Sweet vengeance
Morgana`s heart glowed with sick pleasure at seeing the look of utter terror that flashed across Merlin's face, as Arthur succumbed to the dark power of Formorroh that was now imbedded in his neck. She could practically see his little heart breaking as Arthur launched himself towards the still bound Merlin with murder in his eyes. The blonde king was shaking with rage and his eyes were burning with hatred, he reached Merlin and punched him full force in the jaw, Merlin grunted in pain as his head whipped back, striking the back of the chair.
Morgana knew that this was the worst fate she could inflict upon both Merlin and Arthur - their friendship was precious to both and it would break Merlin apart to die at the hands of an Arthur who hated him. And it would be hell for Arthur to know that he had killed his best friend. This was the perfect revenge and it made her smile.
The witch watched in satisfaction as Arthur dealt blow after blow down upon Merlin who seemed to be doing his best not to cry out, all that escaped were a few grunts. This wouldn't do - she wanted to hear Merlin's screams ringing throughout the castle. Morgana prowled over to where Arthur was pounding blows in Merlin like he was a straw practice dummy, she leant up to whisper into his ear. Arthur nodded to her words and a nasty smirk spread across his lips.
Arthur switched his aim and suddenly dealt a particularly heavy blow to the direct centre of the burn on Merlin's pale, heaving chest. A harsh scream was ripped from Merlin's throat, and Arthur laughed jeeringly, digging his knuckles into the ripped, charred flesh, prompting a strangled scream from the warlock. "Does it hurt Merlin?" hissed Arthur, hitting him again in the same spot as before, Merlin's glistening blue eyes flickered up to meet Arthur's fiery blue ones. "This is what you get for being a traitor and a pathetic coward." The bewitched king bared his teeth jeeringly, bringing his face up close to Merlin's and ground his fist deep into the wound - Merlin's scream echoed around the rooms before settling down into frantic panting.
"I. . . .I . . am . .not a . .coward or . . .a traitor." Merlin gasped out, panting heavily between each word, forcing it out through his abused throat. Arthur drew back from the injured boy with a bellow of loud laughter, he stood grinning down at his victim for a few moments before an idea seemed to strike him. Morgana watched in slight confusion as Arthur moved behind Merlin's chair and quickly untied his hands - what was going on? Morgana frowned, tensing and readying her magic just in case. Merlin staggered to his feet and forwards, away from the chair and from Arthur.
"Ar. . .Arthur?" Merlin questioned, staring hazily back at his master in confusion, he was clearly struggling to stand upright, but seemed still determined to reach his friend. Arthur's smirk fell from his face and he strode forward and sent a boot straight into the boy's stomach, causing him to stagger backwards.
"Don't! You don't have the right to call me that! You worthless piece of shit!" Arthur roared, sending another kick into Merlin's frail body. By this point Merlin was covered in bruises and blood and his chest was smothered in bits of charred flesh and caked in blood. Clearly realising that his friend was not going to listen to him, Merlin ran for the door and Arthur grinned, baring his teeth once more. "Run! Run traitor! It'll make the hunt all the more enjoyable!" Morgana smirked at this new development, clearly Arthur's true Pendragon nature was now shining through - just like his father really, violent, sadistic and enjoyed taking sport from death.
The witch watched on in evil glee as Arthur ran from the room, calling for guards and hounds as he went - she let it happen. Arthur was completely under her control - she would let the knights and people of Camelot believe that Arthur was still in charge - for now, just so her revenge could be complete and then once both Arthur and Merlin were dead, she would fully take over control and take her rightful place as queen.
So sorry about the huuuuge delays old chaps! im super busy atm but just to warn ya`ll there is basically a super violent manhunt coming up soon in this story so if you dont like it - dont read it! I hope youre all enjoying it so far! I love reviews and they make me write so much faster! LOYA :) DreyaofCamelot
