Challenge 4: The Young Pendragon: Choose any character from the show and write about the way they first met Arthur Pendragon
Category: Gen (Canon)
Characters: Balinor, Arthur
Warning/Rating: K
Word Count: 265
A/N Betaed by Caldera32
A Storm is Brewing
Balinor paused next to the nursemaid and plucked the screaming babe from her arms.
"I can take him for a bit if you like."
She nodded and scurried away before he had a chance to change his mind.
The dragonlord was completely unfazed by the puce-faced, snot-encrusted infant, hoisting him into the air so they were eye-to eye.
"Causing trouble already, I see." He chuckled. "My, how small and loud you are for one born with such a great responsibility."
With a seamless grace, the large man shifted the squawking bundle into the crook of his elbow. He fished out a wooden carving from the folds of his cloak and waved the little dragon hypnotically at the babe as he paced gently up and down.
"That's better; I can see your mother in you now." Perhaps Uther will take some comfort in that. "You know, if I ever have a son, you two will probably be friends so I'll be relying on you to set a good example."
Balinor allowed himself a moment to indulge in the fantasy of a family. As it was, none of the ladies of the court took his fancy but there was still time enough.
The door creaked as the physician exited.
"My Lord."
"How's Uther?"
"Distraught."
"Do you know why he called me?"
The physician shook his head. "I fear our king has become irrational in his grief... be careful."
"Always." He passed the sleeping infant to Gaius. "Until next time, Prince Arthur."
Balinor braced his shoulders adjusting the ornate cloak and went to face his king.
THE END