A Need for Christmas pt.3

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Morgana didn't answer.

"It was him wasn't it. It was The Sarrum. He made you lose hope. After what he did, you want to die." Merlin realized.

"You wouldn't understand." Morgana answered.

"But maybe I want to understand. Maybe I want to… maybe I want to help you."

"It's a little too late for that."

"Maybe it is but I don't think it is. I'll do anything to get you back, Morgana."

"Why? You poisoned me and now you stand here saying that you want to help. You broke my trust. You betrayed me."

"We betrayed each other. Yes, I broke your trust, but I wouldn't have if it wasn't for Morgause."

"Why do you keep blaming her? She loved me."

"If she really loved you then why did she make you stay in Camelot? Why did she turn you into a vessel knowing that the only way to stop it was to kill you? Why did she make you kill her? She never loved you. I poisoned you not because I wanted to but because your sister gave me no choice. I loved you."

"You had a funny way of showing it."

"You just don't get it, do you?"

"No, you don't get it. My sister saved me. She loved me."

"Loving someone doesn't mean you make them suffer in the same crap that you suffer in."

"How would you know?"

"Because I've seen it. Uther made Arthur suffer because of what he believed. He made Arthur believe that magic was bad, but now that Arthur is his own man, he's starting to find things out. He's learning that Uther didn't really care about Arthur's future."

Merlin opened the door and filled the bucket with snow. When the water was warming up, he pulled out the bath tub. He poured the hot water into the tub. When the bath was ready, Merlin didn't more to get in.

"Why did you make a bath if you're not going to use it?" Morgana wondered.

"It's not for me." Merlin replied. "It's for you."

"I've had a bath."

"I know but it couldn't hurt."

"Then get out of the room."

"Yes, ma'am. I'll go get you clothes and a towel."

Merlin went over to the bed while Morgana got undressed and got in the bath. The hot water felt good against her skin. She moaned and relaxed in the bath. Merlin came back with another one of his shirts and a towel. He went to Morgana and rubbed Morgana's shoulders. At first Morgana gasped and tensed up.

"No, relax." Merlin said. Morgana did as Merlin said. When Merlin was done, he got up and fixed the fire. Merlin went over to the bed and laid down. When Morgana was done with her bath, she got out and wrapped herself in the towel. Merlin got up and massaged Morgana's back. Morgana gasped and moved away from Merlin.

"Why do you keep touching me?" Morgana asked.

"I was just helping you relax. You're so tense." Merlin replied.

"Just don't touch me."

Merlin picked up his extra shirt and handed it to her. Morgana put it on. Merlin somehow got rid of the dirty water and started his bath. When it was ready, he took his bath. Morgana was in bed resting. When Merlin as done, he got out and dried himself off. He got dressed and got rid of the water. He went to Morgana and saw the cuts on the bottom of her feet. He cleaned her feet and treated the cuts. Morgana pulled away and moaned.

"Morgana, I have to. You could get worse." Merlin said. He went back to treating Morgana's feet. When he was done, he laid down next to her and went to sleep. Morgana watched him fall asleep. When he was asleep, she couldn't help but rub his cheek. Soon she was asleep. When Merlin woke, he felt Morgana's hand on his cheek. He opened his eyes and saw Morgana sleeping. He moved his hand slightly causing Morgana to wake. Merlin closed his eyes just as Morgana opened her eyes. Morgana saw her hand on Merlin's cheek and continued to rub Merlin's cheek. Merlin smiled and relaxed at the touch.

"Don't make me go back to sleep." Merlin teased. Morgana slapped Merlin. "Ow. What was that for?"

"For tricking me." Morgana answered. Merlin sighed and got up. He started making dinner.

"Are you going to dinner? Because you've wasted two meals and I want to know if you're going to waste this one."

"No."

"Not even if I make you?"

"You can't make me."

"You may want to rethink that."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing."

Merlin went back to making dinner. When it was ready, he handed a bowl to Morgana.

"I'm not eating." Morgana said putting the bowl down.

"I know, but you need to eat at least one meal. I didn't poison it." Merlin answered. Merlin picked up the bowl and looked at Morgana. "Please don't make me force you to eat this."

"You can't force me."

Merlin sighed and put the bowl down. He grabbed Morgana's arm and forced it behind her back. Morgana cried out in pain when Merlin was close to breaking her arm.

"You know I can use my magic to stop you." Morgana hissed.

"I know but you can't. That cuff on your wrist stops you. I can remove it but only if you do as I say." Merlin ordered.

"No."

"Ok."

Merlin almost broke Morgana's arm. Morgana screamed.

"Fine. I'll eat." Morgana cried. Merlin let go of Morgana's arm. Morgana ate her dinner. Merlin watched her while he ate his dinner. When Morgana was done, she put the bowl away. "There, you got me to eat something. Now will you just leave me alone."

"Nope." Merlin replied. He finished his dinner and handed Morgana a cup of water. Morgana drank a few sips. When she was done, she had a coughing fit. Merlin was about to help her, but Morgana pushed him away. When it was over, Morgana groaned and laid down. Merlin put his hand on her forehead. "You're burning up."

"Just leave me alone." Morgana groaned. Merlin ignored. He took the blankets and wrapped Morgana up in them. Morgana started coughing again. Merlin took the pillows and elevated Morgana's head and torso the best he could. When the fit was over, Morgana watched Merlin run around the hovel grabbing whatever he could to keep her warm. He came over with her shawl and his jacket. He covered her up with them and made sure that she was comfortable. "Why won't you let me die?"

"This is why."

Merlin leaned forward and kissed Morgana's forehead. When he pulled away, he smiled and looked into her eyes.

"I love you. I don't know why but I do. I always have and no matter what you do, I will always love you. Killing you was the hardest thing I ever did." Merlin whispered. He rubbed Morgana's forehead. "Get some sleep."

Morgana went to sleep. Merlin watched over her for a few hours. He kept the fire going and tried to keep the hovel as warm as he could. He tended to Morgana's fever every once in a while. After a few hours, he laid down at the edge of the bed and fell asleep. It was noon when Morgana woke up coughing. She accidently kicked Merlin in the face causing him to wake. When he saw her coughing, he went to her and pulled her close to him. Morgana coughed and hit his chest. Merlin didn't let go. When the coughing fit was finally over, Morgana leaned into Merlin's chest. Merlin pulled her closer and rubbed her back. Morgana grabbed his shirt and didn't let go. Merlin laid down on the pillows and covered them up with the blankets. Soon the two were asleep again. Merlin woke a few hours later and groaned. He saw Morgana sleeping and sighed. He saw that her legs were uncovered. He covered them up and then felt a hand grab his shoulder.

"Don't move." Morgana warned.

"I was just covering your legs. You're still burning up." Merlin replied.

"It's cold in here."

"I think the fire went out."

Merlin got up and tended to the fire. When he went back to the bed, he saw that Morgana had fallen asleep. Merlin sighed and made her comfortable. When he was done, he made dinner. When it was ready, he woke Morgana slightly. Morgana moaned and opened her eyes.

"I need you to eat this." Merlin whispered. He helped Morgana eat the soup. When Morgana finished, Merlin ate his dinner and cleaned the dishes. Then he saw Morgana get out of bed. "What are you doing?"

"I need to get outside." Morgana moaned.

"Why?"

"It's too cold in here."

"But it's freezing outside."

Merlin went to Morgana and grabbed her.

"What are you doing? Let me go." Morgana ordered.

TBC

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