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The night was cold, and dark. The air stale, and full of the wholesome smell of grass. I was surrounded by the tallest trees in the darkling forest; the

branches seeming to collapse down into the circular clearing I was standing in. The moon was barely shining in, as I was under a place where the

branches of the trees met- and it was so dark I could barely see.

Then, suddenly, I heard a noise. Small; yet comprehensible. A crunch of what seemed to be a footstep.

"Who's there?" I call out, searching the clearing with my eyes.

I hear another crunch, and quickly turn to the source.

There, with a dagger in hand, was Morgana. And the dagger she held; was pointing to me.

I wake with a gasp; tears quickly springing into my eyes, and do the only thing I could think of.

Merlin! I call with my mind. Merlin, please!

Within seconds Merlin comes bursting through my door; disheveled in appearance with a worried look on his face.

"Haley? What is it? What's wrong?" Merlin runs to my bedside.

I quickly stand and throw myself into his arms; sobbing against his shoulder.

Surprised at my action, he tenses a bit; but then relaxes into my hold.

"Shh... It's alright. Calm your nerves. What was it? A nightmare?" He makes a small circling motion on my back.

I nod my head.

"I'm sorry to worry you and call you here like that, I didn't know what else to do when I woke." I struggle to say, my voice shaky.

"No, it's alright; really. I'm a...light...sleeper. Yes. A light sleeper." Merlin lies, cracking a small one-sided smile. Unconvincingly.

I pull away and manage to smile. "You are a terrible liar."

"That; I am." He chuckles and takes a seat at the table. "So, what was it that ails you?"

"I think... I think that I have just had a vision. In my dream. Like Morgana in season 1 with the episode about Sophia attempting to drown Arthur."

Merlin's eyebrows scrunch up together, "You know about that?"

"Of course. I know just about everything after you were sent here by your mother from Ealdor. At least the important events." I explain, "But that's besides the

point."

"Huh." Merlin pauses, "Well, go on then. What was it about?"

"It started in the darkling forest. I was alone; until I heard a noise. The sound of a footstep nearing my direction." I take the seat across from him.

"Then, I heard the crunching noise again and turn around towards it. There, standing before me, was Morgana; holding a dagger and aiming it towards my face." I

start to break down again. "I have never been so afraid in my life, Merlin. It's worse than going on roller coasters that go in loops and The Mummy at Universal

Studios!"

"I'm going to pretend I know what those are and agree with you." Merlin responds and sighs. He puts his hand on mine and gives me a look of sincerity.

"I am not going to let anyone hurt you. Especially Morgana. Look, even when she used to have visions like this they were not always as it seems. And I promise you; I

will make sure that you will stay safe."

"But how can you be so sure?" I whisper, looking hopefully into his eyes.

"You heard what Kilgharrah said. We need each other. For more reasons than one," He says, squeezing my hand gently. "So I'm not going to let you go without a

chance at what those reasons possibilities can become; and what they may be becoming to me already." He searches my eyes for clues as to what I may be thinking.

"You really are amazing, Merlin..." I smile slightly at him, "You seem to know exactly what to say to make me feel better."

"I suppose that's how it works, doesn't it?" He smiles back at me, "We are after all, what people call 'soul mates' according to Kilgharrah. It has to be worth something

of comfort and such."

"I suppose so." I say, getting up and giving him another hug.

"Thank you, Merlin." I whisper.

"Anytime."