Sorry it's been a while but updates will probably be more spaced out now but you'll have to deal with it as I'm really busy.
Chapter 14-Merlin's new home
It was 3 days before Merlin got a visitor. In the end it was Gwain who managed to get out after twisting his arm on a patrol so the next day he got to skip practise so gathered some supplies then rode out to see Merlin.
When he got there he found Merlin still in the same spot they had left him but with the bag of food by his side as he ate the bread. "Merlin" Gwain said cautiously and Merlin jumped "Whoa it's ok Merlin it's just me." He said. Merlin smiled, "Gwain" he said thankfully "good to see you"
Gwain looked around "have you not done anything since we left you here? " he asked. Merlin lowered his head "I ate" he said. Gwain paused before laughing and saying "well at least you're not starving yourself"
Merlin grinned and stood up "what have you brought this time." He asked as Gwain led him out to his horse. "Well there's some more food and bottles for water. Then there's some bandages and pain relief if you need it, and two more sets of clothes." Gwain replied. "Great" said Merlin, taking a set of clothes, "these are getting really dirty now." Gwain watched as Merlin went in to change then picked up the rest of the stuff and took it inside.
Merlin came back in wearing a fresh set of clothes. He looked at Gwain and said "So how is everyone" he asked. Gwain paused before answering "Well they're coping." He said "Gaius misses you and wants to see you but can't right now. Lance would have com but Arthur wouldn't let him out of practise, and.." he trailed off. Merlin put his head to one side, "and what?" he asked. "Well, mate" said Gwain "Arthurs declared you an enemy of Camelot". Merlin's eyes hardened and he grew angry. "Arthur Pendragon is just like his father, I was wrong about him."
Gwain was surprised at Merlin's reaction but shook it off. "Let's have a look at this house now" he said. Merlin went back to normal and said "judging from the outside I'd say it has about three rooms. This one is quite big so should be the kitchen I think." And as Gwain nodded he followed Merlin through a door to his left. It was a smaller room, with no chimney "Not sure about this one it's a bit small" said Merlin, Gwain looked around and said "you could use it as a store room I suppose" Merlin nodded and proceeded up a flight of stairs.
Upstairs there was only on room. It was big and as soon as Gwain was up Merlin said "Definitely Bedroom." And he walked over to the window and gasped. Gwain strode over to the window and gasped too. The view was amazing they were on a slight hill so could see a whole valley before them there was a lake quite nearby and in the distance between two hills was a very recognisable castle. From his window they could see Camelot and Gwain looked at Merlin to see his reaction on seeing the castle again.
His face was stony cold. His eyes showed hate but at the same time, longing. Gwain looked sadly at Merlin, realising he would never be the same again. He pulled Merlin away from the widow and said "Show me" Merlin looked at him in confusion "What do you mean" he asked. Gwain laughed and said "show me you're magic.
Merlin paused before nodding and whispering something under his breath. Suddenly the empty room around them was full of furniture. Gwain laughed "good one mate" he said then looked at the sky and frowned, "Merlin, I'm sorry, but I've got to go" he said. Merlin's eyes flickered but then he nodded. "Goodbye, friend" he said and he waved him on his way.
Merlin looked round at the house. At his new home. It would be all right he thought to himself, it would be home.
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