Disclaimer: Merlin belongs to the BBC and Shine Television
Summary: 'For Merlin, it begins with a realisation.'
Details: Future!Fic. Eventually Modern!Future!Fic
Enjoy!
Tazz~
The Reincarnations
Chapter Four: The Forest
Word Count: 150
For Merlin, it continues with a forest.
He has to leave Camelot, after casting his spells. He doesn't know why, only that he can't bear to be there anymore.
So he leaves the city, the capital of Albion, no farewell to any within. He takes up residence in a forest, stays away from all civilisation; even the Druids.
He doesn't hear – although he guesses as much – about the search Arthur has for him, about his eventual giving up (he is not as stupid as Uther) or about Gwen and Lancelot's betrayal. He doesn't hear about Arthur's war with Mordred.
He doesn't hear about Arthur's death, but he feels it; every grain of magic in existence shakes with the grief of losing the Once and Future King.
Merlin doesn't let himself mourn. He clings to the 'future' in Arthur's title, because he knows it is true – he has made sure of it, after all.
[20/02/11]
Yes, this chapter was derived from the life of Myrddin (pronounced something like Mer-thin 'th' as in then) Wyllt, which was the basis of the original Merlin written by Geoffrey of Monmouth (whom is the librarian in Camelot - that is, the one whom crowned Morgana, against his will, I'm guessing)
He was a bard, rumoured to live in a forest for the last years of his life, a well known mad man.
[06/03/11]
loz: I'm glad you're interested, and here is your update! I'm sorry you don't like sorter chapter, but as I have said to other reviewers, I'm better at writing with more depth is short parts, plus each part is more soliditary, which is something I'm aiming for here. Although I can't say I'm creating the characters too much myself - they all belong to the BBC! xD Still, thanks for the review! :3
[12/03/11]
LOL, almost forgot about this xD Here's your update bbs. Review please :)