Hello, Merlin fans. Another Merlin drabble- Enjoy!
They say you always want what you never had- I guess that's true. Sometimes all I ever want is to be appreciated, to not have to hide in the shadows of greater people than me. I wouldn't have to, if they knew who I was, because they'd know I was already great.
They'd know I'd fought the darkest sorcerers, controlled the elements, held power in the palms of my hands- but I'm just an idiot- A bumbling servant who trips way too often. Oh, I wish I could tell them who I really was, let them see how my eyes flash gold- just to see their faces.
Every single human being has this need to have a small gloat- everyone needs those small words of praise. Everyone. There is not one person on the earth who can say they're truly modest- there is not one person who can say they don't enjoy praise, not a soul who can quote they don't want that moment of appreciation, that second of fame.
Of course Gaius tells me I did well- and after all this time those few words feel like a ceremony. Those words (tiny, small words) mean the world- they keep me going. Everyone needs appreciation- it encourages, inspirers, helps. It keeps a human going in their darkest hour, when they have nothing left, the last few metres of the race… knowing someone appreciates you, someone knows what you've done-
Just one sentence can change so much, it can mean the difference of life or death, the courage to make the choice between right and wrong- the sprint at the end of the track. I'm no different; I need encouragement, and am not afraid to admit it.
Not everybody knows who I am. Only a select few know what I can do. They say patience is a virtue- I'm just biding my time till I get the appreciation I deserve- and need.
As always, I really do appreciate reviews… *hint hint*
