The Journal of Mystery by fountainofroses

Like per usual I don't own Merlin, what a pity…


Chapter Two

Fourth of summer, 15 years;

I woke up this morning on the receiving end of a torrent of icy cold water. My mother smiling down at me with the now empty bucket in her outstretched hands. "Morning, my little drowned bird, you can get us some more fresh water" were the first words out of her mouth. I groaned, dressed and left for the well. I said "Morning" to the few farmers that were awake on the way to the well and on the way back. Upon entering the house, I got a bowl of my mother's delicious, not really, porridge. After finishing that, Mother came over with a letter "this is for Gaius so please remember to give it to him." That was when it all came crushing down, I was leaving for my new life today. Mother noticed my sudden silence and smiled sadly. Sitting down on the chair beside me she gave me a hug and kissed my forehead.

"It'll be alright. You were never meant to stay, and I'll always will love you." With that she gave me my bag, kissed me again told me to stay out of trouble and basically pushed me out of the door. When all I did was stand there, she gave me a nudge. But for the life of me I couldn't move. What if something happened? To Ealdor? To my one friend, Will? To Mother? I couldn't leave. Mother noticing my hesitation, came up to me.

"Son. Everyone belongs somewhere but you, don't belong here. You need to find a place that you can be happy, have a life, and call a home. It isn't easy for me to see you leave but a mother knows what is best for their sons and what is best for you is to leave." I braved a look at Mother's face and saw the tears slowly crawling down her cheeks. I wiped them away and smiled to get her happy again.

"I know, it's just hard to leave you alone." Mother laughed.

"I am never alone I got a village to help me and a soon to be lonely and stubborn boy known as Will to keep me frustrated and annoyed. So stop worrying." I laughed. Of course Will, he'll keep Mother safe. I hugged Mother and smiled, ready to go.

"Merlin. Spread out your wings".

So I spend my arms out, while smiling, watching as Mother and the other farmers that were passing by laughed. I memorised that moment as Mother pushed me in the right direction, shouting as I ran down the lane.

"Now FLY"

So I've flew out of my village, running down the path and laughing, heading for my Uncle, heading for Camelot and hopefully for a place to call Home.


Please do review. I love them and they help me to improve. And I am putting up a vote; should I keep the name Vainamoinen or officially change it to Loihtiminen but if you can't decide I'll just put both : )