A/N: Hey guys!
Yes, I know, you hate me *whimpers*, but hey, you have an update now, right? And another one is already typed up, waiting to be published this evening! After that... no idea. I might die again for a while, sorry. If you really want to know my pathetic excuses, read my profile.
For anyone who is interested:
Duergar - These are a malicious form of Dwarf from Northern England. They revel in tricking people into dying.
Source: www . Fairiesworld . Com / myths-mythology / folklore-names . Shtml (take out the spaces)
So I'm dedicating this chapter to
Reviews!
To Cooper101
Thanks for the review! I'm glad to hear that you like my story so far and are interested to see what will happen. Here's that update for you!
To Waffles McTiny
Cool name! Anyway, thanks for the review! I probably will make this a reveal fic and I like the idea of Merlin having the pendant for a while, maybe he reveals his magic while wearing it? That would be cool :D Here's the next chapter and thanks for the cookie!
To sarajm
Thanks for your second review! Here, have a cookie *hands virtual cookie*. I'm glad you liked my Gwen! And I forgot about how much time Merlin has to spend with Arthur, it will be fun...*starts plotting*hehe. Anyway, thanks for the review, again!
Just remebered: I dont own Merlin. I don't even own one of the DVDs, how sad am I? :(
Chapter 4
Merlin walked tiredly towards the physician's chambers, earning strange looks from the servants as he passed. He stank after cleaning the stables and couldn't wait to get clean again. He just hoped Gaius wouldn't catch him as the old man tended to give him a lecture about spreading filth around his chambers, which was true, and then would tell him off for being careless by using his magic to clear away the mess, also true. He understood about the magic, but it was usually Arthur's fault that he got muddy, either from the stocks or the stables. Thinking of Arthur, Merlin remembered his strange mood that led to a session in the stables. Merlin had a bad feeling about the pendant Arthur had found, and had been worried after how he reacted to Morgana's usual teasing. He would have to ask Gaius about it, which would ultimately lead to spending the night looking through the dusty tombs in the physician's chambers. Merlin sighed. If he wasn't working for Arthur or Gaius, he was busy trying to save the royal prat from who or whatever had a grudge against Camelot. His work was never done.
Merlin finished drying his face before turning to his bedroom door to talk to the Gaius that was brewing remedies behind it. He had managed to avoid the physician when entering his chambers, but knew he had to ask the man about the pendant. Skilfully avoiding the mess that was spread around his room, he approached the wooden door and peered round it.
"Gaius?"
"Merlin? I wondered where you'd got to. Aren't you supposed to be with Arthur right now though?"
Merlin winced. "About that..." He trailed off slightly. Gaius raised an eyebrow.
"What happened?"
And that was all Merlin needed. He quickly ran through what had happened that day, telling of his suspicions of the pendant and how Arthur had acted after discovering it. About his outburst in the courtyard, and how scared Gwen had looked after going to Arthur's chambers. Gaius just sat, listening patiently.
"...should I do, Gaius?" Merlin finished desperately.
"Well..." The old physician paused, "I can't think of anything. Normally, I would recommend consulting Kilgarrah, doing research once he has given us a direction, but it would be unwise to do so now. So instead..."
Merlin pointed limply at the shelves and shelves of books that lined the room. Gaius nodded. Merlin, having already guessed the outcome of this conversation, turned dejectedly towards the tomes on the wall. Gaius, seeing this and remembering what Merlin had already done today, took pity on his ward. "The books can wait. You need to sleep, and I bet you don't want to be late tomorrow if Arthur remains in his mood."
Merlin looked relieved, glad that he wouldn't have to do any more work today, but felt dread when he realised how foul Arthur was likely to be in the morning. Still, he gave Gaius a weak, grateful smile and turned all his attention to the few steps that led to his bedroom.
A/N: There we are! Finally, the update you have all been waiting for(really, really sorry about that)! Anyway, I'll see you again in...*checkes watch* *mumbles* not that long, actually...