Hey people well this is chapter 9 I'm only half way through it's a long story this anyway thank you to everyone whose reviewed so far. This chapter is from Morgana and Arthur's point of view. Though this might seem like a bit of a repititive annoyance to some, it's actually very vital so the rest of the story makes sense lol. I hope :)
Morgana smiled humourlessly to herself. She'd always known that Merlin had magical abilities ever since they had tried to smuggle the druid boy, Mordred, out of Camelot. Merlin had understood her when she'd said. "What if magic isn't something you choose? What if it chooses you?" He'd given her a knowing look and had stuggled to find an answer when she'd asked why he was helping the boy. But she wasn't definately sure of his abilities until the night she'd had a nightmare about the Questing Beast. She'd seen Merlin use his magic and knew then when Arthur made a miraculous recovery that it was true. It pleased her a lot though. All along she'd felt alone and without someone who could truly sympathise with her, knowing she wasn't alone helped. What did amaze her though was that no-one else had noticied. She guessed Gaius knew but now she thought about it how had Merlin remained so secret. So many drastic events that had only been solved like the Avanc, the girl Sophia, the mysterious wind in Ealdor, and the mysterious recovery of Arthur. All had been doen by Merlin and his incredible skills. Morgana knew she had to protect Merlin's secret as well as her own, if he didn't already suspect her for what she was, he'd better know. "One can only be trusted if they show trust," She thought.
She was slightly afraid though. Merlin seemed to have this bond with Arthur, that was truly incredible. Through Merlin, Morgana realised that Arthur had gone from been a arrogant, selfish and pitiless prat to a kind, sympathetic and loving man. Well granted she thought he was still annoying and rude and well still a prat, but it wasn't hurtful or spiteful as it had been before. Merlin's gift however seemed to show that it was purely intended to protect Arthur. He never even hinted it's useage at all unless Arthur was in danger and now he had just blurted out a piece of information that was surely a death sentence out loud, all in the intention of protecting Arthur. Sometimes she realised when she looked in his eyes she saw devotion to Arthur the like of which she'd never seen before. But she trusted Merlin after all he'd done the impossible, befriended Prince Arthur. It was now she listened into the conversation, her thoughts drifting back from the revelation and what it meant ot her and her friends. She knew how close Merlin was to Arthur and also knew if he was this desperate to get to Arthur things must be dire. So it really came as no surprise when Merlin's eyes flashed gold and the shackles binding them to the wall broke free. It was also no surprise to see Merlin disarm a guard and bolt quite literally out of the dungeons. She turned to Gwen who looked very shocked, feeling a stab of pain for her trusted friend Morgana jumped to her feet shaking off the shackles. "Come on Gwen, we must hurry!" She all but dragged her maidservant out of the dungeons her skirts flying. She had an idea as to where Merlin had gone, to Gaius' where else. Morgana released her maidservant and hurried towards the physcian's quarters. She'd almost reached the rooms, when she was forced to a halt as someone landed at her feet, Gwen skidded uncerimoniously into Morgana's shoulders clearly surprised. Morgana looked down and saw it was Cedric, another not surprise, she thought. She'd never liked him from the first moment she'd laid eyes on him. Cedric jumped to feet and stepped backwards alarmed.
"Going somewhere Cedric?" Morgana asked her voice silky, she often used this voice when trying to charm someone into doing what she wanted. It always worked.
"I'm going to get the physician...," Cedric was flustered and trying to think desperately on his feet. "The prince is in danger, his servant is in there the one who should be in jail milady." At his words the guards sprung into action on the door. They made to lung into the room, but stopped at a short bark from Morgana.
"Stand to attention!" She snapped. "Arthur is in no danger I assure you there has been a grievous mistake. Merlin is no threat to his highness. You on the other hand...!" She trailed off sparing a glance at the Cedric who looked confused. "Are the true perpetrator for what has befallen Prince Arthur, your foolishness cost the prince dearly and Merlin also," Morgana summoned up all of her courage. "Guards of Camelot, I your King's ward charge you to arrest this man!" Morgana smiled but removed it quickly, she was trying to be as formal as possible whilst praying the guards didn't know about her being thrown in the dungeons too. " On conspiracy against your Crown Prince and withholding the truth from his madjesty the King!"
The guards where surprised by what Morgana said but acted according to order. They approached Cedric who backed away nervously.
"Please Milady I have done nothing wrong, you have the wrong man I was charged with looking after Prince Arthur!" Cedric was now desperate.
"Oh I don't think so, take him away!" Morgana smiled as Cedric was carted off. She approached the door and looked in. Merlin was resting by Arthur's side. He looked exhausted but happy and in spite of everything Morgana smiled genuinly. A grunt distracted her.
Arthur groaned helplessly. He had never felt so awful in his life. Everything and he meant everything, was hurting like mad. He felt like he'd been crushed and infected with a bad cold at the same time. His eyes fluttered open, for the first time in ages. He realised he was in Gaius' room and resting on the patients bed. Then everything came back to him, his father, Merlin, Gaius tending to his wounds, Merlin. "MERLIN!" Arthur cried out sitting bolt upright, ignoring the pain. Lat he'd heard Uther planned on serverly punishing Merlin for what he'd supposedly done. Arthur couldn't let that happen. He'd sensed that Merlin wasn't to blame for his accident, well not entirely and besides he owed it to Merlin anyway. He looked down by his right hand side and saw his servant asleep in what had to be the most uncomfortable postion ever, crouch. Arthur stared down at Merlin, who looked as awful as Arthur felt. "Oi get of me!" he tried to shrug Merlin off playfully, but Merlin wouldn't budge.
"I wouldn't bother if I were you!" A voice resounded and Arthur turned his head to see Morgana standing in the doorway, with Gwen peering over her shoulder. Morgana wore a guarded and cold expression, Gwen looked completely mad and dumbfounded. "He's gone to a lot of trouble for you Arthur, including breaking out of the dungeons, disobeying your father, saving your life from Cedric and using magic which is a death sentence." Morgana sensed she could trust Arthur enough besides he would find out soon. One thing was for certain if Arthur didn't do the right thing Morgana would see him pay dearly.
"He's done all that for me and what?..." Arthur broke off registering what she'd said.
"You heard me, he used magic to save your life he's been doing it for a long time too, he's not evil Arthur," Morgana's voice softened as she took in Arthur's expression.
"He's... a... sorcerer...hang on...saved my life...what? How many times?" Arthur was truly surprised now. Morgana looked to respond but then a voice rang out that could of shaken the foundations of the castle.
"THAT BLOODY SERVANT, I'LL HAVE HIS HEAD!" It was Uther.
Well there you go. That's all for now I'll update soon.
