A/N: Okay so I have an idea of where I want this story to go. I wasn't going to update but thanks to the people who added me for Story Alert I decided to continue on. The story may be different from the first chapter but it was going to be a one shot and it turned into this. I also know Arthur's violence may seem extreme but don't worry. He is still his aggressive sexy self but not too much of the killer aspect. I love both Arthurs but I understand some don't. So I must warn that it is a spoiler for 4x09 so no flames over being told the ending. Also warning that my Beta, my sister, isn't here so I apologize for any mistakes I make. Also if anyone would be interested in being my Beta please let me know.

Disclaimer: I sadly do not own Merlin

Chapter 2

Sweat poured down Arthur's face. His armor never felt heavier than in this moment, because in this moment he was fighting his sister and her army. Oh, Morgana how could she have strayed so far? He knew she hated their father and their father did have his faults but he never expected her to bring revenge upon him. He always thought they had a close relationship and would always look out for one another. Obviously he was wrong, these are his thoughts as she cackles to the sky with that damn smirk.

"Oh look at you Arthur, on your knees before me. I always knew this was your place and I will soon take my place on the throne. It is amazing how you did not see this coming." She taunts him. She circles around him as if she was a vulture and he her prey. His men are winning the fight but with her magic it is still evenly matched. "Not going to talk are you, Arthur? No matter, I have defeated you. I stole everything from you. I will steal your kingdom as I stole your father and the poor love of your life." She continues laughing at him but he is only confused.

"What do you mean you stole…the love of my life?" He could not say her name. He has refused to since she left. It only hurts to say it without having her smiling back brightly as an answer to his call. Morgana now bringing it up makes no sense. He lost her because of Lancelot's miraculous return. But as he normally does he tries to cover it up with false bravado. "Trust me Morgana, I always knew you wanted me but going to this extreme does seem inappropriate, especially considering you are my sister. I would rather marry Merlin, no offense" he whispers to Merlin. His manservant is never far behind even during battle.

"I am not offended, sire. However, perhaps you could find a better time to tease me when our lives aren't in mortal danger." Merlin was anxious and not just about the battle. He was almost excited to hear Morgana confess to what she did to his friend Gwen. It had been too long since he has seen her and all because Morgana turned into a cold hearted witch.

Morgana loved the torture she was about to put upon Arthur. Not only will the truth crush his spirit but it will give her ample opportunity to deliver the final blow. The kingdom shall be hers and she will enjoy making Arthur's heart break while doing it.

"It all started with how I could not let that horrendous slut on my throne. Imagine a servant girl who just happened to have the king bed her for the crown. Honestly, she was not pretty enough to think it could work. But being the fool you are, it can be seen how it worked no matter what that rat of a girl looked like." The anger in Arthur's eyes grew. Good, good. "I knew she had feelings for Lancelot the first time he came to town and decided to exploit it. I raised him from the dead to be a shade and do my bidding. Seduce ole Gwen and break your heart, leaving you completely vulnerable to an attack."

"You had Gwen betray me just for the throne? You ruined my wedding and humiliated me in front of everyone just for your sick pleasure?" Arthur was shaking. His fury could barely be contained. However, he did not expect to be nearly knocked down by what Morgana would say to finish her story.

"Yes, but that is not even the best part. Gwen may be a whore but she would never betray you. I had to enchant her. After all, she is a loyal as any other bitch. I charmed a bracelet to have the wearer be attracted to the one who placed it upon them. No matter their previous feelings and thoughts, they could not deny the pull and have no idea it is even happening to them. All this time you believed and knew Gwen to be loyal but because of your fury, you didn't even truly try to question how all this happened. You jumped to conclusions as your father did and it made you banish the love of your life."

Arthur could not believe it, and by the look on Merlin's face he couldn't either. Normally sorcery is the first conclusion every one jumps to in Camelot when something inexplicable happens. However not one person thought to look into the idea of sorcery when she betrayed him. She would have never done it on her own free will but he didn't listen to her. He couldn't even look at her after the fact. She hurt him but in the end he caused her so much hurt that she did not even deserve. He felt sick and just wanted to break down but Morgana's face showed she had more to tell.

As small as a whisper was his voice, "What else do you want to say Morgana? There is no possible way to make me feel even worse".

"Oh but there is. The attraction spell was not the only charm on the bracelet." Morgana looked as excited as a child with a secret and having one guess what the secret is.

"Morgana say it now or I swear I will not hesitate to kill you!" the yell came from an unexpected place. Merlin looked furious and with tears in his eyes. His best friend was enchanted and he had no idea. He is supposed to be the most powerful sorcerer and he had no idea. He should have known but he didn't. He even found the bracelet when Arthur made him clean out the dungeons. He knew it was one of Gwen's since he asked her if it was another courting gift from Arthur. She looked away and seemed ashamed by saying it was from Lancelot. He was shocked by that answer but believed them to be too loyal to hurt Arthur. In his own way, he felt betrayed because they were not the people he knew. Now all he wants to do is use all his powers to bring Morgana down.

Arthur was not expecting Merlin to snap but was glad he did. He needed to know what else was on the bracelet. She should be fine since the bracelet has long since been burned when learning who wore it. But Morgana has become increasingly powerful who knows what she could have done.

"Patience, I will tell in time. Though, you won't be alive much longer so I will not keep you. The bracelet held a curse that could be broken but I knew Arthur would never let it happen. And when you came to know of it, you would die of a broken heart knowing you could've prevented something with mercy but refuse to show it. The curse would take hold of Gwen's life force, even if she did take off the bracelet it would have already been upon her unless Arthur broke the curse".

"What do you mean like kiss her in those silly fairy tales you read? Or how I was under the spell until my true love kissed me? I don't see how this is brilliant by making her to continue to stay in love with Lancelot" Arthur was tired of Morgana's talk and her riddles. He just wanted to end everything and live in a cave for the rest of his life.

"It is her Life force, Arthur, not heart or mind. And it was not a kiss, merely acceptance and forgiveness. If you could have forgiven her and granted her mercy the curse would be gone and everyone would live happily ever, which would be rather dull" Morgana gives a disgusted look but it soon turns into the most evil grin possible. "Once she would come to know of her rejection, her body would slowly and painfully wither from the inside out. She is dying Arthur and could be dead rather soon. The longer away, the more her body stops functioning. I had men check up on her the other day. She is fighting it but let us just say the love you refused to burn in the streets will still be killed by you anyways, that my dear, poor Arthur is the best part."

Merlin stood watching the scene. His mind was off with Gwen. One of his best friends was dying and no one knew. She was all alone and would die alone in her suffering. His powers started to flare. He didn't care if Arthur saw; he needed to end that beast, he once thought of as a friend, right now. The surprise came when Arthur released a ferocious yell and ran his sword right through the gut of Morgana. Arthur whispered something to Morgana but couldn't hear what it was. He then kicked her back so his sword could be pulled out and then decapitated her while she was on the ground. Sadly, it wasn't Morgana but a puppet. As soon as Morgana's puppet went down so did all her soldiers. They seemed to disappear in thin air as if no battle took place, at least if it wasn't for the dead knights of Camelot on the ground.

Arthur ran after all the men ordering them to take the wounded into the castle. Merlin chased after him not knowing what Arthur wanted to do next. He imagined Arthur was unstable after the news and would break down after making sure everyone else was treated for. Arthur always put his people above his personal emotions but Gwen had always been an exception to that rule. The wailes of the people finding their dead relatives were all Merlin could hear as he rushed into the stables.

"Arthur what are you doing? This is not the time to go for a nice ride or hunt?" Merlin didn't understand why Arthur was about to get on his horse. Well he did have an idea but he needed to know the truth to know if he needs to follow Arthur or not. He still would no matter what Arthur said but at least with the right answer it wouldn't have to be a secret.

"I have to find her Merlin, I have to find a way to save her" Arthur looked to have tears in his eyes. "I can't lose her. I already thought I lost her but at least I knew she was alive somewhere. Now she is dying and it is my fault" He had no idea where she could possibly be but he wouldn't stop until he found her.

"Okay, but I'm going with you. Who else will be there to polish your armor…or save your life without gratitude for the millionth time?" Merlin said the last part under his breath but at least tried to lighten the mood for Arthur. He knew Arthur hated to show emotion again except to Gwen. It must have worked because Arthur's tears had stopped.

"Well come on then, Merlin. We need to be moving immediately" Arthur ordered and rode off hoping to find Gwen before it was too late.