Sickness Served Sweet

by Miss Enthusiasimal

Morgana is raising an army and her soldiers- sorcerers from across the land. Merlin must stop them from marching on Camelot. But when the only hope Camelot has is plagued by a deadly virus, can Merlin save them all? .::. Will have a sequel and Whump!

1. Nightmares and Worries

Chapter One- Nightmares and Worries

Merlin was exhausted by the end of the day. Having to run around for Gaius and Arthur, plus doing odd favours for the knights was getting to be very tiring. But Merlin just couldn't say no to them, after all, Arthur could have him put in the stocks!

So when he trudged up to his chambers and fell to his bed, he was asleep immediately.

But this did not last long.

No sooner had he started to dream, did it turn into a nightmare. There Morgana stood, looking regal and imposing. She seemed to be staring into the distance, though there was none to speak of in this dream land.

"Morgana?" he asked warily.

"Hello," she said with a sneer, "I know what you are."

Merlin froze. He had this nightmare often, but never like this. Normally he was in battle or something and Morgana or Arthur saw him use magic. But this…this was entirely different.

"You're a sorcerer," she said. "But do not be afraid. I am here to help you."

Merlin frowned, incredibly confused. Why would she try to help him?

"Oh and this is real," she said. "It's not just a dream."

"In three days my army will be at the Land of Fallen Kings," she continued, "I would like you to join me there. Together we will create a new world where you do not have to be afraid. Bring your family. We will keep them safe. I will wait at the Land of Fallen Kings for two days."

And then he woke up, gasping for breath.

That was real, he thought, standing up and running down the stairs to Gaius.

"Gaius-" he began but Gaius was already awake, looking just as frightened as Merlin felt.

"Did she speak to you as well?" Gaius asked him.

Merlin nodded and sat down opposite him, "She's raising an army again."

"Do you think she spoke to many others?" asked Gaius.

"I don't think she knew who she was speaking to," said Merlin. "Think about it Gaius, would she really want me or you to join her? After what we've done?"

"True. True," mumbled Gaius, "Should we tell Arthur?"

"No," said Merlin immediately, "Not yet."

"We could tell him we got the information from someone else," said Gaius.

"It's too risky," said Merlin.

"Well I can't say I whole-heartedly agree with you Merlin," said Gaius seriously. "But I will agree to do as you say."

Merlin just hoped he'd done the right thing.