I know the last chapter was kind of short and a little lame, so I hope this one makes up for it.

She awoke in Gaius's chamber. Before she had completely shaken the fog out of her brain and figured out what had happened, Gwen had rushed to her side. Then she noticed Merlin and Arthur standing nearby with concerned expressions on their faces.

"My lady, are you alright?" asked Gwen, also looking concerned.

"I-I'm fine" she said groggily. Her head was throbbing and she was beginning to feel a dull pain, but from where she wasn't sure.

"Ahh, Morgana, I see you've awoken" said Gaius, entering the room. "How are you feeling?"

"I have a terrible head ache, and there's a dull pain in my arms." She said, becoming aware of where the pain was coming from. She was slowly remembering being in the dungeons, infuriating Uther, and being chained in the market place.

"That is expected, my dear. You've been through quite a lot." said Gaius. He didn't look as concerned as the others, but then again, Gaius had always been hard to read. She tried to sit up but immediately a sharp pain shot up her arms and they collapsed. She moaned, screwing up her face in pain and reminding herself of the bruise on her cheek.

"Let me see your wrists. I've been too concerned about bringing you back to consciousness that I haven't gotten to them yet." said Gaius, a look of concern flashing over his face.

She slowly and gently pulled her hands out from beneath the blanket, letting her sleeves slide back to her elbow. She and Gwen both gasped. They were badly bruised and slightly swollen. The anger she had felt towards Uther in the market boiled in her chest.

"Gaius, is there anything you can do for them?" asked Gwen

"I'm afraid there isn't. It's all internal, and Uther ordered me not to give her anything to help with the pain."

"That's ridiculous!" Morgana interjected, raising herself up onto her elbows. Gaius didn't respond. She knew he wouldn't speak against the king, even if he did think it was ridiculous. He turned and left the room without a word of explanation.

Well, she wasn't going to lie around and wallow in self-pity. She pushed herself into a sitting position, ignoring the pain in her wrists. She pulled the blanket back and flipped her leg around and onto the floor in one smooth motion. She rose to her feet and began to head towards the door.

"Morgana, wait" said Arthur. She froze.

"Yes?" she asked, turning.

"There are guards outside the door. You aren't to leave until Gaius returns with word from my father." He said gravely. She stood for a moment, then strode over to the table and sat. Minutes later, the door opened and Gaius came in. All eyes turned to him expectantly.

"Morgana, the king wishes to see you in his chamber," said Gaius, walking towards their little circle.

"Now?" she asked.

"Immediately."

"I will not go alone." she said stubbornly. Uther was furious with her and she was not going to let herself be alone with him.

"He said specifically that Arthur was not to join you." said Gaius.

"I'll go with her" volunteered Gwen.

"No, you mustn't!" said Morgana quickly. She feared what Uther would do if she brought Gwen.

"Then I'll wait outside the door" she said.

"That'll have to do" said Gaius quickly, "You must go now, or you'll anger him further." She hurried out the door with Gwen on her heels. She slowed to a stop as she approached the door to Uther's chamber.

"She cannot come in with you" said the guards, nodding towards Gwen.

"She was simply going to wait here until I come out." Said Morgana

"She must leave or be thrown back into the dungeons"

Morgana motioned to Gwen to leave, not wanting her to suffer on her behalf. Once she was gone, the guards opened the doors and Morgana stepped in. Uther was looking out the window with his back to her, though she knew he was aware of her presence. When the doors were closed he turned. He waited for a few moments, staring at her intently. She knew he was waiting for her to curtsy, saying 'my lord' as if she worshipped him. She knew she should, she knew she was just making matters worse, but she didn't care. He had gone too far.

"Morgana," he said sternly, warning her not to rebel any further.

"yes?" she asked, almost challengingly.

"I thought I told you to show me some respect!" he growled

"It worked like a charm, too" she said sarcastically

"Not another word!" he bellowed

"My lips are sealed" she said, tipping her head to the side for emphasis

"Morgana!" he shouted. "You will be punished as I would punish any other insolent fool!" She had never heard him shout like this before, not this loudly. It was slightly terrifying, but she was not about to let him find that out.

"What more can you do to me without killing me?" she asked, a hint of mockery ringing in her voice.

"That is enough! I will hear no more of this! Let's see how obstinate you are after a sound lashing!" he said, glaring at her. She tried not to let her expression change, but it was useless. Her eyes grew wide and the color drained from her face. She felt her jaw drop slightly and barely noticed the smirk on Uther's face at her reaction. She stumbled back against the doors, trying to keep her knees from buckling.

"You can't be serious" she whispered, almost afraid of her own voice.

He walked towards her, slowly and menacingly. A smile played at his lips. Finally, he had gotten to her. Finally, she feared him. He finally had the upper hand. He was finally in control.

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