Those Tortured Souls

by GoldenHothead

Royal!Merlin/Good!Morgana fanfiction! The kingdoms Draconia and Camelot have been at war for a decade and for two years the prince of Draconia, Merlin, has been in that war since the age of thirteen. When he gets back he learns he has to marry the Lady Morgana of Camelot. At first they both don't want to do this but what happens when they meet? And they get to know each other?

1. Chapter 1

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here was a big battle raging around him and Merlin was in it trying to stay alive just like every soldier here. He wished he was at home with his parents spending time that he lost with the two years he was at war, but he was in a field fighting in a war his father got the whole kingdom in before he died five years after the declaration. It was a sad day in the kingdom and Merlin's mother had to rule the kingdom by herself.

"MERLIN!"

Merlin came out from his thoughts just in time to parry a strike from Prince Arthur of Camelot. The two princes were soon in a duel with equal skill as the battle raged around them.

It lasted only a short while until Arthur disarmed Merlin and kicked the younger prince to the ground. Arthur brought up his sword and rammed it through Merlin's stomach. The boys' screams of agony rang across the field.

In a chamber in the kingdom of Camelot a girl awoke screaming "NO! ARTHUR DON'T DO IT!"

A woman ran into the room wrapping the girl in a comforting hug.

"It's okay Morgana. It was only a dream," the woman says

"No Gwen! It was so real! Arthur murdered a boy from Draconia. It was awful, Gwen," Morgana exclaims

What she doesn't know is that the boy, Prince Merlin, was alive and leading the army on horseback.

Merlin was leaning against the neck of his horse feeling battered battle earlier. The stab wound in the stomach still had to be treated, he used magic to stop the blood seeping through his fingertips.

At the front of the castle of Draconia Queen Hunith stood at the top of the steps scanning the large crowd for her son. Once she found him she ran down the steps wrapping Prince Merlin in a hug taking in his presence like the boy might disappear forever.

Inside the castle infirmary Merlin and the queen watched over the injured with a careful eye. The only reason the prince wasn't on one of the cots is because of a spell that concealed his wound, it will only last for a few days maximum.

As the two royals walked the isles Hunith told Merlin of a peace treaty.

"This fantastic mother! But what is the catch? Knowing Uther there is a catch," the prince says

"You must marry Uther's ward, the Lady Morgana. To create a concrete establishment of peace between our two kingdoms. Now before you start a fit please realize-"

The prince interrupts "How can I not react badly? I must marry a complete stranger!"

(Meanwhile in Camelot)

"Morgana! Don't know why you are reacting in such a way! It is just marriage!" Uther says

"You are marrying me off to a complete stranger, sire! I think my reaction is more than appropriate!" Morgana exclaims storming off to her chambers.

She couldn't believe that she had to marry a man she barely even knows, though it was for the sake of peace it didn't have such a privilege of being in her good graces.

But the Lady Morgana couldn't help but wonder what this prince will be like. She hoped to God that he wasn't like Arthur in any way.

(What do you think of my first fanfiction? Please review! I'll take flames)