This is just something that came into my head while watching Merlin. I'm hoping to continue it, if not...I'm sorry?
By the way this is most definitely a reveal fic, with BAMF moments for Merlin because really he doesn't get enough of those in the show.
Please Enjoy.
CHAPTER ONE
Gwen POV
I didn't know what to think about the scene I had walked in on. I had only meant to come to Gauis' chambers for some tonic for a headache that had been pestering me for the past couple of days, the sight that I saw before me was something I never would've guessed.
Merlin was in the middle of the floor surrounded by books which were floating, the pages turning at his will. I couldn't help the gasp that escaped my lips, the thought of Merlin being a sorcerer was *slightly* ridiculous. Yet, here he was.
With the sound of my gasp he looked up at me, his eyes glowing a molten gold. He gulped and blinked and all of the books fell with a loud bang. His eyes flashing back to their normal ocean blue. His expression was one of fear, shock, guilt, and sadness. I couldn't help but stare at him. The shocked silence continued on for several seconds, each of which seemed to go on for an eternity.
Merlin was the first to say anything, "Gwen…it's…not what you think?" If Merlin was anything it was a bad liar. Although saying that he did hide the fact that he was a sorcerer for the past 3 years with nobody even suspecting him.
"Then what is it?" I asked, realizing that I wasn't even really mad. Merlin was so sweet that even if he was a sorcerer there was no way he could be evil. The very idea was laughable. An evil Merlin. I almost *did* laughed.
"Well…" Merlin was stumbling or words, he obviously didn't have a good excuse lined up. He finally just sighed in defeat, "Yes. I'm a warlock." he looked up at my face then, what he saw there must've frightened him. "But I would never do anything to harm Camelot or anyone else! I promise." He sounded frantic.
"Merlin, calm down." I couldn't let my friend continue to worry like he was, "It's okay. I never thought you were evil. But, why didn't you tell me you were a sorcerer?" a bit of pain reached my eyes as I realized he hadn't trusted me enough to tell me. While he stumbled once more for an answer I sat down next to him.
"I couldn't. If anyone found out I would've been put to death. I know that I can trust you and I wanted to tell you but… I suppose it was just too big of a risk." he said while his head sagged so much his chin was resting on his chest. He appeared so vulnerable, not at all the stereotypical sorcerer.
I smiled a bit, Merlin was always so cheerful and energetic to see him like this just wasn't natural. "It's alright Merlin, I understand and trust me you have nothing to fear I would never turn you in." at this his head snapped up and his eyes searched my face, most likely looking for signs of deception, of hatred, of fear.
By the huge grin that was forming on his face he obviously didn't find any. "Thank you so much Gwen. You don't know what that means to me." he immediately pulled me into a hug. I blinked at this but after a second put my arms around him as well. After what was probably a minute of just hugging Merlin released me with a clearing of his throat. "Um, sorry, I…I just didn't really know how anyone would react to knowing I had magic."
He reached his hand up to the back of his head and cast his eyes downward and away from in an awkward fashion that he seemed to be so good at. I smiled at him but my smile faded just a bit after a few seconds, I still had many questions to ask him. "Does anyone else know about you?"
At the question Merlin fidgeted and then sighed, "Only Gauis and my mother of course." the look of defeat which had been on his face turned to one of fear once again, "You can't tell Arthur, if he found out-" his voice faded out leaving me to guess at his words.
"You don't have to worry Merlin. I won't tell anyone. Even Arthur." I smiled at the now pure and cheerful expression on his face. "Of course, if you want to tell anyone I wouldn't be in your way either." I subtly hinted to him, not forcing him but encouraging. The weight of the world seemed to be on his shoulders, the fact that I knew seemed to lighten that burden slightly. Perhaps if he told others the burden would lessen even more.
He laughed slightly at that, a genuine laugh, not one of fear, "Thanks Gwen..maybe I will someday." he smiled at the thought.
"Well, if that day comes I'll fully support you." Hoping he realized the underlying statement that I would do everything in my power to protect him if anything went wrong.
His response was quiet but full of emotion, "Thank you."
A smile that could rival his erupted on my face, "It's no problem." we sat there for a while just smiling, the silence unusually comfortable.
Sorry if Gwen's acceptance was a bit easily gained, I just feel like she would be the most understanding.
Thank you for reading.
Hopefully the story will continue...soon.
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