Arthur burst through Gaius' chambers and laid Merlin down on the bed in the middle of the room.

"You found him. What happened?" Asked Gaius.

"We don't know but he appears to be in pain." Answered Arthur.

"Merlin, can you tell us what happened?" Asked Gaius.

"Why d-don't you take a look for yourself." Said Merlin with a slight smile and groan.

Gaius lifted his shirt up and it was a nasty sight. He pulled Merlin's shirt off and inspected the wound. First he cleaned it with some water on both sides. Merlin turned out to be correct in that he had not damaged any vital organs. Gaius had treated many wounds like this before but those of knights who were stronger. But Merlin was strong. At least on the inside. His magic would help heal him and he would be up and about in no time. Gaius have gave merlin something to knock him out for the time being. He had wrapped his side up completely and treated Merlin's head also.

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When Merlin woke up he was happy to feel less pain. It took a moment before he remembered that he didn't remember. What had happened and why was he where he was before?

"Giaus?" Asked Merlin.

"Yes?"

"Erm.. Well. What happened? Why was I gone from the castle?"

"You don't remember, Merlin?" Giaus suddenly seemed more concerned.

"All I recall is waking up and that was when I got injured."

"How much can you remember, Merlin?"

"It doesn't just stop in one place. I-I just don't remember how I got there. Almost as if I had a lot of commotion that day and fell asleep. You know when you wake up and don't even remember falling asleep sometimes? That's how it feels."

"Well-"

"How long was I gone, Giaus? Do you know how it happened?"

"No, Merlin. I'm sorry I don't. If you'd like to know, you went missing one morning after I saw you go to bed. When I woke up you were just gone. Your guess is as good as mine."

"I don't remember leaving though. I wouldn't have left like that."

"I don't know about that but what I do know is you need to recover. Now get some rest."

Merlin just looked at Giaus. He was acting suspicious and was probably hiding something. With a sigh, Merlin got up and went into his room. However, he did not go to sleep. He did not even try to go to sleep. Instead he sat on the edge of his bed and thought. He tried his hardest to remember but was unsuccessful. The dreams. He remembered the dreams that each suddenly ended with a flash of light. Could these mean something? Where they memories that came to him in the form if a dream? He decided to try to go to sleep with the idea of retreating memories. He laid down and waited. Staring at the ceiling he listened to the noises outside of his window. People were busy working and shopping. Talking and walking. He heard the birds chirping and wind blowing some chimes. The more he thought about the less tired he got. Soon he was wide awake and had no interest in sleeping. He has been in his room for an hour now and decided he would go on a walk. He slipped on a red shirt, his brown coat, and a blue neckerchief. He nonchalantly walked out of his room and towards the door.

"Where do you think you're going?" Asked Giaus with an eyebrow raised.

"Um.. Out for a walk. I was having trouble sleeping."

"Merlin, you are in no condition to be out and about."

"I feel perfectly fine. Giaus, i'll only be out for just an hour or so. You don't have to act so concerned."

"Merlin, I'm telling you no."

Merlin was starting to get angry.

"Giaus, I think I can manage a walk around town. What. What... C-could. It. It. Hurt-AH!" Merlin grabbed his side and doubled over in pain. Gaius grabbed him and helped him to a chair.

"It seems your medicine has worn off. Do you see why I wouldn't let you go. I'll give you some more and it will be fine for you to go on a short walk in about thirty minutes."

"Thank you, Gaius." Merlin groaned.

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In half and hour Merlin got up and went for a walk. While he walked through the town he found people were staring at him strangely. He just ignored this and carried on.

"Hello, Gwen!" Merlin said as he saw her on the rode.

"Oh! Hi, Merlin." Gwen was acting strange too.

"How are you?"

"Merlin, in fine. How are you?" She seemed surprised.

"Oh I'm perfectly fine."

"Arthur told me you were injured."

"Yes."

"And you're walking around?"

"Yes. I'm perfectly capable of it." Merlin seemed a little annoyed by this.

"Oh, Merlin. I didn't mean it like that." But she knew Merlin was not strong and tuff like the knights.

"Well I guess I'll se you around."

"Okay, Merlin."

Gwen watched Merlin walk away with a concerned look on her face. She worried about him. But why?

I tried to make this long but I haven't had much time to write lately! I have a huge research paper that has been taking up my time! I decided to go ahead and post it because its been a while.