Frater Meus Parvus pt.49

Hello, hope you are having a good day.

"Can we take him out of the circle?" Balinor asked.

"Yes, you can." Thalia answered. Then she left. Balinor picked Merlin up and put him back in his spot. Then Merlin groaned in his sleep. Balinor rubbed Merlin's forehead.

"It's ok, Merlin. Go back to sleep." Balinor whispered. Merlin calmed down and went back to sleep. "I never realized how peaceful he looked in his sleep. He looks as though nothing is wrong but really there is."

"He's a very strong person. He will be fine." Iseldir answered.

"I know."

Balinor kissed Merlin's forehead. A few hours later, Balinor and Iseldir had dinner.

"We should save some for Merlin. He might be hungry." Balinor sighed. Iseldir agreed. Balinor and Iseldir talked. A few hours later, Balinor was asleep by Merlin's side. Then Merlin woke up.

"Dad?" Merlin mumbled. Balinor heard Merlin and woke up.

"Hey, Merlin, how do you feel?" Balinor asked.

"Better. How long have I been asleep?"

"About a day."

"That long? I thought maybe a week or so."

"Iseldir helped. We're at the crystal cave. We'll be home in the morning. Your magic is back."

"I know. I can feel it in my blood. I'm hungry. Is there anything to eat?"

"Yeah. I knew that you would be hungry. I get you something to eat. Just relax abit. I'll get you some water too."

So Balinor got Merlin something to eat. He propped Merlin up a bit. He gave Merlin the bowl and Merlin ate. Balinor watched Merlin. When Merlin was done, Balinor gave him a cup of water. Merlin drank what he could. Then he went back to sleep. Balinor smiled.

"I love you, Merlin." Balinor sighed.

"Did he wake up?" Iseldir wondered.

"Yeah, he did. He's better. He went back to sleep."

TBC