Our Spot • A Sir Gwaine Story

chapter 3

"Change of plan, Kye. I am going to take you to a very good friend of mine, his name is Merlin. I will come back after training ok." Kyeyar simply nods in response, not looking all to keen on parting from me.

I duck into the servants corridor and head to the physician's chambers praying someone will be there. When I reached the chambers I heard the familiar bickering of Camelot's star-crossed lovers.

Shit Arthur's here! Think Gwaine think.

"How about a piggy back ride, Kye."

"Yay! Up up!" I lift Kyeyar up and place him carefully under my cape praying his tiny form isn't too obvious. Just as I finish fixing the cape Arthur emerges with Merlin in tow. His suspicious glances are quickly replaced by an annoyed scowl.

"Gwaine you have training, why are you here?"

"You have training to, Princess. Hwy are you here." Thankfully Arthur couldn't outwit me, so turned on his heel and stalked of to the training grounds. I let out a sigh of relief and tapped Kye's tiny feet. He shuffled around my torso, hiding his head in my chest at the presence of Merlin. Speaking of, Merlin looks almost as confused as Arthur does on the daily.

"Gwaine why on earth do you have a child!" He exclaimed a little to loudly for Kyeyar's liking.

"Are you trying to scare him? Jeez calm down." Merlin gave the child an apologetic look and signalled for me to follow him inside. Gaius looked up from his work and gave me a look similar to Merlin.

"Care to explain Sir Gwaine why you have a child attached to you."

"Um well you see, I was on my way home from the-

"Tavern." Merlin and Gaius interjected in unison.

"Yes thank you for your input. As I was saying, i was on my way home from the tavern when Kyeyar here scared me half to death. His parents are...not in Camelot. I promised to protect him, but I can't take him training with me for so many reasons."

"So you, what? Want me to babysit." Merlin asked. I nod, gently placing Kyeyar on the floor. He clamps himself around my leg refusing to look Merlin in the eye.

"If that's ok. Kyeyar," He looks up at me with tears in his eyes and a wave of guilt crashes over me. "I promise I won't be gone long. You can trust Merlin, he is just like you." Kyeyar's eyes widen and he looks at Merlin with a strange wonder. Merlin seems a little taken back by the revelation, but smiles all the same.

"You have magic too?" Kyeyar questions, feeling brave enough to let go of me entirely.

"Yes I do. Are you a druid?" Merlin looks down at Kyeyar's arm, most likely in search of a druid mark, but finds nothing.

"No. Mama said I was special. I can make things float!" He announces it with such pride my heart bursts. He is too much!

"Well you certainly are, Kyeyar." Merlin stands back up to address me but I am barely paying attention. My mind is focused on Kyeyar. I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared to leave him. Uther is known to be completely merciless when faced with a 'threat' of magic.

"Gwaine!" Kyeyar giggles, tugging on my cloak. I snap back to reality and raise my eyebrow at the child. He points up to Merlin who is staring at me softly.

"He'll be fine Gwaine. Now go before Arthur puts you in the stocks." I nod hesitantly, bending down to ruffle Kye's hair.

"Bye Gwaine, see you later." He chirps, jumping up to hug me. Honestly that kid is going to be the death of me.