Wish Fulfillment
by Roguefan212000

Category: Gen (Canon)
Characters/Pairings: Merlin, Gwaine
Rating/Warnings: K+
281 words
Special thanks to Ryne for editing.

I don't own Merlin.

A gleaming sword swung low, coming dangerously close to striking the desired target - which happened to be Sir Gwaine`s neck. The roguish knight was forced to his knees, captured by his enemies in a skirmish; his sweat-soaked hair clung to his brow as he stared blankly at the dead grass, bracing himself for the killing blow.

Then suddenly the warriors clutching his arms on either side loosened their hold. Frightened shouts echoed throughout the valley, and as the swordsman and his comrades fled, Gwaine looked up in confusion. A massive whirlwind whipped through the valley, scattering the men like mice, and a familiar figure emerged from the winds like a mighty revengeful god. His eyes blazed an angry gold and his lips were drawn in a thin line. If Gwaine hadn't known him then he might have been frightened himself.

"Merlin, my friend," he called out. "Fashionably late as always."

"Making a whirlwind that size isn't as easy as it looks," the lanky young man answered, his expression softening when he saw his friend.

The two men walked by the remaining warriors without any hindrance as their enemies cowered before them. Gwaine stopped to pick up his sword, then glanced at the leader and his lingering troops.

"You girls may want to change your trousers," he said with a laugh before joining Merlin again.

"Thank God you don't ask for anything in return. I'd spend all my wages in buying you drinks for all the times you saved my life," the knight said with a grin.

The warlock returned his smile as he answered, "That wouldn't be a good idea, anyway. Look at my reputation with the tavern!"