Thank you for reading; I hope you will like it. This is the second part in a three part story that I am writing. A lot of the stuff that has been hinted at in the first part will have a payoff in this part, so I hope it will be worth the read. If you are reading this after reading the first part, then thank you for continuing to read. If you are reading this first, then thank you for reading too. Sorry it had taken so long for me to up-date. To be honest I felt a little disappointed about the last chapter, but I have to go on. Also as you may know I'm dyslexic so I'm not very good spelling and grammar. I do my best read it over at least 4 times before I up-date. That doesn't always work though. I hope it doesn't ruin the story for you.
I'm now going to move onto the responses to the reviews I got for the last chapter of the first part. I thought about adding a chapter to the last part that was just going to be responses to those reviews, but I thought that was a little mean. Making people think there was a new chapter when there wasn't. So I hope those that reviewed will read this and get their responses.
Dawn Ruthless. Don't be disappointed, as the first reviewer I will think of something for you too. That is great to hear. When I first started the story I didn't mean for it to be in three parts, so there would have been meragna in it. It will come, but you will have to wait a bit longer. That is such a nice thing to say, thank you so much. I have always liked the idea of being a writer. If I ever do make it, I will have to dedicate the first book to all those that reviewed and encouraged me on fanfic. Sorry you had to wait so long; I hope it was worth it. I look forward to hearing from you again.
Guest. Thank you, that was what I was going for, glad to work out that way.
Pauldleast. I do like them both. I just feel that Merlin could have done more to help her, and that that played a large part in where she is now. So he should take some responsibility for that, and he in the show doesn't seem to, which annoys me a little. There are both trying to do the same thing, bring magic back in different ways. I think they are moving towards forgiving each other; they just need a little time. What comes after that, you never know. I will do more with Merlin in this part, I realise I left him and the others characters out a lot in the first part. So if you have any ideas about little story parts for him I would love to hear them.
MaryamT. Thank you so much, for all of your reviews. I'll start off with chapter 47. Totally agree, he should have told her when she needed help. Things could have been so much better. While I' am on Morgana's side, there are things that she has done that can't be justified. What she did to Arthur and Gwen for example. For that I think she is sorry, and Merlin has in way a right to be mad at her for that. Neither of them is blameless in all that has happened. I have to try and be objective, not take a clear side. At least I try to be that way. I like writing good come backs. I can never come up with them in real life when I may need them though, go figure. Thank you. I really wanted to write this talk, I'm glad you liked it. Chapter 48, thank you, she is the best to write for. I think I do give her the best lines. I need to work on that. May not happen in the show, but he will find out here. I just don't know how yet. I like their relationship to, it's nice to add a bit of lightness in it. I have a great scene for them worked out, but it will be a long while till then. I thought Merlin should not grow up a little, in different way. I think in the show he has grown up, but has lost some of who he is because of his destiny. I wanted to try and show a bit of the old Merlin again. Love the Sheldon quote, he is the best. Him and Rory of course. That was what I was hoping for, to be realistic, glad it is coming across that way. Chapter 49, thank you. I was so worried about writing their bromance, as it is such an important part of the show. Glad I did it ok. I like the banter, but I find it hard to write. Something else to work on. Chapter 50, funny you should say that. I have an idea, but nothing set yet. I hope there is going to be some of that in the show too; it is such a big part of her character. I think she would have to, after being stubborn for a while. In a way her healing him will come back, also who else has she healed, and what was said about her healing, just a little hint for a long way off, part three really. I loved that bit; I have had to in my mind for a while. It does show a real understanding of each other. Glad the hints aren't annoying. I love adding them. I think it is huge step for them, a way to go, but a big step forward. I had fun writing a fluffy romantic bit, I may just have to do more of that. Ok onto your questing. Like in series 4, she will find a way to interact with them. Some more than others, but all in a way. A lot is going to happen. Sorry you had to wait so long.
Hannah. Thank you so much, glad you love it. There will be more real paring stuff in this part, I kind of lied a little in how much there would be in the first part.
WastedyourTime24. Glad you found it, hope you found this to. As a mergana shipper I think you will like this part too.
Xmefallentreex. Glad you liked it, there will be more of that in this part, and yes there will be mergana. More in this part.
TheDanni0608. That is impressive. When I read it over, it took me a week. I am a slow reader though. She is the best character, the most interesting. I like writing the build-up; I hope I can make the payoff worth the wait. Thank you. I hope you found this story.
Her eye twitched, as the sound of thunder rumbling outside pulled her from her deep sleep. The thunder was then drowned out of the sound of muttering, voices getting closer. She clenched her eyes shut and waited. The door opened and they came towards her. The stench of ale on his breath almost made her give herself away. It was so strong her eyes almost started to water. It was just as hard to not let out a sigh of relief when he and the other man left her alone.
It took more effort than she expected to just open her eyes fully. They fell on a small, dark cell, with a puddle of water in the corner from a drip coming from the ceiling. This was the first time she was conscious enough to take in where she was. It was another few minutes before she could move her arms to push her upper body up. The cell spun round forcing her to stop again and steady herself. With one deep breath, and all the strength she could manage she finally was able to drag herself to her feet. The cell spun even faster now. Before she could move again, she fell back against the wall.
Her whole body ached and it was hard to focus on anything for more than a few seconds before she wanted to vomit. Quickly she turned round to face the wall. A few feet from her alone the wall was a tiny, narrow window. Using her hands placed on the wall to keep her up she moved slowly over to the window. The cold air on her face was the first relief she had from her pain since she came to. Closing her eyes she felt the air hit her, breathing life back into her weak, battered body.
After a few minutes she started to feel a little more like herself. The thunder and lightning stopped. Opening her eyes she survived her wider location. The cell seemed to be at the top of a high tower. That was all the place seemed to be, a high tower. Surround as far as she could see by snow. No one was going to help her, she had to do that herself.
Turning round to face the opposite wall, her hand lifted. It shock as she focused all her energy to break the bars with her magic. A smile crossed her face for a second before she forced herself to run. Out of the cell and down to the right was a narrow spiral staircase, picking up her dark cloak she ran down them. A few times she felt like she was going to trip and go flying down the stairs. At the bottom, she ran into a wide open hall, but she was not alone.
Three men walked towards her, the main door wide open behind them. Snow blew in after them, carried by a strong wind. The man in the middle was familiar from a long time ago, another life. Her hand raise up, ready to strike.
"Relax, I'm not going to hurt you." She kept her hand raised. "You do remember me don't you." She showed no sign of answering. "I remember you. I know you, though you hide under that cloak I know what he did to you, that you have been held here for months. I also know what you have done. What you are planning." The two men with him stopped walking towards her, as he took a big step closer to her. They now stood about five feet apart. "We can work together." Her eyes rolled. "Together, we can destroy Camelot."
Being forced to stand still for so long, her surge of adrenaline ran out. His last words sounded like white noise. The world spun for a second, before it went black. Her knees gave out and she crashed to the stone floor.
The man that she recognized moved quickly towards her, catching her in his arms before her head hit the ground. "It will be alright now, priestess."
He watched her eyes twitch, like she wanted to open them. When they finally stopped, he ran his finger over her check. Then slid his arm under her knees and lifted her up.
Months later the snow melted and spring came. Camelot prepared it's self for the banquet to celebrate twenty-four year since the great purge. Most people if asked couldn't tell you what this banquet was for, it was just an opportunity to eat and drink too much. This day also had a special meaning for Merlin of a far more pleasant nature. It was four years to the day since he arrived in Camelot. Despite all that had happened, he thought that was still something to celebrate.
As he stood in the corner, leaning against a wall, enjoying a momentary break form serving glasses of wine. He thought of how things had changed so dramatically in those four years. How much he had changed and his friends too. If he had been asked where he saw them all four years form when he met them, he never would have seen them ending up where they were now. He would never have seen this all coming. He didn't think even Morgana and her seers sight would have seen it all coming.
He saw Gwen standing in the centre of the hall, with two ladies of the court talking with her. No one else really noticed, but around her neck she wore a black string. Hidden under the front of her dress, were the rest of the string and her engagement ring. It took Arthur over a month after he asked her to finally give her a ring. Merlin would have expected her to show some sign that she was unhappy about having to hide it, their engagement, but he never saw any. If anything, she looked more happy than he had ever seen her.
Gaius was resting on a chair by the platform that lifted the thrones above the general crowed. He was clearly tired, but said to himself he would only stay for another few minutes. He was getting too old for this.
Arthur stood at the far end of the hall, with his father. Uther was a changed man. Morgana's leaving had affected him more than any of her actions before had. Though he never showed any of his, it was clear to see, if you looked close enough. He was a broken man. Spending most of his days in his chambers. He left many of the duties of running the kingdom to Arthur. Who was the only person he really spoke to. He kept up all pretences of still being in control of all areas of his life in public. Like tonight for example, he acted like all was normal. Even though the old king was talking to his son, he only nodded every few seconds, five by Merlin's count. He only had eyes for one person in the room. She cast a glance back at him every now and then, pink coming to her checks when she did. Her hand would also rise to where her engagement ring was hidden under a layer of material.
The crowned prince was not the only one to occasionally look in the direction of the former maid. Lancelot stood against the opposite wall from Merlin, talking with Gwaine and Leon. Gwaine had returned just over a month after Morgana left. Merlin had been the one to tell him. He told him the truth, leaving out his part in removing the bracelet. He and Gaius were the only ones that knew what really happened. Arthur, Gwen, Gwaine and Uther knew a part of it, with one change. When he told Gwaine, he just nodded, didn't say anything and walked off. He saw him later that day, he was talking to Arthur about his trip. He showed no sign of what he was feeling. He never talked about her, no one did. It was easier that way, for everyone, to just pretend nothing was wrong.
The people of Camelot where told that she had left to talk with the druids, those with magic, to get them to leave Camelot alone. No one really believed this, but what was the point in trying to get to the truth. If they needed to know, they would find out what was going on when they needed to. It was the best way to deal with all of the drama and craziness that seemed to be attracted to this place.
Merlin pushed himself off the wall. He was about to walk over to his friends, when the large doors of the hall burst open. Despite the warm air of the spring evening, a cold wind blew through the hall. All eyes turned to see what had happened.
A tall dark figure stood in the doorway. As they walked into the hall, they became clearer. It was a tall knight in a full set of armour, including a helmet with the visor down. At first it looked black, but in the torch light it had a green tint to it. The figure must have been at least seven feet tall, towering at least a foot over everyone in the room. As they walked through the hall, everyone parted to make way for him. Arthur stepped down from the platform with the thrones, moving slowly towards Gwen.
"Who are you." the prince commanded an answer.
The figure ignored Arthur. Stopping in the centre of the hall. He slowly turned to his left, walking towards the people huddled up against the wall. Gwen was one of them, so Arthur kept walking forward. Lancelot and Gwaine where also close by and moved forward too. Merlin on the other side of the hall could do nothing but watch.
The figure now seemed to be focusing only on Gwen. When he stood a couple of feet from her, he bowed. As he pulled himself back up, he was holding a ornate golden goblet in his hands. Which he held out to her. The women standing with her moved back even further. Gwen stood rooted to the spot, not daring to move or speak.
"Step back!" Arthur was now by her side.
"I cannot, till she takes my mistresses gift." The knight's voice echoed around the room. More than would be expected. Leading many to believe that if they were to lift the visor they would see nothing but a black empty hole.
Gwen moved to take the goblet. "Gwen no." Arthur moved his hand in-between them and stepped in-front of her.
"It's ok." She moved past her fiancée a little, reaching out her hand to take the goblet.
There was a written engraving on the inside of the goblet. It said, only she of pure fidelity may drink. Gwen was able to read this, before Arthur moved back in-front of her, knocking the goblet to the ground as he did. The sound of the gold object hitting the hard stone floor, echoed throughout the hall little the rumble of thunder.
The green knight moved back, his hands moving to his side, where he pulled out a large sword. He was about to strike at Arthur, when Gwaine stepped in, blocking the green knights sword with his own. He had always been quicker than Arthur. The knight pulled his sword back, giving Gwaine the change to strike. He hit at his head.
The room went so silent you could hear the pounding of everyone's hearts. All eyes watched the sword hit the helmet, which then fell to the ground. The crash sounded more like an avalanche in the large silent hall. The helmet rolled on the floor for a few seconds, before it stopped. The knight still stood standing, unmoving.
"The challenge is excepted. Two days from now."
As the figures voice came form where the helmet had once been, dark smoke surrounded it. In a few seconds the smoke covered the knight. Once it was gone, so was the green knight. Along with the helmet and the pieces of the goblet.
No one knew what to say, or do. Everyone stood rooted to where the stood. Their eyes being the only thing that moved. Darting around the hall, looking for someone to say or do something, for something to explain what had just had happened.
Gaius had stood up from his chair when the knight entered. The king, prince and Merlin now all found themselves looking to him for an explanation. His face feel to a frown, as he started to speak.
"I believe that we have just been visited by the green knight. A knight of magic, loyal to the priestesses of the old religion."
He spoke to the king, but those close heard to. Merlin only heard the last part. His eyes locked with Gaius's, asking him the same question that was running through the old physicians mind. In response he was given a slight shrug.
"What will be done now." Uther demanded.
"He will return in two days for the challenge."
"What challenge." The king demanded.
"He took sir Gwaine's actions as a challenge. He plans to honour that."
Those that heard this turned now to Gwaine. He tried to smile a confident smile, but it only lasted for a few seconds.
I'm sorry, I know that last part is a little crappy. It will get better I promise.
I feel I should point out that the stuff with goblet is from the legend. Morgan le Fay sent a drinking horn, which unfaithful women can't drink from with spilling to Camelot for Guinevere. To expose her affair. This doesn't necessarily mean that Morgana has anything to do with this though.
I hope you liked it, also that you will review. I have the story pretty much worked out, but I don't know if it is going to be enough to reach 50 chapters. I hope that once the new series starts it will give me a few ideas for little arch's, like the last part. I would still love to hear from you all about any ideas you have. Morgana is kind of the main character, with Merlin, so if you have any ideas for a few chapter story, things about any other characters that I may forget about the knights, Gwen and Arthur, then please let me know, and I'll try and work then in if I can. Also if you are reading this without having read the first part and have any questions, things doesn't make sense then please ask and I'll answer you. Once again thank you. Please please review.
I also have a little bit of a request. A reader back in part one started a TV tropes page for this story. The last I checked nothing had been added it. So if you wouldn't mind. I think it would be kind of cool. There is a link to the page on my profile at the bottom. Also I was wondering if someone could do a front cover, poster thing for this story that I could use as my profile pic. I know this is asking a lot, but you don't ask you don't get.