Cure For A Lonely Dragon Heart
A/N Another Merlin fic but this idea popped into my head yesterday after watching a video on the Merlin website about the Great Dragon who is my favourite in Merlin along with Merlin and Morgana but when Gaius said that the Great Dragon had been lonely and bitter, that sparked an idea seed and last night I watched the first episode of season 2 and in it the Great Dragon said that one day Merlin would set him free if he helped Merlin stop Sigan but in this it's about somebody finding out about friendship and loyalty. Still infected with the head cold so this is helping me feel better. Plus I'm reading book one of the Merlin book series that just came out over here in the UK.
It had been a month since Merlin had defeated Nimeuh but Camelot was once again safe but somebody in the castle wasn't very happy.
It was somebody in an underground cavern under the castle.
It was the Great Dragon a being of immense magic and of the Old Religion but he was sad as his ears could hear the joyous music as the kingdom was celebrating being safe once more.
A tear fell from his eye as he knew that he would never get out of the prison Uther had locked him in thousands of years ago.
He also remembered how all those he cared about had been destroyed by Uther.
"They have no idea how I feel to be alone." he growled softly.
He then started coughing slightly which annoyed him along with feeling unlike himself but knew that he needed to rest for a whilr snd maybe that would help but he felt chills as his eyes closed......
Merlin was at the banquet hall where a great celebration was going on.
There was a banquet but Merlin was serving Arthur and refilling his goblet which luckily wasn't poisoned this time but he was worried because he hadn't heard the Great Dragon call to him or be mad at him.
Gaius could see the concern in the young warlock's eyes but understood as he remembered that Merlin had told him what had happened in the underground cavern with the Great Dragon but understood but knew that the Great Dragon wasn't being selfish or thinking about himself but he needed to talk to Merlin about that as he pulled Merlin out of the room so they could talk.
But he noticed that Morgana was gone but Gaius knew that she'd found out about the Great Dragon but hoped she wouldn't tell anybody anout it but Merlin was nervous.
Morgana was nervous but curious as she approached the underground cavern.
The torch in her hand quivered with fear but also excitement as she saw the Great Dragon asleep but she could tell something wasn't right with him but would wait until he woke up but she felt sorry for him because he'd been locked up for many years because of Uther's cruelty but maybe he would understand her and her powers.
For years as a child, she knew there was something about the castle that made it mysterious yet magical but Uther had forbidden her and anybody from going down there but now she knew the truth and she wanted to help this beauitful yet powerful creature be free....
"Why did you bring me out here Gaius?" Merlin asked his mentor.
"We needed to talk where Uther and the others couldn't hear because what I wish to talk about is forbidden in public talk." Gaius answered
"About magic, right?" Merlin asked as he nodded.
"Yes but more about the Great Dragon.
I know you think he only cares about himself but that's not true.
He was a willing servant to Camelot but wished peace when magic was still allowed in the kingdom but then Uther did something that made him angry." he told him.
"What did Uther do that made him so angry?" Merlin asked curious.
"He killed all of his kin but spared the Great Dragon on a promise that he wouldn't use his magic in Camelot ever again so Uther locked him in the underground cavern under the castle where nobody would ever find him but made guards watch him.
But we will need his help because I fear that Camelot will be in danger." Gaius told him.
Merlin understood as he left and returned to the banquet......