I wrote this one in about 4 hours, so I apologize if it isn't great. I like it, but it's the reader's opinion that matters! I'm gonna try to keep shelling them out like this! Oh and you might have noticed that I changed the Story Description a bit, that's because the original direction is changing a bit.
"Oh I wish Merlin would return already. We need to start making all of the changes Camelot needs, but without Arthur awake we can't do that and we need Merlin to wake him up." Morgana spoke anxiously to Gaius.
"Yes, you are very right. He will return in good time, I fear what he is doing is of grave importance, and once he is finished it will indeed make it all the more easier to make the changes we see necessary." Gaius replied.
"Do you think it wise to bring dragons back into the world Gaius? I remember the tales, horrid creatures!"
"Those tales were for the most part fabrications by a foolish man who feared what he did not understand. The Dragons were once very loyal companions to man and to Camelot. Their magic protected these walls and brought life to the land. Yes I think it will be hard at first, but once the people see What magnificent creatures the dragons really are, Oh I think it will be a bright future ahead of us."
"It sounds as tho there is something deeper to this for you, What is it Gaius?"
Gaius suddenly looked very sad "I knew a dragon once, a long time ago." he replied softly.
"Really?!"
"Yes, her name was Artemis, she was a beautiful creature. As a boy I was always out collecting things, mainly herbs and ingredients, but one night I found a strange green rock. Well when I returned home with it, my mother was astounded. It had turned out that I found a dragon's egg. I was so surprised and I didn't know what do do. I took it with me everywhere. I'd had that egg for 15 years before I began traveling. I befriended a young man called Balan. Well after growing close and traveling together I learned of his magic, and I told him of my egg. It turned out he was not only a wizard, but a dragonlord."
"You knew a dragonlord? Oh, Gaius."
"There are many secrets I've had to keep over the years my dear. Now Balan asked me if I wanted to meet the mother of my egg, and as scared of it being taken from me I knew that it would be the right thing, not to mention meeting a dragon was a high privilege. I agreed and he put his hand on the egg and began to call out to the sky. We waited and not too long after a great grey dragon landed in front of us. Balan spoke to her and told her of my egg. I held it out to her and she began to weep. She had feared her egg lost forever, but she wouldn't take it. She insisted that it's place be with a dragonlord and with me for keeping it safe. So after giving her blessing she left us, and Balan asked if I wanted to meet my life long companion. I was so caught off guard, I didn't know what he was talking about. He then explained that a dragon's egg will only hatch once given a name by a dragonlord."
"So he named her? and she hatched?"
"Well yes and no, you see he allowed me to name her. He grabbed my hand and allowed his magic to pass through me. It was the most amazing thing, I placed my hand on the egg, and I could feel her as if we were connected and as I voiced her name the shell cracked. Her brilliant emerald wings spreading out. She was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Thanks to Balan we had a special connection, She never went too far from me and we were great friends."
"Oh, that's wonderful Gaius, but what happened?"
"Well when Uther began his magic cleansing I had to send her away, I could not bear her being hurt. I fear she was eventually found and killed by Uther and his men."
"I'm so sorry! That is horrible I can't imagine losing a friend in such a way."
"Yes, well I must go now my dear, I need my rest." Gaius left quickly exhausted from reliving the loss of his dear friend.
Morgana felt terrible for reminding Gaius of his past, but she couldn't help to also feel a little excited about one day meeting dragons.
"Miss? I have your dinner." Gwen announced startling Morgana out of her thoughts.
"Oh yes, Hello Gwen. Thank you." She sat to begin eating. "Sit join me won't you?"
"Of course." Gwen agreed knowing better than to try refusing. "You seem in good spirits, has something happened?"
"Not yet, but I think soon we will all be in good spirits." Morgana replied "Just a feeling" she added seeing the quizzical look on Gwen's face.
"Ah I think I know what you mean Miss, I've been feeling rather uplifted of late."
"Oh is that so?" Margana asked a knowing tone in her voice.
"Well, yes."
"Hmm, Who is he?" She pressed
"I'm not really sure madame, it appears I have a secret admirer, leaving notes and flowers on my step."
"Oh I see" Morgana replied with a large smile and a nudge. "You have no idea's of who it might be?"
"Not yet miss, but I think he wants to meet soon."
"Oh, well I expect to hear all about it."
"Don't you have a kingdom to run?" Gwen replied jokingly
"I'm simply assuring that all of my subjects are properly happy." She replied, and They finished eating and Gwen was dismissed, leaving Morgana to ponder over the dragons one again.
Gwen returned to her house to find a bundle of flowers and a small note attached.
Dearest Guinevere, I cannot live much longer without your touch.
I wish to finally reveal myself, in two days time meet me in
the northern garden for a picnic.
Yours Truly.
She held the note to her heart and silently reminded her self to ask that day off from Morgana. She entered her house and placed the flowers within a vase still wondering who could be feeling such things for her, and she would find out in just two days.
Finally re-hydrated and ready to continue his journey Merlin began to focus on the dragons, which was much easier than the first time. He could feel them as strongly as he could feel his own presence. "I must be getting better at this whole dragonlord thing" He thought silently to himself as he began walking toward the pull. magically moving any obstacles in his way and keeping a look out for any unfriendly looking creatures. He felt surprisingly at peace with the loss of his father, but he attributed most of that to the dream with Arthur. Even without being with him Arthur was still saving Merlin. At least that's what Merlin thought, he still had no idea that the Arthur he saw in his dream was in fact real, but Arthur would be trying to change that very soon.
Sucked back into the hallway Arthur felt really good about exploring. He now knew that most of the doors were memories that he had to get back, and so far he had seen many about his childhood with his father and Morgana. He Saw the knights and how close he had grown to them and the many things they had conquered together. He would check to see that Merlin was in no danger every once in a while, but he wanted to get through as many memories as he could so that he could possibly wake up at some point.
After a while he came to a large well made door, like something that would be at the opening to the castle. He tried but couldn't get into the door, he must not be ready to see what's inside. So he silently dismissed it and decided to go back to Merlin. When he got to him The moon was high in the sky and Merlin was setting up a camp. He started a fire with his magic and began to magically make himself something to eat. Arthur couldn't help but start to feel a certain fondness for Merlin's magic, and he had complete faith that Merlin could do anything even waking him up. He sat there as Merlin ate and watched the stars.
"Oh Arthur, if only you could be here it is so amazingly beautiful. You would love it." Merlin spoke aloud to himself. Arthur wanted so badly to make his presence known, and he would as soon as Merlin went to sleep. Which didn't take long, Soon Merlin was on the ground the same sphere of magic surrounding him and his campsite. Arthur admired it for a few moments before turning his attention to Merlin. He had rarely noticed just how beautiful Merlin really was, Sure his magic was a thing of bewilderment, but looking now down at the young wizard Arthur began to really see it. Merlin's features so fair and gentle, but strong and sharp at the same time. He bent down and placed an astral kiss on Merlin's cheek and was gladly pulled inside.
This time Arthur found himself in a large field with one tree at the center, and he knew immediately that his friend would be there. He ran unable to wait to be able to talk to Merlin and as he approached the tree he found Merlin on the other side sitting against it reading a book.
"You know, if you keep showing up in these I won't ever want to wake up." Merlin spoke from behind his book.
"Oh good." Arthur replied relieved that Merlin knew he was dreaming this time.
"Oh So you'd like me to just stay asleep forever huh? not very responsible."
"That's not what I meant, I'm just glad to see you actually know you are dreaming, it will make this conversation much easier to have."
"It's odd usually when you're in my dreams there is a lot less talking, but we sure do use our mouths." Merlin stated
'Oh is that so?" Arthur asked a grin forming.
"Well you should know, you're part of me after all, but lately all you wanna do is talk about how it's a dream. It must be a sign of some sort."
"Or, you can believe me and realize that I really am Arthur."
"Oh yes, cause you can now just pop into my dreams anytime you want, I guess real Arthur or dream Arthur you'll always be a prat."
A little frustrated Arthur just glared at Merlin. "You sure are playing the part well tho." Merlin added.
"Okay it's time for you to listen. I have way to much to tell you to waste time arguing. Fist of all I am real, well half real. I think that spell you cast reacted badly with a drought Gaius gave me, and now I am in a coma, but my mind can leave my body which is how I can come into your dreams."
Merlin considered what Arthur was saying, and it started making sense, when he check on Arthur only to find him sleeping then seeing him in the puddle, and the dreams. "Oh no."
"It's okay, you'll be able to wake me up once you return to Camelot."
"No it's not that, it's what I've just said about you in my dreams! just pretend you didn't hear that part." Merlin was completely embarrassed.
"Oh... Yeah, well you will have to tell me about that sometime Merlin, but for now there is more you need to know."
"More? What else could there possibly be?"
"My father he's been killed, and Morgana has been made Queen." Merlin's dumbfounded look prompted Arthur to continue. "She is actually fairing very well, she is a natural ruler.
"Uh..I see, wow. Are you okay?"
"I am actually, thanks to you, I found you after and just being with you made me feel much better and as I've been remembering things I realized that it was just time for my father to go. Oh and Merlin, there is one more thing I must tell you." Arthur then told Merlin about the conversation he had with Balinor, because he felt Merlin needed to know. Merlin became very upset and the grass around them began to wilt and the tree began to die covering the ground in leaves, and mass of dark clouds covered the sky and a horrendous storm began in the dream world around them.
"How could he just leave me like this?" Merlin yelled and lightning strikes began hitting the ground.
"Merlin it's okay! I'm here, I'm with you remember!" Arthur grabbed his friend and pulled him into a tight hug causing the storm to dull into a calm warm rain. He looked Merlin in the eyes and followed with a slow gentle kiss. "I know you're angry, but you can't lose control. I need you to make it through this, I need you."
The rain stopped and everything began to come back to life. Merlin fell to his knees sobbing and Arthur fell with him never letting him out of the embrace. After a while Merlin calmed down and pulled away from Arthur. "Thank you. I don't know what I would do without you."
'Or I you." Arthur replied sincerely "Now, Maybe we should get out of these wet clothes." He joked making Merlin burst into laughter before placing a kiss on his cheek and drying them both with magic.
"I think I have an idea."
"An idea for what?"
"To wake you up so you can continue this journey with me in person."
"But my body is all the way in Camelot"
"Oh I don't think that will be a problem, not with my father's power added to my own. You see I can project a kind of physical astral copy of myself back to Camelot and then project the two of us back here where I will work on waking you up."
"Will that work?"
"It's worth a try." Arthur nodded in agreement. "But it will have to wait until I wake up."
"Well maybe in the meantime you can tell me about those dreams." Arthur replied bumping his shoulder into Merlin's.
"Hmm? What dreams?" Merlin said with a grin and a glare from Arthur had him talking again within seconds. "O-okay, well I-I think it m-might be easier to um.. j-just..."
"Out with it!"
And Merlin turned toward Arthur grabbed his face and began frantically and desperately kissing him as he straddled his lap.
As Merlin pulled away Arthur raised an eyebrow. "I-I thought it'd be easier to just show you."
"Hmm, I see. Well is there anything further? Because I thought a wizard could be much more creative in their dreams." Arthur said before placing a delicate peck on Merlin's lips.
"I guess you'll just have to see."
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