The next morning Rose went back to her spot over Camelot and did the spell that caused Merlin to appear in the bucket. He was asleep wrapped up in a blanket against a tree he looked undisturbed. Arthur walked across to him and started to kick him; well he was back to normal no more hugging trees for him anymore she finished watching with amusement before going off to find Morgana. That day was a game of stopping Morgana from making stupid decisions like burning crops, starving everyone and setting fire to Gaius chambers. All of which took a lot of persuading and a lot reasoning. Unfortunately. a few of the fields were burnt due to them refusing Morgana but she had managed to do a lot of damage limitation. She was now sat in the throne room with everyone gathered for some reason. She was so nervous about Ealdor, Agravaine was not one to follow orders and she didn't want to see them get hurt. She wanted to know why she was being used as bait as a bargaining chip with Morgana and no one even told her. Did Merlin know?

She was interrupted from her thoughts by Morgana coming into the room and a few minutes later she was followed by Gwaine being held back by the Southrons he got pushed into the room. The room got a lot louder as everyone started to get excited.
"Behold a knight of Camelot" said Morgana she presented him like he was about to do a show, she lifted her arms in a wave "famed as the greatest knights in five kingdoms" she then grabbed his face Rose wanted to intervene but had completely given up with intervening that day "let's see if that fame is well deserved" She then moved back and sat down next to Rose on the throne.

The room got even louder as the warriors started to fight. She watched as Gwaine fought and held his own. He disarmed him which made Rose smile briefly to see he was winning.
"Is that all you got; I was promised a proper fight" said Gwaine. The Southron he was fighting against got another weapon out and disarmed Gwaine. Rose shut her eyes and looked away from the fight she could hear Gwaine taunting his opponent. "You're a very angry man, I can see that. Must be hard being so ugly. Children crying, women screaming. Come on". She heard the fight and then Morgana start to clap slowly. She opened her eyes to see Gwaine was alive she smiled, and he winked at her before glaring at Morgana.
"Congratulations, Sir Knight. And admirable display. You've earned your reward" said Morgana. She waved and a soldier chucked half a loaf of bread at him. He glared even further at her as he picked up the bread and was getting ready for another battle.
"I'm going to get some fresh air" said Rose she got up and left the room before she could be stopped.

Rose went to her perch over Camelot and sat down heavily today was not a good day. Morgana being queen was a bit like telling a grumpy teenager to go to her room it was so frustrating. She got the bucket that she hid under the bench and put it next to her she turned around. So, she was looking into the bucket of water "wæfemess Mec draca feolagacipe" the water cleared, and she saw that Merlin and Arthur were sat by the fire in a wood.

The pretty couple from before who's name, she still didn't know were sleeping against a tree in she smiled but Arthur looked heartbroken.
"You knew, you knew Agravaine's treachery" said Arthur.
"We assumed; we had our suspicions, but we had no proof" said Merlin.
"We, oh you and Rose maybe they should make her queen, I feel like such a fool. I put such trust in him. All this time I was blind to his treachery as I was to Morgana's" said Arthur Rose felt her heart clench at this. The poor man had not had the best time at all recently and he had a lot to process over the last 10 months.

She was glad they were safe but hated to see Arthur look so defeated even though he was leading Agravaine and the Southrons to Ealdor and he didn't even realise it.
"You were tricked Arthur it could have happened to anyone, don't be so hard on yourself" said Merlin.
"Yet it keeps happening to me. I cared about these people. I don't understand. What have I don't wrong? Why do they hate me?" said Arthur sadly.
"They don't hate you they just want your power and wealth for themselves" said Merlin saying the exact same thing that Rose would have said if she was there. She was going to go with them, but she was stopped and dragged away from the people that would keep her safe.
"Perhaps. Would they still want that power if I was the king my people deserve? Maybe Tristan's right" said Arthur.

Merlin looked across to the couple sleeping against the tree the man must be called Tristan.
"Tristan was angry and afraid; he was looking for someone to blame" said Merlin.
"You seem very sure of yourself" said Arthur.
"All I know is that, for your many faults, you are honest and brave and truehearted, and one day you will be the greatest king this land has ever known" said Merlin.

Rose sniggered did he have music in his head when he said stuff like this he was lucky that Arthur never took these over the top compliments the wrong way and get weirded out however he always took it and he smiled slightly.
"At least I know my servant believes in me" said Arthur.
"I am not alone" said Merlin.
"Rose believes in me to; I know that but why didn't she come with us; I remember she made it to the room where we were before I passed out" said Arthur.
"Benning dragged her back into the room as we were leaving, I was focused on saving you I had to leave her with Gaius" said Merlin.
"Merlin… Thank you" said Arthur. She put her hand over the bucket and the water went back to clear water. She wiped her eyes and overlooked Camelot. After everything that had happened, he was worried about her and here she was in Camelot following Morgana around acting the part of doting ward. She wanted to join them, but she was dragged back and kept in Camelot to be strangled by a crazed knight. She was so conflicted still but had already made her mind up she was to stay in Camelot and hope for the best. She had promised to keep Gaius safe and she was going to.

The next morning Rose woke up after a broken night of sleep, she checked the window for a raven with Mordred's letter but had no luck so went over to Morgana who was sat at the table with breakfast for them both. A lot of food was spread across the table.
"Thanks" said Rose. She sat down and started eat she ate her food slowly enjoying the food that had been got for breakfast, once she was finished she felt really guilty the prisoners were living off bread and that's it and she was sitting around eating like a queen. She looked across to Morgana who was eating with no care in the world "is there any news from Agravaine yet?". She really needed to know if they were okay.
"Not yet, don't worry he knows not to hurt the villagers" said Morgana. Rose nodded and pulled a goblet of water to her lips "today I am going get the people to yield to me and accept me as their queen".

Rose spat her water out without thinking and looked at her in surprise.
"By nicely speaking to them or burning all their crops" asked Rose.
"I will not get their respect without fear, it's not all about being diplomatic to run a kingdom" said Morgana.
"Yeah but if you kill them all then you won't have anyone in your kingdom except Southrons" said Rose, she got up and went across to the wardrobe and got changed behind the screen before coming back to stand in front of Morgana "please think it through and don't act in anger, you are a clever woman and I know you can win these people over without force". Morgana smiled and looked at Rose like an idea had come into her head.
"I have just had a great idea to win everyone over, I'll tell you later though once I have done my research" said Morgana. Rose nodded and started to walk towards the door
"I'm going for a walk, I'll meet you later in the council chambers" said Rose.

Rose then left the room quickly and went for a walk around the castle. The fires from the day before were out, she had managed to give the people with burnt out fields some food to keep them going. She did a lot of physician work bandaging up the villager's wounds and making sure everyone was okay. Unfortunately, though she hadn't made it to prisoners. She met Morgana at the council chambers for something to eat and to find out what Morgana's plan was.
"So, what is this plan of yours to win everyone over" asked Rose.
"I am going to unban magic, it'll take a while but I am going to do it the proper way so if Arthur took over again he wouldn't be able to change it" said Morgana.
"I love that plan, we need to show the people that magic can be used for good, I know, use magic to bring the farmers back the crops you burnt yesterday" said Rose.

She was unsure if that would be enough, but it was a start. Morgana nodded and smiled she finished eating and they both got up. Rose and Morgana went to the outlying villages as they arrived in the area people started to run away.
"I have come to fix your fields" said Morgana in her kindest voice she could muster. They still ran away and hid from her. Morgana went over to their hiding spot and knelt so she was at their level "I am not going to harm you, I mean only to help" she then went into the field that was burnt from this village and raised her arms "ābere acumendlícness aldor for gusbar" the field began to become green again and the vegetables returned bigger than ever. The farmer stared at her in horror.

She did it to a few more fields before standing with Rose at the entrance of the villages. The people stared at her and she looked at them back. One of the farmers came forward.
"We are still loyal to no one but King Arthur, you may have bought us back our crops but we should not have a witch as queen, magic is evil" said the farmer. Morgana stepped forward but Rose put her arm out stopping her.

"Allow me Morgana" said Rose she stepped forward and Morgana stepped back "everyone gather around, I need to speak to you all" the people the villages came out of their houses and came to stand in front of her she got her sword out "lets say magic is a sword, a sword can be used by great men who only use it to protect themselves, their families or their kingdom, then you get people that use a sword just because someone bumped into them in the tavern they use it without thinking and kill someone, now lets' say that owning a sword is now banned if you are seen even looking at a sword you are now tortured for information and executed, then let's say that a sword isn't a choice you are born with it and the king the man that is raising you is the reason why other sword users are getting murdered, killed and tortured, would that not drive you insane, would that not make you question your whole existence, now tell me that magic is evil". She then stepped back and walked away bringing Morgana with her. They got back to the castle and into the council chambers and Morgana started to cry. Rose came from behind and hugged her.
"Thank you" said Morgana. They hugged for a while before Rose pulled away.
"I am going for another walk" said Rose before leaving the room.

Rose walked to her perch overlooking the city and, in the distance, she could see the farmers at work sorting out their field. She had just defended magic; she couldn't believe she had just done that. She was so ready to just be executed when Arthur eventually returned. She picked up the bucket and did the same spell she had done before the image came into the bucket.

Merlin was in Ealdor he was with their mother.
"It's good to have you home Merlin, I wish Rose had been able to make it with you" said Hunnith.
"I'm so sorry it's been so long, and I am also sorry I didn't bring her home with me" said Merlin.
"I understand how it is both your lives in Camelot, I worry about you both sometimes, the dangers that you both face, the danger she is now" said Hunnith. Rose felt her heart sink she didn't want her mother to worry. She was okay except a sore neck and shoulders; it was strange she had been using a bruising paste and yet the bruise was still there and nasty and hurt a ton at times.
"Mother we don't want you worrying about us" said Merlin.
"I can't help it, it's what mothers do" said Hunnith.
"Well we are mostly here, safe and sound, well less so if Mordred and Kara punch Arthur in the face again" said Merlin.

Rose's jaw drop, and she giggled at that, Mordred and Kara had punched Arthur in the face she was gutted she missed that.
"They were angry they both care about Rose and to find out she was being used a bait to get Morgana's army to stop and the fact nobody told her about it so she got hurt and is still in danger of getting hurt" said Hunnith. They got distracted when they saw Gwen's silhouette in Arthur's hut.
"How is she doing," said Merlin.
"She is doing as well to be expected however it takes a lot to mend a broken heart" said Hunnith she smiled and touched Merlin's arm "she also has a lot to say to Arthur about the Rose situation".

Merlin sighed and carried on walking with Hunnith.
"I didn't know about that order..." said Merlin but before he could continue their screams from everywhere. An army was surrounding Ealdor making Rose gasp she watched as Agravaine came into the village and pushed a few villagers over he wasn't following orders.
"Everyone stay calm and go to your houses, they have been ordered not harm you" called Mordred who was by his house. Everyone ran into their houses Mordred looked around and ran over to a little figure not that far away from the Agravaine.
"Kara!" said Rose. She held her breath as Mordred got to her but before they could move a wagon suddenly set on fire and started to move making Mordred, Kara and Agravaine jump out of the way. She watched as Mordred was knocked out with this movement. She watched as they all ran through the woods away from the army.

The end