N/A: I'm totally writing this for a friend, (: unfortunately, I'm a super ArMor fan, but if I had to choose someone else, that is worthy of Morgana, it would probably be Robb Stark. (I watch both show's religiously lol). In Merlin this will take place after season 1 episode 11 (with slight alterations so the story can flow better). In GoT this takes place after Robb is named King in the North (right in-between season 1 and 2). Ok! Hope you enjoy! (:
Disclamer: I do NOT own Merlin or Game of Thrones! This all done for non-profit (so enjoy it please) or any of the characters.
"I wonder what has brought the Lady Catelyn so far from home?" I said to Gwen as we made our way to the throne room to greet the Lady Catelyn.
"I have no idea, but then again I don't really know where she's from either." She said quietly as she looked down at the floor. I should have known better the last thing I wanted was for Gwen to feel bad.
"Oh it's okay Gwen; I didn't even really know where she was from." Which wasn't really a lie, I didn't know which part of the 7 kingdoms she came from only that she came from there.
"Really?" Gwen asked amazed that I was caught as unaware as everybody else.
"Really Gwen. I was told she come to us from the 7 kingdoms, from Winterfell, her husband is Eddard Stark Lord of Winterfell, Warden of the North." I answered as we reached the doors.
"That's quite far." Gwen answered as we entered the room. I noticed that all our noble men, women and knights were already there looking expectantly at the door.
"Morgana." King Uther said with a smile on his face as he looked at me in the green silk gown that he had gifted me. He stood and embraced me before I took my seat to his left and Gwen went to stand behind me. A couple of minutes later the doors opened and Arthur and a group of his knights entered along with who I assumed could only be Lady Catelyn, she had long auburn hair and clear light eyes. She came alone? How strange.
"Father May I present to you Lady Catelyn of Winterfell, mother to Robb Stark Lord of Winterfell the King in the North and King of the Trident." He said as he gestured for the women with auburn hair to stand beside him.
"You're Grace," she said as she nodded to Uther instead of kneeling, though I'm sure its fine since she's the mother of a King. "It is a pleasure to finally meet you, I'm extremely pleased to see that Camelot is even more beautiful than I have imagined." She stated.
"Lady Catelyn, I'm pleased to meet you as well. Camelot must be a great change from your 7 kingdoms. But I must ask what brings you so far from your home?" Uther asked.
"I do not know if you have heard of the war that is being fought inside the 7 kingdoms at the moment?"
"I'm afraid we have only heard rumors. Our lands are far apart and we do not tend to interfere in wars that do not affect Camelot."
"Then let me tell you what is happening, the Lannister's had been conspiring to kill the late King Robert Baratheon. In that journey they tried to kill my son Bran a boy of 8, and instead left him cripple. They killed my husband Eddard Stark, and have kidnapped my two daughters Sansa and Arya. My son has sworn to bring justice to the Lannister's and free his sisters. The North has named him King and the trident by decree of house Tully the bannermen have kneeled before my son and swore oaths to him. At the moment there is no true heir to the throne of the 7 kingdoms." She said in a strong voice for all to hear.
"I'm sorry for your loss My Lady, but you have not answered why you have come to Camelot." Uther answered. He could be no crueler had he no heart to feel sorrow for this poor lady's loss?
"If we could have a word with lesser audience, it would be easier to explain." She answered sweetly.
"Leave us." Uther commanded and everyone left but Arthur and me. "That includes the two of you as well." He said looking at Arthur knowing that I would leave when he asked.
"Father I think that would be unwise." Arthur said, before realizing that Uther wasn't in an arguing mood.
"I will not be questioned. Is that clear?" Uther answered I could tell by Arthurs eyes that he was ready to argue.
"Arthur" I said taking hold of his arm and looking at him pleadingly. He was glaring at me but he understood what I was asking. I turned so I could look at the lady "I'm sorry for your loss, My Lady." I smiled a small smile so she could feel reassured.
"Thank you." She answered as she smiled at me. I smiled back and walked out, not realizing my life was about to change forever.
Robb's POV
"I have acquired a spy inside the Frey house. The Frey's along with the Lannisters are plotting to kill you." As soon as the words left her mouth the room erupted into chaos.
"Enough!" I shouted and everyone grew quiet once again. I noticed that the Frey's had been apprehended. "Are you certain?" I asked.
"Yes."
She looked pointedly at the Frey's when she said "It is much too crowded in here." I knew I had no choice but to put them to death.
"Take them to the cells, insure only northern men guard them till morning." I would hate tomorrow.
I knew my mother believed that an alliance with Camelot could save us, and would help us in the end. But I wasn't so sure. I had just been named king two nights ago and people were already planning to dethrone me. This morning had not been what I wanted, the first sentence I had passed as King, and I was already devastated. I don't understand how my father did it; there is no joy in passing a death sentence. I would have to wait and hear what my mother had been able to negotiate with Camelot and its King.
"Robb" my mother's voice brought me out of my thoughts as I turned to look at her.
"Mother," I said as she walked into the command tent followed by my war council. As everyone took their seats I looked at her waiting to know what she had to tell me.
"I have made a deal that will free the men at the Towers so they can be safe guarded by another. They will also safe guard Jamie Lannister until you decide what to do with him." She answered looking at me.
"Explain." I said trying to understand exactly what the deal was.
"I have made a deal with Uther Pendragan King of Camelot." Hush whispered started running ramped around the tent. Everyone knew that Camelot had not just great knights, but an army to put most to shame and was an extremely prosperous Kingdom. Everyone knew that their alliance could change the tides in the war giving us advantage in numbers and strength. They had a reach through their kingdom to Kings Landing, we hadn't asked for help knowing that Uther Pendragan didn't interfere in wars that didn't affect Camelot.
"What was the price?" I knew this couldn't have been for nothing, there had to be a catch.
"Your sister Sansa will marry his son and heir the Crowned Prince Arthur. The Prince himself will lead a small force to rescue your sisters. He will deliver them to Camelot where they will be kept safe and returned to Winterfell, once we go pick them up." That wasn't bad, but why would the prince risk himself for a promise of someone he didn't know? The help that they were offering could save countless lives; we could free ourselves from the Lannister's.
"Is that all they seem to-"
"You are also to marry the First Lady of Camelot, Lady Morgana Lefay ward to King Uther, she's the closest thing he has to a daughter and he loves her as such." Another unwanted marriage, first the Frey girl now this one. If it would help his people then maybe it wouldn't be that bad.
"When the war-"
"There is a final catch. You will wed the Lady Morgana tomorrow or bring her to camp. After that, the Prince will leave to go for your sisters and he will send small elite forces first to remove the Frey's while his army moves to secure the north and the trident so you can go to war with all your men and the other half of their army." I would be married before tomorrow night. In exchange I would have my sisters and a stronger army than even the Lannister's gold could buy. Most of Albion loves Camelot and had treaties that bided them in case some outside force of Albion attacked Camelot. "If you consent then I must leave at once. If not then they will not interfere on anyone's behalf."
"Is that all?" I asked.
"Yes."
"Is there any other way?" I had asked that same question last time and I didn't think the answer would be different.
"Not if you want Camelot as an ally." She answered. I would never be free of duty.
"Then I consent. Would you like me to accompany you?" I looked at my mother and she stood as others left. "Did you see the Lady Morgana?" I asked quietly when we were alone.
"No, it'll be fine. Yes, and she will take every Northern man's heart when they look at her." She said as she embraced me. I knew she had done what was needed to save my sisters.
"Thank you." I whispered as she held me there.