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Hello, hope you are having a good day. This is my new Mergana story Remember. Please continue to vote for the Mergana story that you want to read next. To do that on Ao3, go to my story Mergana POLL and vote. On ff, you can go to my profile and at the top, you can vote. You can vote up to four stories. Please try to use those votes. This is the Modern Mergana AU. I have finally found a name for it. Hope you like it.
Morgana walked the streets in her small town. She looked around at the sights till she saw a coffee shop. She went in and ordered a cup of coffee. She saw a man sitting by himself at a table next to the window. She went to him.
"Is anyone sitting here?" Morgana asked.
"Just you." Merlin answered. Morgana smiled and sat down across from him.
"My name is Morgana Pendragon. What's yours?"
"Merlin."
"Like in the magician Merlin?"
"Yes. What about your name?"
"Yeah. I was named after her. But I hope I don't do the things that she did."
"I don't see you as an evil witch."
"Really?"
"Yeah. You look like a beautiful princess. Like Guinevere."
"Well, thank you. And I'll say that you don't even come close to be like the old man in the legends. You remind me of a knight who was bold and brave. What was his name? He had an affair with Guinevere."
"Lancelot?"
"Yeah, him."
"So, what are you doing here?"
"I just finished school and I decided to move her. I work at the keepsake shop across the street. You?"
"I finished school a couple of years ago. I grew up near here. I work at a local farm. When I'm not there, I work at the library, or at the school. I keep going from job to job."
"Trying to find out who you are?"
"I guess you could say that."
"It's nice here though. I'm mean it's cold and it's nice as big as London, but I love it. It's quiet, peaceful, beautiful, and it isn't crowded."
"Yeah. I visited London a few times, I never liked it, but we do have a small city nearby."
"Is that where you're from?"
"Yes, actually. How did you know?"
"How you act? You look like a country boy, but you act like a city boy and you talk like one too."
"And are you an expert?"
"No, but I did date a few country boys."
Merlin looked at his watch.
"I'd love to stay and chat, but I have to get to work before my boss comes and kills me." Merlin sighed.
"Me too. It was nice meeting you." Morgana answered.
"You too."
They stood up and shook hands.
"I don't work Sunday, we go have a coffee date." Merlin suggested.
"I'd like that." Morgana chuckled.
"Ok. We can meet here at 9?"
"9 sounds perfect."
"Ok. See you then."
Merlin left the coffee shop. Morgana smiled as she watched him walk away. Then she went to work. She went to the shop and saw her co-worker. She took care of her things in the back of the shop and then went to the counter.
"You look happy." Her co-worker said.
"I am. I met this cute guy at the coffee shop. His name is Merlin. And we have a coffee date at 9 on Sunday." Morgana answered.
"Good. Merlin is a nice guy."
"He seems quiet and shy."
"He is. He's been living here for 5 years. I've never seen him out on dates or with other people very often. He doesn't drink or do anything that most people do."
"He's still cute."
"Yes, he is."
"So, Gwen. Who is your boyfriend?"
"Oh, I wouldn't say we're dating. It's just a crush really."
"Who is it?"
"You'll think it's silly."
"No, I won't. I swear. I won't say anything negative. Now, come on. Who is it?"
"Arthur Pendragon."
"My half-brother."
"Yes."
"What do you like about him?"
"I don't know. He's handsome, charming, rough-tough save the world kind of guy."
"He is that."
"It's silly. He probably doesn't even know that I exist."
"No, it isn't. And he does know that you exist."
"It could never work though."
"Never say never. If I know one thing, Arthur likes shy, sweet, and kind-hearted girls. And you are one of them."
They chuckled. Merlin arrived at work and saw his boss talking to one of the guys.
"There you are. What kept you?" His boss exclaimed.
"Sorry, Arthur, I got talking with someone." Merlin sighed. Arthur started walking next to him.
"Ok, give me the whole story. Who was he?"
"It wasn't a he, it was a she."
"Oh. What's her name?"
"Morgana Pendragon."
"My half-sister?"
"Yeah. She's really nice."
"Yes, she is. So, have you finally found a girl to go out with? Is my sister your type?"
"I don't know her very well, Arthur. She's nice and I like her, but it may not work."
"Never say never. Come on, we have work to do. We have to get the wheat planted."
They got to work. That Sunday, Morgana met Merlin at the coffee shop. She saw him waiting at the table. She sat down and smiled at him.
"So, I hear that you are my boss' half-sister." Merlin said.
"You work for Arthur?" Morgana wondered.
"Yeah. Why?"
"He can be hard on some people."
"He's hard on me, but I can handle it."
They talked for a few hours. Then they walked around. They went to the lake and saw the island in the middle.
"Do you wonder what could be on the island?" Morgana asked.
"I heard stories that it's where a great king was buried. They say that King Arthur is buried over there." Merlin answered.
"What happened?"
"They say that war was declared between him and his half-sister Morgana. They fought at the battle of Camlann. Mordred dealt Arthur a deadly blow, but it didn't kill him till a few days later. Arthur killed Mordred. They say that Merlin took Arthur here to be healed but he died on the way. He sent Arthur's body across the lake and remained here. Prophecy says that Arthur will return at Albion's greatest need."
"What happened to Merlin?"
"They don't really say. Rumors are that he eventually died from everything that had happened. The burden of losing his friend was too much and it killed him slowly."
"It must have been painful."
"Yeah."
They continued walking.
"So how old are you?" Morgana asked.
"25." Merlin answered.
"Same."
The wind blew, and Morgana shivered slightly.
"Let's go inside. I know a place where we can get something to eat." Merlin said.
"Ok." Morgana answered. They went inside and ate. They spent the rest of the day talking and laughing. That night, Merlin walked Morgana home. "Thank you for today. I really enjoyed it."
"No problem. I enjoyed it too."
"SO, will we have a second date?"
"Tomorrow at 8."
"See you then."
Merlin went home. Over the next few months, Merlin and Morgana dated. It was a cold winter day. It had snowed heavily, and the power was out in many areas. Merlin woke up and got a texted from Morgana that she had lost power. He got up and looked out the window and saw the storm that was brewing. He got on his winter clothes and went to her apartment. He knocked on the door. Morgana opened the door and saw him.
"Why are you here?" Morgana asked.
"You said you lost power. I was going to bring you over to my place. I have the truck running outside." Merlin answered
"You don't have to."
"Well, everyone else has problem gone to some else's house. Besides, I can't let you freeze to death."
Morgana packed a few clothes and got dressed. They went to Merlin's house and went inside.
"I'll get the fire going. Sit down and get warmed up." Merlin suggested. Morgana took her wet coat and boats off. She went over to the couch and sat down. She watched as Merlin got the fire going. Soon the room was warm. Merlin grabbed a blanket and wrapped it around Morgana. He put a few more down next to the fireplace so that they would warm up.
"Thank you, Merlin." Morgana shivered.
"Do you want anything? I can make some tea."
"Tea's fine."
"Ok."
Merlin went and made tea. A few minutes later, he came over and took touched the blankets. When they were warm enough, he picked them up and covered Morgana.
"Warm enough?" Merlin wondered.
"Yes, thank you Merlin." Morgana answered.
"Anything for you."
Morgana smiled, and Merlin kissed Morgana's forehead. When the tea was ready, Merlin came over and handed a cup to Morgana.
"Careful, it's hot." Merlin warned.
"Thank you." Morgana replied.
"I'll be right back. These clothes are not very comfortable."
Merlin went his bedroom. When he came out, he was in a hoodie and sweat pants. He sat on the other side and covered himself with a few blankets from his bedroom. They drank their tea and watched the fire.
"You can stay here till there's power in your apartment." Merlin suggested.
"Thank you, Merlin. I think I'll take you up on that offer." Morgana answered.
"You can have my room. Most of these rooms are dirty and cluttered and it would take me all day to clean them. I'll sleep on the couch."
"No, I can sleep on the couch. Besides, it's closer to the fire."
"I have a heater in my room. My bed is comfortable and warmer than out here."
"Fine. I'll take your offer."
"Good."
"What were you doing when you got my text?"
"Sleeping."
"At 3pm."
"Yeah. I sleep in whenever I have the chance."
Morgana watched as Merlin moved so that he was closer.
"It's funny how we know almost everything about each other and yet we still keep finding out more." Morgana said as she moved to lay her head on Merlin's lap.
"We all have our little secrets." Merlin replied.
"Gwen told me that in the 5 years you had been living here, she had never seen you around other people. You never drank or did anything that most adults did."
"I had struggling with under age drinking. When I gave it up, I vowed never to drink again. I had a girlfriend and I thought that it would work but she ditched me and that's when I started drinking."
"I'm sorry."
"Well, I have you now."
"And I won't be ditching you anytime soon. I'd rather live with you till the day I die."
"If you really want to be with me forever, we could get married."
"Are you asking me to marry you?"
"Why? Do you want get married?"
"Yes."
"Then I'm asking. Morgana Pendragon, will you marry me?"
"Yes."
Morgana sat up and Merlin pulled her close as they kissed passionately. When they pulled away, Merlin went to the mantle and grabbed a small box. He opened it and pulled out the ring.
"I was going to give this to my other girlfriend, but she ditched me before I could." Merlin explained as he walked over to Morgana and put it on her finger. "Now, it's yours."
"It's beautiful, Merlin." Morgana answered as she looked down at it and then at Merlin. They kissed again. Next month, they got married and Morgana moved in with Merlin. Spring came, and Merlin started working for Arthur again.
"So, how do you like being a married man?" Arthur asked.
"It's good. I like it." Merlin replied.
"I need some dating advice. You know Gwen?"
"Yeah."
"Well, I want to ask her out, but she probably hates me."
"Why don't you ask her?"
"I can't."
"Just go hang out with her. That's all Morgana and I did."
"Ok. I'll do it. Thanks. I owe you one."
Merlin went home and saw Morgana cleaning the living room.
"So, I hear Arthur cam to his senses and asked Gwen out?" Morgana wondered.
"Yeah, he did." Merlin sighed.
"I was there when he did it. Gwen hasn't stop smiling since."
"I told Arthur to just hang out with her and it looks like he just decided to ask her out."
"It does."
Morgana groaned painfully and sat down. Merlin went to her and squeezed her hand.
"Is something wrong?" Merlin asked.
"Nothing. It's just cramps." Morgana sighed.
"Morgana, is something wrong? We've been married for three months and for the past month you've woken up sick to your stomach. Are you… pregnant?"
Morgana sat up and nodded. She pulled out a pregnancy test and a picture.
"I took a test yesterday and when I saw the results, I went to the doctor's office and they confirmed it. We're having a baby." Morgana exclaimed. They hugged and kissed.
TBC
Yes, there is a reason why I kind of skimmed through it. I could have added more details, but I wanted to get started to the point. The next chapter will begin almost four years later.