A Normal Day in the Life of Merlin
Merlin panted slightly, desperately looking for a way to get away from Morgana, while simultaneously NOT using his magic to escape. Nope, because THAT would have been way too easy.
"Merlin. Why is it that you are constantly interfering with my plans to overthrow Uther hmm?" Morgause asked, with that irritating smile on her lips.
"Must be my intense love for Uther! You know him and I are like brothers!" Merlin gasped out with a smile.
"No, that can't be it." Morgana breathed out, "Must be something else. Mayyyybe", Morgana puzzled, "You love the Prince." She wondered, an evil glint entering her eyes.
Merlin's laughter was more gasp, as he chuckled out, "ME? Love Arthur? He is a complete prat, you realize that right?"
"Hmm, yes I know. Well Merlin, your interference has been troublesome to say the least. So, I leave you with this oh so interesting curse. If you are in love Merlin, than when speaking to whoever holds your affections; you will only be able to speak the truth, no matter the question."
Merlin's eyes widened in horror, terrified of what would come of this. Morgause laughed cruelly, as she asked,
"I wonder who it is that would be LUCKY enough to hold YOUR affections Merlin? Oh, I hope it is someone in power, someone who would turn against you! It would be so satisfying to see you brought down by the one you care for the most!"
In a flash Morgana disappeared, and Merlin was alone in the woods, with nothing left to do but make his way back to the Camelot, frantically trying to figure out HOW he was going to manage to avoid Arthur, while figuring out how to break the curse!