Afraid of Himself
Chapter Two
Arthur wondered why Galino was so quiet at dinner. Normally the young boy talked a lot but tonight, something was different. He hoped he could find out.
"Father do you think I'm a freak because of my magic?
I know the villagers hate me for it." Galino asked.
Arthur was shocked by his son's question but understood. Being born through magic meant Galino had been magical from birth but knew this would've happened sooner or later.
"No you're not Galino.
I know that others treat you with hatred and coldness because of your gift but I know you would use them for good like Merlin." Arthur replied smiling.
Galino looked surprised by that.
"Merlin is like me?
How come I never knew?" the boy asked him.
"He has trouble letting others see or know about his magic because he came to Camelot when my father was King.
He had became my servant but it wasn't until after he defeated Nimouh, he decided to tell me his secret.
At first I was angry but understood.
Gaias had taught him to be careful with his magic and to control it.
Like you must learn." Arthur explained as Galino finished eating.
He then saw Galino leave the room.
In his bed room Galino was sitting on his bed thinking about things.
Merlin wondered what was on Arthur's mind that he wanted to talk to him about. He had a feeling it was to do with Galino. He knew Arthur found it hard to have a son with magic.
"He asked me if I thought he was a freak.
I don't know what to do.
If I had magic, I could at least help." he told him.
"Maybe I should talk to him. It might help. I know what it's like growing up and being.... different.
I need to tell you something. Nobody outside the kingdom can know about Galindo's powers.
The wrong person could lead him to be evil." Merlin told him.
Arthur agreed with him.
"You're right. Galindo needs to be kept safe from evil sorcerors like Nimouh. I want you to help him Merlin.
I feel that he'd listen to you." the king said to him.
He then saw Morgana come in.
"I'm sorry to interrupt my king but Galindo is gone." she said to them.
Arthur had a worried look in his eyes hearing that.
"I came into check on him but he wasn't there! I've a feeling he might've met somebody in the forest before coming back with me." Morgana told him.
Merlin was nervous too.
"My vision is coming true. I have to go find Galindo before somebody else does and tricks him into doing something bad." the twenty year old thought as he ran out of there.
Galindo breathed heavily as he wandered into the forest at night. He was searching for that warlock he'd met yesterday.
He then heard soft laughter as somebody appeared out of the shadows.
"Hello young warlock. It seems you want to be my pupil even more. I fel you'd be better than Merlin ever was." Draziel told him.
"Merlin?
You taught him?" Galindo asked but the older warlock laughed......
