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In case you're wondering The Once and Future Queen happened pretty much the same way in this rewrite expect there was no Arthur and Gwen romance because that kiss always really annoyed me.

Set somewhere before and then during Lancelot and Guinevere.

It was Morgana who found a safe place where Merlin and her could practice magic in the castle by using a secret passageway. Then Merlin had taught her some simple spells and the spell he had used to help Arthur against Valiant which ended with them being chased around the castle by a large dog. Morgana told Merlin about her dreams sometimes and he told her about the times he had saved Arthur.

"So there's a dragon in the castle that thinks it's your destiny to save Arthur?" Morgana asked. "How did it fit into the castle?"

"I don't know, I could ask but he'd just tell me a riddle or something," Merlin said. "I guess that there's a large opening somewhere."

Despite Gaius's concern Merlin was sure that he was doing the right thing in helping Morgana and he really felt like they were getting closer. He was thinking about that when Morgana surprised him by telling him that Gwen and her were leaving Camelot.

"It's to visit my father's grave, we'll be back later today," she said.

"Be careful my lady," Merlin said.

"Don't worry, Merlin I'll be fine." When he later saw the ransom note for her he wondered if she had been wrong and he was so relieved when he saw her again. Well he was still worried because she looked startled and was in her underwear but at least she was alright.

"Morgana, are you alright?" Arthur asked.

"I-I'm fine but Gwen got taken," Morgana stammered and Merlin's heart sank.

Of course Uther wasn't going to risk anyone to save a servant but so Morgana decided to go after Gwen herself.

"I know some spells now and I can out sword fight Arthur," she insisted. Merlin and her stood in her room.

"But they were after you to begin with if they capture you they might kill Gwen," Merlin argued. "I'll get her back, I promise."

He left her room and bumped into Arthur. "Sorry sire."

"Why were you in Morgana's room, Merlin?"

"Err, I was just assuring her that Gwen was going to be okay," Merlin said. "She's really upset we should do something."

"What could you possibly do?"

"We both know you can't do anything without me."

"Shut up Merlin." But he took Merlin with him when he went to rescue Gwen anyway.

When they finally got to Gwen, Merlin was surprised to see Lancelot there as well. Seriously how did he even get there? Merlin had nearly gotten eaten by Wilddeoren (and also accused of being in love with Gwen by Arthur) to find her. Still the important thing was that they had all got out safely.

"So you two came here on your own?" Lancelot asked.

"My father wouldn't risk any of the knights and Merlin was going to go anyway and as useless as he is I couldn't let him mess things up even more," Arthur said.

"Plus he hates to see Morgana upset," Merlin added.

"Shut up Merlin," Arthur said.

"Right well I'll stand guard for a while," Lancelot said.

"I'll get some rest, wake me if you get too tired to stand guard," Arthur said.

"I'll get some rest too," Gwen added.

"I'll just... sit here then," Merlin said after everyone had left.

Later Arthur and Gwen fell asleep and Merlin sat down next to Lancelot.

"Merlin, has Gwen found anyone else while I was gone?" Lancelot asked.

"No and I think that you too would be good together," Merlin said.

"It's good to know I have your support."

In the morning Lancelot followed Merlin, Arthur and Gwen back to Camelot.

"I can't go back to the castle with you," he told Gwen.

"Will I ever see you again?" she asked.

"Yes and I hope to be more deserving of you the next time we meet."

"I'd wait as long as I have to." And she hoped he knew how much she meant it.

Gwen's parts weren't mentioned in this because those weren't rewritten. I wasn't going to rewrite this episode but how Arthur didn't even ask Morgana if she was alright in the canon version really annoyed me. Also now Gwen and Lancelot have a somewhat happier ending. Reviews are appreciated even if you think it could have been better.