Let's play (reincarnated) (Past R27 khr) (Merlin bbc Merthur)

12. The nightmare begins

A year now. A year since he lived with the druids and god was he missing Camelot. Of course, he went there and helped a few times -when Renato ended up in danger again- but it wasn't the same. By now he knew more about magic and had control fully of it. Mordred was now like a little brother and he could see the change -not a bad one- but a good one. He was never seen without a smile -or almost- and he showed openly how he was feeling. Merlin felt like he accomplished something, and the boy knew and promised never to take revenge on someone.

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In the middle of the night, he felt Mordred stir and this woke him up as well. Eyes slowly opening at this and he stifled a yawn.

Mer, I can hear Morgana's cry for help.

The voice in his head was startling him, that he woke up instantly. With this and slipped out of the cover. Why was she in the forest? And what was going on? Merlin pushed this aside, there was a more pressing manner than these questions. He picked up his dark hood and questioned...

"Alright, can you lead me towards her then?"

Mordred and him holding hands and he let himself getting lead deep in the forest. His eyes widen as he saw someone in red getting circled by Serkets, a large scorpion-like creature. Merlin used his magic to make them scared and rushing over her.

"Oh god. Her leg got harmed. We better get her to safety. I can heal her afterward."

He picked her up and starting to rush back and to one of their guest rooms.

"Mor, do me a favor and bring me some water and cloth that I can use to clean her wounds."

The boy rushed outside and he was confused at her appearance. The only one who knew where he was; was Hayato. And the male just knew this because he ended up following him. To humor him, he let him come and now he visits occasionally. That he told her where the druids were meant nothing good. He feared that Uther wouldn't take this lightly and would probably think that she got kidnapped or something.

"Eh, what is going on? I woke up with you not in your bed and now- why is Morgana here?"

He shrugged and got suddenly startled by the voice in his head. Who belonged none other than Mordred.

Here I brought you everything you need.

Even after a year- he still gets sometimes freaked out by Mordred talking to his mind.

"Thanks."

He took the cloth and the bowl out of his hands and starting to clean and a sigh escaped. This should be enough. 

"H¯ælan."

He spoke out as he put the hand over the wound and it started slowly healing. As he saw it was healed he felt the energy drain from him. Healing someone was exhausting and he realized this once more with this.

"As good as new."

A yawn got stifled at the end and a male started to walk inside. He was relatively big from height, had no hair at all, and had dark-colored skin.

"Aglain, can you look after Morgana for me. Hayato must have told her and I fear that she will need guidance from us."

The man -which name was Aglain- gave a nod and he stood up now as giving him a pat on the shoulder.

"When something is, call me."

He turned around and walking outside, and back to his room. Mordred was right behind him as well Takeshi.

"Why do you think she went inside the forest?"

He let out a sigh and his mood was sour now. This won't end well and he could feel it in his gut.

"I don't know, but prepare for the worst. We need to be ready to leave this place. I bet on my name of Emrys that Uther will think some of our kind has kidnapped her."

"Yeah, I can imagine him doing this. I guess we need to be prepared for the worst."

I don't like this, but at least I can finally meet Morgana again.

He grumbles as starting to enter his room. A sense of exhaustion starting to get just worse and he stifled a yawn now.

"But first sleep."

He took off his hood and started to slip under the cover. Mordred mirrored him and slipped under it as well. Both subconsciously pulled each other close and before he realized it he was out like a log.

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Mer wake up. She is awake.

A groan escaped at the voice of Mordred, but he opened his eyes. Yawning as starting to slip out of the cover. Something told him that something really bad was going to happen. But he wasn't sure what it was. So before he went, he packed his and the other two things in three backpacks. He walked outside and inside the room to see that Morgana was now awake and talking with both Mordred and his friend.

"Ah, your awake now."

All three people started to look at him and he gave them a wave. Mordred rushed over and took his hand and dragging him towards the bed.

"So that's where you were the entire time. Glad to see that you're being well."

He gave her a smile, but soon his expression turned into something serious.

"Yeah, I miss Camelot but you and I know I can't return. So what brought you to the druids?"

Fear was flashing through her eyes and he put his hands up in surrender.

"I am not going to harm you or reject you. I live with people who have magic."

His tone was soft and he saw her relax. The next part made him wince in sympathy. He knew too well how frightening it was.

"I came here for answers. G told me that you could help me. I ended up almost burning my chambers down. The candle lit up when I was asleep and I woke up and looked at it, the flame got bigger. I...I am scared."

He let out a sigh and sat now next to her and putting his hand on her shoulder, giving it a reassuring squeeze.

"You don't need to. What you have is a gift. I am sure that this is all confusing for you, but with the time you learn to live with it."

Mordred looked at him with a thankful expression and he gave him a nod back.

"Yes, but when you are the ward of the King -who hates magic- you can't help feel like this. "

His mouth turned into a thin line as he let go of her shoulders. Uther would kill her and he wasn't sure what to tell her. But lucky he didn't need to as Aglain was taking over. He listened to him and smiled softly now. His smile turned into a frown as he felt his instincts prick.

"Guys danger."

He said as he stood up now and feeling his headache buzz and he grits his teeth. All three were knowing what it meant but not Morgana.

"I think you should head back to Camelot. No one knows that you went on your own accord and people will die."

His eyes turned sorrowful knowing what Uther would do. A commotion was heard and he saw one of the druids rush inside to tell him that Arthur and his man are comming. Normally he would feel happy to see him but not today.

"We need to get escape now. Either you escape with us or not it doesn't matter anymore."

He started to rush outside and starting to head to his room. He put on his hood, pulled it up, wore his black half gloves, and then picking the three backpacks up and giving each of them -Takeshi and Mordred- it. Luckily he had prepared everything beforehand.

"I don't get how they could find us."

He was confused but starting to run away and cursing more at his luck. Morgana probably had to lead them to the druids. How he wasn't sure and he wasn't wanting to find out. Merlin starting to run towards a small path. He stopped and had eye contact with Takeshi. The male shook his head but he gave just a small nod.

"I will distract them, you go."

But Mer...

He shook his head and the four continued their run. He on the other hand was now rushing forward and putting his hands in front of him.

"H¯ælan"

As soon as the foreign words left, the fog started to appear and he ran in a different direction.

"They are going there!"

He heard Arthur's voice and god had felt his heart long for this male. He continued to run and rolled himself down under the stones. Footsteps disappeared and he let out a relieved sigh. When he was sure that there were now footsteps heard he rolled out again and starting to run.

 At some point, he saw Mordred as well Takeshi being surrounded by Guards. This made him worried for both of them. His hood was up by now and both rain and his eyes met for a brief moment. Merlin wanted to help first, but there was no need for him to help.

"Ah!"A scream escaped out of Mordred and the four guards were now on the ground and unconscious. He let out a relieved sigh and starting to run towards them and they started to run away.