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Merlin's Bed: A Narrative Fiction

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Several hours had passed since Gaius had discovered his ward had fallen asleep and in that time, the drizzle had finally ceased. The clouds were finally beginning to clear when Gaius heard noises coming from Merlin's room. Ah, finally, thought the physician, he's awake.

Without warning, the door to Merlin's room flew open and the young man himself was standing in the doorway, still wearing only one sock and with his hair dishevelled and sticking up all over his head.

"Gaius," he cried, "what happened? You let me sleep? Why? I have too much to do to sleep away the afternoon! Ohhh, what will Arthur say when he finds out I was napping?!"

"Now Merlin," responded the physician in a soothing tone, "don't worry. First off, you fell asleep while …show more content…

I didn't mean to fall asleep. I promise I'll deliver them as soon as I am able."

"Don't worry so, my boy; I know you will. None of these medicines are vital, so if they wait another day before being delivered, it will still be fine. It was more important that you were able to rest up a bit this afternoon. Now go, Arthur will be waiting."

Merlin stilled looked slightly guilty, but he gave his mentor a weak smile and said, "Thank you Gaius."

"I'll see you at the feast," came the gentle response.

Merlin ran down the stairs and through the hallways, dodging servants and knights alike in his rush to get to Arthur's chambers. The halls were exceptionally busy as the feast that was being held that evening would be a farewell to the Lords Alan, Richard and Darvil and their sons, and just about everyone was hurrying around making sure everything was in place. Camelot had to look its best; it had to impress. King Uther would stand for nothing less.

Merlin arrived at Arthur's door gasping for breath and desperately trying to hold back a sneeze. He was just about to knock on the door when it flew open. Arthur had been about to send a page to find Merlin, so both men were surprised to see the other standing not three paces

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