Over at HoC are series of drabble challenges. Typically, each series has 20 prompts. I decided to finish up the Defining Moments challenge with a bunch of George-centered drabbles. Why? Because, George is my favorite bit character.
Some are happy, some are sad, some are cracked. They may not be in order of the prompts, but I will try to keep them in somewhat chronological order for when they happen in the series of my mind. :D
Huge thanks and lots of smooches to Matthew72 for letting me rant and brainstorm on him for hours and also to Nance for her amazing proof-reading, as well as some extra brainstorming.
Tenth Challenge: Thwarting Desting
Share an experience that might have happened in Merlin's life if he and Arthur had never met.
Category: Gen (Merlin- AU)
Rating: K+
Word Count: 183
"Gaius, what happened? What can I do?" Merlin rushed into the Physician's Chamber. He was filthy and had bits of grass in his hair. He tossed a satchel filled with herbs on the table and waited for the old man to explain.
Gaius was still amazed that his ward had found work that not only paid Merlin, but also allowed him to gather much needed herbs while out in the countryside. Thatching was a perfect occupation to keep the young man out of trouble, unlike the poor soul whose body lay cooling nearby.
"Nothing can be done, I'm afraid, except to notify the family and see if they have the means for cremation. 'Else we will have to call the gravedigger to take him away." He motioned to the recently deceased. "This was George, the prince's newest manservant."
"Not another one." Merlin sighed heavily and sank to the bench. "What happened this time? Kicked by a horse in the stables? Or killed by some lunatic out for revenge?"
"Neither, actually. He took a rather hard blow to the head with a brass goblet."