Hey Sorry that it has been 12237465 years since the last update, but I've been having computer/life problems. I really hope you like the story so far it is all slowly unraveling in my head. I don't wanna say the next update will be soon, because every time I do something blows up.
Alone Walking the streets of Ealdor Merlin called out for anyone, he was very confused and felt cold. As he neared his home he suddenly felt a rush of warmth and he ran into the small house to find Arthur standing there. "What's going on? What are you doing here?" he stammered out.
"You can see me?" Arthur replied hopefully.
"Of course I can see you, big head and all, bow what's going on? Where is everyone?"
"Well it's nice to see you too, and as far as I can tell this is a dream and somehow I got sucked into it."
"What exactly are you on about?"
"You've been captured by trolls and I tried to help you, but when I touched you I got pulled in here."
"Ah, I see. You've finally lost it." Merlin uttered before he heard a pained scream from nowhere. Then he remembered the forest and the trolls and that he must actually be in a dream. Arthur was saying something else but he could't hear it and then Arthur was gone. He could feel the dream world fading away.
His head throbbing and his vision slowly clearing, Merlin woke hanging from a stone wall. In front of him the scene of a woman being torn apart. from the look of her she appeared to be an elf. Merlin had to turn his head at the sight as the trolls dismembered her. To his left he saw his father hanging limp. He was startled by the laughter of the female troll, and he turned to see she was looking at him.
"We don't like trespassers around here." She snorted as she staked toward Merlin, who with a flash of his eyes sent the beast crashing into a far wall.
"Now I'd think twice about doing that again." The larger Troll growled, and as Merlin twisted his head around he saw that the creature had a hold of his father.
Merlin knew that he could easily deal with the troll, but he didn't want to risk hurting Balinor in the process.
During the commotion with the trolls Arthur had been hit with a little of Merlin's magic which sent him toward the larger troll holding Balinor, and Arthur felt a pull and was on the ground of the cave, but as he got up he realized that it was in fact a different cave.
He looked around trying to figure out what happened. "Hello Arthur. We need to talk." Balinor spoke from behind him, and Arthur turned quickly to face the man. "I know that this is just a dream world and I know that you are indeed the real Arthur Pendragon. Sit, We must speak before... well we must speak.
"How is it that you know?"
"I've been without dreams for many years, but that is not what we are here to talk about. I mostly just need you to listen."
"Bu- Ah.. Well Okay." Arthur thought about arguing, but he could fell that this was important, so he motioned Balinor to continue.
"I know that you are Arthur Pendragon, and that you have been following us, well following Merlin. I don not however know how or why, but that's not important. I trust you and I trust that you would never harm my son. That is why I must request that you stay with him after this, stay close, visit him in his dreams. He can make it through this, but he will need you."
"Make it through what? What do you mean?"
"Out there That cave with the trolls, it is a much worse situation than Merlin realizes. There is a larger number of trolls in there than he thinks. Too many for him to deal with all at once. So I am going to use my magic to get him out of there and to stop the trolls. The caves will collapse and I will not be making it out. He needs to make it through this and he has to continue our mission. It is far too important to abandon over me. Make sure he knows that he can do this without me. and that with my death he will inherit all of my power, so I will always be with him."
"But there must be another way!"
"There is not. I wish there was, but there is no time to dwell. I need to to protect my son, and to help him through this. Promise me this, and I can go in peace knowing he will be in good hands."
"I-I Promise you I will let no harm come to him." and with that promise Arthur felt himself fade out of the dream world.
Merlin Was still weighing his options when he heard his father's voice in his head. "Son I need you to trust me I'm going to get you out of here. You must continue on with what we came here for. Find the dragons. You have to power to do anything. I just hope you have it within you to forgive me." Merlin felt Magic begin to stir around him and he felt as though he was spinning rapidly, then he found himself on the forest floor as a great thundering sounded and he saw a great sinkhole before him. He fell to his knees as he realized exactly what his father had done, sacrificing himself. He felt the burning begin in his eyes and the tears starting to fall, he looked up as he saw a bright green light rising from the hole. It started rushing toward him and as it collided with him he began to rise into the air the magic of his father swirling around him and finally entering his body through his chest directly over his heart and he slowly fell to the ground unmoving, exhausted from the ordeal, and he slipped into sleep.
Arthur having just witnessed the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen, and the most tragic knew he needed to go to Merlin and to help him as he promised balinor he would. As he approached Merlin he noticed that there was a sphere of magnificent emerald green magic surrounding Merlin and he hoped that would protect him until he woke. Arthur passed through the magic with ease hoping that it was because he meant him no harm. He reached out to caress the other man's face and felt the familiar pull into Merlin and found himself in a dark thicket of large dead trees and black thorny vines.
Arthur began pushing through the vines and looking for Merlin, calling his name out every minute or so. As he came close to a clearing he could here the weeps of his friend. He quickened his pace yelling to get Merlin's attention. Once he finally made it into the clearing he rushed over to Merlin who was lying in a ball in the middle of the dark clearing, the ground dry and cracked. He lowered himself and took Merlin into his arms. "Merlin? Are you okay?"
"Arthur?, What are you doing here? How did you even find me?"
"I will always find you, no matter where you are. When you need me i will be there." Arthur replied, deciding he could explain later.
"M-My father, he was here, but he's gone. I couldn't save him!"
"I know, it's okay. He knew what he was doing, he did it to save you because he loved you Merlin."
"But I can't get out of here without him, I don't know what to do." Arthur grabbed Merlin's hand and held it tight and as he did the ground around them began to grow beautiful lush green grass, but only for a few feet.
"I'm here Merlin, we will get out of here together." Arthur said as he pulled Merlin closer and the grass began spreading further to the edge of the clearing. He realized that it was working, Merlin was starting to feel better, and the dream world was reacting to it.
"I'm glad you're here, but I don't know what to do, how will we ever find our way out of here?" Merlin looked up at Arthur to reassure himself that he was still there.
"As long as we stay together we will be able to get through anything." Arthur replied as he lifted Merlin's hand without thought and placed a single kiss on it. A strange plant began growing near the two friends and a flower began to bloom on it. The flower started to give off a deep violet glow and a soothing heat. the trees at the edge of the clearing began to come to life and the thorns receded into the vines replaced by lush green leaves.
"Do you really believe that?" Merlin spoke as he rose and turned to face Arthur.
"look around, look at what we've already created in just this short time."
"What?" Merlin stood and began looking around, realizing the huge change in the clearing since Arthur had gotten there. "We d-did all of this? How?"
"Well you're magic of course. It's been reacting since I got here. It knows that you are safe with me." Arthur didn't really know what he was saying, but he knew he believed it to be entirely true. "I think you're magic just feels more comfortable and free around me especially when touch." Arthur then turned Merlin toward him, and locked eyes. "See Watch this."
"Watch wh-." Arthur cut him off with his lips pressing a deep desperate kiss into Merlin, who although quite startled at first couldn't fight the desire and pushed back into the kiss. As they shared their passionate exchange the glowing flower burst filling the air with vibrant sprites that began to swirl about the men. They spread transforming the forest around them creating beautiful trees covered in lush flower bearing vines, and a sparkling pond. The sprites then rose up above the trees combining into a deep violet moon emanating a magnificent glow and a wave of warmth. As they pulled away from each other they were both stunned by the beauty of it all.
"See, we made all of this happen just by being together." Arthur finally broke the Silence looking back into Merlin's eyes.
"I-I suppose you're right." Merlin replied still unable to believe what was going on. The two of them began exploring the world they had created, even taking a swim in the pond, and after what seemed like hours they laid in the grass in the clearing pressed against each other wearing only pants. Their chests rising and falling against each other Merlin resting his head on Arthur's Shoulders. "This is all I've ever wanted."
"Me too, and we can have this for real once you return to me, but now you've got to wake up and finish your journey."
"What? you mean this is all a dream?"
"Uh- well yes and no. I mean you are sleeping and this is a dream world, but I'm very much real. I am here with you.
"That's not possible! I should have known I was dreaming this was all too perfect."
"Bu-" And Arthur was cut off by Merlin's lips pressing gently into his.
"It's okay, I still needed this" Merlin spoke as the the world and Arthur began to fade.
Merlin Woke up with the Moon high in the sky, He had no idea how long he had been asleep, but he knew he needed to get back to finding the dragons, So he got up, and began preparing to continue his journey.
I'm Sorry! I just had to kill someone. Isn't that horrible? But How did you guys like it? I'd love any criticisms or feedback, or comments, or anything! Thanks for reading!