Definition of a Merlin Drabble

by Lya200

A drabble: a short work of fiction of around one hundred words in length. A Merlin drabble: pure chaos. How many adventures can occur in 100 words? Drabble 289: Arthur knows of Merlin's ice magic, but Uther finds out and Merlin has to flee. Arthur tries to find him and stop Uther from killing him. One Frozen AU all in 100 words.

35. Just-Just Hold Me, Please

Nothing like a classic hurt/comfort fic; do you realize that I have ONE classified as such in my drabble series. Well, two, now. I'm disappointed with myself. If you have any prompts for hurt/comfort, please give them to me.

Disclaimer: I own a Merlin mousepad and some action fingers, none of which are from the same season. Does that count for anything?

Prompt: From Daydreamer91 and ScruffydaDruid: "Is it wrong that I am hoping for a hug between the boys at some point?" Then "Could you do one where Merlin is depressed and Arthur and/or the Knights cheer up their little brother?"

Rating: K+

Genre: Hurt/Comfort/Friendship

Characters: Merlin, Arthur

Time Frame: Some time after "Her Name Was Freya," which was set between Seasons 4 and 5

Summary: Some time after Arthur learns the truth, he finds Merlin in the armoury.

Let's Go On An Adventure

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Once a year, Merlin would grow sullen, speaking little if at all.

Arthur, at first, thought that it was because he was being unfair. However, Arthur later realized that it was the same day every year. November 21.

Her name was Freya.

Arthur went to the armoury. Instead of polishing the armour, Merlin was leaned up against the wall, crying softly.

"Merlin?" he said. "You okay?"

Merlin looked up, eyes red-rimmed. "Sorry, Sire! I'll finish-"

"Don't worry about it." Arthur bit his lip. "Come here."

Merlin obeyed.

Arthur hugged him, allowing Merlin to sob into his shoulder.

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Fun fact: this drabble was written before "Her Name Was Freya," actually. Originally, the two had no relation. Then, lo and behold, I decide to set them in the same world. I still plan on doing a different sequel.

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Join me next time for a two-part whump fantasy thing.

~Lya200~