Ok this is only my second merlin fanfic.
i never really liked the way the made Morgana and Morgause bad so here goes
this is set between the Coming of Arthur Part 1 and the Coming of Arthur part 2
did anyone ever wonder why Morgause didnt know that Morgana fell down the stairs and nearly died? this story covers that :)
enjoy
A Prophecy
Morgana, Morgause, Merlin and Arthur
Two Sorceresses, A Warlock and the Once and Future King
One will make a choice, a choice that will define the future of everyone she cares about
One will fall in love and prevent one of the biggest disasters of Camelot; a love triangle between a knight, a king and a queen
One will learn to forgive and love again and realise that he can be happy and fulfil his destiny
One will find family in surprising people and realise that that is the most important thing.
One will become the greatest king of all time
Two will become two of the greatest sorceresses ever known
One will become one of the most powerful warlocks the world has ever seen
A Warlock, Two Sorceresses; each has a power never seen before, matched only by each other
Prologue
Arthur watched as Merlin approached him. In his hand he held a shinning golden sword one of the finest Arthur had ever seen. Merlin stopped in front of him and held out the sword. Arthur stretched out a hand, hesitated then grasped its hilt. The hilt fit into his hand as if it was where made for him. With a flick of his wrist he swung it aloft, twirled it, threw it from hand to hand, and then steadied it.
'This is Excalibur, it was made for you and only you and it can kill the immortal soldiers' said Merlin speaking very solemnly.
Arthur laughed then sheathed the sword. 'Thanks Merlin' he said, and then turning on his heel he marched passed Lancelot, Gawain and Elaine.
'Where are you going?' Merlin cried. That hadn't been what he was expecting, the thanks yes, the walking away no.
'I'm going to speak to Morgana' replied Arthur increasing his pace. Merlin, Lancelot, Gawain and Elyan exchanged a frightened look.
'Arthur wait!' yelled Merlin. Running forward he blocked Arthurs way 'you can't go talk to her she will destroy you or if she's really in a good mood she'll throw you in the dungeon and watch you die slowly!'
Arthur said in a flat voice 'You don't know her Merlin; I do and just because you've given up on her doesn't mean you're right!'
'Arthur do you know how long I've known that she was on Morgause's side? Do you know how many times I've tried to make her see reason? I've given her so many second chances that I've lost count!' retorted Merlin hotly.
Arthur laughed 'Maybe if you hadn't been so convinced that she was on the other side she would have listened! Maybe she would have listened if you had told her about your magic!'
Arthur watched Merlin's face whiten with shock. Finally he managed to gather himself enough to say 'You know, how long have you known?'
'Long enough to feel disappointed every time you had the chance to tell me and didn't' Arthur spoke coldly. He sighed 'Listen Merlin you're my friend even though I hate to admit it I think I understand why you didn't tell me... look I'll explain another time' he walked passed Merlin towards Camelot.
Lancelot, Gawain and Elyan followed him 'hey Arthur wait!' called Gawain. Arthur stopped and turned 'what about Morgause?' asked Gawain.
Arthur hesitated then said 'I've been thinking about this for the past few days, I know that Morgana and Morgause are very alike, I know that they both want the same thing... I'm prepared to give it to them'
'That doesn't really answer my question' said Gawain
Arthur turned and continued walking, his four friends watching him, and stopped at the edge of the forest 'maybe Morgana isn't the only person who needs a second chance'