Author's Note: I know that I am starting a story at a time that I should not to, but I just suddenly thought about this story. Yes, I had this planned several months ago; however, this is the first time I got motivated to write this, even before finishing 'Remember the Moonlight, Forever'! (Do not worry that I have forgotten it if you are, I haven't!) Of course, thanks for all the people who have read 'Remember the Moonlight, Forever', 'Special Gifts for Special Ones' and 'Rhythm of Love', my previous stories. Love for all of you!

In this story, (spoilers for Season 3) Morgana is openly Uther's daughter and officially the princess (a bit like 'Special Gifts for Special Ones, this is originally planned for the sequel of 'Special'!), and Merlin is her lover, and they are now discovered by Uther. A good Morgana right here! And hmm… I changed some settings about Uther's love life too…

Special thanks for my mother for thinking up the name of this story.

Yes, Ana (Katie4ever), I have promised you this. And I am doing this now, picking my heart to write this. The whole story is going to be for you, as I promised!

Disclaimer: Really, I do not own Merlin. If I own it, a love triangle will happen between Merlin, Arthur and a good Morgana, not Arthur, Lancelot and Gwen!

Milestone of Love

~Only a romance which faced some challenges is a real one; after all, feelings fall apart easily because they are not tested, not being strong enough to get through difficulties, dangers and dilemmas.~

Merlin was standing in the small hall for royalty meetings. He was nervous. It was hard not to, because right now, he was going to face the king, confessing his love affair. He of course did not choose this to happen; Uther just… caught him and his love kissing. A thin, slender hand entwined with his, he tried to swallow his anxiousness and fear. He smiled, Morgana. She was going to stand and fight for their relationship, and they had got Arthur by their side right now. The prince wanted his sister to be happy, so he decided to help them to get over Uther's stubborn head, let him agreed to let them be with each other. Merlin doubted that, Morgana as well, Arthur, who said this, was not so confident now as he saw his father's face.

'Arthur, Morgana.' Uther sat on the throne, addressing to the trio first. He greeted his children but when he turned to Merlin, he scorned and growled. 'You.' He let his anger lashed out at the servant boy. 'How dare you kiss my daughter? Do you know WHO you are? You are merely a servant to the prince and you DATE with the PRINCESS! How dare you? HOW DARE YOU!'

Merlin really wanted to leave, but he cannot. He was not going to escape, at least let Arthur and Morgana tried to convince their father first. Although it was clearly not a very promising plan.

Morgana stepped in front of Merlin protectively. She looked at the king's eyes, and just said, 'Father, I know you will not approve us, but at least give him a chance to leave Camelot before killing him! I do not that I am going to be happy or not, I know I never will if Merlin is not with me. But spare him; I will take the blame gladly, please!' She was pleading, knowing fully that Uther was going to execute Merlin if she started arguing with him. Uther was taken back; he supposed Morgana was going to quarrel with him. That's what his opinionate daughter usually did, but she changed to a much softer girl to protect this certain servant. And he saw it, pure love in her eyes when she talked about the boy, her face also lit up.

Uther drifted off to think about his first wife, Arthur's mother, Ygraine. Ygraine was a quiet and shy princess when their parents introduced them together in a ball. She was a typical princess, with shining blonde long hair, big blue eyes and soft, sweet laughter. She loved him, expressing her feelings to him like what Morgana was doing right now. He hated the fact that he pushed her to death… Then Vivienne. He was astonished by Gorlois's wife. She was so different with Ygraine, while she was also a princess, from a kingdom that Gorlois defended successfully. She spoke her mind out loud, unlike his dead wife's shyness. She challenged her husband, even Uther himself. He did not really hate it, although he threatened Vivienne. She was not afraid and Uther fell for her because of this. She was a lively, brave princess; having raven, curly long hair, pale soft skin and emerald eyes, always laughed heartily. Yes, he grieved for Gorlois's death, but deep in his heart, he thought he finally got his chance to have Vivienne, raising their baby daughter and his son together. His world just broken down after a year of their wedding, she left him...

He felt a hand on his shoulder. A pair of concerned baby blue eyes got into his eyes. 'Father? Are you alright?' Uther looked up and saw Arthur looking at him. He nodded firmly. He looked back on Morgana, and saw she looked at him hopefully, but clearly doubted he would let this go. An unhappy princess for his daughter was certainly not something he wanted. Granting her wish and let her happy at this life-long important moment, that's what Vivienne said to him for the royal siblings' upbringing.

Surprising to Arthur, Morgana and Merlin, he said, 'That's okay, Morgana. I will let you be together. And nobody will be punished for this. But your future husband must be suitable for you so…' He waved his hand for Merlin to come forward.

'Merlin. I am not going to make it easy to win my daughter. I got a hard time trying to win her mother, and I need you to do the same. I will prepare three tasks for you. Be ready for them tomorrow morning. They will come rather unexpected. Get a night rest.' Uther looked straight in Merlin's sapphire blue eyes.

Merlin knew that the tasks were definitely meant one word- troubles. However, getting Uther to be first-graded approve of their relationship were already a miracle, and he just did not want to give up Morgana. He had to do them, and complete all of them successfully, for her.

I know this is a short chapter, but it is just the beginning! So please forgive me for this! I will try to write a longer chap. next time. Please review this and make me happy! A… chocolate and kiss for you who reviewed!

P.S. - Next: Merlin will start his first task unknowingly. Going to Tintagel, a strange land for him was not so good for a starter task… And was he going to be successful or failed? It was all on the inhabitants of Tintagel's hand.