AN/ So this is my first Merlin fic since I deleted my last (I couldn't be bothered with it) but I'm going to try and stick with this and update every Monday. The idea (or more like the SUFFOCATING NEED) for this story came to me whilst I was watching season 1 where Morgana has the vision of Arthur's death and then helps to same Mordred. I just couldn't help but start shipping them and so how do you deal with new ship in a discontinued fandom? you write fanfiction about it.

slightly AU. MerlinxMorgana. No, I do not own merlin; please don't sue me, I just wanted my ship to happen!

Magic Chose Us

Chapter 1:

Merlin paced his bedroom floor, deep in thought. Morgana had gone to Gaius saying she had foreseen Arthur's death; this could only mean that she was a seer, that she had magic. But of course, Gaius wouldn't let him say anything about it to her.

Then there was the little druid boy, Mordred. Morgana had been distraught and instantly took the boy under her wing.

'What if magic isn't something you choose; what if magic chooses you'

Her earlier words invaded Merlin's thoughts, images of the pale, weak boy and Morgana's worried expression coupled her words. Forget Gaius, Merlin's mind was made up, he was going to tell Morgana about his magic, since she had magic surly it was safe to tell her.

Making his way up to the castle, Merlin's thoughts became clearer-he was going to tell Morgana and together they would save Mordred.

He knocked on Morgarna's door, 'its Merlin.'

Gwen opened the door, 'hello Merlin, I was just leaving... Be careful.' She had whispered the last part...

Once the door had shut behind Gwen Merlin determinedly turned to face Morgana.

'Are you alright Merlin?' she asked, noticing his strange expression.

'Yeah,' he replied awkwardly, 'It's just... I know you have magic...'

'Merlin I... You can't tell anyone,' Morgana begged.

'I won't,' Merlin assured her, 'because I have magic too.'

There was a tension filled silence between the two as the first shred of true friendship and trust sprang up between them.

Emris? Mordred's concerned voice echoed through Merlin's mind, snapping him back to reality.

Merlin stared into Morgarna's deep blue eyes for a moment longer before saying, 'We have to get Mordred out of here.'

'Right,' Morgana replied, clearly flustered.

'If we're quick, we'll be able to get him out and back to his people before any suspicions are raised,' Merlin informed her.

'Can you use magic to help?' Morgana asked hopefully.

'Of course,' Merlin confirmed.

The two sorcerers and the small druid boy snuck through the castle. In the dead of night their capes bellowed out behind them like sails on a boat.

We're almost out, Mordred; you'll be with your people soon. Merlin promised.

Will I ever see you again? Mordred asked, looking up to him with big sad blue eyes.

Merlin smiled warmly, if I'm lucky.

'I'll miss you, Mordred,' Morgana sighed, pulling the small boy into a bone crushing hug.

'I'll see you again,' Mordred muttered, returning the hug.

The druids appeared in the woods ahead and Mordred, with one final glance toward his new friends, ran toward them. Merlin and Morgana raised their hands in farewell and stood at the edge of the forest, staring into the darkness.

After some time, Merlin found himself staring at Morgana as if she was the rising sun after an eclipse.

'Why are you looking at me like that?' Morgana asked.

'Like what?' Merlin asked, suddenly dropping his gaze to his feet.

'All... strange...'

'I wasn't looking at you strangely,' Merlin insisted.

Morgana shrugged, 'We should return before anyone notices our absence.'

So I appreciate that these chapters will be relatively short compared to my other stories (Though I'm starting a very long chapter-ed PJO story so if you're interested keep an eye out for that.

Reviews make for better chapters and they make me happy. see you next week xoxo