No major Trigger Warnings in this chapter...
Enchanted Forest:
Magnus whinny's as a plastic comb gently glides through his mane.
"How you manage to get this knotted is beyond me.."
Morrigan carefully untangles the complex strain of hair, I only did this the other damn day..Magnus nudges her with his nose, pushing her away and she frowns, pushing the unicorns head back.
"Stop or I'll get the metal comb!"
Her steed snorts, facing forward and digging at the floor with his front hoof. She rolls her eyes continuing her work.."Yeah yeah, almost done."
Morrigan runs the comb through his black maine, her thoughts wandering to yesterdays events, After my little interaction with Theon I was worn out. The man put up a good fight but evidently his fate was sealed the minute he attacked the Queen. I regret killing him, I wanted answers, answers about my past but the foolish man tried to assassinate the Evil Queen, almost sliced the woman's throat and I couldn't ignore that, not even if we do have a past together. But my reactions had been slow, sloppy, and that's what put the Queen in danger in the first place..She shivers, the Queen last night, the rage in the woman's eyes but she finally listened to me, after I got shocked senseless that is. Waking up in the royals bed this morning is heaven on my aching shoulder but my head is throbbing, and for some reason things don't seem right, its as if I'm missing something, something more..
A horse suddenly whinny's from the next stall, kicking the door fiercely and Magnus stirs, walking to the breach between both stalls and hitting the side with his front hoof. Morrigan frowns, what the hell's going on?..Carefully she steps around her agitated unicorn and exits his stall. She moves to where a horse is frantically kicking its door and peers inside. The chestnut stallion whinny's in distress, kicking at the wood once more and quickly she approaches, hands raised and uttering softly.."Its okay..Your okay, nothing to be afraid of, see.."
The horse calms somewhat, looking at her pensively from the back of its stall, what brought that on? And where the hell has that stable boy gotten to?! I sent him for fresh feed twenty minutes ago..She leans her arms on the stall door and tentatively raises a hand to the apprehensive chestnut.."Its okay, what spooked you hmm?"
Magnus whinny's, banging his stall door and the chestnuts agitation increases, is he scared of Magnus? They were fine before today..She grabs the head collar from the stable wall and quickly attaches it to lead her steed outside the chestnuts stall.."See Magnus wont hurt you, he's a big softy.."
The Queen glides into the stables, quietly watching and raises a curious eyebrow at the interaction.
The chestnut stallion walks forward, smelling Magnus's nuzzle, they seem fine, almost friendly even..Her unicorns head bobs up and down and the chestnut mimics. Morrigan smiles, chuckling and tying the lead rope to a ring next to the horses stall.
"I hope your both not plotting against me, I have enough to deal with thank you.."
The chestnut sticks its nose in Morrigans dark hair and she stills letting the beast assess her. Magnus soon mimics and her smile broadens, even a foreign smile tugs at the Queens ruby lips. They both begin to push her head and she pulls away, playfully batting their noses.."Yeah yeah don't push it guys.." She strokes the chestnuts white strip, inspecting it curiously.."So, who might you be hmm?"
"His name is Rocinante."
Morrigan startles, spinning towards the advancing Queen and quickly drops to one knee. Magnus lowers his head curiously to sniff at her and she stifles a laugh, your not supposed to bow you stupid unicorn..
A grin tugs at the royals red lips as she stops in front of the bowing woman and beast.."Stand up dear."
Morrigan pensively gets to her feet, glancing uneasy at soft brown eyes, well that's new..She avoids gawking, watching the regal woman raise a hand to the chestnut. The horse pushes its nose into the Queens palm and for a second, Morrigan catches a glimpse of a smile on ruby lips.
Suddenly Magnus pushes Morrigans back harshly and she stumbles forward almost colliding with the royal side. Brown eyes glance at her questionably before Morrigan spins, glaring at her unicorn and pushing his nose roughly, don't do that you idiot! I'll get a beating!..Magnus snorts and sticks his head back towards the chestnut. She turns and startles at brown eyes watching her intently.
There's a pause, green eyes darting around the stables, successfully avoiding the Queen, well this is awkward. Does she need something from me?..Her mouth opens and then snaps shut as etiquette flashes in her mind, even after my little explosion last night, I think it was a one time deal..
The Queens eyes narrow, her body gliding passed her captain and over to Magnus's side.."Say what you were going to say Captain."
"I, I was going to ask if he was yours your majesty." Morrigan turns to observe her Queen gently stoking the unicorns back and running a hand through his unknotted mane.
"Yes he's mine, he's one of my prized possessions, as Magnus probably is to you."
Brown eyes glance in Morrigans direction, Possession? Well I wouldn't call him that, more like a friend really..Morrigan clears her throat awkwardly, looking at her friend and steed, maybe don't tell the angry Queen that though..
"Yes my Queen."
"I see your apprehension, clearly you don't see things the same way. Care to try again?"
Green eyes flicker nervously towards the stoic royal, for gods sake..Suppressing her irritation, Morrigan clears her throat again, stroking Magnus across his muscular neck.."I see him more as a..companion than a possession." Subconsciously she moves closer to her steed, please don't kill him..
The Queen watches the movement, eyes narrowing as she glides back over to Rocinante's stall.."Perhaps your right. You are to accompany me to dinner this evening. I have set in motion plans that need to be discussed with you. Dinners at six so don't be late dear, you know how I hate tardiness." The Queen glances at wide green eyes before whirling with flare and exiting the stables.
Morrigans jaw hangs open, what was all that about? Since when do I get invited to dinner? And since when does she reveal her plans to me? She didn't even give me a chance to bow before she left..The stable boy stumbles in through one of the side doors startling her. He carries a large bag of feed in his arms and plonks it down near the food buckets.
"I'm sorry my lord, there's a problem with the shipment, rats you see."
Morrigan ignores him and continues staring absently after the royal, what the hell am I going to wear to dinner, cause I'm sure as hell not wearing a dress again...
A dark Purple blouse flies through the air followed quickly by brown trousers and a red shirt, what the fuck am I supposed to wear?! I'm running out of time god damn it!..Morrigans head pops out of her wardrobe, green eyes darting around frantically.
"Shit!"
Perhaps my Armour? No that's a fucking stupid idea!..She scans the items of clothing scattered around her quarters and takes a deep breath.."Okay just think, the Queen likes the whole tight fitted shit so.." She picks up tight black leather pants.."These with.." She scans the area and hastily picks up a dark red vest coat with long train.."This, but what am I supposed to wear under it?!"
An angry groan echos around the chamber, frustrated eyes sweeping the room before Morrigan runs over to a black bodice laying on the floor. Quickly she splaying the outfit on her bed, green eyes scrutinizing the clothing, it might be kind of revealing, but from what Ive gathered the Queen likes that kind of thing..She shivers, memories from her past rushing back, perhaps its not such a good idea after the whole dress incident in the royal hall..There's a knock at the door and her eyes bulge.
"Shit!" She quickly grabs the leather pants and begins pulling them on.."What do you want?!"
"My Lord its almost time to escort the Queen to the royal hall." A servants timid voice is muffled from behind the door.
Escort?! What the hell?!..With a hefty tug, Morrigan pulls the leather passed her hips, quickly wrapping the corset around her and fastening the laces with fumbling fingers.."One minute!"
God damn it! I cant be late for this!..Her anger rises at the intricate lacing and she quickly ties it at her back in frustration.."Oh fuck off!"
"As you wish."
"No no not you!"..Moron!..Quickly she slides on knee high boots and grabs her dark red jacket. Making a B-line for the door, she checks her hair and makeup in the standing mirror, thank god I had the sense to do it before dressing..The heavy wooden door is pulled open harshly as she slips on her jacket, adjusting the corset accordingly.
"Well?!"
The servant jumps, quickly bowing and escorts her down the hall.
Ten minutes later and Morrigan paces outside the Queens chambers, picking at the fabric on her tight bodice, The damn things too tight..She looks down to the ample amount of cleavage on show and frowns.."Damn it.." The door to the royals chambers opens and she quickly steps from the doorway, hands clasped behind her and eyes forward.
The Queen steps from her room, heels clicking on the marble floor and brown eyes raking up and down her Captains body. Brown eyes catch exposed cleavage and she grins, gliding to Morrigans side and wraps a hand around the flinching woman's forearm.."I take it you haven't escorted or been escorted to dinner before?"
"No your majesty." Morrigans bent arm is pushed into her side and the royals hand squeezes her forearm lightly. At a second glance, Morrigan notes the regal woman's choice of dress wear. A bright red dress trails to the floor overthrown by a black coat covered in jewels. As usual the dress leaves very little to the imagination, clinging to the woman at her bust and waist. The royals hair is down and wavy, cascading down her back but surprisingly the woman's not wearing any extravagant jewelry, only a set of diamond drop earrings finish off her simple but elegant look. Morrigans heart beats erratically and she pushes down the need to clear her throat awkwardly.
"Shall we?"
Morrigan dips her head, promptly setting off to the royal hall and tries to settle her erratic heart..
The double doors glide open gracefully as the Queen and her escort head smoothly towards the lengthy dining table in the royal hall. Servants hastily finish preparations, making sure silverware is correctly aligned and candlesticks are at an appropriate distance apart.
Morrigan glides towards the high back seat at the head of the table, making sure her steps are in sync with the elegant Queens. She stops just shy of the royals seat and glances at watchful brown eyes.
"This is the part where I sit down.."
The hand slips from Morrigans forearm and quickly she pulls the Queens chair from the table, allowing the woman to slide into it.
"Sit down dear."
Green eyes refocus on the seat at the Queens right and cautiously, Morrigan slides into it, her back ridged and on guard as memories of past events flash in her mind, Okay but you better not try and seduce me again..Someone leans in next to her and quickly she grabs the outstretched limb, squeezing harshly. Her focus is drawn to a startled servant girl hovering next to her before green eyes drift to the wine jug hovering over the goblet in front of her. The Queen slides back in her seat, watching curiously as Morrigan quickly retracts her hand, shrinking back a little at the feeling of eyes staring at her. The slowly forming bruise on the young girls arm catches her eyes and she grimaces, Crap, I didn't mean to squeeze that hard..She takes note of the girls glassy eyes and immediately softens, Don't cry..but she shouldn't have snuck up on me..
The Queen clears her throat, green eyes quickly refocusing on questionable brown and Morrigan quickly looks away sheepish.
The royal stares at the hovering handmaid.."You're dismissed. Go and have your arm seen to.." The girl bows, clutching her arm and scurry's away.."You need to stop injuring my staff dear, at this rate I'll have no one left by the end of the season."
"I apologize your majesty." Morrigan tilts her head a little, shouldn't have snuck up on me then..
"I suppose your wondering why I summoned you to dinner?"
"Yes your majesty."
"I wish to discuss the next step of my plan with you.." The royal takes a sip from her goblet as a flurry of servants place a selection of fine foods on the extensive table.
Why the hell does she want to discuss her plan with me?..A servant approaches Morrigan carefully and fills her goblet with a shaky hand, well I feel shitty. Gods is everyone scared of me in this place?..She frowns, shifting and facing away. The Queen narrows her eyes at the sudden mood shift as the swirl of servants finish and hastily leave the hall.
"Is being in my company so repulsing?!"
Wide green eyes dart to the angry Queen.."No I.." Morrigan pauses, should I tell her? I might get a beating..She can see the vein on the royals forehead protruding and sighs heavily, looking down at her lap.."Of course its not you, its just..They're all scared of me."
The Queen softens a fraction.."Fear is how you get things my dear. Power is prestige." Red lips take a sip from her black goblet as brown eyes study her fidgeting Captain curiously.
"I suppose."
"I presume you have other ideas?"
Green eyes flicker up to the puzzled royal, don't say kindness and love or I'm as good as dead..Morrigan sighs.."No your right, I'm sorry for saying anything your majesty."
The Queen frowns.."You will tell me what you were thinking Morrigan."
"Its really nothing importa.."
"NOW!"
Morrigan almost launches out of her seat, flinching away at the Queens ferocity. She swallows harshly.
"I..I thought about getting things through kindness and...Love.."
She leans slightly away from the seething Queen as an uncomfortable silence descends upon the hall, Well? Is she going to kill me or what?..She continues to stare into evaluating brown eyes and after a pause, the royals glare drops to the table.
"Love gets you nowhere, its only results are pain and suffering. And compassion? That only ensures betrayal and more pain. When people fear you, you wont get hurt, take this as a revelation dear.."
The Queen stoically takes a sip of her wine as Morrigan watches a flurry of emotion pass through whiskey eyes, This is why I should just agree with the woman. Every time I open my big mouth one of us ends up getting hurt. Gods I need a drink..Morrigan quickly grabs her goblet and downs its contents in one fluid motion. When green eyes glance at the Queen, a small grin welcomes her and with a flick of the royals wrist, her goblet is refilled instantly.
"I payed our Charming friends a visit today.." Morrigan frowns.."Don't worry dear, you didn't miss much, there was the usual nauseating vibe around the happy couple. That feather monstrosity Snow calls a wedding dress would have made you sick.."
"Wedding?"
"Yes, they finally decided to share their repugnant infatuations with the world."
What the fuck?! Why didn't she say anything?! Taring the shepherds head off at his own wedding would have been bliss!..Morrigan frowns deeply, her anger rising.."I could have stopped it! Torn him apart in front of the whole kingdom!"
"No, it wasn't the time.."
Morrigan slams her hands on the table, silverware clattering to the floor as green eyes flicker a deep red. The collar immediately heats up, shocking her lightly.."Then when is?!"
The Queen glares, leaning forward menacingly.."Morrigan.."
The collar shocks her more tangibly and Morrigan grits her teeth at the warning. She picks up on the Queens threatening tone and posture and takes deep breaths, leaning back in her seat and eyes returning to their normal shade of green.
The Queen slowly settles back in her throne type chair.."I have something infinitely worse in store for the happy couple. I simply attended the event to relay the message.."
Morrigan calms herself, the collars shocks gradually subsiding.
"Evidently that's why your here, I plan to enact a curse that will rip this land apart and trap all its inhabitants in a world of my own creation."
"Why can't you just kill them here?"
Morrigan watches the Queens alleviated expression twist into an angry scowl.
"I have decided to use the dark curse instead! Do you have a problem with my methods?!"
"No my Queen, It just seemed you were intent on personally killing Snow White not long ago."
Something's definitely changed. The woman was intent on personally disposing of the white princess with her bare hands, what's changed?..Green eyes stare at the royal questionably and red lips purse.
"During my incarceration at the white castle, Snow enacted a spell which prevents me from harming her or the prince in this land ever again. The dark curse ensures that I..We get our revenge."
Morrigans anger resurfaces.."Wait wait.." The Queen pauses questionably.."So your telling me that even though they cast that damn spell preventing you from hurting them, they still decided to execute you?"
"Yes, I suppose they did."
Morrigan launches to her feet, knocking her chair to the ground, the bastards wanted to kill her even though she was harmless to them?! Talk about kicking someone when their down!..Brown eyes watch an angry Morrigan pace furiously by the table side.
"And they call us the fucking villains! Son of a.." Morrigan whirls, extending her hand towards the large ice sculpture in the center of the table. It launches through the air and crashes into one of the marble columns at the side of the room. Black guard quickly dodge the array of flying shards as the Queen casually takes a sip from her goblet, purple eyes staring intently..
The sanctimonious fucks! They deserve the pain that's heading their way!..Flickering red eyes refocus on the casual royal.."What do you need me to do?"
Red painted lip curl into a cruel smile.."Take a seat my dear."
4 Days Later:
Morrigan tosses the purple blossom in her hand, watching as its swept up by the currant and thrown over the edge to the ravine below. Green eyes stare out over the enchanted forest, the warm breeze sweeping through ebony hair, its about time I spend some time at my rock, especially after the other day. Since the discussion about the dark curse Ive been darting from place to place gathering ingredients. Ive barely slept but managed to get what the Queen needed. The other day had been a challenge, I was sent to gather a vile of blood from a Harpy. The ugly bitch put up a fight, slicing deeply into my lower leg before I managed to relieve the thing of its head..
She shifts from her perch on top of the stone structure, rubbing the bottom of her left leg and wincing, after returning I tried to hide the injury from the Queen, but the stubborn royal had demanded I let her heal it. I could have handled it, the wound was only superficial but the Queen had said the Harpy cut me with some sort of crude poison. Luckily my anatomy prevented it from killing me, but it dampened my abilities to heal quickly, fucking stupid bird thing! Its going to take a few days before its fully healed and to make things worse, the Queen has grounded my activities until I've fully recovered. I haven't got a clue where this sudden care for my health has come from but its freaking me out! She needs to stop and go back to screaming at me again..
There's a sudden rustling below and narrowed green eyes quickly refocus. Morrigan scans the area but soon the wind picks up, blowing a band of leaves over the edge of the cliff side and her eyes slide back to the view, her shoulders dropping as she enjoys the sound of the running water below, I should have really brought something to eat. Perhaps the Queen will ask me to dinner again. It was kinda nice. excluding the whole nervous part, and the angry part. We both seem to be getting on better..Suddenly there's an explosive pain at the side of her head and instantly darkness claims her...
"Ugh..."
Green eyes painfully attempt to slide open, my head..She feels a warm liquid coat her temple and cheek as grass presses to side of her face, Am I on the ground?..Morrigan attempts to open her eyes again when a girls timid voice startles her.
"Hey I think she's waking up! Hurry up will you!"
"Yeah yeah keep your bloomers on, she isn't going anywhere."
Green eyes dart open, quickly refocusing on a young girl. The girls blue eyes look uneasy as she fidgets with her tattered cloak, What the fuck?..Morrigan attempts to push herself up but finds her hands secured behind her back. She groans, pulling her body from the ground and lying against the stone structure behind. She watches two other boys calmly search her satchel, do they even know who they're stealing from? So much for a day of peace..
"Guys come on!"
"We go when I say, alright!" The older boy turns to glare at his companion only to find a pair of pissed off green eyes staring at him.."Well look who's up. Don't worry, we wont kill you, but we will relieve you of your satchel and anything else your carrying."
Morrigan scrutinizes the boy, his hair long and face dirty, his clothes are better kept than the other two, must be their leader..But she notices how young he looks, not much older than the other two. It reminds me of my days scavenging and stealing to get by..She glances at the anxious girl and softens, there's not much in the satchel, nothing of importance anyway..
"Just take it and leave."
The girl gets to her feet promptly and moves to a small hole carved within the vines.."Come on you heard her! Lets go!"
"I think shes hiding something, something valuable."
The older bandit bends down in front of Morrigan, his eyes raking over her body, you touch me you little shit and your life's over!..
"Lets just go, there's enough gold in here to last us weeks!" The younger boy grabs the satchel and joins his companion at the vines but their leader glares.
"I say when we leave!" He looks back at Morrigan and moves to touch her.."Now lets see what else your hiding."
"Touching me would be a mistake. You have your gold so just leave."
Morrigan pulls at her magic, feeling the collar quickly heating her neck, I don't want to do this. If I use magic the Queen will sense it and then the children's fates will be sealed. This stupid boys greed will get his companions killed! They don't know who there dealing with but if he touches me..
"Come on!" The girl cries out desperately.
"Not until we get everything shes hiding!" The older bandit touches Morrigans vest and begins to pat her bound legs and ankles.
"I warned you!"
Swiftly Morrigan summons her magic and the ropes at her hands and feet fall away. She roughly shoves the boy flat on his back and slowly rises, red eyes burning as he quickly staggers to his feet, dashing towards his companions. The vines around their exit intertwine and their eyes bulge.
"You stupid boy! Do you realize who your dealing with?!"
"Your the..the Evil Queens.."
"Dark Knight.."
The girls squeaks out and red orbs refocus on terrified blue, perhaps they all don't need to suffer. Better hurry before the Queen gets too curious and decides to drop by..Morrigan waves her hand and vines untangle across the clearing.."You two can leave, you on the other hand.." She looks pointedly at their leader.."I think we should have a private chat."
"Wait I'm sorry! Please.."
"Oh I think we should all have a little chat dear.."
The Queen sleekly steps forward from a plume of purple smoke and Morrigan bites her cheek, damn it! Too late..The bandits attempt to flee only to be pulled to there knees by roots and thorns. They cry out in protest, struggling pointlessly with the vines slowly wrapping around their legs and waist.
"Now, who wants to start talking?"
Silence...
Brown eyes sweep the silent trio before the Queen saunters passed Morrigan to loom over her prisoners.."Your silence will only prolong the inevitable." The vines around the bandits slowly tighten prompting a series of groans and whimpers.
"Please, we didn't know." The girl wheezes out painfully.
The Queen cocks an eyebrow.."Didn't know what?"
"That she was the Dark Knight."
"We never would have marked her as a babe in the woods if we knew!" Their leader quickly adds.
"I'm sorry I don't speak bandit, Captain? Care to elaborate?" The smirking Queen turns to the woman only for her smirk to slip. Brown eyes instantly lock onto the blood covering the right side of Morrigans face.
Morrigan watches ruby lips curl, whiskey eyes narrowing as anger consumes her Queen, They're in trouble..The royal whirls on the trio, their bonds squeezing harshly followed by painful cries.
"My Queen those two.." An olive hand snaps up, cutting Morrigan off.
"You dare attack and steal from the right hand of your Queen?! You will suffer dearly!"
"Please, we didn't know.." An invisible grip on the girls throat quickly cuts her off as she struggles to take air into her lungs.
Green eyes widen but the anger rolling off the furious Queen prevents interference. Its not until Morrigan watches tears roll down the child's cheeks that she cautiously approaches the fray.
"My Queen, those two were not directly responsible for my injury." Seething brown eyes dart to her dangerously and she cant help but take a step back, bowing her head slightly, please don't take it out on me..She glances at the terrified girl noting desperation in blue eyes, it may be the head injury messing with my mind but they don't deserve to be killed..
"What punishment would you suggest then Captain?!"
Green eyes dart between the trio.."Incarceration your majesty, let them rot in the dungeons."
Brown eyes study Morrigan intently and a moment later, the Queen releases her magical hold on the girls throat. The teen quickly takes in lungfuls of air, coughing and spluttering through her cries.
"Very well.." Dark brown eyes burn into the frightened faces below.."Consider yourself lucky your still breathing! But mark my words, you will never see the light of day again!" The Queen flicks her wrist and in a swirl of purple smoke, the three teens are gone and roots slither back into the earth.
Morrigan shifts uncomfortably, watching as the last of the vines retract into the ground, well that went better than expected. Looks like the Queen is starting to listen to me after all..When she looks up at the woman shes met with an icy glare, well clearly I spoke too soon..
"You let a bunch of teenagers get the best of you?!"
The Queen stalks towards her and she follows the seething woman's pace backwards.."I didn't.."
"And then you side against me when I issue discipline, which evidently was for your own benefit!"
"I just thought.."
"SILENCE!"
The Queens hand darts out sending Morrigan soaring through the air and tumbling to the ground. She slides across the grass and soon finds her body falling over the cliff side, her hands claw at the dirt but ultimately she plunges over the edge. Quickly she attempts to grab the roots protruding the earth but as she falls, vines tangle around her arm, the tough bindings ripping consistently from the dirt as she plummets to the ravine below. Eventually her earthy lifeline takes hold and shes stopped abruptly. A loud snap and a shattering scream echos around the vast space.
Tears leak from tightly closed eyes as Morrigan attempts to get a foothold in the dirt, my fucking arm! It think its been ripped from its socket..She looks up at the limb and finds a bone in her forearm poking from white skin as blood rushes down to her shoulder. Her free hand claws at earth and stone but fails to grab any leverage until a swirl of purple smoke surrounds her. Morrigans body hits the grass with a thud and she cries out in protest, clutching her shattered arm and shoulder, this is torture! No its worse than torture!..A firm hand grabs her arm and she screams before the limb retracts quickly.
"You've broken your arm extensively, you must return to the palace for treatment."
I cant fucking move so no! It looks like I'm staying right here!..There's a gentle hand on her back ushering her to stand and she slowly attempts to push herself to her knees. She pauses, cradling her arm and resting her forehead on the grass.."I cant.."
"I need you to stand up Morrigan, then we can return to the palace.."
Why cant she just take me now?! What is this?! Some sort of fucking test?!..
"You have to stand so I can make sure you haven't injured yourself further."
Morrigan can hear the woman's desperation and she grits her teeth, Injured MYSELF?! That's total bullshit! Your just feeling guilty for throwing my ass over the cliff!..Pushing her forehead off the grass, she slowly stumbles to her feet and grunts. She attempts to stand on her previously injured leg but whimpers when a shooting pain dances across her calf, great now Ive reopened the fucking wound from the other day!..Green eyes glance at the hovering body next to her, its your fucking fault!..Hands continue to frantically touch her back and uninjured arm but it only causes her to flinch away and eventually stumble sideways. She cries out from the pressure on her injured leg and immediately the Queen takes a step away. Morrigan pants, attempting to calm her breathing, I think I'm going to be sick..Dizziness washes over her, her vision blurs as she sways heavily.
"If its okay with her majesty..I think..I might just sleep..for a while.."
Morrigans head dips, she feels her legs slowly giving way but a shroud of purple smoke suddenly clouds her vision and her legs finally fall from under her. She crashes to her knees harshly, pain taring through her leg and shoulder. Gently hands cup her cheeks and pull her head up to stare into watery brown eyes. She frowns, darkness slowly closing in as she watches the Queen carefully. Green eyes note the woman's lips moving but no sound comes from them, only a high pitch buzzing echos through her ears. Her eyes eventually slide shut, her body falling forward as arms gently curl around her, pulling her against a warm body and then..Darkness...