Hey everyone, I'm going to try and write this and Disbelief at the same time and update within a reasonable amount of time. This should be interesting. I've been toying with this for a while in my head, so hopefully it's good!

Disclaimer: I do not claim to own Merlin or any of the awesomeness associated with it.

Arthur was mad. Merlin was late, again. He got up and went to Gaius' chambers. Gaius looked up and sighed as he saw Arthur storm into Merlin's room.

"You just missed him sire. He overslept; he's probably in the kitchens getting your breakfast." Arthur groaned realizing he could have stayed in bed. He was about to leave when he saw a book sitting on Merlin's bed. He picked it up and flipped it open. It looked to be a diary of some sort. He snorted. "I always knew you were a girl Merlin. I wonder what you write about though…" He tucked the book under his shoulder and left, heading back to his chambers to wait for Merlin. Merlin was still taking an obscenely long time, so he decided to open it.

Dear Diary,

Mother got this for me, as a going away present. I'm leaving for Camelot in the morning. I don't know where she even got the money for it. This past year's harvest wasn't that good. I worry about her, she always puts me infront of her self. I'm almost 17 now, I can take care of myself. I certainly don't need a diary. Still, I'd feel guilty if I didn't write in it, and to be honest, I always have loved writing. I know I'm lucky, knowing how to read and write. Hardly anyone here can even write their own name, there's just no need to. Ealdor is a farming village, so the only education one really needs around here is about plants. I've taught Will a little bit, but he says he doesn't have the patience for "all those squiggly lines". Will is the only friend I've ever had. People are scared of me. They call me a demon or devil child. Mother says that's why I need to go to Camelot. I'm staying with my Uncle Gaius, he's the court physician there. I'm not sure why Camelot though. It's dangerous for someone like me, I've heard of things that happen there from the foreign traders that pass through here. I've gotten better at controlling my gifts though. Hopefully the gods will protect me and I'll be safe. I should get to bed now, I'm leaving for Camelot at dawn. I haven't told Will yet. I don't think I can face him. He'll get mad and call me a coward. I wish I could just stay.

-Merlin

Arthur looked down at the parchment. What did Merlin mean, people called him a demon. Why would anyone be scared of him. Why is it dangerous for him in Camelot. And Merlin is a lot younger than he thought. Arthur was 19 when he met Merlin, and he always assumed that they were the same age. To think the boy was three years younger freaked him out. He hid the book when he saw Merlin stumble in.

"Good morning sire!" He said with that ridiculous grin on his face.

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