Inside the Hawthorn Tree

by MerlinWinchestr

"From inside the hawthorn tree that is his prison, Merlin relates to all who will listen short stories of his life. These are his stories as told by the great Merlin himself from Inside the Hawthorn Tree." Drabbles of all genres and characters. Rating will not go above T. As always, no slash. Chapter 68-That's New: Merlin and Morgana at Jurassic World.

26. Alone for Now

Category: Gen, canon
Character: Merlin
Rating: K+
Warning: Major 5X13 spoiler
Word Count: 197

Disclaimer: Nope, not mine.

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Alone for Now

The time of swords and knights had long since ended.d Camelot had long ago fallen, the great castle nothing but a legend. All save for he had long since perished. He alone survived, cursed with that gift of immortality.

And so he travelled. He saw civilizations rise and fall, saw history play out and repeat itself over and over. He saw magic slowly die until you would only find it if you looked and searched hard enough.

He met many on his travels, and he helped as many as he could. Every war, every disaster, he was always there. He was the silent protector, the bringer of life and of death. He alone held that power, whether it be a curse or blessing he still couldn't say.

He was alone, but as he passed that Isle where his friend, his brother, lay sleeping he knew it wasn't forever. Though he wore a disguise, he would one day have no need for it. One day he could wear his true face, use his true name, and monce more be by the side of his King, his friend, his brother. Yes, he was alone, but only for now.