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 305: Arthur faces a guilty conscience as he takes an innocent life to keep the bandits from hurting his friend.

104. Then It Was Gone

Well, while I pretend to be doing schoolwork like a good student, I think that I will get some writing done. All in favor?

Disclaimer: For a moment I had proof that I owned Merlin. Then it was gone.

Prompt: From me: A Gaius and Uther Hurt/Comfort fic.

Rating: K+

Genre: Hurt/Comfort

Characters: Uther, Gaius, mentions of Arthur and Merlin

Time Frame: Post "The Witchfinder," but Season 2 is not finished yet

Summary: Merlin's missing, Arthur's gone after him, someone comforts their friend, and- Wait, why is Uther the main character in this drabble?

Let's Go On An Adventure

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The King did not miss his empty look. He, too, was worried.

For his own son.

The same one he forbade from going after the servant.

"I'm sure that he's fine," Uther admitted uncomfortably.

Gaius turned away from the window, eyes shining like glass. "And which "he" are you talking about, Sire?"

To his astonishment, Uther couldn't say.

Gaius grimaced. "Of course you're talking about Arthur. You always are."

"He'll find him," Uther breathed.

He put his hand on Gaius's shoulder. For a moment, Uther saw his old friend again.

Then it was gone.

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Gaius and Uther's relationship is like Merlin and Arthur gone wrong. Things only get worse as Uther sacks him or almost has Gaius killed. However, in this AU, I decide that Uther still has SOME human left in him. He may be willing to have some innocent die just so that he could have a son. He may banish one of the most dangerous people he's ever met. But he can still comfort Gaius.

Just my weird take on the hurt/comfort genre.

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Next: Arthur has a fear of something and must overcome it.

~Lya200~