Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin
"Merlin, I need a particular root for this cure than only grows in the farthest part of the glade on the edge of the woods. You know the spot?" Gaius said not looking up from the brew he was working on. Merlin looked around thoughtfully.
"I'll have to hurry if I'm to be back before Arthur." Merlin said even though he didn't really think Arthur would notice his absence. Arthur was on a hunting excursion with a few other knights.
"Well then get on with it." Gaius said not seeming to notice Merlin rushing to grab his bag and a few supplies and rush out the door. He knew the way; he just usually used the deer path with Arthur behind him. His way was slower alone but he'd still prefer Arthur's company. But he kept going, encountering nothing and no one on his journey. If Arthur hadn't shown him the path he would never know where he was going. But he had yet to lose his way. His feet were sure of the path and while he was clumsy he did not get cut from any snapping branches.
It was a long way and he was only halfway there by nightfall. He found a spot to stay for the night.