Modern Mergana AU.
"Merlin!" Morgana cried from their bedroom. She was in serious pain. "What is it? You'd sound angry." Merlin said, wondering what he had done wrong that might make Morgana mad. "Merlin! I think it's time." His eyes widened at these words. "W-W-What do you mean it's TIME?!" Merlin exclaimed, "How do you know for sure?!" She reached for his hands for help and stood up. Under where Morgana had sat, there was a small wet spot. "That's how!" She half-screamed, in much pain. "Oh, um, great. Let's go!" Merlin grabbed the bag that had stood at their bedroom door for 1 week and held her hand while they walked. He wasn't sure that holding her hand was lessening the pain of childbirth but he didn't want to make her even more upset that she already was.
They got into the car and drove to the hospital, Morgana breathing heavily the whole way there. During the car ride, Merlin had called the hospital and told them that his wife was in labor and that they needed to have everything prepared for when they arrived. The hospital had a wheelchair ready at the entrance for Morgana. Merlin muttered a quick "Thank You" to the nurses and wheeled Morgana in. The nurses set up a room for them and had everything ready for the arrival of their new son or daughter.
"Are you okay?" Merlin asked his wife who looked very not-okay at the moment. "The pain has sort of, stopped." She answered hesitantly. "Do you want me to call the nurse?" Merlin asked, rising from his seat and looking panicked. "Yes, actually." Morgana replied. Merlin pressed the button for the nurse and she came running in, checked Morgana, and said with a sigh and a small smile, "I'm afraid thayou just went through false labor. You're not due for another three weeks; you've still got loads of time." Morgana looked very annoyed. Merlin looked incredibly relieved. So theirs little human wasn't coming into the world today. Me looked at Morgana and let the nurse leave.
"Ready to go back home and do this in another 3 weeks?" Morgana asked with a smile. Merlin nodded and kissed his very pregnant wife, resting his hand on her swolen abdomen. "Definitely." She laughed and he helped her up whilst getting their bag. They made their way out and thanked the nurses.
"Thank you for eveything. I love you so much." Morgana said to Merlin. She hadn't spoken much because of the pain she was in and her voice was hoarse. "I love you too." Merlin smiled, looking sideways at his wife. She grabbed her phone from their bag and rang Gwen, filling her in on hour's events. Gwen playfully repremanded Morgana for not saying anything when they left the house. This sure was going to be a fun journey.