Once upon a time the King of Camelot and his wife Igraine welcomed a beautiful daughter with peridot green eyes and flowing dark locks. She was the most beautiful lady in the land. Her name was Morgana. As she aged, Morgana's special gifts became evident to her parents. Uther was horrified that his child was born with magic. Her mother cuddled her closely in her arms, whispering words of love. Uther's heart stopped when he realized that his beloved Igraine was a witch. They spent hours practicing magic.
As Morgana aged she grew into a passionate young woman. Her voice called for justice for the poor and unprotected. She rebuffed princes and kings from across the land.
Then, one day, Emrys, King of the Druids arrived in Camelot for a visit. His blue eyes twinkled with mischief when he brushed his lips across Queen Igraine's hand. Smiling, he clapped Arthur, heir to Camelot, on his shoulder.
Emrys and Arthur met in a few years ago in the woods when the Druids face a threat from bandits. Arthur fell deeply in love with Guinevere, a ward of the Druids. Emrys was hesitant to release his younger beloved sister to the Pendragons. After much arguing, Uther gave his blessing for their marriage.
Morgana shifted on her feet bored as Emrys greeted everyone in the receiving line. Emrys smirked when he spotted Morgana rolling her green eyes in his direction.
Emrys dropped to his feet in a deep overdone bow. He smirked at her pale slippers.
"Milady, I am-"
"Merlin Emrys, King of the Druids. I sat at the planning table when they prepare for your arrival."
Uther's blue grey eyes flashed with anger. Gwen swallowed a chuckle. Arthur's blue eyes memorized the ceiling. Queen Igraine ignored her beloved child.
"Then, I'll blame you for any mistakes, poor food choices, and a possible uncomfortable bed," Emrys retorted. Turning to Gwen, he offered her a hand, "Lovely, please should me to my chamber. I need to refresh before dinner."
Gwen wrapped a hand around his forearm. "I've missed you Merlin," Gwen whispered. "Where is mother. I have news for our family."
"I've missed my brown eyed fairy."
Morgana stood stunned in the foyer. Never had she been so dismissed by anyone. She fumed as Merlin and Gwen strolled away laughing and chatting.
"Morgana…"
"Not now, Father," she raged." Furiously, she stomped to her chamber.
Morgana was not accustomed to being ignore. Emrys dismissed her like a useless maid. She would show him that she was a perfect princess, and he was unworthy of her attention.