Notes:

I am so sorry guys! I had hell week right before break and then I went on a mission trip to rebuild houses so I didn't have time or internet to successfully sit down and write like I normally do. I am so sorry! But I'm back, hopefully.
To my all of my readers, thank you so much for reading, if one if you even likes this then I'm happy. To those who review, you have no idea what it means to me to get each of those notifications. I really just write for fun so to have people who are so engaged makes me just wanna cry. You have no idea what this means to me and how far this has come because of you all. Please continue if you like it or just pop by to say hello and tell me what you think.
Again, Merlin isn't mine :(.
Enjoy!

Chapter Text

Morgana sat at her window reading over this week's reports while Gwen was preparing garments for her brother-in-law's expanding body. They wanted Merlin to have everything he needed, without having to worry about anything. The window was open and the warm summer evening breeze was blowing through the room.

She turned to look at the courtyard when she heard shouting below. The stable hands were rushing around and she cocked her head in curiosity, Leon didn't have men out on patrol that would be returning today. She stood and beckoned Gwen to follow her and they walked down to the courtyard.

People were still rushing around when they arrived and Morgana couldn't get a single person's attention. She was about to grab one of the servants when she saw her brother and Merlin ride in through the gates followed by the rest of their party and Hunith. She smiled as she saw Merlin sitting against his alpha's chest looking tired but content. They stopped and dismounted, Merlin rushing over to embrace her in a hug. He breathed a sigh of relief into her hair, "It's good to be home."

Morgana nodded, "It's good to have you back but you left nearly a fortnight ago, why are you back do soon?"

Merlin looked pained and then turned to look towards Arthur, who gave a nod and gentle smile. He turned back to her his ears low on his head and tail in his hands, "Could we discuss this after supper?"

Morgana wanted to sweep him up in her arms, he had such innocence and happiness before, now he looked as if the world was his enemy. She would stop at nothing to make whoever hurt her Queen pay. Merlin deserved the world for what he had endured already and she wouldn't stand for anyone else hurting him ever. She nodded, "Of course, Leon can catch Arthur up on state affairs, I have kept him updated. You, Freya, and your mother should come up right away."

Merlin gave a small smile and then went to grab the other two women and explain to Arthur what was going on. He came back shortly with the two women following.

Hunith quickly grabbed Morgana in a tight hug, "Thank you for keeping me updated on Merlin, it is such a comfort when I know he forgets to write me!"

Morgana smiled, the woman had become like a mother to anyone in the Pendragon household. It had been a comfort to her when she had lost her mother so young. She honestly loved the woman as if she were her own mother and welcomed giving up the caretaker role for however long she was staying. "We are glad to have you back, how long will you be with us?"

She shrugged pulling away, "I need to get Merlin through this first pregnancy."

"Gaius is more than capable of handling Merlin's pregnancy," Morgana said cocking her head to the side.

The beta woman looked flustered, "I know that Gaius is medically capable of handling Merlin during this time but I have actually carried an omega child and Merlin needs someone who understands that and he is in the role that other women would normally ask advice from."

Morgana nodded, it made sense. None of the royal household had children now and it would be more beneficial for Merlin to have someone who had been through a birth before, who better than his own mother.

The group walked inside and to Morgana's chambers, Gwen went to wrap her arms around Freya. The smaller omega servant let out a distressed cry and crumpled into a quivering ball on the floor. Morgana looked towards Merlin who was now baring his arms and trying to quiet her. He looked towards the other servant, "Could you get Sir Percival? Freya needs him now."

Gwen looked worried and contrite but bowed and left to find the needed alpha.

Merlin gently shushed her and tried to get her to calm down. He spoke calmly with a strong voice and pet her hair and ears until she looked up. Morgana was so proud of her brother-in-law, he was becoming a great Queen. Hunith seemed to be thinking similar thoughts and it showed on her face.

Percival arrived shortly after and spoke with Merlin quietly. Freya was then carried out of the room and Merlin turned back to the three women.

Gwen spoke first, "I'm so sorry! I only wanted to welcome her back. I thought we were getting close but I guess not."

Merlin gave her a gentle smile and hugged her, "Trust me when I say that it wasn't yours or Freya's fault. A lot has happened since we were last together."

Morgana led them to her table and helped Gwen clear the papers away. She then ordered dinner to be brought up for the four of them. She went back and then sat beside the younger omega. She grabbed his hand smiling, "Tell us about your trip Merlin."

Merlin explained that his heat had broken during the early hours of the second day and how the young Carleon princes had flocked to him. He went on and on about the rest of the Carleon children and Princess Consort Brawyn. He moved on to talking about Garenth and the apparent cruelty and ignorance. "Those alphas there they hurt Freya and I couldn't protect her," he said looking tearful.

Morgana wanted to kill those men, how dare they hurt one of the sweetest human beings alive. They had also hurt Merlin emotionally and by association her. "Please tell me Arthur took care of that," she said trying to calm him down, while keeping her own anger hidden.

He shook his head, "I did myself, the knight made some harsh comments and threats so I threw him against a wall with my magic."

Morgana gasped, she didn't realize that Merlin had it in him to hurt anything. "Death would be most fitting for such a bastard!"

"Morgana!" Gwen said shocked.

She rolled her eyes at her servant, "Really Gwen, you must agree." Gwen bit her lip in the way that told Morgana she was right. She then looked at the omega male who had gone silent. "Merlin..."

"I did," he said with a haunted look.

"What?" She asked looking at him confused.

Merlin looked at her with a sad expression, "I killed him. He said something disputable about Arthur so I threw him into a wall. He made me so mad and my magic just took control."

He was almost at the point of distress, so Morgana was going to comfort him but Hunith was at his side in an instant. She held his head against her chest and used her hands to brush through his hair. His tail, which had been swinging erratically, was now calming down. "There now, I've told you and so has Arthur that stress isn't good for you or the babies. You have no control of the past anymore, just let it all go. You did what was best at the time and you saved yourself and Freya."

Merlin nodded in agreement but still looked upset.

Morgana grabbed his hand and rubbed her thumb on the back of it. She wanted to get out of this dangerous subject matter so she asked, "Do you have any guesses about your pregnancy?"

Merlin smiled and placed his hand low on his stomach, "We're going to have two boys and a girl."

Morgana's eyebrows raised, that many in one litter was a feat in itself but for a first time mother it was a near impossibility. But then male omegas were rumored to be the most fertile of all of the genders and true bonded mates were more likely to conceive together. All of that plus Merlin's powerful magic would almost guarantee at least one child during any heats he endured, if her brother was there to help him get through it. This didn't change the fact that she was still astonished at the fact that in a few short months she would have two nephews and a niece.

"Congratulations Merlin, you're going to be a wonderful mother," Gwen said happily.

Morgana nodded, "Yes, Congratulations." She couldn't help feeling jealous of his ability to have children already. She was older and had already worked her was up to being a leader within the court, yet Merlin could do all of that within a few months as Arthur's omega. Yes, it was his place but it still stung.

The food for supper was brought up and she sat at the end of the table. Merlin pushed around his chicken and greens but ate the vegetable stew. Hunith tried to get him to eat more food but he avoided it easily enough by explaining that he felt sick.

"Gwen, is there anyway that I can get mint tea made?" Hunith asked.

Gwen nodded and went to grab the water that was heated from the kitchens. Hunith went to grab her mint mixture in her room. Merlin looked at Morgana and she looked down at her food, she was embarrassed by her earlier thoughts. He got up and sat in the chair beside her, "Why are you so quiet?" She wanted to hide her answer but he questioned her first, "Did I do something wrong?"

Morgana's face fell and she saw Merlin's ears flatten against his head. He looked remorseful and she felt so much worse. She sighed, "No you haven't done anything and really I should be apologizing." He cocked his head to the side with his tail twitching beside him. She felt like she needed to tell him now. "I have just been feeling so useless since you arrived. At first I thought I would be your advisor for a few years but you took to queenship as if you were born for it, in a way you were. The point is that I don't have a purpose here anymore, I'm just part of the court and I've never not had a title and job."

Merlin gave her a smile, "Morgana, you'll never not be important here. I'll need you when these babies come, I don't know how to take care of a girl and the gods know that Arthur doesn't either." They both laughed and then he continued, "They'll need their Auntie Morgana and I'll need my advisor."

"Merlin, you don't have to do that for me, I am sure I could find something to do," she said trying to keep her emotions in check. He was overwhelming her.

"I'm doing it because I want to and I need you as my advisor, yes some of this is easy but I can't rely on my temperament or instincts to deal with everything. You've been raised in this life so I'm sure you know how to deal with future situations that I will have to overcome," he smiled at her kindly.

Morgana nodded and ducked her head in submission and embarrassment. She had just raised it again when one of the guards came in carrying the supplies for Hunith. He set them in front of Merlin and bowed, "Your Majesty, Lady Hunith has asked me to leave my post."

Hunith rushed in and looked absolutely flustered, "I told you and Arthur, I don't need a guard! They get in my way and are always around. I've lived most of my life without them, why do I need them now?"

Merlin rolled his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose as he nodded at the guard, "Arthur explained this already, you are part of the royal family now and need protection because people will try to hurt you to get to me. And we've already told them to leave you more space but they do need to be nearby to do their job. Trust me I've had to adjust to it too."

The beta woman shook her head and went to her chair with the supplies. She began to crush the mint leaves in the mortar and pestle and place them inside a cloth pouch then tie it shut.

Gwen came up carrying a pot of steaming water. She placed it on the table and Hunith dropped the pouch in and waited for the flavor to disperse.

Morgana wanted to laugh at the odd dynamic between mother and son. She could see the love between them but she knew that the next few months would be full of spats between the two, especially once Merlin's mood swings kicked in. She wished for such a relationship but was willing to accept the love and care from Merlin's mother. She just hoped that she could live up to the trust that he was placing in her.

Notes:

Sorry if it was a bit rough, I wanted to give you guys a different perspective to pick up part of the storyline and this seemed the best way.