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Morgana's POV:
I woke up feeling surprisingly well rested despite the dream conversation I had with Kilgharrah and the Triple Goddess. I still have trouble believing that Merlin is a descendant of the Triple Goddess.
Aithusa was lying next to my bed. She was still asleep, and I was lucky I didn't wake her when I was startled awake. It was already morning, but I could still hear Merlin's light snoring in the other room. Merlin sure has a lot on his shoulders, a lot of responsibility at such a young age. He was only a few years younger than her and so much has already happened to him.
I gently got out of bed careful not to wake up Aithusa. I slowly opened the door and slipped outside. Last night with all the chaos of the crafters, maids, letters from Arthur, and my jealousy getting the better of me I didn't really get a chance to see the house very well yet.
The main parts of the house, that I could see, was made of stone. I'm guessing that was in case Aithusa couldn't control her fire in the house. There was also a lot of wooden outlines keeping the house up and decorating the place making it look more comfortable. There was a little area set aside for cooking, I have never seen one before Merlin probably knew how to use it since he wanted it built. I could see that there was little furniture besides the beds, chairs, and table that Merlin built yesterday.
"I guess we are going to be spending most of our days outside." I mumbled to myself.
"That is the plan."
The voice startled me, I didn't hear Merlin get out of bed.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. There isn't much to do inside, I don't think Aithusa would like to stay indoors for too long. She is a baby dragon after all, she will want to run around, roam free, hunt."
Merlin explained. We heard scratching coming from my door and I went over to open it and Aithusa came racing out of the room scratching the main door until Merlin let her out. Merin was right about her not wanting to be inside the house.
"How did you know that she would want to be outside?"
"I heard her say it. She talks to herself a lot, you know. I don't think she knows she does it, but I hear her mumble to herself. Much like you were doing when I came out of my room."
I could feel the heat rushing to my face as a deep blush set in. Merlin, of course, didn't notice it and walked outside. How can one man be so dense. Sometimes I wish he could just know that I liked him, that way I could avoid telling him. A sudden thought sudden into my head and it scared me.
What if Merlin did know that I liked him, but he doesn't like me in the same way and pretends to be ignorant?
I really hope that, that isn't true because with Aithusa believing that I am her mother and all the time she is going to start spending with Merlin it is just a matter of time before she finds a father in Merlin. Aithusa being sensitive right now I don't think she could handle her "mommy" and "daddy" not being as close as we are now. Plus, I really like him, and I don't think I could handle it either.
"Morgana? Are you coming?" I heard Merlin say from outside. I walked outside, and I saw Merlin rummaging through one of the carriages of food that the crafters left behind for Merlin.
"What do you want for breakfast? Aithusa told me she was going for a hunt and that she will be back in a little while. In the mean time we could eat a quick breakfast while you tell me what you dreamt about last night."
"How- how?" I stuttered, I was more than surprised. How did her know that I had a dream last night? Was he psychic as well?
"I woke up in the middle of the night to... answer natures call." He blushed deep red. "And I heard you mumbling and grumbling in your sleep. It didn't sound like a nightmare, so I didn't wake you, but it was fairly obvious that you were having a dream. Was it important? Do you want to talk about it?"
There he goes again being all considerate of other people. Another thing that attracts me to Merlin. He cares about everyone's feelings and he didn't judge.
"Umm… yes it was important. We should talk about it, I learned some very... interesting things that you should know."
"Alright. We should eat first." Merlin said with that goofy smile on his face that just made me melt. I'm not sure when my feeling for Merlin started, but I know that I have felt this way about him for a long time. Even back when I was "The Lady Morgana" ward of Uther Pendragon. My feelings only grew for him when he helped me take care of Mordred. Mordred... my sadness was about to set in when Merlin waved him hand in front of my face, smiled at me again, and passed me a plate with eggs, toast, and sausages.
"Thank you. How did you cook this so quickly?"
"Magic." He said like it was the most obvious, simplest thing in the world.
"Do you do that often? Cook with magic?"
"No, if I did Arthur might have caught me using magic sooner." Merlin chuckled. "So, what was your dream about." Merlin said after swallowing a spoonful of eggs.
"Well... it is a bit complicated and still confusing to me, but I have a conversation with Kilgharrah." Merlin froze spoon halfway to his mouth. "And the Triple Goddess."
"Morgana are you that it wasn't... just a dream. I mean if you could talk to Kilgharrah in the spirit world should I be able to do that too?"
"It wasn't a dream the Triple Goddess explained to me that because I am the last high priestess of the Triple Goddess and I am a seer that I have a strong bond with the spirit world and now that I'm..." I remembered that I was not supposed to tell him that he is a descendant of the Triple Goddess and froze. "Umm… now that I... no longer have Morgause controlling me I can talk to her. And maybe you can talk to him in the spirit world he also said something about a bridge, but I don't know."
We kept eating our breakfast and I noticed that I was really hungry and finished quickly. After we finished our breakfast I decided to tell Merlin what Kilgharrah told me.
"Merlin there was also things Kilgharrah wants you to know about Aithusa as well as things the Triple Goddess needs you to find out. Please let me explain what I know then you can tell me what you think, just let me finish." Merlin nodded and waited patiently for me to begin.
And I did. I told Merlin about the Aithusa being a reincarnated dragon, about the research that the Triple Goddess needed him to do, about her strong connection to the spirit world, about the Triple Goddess' mortal form (although I left out the part where she looks a lot like him), about how Merlin needs to find out HOW Morgause possessed me in order to find a way to get her out, and about how I will be able to speak to the Triple Goddess in my dream more often now.
"How? Why now? What has changed?" Merlin asked. I knew that I couldn't tell him that he is a descendant of the Triple Goddess, so I needed to lie to him. I already knew what I was going to tell him.
"Now that Morgause is no longer controlling my body I have more control and a greater connection to the spirit world. Also, being closer to the most powerful sorcerer in history gives my more power to talk to her. So, the closer I am to you as I sleep the greater connection I have to her." As I finished explaining I realized what the last part sounded like aloud and seeing Merlin's blush caused a greater one on my own face.
Then Merlin suggested the boldest thing I have ever heard Merlin say: "Maybe we should start sleeping in the same bed... If you'd like so that you could have a better connection to the spirit world." If even possible his face got even more red than it was before. I couldn't help the way my face lit up at Merlin's mention of us getting closer. Maybe he really did like me the way I have liked him for a long time.
Arthur's POV:
It has been 2 week since I got a return letter from Merlin and I could not help but worry about Merlin and Morgana... In my own time. Now that I have returned things have been very busy. Gwen must drag me aside to write a letter to Merlin. The council has been pushing me to find an answer to "the Morgana problem" as the refer to it. I being a stealthy warrior have been working very hard sneaking in hints that magic is good, that Morgana has not attacked and that someone with magic helped Camelot with the battle.
To my extreme surprise that council has been taking my hints very well. It appears they all wanted magic to return. I could not be too sure. Recently I have been making bolder comments about magic to the council. In our last council meeting I made a comment about how the druids have been using magic to heal people and at that the council kept mentioning all the times that they have heard of magic helping people. Gwen looked so happy, if they people accepted magic like this then she could have her best friend back, and I could have mine living freely in my kingdom.
I was so caught up in my thoughts that I didn't hear Gwen walk into our room. "Arthur? What is wrong? You seem so distracted lately."
"I'm sorry Gwen I'm just worried about Merlin and... his guest. I haven't seen or heard from either of them in 2 weeks. If I'm being honest Gwen... I miss my best friend. Merlin may be the worst manservant in the history of manservants, but he is still my best mate and I miss having him around. We still have no news on Morgause or if she will... be back."
It felt really good to unload all of that, specially to someone I knew cared and listened.
"I miss them too Arthur. Why don't we go and visit them tomorrow? We should check up on them, see if they have any news, and check up on Aithusa. See if the little baby has gotten better."
The baby? Since when does Gwen care about the baby dragon? Well that is what Gwen is like, she cares about everyone and everything. That is one of the many reasons I fell in love with my wife.
"You know Gwen you are right." I say pulling her into my lap.
She giggled. "Of course, I am. I'm always right." I chuckled, and she giggled as I lifted her up and brought her to our bed. I planned on showing my wife just how much I loved her.
Morning came very quickly for me. I let Gwen sleep in, she deserved it. I got dressed on my own, I hated it when George came in and dressed me. He stopped to often and looked at me strangely, I don't like it.
As I was walking toward the armory I ran into Gwaine and we got to talking about Merlin. He also missed Merlin very much and wanted to see how the Lady Morgana was doing.
"Well Gwen and I are going to visit them today. If you would like to join us we could use a guard… or a few to not draw suspicion. Only the soldiers that already know about Merlin's guest will accompany us. Gather Sir Percival and Sir Leon then have the servants prepare fresh supplies for Merlin. He should be running out soon." I know Sir Leon didn't know about Morgana yet, but this would be a great time to fill him in. He is a very trusted soldier.
"Yes, Sire." Gwaine said as he walked away. I did not like the way that Gwaine spoke about Morgana. I fear he will start growing feelings for her, feelings that I know she doesn't reciprocate. Although my biggest fear might be coming true already. I fear that Morgana has feelings for Merlin and that Merlin DOES reciprocate.
As I walked into the armory I spotted Sir Leon and decided that this was the perfect moment to explain everything.
Sir Leon took it very well. He said that he had his suspicions and that I confirmed many and did give him a shock that Morgana had been possessed the entire time. Hours have passed, and it is already midday by the time that the supplied are ready and Gwen has bathed and is ready to go see Merlin.
I meet her at the front steps where there is a carriage filled with supplies waiting. I help Gwen mount her horse and mount my own. My three knights are ready and Gwaine is riding the horse leading the carriage, so we head out towards the field.
The ride is quiet and peaceful, but it feels like it takes a very long time. Gwen is talking to the knights being as friendly as ever when we finally arrive. It looks like no one is around. We get off our horses and Gwaine places the carriage next to the empty one. We tie our horses onto the trees and head towards the cottage and knock on the door.
I hear movement on the inside and wait. I few seconds later Merlin opens the door looking very surprised.
"Arthur!" Merlin yells and he moves in to hug me. I am glad that Merlin is happy to see me. I hug him back with a pat on the back and Gwen moves in to hug him as well. Greetings go around and I notice that neither Morgana or Aithusa are around but of course Gwen noticed first.
"Merlin, where are Morgana and the little baby?"
"Morgana has a child?!" Gwaine exclaimed. Merlin has a petrified look on his face at the mention of Morgana in front of Sir Leon.
"Not to worry Merlin everyone here knows about Morgana and Aithusa." I say trying to calm Merlin.
"We heard people heading this way so the hid in the forest. Let me go and get them. In the meantime why don't you all come in and relax. There is more than enough room for everyone inside." Merlin says. He leaves the door open and gives Gwen one last smile before running off into the forest.
I stare after Merlin until I hear Gwen gasp and say, "Arthur come looks, this cottage looks better than our room."
I walk in through the door and I am flabbergasted. There are items in here that I did not send with the carriage. There is a huge sitting area with a big bed like chair (A/N: That is a couch in case anyone didn't get that). Along with little comfy looking chairs around it. Beautiful drapes covering that windows and decorations everywhere. I am guessing that Morgana made that fabrics that cover the cottage because I seriously doubt that Merlin made them. We walk around and look into the rooms. One room looks like it has rarely been used while the other looks like many people sleep in it. That scared me beyond belief. I really fear that Merlin and Morgana are sleeping together. That my best friend and my sister are sleeping together.
At that moment Merlin returned with Morgana and everyone got excited.
"Morgana!"
"Gwen!"
They rushed to hug each other almost trampling poor Merlin on their way. The knights let the women have their moment and they all kissed Morgana's hand in greeting.
"It is good to see that you are better My Lady." Gwaine said with one of his smiles.
"I was ecstatic to find out that you were possessed the entire time. Well not that I was happy that you were possessed it is just that I knew that you would have never really done all of those things of your own accord, My Lady." Sir Leon rapidly commented, and Morgana smiled at him.
"It's good to see you Morgana." I said as I moved in to hug my sister. Merlin stayed behind to give us some space to greet Morgana. The longer we stayed the more Morgana and Gwen seemed to forget that we were here as well. They migrated to the empty room to speak privately and the knights did the same for Merlin and me after everyone greeted Merlin.
"So, Merlin where is that dragon of yours?"
"She is out hunting. You see the food you send us is enough for Morgana and me to last a few weeks but not if we share with Aithusa as well. Although she doesn't eat much anyway she is still a baby. She goes hunting on her own every now and then."
"So, she is doing better? Will she let you near her now?"
"Yes, we have grown closer over the past two weeks. She is eating a lot better and I can see the changes in her already. She doesn't look as thin anymore, she flies and lands better, and she even has better control over her fire now." Merlin said excitedly.
"Have you heard anything from the bigger one?"
"Oh yes. Well I believe that for our conversation with Kilgharrah you and Gwen should be here. But I do feel that Gwen and Morgana need their time alone. I can tell Morgana has really missed Gwen. Especially when the only company she has is me." Merlin joked.
"So, what is going on between you and my sister, Merlin." I said in a serious tone.
"W-what why would y-you think s-something is going on Arthur?" Merlin stuttered.
"Well you have two rooms in the cottage but only one of them looks to be in use. I'm not an idiot Merlin. Two people, two rooms, one room in use. You see why I know something is going on here Merlin."
"Gwen was thinking the same thing Arthur." Morgana's sudden appearance startled both Merlin and me.
"Merlin and I need to tell you two something." Morgana sighed. Gwen looked excited and I felt very nervous. I don't exactly know how I would feel about their relationship. I just got my sister back and I don't want to lose her to... Merlin.
"Morgana has been having dreams lately. Dreams where she has been able to talk to Kilgharrah and the Triple Goddess. She has been explaining things to her."
"But we will just simplify everything you need to know. She thinks she can get Morgause out of me permanently if we find out exactly how she possessed me in the first place."
"We are really glad that you came to visit us because I want to ask if I could come to Camelot to use your library to see if any of those books has any information on what could have happened to Morgana."
I couldn't speak. That was so much they just threw at me... us. Morgana can dream talk to the Triple Goddess person. When did Merlin start speaking for the both of them? 'We are really glad.' Isn't that something a boyfriend or husband says?
"Is that all?!" Gwen exclaims. We all look at her in shock. Is that all? What does she mean that was a lot they just threw at us?
"What do you mean?" Morgana asks.
"You two are obviously sharing a room... no a bed and have been living together for two weeks and raising a baby dragon together and that is the news you need to give us? When are you going to tell him that you have feelings for him!" Gwen practically yelled but just as quickly she covered her mouth knowing that she just revealed a secret she wasn't supposed to.
"You-you have feelings for me... too?" Merlin stutters out.
"Too?!" Morgana and I yelled together.
"You share my feelings for you Merlin" she said moving closer to him. He warmly smiled at her and nodded. Gwen looked absolutely ecstatic as Merlin and Morgana moved closer and closer like they were about to KISS!
"WAIT A MINUTE! WHAT IS GOING ON HERE!" I yelled, not about to let Merlin kiss my sister.
Thanks for sticking with me. I love you all.