Hearts of Camelot
5th Required Featured Character: Merlin
Ratings/Warnings: K+
Word Count: 353
Summary: Merlin and Freya talk in the caves beneath Camelot and Merlin's starting to feel a connection to her, as is Freya for in 2x09; The Lady of the Lake
Merlin could never have let Freya be trapped in the cage, in the hands of her ruthless captor Halig. He didn't regret making his choice to free her; he sensed she was a good person straight away when he saw her for the first time.
Hoppaþ nu swilce swá lieg fleogan. Back in the caves, Merlin whispered the incantation in a hushed gentle tone, concentrating hard on the three candles on the dirt ground, next to Freya. He conjured the flames to lift up out of the candles, balancing them around in the air. It looked like they were nearly dancing. He loved seeing the delight in Freya's deep browneyes, and he cherished seeing her happy most of all.
'"B…beautiful."
Merlin couldn't describe the overwhelming emotion he felt at Freya's words, his magic being described as something positive, not something that happened very often. Usually, magic in general was described as dark and evil most of the time, and hearing magic being revered made him happier than he could describe. He wished Arthur would see it that way one day, as Merlin did also use magic to save him countless times from danger. He would always treasure his friends and people who accepted him especially his mother, Gaius, Arthur, Lancelot, Gwen, Morgana and now Freya.
He also loved seeing Freya's eyes entranced by the flames and her smiling for the first time. He couldn't help smiling back, he loved helping people and seeing Freya not be scared of him any longer. There's something special about this druid girl, and I see how kindhearted she truly is.
I want to help her as much as I can, for her to truly believe me when I say that her magic isn't something to be frightened of, but to be accepted.
I need to give her more food next time…maybe from Arthur again. Merlin seriously considered this plan.
I want to know more about her, and her story. He sensed Freya was like him, a kindred spirit who deserved to be loved.
And most of all, you deserve everything you would ever wish for, Freya.