Title: Stepmother?

Author: QueenKordeilia

Rating: T

Pairing (s): Merlin/Morgana Uther/Catrina Arthur/Guinevere

Spoilers: For S2. 2.05 and 2.06.

Summary: AU. Morgana and Arthur find themselves with a new 'addition' to their family.

Disclaimer: See chapter one.

A/N: Hey faithful readers! Chapter three. Thanks to 'a fan' and whitecrossgirl for the reviews!

Step mother? - Boyfriend...?

Merlin ran into Arthur's room. Arthur followed him. Merlin sighed and rolled his eyes; there was no way out - Arthur had him trapped. "Allow me to help," Arthur said, holding a bucket full of soapy water and spit.

"No thank you, Sire," Merlin replied, backing away.

"No, I insist," Arthur said, chasing Merlin around the room.

Merlin stood in front of the window and Arthur held the bucket up. The servant ducked and Arthur ended up throwing the water out of the window. An angry groan could be heard from outside. The mischievous prince looked out of the window and spotted his father, directly underneath, completely drenched in the dirty water.

"ARTHUR!" Uther exclaimed, furiously.

"Oh Arthur, His Majesty will be angry!" Merlin exclaimed. "Good luck," he said, escaping quickly to avoid the long list of chores. Arthur knocked his chair over furiously.

Morgana and Gwen stood in the council chambers waiting for the rest of the people. Arthur entered the room looking worried and scared. Morgana raised her eyebrow and walked up to her half brother. Gwen followed her shyly.

"Dear brother... Is that fear I can see etched on your face?" Morgana teased. Arthur gave her a very Uther-like stern look. To be honest, he was afraid of what his punishment would be for what happened that morning. Was this meeting arranged to humiliate him? But he wasn't going to condemn himself to a day of tormenting and teasing from his sister.

"Not at all baby sis..." he replied, knowing that remark would tick Morgana off. Morgana fumed and opened her mouth to say something but stopped when she heard the doors open. Uther walked in escorting Catrina. The two siblings exchanged looks and stopped bickering. Everyone except from them bowed their heads towards the King and the Lady.

"Thank you all for coming," Uther started. "You are no doubt wondering why I have gathered you here today." Arthur and Morgana exchanged a look that said, 'You can say that again.' "Though we live in dark times, today I bring you light..." he trailed off. Uther and Catrina shared a look whilst he said, "And love." Arthur rolled his eyes and turned to Morgana.

"He's too old!" he whispered into her ear. Gwen heard and giggled.

"It gives me the greatest pleasure to inform you that the houses of Tregor and Pendragon are to be united in the closest bond of all," Uther said. He paused to glance at everyone. "I am to marry Lady Catrina of Tregor!" the King announced his eyes shining full of pride. Arthur looked around bored. Everyone began to clap happily and cheerfully but Morgana did so unenthusiastically.

"I already knew that," she gloated to Gwen who merely smiled in response. Catrina smirked and whispered, "Tomorrow darling," seductively into Uther's ear.

"I am to marry Lady Catrina tomorrow," he corrected. Morgana nugded Arthur and forced him to clap. Jonas winked at Lady Catrina. Gaius and Merlin nodded at each other slowly. The latter walked over to a wall.

"This union heralds a new dawn for the Kingdom. A new beginning..." the King said. Merlin decided to take his chances.

"Hierste thaet cicen sona..." he chanted. Lady Catrina's human skin began to cripple. Morgana raised her eyebrow. She looked around and froze when saw Merlin chanting. She squinted her eyes and saw his eyes flash gold. She couldn't believe it! Merlin had magic? She wanted to scream.

"And a new Queen for all here in England," Uther droned on. Gaius glanced anxiously at Merlin.

"Hierste thaet cicen sona..." Catrina looked around cautiously trying to see if anyone had noticed.

"I could not hope to have made a better match." Jonas scanned the room. He jumped in shock when he saw Merlin chanting.

"Hierste thaet cicen sona..."

"I hope you shall all share in our joy." Merlin gasped and realised his efforts were in vain. The Lady Catrina was still in her beautiful form. "Thank you," Uther finally finished. The hall was full of applause and chatter. Catrina pulled Uther out of the council chambers with an angry look on her face.

"If you don't like her just sit with me..." the blond prat said to the gorgeous witch.

"Do you want to make it look any more obvious?" she asked.

"Well don't come back crying to me when all goes wrong!" Arthur warned, raising his voice. Morgana scoffed.

"Why would I go to you?" the Princess exclaimed loudly. The guards at the doors stared at the Pendragon siblings like they were insane. Arthur laughed nervously and Morgana glared at them. The guards opened the doors to the dining hall. Arthur and Morgana entered the dining hall together.

"Morgana," Uther said, smiling cheerfully.

"Father," she replied, turning to Arthur before going to sit with the Lady Catrina.

"Arthur."

"Father," Arthur replied, giving Morgana a smirk. She returned the favour. They began to kick each other under the table. Arthur missed and kicked Catrina instead.

"Oh!" she exclaimed. Uther looked at her with concern.

"Stop it you two!" he ordered. The siblings immediately stopped kicking each other. They finished eating and thought of how to escape the King and future Queen's boring chatter. Arthur grinned as he found his excuse. He fake yawned. Catrina gave him a questioning look.

"I'm sorry. Hard day's training. If you'll excuse me," the blond prince said. He got up and gave his sister a look that said, 'Come on!'

"Arthur," Uther said.

Arthur looked at Morgana who couldn't think of anything to say. She opened her mouth but closed it again. Luckily her brother came to the rescue.

"Morgan," he started. "Let's go. Remember, your boyfriend is waiting for you..." he teased. Morgana blushed knowing exactly who Arthur was referring to. Uther raised his eyebrow and frowned.

"Morgana, who is this boy?" he asked. Morgana rolled her eyes. Great, her father was going to question her to the bone about her new 'boyfriend.' She glared at Arthur who turned away and grinned.

"You'll meet him soon enough!" Morgana exclaimed. "I'll retire myself then." She got up from her seat and ran towards the doors.

"Morgana," Uther said, raising his glass of wine.

"Father, if you wish..." Arthur started. Morgana stopped and turned around. "I'll describe him for-" she grabbed her prat of a brother and pulled him towards the doors.

A/N: Over-protective Uther. Poor Morgana! Hmm, I hope Arthur's satisfied with himself... I think I'm finally getting into the story properly. Thanks for reading! Review please!