Freedom

Oct. 9th, 2012 12:50 pm
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Author: [livejournal.com profile] railise
Title: Freedom
Rating: PG
Pairing/s: Merlin/Freya
Character/s: Merlin
Summary: The Druids' tattoo means many things to Merlin.
Warnings: none
Word Count: 242
Prompt: Tattoos
Author's Notes: Set late in or just after S2.

Considering the conditions under which he had met them, it was no surprise that spotting the tattoo indicating a Druid elicited a natural response in Merlin. That reaction tended to be hesitation mixed with a generous dose of curiosity, and just a smidgen of jealousy that they lived so peacefully with their abilities.

As he had laid Freya to rest in the small boat, he had caught sight of the mark on her arm. He did not truly notice it at the time, and yet, it had an impact.

He was still hesitant the next time he met someone bearing that tattoo. He was still curious. That hint of jealousy, however, gave way to regret, to grief... to blame. The Druids had turned their back on Freya; she carried their sigil but not their support. If anyone was responsible for her fate-- well, in truth, it was the sorceress who cursed her. The sorceress was not the only one, though. Surely, in a community full of those who were familiar with magic, someone could have helped her. Someone should have helped.

Of course, Merlin could not let any of those thoughts or feelings show. He was an old hat at deception by now; what was one more instance? Except, it did make him think of when he had not needed to deceive, at all. When he was free to simply be himself. With Freya.

If only she had felt that same freedom...

Date: 2012-10-09 06:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kleinefee92.livejournal.com
This is such a gorgeous - and melancholy - exploration of Merlin's view of both the druids and his brief time with Freya.

Lovely.

Date: 2012-10-09 11:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] yenny2206.livejournal.com
This was loverly hon!

Date: 2012-10-10 01:55 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] k-nightfox.livejournal.com
Sad but beautiful!

Date: 2012-10-10 03:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jelazakazone.livejournal.com
:( Why you gotta make me all sad like that. Well done.

Date: 2012-10-10 01:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hpfangirl71.livejournal.com
I am a huge Merthur shipper and rarely like the boys with anyone else but that episode with Freya made me rethink that. I think Merlin and Freya were perfect together and I was so sad to see them part. This story is so full of that heartfelt angst that Merlin felt for the girl he loved but couldn't help. Thinking that someone else might have helped her must have been hurtful to him and he would see the druids in a new light because of that. Great job on this story and prompt!! <3

Date: 2012-10-10 09:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] inspired-being.livejournal.com
Is sad. I liked the insight to Merlin's mind though. Makes you want him to find someone to make him happy again *hugs Merlin*

Date: 2012-10-11 09:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] weepingwillow9.livejournal.com
That was adorable, but so, so sad. Beautifully done!

Date: 2012-10-22 06:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] archaeologist-d.livejournal.com
Oh, poor Freya. I liked how Merlin was thinking that the druids could have helped her. Well done.

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