"Aithusa?"

Morgana was confused and a little on guard. Aithusa was her only friend and if anything were to happen to her after what they had been through, Morgana wasn't so sure that she would survive. It was almost as if Gwen read her mind, because her next words were:

"I know that you and Aithusa were trapped by that horrible man who calls himself a king, but I can help you reach your full potential Morgana." Gwen went to touch her arm, but Morgana gasp and yelled at her.

"Please, don't say that. I spent a lot of time with Morgause and though I thought I knew that she had the best intentions; that word potential is cursed. Gods, what potential! Death? Is the death of thousands my potential or the work of evil that coursed through the veins of someone I thought loved me dearly."

"Do you mean Morgause or Merlin? Well, Emrys." Gwen cautiously walked towards Morgana who had sat a broken tree log smothered with glistening mud. She took out her water jug and handed it to the woman who had began to sob.

"I think both. I thought Morgause was trying to help me, but I think I knew that I was just a pawn in a plan that had been planned long ago. The only thing that saved me was the fact I was blood, but even then she didn't give me any warning or cared that certain things were impressionable. Then there is Merlin. I don't even know where to start."

"Then don't."

Morgana looked at her unsure of what exactly Gwen was saying and asked why.

Gwen sighed. There were many nights that she blamed Morgana for ruining her life, but she was grateful for it because she met Richard.

"Take it one day at a time. Something better will always come along if you just breathe and focus on something new and different and better and good." Gwen stood up and dusted herself off before going to relieve herself.

When she was close to the sight again, she heard voices.

"Morgana? What are you doing here? Arthur will see you. Are you hurt? What's wrong, love?"

Love?

Wait, was that Merlin's voice?

She peaked a little into the view and saw Merlin embracing Morgana before pulling her in for peck on the lips. Woah. She thought they hated each other.

"Merlin. I was only looking for herbs."

"I understand, but you can't be out here in the open. Not in your condition. Not with that mad man who is still looking for you. My cloaking spell isn't exactly at the best right now."

Wait, Morgana is pregnant.

"Who's there?" She saw Merlin pull out a sword from his sheath and walk towards the tree line where she was.

Oops, said that out loud.

"It is okay. It is just Gwen." Morgana walked to Gwen and grabbed her hand pulling her towards Merlin. He seemed tense, but he smiled nonetheless at his old friend.

"Gwen, where have you been? I looked for you everywhere after you left. Arthur has forgiven you once he learned that you were enchanted. He has been very prat-like for the longest."

"Uh, Merlin. Gwen's married and I think with child as well. I know that you heard earlier Gwen. It doesn't take that long to pee."

Gwen laughed while Merlin looked almost pure white. "You're married?"

The two women turned to see Arthur with his knights with shocked faces as they all stared at Morgana's newly visible pregnancy bump.

"So, that's where you have been hiding away at this whole time Merlin? Mate, you work fast. Didn't we just conquer that dick's land?" Gwaine snickered as he cocked his head beyond Arthur's shoulder and peered at an unknown figure stepping out of some kind of shadow.

The only thing Gwen saw before she fainted was the blush that covered the raven haired couple bodies and arms.

Arms that soothed her through two years of pleasurable nights full of painful memories.

Richard. She whispered with a smile on her face.

So, I hope you guys enjoy and do you guys want shorter chapters like this that keep you on your toes or longer chapters.