The Heart of Camelot Drabbles Collection

by Jillcb

These are the drabbles I have done from five collections on The Heart of Camelot Website. These cover all sorts of moods, from general, friendship, angsty and sad, and they also taken in a number of characters from the show, both good and bad. I think these collections take in all viewpoints for Camelot, both pro and anti.

36. Chapter 36

Song: Don't Give Up

Characters: Merlin, Gaius

Word Count: 284

Sometimes it felt as though, the weeks wouldn't end. He had so much on his plate, the pressure was building. The tension was ripe in the air, he felt as if life was closing in on him, and he felt unable to react in any positive way. Not that Merlin would let on to anyone, he knew he would have to battle on. Camelot's future was dependant on him after all, his destiny was beckoning, and he had to make sure he was up to the challenge.

Merlin became so insular that at times, Gaius wondered if Merlin was still operating in the same world as himself. At these times Gaius, would do his best to encourage him, but he was sure half the time, Merlin was unable to take much in. Gaius sighed, there was no doubt the last year Merlin had grown into a man. A man making his own decisions, independent of Gaius. His mentor would do his best to still be available when he needed advice, but mostly Merlin walked his own path now. The added pressure though affected his moods, and at these times, Gaius would do his best to be supportive.

Gaius just wished, that he could help take the load off Merlin. At times he wondered if the strain would be too much for the young warlock. In such times, Gaius would sit Merlin down, and say.

"Don't give up, Merlin."

For a second they would share a moment, that reminded Gaius of the day, when Merlin bounded through his door, all those years ago. They had come a long way from those times, he smiled to himself, as he settled down to sleep.