The Revelations of Merlin
Summary: Merlin is in for a big surprise. His day was like any other (NOT REALLY) doing chores for Arthur, and running errands for Gaius. Just one thing changed that day, just one thing. Wouldn't you like to know what has changed? If so then read on. Merthur: Rated T (Some characters might also be a little OOC) Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin or any of its characters. (I wish I did though) It may seem a little calm at first, but don't worry action is on its way!
Chapter 1
It was 4:45 in the morning and Merlin was sleeping, but it was not restful, it was more of a restless sleep. He had been having this strange feeling for over two days now. He didn't tell Gaius because he didn't want the old man to worry anymore than he needed to. The bad thing was he kept having nightmares. When he has nightmares his powers get out of control. Since he is feeling fear his powers react, it's a way of them protecting him from harm. Tonight though was different, his dream was really bad. He woke up and gave a bloodcurdling scream. His eyes were shining gold, objects were flying all around him, as if to ward off an enemy. What he was really focused on was who was in his doorway. It is no surprise at all though, it was Gaius. Boy is he out of breath too! He was looking at Merlin with searching eyes, but he didn't have to look that hard. He saw Merlin all sweaty, with a look of horror on his face. If anything, that was very self-explanatory to anyone. After Gaius realized no harm had come to Merlin he noticed the flying objects all around Merlin he was oblivious to earlier. Though he did ask himself how he didn't notice that before, after all that is the biggest part of this situation.
He made sure to avoid all the flying objects as he made his way to Merlin. Merlin was trying to gain control of his magic, but he just couldn't seem to grasp it. At one point he was afraid he had woken all of Camelot! He quickly disregarded that thought because he needed to gain control of his magic before something or someone happened. Any sorcerer near or in Camelot would be able to sense his power and would be drawn to it due to the impact it had on them. They would know that someone very powerful resided in Camelot, maybe they would even tell the king! He wouldn't be surprised. Yet some of them would think it was Emrys and would try to find him. You may not know this, but he does, magic is in everyone, some people just don't know it. Killing people with magic is just like killing yourself. That being said, since everyone has magic in them the average person would be able to feel his power, too. (Back to Gaius)
He finally made it to Merlin's bed after dodging all those objects. He sat on Merlin's bed and hugged him, after all this boy was like a son to him and he would never want Merlin to be in pain. He just sat there like that for five minutes with Merlin. Merlin finally calmed down and all the things that were flying slowly and gently landed on the floor. Little did he know Arthur was on his way to Gaius's chambers. He heard all of the commotion that was going on in there, he would be surprised if all of Camelot didn't hear it. When Gaius knew that Merlin was okay he finally asked the million dollar question. "Merlin what were you dreaming about?" Merlin said with a dazed look in his eyes "Something is coming Gaius and it is coming soon, it might even kill us all. Arthur made his way down the corridor when he heard Merlin say something in an odd voice like he was in a trance. He made out from the conversation going on, on the other side of the door that something was coming and that it might kill them. He just backed up in his mind and thought "Why would Merlin say something like that?" He would never admit this out loud but he actually cared for Merlin in a way that normal friends wouldn't. He loved Merlin and couldn't help, but worry about him.
He knocked on the door to announce his presence. Gaius said come in wondering who would be knocking on the door at this ungodly hour. As it turns out he was so distracted he forgot what it looked like in the room, but it was too late now. Arthur walked into the room and gasped it looked like it had been hit pretty hard by some kind of storm. What he didn't notice was the book blocking his path into the room. He stepped forward and tripped, but caught himself just in time. Though, he just walked on like he never even tripped in the first place. He made his way over to Merlin and gave him a quick once-over. He saw through Merlin's façade, he knew Merlin was scared. Merlin was sitting there breathing hard and sweating, it was hard not to notice. He thought the dream must have really shaken Merlin. He put his hands on Merlin's shoulders and looked him in the eyes. Arthur gave him as much of a reassuring look as he could. Merlin did feel better knowing that Arthur cared. Gaius felt this was a private moment and gave Arthur and Merlin some privacy and went into the other room. When Arthur was sure Gaius was in the other room and he and Merlin were alone, he gave Merlin a hug. He pulled Merlin towards him and laid his head on his shoulder. He ran his hand through Merlin's raven locks and rocked him back and forth. When Merlin's breath evened out Arthur laid him down gently. He knew he should leave Merlin to sleep, but he couldn't bring himself to. He didn't really think this through, but he knew he wouldn't regret this in the morning. As Arthur was going to sleep Merlin's head found its way to his chest.