A/N: This the chapter that is a Morose chapter, this where we slightly diverge from the plot slightly. I cut out the fisher king episode because I didn't know where to put Rose, so I left it, just assume that at the beginning part of this chapter the events are still happening in Camelot. I enjoyed writing this chapter it was fun.

Rose woke up the next day tangled up with Mordred, she loved this and would do anything to wake up every morning like this. She got up and sorted out some breakfast while Mordred and Kara snored. She looked at the with a fond look before setting up the table. As she served up Mordred woke up and sat at the table.
"I could get used to this," said Mordred.
"How is she doing?" asked Rose looking over to the sleeping form off Kara she looked troubled even in her sleep.
"She's been a bit down the last week or so, seeing you seemed to cheer her up though" said Mordred, she finished the breakfast before waking up Kara. The girl woke up and sat down at the table. She served up the food before sitting down herself next to Mordred.
"So, what are everyone's plans for today?" asked Rose.
"I have a few potions to make then I need to check on one of the elders," said Mordred. Rose nodded and looked Kara.
"Fancy going for a walk with me, Kara?" asked Rose. Kara nodded excitedly. After breakfast Mordred got ready and then went about his job. Kara and Rose got ready and left the house. They walked around the village before heading off into the woods.

Rose sat down on one of her favourite logs it had always been there, and it overlooked the village so she could watch people. Kara sat down next to her.
"Mordred's been telling me you have been a bit down, how come?" asked Rose. Kara gave her a small smile.
"It would have been my one of my brother's birthdays last week, reminded me of that day" said Kara. Rose looked at her and wrapped her arm around her. Kara lost her family in one of Camelot's raids and had come running into Ealdor with the help of Gwaine.
"How old would he have been?" asked Rose.

Kara looked sadly into the empty space in front of her, she leant her head on to Rose's shoulders "you can talk to me".
"Jackson would have been 13 he saved my life, I had two brothers, I miss them every day; they didn't deserve to die like that" said Kara. She looked upset and like she wanted to talk about the druid camp but nervous about it at the same time.
"You can talk about that day with the druid's camp, it might make you feel better, if you keep inside it's going to cause you to be more upset later on" said Rose. She gave her an encouraging smile "You don't have to worry about upsetting me".
"I had two brothers Jackson was 12 and Eli was 7 we lived with our parents in a druid camp near the border between Cenred's and Camelot's border, they came early morning we weren't prepared" said Kara she took a breath and sat up so she was facing Rose. "They came and attacked us the knights drowned the children and the others were rounded up and taken back to Camelot, Jackson ran in one direction so I could run in the other, I ran but tripped on a tree route that's when I broke my ankle, I carried on running because the knights were chasing me, that man saved me, he got between me and the knights, that's how I ended up in Ealdor".

Kara got up sat herself on Rose's lap buried her head into her shoulder and started to cry. Rose held her to her in a strong embrace holding her through the wracking sobs.
"Shush, your safe, I'll never let anything happen to you" said Rose soothingly into the child's ear. After a while Kara calmed herself down and they sat with her still on Rose's lap.
"I feel sometimes Morgana has the right idea" said Kara. Rose nodded.
"She does at times but sometimes her anger does run away with her sometimes" said Rose. They sat quietly a bit longer before Rose decided it was time for something to eat and drink.

Over the next few weeks Rose was enjoying the company of Mordred and Kara but the last night of her stay she finished of some chores before entering Mordred's house. The place was decorated with candles and flowers. Mordred was laying the table as she came in.
"Come sit" said Mordred he took her hand and pulled the chair out for her to sit in she sat down, and he sat down opposite her.
"This looks lovely, what's it for" said Rose it was vegetables and meat it smelt nice.
"You cheered up Kara and you leave tomorrow; I don't know next time I'll see you" said Mordred. She started to eat loving how much Mordred was always there showing her love and respect. After they finished eating Mordred took Rose over to some blankets and cushions on the floor. They sat down and Mordred leant against the cushion and pulled Rose to him, so she was leant against him her head on his shoulder. She laid quietly listening to his beat.
"I love you" said Rose. Mordred picked up her hand and held it. She felt a rush of happiness as he held her.
"I love you to" said Mordred.
"Once magic is back to Camelot, I will make sure you are allowed in Camelot," said Rose.

Mordred started to play with the healing bracelet on her arm, he frowned for a second, he attempted to remove it and moved his hand away from the bracelet like it burnt him.
"Rose, you been okay recently, no conflicting feelings or thoughts anything like that" asked Mordred he looked at her awkwardly. Rose stared at him with shock, how did he know?
"I have moments of having strong emotions guilt or shame but then it'll change to feelings of loyalty to Morgana or the old religion, I feel like I am losing my mind, or I have become evil, if I can't feel shame or guilt to planning to go against the crown then maybe I am becoming evil," said Rose.
"Like what? Rose you're not evil" asked Mordred.
"With Morgana and Morgause's plot the idea is to kill everyone and I don't want that but sometimes I do, I was angry at Uther well I still have anger for Uther, it's all his fault my life was lie growing up, I don't want to see Arthur and Merlin get hurt," said Rose. Her mind was battling a feeling of guilt and a feeling of loyalty. She wanted them all dead, no she didn't want them all dead. Merlin was her kin she couldn't destroy him. She clutched her head as it pounded with information.
"Sit up and close your eyes" said Mordred urgently. He moved out from underneath Rose and knelt in front of her. She sat and shut her eyes. He picked up her necklace with one hand and held it and put a hand on Rose's shoulder.
"bebierge þes gerd frōwe fram galdorcræftiga" chanted Mordred his eyes flashed gold and Rose's head started to calm down and the pain went away.

Mordred laid them both down and wrapped an arm around her. She fell asleep her mind feeling stronger. The next morning Rose woke up feeling ten times better than she had done in a while. Mordred gave her a drink of water.
"Who gave you the healing bracelet," said Mordred.
"I don't know actually, one day I just had it," said Rose. He stared at her in surprise and then looked at the healing bracelet with an angry look. Rose got herself packed up before getting her horse. Mordred and Kara watched her get her horse sorted, they had decided they weren't going to join her this time to the border this time as Mordred and Kara had plans.

Rose journey to Camelot was easy and she made it back at nightfall. She noticed as soon as she got off her horse there was a certain atmosphere in the air of Camelot. She got into the main courtyard to see that Merlin was sat on the steps looking sombre. Rose ran over to him and sat down on the stair next to him.
"Hey what's up" asked Rose. Taking hold of his arm.
"Gaius has a lady that he used to be engaged to called Alice, he has moved her in and it looks like she is evil she has a dark creature call an manticore in her box but Gaius doesn't believe me, he thinks I am crazy" said Merlin. Rose squeezed his arm and was about to say something, but the warning bell sounded so Rose and Merlin got up and ran into the castle. They ran to Uther's chambers and went in to find Uther was ill looking on the floor. Rose and Merlin knelt next to Gaius. Uther's eyes opened but they were black all three of them jumped backwards in shock.
"What is that?" said Merlin.
"Dark magic" said Rose in a matter-of-fact sort of way.
"Hush Merlin, Rose" said Gaius.

He moved his head to the side and shut his eyes again. Rose helped Merlin put Uther on to the bed while Gaius sniffed at the potion bottle that was in his hand. Once Uther looked comfortable, they went into the corridor to see Arthur was speaking to a few knights.
"Well" said Arthur. He looked at Rose with confusion, then relief at her being there.
"I am yet to determine the cause of your father's illness," said Gaius.
"He's been poisoned hasn't he," said Arthur.
"I cannot say at this stage," said Gaius. Rose saw that Arthur was increasingly getting angry and upset. "Just look at him, Gaius, what else could it be?" demanded Arthur.
"We can't say for certain, please watch over him sire till I return," said Gaius.

Arthur went into the king's chambers on his way past Rose he took her hand and took her with him. She was waiting for it happen, so it didn't shock her, and she let him lead her into the room with the black-eyed king. Arthur sat down at Uther's bedside and Rose sat down on a chair next to him. Merlin came in after them sometime later.
"It doesn't make any sense, his food and wine are tasted before every meal, it's bought here under armed guard" said Arthur.
"So, no one can interfere with it any way" said Rose feeling equally as confused she got up and leant over Uther and pealed back his eye lid his eyes were still as black as night "this isn't a normal poison look". Arthur looked and recoiled back.
"It can't be his food and drink then, the only other thing he's had is Gaius's potions, what would cause black eyes though" said Arthur. Rose looked to Merlin desperate for him to come up with an idea there was no way Gaius was going to poison Uther.
"Arthur, I think I know what happened, Gaius has been getting help by a lady named Alice, it must be her" said Merlin. Arthur sent for the guard to help him arrest Alice and Merlin left the room. Rose put her hand on the prince's shoulder comfortingly. He pulled her into a hug.
"I am so glad you are here," said Arthur.
"I have come back to madness," said Rose.

The guards had arrived at the door and Arthur got up out his chair.
"Stay with the king" said Arthur before leaving the room. She only been back in Camelot less than hour and the king was dying, Gaius had a girlfriend and Merlin and Gaius had fallen out. She made it a note to not leave or enter Camelot on a full moon because they had all lost their minds. She sat next to the king she picked up his hand it was cold. She felt Uther's pulse on his wrist it was slow and at times would stop. Gaius came in and joined her. He did some checks on him before standing there staring at him. Merlin came in and stood at the foot of the bed, he looked anxiously at Gaius.
"How is" asked Merlin.
"He's fading," said Rose.
"He won't last the day," said Gaius. Rose wasn't used to Merlin and Gaius not speaking properly she wanted to bang their heads together and get them to snap out of it.
"Gaius" said Merlin, but Gaius interrupted him.
"It's alright Merlin, you were trying to save me from harm, thank you" said Gaius. The tension decreased slightly between the two men in the room "I don't believe Alice wanted this".
"I know she didn't, the poison is from the manticore, the creature that was in Alice's room" said Merlin. Gaius moved towards the door and Merlin followed him.
"Rose stay with king" said Gaius. They left the room leaving Rose alone with Uther. She picked up his hand again and held it.
"You are going to be alright" said Rose to Uther. She felt his head and it felt hot. She went across to a water bucket that had been bought and picked up a cloth dipped it into the water and dabbed it on his face.

Soon his fever stopped, and he seemed to improve, he groaned and touched his head "Uther". Merlin and Gaius ran in and then they were followed by Arthur. Uther opened his eyes and sat up. Rose gave him a brief run down over what happened then she hugged him without thinking. The king stiffened for a minute before hugging her back and tapping her head. She sat back on the chair and let Gaius get to work.
"It's a good thing indeed that you found antidote Gaius" said Uther. He drank from a goblet as everyone stood or sat around his bed.
"It will take time my lord, but you will make a full recovery" said Gaius.
"What of the woman" said Uther.
"She's in the cells awaiting judgement" said Arthur folding his arms looking tired.
"She won't have to wait long; she's sentenced to death" said Uther. Rose felt like her heart dropped into her stomach, he was never going to change he was always going to hate magic. He hadn't even found out what happened. She sighed but she had cared for him when he was dying. She was a broken traitor she decided "we'll execute her in the morning".
"Yes father" said Arthur. He looked across to Rose "if you'll come with me that would be great". She nodded and got up went over to him and they both left the room together.

Rose watched as Arthur arranged stuff for the morning before he walked her to her chambers. She went inside and waited for Arthur's footsteps to disappear before leaving her chambers again. Before she even got around the corner Arthur was on his way around the corner.
"Right with me now!" said Arthur in an annoyed voice. He took her hand and took her to her room he was looking amused and annoyed "get your night dress, you coming to my chambers". Rose gave him a look, but he then gave her a look that told her not to argue.
"This is unnecessary" said Rose she got her stuff together before Arthur escorted her to his chambers she went behind the screen and changed into her nightdress before coming around it, Arthur sat at his table looking stern "this is still unnecessary".
"No, it's not, you're trying to break out the prisoner, I saw your face when father sentenced her to death" said Arthur.
"When Gaius was a goblin, he didn't get executed" said Rose.
"No, but goblin Gaius didn't nearly kill anyone" said Arthur. Rose looked around the room it's not like she had anywhere to sleep.
"Where am I meant to sleep then, clever clogs" snapped Rose.
"I do own a bed" said Arthur.
"Yeah one!" retorted Rose. She shivered slightly as the cool air in the room hit her skin.
"I'll deal with that hurdle when it comes to it, now get into the bed" said Arthur. She sat down on Arthur's bed and got herself under the covers feeling cold. Arthur came over and tucked her in a bit more so she practically tied to the bed "I am glad you came back when you did". Rose smiled before falling asleep.

The end.