Wil1969's "Magic" Collection
A bunch of One Shots with the "Magic" theme, written from Merlin's pov...
Free
High on a horse, riding through the Darkling Woods on a sunny day gives me a sense of freedom that I never experience while being in Camelot. My continues dread has evaporated, all the feelings of destiny and doom, of lies and deceit, of having to hide who I really am in fear that I might be found out, burned at the stake for being born with magic.
The wind blows through my hair and fills my lungs, while my horse knows exactly where I want to go. She knows this path, and I feel at one with her fluid movements. The trees and bushes pass us by in a blur of Earthly colours. I can smell fresh dirt, fragrances of flowers and herbs, and it's like every depressing thought is leaving my body and mind. The forest is cleansing it from my very soul.
The trees open up right in front of us, and in a gallop we rush over the green hills towards the north. Not far to go to reach our destination. I can always sense it miles before we get there, as it brings a smile to my face that I can't hide.
I remember feeling like this for the first time. Arthur and I were on one of our hunting trips, on our way back home when we passed it. It startled me at first, the intense happiness that overcame me so sudden left me choking away tears. Tears that Arthur would most definitely not understand. He doesn't understand me most of the time, not even without magical involvement.
My horse comes to a halt near a small brook of water and an ancient solitary oak tree. I take a deep breath in through the nose while dismounting. This is the place where I often go now, a place full of peace and healing magical qualities, where I can be myself and feel deep inside who I really am. The real Merlin comes to the surface in the shade of this tree.
It is a place where no one will disturb me while I read ancient books, or practice my abilities. The giant tree the only witness, vibrating a knowledge that overcomes me with peace every time.
Yes, this is the place where I come to feel free...