Thanks for the review TheTerribleTwos. Yay for the alerts. Hope you like the next chapter. Oh and for those who read the first chapter the day I first published will notice I changed the writing quite a bit later on . What happened between Merlin and Arthur is still the same though.
A tattered dress slid across the twigs and tree stumps of the forests bordering the villages of Camlelot, getting caught at times and jerked away from the thorny branches, uncared of the damage posed to the silk dress. The owner held a little boy close to her as she knocked on one of the doors of a home sitting the very edge the border of Camelot, but still contained within the forest and jurisdiction of Uther.
*knock knock knock *
Morgana lowered her hand, glanced at Mordred, and nodded slyly, as she faced the wooden doors shaded by the rustling trees surrounding her. She lowered her head a list and read.
Acton, Algar – Wife captured and killed. Witnesses say she was a teacher of magic. 3 sons, 1 daughter. All Alive.…
Morgana put the list in her blouse, looked up and waited for some sign. She walked to her left and peeked through the window, seeing only her reflection, and as she was about to knock the door again, the door swung open revealing a middle age women with brown wavy hair, though messy, and small brown eyes staring at Morgana shocked.
"Yes?" the middle age women demanded instantly.
"Lady Hannah Acton?" Morgana asked softly and sweetly, her head lowered slightly with wonder in her eyes. Morgana had gone to the daughter of the first lady listed on the list from the Great Purge; the daughter of a lady who had been killed for teaching magic during to the Purge.
Morgana had the list from the Great Purge after Mordred stole it from Morgause the night Morgana and he ran away from Morgause. Morgana ran away because of the fact she felt betrayed by Morgause, especially because Morgause never divulged the fact that Morgana was her sister – a sign to Morgana that Morgause would rather not have Morgana as a sister. Of course it was not true in Morgause's eyes, for she plead for her sister to not leave, but Morgana felt too hurt and too betrayed to forgive her sister. So she fled with Mordred in search for those who can help her, using the list to guide her to sorcerers, in hopes she can unite all those with magic to fight against Uther.
Morgana only knew who & where Hannah lived because of a trick she learned from Morgause when it came to searching for people. A bit of dried yarrow sprinkled on a puddle of water combined with voicing a few magical words would form the image of whom you seek at their present location. Although Morgana had a handful of yarrow left, she remained optimistic that it would last her for some time.
The middle aged lady cackled at the formality and looked back at Morgana with tears of laughter.
"'Lady'? Never heard that one before." The old lady said shaking her head. She became serious and wanted to get down to business "What do you want?"
"I'm sorry. . Should I call you Hannah then?"
"Fine. What is it?" Hannah asked with a hand on her hip.
"I was just wondering, it's just that …we've been travelling very far and need something to eat. . anything really. . "
"Have I seen you somewhere…?" Hannah interrupted with a frown. She looked Morgana up and down, observing her tattered silk gown and pale smooth skin. "You look like some sort of lost princess or something with that attire."
Morgana chuckled nervously.
"You might have. Please. . Mordred here needs some food. " pled Morgana anxiously, pulling Mordred infront. Mordred rose his head a little, with his large eyes staring at Hannah sadly.
Hannah considered the two for a moment.
"How did you know my name ?" Hannah's eyes narrowed. It was slightly suspicious Morgana knew Hannah's name and didn't come for a real purpose. Morgana realized this flaw in her plan and went in for the kill.
"We are here. . because I know about your mother!" Morgana said, a passion lit in her voice, hoping this would warm herself to Hannah.
Immediately Hannah was taken aback, mouth open in shock, her guard damaged somewhat.
"Wha-" Hannah gasped, her hand touching her lips. Morgana took that as an invitation to speak.
"I know Uther killed your mother for teaching magic… and I think it's wrong that he did. He sh-"
"Get out of here!" Hannah said furiously, clutching the door to close it.
"But- but I'm here to help you! I'm here to help you live a life where you can use your powe-"
"SHUSH!" Hannah whispered out loud while looking around her home in fear. She turned to Morgana panicked. "Get out of my sight and never come back! I have lived my life in peace and am not about to end it with YOU causing problems from me! "
"Don't you understand!" Morgana plead, coming closer, with fire in her eyes. "Uther is a tyrant ! You know it! He's killed your mother! He can kill you at-"
"I don't know what you are talking about." The women said trembling in fear and anger. "My mother may have had magic, but I DON'T! Get out of my sight before I report you! GO!"
And with that, the door slammed shut causing a few birds to fly off the roof.
Morgana tried to catch her breath and calmed down as she walked away from the home, with Mordred following her. A warm breeze pulled her hair to the front as she shook her head. She opened her eyes and a twig on the ground caught on fire causing a few squirrels to crawl up the trees to avoid the heated fury that resulted from Morgana's frustration.
Mordred spoke seriously.
"We need another plan."