Disclaimer: I do no own Merlin. Merlin is own by BBC I do not make any profit from this work of fiction. I'm just having a little fun.

CREDIT: I have recently found and AMAZING Map of Albion and a very detailed Map of Camelot and I will now be using these maps and demographics in any and all of my works that may be applicable. All the credit in the world to the author "versaphile" for this. I highly recommend you check out his work "MAP: Atlas of the Kingdoms of Albion" at AO3. Thank you very much for all the hard work you put into making this so that others may give accurate information and detail in their works.

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Gwen's POV:

When Arthur left with Morgana for their "walk" I feared the worst. Not of Morgana, but because of what Arthur might say. I know he means well, but we only just got Morgana back and I don't want him antagonizing her by prohibiting her from being with Merlin.

They were gone for hours and I was getting worried. I tried paying attention to what Merlin was saying, but everyone could tell that I wasn't really paying attention. I looked over at the clearing and I finally saw them heading our way.

"Their back." I announce. Very head turns in their direction. Morgana flashes me a smile and I can help but smile back. Not that I would try to stop it. I have missed her so much, but I never mentioned it to anyone. Morgana has been a very sore subject for everyone. Any time Morgana was mentioned in front of Arthur he would get very quiet and distant. I didn't want to add to his sadness by sharing my own.

As if she could sense her, Morgana turned and looked off into the forest where the little dragon was hiding out on.

"Come Gwen, I want to formally introduce you to someone very important to me." She says, holding her hand out to me. I eagerly walk over and take it. It has been so long since we had a moment together. She gives Arthur a teasing smile smile and says "Don't worry Arthur I'll return your wife to you."

He just nods and gives her a soft smile, I can see the fondness and love in his eye as clear as day. I felt so wonderful to see him express his emotions so freely.

As Morgana leads me to the edge of the forest I give a quick wave to the men.

"I've been waiting so long to speak with you again, like we used to. Do you remember?" She says in a soft voice without looking at me.

"Of course, I remember I've missed our talks so much. I've missed you so much. There isn't anyone I can truly talk to in Camelot. I certainly can't speak freely with the noble ladies of the court."

"I know. Believe me I know better than anyone. When I was one of those noble ladies of the court I couldn't stand any of them. All they do is gossip and complain. You were always the one I could confide in." She stops and turns towards me, her eyes shining with unshed tears.

"I've been so alone trapped inside my own body. Seeing myself commit such atrocities to innocent people… to the people I love and not being able to stop. It was truly hell on earth." I move to comforted her when I hear her snort and give herself a little shake.

"Anyway…" she abruptly changes topics talking about how, although it wasn't truly her, she traveled all over Albion and met very interesting people, but I couldn't truly pay attention. I know that Morgana need to let out everything that she has had bottle up inside for so long, but she's afraid to truly let all of those feeling out where others can see them. She is so like her brother in that way.

My thoughts get interrupted when we reach the edge of the clearing and stop right before we reach the little dragon.

"Keep some distance, she is still warry of strangers. I need to show her that I trust you so that she will get near." She takes steps towards the dragon and it charges at her. I tense up fearing that it's about to attack her, but just as it reaches her it slows and wraps it wings around Morgana in a sort of hug. The little dragon starts making little noises as if it is speaking to Morgana.

"Gwen this is Aithusa. She kept me company during all the years that we were tra− Umm she helped me in ways I can't describe. She was the only one I could speak with although she never spoke back. Aithusa was a great companion to have. She gave me hope that one day I could be happy again."

I could tell that there was something Morgana was keeping from me, but that if I pushed now she would only get hostile and more guarded, like Arthur, so I would let it go for now and bring it up later.

"Hello Aithusa. It is an honor to meet you. Thank you so much for taking care of my best friend when I couldn't. There is no way I can ever repay you for being there for her when I couldn't, when I didn't know that I needed to be there, but I swear I will do my best to try."

I felt myself starting to tear up and looked over to Morgana. She had tears running down her face and mine followed soon after. I pulled her in for a hug we cried on each other. I cried harder than I had in years. I cried for all the pain I knew my best friend must have gone through, I cried because I should have noticed that something wasn't right, but I never did. I cried because I gave up on Morgana and that will always be my greatest regret.

Our tearful embrace was interrupted when I felt something on my midriff pushing us apart. We looked down and there was Aithusa pushing us apart, nuzzling herself into Morgana's chest. She gave a tearful laugh and explained to me.

"Aithusa is very possessive of me. She gets very jealous when others touch me and tends to push us apart. She used to do it all of the time when Merlin would go anywhere near me."

"And now?"

"Well now she has gotten comfortable with Merlin being near me and touching me, but there are still times where she wants to spend time with either of us alone. It surprised me immensely the first time that she pushed us apart because she wanted Merlin to herself." She giggled.

*Flashback 1 week ago*

Morgana's POV:

Aithusa and I were just coming back from our walk. Merlin was outside again, I noticed that he didn't spend time in the cottage he built unless he had too, Aithusa was the same.

"Where were you?" I ask him.

"Just looking for some herbs. Magic is an extraordinary help, but these herbs could help Aithusa with her joints. I've noticed that she doesn't use her wings as much and when I asked her she said that when she flies all her weight is supported by her wings and they hurt if she flies for too long. If she ingested these, they would reduce the swelling and she wouldn't feel any more pain."

"Merlin that's amazing!"

He smiled at me. "Yes, the only problem is that these are plants. Aithusa is a dragon she doesn't eat plants. I'm going to have a very difficult time getting her to eat these."

"You can speak with her. Why not explain that they will help her, and she will eat them won't she."

"She's a child. Children don't understand that they have to eat things they don't like because it's good for them."

"Maybe I could help."

He smiled at me again and I hoped he didn't see my face turn red. "She sees you as a mother you could probably convince her better than I ever could."

He sat on the ground and beckoned Aithusa over. To my surprised she went to him and laid her head on his lap. He started whispering to her gently, but in that dragon language that I couldn't understand. Aithusa's eyes fluttered closed and Merlin beckoned me to sit on Aithusa's other side.

I gently caressed her wings as Merlin kept whispering and rested his hand on her head his thumb gently stoked the scales in between her eyes. I have never felt Aithusa so relaxed. I could see her snout moving, but I couldn't hear any sound coming from her, yet Merlin seemed to understand. He chuckled and responded, sometimes I would get so frustrated that I couldn't understand what they were saying to each other but right now it seemed so right, so natural and loving.

Aithusa's eyes gently opened and she looked at me. I don't know how I knew, but I knew that I had to nod and reassure her. She turned to look at Merlin and a silent communication was exchanged. Merlin slowly moved his hand to her mouth and she opened as he placed the herbs in her mouth. She chewed the herbs thoroughly and looked very displeased the entire time, I had to stifle in a giggle as I knew this situation was very serious.

She laid very still for a few minutes I was afraid that Merlin might have given her the wrong herbs. Had he poisoned Aithusa too?

I looked over at him but didn't get the chance to say anything. Aithusa shot up so fast it started me. I fell to the ground flat on my back. Merlin on the other hand shot up with her. He was on his feet, his head following Aithusa as she flew around the sky up and down and in circles. She looked so happy and free.

"I was afraid that they wouldn't work. Feared that the herbs would only work on people. I'm glad I was wrong." Merlin spoke in such a gentle voice. I felt guilty for believing that Merlin would do anything to hurt Aithusa. She didn't fly very high and never went to close to Camelot. I suspect Merlin had a hand in that. As night fell Merlin and I made our way inside.

Perhaps now I could convince him to share a bed. It's been a week since the Triple Goddess told me I had to sleep closer to Merlin. I haven't heard from her since. I don't know how to bring it up. What would I say? How do you tell someone that you must share a bed, but not for the reason it seems, but also without telling them the real reason?

I was taken from my thoughts when Aithusa came rushing in. She always slept next to me, or on me in some cases. I look over and Merlin was getting ready for bed. I knew how important it was that Merlin and I sleep closer, so I had to do something.

"Merlin?"

"Yes?"

"I had a dream—" He looked really alarmed, he walked over to me and took hold of my hands.

"Are you alright? Is it Morgause again? Do you need me to call Kilgharrah to place the mind block again?" A warm feeling filled me, to know that Merlin cared for me so much to have The Great Dragon abandon his work and help me just because I'm afraid. Impulsively, I wrap myself around him and pull him into a hug, he hugs me back and as always, just as we are connecting, Aithusa slides herself in between us, pushing us apart. I release Merlin and go to comfort her and am completely shocked. Aithusa is rubbing Merlin possessively and looking at me triumphantly.

"Me? She wants me?" Merlin said. He looked shocked and happy. Then he looked at me and looked so guilty. "I'm sorry. I feel like I'm taking her from you."

"No Merlin, this is a good thing. She is getting attached to you. She likes you."

At that Aithusa released him and went over to Merlin bed. We both chuckle and I signal him over and he goes. He pulls up the covers and slides in next to Aithusa. I hear her make a sound and Merlin looks completely shocked.

"Umm... Morgana?"

"Yes Merlin?"

"She wants you to sleep with us." I'm shocked but manage to hid it.

"Well, that make sense. She has slept with me almost every night of her life. Do you mind Merlin?"

"NO! Umm... I mean not at all Morgana. If she wants you here as well, you as completely welcome."

I move into his room and close the door behind me. Aithusa gets off and looks at me. I get into bed next to Merlin and I'm sure he looks as awkward as I feel. Aithusa helps by moving to lay on top of us. It actually feels very comfortable. Merlin and I are touching, our sides are connecting. It's not much, but it definitely feels right.

I feel Aithusa's breathing even out and know she's asleep. I relax and feel Merlin do the same. Feeling safe again I fall fast asleep and for the second time in my life I dream with the Triple Goddess.

*End Flashback*

Gwen POV:

I feel Morgana come out of her reminiscing as our names called. Our men, not that I would say that out loud yet, are looking at us expectantly. Morgana's dragon bolts over and cuddles up to Merlin I heard Morgana giggle and take my hand. I look up at her and I feel so happy. It's been to long since I had my best friend at my side. Together hand in hand we make out way back to everyone.

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