The Hollow Queen
The fields are white and now the time has come
For there's a harvest, there is work left to be done
Lord here am I, I will be the one
I'm committed to the finish until the setting of the sun
Lord, I will be faithful in all I say and do
To live a love that never fails, to love my neighbors as myself
And to give 'til there is nothing left to give
To live a faith that never dies, to be crucified with Christ
Until all that lives through me is a message
I can't ignore what's right before my eyes
For all around this world is searching for a sign
Outside the door they're living in the night
And the light that lives within me is the hope they long to find
SO I must be faithful in all I say and do
To live a love that never fails, to love my neighbor as myself
And to give 'til there is nothing left to give
To live a faith that never dies, to be crucified with Christ
Until all that lives through me is a message
If we all will work together
We can make this world a better place to live
We can make a difference if we try
To live a love that never fails, to love my neighbor as myself
And to give 'til there's nothing left to give
To live a faith that never dies, to be crucified with Christ
Until all that lives through me is a message
Is a message, is a message
It's time for love, it's a time living a message
It's time for hope, it's a time for living a message
It's time for peace, it's a time for living a message
The Message by: 4Him
Yes, this story is another AU for the episode The Hollow Queen. Enjoy!
Merlin's POV
I woke up in the woods with the sun shining down at me. My whole body was in pain. I felt like my whole body was on fire.
I need to get back to Camelot but how? I can't move. Why did I trust Daegal? Merlin thought. I tried to use my magic but it didn't work. I fell asleep again. When I woke up Daegal had come back to help me. I let him help me. He did and I lived. Daegal helped me as went back to Camelot.
When they were trying to stop Albin, Merlin was hit in the shoulder with a knife. Merlin fell to the ground in pain finally seeing that an arrow had hit him in the ribs. Merlin removed the knife and arrow and used magic to kill Albin. When he saw that Daegal was gasping he went to Daegal's side.
"AM I going to die?" Daegal asked as Merlin removed the knife.
"Not if I can help it." Merlin answered as he healed Daegal with magic. When he did, Daegal looked at him.
"You're wounded, Merlin. Come on, let's get you to Gaius."
"No, Daegal. The knights will be here soon. Just stay with me. I forgive you. I want you to live here n Camelot with me and Gaius." Merlin panted as he and Daegal stood up.
"I will. Thank you, Merlin." Daegal thanked. Then Leon came.
"Leon, I need help. Don't let anyone harm Daegal."
Then Merlin collapsed to the ground unconscious. Leon and Daegal were by his side in a heartbeat. They tried to wake Merlin up but Merlin didn't responded. Leon lifted Merlin up and carried him to Gaius' chambers. When they got there, no one was there. Leon laid Merlin on the table gently.
"I'm going to go find Gaius. Stay here and watch merlin." Leon explained sadly.
Ok." Daegal answered quietly. Then Leon left. Daegal found Merlin's wrist and checked his pulse. He found that Merlin's pulse was weak and slow. Then 3 people ran in. Daegal looked up and saw Leon, Gaius, and Arthur. Gaius ran to Merlin's side and checked Merlin's vital signs.
"He's losing too much blood. We need to treat his wounds before he gets any worse." Gaius explained. "Leon, get me some hot water. You, boy, tell me what happened and all his injuries. Arthur, help me take his jacket, shirt, and scarf off."
So Leon ran out of the room as Arthur helped Gaius. When Gaius looked at Merlin's wounds he got the herbs he needed. Daegal told them what happened and merlin's injuries.
"What herbs did he tell you to get?" Gaius asked.
"Rue and yarrow. He told me to ground it into a tincture. When he drank it he had a small convulsion." Daegal replied.
"Merlin must have known the cure to the poison."
Then Leon came in with the hot water. Gaius took Merlin's shoes off and rolled up Merlin's right pant lag. Leon put the bucket on the table.
"Leon, give me a wet cloth. The give one to Arthur. So that he can clean Merlin's other wounds." Gaius ordered. So everyone went to work cleaning Merlin's wounds. An hour later they finished cleaning and bandaging Merlin's wounds and Arthur carried Merlin to bed. For the next two days Merlin's condition stayed the same. Merlin never woke up during those 2 days. Daegal stayed by Merlin's side and never left. The second night Daegal was asleep next to Merlin, when Merlin woke up and moaned. Daegal woke up and looked at Merlin.
"Merlin, how do you feel?" Daegal asked.
"Weak. What happened?" Merlin moaned.
"You passed out. Leon carried you here. Gaius treated your wounds. Arthur knows about Gwen. Gaius told him. You were asleep for more than 2 days."
"Can you help me up?"
"Ok but Gaius wants you to be careful."
"I will. I just want to walk."
"Can I come with you? I haven't left the room since you were injured."
"Ok."
So Daegal helped Merlin up. Merlin put his shoes on and they took a walk. As they did a servant came by.
"I can't believe Merlin has let you live yet alone stay in Camelot. You don't deserve it. You little outcast. You are a no good, stupid piece of dirt." She yelled at Daegal. This caused Daegal to run.
"Daegal, no!" Merlin called but it was too late. He angrily looked at the girl. "If my arm wasn't in a sling I would drag you to the cells. Daegal is my ward. That boy is an orphan and is hurting inside. He is lost and alone and I'm going to help him."
Then Merlin went to find Daegal. Merlin wasn't watching where he was going and into Percival.
"Hey, Merlin, what are you doing?" Percival asked.
"Daegal and I were walking when a serving girl came by and hurt Daegal's feelings. He ran off and now I can't find him. Can you help me?" Merlin explained.
"Of course."
So the 2 looked for Daegal. They finally found Daegal who was on the ground sleeping.
"Let's get him to bed." Merlin sighed. SO Percival picked Daegal up and carried him to Gaius' chamber. When they went in Percival put Daegal in bed. Then Percival left. Gaius was still awake and sat down next to Merlin on the bench.
"I hope I'm doing the right thing." Merlin whispered.
"You are Merlin. You are helping him grow into a man who knows right from wrong. I know you will do the right thing. How about you take him to work with you so he can help you till you use your arm again which will be in a month." Gaius answered.
"Ok."
So the next morning Daegal woke up and saw Merlin and Gaius.
"Breakfast is ready, Daegal. You have a busy day ahead." Gaius greeted. Daegal sat down and ate.
"What's so busy about today?" Daegal asked sleepily.
"I need help at work, so you're going to help." Merlin replied.
"I'd like that."
THE END