A/N - So this is my first story ever and i am so excited. I couldn't have done it with out the help of the talented Beta Reader HyaHya.
This is going to be a multi-chapter story :D. So here goes nothing.
Declaimer - Merlin doesn't belong to me jadajada
Rated M
-Strong Language-
-Strong Violence,Blood, and Gore-
-Strong Sexual Themes-
-Nudity-
Viewer discretion is advised.
These violent delights have violent ends, and in their triumph, die,
like fire and powder, which as they kiss, consume.
-William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
Chapter 1 – A 'Rocky' Beginning
-Merlin-
The rain was pouring down, but it just couldn't cancel out the sounds of screams that echoed in the forest; nothing could. It had all happened so quickly, but he should have expected it. Arthur's' recent quest had been showing no results. Arthur wanted Morgana, the quest had been started as an impulse in anger but eventually turned into a hunting trip, though Merlin was getting tired of the hunting. But then out of the blue from the majestic forest trees came waves and waves of soldiers, and leading them were none other than the high priestesses Morgana and Morgause.
Arthur and his expedition were outnumbered two to one, but the ambushers seemed to be peasants or at most soldiers in training.
"Sister I believe it is time to finally kill Arthur and his precious knights." Sneered Morgause with a cynical smirk on her face framed by blonde bangs, looking towards her half-sister. Morgana looked back at her with a smile, something she always used to do when she had to live with Uther,but back then it was always a false smile, but this was real; her dreams were so close now.
"Yes sister, it is." Responded Morgana who was wearing a matching smirk. "But remember, we don't have much time, begin the spell now and I will be assisting in the assault."
"Yes, now go on, no time to waste." The two separated and the rain seemed to get even stronger. It was getting dark and Morgause knew that if she didn't hurry up, that Arthur's second squadron which was led by Gwaine would come and foil their plan, and so she started reciting the words in the ancient language.
"Is that all you have Morgana?!" Screamed Arthur, his face contorted in rage. The words spewed out as an insult intended to hurt and certainly not a question. Blades clashed against blades over and over again, enhancing the heat of the battle and it was chaos. Arthur's grin had disappeared from his face halfway through the fighting, regretting he had ever said those words, the peasants had been enchanted so that they would not feel pain. Every hack and thrust at them had no effect.
'I should have known.' Merlin told himself. He had figured this out seconds into the ambush, but Merlin felt there was something else. Merlin who was now hiding behind a tree was searching the battlefield and locked onto Morgause. She was reciting a spell, and it seemed to be a lengthy one. During the ambush, Morgana and Morgause had been driven to opposite sides of the field, thus giving Merlin the opportunity to sneak up behind her. The heavy rain and the sounds of blades clashing helped him go unnoticed as he crawled to safe spot behind her. He studied her movements and was surprised by her efficiency. Her fingers seemed to dance as each word exited her mouth.
Merlin figured he had to do something, and fast. Whatever this spell was, he knew there was no hope in thinking there was anything good to come from it. He made up his mind quickly and rushed at Morgause from behind. Morgana saw the figure and tried to warn her sister, but alas it was too late. Merlin tackled Morgause to the ground interrupting the spell. Everything seemed to freeze for a few seconds.
"What... WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!" screamed Morgause with a mortified face but before Merlin could even think of an answer a gigantic explosion of raw energy was sent in all directions and then everything went dark.
[X]
He was feeling around, trying to grab hold of anything he could find. Barely even able to move he started standing up and growled in pain. 'What the bloody hell happened?' He asked himself. His sight still blurry from whatever the explosion had been. He tried to move and felt multiple stings of pain, but he had suffered worse.'Ughh my head!'and Merlin collapsed to the floor.
[X]
The dream seemed too vivid. He had his hands wrapped around her chest as if protecting her. Her scent was of pomegranates mixed with rain and her soft skin felt perfect snugged up on him. The two bodies fused as if meant to be. She was sound asleep and he felt like he was in paradise.
Then a huge gust of wind hit them and the sound of lighting and groans fully awoke Merlin into full consciousness.
He quickly realized he was on a stone floor. He quickly shot up to look at his surroundings, but as he did intense pain shot through his spine and he slid back down onto to the cold floor. He groaned in pain and felt movement next to him. He eyes darted to his left and he noticed to who it was.
Her eyes slowly fluttered open and looked directly at him for a few seconds before shooting up in anger. But whatever was wrong with Merlin was also wrong with her, even more so, because she collapsed immediately and cried out in pain. Her body twitched a little and Merlin couldn't help but crawl over to her though pain burned through his joints he ignored it as he reached the priestess. Morgause was trying to breathe normally but could barely manage it. She looked up at Merlin with hatred raging in her eyes, knowing that he could kill her at any moment and there was nothing she could do about it. She felt so weak as there was no use in even trying to cast a spell knowing that it would most likely end up killing her.
Merlin didn't know what made him do it, and later on he would wonder if deep down he knew something was going to come out of it but he knew he had to help her. He pulled out some herbs he always carried in his trousers due to the fact that nowhere was safe and Arthur was always in danger. The herbs were great at relieving pain and healing. Merlin quickly found a tiny rock and started smashing the herbs with the small pebble. He could hear rain and thunder and finally took the time to look closely at his surroundings, he was in a cave. How he got here, he didn't know but he had a more important thing to do; the priestess's life was more important than the weather. 'What's wrong with me?'he asked himself unsure of what these feelings meant. 'I know she wouldn't hesitate to kill me if she had the chance…'
He finished quickly, got it a little wet outside and crawled back to Morgause who was now steadily breathing. He sat up right next to he and she was staring at him with distrustful eyes that told him all she wanted to do was rip his head off. "Milady... Um I have some herbs that would help relieve your pain, and I just want your permission to apply it on you..." Morgause made sort of grunt and glared at him.
"You just want to kill me," Who would ever try and help her other than Morgana?
"If I had wanted to kill you it would already have been done" responded Merlin with a sigh.
"You..." Morgause managed to get a bemused smirk out but her voice was still racked with pain. "Kill me? In your-"
"Look I'm just trying help" Merlin interrupted. "You are in pain and I just thought it was the right thing to do,"
Morgana looked at him trying to study his face. 'I guess he has a point. He could have already killed me and there would have been nothing I would have been able to do.' His face was sincere but she knew from past experiences not to trust anyone, especially the servant, Merlin. But at this instant he was her only hope and even though she hated herself there was no other option. She looked back at him. "Try not to kill me in the process," She snarled, her eyes flashing dangerously.
He just nodded and started putting some of the herb on her forehead and on cuts on her arms. The herbs were still moist and felt good on her skin. Or at least she told herself it was the herbs and not the slender hands that were applying it there. Merlin put a huge amount on her thigh which had a deep gash on it. She let out a gasp as he brushed the skin lightly with his fingertips. He stopped and nervously stated. "Um, your spine is the only place left," She slowly turned around onto her stomach and awaited his hands keenly, too keenly.
Merlin hated himself for volunteering, he detested that he was actually enjoying this. He carefully untied her dress from behind,and quickly applied the herbs. Her skin felt so soft… His mind was going crazy and he needed to get done with this as quickly as possible. Her skin felt as if it melted at his touch. Finishing it, he wiped his hands and put the little that was left on his neck and ribs. Even though it wasn't much at least it was something.
"So I am done, the best thing to do is sleep and let it do its job,"
She turned to him and nodded quickly not wanting him to see her crimson cheeks. Using her hands as pillows she drifted to sleep.
Merlin admired at how peaceful she seemed right now. She seemed like someone he could trust. But he knew who she really was and that she would always hate him. As he was pondering he heard his stomach growling with hunger. 'Damn; now I have to worry about gathering food.'He gathered the strength to fully stand up, wincing as he did. The rain seemed as it would never stop so he quickly made up his mind and walked out of the cave.
[X]
'Well this is bloody fantastic.'Merlin told himself sarcastically as he walked back to the cave. He had had time to look around and finally determined that wherever they were it was nowhere near Camelot or anywhere Merlin knew for that matter. There were plenty of pomegranates around so he had gathered a few. He had actually caught a fish out of pure luck at a small pond, he had wanted to get water but the water itself was contaminated. 'It doesn't matter anyways the rain doesn't seem like it will stop anytime soon.'Halfway through he noticed the clouds were getting darker and the rain heavier, there was a storm coming and it was going to be a big one.
The cave was great protection against the rain and it was pretty big. His clothes all drenched he knew he had to dry them so that he won't get sick. Merlin quickly took everything off and laid them down to would have used a spell, but he knew that even though the herbs were helpful they suppressed magic ability completely as a side effect. Not that anybody other than magic users would notice. Luckily for him he found some dry broken twigs and logs inside the cave and tried starting a fire. After what seemed to be ages, the fire finally sparked and he began cooking the fish. He took the time to further study the cave. There weren't that many sharp edges. What bothered him was how could they have even arrived here in the first place. There was no way either of them had had the strength to move after the explosion. He yawned and noticed he was getting tired, but it would have to wait. The fish cooked fast and Merlin ate a little less then half, finishing with pomegranates. It didn't completely fill him but it was enough. A few hours later he was getting worried that Morgause would find him in nothing but his garments. He put on his trouser and shirt, which were still wet. 'Well at least its not too wet.'His clothes clung to him as he finished buttoning his shirt.
[X]
-Morgause-
Her face looked as if it glowed from the light of the fire, there was a pink tint to her cheeks that Merlin found strangely beautiful. He couldn't take his eyes off her.
She woke up without a word and looked at the cave around her. Her body felt much better than before, but the pain was still there. She noticed a lot of it was centered on her abdomen and she ultimately realized how hungry she was. Morgause felt as if she hadn't eaten for days and her stomach growled loudly. Her eyes focused on Merlin who was walking towards her with a piece of fish and some fruits. She still couldn't comprehend why he was helping her, but there was no reason for her to deny his help.
She had devoured the fish and fruits in a matter of minutes and Merlin regretted eating his piece. But what is done is done. She looked back at him with embarrassment. "Why do you keep calling me Milady?" she blurted out "I mean we are enemies and you have no reason as why to talk to me in that manner... not that I mind,"
"Well to tell you the truth I don't know why..." responded Merlin sheepishly. "I mean I guess my mother always raised me to be polite, well at least with the ladies..." he grinned. "For some reason I can't find it in me to not insult Arthur at any chance I get,"
Morgause tried holding back a smile at this but couldn't help herself. Merlin was infamous for being the boldest servant in the kingdom. Merlin walked outside with an empty flask and filled it slowly with the rain. It took a while but when he was done, he walk to her and gave her the flask. She drank the water like there was no tomorrow. As she finished she wiped her mouth with her gown sleeve. The cold air hitting her back, reminding her that laces were undone. The herbs were doing their job and she knew that she couldn't tie her gown until the herbs were done with their job. Grabbing the loose ends of the gown and walked to the farthest corner of the cave and sat down. He was still her enemy and would always be... no matter what.
'He has tried killing my Sister multiple times and has foiled our plans plenty of times to.'
'Then why would he even help you?'She argued with herself.
'It doesn't mean anything.'
'No, it means everything, he could have killed you but he didn't. He had food ready for you and didn't ask for anything in return.'
'Stop it, Stop it, STOP IT!' Morgause screamed at her conscience. She forced herself back to reality and saw Merlin looking at her with amusement. 'Oh my, I hope wasn't making any gestures while talking to myself.' She blushed at the thought. Merlin crawled back to the fire and laid down. The air was getting colder and she made her way back to the fire also. Morgause took a quick glance at Merlin and noticed he was fast asleep. An involuntary smile spread on her face as she slowly drifted into her dreams.
A/N - Reviews please,
Oh and It is rated M for a reason, but I can't just jump into that, so stay tuned folks. :P