Living Nightmares

Prologue

Hey guys and thanks for looking at this story. First horror/Merlin fic XD I feel great writing this. Lots of Merlin whump as well as Arthur whump and probably more people whump!

MERLIN

One, two, Freddie's coming for you,
Three, four, better lock the door,
Five, six, grab a
crucifix,
Seven, eight, better stay up late,
Nine, ten never sleep again.

Merlin jolted up in bed. Sun streaked through his window. He was covered in a layer of sweat and he was shaking. He was afraid. But what was he afraid of?

That was a child. The child was singing the song. What did it mean? Who was Freddie? He stood up shakily and got changed. He was late for serving Arthur, his king. He needed a drink, he wouldn't stop shaking. What was wrong with him? It was a dream…surely…

He stumbled out of his room and down the steps into the main room, finding Gaius already working.

"Why didn't you wake me Gaius?" Merlin asked, giving Gaius a scare.

"I know never to wake people while they're having a nightmare. Arthur knows, he doesn't mind. He doesn't expect to see you until lunch anyway. So you can tell me about your dream. Merlin winced and sat down.

"I dreamt a voice, a child's voice. It was singing. Gaius, it scared me. Dreams don't scare me." Merlin looked up at his guardian, his eyes wide with fear.

"Do you remember what they said?" Gaius asked. Merlin shook his head. "I'll give you a sleeping draught tonight, see if that helps. Merlin nodded and stood up and crossed the room.

"I'm going to get Arthur's lunch. See you later Gaius." Merlin mumbled.

"See you later, my boy, and Merlin? Don't worry. It was just a dream." Gaius smiled sympathetically. Merlin smiled, pausing at the door.

"I hope you're right Gaius." He smiled before walking out.

There you go, there's the prologue. I can't wait to see what everyone thinks. Reviews are welcome (obviously) and I am writing the first chapter as we speak!