Well here is the moment we have all been waiting for. The big reveal and the first of many steps for Merlin to help bring about Albion. While coming up for some of the concepts in this story I had taken a look at some of the commentaries that were up on YouTube. One of them included Katie (Morgana) and Colin (Merlin). Having to retake a scene in the episode 'The Beginning of the End." The main reason was because they have thought that the interaction between them was too sexy. The rest of the fanbase would like to disagree on that fact. Up to the point where many in the YouTube comments (these were older ones) were wishing that Katie would take over the writing duties. But no we are getting a little off topic and yeah I think your starting to get the idea for the other ship besides Arwen. Anyway love the reception and the feedback so on with the show.

The next night Merlin was exhausted. On top of having to deal with Arthur's usual jobs it had appeared the prat's self-awareness decided to work. Apparently he was suspicious and perhaps a touch jealous that flowers had appeared in Morgana's chambers. Which he didn't remember seeing yesterday, or at least before he had passed Merlin in the hallway outside. Between the jobs he had decided to take it upon himself to make a few adjustments to the list of suspects Arthur and Sir Leon were going to arrest (i.e. erased a couple of names).Therefore making his life was more hectic than usual. There were only two reasons he wasn't asleep yet. One was because Gaius had given him a vial of a modified sleeping draught to give to Morgana. Two he knew that tonight is where his challenge would start. Tonight he would reveal his magic to Morgana and hopefully get her to agree to learn from him. He soon found himself at the door to her chambers and was about to knock when Morgana opened the door. Keeping his head down he slowly walked into the room before facing her. Seeing Morgana alone was already enough to make himself nervous. Add to the fact her faced was tear stained and had bags under the eyes told him she had not slept well either. Deciding that the best way to break the silence was to start with his official purpose for the visit.

"Gaius asked me to deliver this." He said. Looking at her face he could see her jade eyes wander between the bottle in his hands before back to himself.

"I don't need any potion. Thank you." She quickly replied. Merlin quickly turned his head towards the door before Morgana spoke up again.

"Merlin. Ignore what I said last night. I had a nightmare I was upset." Her voice was breaking and Merlin could see the tears forming up in her eyes. To him this was heartbreaking seeing that she was having trouble understanding something which was both new and dangerous to her. He was also upset and angry for her at the three people who were making this situation a reality. First at Gaius for deciding that the best remedy was to dismiss it out of hand as delusions. Kilgharrah for thinking that she would turn to evil and having no faith in his abilities. Finally Uther who's unjust laws and behaviour which allowed her to grow up fearing that her powers are a danger to everyone. This image alone was enough to spur him onwards.

"I know. I hadn't said anything to anyone." He replied. Morgana was becoming even more overwhelmed by this and quickly walked away from the door keeping her head down.

"I'm sorry. It's usually Gwen who usually has to deal with me when I'm like this."

"I don't mind." Merlin replied. "Maybe I can help".

"I doubt that." She retorted bitterly.

"You'd be surprised." Merlin spoke as he closed the door. Morgana turned her head at him with a curious expression. Collecting his thoughts quickly, Merlin now knew that this was the moment of no return. He would either walk out of this room proud that he was able to help his friend. Or ashamed for leaving her in the darkness when she needed him the most.

"I understand. I realise how frightening all this is for you. Especially for you." Morgana was now becoming even more curious. Whereas Merlin knew he was just putting off the inevitable.

"Why especially for me?" she asked cautiously.

"You're the King's Ward. You know his hatred better than anyone." He replied

"That's what you think has been happening to me? The dreams. The fire. You think it was magic!?" Morgana responded, having become more frantic between each word. Merlin now knew it was time. He could only hope that he wouldn't regret it. Or at least long enough for Kilgharrah to say 'I told you so' and go on about how destiny couldn't be altered.

"Yes that's exactly what I'm saying. It's your magic which is causing all these things to happen." Merlin exclaimed before calming himself. Morgana looked at him carefully. She was now wandering where this experience came from. What would have caused him to come to that conclusion?

"How do you know this Merlin?" She asked. Closing his eyes and taking in a deep breath he knew this moment is now inevitable.

"It's because I have magic Morgana." He breathed out. He looked towards Morgana and was anxious to see her reaction. On the bright side it would mean she wouldn't be alone in Camelot. On the other hand given her nature it could end with her shouting at him before accidently unleashing her magic. Unfortunately the blank look on her face indicated more towards the latter than the former.

To say she was shocked would be an understatement. Morgana considered herself to be an open minded woman. One who can see the perspectives of everyone and everything around her? But to have her friend, the bumbling servant to the Crown Prince of Camelot admit that he had magic. She was so confused by it all and initially thought that this was an attempt by Merlin to cheer her up. But the stoic look on his face said otherwise. Morgana then remembered how Merlin didn't had remained silent when she visited him at Gaius's chambers last night and slowly became enraged.

"How long have you had magic she asked?" She asked shakily.

"I've had it all my life. I was already levitating objects and setting things on fire with just my gaze only a few minutes after I was born." He replied honestly. Merlin was now bracing himself for the backlash that making his secret known will cause.

"Then tell me why last night you didn't tell me then? Why did you leave me alone with just my thoughts? I was scared and confused at what's happening to me and you said nothing!" Morgana exclaimed frantically. While she was doing that her eyes flashed gold for a quick second and Merlin quickly noticed it. However that second was enough to knock him off his feet and back first into the wall. On impact his body gave out slightly but thankfully he remained conscious and more or less upright. Morgana however became frantic.

"Merlin!" she shouted. Concerned about the effect her magic had on him. However it caused her emotions to spike once again and her eyes to glow gold. This in turn caused a nearby chair to be lifted off the ground and come flying towards him.

"ástyntan". He said as he raised his left hand and the chair stopped in mid-flight and just hovered in the air. Morgana was now in a state between shock and amazement. He just stopped something with his magic not only quickly. But in her mind effortlessly. Merlin knowing Morgana was no longer putting any force behind the chair quickly and quietly lowered back to the floor. He then turned to Morgana who had ran up and hugged him burying her head into his chest muttering sorry repeatedly. Merlin quite shocked by the action did nothing else for a second before he slowly bought his arms around her. They stayed like this for what seemed like the entire night but in reality only a couple of minutes before Morgana's breathing evened out. When it did she lifted her head to noticed how close she was to Merlin. Blushing slightly she moved back to a more respectable distance before Merlin decided to speak up before the silence turned awkward.

"I didn't tell you because of a variety of different reasons. Namely I was scared about this situation myself. Here you are one of the last people the King will ever suspect of having magic suddenly manifesting it. Thus it would lead to this situation and I feared that if I told you about my powers then you would tell on me to the King. But also I was afraid on the burden I would be placing on you. Because not only would you be carrying your secret but mine as well. This is why I needed time to process all of it. Because it has emerged so suddenly .You have magic and not only that but it's showing signs of being particularly strong. But with the way things are, you'll more than likely reveal yourself by accident in front everyone, unless you get help." He explained.

"And your offering to help me control it?" She asked hopefully. To her this one of the few things that has gone right in the last few days. Merlin gave a small smile.

"Yes but not to control it. But to embrace it. Magic is now a part of your life now and it shouldn't be something that is to be feared. But one that is to be respected and cherished. Also I'm doing this is because I had no one show me this growing up in Ealdor. I'm not about to let that happen to you." He said with determination. Morgana had a small relieved grin on her face. Before it fell into a frown.

"But as long as Uther is still King we won't be able to show it openly." She said. Merlin was worried about this as this was what the Dragon had warned him about. The darkness in Morgana's heart which is directed at Uther. He knew he was already revealing a lot tonight just by exposing his magic. But if he had any chance of stopping Morgana's dark destiny. He had open up a bit more.

"No your right the chances of that happening would be as likely to come with the day Arthur is able to put on his own clothes correctly without help." He joked at the last bit and Morgana giggled a bit at that thought.

"But you always said that Arthur was always a better man than his father. So I was wondering, what you would say to that could become a reality? A day where Arthur brings magic back to the land with us by his side." He said.

"I would do anything to make that happen." She replied with determination. Seeing that as confirmation Merlin decided to continue.

"There is a druid prophecy that states that Once and Future King will lead bring about a golden age where he brings magic back to the land and unites the kingdoms with the warlock Emrys." He said. Morgana was processing what was just said. She knew that when Merlin mentioned the Once and Future King he was referring to Arthur. While she admits that he has a good heart and despite Uther's harshness he does have the makings of a brilliant leader. But at the same time he's still incredibly arrogant and unless provoked correctly he would always stick by his father. But what she can't get around was who Emrys was. Merlin said he would be the one that helps Arthur and so far the likely candidate for that would be Merlin himself. Suddenly she realised that Merlin was more than a candidate. He was Emrys himself. Which she revealed.

"Arthur's the Once and Future King. That would mean that you are Emrys." She said.

"The one and only." Merlin replied.

"That makes a lot of sense now that I think about it. I mean in every situation Arthur finds himself in its always something which requires magic to escape from. That means you have been using it to help him."

"Yes and before you ask I have done it since my arrival here a year ago and have actually lost count of how many times I have saved the prat." Morgana was thrilled that she now knew that she wasn't alone and wished she could continue talking to Merlin forever. Unfortunately time was not on their side as they both realised the time.

"Thank you Merlin for doing this. I'm grateful that you're helping me and for trusting me with your secret. You have my word I will not tell a soul about this especially Uther. Hopefully we can help achieve this prophecy together and who knows; maybe one day people would come to see magic as a force for good."

"Don't worry about it Morgana. Soon things will get better you'll see. Anyway I better get back before Gaius gets worried." With that Merlin and Morgana walked to the door and he walked out. Before he walked out of earshot Morgana called out to him.

"Oh Merlin."

"Yes milady?"

"Sleep well."

"I will and you too." With that he turned back and walked down the hall whilst Morgana closed the door and walked back to her bed.

Merlin was quietly walking down the stairs and he was almost at Gaius's chambers. Just a few more meters and sleep. Unfortunately when he reached the bottom the Prince of prats was waiting for him.

"This has to stop." Arthur called out before continuing whilst Merlin turned around.

"The King would have your head and there's no point denying it."

"Denying what?" Merlin asked pretending that he didn't know what the Prince was talking about.

"Your affections for the Lady Morgana." Arthur replied. Merlin just chuckled and began walking away.

"Right."

"Take a bit of advice from someone who knows about women." Arthur said as he place a hand on Merlin's shoulder.

"Well if such a person existed I would."

"Stick to girls who are more… how can I put it? On your level."

"Thanks."

"She can't be your friend. Let alone anything else." He cautioned.

"Yeah I know." Merlin acknowledged. Arthur then clapped his shoulder and began to walk off.

"You can't hide anything from me, Merlin." He said walking away from the warlock.

"I wouldn't dream of it." Merlin chuckled. Before turning back and walking towards Gaius's chambers. So far Morgana knows his magic, he knew her's and the only thing Arthur suspects out of all this is a supposed crush. He knew about his small crush on her and always had a hint that she might have reciprocated it. But that's all there was right. Add to the fact he is so far proving Kilgharrah wrong and everything is ok. Right?

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