Hi all! So up until recently I had never written a drabble. Perhaps this was because I'm a long-winded writer (as you know if you've read any of my stories) but when I joined the site "The Heart of Camelot" (An AMAZING Merlin fansite I might add! I love it!) as Gwydre Andraste I've started writing drabbles because of the challenges they have.

My drabbles are anywhere between 200 and 300 (or a tiny bit over) words as 300 words is the limit on The Heart of Camelot. And being me, I just can't write anything as short as 100 words! haha I hope you enjoy these drabbles. The challenge that they came from will be posted at the beginning of each drabble. Genre's will range from anything from angst to comedy to everything else! :)

The title "Inside the Hawthorn Tree" comes from the Arthurian legends that say Merlin was trapped inside a tree by Viviene. I was listening to the song "Hawthorn Tree" by Heather Dale and the idea just kinda came to me. So there ya go. :)

Disclaimer: I own absolutly nothing, not even the Hawthorn tree and definatly not Merlin.


Challenge: Write something cheerful! No drama, no angst, no character conflict or frightening situations. Choose a sweet moment, a pleasant scenario or a happy ending and put a smile on all of our faces. -Heart of Camelot

Characters: Arthur, Merlin
Rating: K
Genre: Family-Friendship-Humor
Word Count: 305
Author's note: My first ever drabble.


Newborn Panic

"Merlin!" The yell echoed through the corridors. "Merlin!"

King Arthur sprinted down one corridor, then the next, frantically yelling "Merlin!" Several servants had to flatten themselves against the wall in order to avoid being run over by their panicing King.

"Merlin!" Arthur yelled once more, skidding around a corner and running straight into said servant, knocking them both to the ground.

"Arthur! That was your lunch!" Merlin pouted, motioning to the spilled platter.

"No time for that!" Arthur exclaimed, jumping to his feet and dragging Merlin up as well. "Come on! We have to hurry!"

He didn't give Merlin any time to reply as he took off down the corridor, dragging the stumbling manservant behind. The two didn't stop running until they reached the King and Queen's quarters, where Arthur skidded to a halt so suddenly that Merlin nearly collided into him once more. Arthur looked at the closed door nervously, then around the corridor in near panic. Merlin couldn't keep back a small smile as he watched the king start pacing in front of the closed door.

"This isn't funny, Merlin!" Arthur snapped when he saw the small smile on his friend's face. He turned to his friend, back facing the door, and started rambling worridly."What if something goes wrong? What if they don't make it or are seriously injured? What if.."

"Arthur," Merlin tried to inturrupt, but the King kept rambling.

"Something bad is going to happen! I just know it! Oh I wish this wasn't happening!"

"Arthur!" Merlin said, before pratically yelling, "Arthur! Look behind you!"

Merlin's shout stopped the king in mid sentance and he turned around to find the door now open. Nervously, he peered inside before a huge smile spread across his face and he pratically leaped inside the room to sit beside his wife and newborn daughter.