Summary: Arthur sets a plan to make Gwen his forever. Merlin enchants Morgana so she doesn't become evil and he soon realizes he can't break the spell and Morgana falls in love with him. Trouble assures when Merlin finds out he changed his destiny and will become king of the druids. While Uther does anything in his power to find out whom Emrys is and kill him. (Morgana knows Uther is her father. It was never kept from her.)
Story has been rebeta
Prologue
In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. His name: Merlin. The boy became so powerful that even destiny couldn't even set his fate and that he had sealed his destiny with not just the one and true king of Camelot, King Arthur, but also Morgana Pendragon.
This is how the most powerful warlock in history changed his destiny.
Remake of Queen of Hearts.
The doors open to reveal Gwen dressed in a rich, purple and gold gown, walking down the aisle between the knights and courtiers of Camelot. Gwen kneels on the dais before King Arthur.
"By the sacred laws vested in me, I pronounce you Guinevere, Queen of Camelot," King Arthur said. He crowns her, takes her hand and they each sit on a throne.
Morgana wakes startled, and looks at her healing bracelet. She sits up flustered by receiving the same dream over and over each night. She knows this is a vision.
"Is everything alright, My Lady?" Gwen asked.
"I'm fine. It's late. You should go to bed," Morgana says.
"Well, Goodnight."
"Goodnight." Morgana watches her leave with relieve. She waits an hour before she gets up and grabs her hooded robe. She opens the door and sneaks outside toward the balcony. She smiles when she sees Morgause standing there.
"Hello, Sister."
Morgana hugs her. "I can't tell you how good it is to see you."
"I received your message. Tell me about these dreams that are so troubling to you."
"They show a ceremony in Camelot. It's my serving girl, Gwen, she sits beside Arthur on a throne. She's crowned queen. I see the same thing night after night. It's a vision I know it is," Morgana said.
"It is a prophecy," her sister said.
"How can that be? She's a servant. Uther would never allow Arthur to marry her," Morgana said.
There are many futures, Sister. Some are shrouded in mist, and others are clear as cut glass. But your gift is powerful, and this vision cannot be ignored. You cannot allow this serving girl to take your rightful place upon the throne. Whatever relationship exists between Arthur and Gwen, you must destroy it," her sister said.
Morgana smiles. "I have a plan that will work perfectly."
From nearby in the dark, Merlin watches and stands there surprised. What was he going to do? He had to do something. Morgana's sister was turning them against Camelot. Morgana was turning against them. Was what the dragon spoke of coming true? Was Morgana really going to become an evil witch?
He needed a plan and he needed to find one soon.
Gwen arranges breakfast and jumps. "You startled me. You're up early this morning."
"I...I couldn't sleep. I went for a walk... It must be hard."
"What's that?" Gwen asked.
"Hiding your feelings for him."
"I'm not sure what you mean," Gwen said.
"I know how you feel about Arthur and how he feels about you. Do you deny it?" Morgana asked kindly. " It's such a shame you can't be more open about your feelings for each other."
Gwen pulls her hand away surprised. "If you'll excuse me, My Lady."
Morgana smiles.
Merlin sits at the table with Gaius. "I'm telling you Gaius. She's planning something. She had a vision of Arthur and Gwen together and she's going to do something bad. I know it," Merlin said.
"You can't do anything Merlin. Lady Morgana and no one must know your secret. You can not do anything about it," Gaius said.
"I can help her. Help her with her powers," Merlin said. "And make sure she doesn't turn evil.
"No, she could tell Uther and… What do you mean, evil?"
"I spoke with Kilgharrah," Merlin said.
"It's very dangerous to speak to him near Camelot. Someone could see you," Gaius said.
"He said I have a destiny to restore magic to Camelot. I believe him and I believe in Arthur."
"Arthur?"
"Yes, Kilgharrah said Arthur would be the one and future king of Camelot. He will restore Magic, but I'm suppose to help him," Merlin said.
"You mean, keep him alive long enough." Gaius said knowing the prince was a danger magnet.
"Yes, which is another problem we have. I saw Morgause last night."
"This is not good. I can get someone to mention to Uther that Morgause was in the castle last night, but if you help Morgana your risk exposing your secret," Gaius said.
Merlin sighed. "Arthur and Gwen are my friends. I must do something." Merlin's eyes lit up with gleam. "I have a great idea."
"Why do I fear I won't like this," Gaius said.
Merlin only smiled as he told Gaius his plan.
Morgana stood and reached for the door just when she heard a knock. She jumped startled and opened the door. She was surprised to see Merlin standing there with flowers in his hand. "Merlin, what is this?"
"Its for you, lady Morgana." Merlin smiled in his best interest. His eyes wondered to the tan dress she wore that pushed up her lovely bosom. Oh hells. Why was he looking at her like that? For some reason he never noticed how lovely she was. Maybe it was something she done with her hair.
"Thank you Merlin. Should I be worried why you're being so nice," Morgana teased
"Why wouldn't I? You're beautiful and… can I come in?' Merlin was tongue-tied.
Morgana watched him carefully and smirked noticing his rosy cheeks. 'You may." She stepped aside to let him in. Then she closed the door.
"There is something I want to tell you," Merlin said. "Something I wish I told you earlier. It might have helped you sooner and I fear…I might be too late."
"Too late for what?" Morgana asked.
Merlin couldn't believe he was actually going to do this. He knew Kilgharrah told him it was best if the witch was dead and Gaius was tell him to keep his secret hidden from her. He didn't believe that. He believed it was possible she could change. "I know what you're going through. I know more then any other druid," he whispered.
"What are you talking about?" Morgana asked intrigued.
Merlin leaned closer. "I know what you can do."
"What are you talking about, Merlin?" Morgana stared at him with a mix of worry and amusement.
"I know you can do magic and are a seer," Merlin said.
"That's outlandish. Do you expect me to…"
"I won't tell anyone," Merlin said.
"Why would you think I have magic?" Morgana turned away with her back facing him.
Here goes nothing. "I have magic," Merlin whispered.
Morgana turned to face him. "Wha…what?"
Merlin sighed. He prayed he was doing the right thing. He whispered an incantation and his eyes glowed.
Morgana watched with surprised as four yellow butterfly's floated out of his hand and flew around her. Morgana smiled. 'I can't believe it."
"You must not tell no one of this," Merlin whispered.
Morgana placed the flowers down on her desk. "All this time. How do you keep it so hidden? You been Arthur's servant for two years now and they never expected a thing. Why did you not tell me the day when I thought I was going crazy?"
"I'm sorry. I was scared," Merlin said. "I was afraid you might…tell someone."
"You mean of Uther." Morgana rolled her eyes. "He would be the last person I would ever say anything too. This is so good. We could work together and stop him from executing others. Does anyone else know of this?"
"Just my mother and one other person. I have helped many Druids escape Morgana, but I am loyal to Arthur. I see him in the future as the one and future king of Camelot and he will restore magic. I saw it," Merlin said.
"You can't be serious. Arthur is almost like Uther. He will never bring magic back," Morgana said.
"It is my destiny to help him bring magic back to Camelot," Merlin said. "And I can see the future at times."
"Then what did you see? Did you see anything about my fate?" Morgana asked..
Merlin wouldn't dare tell her what her fate was. He was hoping to change it. "I saw nothing of your fate. Give me your hand."
"Why?"
"I want to show you something," Merlin said.
Morgana hesitated at first then let him take her hand. They walked to the fireplace and he held her hand as he pointed toward the fire. "Repeat after me."
"Adadaþ þine ast min frndum ond min fedum."Merlin and Morgana's eyes lit yellow and the fire before them danced. Two flames stood above the fire in shape of dragons. Both dragons danced with each other among the flames.
Morgana smiled and watched it. What surprised her even more that Merlin had magic. He was a servant boy. A sorceress that lied to everyone here. Even Arthur and Uther. They have never expected a thing for the past couple years since Merlin moved here and she would have never expected it. He was good at keeping a secret. She had to admit he had played it well. For the first time in her life she was glad that Merlin admitted his secret to her. She actually had someone else other then her sister to confine in and to help her with her magic.
"It's good to see you laugh again," Merlin said.
Morgana smiled and cupped his hand. "Thank you."
"You're welcome my lady." Merlin stood and walked toward the door. "Just remember your powers are something to not to be afraid of."
"I'll remember. Can you come back…maybe tonight," Morgana said.
Merlin turned and faced her with a smile on his face. "Sure." Merlin whispered a spell and the dragon from the fire disappeared. Before he left he turned toward Morgana. "You have two paths of your destiny Morgana and I pray you choose the right path to take."
Morgana watched him leave then shuts the door. She wondered what he met. Did he see her destiny? She wasn't sure if she believed that Arthur would bring magic back. She didn't trust that destiny.
Merlin had a wide smile on his face, but it disappeared as he almost ran into Uther.
"What are you doing?" Uther asked with narrowed eyes at the servant.
"Um, nothing. Sorry sire. I was just giving Lady Morgana her breakfast," Merlin said sheepishly.
"Where's Gwen?" Uther asked.
The door open startling Merlin. "Father, stop giving him a hard time. I gave Gwen the day off. Merlin was happy to help." Morgana smiled. "Bye Merlin."
Merlin hurried off as Uther talked with his daughter. That was a close one. He would hate to see what would happen if Uther ever caught him or her with magic.
His mind did wonder how was the picnic with Gwen and Arthur. He hoped they didn't get into any trouble.
"It feels different, doesn't it? Being away from Camelot?" Gwen asked in Arthur's arms.
"I love Camelot more than I can say, but when I'm there, sometimes I feel I can hardly breathe everyone expects so much of me. Being here with you? I can be myself," Arthur said.
"I like that, you being yourself." Gwen gently traced her finger up his neck.
"Sometimes I dream of leaving Camelot."
"Really? Where would you go?" Gwen asked.
"I don't know. Somewhere where nobody knew who I was. I'd get some land and become a farmer," Arthur said.
Gwen laughs. "I can hardly see you toiling away in the fields all day."
"Obviously I'd take Merlin with me; he can do all the hard work."
"I'm sure he'd love that." Gwen laughs.
Gwen and Arthur recline on pillows cuddled close together.
"We should be heading back to Camelot soon," Gwen said resting her head on his shoulder.
"We could stay a while longer. Don't know when we'll have the chance to do this again," Arthur said with a smile as he caressed her cheek. "Stay still."
"Is it bandits?" Gwen looks alarmed.
Arthur reaches toward his sword, picks up a glove and grabs at something over Gwen's head. She ducks under his arm and gasps. "A wasp."
Arthur grins. Gwen lets out a puff of laughter and kisses Arthur.
Arthur smiles and wraps his arm about her tighter as he lays on top of her and kisses up her neck and toward her lovely lips.
Morgana smiles as Uther and her race on horses toward the clearing out in the woods. She knew it was risky, but she didn't care. She knew Merlin would be mad, but she would make sure he didn't find out. With Merlin by her side she knew they would bring magic back to Camelot. The only problem was she had to get Uther out of the picture for good and Gwen.
Her first thing was getting Gwen out of Camelot. Even if that met going to drastic measures, so be it. There was no way she was letting Gwen become queen.
Arthur and Gwen are startled out of their make out session when Morgana and Uther ride up. Gwen gasps horrified. Arthur sighs annoyed at his father. How did they find them?
"Arthur!" Uther roars not very happy. "What are you doing with the servant girl?"
Morgana pretends she's surprised.
Arthur helps Gwen up. "What does it look like I was doing father?"
Gwen gasped surprised by Arthur's forwardness.
Uther looked like he wanted to toss him in the dungeon. "Excuse me you don't talk to your father that way."
Arthur ignored him and helped Gwen up on the horse. He got on his horse and turned toward his father. "I think we should discuss this at the palace." Then he rides off leaving his father in the dust.
Uther growls annoyed.
Morgana smiles.
Arthur paces annoyed. If it weren't for his father's guards he wouldn't be standing here. Damn his father. Uther enters with a blank expression, then guffaws as he approaches Arthur. Uther slaps Arthur on the shoulder and laughs.
Perplexed, Arthur starts laughing too. Maybe his father had a change of heart. "I thought you'd be furious," Arthur said.
"I was young once, I'm more than familiar with the temptations of serving girls," his father said.
"I'm sorry I kept it from you. I thought it for the best," Arthur said.
"No serious harm has been done. I can't allow it to continue, obviously."
"What are you talking about?" Arthur should have known it was too good to be true.
"You can never see this girl again," Uther said.
"You just said that no harm had been done," Arthur said angrily.
"You've had your fun, now it must come to an end."
"What does it matter that Guinevere's a servant?" Arthur asked.
"The survival of Camelot depends on forging an alliance through your marriage. I will not have you giving up your virtue before you are married. And imagine the outburst by the people if you got a servant girl pregnant. You would disgrace our people," Uther said.
"Gwen is not just an servant girl. I love her. I can't marry someone who I don't have feelings for," Arthur said.
"Your first duty is to Camelot. Not for love," his father said.
Arthur wanted more then anything to yell at him. "I care about her..."
"I cannot allow this. I forbid it."
"You can't forbid my feelings any more than I can. I won't deny them any longer, I love her. I love Guinevere," Arthur said.
Uther stared at him in shock. "You leave me no choice then; she's banished from the city."
"No, you can't do that."
"She has three days to leave. To return is on pain of death." Uther turned toward the window.
"She has nowhere to go! Her, her life is in Camelot," Arthur said.
"You have caused this to happen, Arthur. My decision is final."
"Please, do not banish her. I give you my solemn word that I'll never see her again," Arthur said.
"You have made it clear to me that you cannot control your feelings for this girl."
"No! I..." Arthur grabs Uther's arm, pauses when he sees Uther's expression, and lets go.
"This is for your own good."
Arthur watches his father leave. What has he done? What was he going to do? Arthur goes to his chambers to find Merlin waiting for him. "Merlin? How did father find us?"
"What are you talking about?" Merlin asked.
"Father found me and Gwen out in the field today…kissing. He banished her, Merlin."
"What?" Merlin is surprised. He had a good idea who might have done it. "How did Uther know where to find you?"
"I don't know. You were the only person who knew where we were," Arthur said with crossed arms.
"I didn't tell him. Morgana knows."
"Morgana wouldn't do this to me," Arthur said. "You know Merlin, you couldn't keep a secret if your life depended on it!"
"You'd be surprised!"
"What's that supposed to mean?" Arthur said.
"Nothing. What are you going to do?"
"I don't know," Arthur said. "I need to find Gwen."
Merlin leaves and makes his way outside and to Gwen's place. "Gwen."
"Oh, hi Merlin." Gwen said opening up her door.
"I can't believe Uther did this," Merlin said.
"There is so much to do. I'll have to sell everything I can't take with me. And of course I need to find a new maid for Morgana," Gwen said.
"Gwen."
"Do you know anyone suitable?" Gwen said.
"Gwen, stop it. Where would you go?" Merlin asked.
Gwen slumps onto her bed and shakes her head, holding back tears. "I don't know. I've spent my whole life in Camelot; it's all I know. Everything I care about is here. I have nothing else."
"I'll think of something," Merlin said. "I promise."
That night, Arthur is almost falls asleep at his desk when the door opens. Guards walk in and start searching the place. "What are you doing?"
"Sorry, Arthur. Your father is having your chambers to be searched," Sir Leon said.
Arthur sighed annoyed. He stood there with arms crossed. Merlin enters. "What's going on?"
"My father has ordered my chambers to be searched," Arthur said.
"What for?"
"I don't know?" Arthur said.
The guards leave. Merlin and Arthur talk for a moment. Merlin leaves and sees some guards dragging Gwen into the palace."
"Arthur?" Merlin ran back in his room.
"What is it?"
"Gwen."
The guards drop Gwen to her knees in front of Uther. Uther holds poultice out in front of her. "Do you recognize it?"
"I've never seen it before in my life," Gwen said.
"Really? I believe you planted it in Arthur's Chambers to enchant him," Uther said.
Gwen's eyes widened that he would think of such a thing. "What? That's not true."
"Why else would Arthur fall in love with someone like you?"
"I don't expect someone like you to understand that," Gwen spat.
Uther slaps Gwen across the face with the back of his hand.
"My Lord! Gwen has always been a loyal and trusted servant!" Morgana said. She hated to do this to Gwen, but it was a cost, but she would not put up with Uther hitting her maid.
"I have no doubt she's feigned loyalty while using her position to get close to my son."
The doors burst open.
"What is the meaning of this?" Arthur said, angry.
"This poultice was found under your pillow. Some kind of love charm. You are under its spell."
"That's ridiculous," Arthur said.
"How would you know?" his father said.
"Because I know how I feel. I'm not enchanted," Arthur said.
"So can you tell me how it came to be in your room?" Uther said.
Merlin stood there. He wanted to do something. Anything to help his friend Gwen. He watched Morgana. He knew she had something to do with this. He thought he was changing her. Maybe Kilgharrah was right. Maybe it was too late for Morgana to be saved.
"I don't know, but I don't believe Guinevere put it there."
"Until its spell is broken, I can't take anything you say as the truth. Arthur is under her spell. It's the only rational explanation for his behavior!"
"Father, you have to see reason. Guinevere has done nothing wrong," Arthur shouted.
"She has been found guilty of using magic and enchantments. She will be burnt at the stake."
"No," Arthur is outraged. He moved toward Uther grabbing his father by the collar ready to punch him when a guard grabs him.
"Restrain him!"
Three more Guards grab Arthur as he bolts forward. "You can't do this!"
"My Lord! At least give Gwen a fair trial!" Gaius said.
"I have all the evidence I need," Uther said turning away.
"I'm begging you! W-we will leave Camelot and never return! Just- just let us go! I relinquish my entitlement to the throne!" Arthur said.
"Gwen gasps in surprise."
"My son would never do that. It is proof beyond doubt that you are enchanted," Uther said facing him.
"I will never forgive you for this. I hate you," Arthur said.
"She will die. The enchantment will be broken. You'll see I was right. Take her away," Uther said.
"No! Guinevere!" Arthur struggles to break free of the guards. Gwen begins to panic as guards pick her up off the floor.
"Arthur! No! Arthur, please...!" Gwen tries to reach for him. Arthur breaks away from the guards. He runs to Gwen and grabs her from the guards. Arthur kisses her until the other guards pull him away.
"I will always love you!" Arthur said.
The guards continue to drag Gwen out backwards. Arthur struggles against the guards in vain. Gwen spots Morgana smirking behind Arthur as she exits.
Merlin walks away glaring daggers at Morgana as he leaves.
"We need to find a way to smuggle Gwen out of Camelot," Merlin said.
"My father has me under constant watch. There are guards outside, below in the square. I can't watch her die, Merlin," Arthur said sadly.
"I have a plan, but you have to trust me," Merlin said.
Arthur watches him leave and wonders what he met.
"Morgana? Uther will never believe that Morgana's responsible," Gaius said.
'Perhaps Arthur will talk him 'round."
"Uther thinks Arthur's enchanted. Anything that Arthur does is going to strengthen that belief. I fear that's not going to save Gwen," Gaius said.
"If we can't expose the true sorcerer, then we must invent one,"
"Oh?"
"What if a sorcerer was caught planting an identical poultice in Arthur's Chambers? Uther would've no choice but to release Gwen."
"And do you know of a sorcerer who's stupid enough to get caught doing such a thing?"
"I could do it, but I have a better idea," Merlin smiled widely.
Morgana stood in her room when she was startled by a knock on her door. She opened it to find Merlin.
"Hi Morgana," Merlin gave her a friendly smile.
Morgana watched him carefully. "Merlin. What are you doing here?"
"I wanted to talk to you. Can I come in?"
"Sure." Morgana closed the door.
"Would you risk exposing your life for someone you loved?" Merlin asked.
Morgana glared back at him. "Why do you ask me this?"
"Are you willing to help me to help Gwen escape," he whispered.
"To escape…you mean…but that's treason," Morgana said.
"It's not the first time I done it," Merlin said.
Morgana stared at him surprised. "Wow, who would of thought the shy servant boy would be so daring and cleaver."
"Does that mean you're up for it?" Merlin asked.
Morgana can tell this would be a challenge. She would have to past her father's guards and try not to get caught and it would get Merlin off her back. "I'm up for it."
"Good," Merlin said. He took a deep breath and whispered an incantation. His eyes lit up as he gently cupped Morgana's jaw and stared into her eyes.
Morgana's eyes lit yellow and she gasped like she was sucked in with new life. He released her and Morgana stared at him with something he never saw before.
Merlin took a step back as he saw something in Morgana he never saw before. Lust. She approached him. "I missed you."
"What?" Merlin was dumb founded as he found himself on the floor. Morgana was on top of him and she was kissing him.
His eyes widened. He pulled her back. "Morgana, what are you doing?"
"What does it look like? I missed being in your arms," she said moving her hands up his chest.
Merlin gulped. The spell wasn't supposed to do this. What the hell did he just do? Did he enchant her? "We…we can't do this. If we get caught your father would have my head."
Morgana laughed. "He can try, but he'll have to go through me first. Speaking of I should go and stop Gwen from being burned. Poor girl."
"Your willing to save Gwen?" Merlin asked. "How?"
"Easy, but first i want to do this." Morgana kissed Merlin passionately on the lips. Merlin tried to pull away, but he was caught up in the moment.
The door opened suddenly with a familiar gasped. "What the hell?"
Merlin pushed Morgana off of him and stood. Arthur stood there with an angry look on his face.
Morgana stood and moved closer to Merlin.
"What the hell is this?"
"Stop being a tolp, brother. I was trying to give him a good bye kiss before I go to see father to save Gwen."
"Wait…what?" Arthur said.
"Bye." Morgana left leaving Arthur there standing there confused.
"It's not what you think," Merlin moved past him, but Arthur grabbed him by the arm.
"What the hell happened and why were you kissing my sister?" Arthur snarled.
"Me? She jumped me. I was just the victim," Merlin said.
Arthur rolled his eyes. "Why would she like you?"
"What's that supposed to mean?"
Arthur released him. "You know just as I do, Morgana doesn't like you, so what did you do, Merlin?"
"I didn't do anything. I came in here and gave her…flowers and then she told me she liked me and was…going to save Gwen. Then she…jumped me…and…"
"Stop. There must be something else?" Arthur said. "How long has this been going on?"
"What?"
"Don't play dumb. How long would you seeing my sister behind my back?" Arthur asked.
"Only for a week, but I didn't kiss her. It was her," Merlin said.
Arthur muttered something. He sighed. "You need to stay away from her Merlin. If my father finds out it, you could end in a worse situation. I don't want to see that."
"How nice. I didn't know you cared," Merlin joked.
"Either did I," Arthur said when something dawned on him. "How is my sister going to stop my father from executing, Gwen?"
Merlin gasped. He realized he must have given Morgana a truth spell. It's the only answer for her actions. "This might end up worse then I thought." Merlin ran out of hall and toward the king's court. Arthur followed him shouting his name.
Morgana stood before Uther's red face.
"I am your king and what gives you the right to tell me what to do?" Uther said.
"Shouting at me is not going to get what needs to be done father. You will release Gwen. She is a not s sorceress."
"How would you know she is not a sorceress? Do you know who it is?" Uther stared at his daughter with narrowed eyes.
The door opened. Merlin then Arthur walked in. "What is the meaning of this Morgana?" Arthur said.
"How do you know Gwen is not a sorceress?" Uther asked once again.
"Because I'm the one that put the enchantment there," Morgana said.
Arthur's eyes widened. Merlin gasped surprised. Uther stared at her then yelled. "This is not a game Morgana. Tell me the truth?"
"I am telling you the truth," Morgana took a step back.
"No, please tell me you're not doing magic," Uther said with wide eyes with fear.
Merlin was about to intervene when Morgana shocked him once more.
"No, I was enchanted by a sorceress by the name of… Emrys. He gave me the enchantment. I only was doing his bidding," Morgana said.
Merlin wonders if she knew how true that statement was.
"What?" Arthur gasped and went to reach for her. Merlin held Arthur back. Morgana was playing with fire. What is she thinking? And how did she know about Emrys.
"Who is Emrys?" Uther yelled.
"I powerful sorcerer. I saw him enchant Gwen, Arthur and myself earlier today. He's tall with black hair and carries a stick."
Merlin glared at her. Well, at least she didn't describe him.
"Do you know where this sorcerer is?" Uther asked.
"No, he left earlier today from the castle. I couldn't tell you because I was still enchanted. I'm so sorry Arthur," Morgana said.
Merlin released Arthur.
"It's not your fault," Uther said. "We must find this sorcerer by the name of Emrys and break the enchantment."
"It's already broken, father. Emrys said it would only last for a two hours.
The next day Uther stood before the court.
"Father," Arthur glared at him.
"How do you feel, son?"
Arthur knew he had to fake this. Morgana told him she made up the story and just had to go along with it. "I feel nothing. Same as any other day."
"What about the servant girl, Gwen?" his father asked.
"Nothing. I don't love her," Arthur swallowed.
"Release the girl," Uther said to his guards.
Arthur was relieved. He wanted to run and get her out himself, but he couldn't make himself that suspicious.
"I can't tell you how relieved I am that you've been pardoned," Morgana said, hugging Gwen.
Gwen was surprised. "I heard you saved me. Thank you."
"It was no problem."
"Who is this sorcerer, that made you placed the enchantment in Arthur's room?"
Morgana shug.
Gwen watched her for a second as she hummed to a tune. This was very strange. She thought Morgana was the one that wanted her out of Camelot. And she was acting very strange. Maybe it's just her.
Gwen leaves Morgana's room and walks down an empty corridor with the laundry. Arthur pops out of an alcove and pulls her into it. Gwen gasps.
"Sorry. Didn't mean to startle you. Now, my father believes that my feelings for you are a result of an enchantment. If he's to see any sign that that isn't the case, then he'll banish you from Camelot," Arthur said.
"And are your feelings for me the result of an enchantment?" Gwen asked.
"Oh, we both know that's a lie. But...I think it would be safer for you if we let others continue to believe it," Arthur said.
Gwen nods. "What you said to your father...would you really have given up your place on the throne for me?"
"Yes, still would?"
Gwen's jaw drops. "Your place is here in Camelot."
"My place is with you," Arthur said.
" This isn't just about us. You must stay for the sake of your people. You will be a great king. And then you can change these ridiculous customs," Gwen said.
"I promise you that when I am King, things will be different. We can be together," Arthur said.
"I will count the days until then," Gwen said. Arthur and Gwen lean in to kiss. They hear a noise nearby and break apart.
"I should go."
Merlin sits at the lunch table telling Gaius what happen.
Gaius stares at him then smirks. "I told you there would be consequences with a spell like that."
"I know, but I had to do something," Merlin said. "She even knows the name the druid calls me. How is that possible?"
"She does see the future, Merlin. Maybe she saw you," Gaius said.
"I could only imagine what would happen if Uther found out that I enchanted Morgana," Merlin said.
"I pray he doesn't dear boy or we might have a big problem," Gaius said.
"Merlin….Merlin," A whisper said.
"What was that?" Merlin said.
"What?" Gaius said.
Merlin stands knowing that voice. "I have to go."
Merlin leaves the castle in the middle of the night and walks into the forest.
Kilgharrah the dragon stands before him. "Merlin, you have amazed me once again young warlock by your determination to save others."
"What are you talking about?" Merlin asked.
"You have changed your course of your density young warlock. Lady Morgana will no longer become Uther's and Arthur's doom."
"What?" Merlin could almost jump for joy. "Are you serious?"
"Yes, but I fear that your have a greater threat on your hand since you defied fate," the dragon said.
"What do you mean?" Merlin asked.
"I cannot see that far ahead in time, warlock. I only see one man alone and one face. I do not know what it means, but I fear it could mean danger for you."
"Who…Who did you see?" Merlin asked.
"King Uther Pendragon."