Until the Last Breath Leaves My Body

by Camelotpointe

A collection of short stories about the characters of 'Merlin'. Includes friendship, drama, comedy and more! Chapters 50 - 53: Too Much to Bear - Merlin is overwhelmed and struggling to cope with the weight of his responsibilities and the secrets he is forced to keep. Gwaine and Arthur are worried about their friend and try their best to help.

36. Fallen Angel Part 2

Fallen Angel Part 2

A continuation of 'Fallen Angel' Part 1, based on 'The Dragon's Call'. Amelie's lover sets out to find her.

Disclaimer: I do not own 'Merlin'. I do own any characters that you don't recognise, though.

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Albrecht held the bouquet of wild flowers to his nostrils, breathing in the sweet, gentle scent with a sense of satisfaction. The blossoms were for his betrothed, Amelie, and he knew that she would be overjoyed with the colourful blooms. She loved flowers, and often remarked about how much nicer they could make a room look.

They had been together for almost a year, and were due to be married in a month's time. Neither of them had much to their name, but they loved each other and that was all that mattered to them. Albrecht knocked on the door to the tiny cottage where Amelie lived with her mother, Lara, and her younger brother Timothy. He was received by Lara, who told him that Amelie had gone to the castle. He thanked his future mother-in-law and, undaunted, headed towards the citadel.

He wandered through the castle's halls, looking for Amelie. Her main occupation was washing floors or tidying rooms, and he knew that she would be extremely happy with the distraction from her work. He turned down another corridor and found several serving maids scrubbing the gleaming floor. They looked up at the sound of his footsteps, some offering up smiles. They had met Albrecht before, and liked the gentle, soft-spoken young man.

"Do you know where I might find Amelie?" Albrecht asked politely after greeting the women. A few shook their heads, exchanging questioning glances with each other, but one – a slender young girl with a messy braid of red hair and kind brown eyes – nodded.

"She was waiting on the Lady Helena", she said in a soft voice. "She was sent to tidy the room." Albrecht nodded his thanks, a genuine smile of gratitude spreading over his face. After bidding the women farewell, he continued on towards the guest chambers of the castle.

It was easy enough to find the Lady Helen's chambers – one of the maidservants pointed out the room to him, and he hastily straightened the bunch of flowers clutched in his hand before raising a hand and knocking gently on the door. He waited patiently, but nobody came. He raised his hand and knocked once more, the door swinging open slightly at his touch.

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Part 3 coming up – Albrecht discovers Amelie's body.