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So here sit he next chapter, I hope you like it. The bits in italics are a dream.

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Morgana stood looking out over the court. She was positioned as she always was standing to the left and slightly behind the king. But when she turned her head to him, she saw not the one she expected to see. No instead of Uther standing with the crown upon his head it was Arthur, and he did not look much older than he currently was.

"People of Camelot. For years we have been at war with those who practise magic. We have been raised to believe that it is inherently evil, and all those who practise deserve nothing less than death as a result. We were wrong." A mutter went round the crowd at those words, but Morgana barely heard them, she was too focused on her brother and his words to pay attention to the court.

"My father had reasons for his decisions, and I will not be studying them. No matter how much we want to, the past cannot be changed. All we can do is look to the future. Therefore as king of Camelot I announce the repeal of the ban on magic, to be replaced with the new laws governing its use. I hope my reign will be one that is just for all, giving peace and freedom to all my people, and as such these laws reflect that wish. All instances of misuse of magic and anything which is held under the old region will be overseen by my first advisor, Merlin Emrys." At this every eye in the court cut the right of Arthur to a place Morgana couldn't see. But luckily rather than trying to strain her neck to see Merlin around the king he stepped forwards, wearing clothes of a noble man, though he still had his neckerchief. The pride and happiness ablaze in his eyes as he bowed to Arthur could not be hidden to those standing by the royal, he looked freer than she had ever seen him. As if someone had taken a weight none of them had known he carried from his shoulders. And when Merlin turned his eyes and smile upon her, Morgana felt her breath catch in her throat. He look he gave her… it made the looks of love she had received since the enchantment seem like a very poor relation. No the look in his eyes was on of complete and utter devotion and love.

But before she could process that Arthur spoke once more, pulling all attention back to him. "In due time I hope to appoint a court sorcerer and mend the bridges with those in the magical community, this decree is the first step on that road. And while it may be a long one, I believe that the outcome when we are done, will be well worth the time and effort it will take."

The end of his speech was greeted with silence, and the tension from those facing the room was palpable to her. She could see the set of both Arthur and Merlin's shoulders as the stood straight, shoulder to shoulder, and faced the crowd as one. Ready to defend what had just been decided against anyone and everyone. Seeing them like that she was once more reminded of how good they were together. How well they fitted and complimented each other. How they had both changed each for the better.

The silence was finally broken by a man with shaggy brown hair who looked vaguely familiar to Morgana, and dressed as a knight of Camelot shouting out "long life the king." A lament that was soon taken up by the whole room, shouting loud enough to raise the roof of the throne room. And through it all Morgana saw Arthur and Merlin share a smile which was filled with a meaning she didn't understand. But what she did was how it spoke of a brotherhood between the two men, one that was deeper than the one they currently held.

Morgana found her eyes whipping open as she sat up quickly breathing heavily. It was just a dream. Nothing more. She subconsciously reached for the bracelet on her wrist, checking it was still there. Because while she was trying to convince herself that it meant nothing, she knew it felt the same as the true dreams she used to have. But why would Arthur of all people, repeal the ban on magic? He was just like his father, killing innocents because of something they could not control. No, it couldn't be true. That dream could not be real… because if it was, then… oh goddess help her. What were she and Morgause doing? If Arthur truly would bring magic back to Camelot, they needed to help him, not fight. But no it couldn't be real. But even as she tried to convince herself of that fact she remembered the look in Merlin's eyes as he smiled at her. The look of unadulterated love he gave her, and she remembered how he seemed to be instrumental in it all. He was the one Arthur had named first advisor, he was the one who Arthur choose to deal with magic. Why him? What was it about Merlin that made Arthur give him that role? There were too many questions she didn't know how to answer. But even as she wished she could pretend it meant nothing, she knew that they were questions that would haunt her until she learnt the truth of what she had seen. The truth of it all.

Morgana was sitting staring out of her window with the midmorning sun reflecting off the glass. She was so deep in thought about her dream that she did not hear the knock on the door, nor the quiet conversation between her maid and her visitor. It wasn't until someone touched her shoulder that she turned quickly, ready to defend if needed.

"Whoa, sorry to startle you, Morgana." Arthur said, holding up his hands in a sign of peace as he saw her tense. No doubt she was still nervous after her ordeal during her kidnapping. He should not have approached her like that, but he had thought she had heard him come in, heard him talk to Gwen to ask for privacy.

"Arthur. I was just thinking. What can I do for you today?" Morgana asked pushing her friendliest smile on her face. Though it wasn't completely fake. Maybe she could start getting some answers from him.

"Well… umm… you see… ah… I … umm…" Arthur replied, trying to think of a good way to say he knew about her and Merlin. That he wanted to talk to her about it, to make sure she truly had affection for his friend. And if she did tell her that he would do everything in his power for them to be together. To make sure she knew that it was not in vain. That if she waited he would give her the man she loved. But even though he knew what he wanted to say, even had a speech all planned out, confronted with her as he was now he found he had forgotten the words.

"Very eloquent, Arthur. No wonder you have all the ladies swooning over your every word." Morgana responded, sweet sarcasm dripping from her tongue.

"The one that matters does." Arthur smirked back, picturing a certain maid in his head and remembering how she had blushed so prettily when he had asked after her health just a moment ago.

"Is that so? Don't tell me the great Arthur Pendragon has gone and fallen in love." Morgana scoffed. She had not seen him show any particular attention to any lady of the court since her return. She would have noticed if he had. It would be a very useful piece of information.

Arthur sat there and opened his mouth to tell her not to be so stupid. But he stopped the automatic response from coming out as he considered a new way to start the conversation he wanted to have. Maybe if he confessed his feelings for Gwen, then Morgana would be more inclined to return the favour when it came to talking about her and Merlin. Therefore swallowing the lump that had suddenly formed in his throat Arthur spoke. "Yes actually, I have. But she is not someone father would approve of."

"Oh, do tell." Morgana replied her eyes widening at the thought of getting this information. Already wondering how she could use it against her father and brother. Completely forgetting for a moment the dream she had had and the questions she wanted answered.

"It's Guinevere." Arthur said quietly bowing his head as he waited for a tirade from the woman in front of him about how he wasn't to toy with her friend. About how they both knew nothing could ever come of it. He waited for that, because it was what he expected her to say. Especially considering her feelings for Merlin and how he was sure that that was pressing on her mind also. Luckily he was here to relive that, hopefully.

"Guinevere… as if my maid, Gwen?" Morgana asked stunned by this development. She had never even considered the idea of Arthur and Gwen. I mean her maid had never liked him before, she had considered him arrogant and annoying. So how did this happen? How had they become so close that they fell in love while she was gone?

"Yes." Arthur stated clearly raising his head and meeting her eyes. He would not be ashamed of his feelings. Especially not when they were for such an amazing woman, and he knew Morgana saw it too. That she cared for his love, was her friend, just as Merlin was his.

"You love… Gwen." Morgana asked once more, though it was more to herself than the man sitting next to her. Her mind was already turning over the ideas of how she could use this. She had been sure that her maid had started acting differently towards her. She had thought that she was maybe getting suspicious, but maybe it was more to do with the feeling she had for her brother. That would certainly cause Gwen to become more distant. It did not cross Morgana's mind that she was the one who had been the main instigator in the void between them.

"Yes." Arthur said once more wondering why Morgana was finding it so hard to believe.

"I go away for a year and it seems the whole world gets turned upside down. Does she feel the same for you?" Morgana asked pushing aside her astonishment to smile conspiratorially at Arthur, hoping he would tell her all she wanted to know so she could use it against them when she needed it.

"I believe she does." Arthur responded smiling himself as he remembered the shared looks and quiet conversations he had had with the woman he wanted to one day make his wife. That one day he wanted to make his queen.

"Then I am happy for you both. You should be with the one you love, no matter what Uther has to say on the matter." Morgana nodded, showing her support as she would have before she had gone with Morgause. Being the dutiful friend to them both.

It was the opening Arthur had been waiting for. Therefore taking a deep breath he spoke gently. "So should you."

"Excuse me? I'm not in love Arthur. Haven't really had the time." Morgana laughed while waving her hand as if dismissing the idea as a joke.

"So you don't love Merlin then? Because I know for a fact he loves you." Arthur responded causing Morgana to freeze mid wave. In fact she just sat and blinked at him at those words. She hadn't considered the idea that Arthur would know. He was so oblivious most of the time. Then she realised that the way he spoke it wasn't a case that he had worked it, no it was more than likely Merlin had told him. That utter fool.

"Why do you say that?" She asked putting a fake fearful tone to her voice, as she raised her hand towards her neck as if scared of the outcome of this conversation.

"No. There is no need to be afraid Morgana. I support you. In fact this morning when Merlin and I discussed it I gave my permission for the two of you to court, and marry if you wish to do so. Though only when I am king obviously." Arthur rushed to say, trying to show that he was behind the idea of her and his friend. That he wanted them to have love as well. That he would do nothing to prevent their happiness.

"You gave…" Morgana couldn't get her head around that one. Here was Arthur, who she was sure would forbid her and Merlin to see each other, actually encouraging their relationship. She felt as if someone had hit her around the head. She had not seen this coming.

"I know it's hard to wait. But if you truly believe the two of you could have a future together, I will make sure it happens. You have my complete support." Arthur said with an earnest expression in his eyes as he took her hands in his, giving them a squeeze in the hopes it would show her the truth of his words.

Morgana wasn't sure how to process all of this. but she knew she had an act to keep up, so letting a watery, simpering smile appear on her lips she replied just a gently. "As you do mine, with Gwen."

"Thank you. You know Merlin was right, you are my sister." Arthur responded relieved that they would have each other thought-out this trying time. With the four of them in this together, nothing could stop them surely.

"He said that?" Morgana chocked wondering how Merlin had known that Uther was her father. She had been sure that only she and Gaius knew other than the man in question. So how did Merlin?

"In everything but blood, yes." Arthur corrected, not wanting to tell her about how Merlin had been enchanted when they had first gotten together. He did not want to spoil the love that was building between his friends with that bit of information. I mean what did it matter how it had come about? As long as the feelings were real now, then it was all fine. "Anyway I'd better go, I'm meeting Merlin on the training grounds. I really feel he needs to work on his handling of a mace." He continued standing with a malicious gleam in his eyes at the idea of what he was about to put his servant through.

"Arthur!" Morgana snapped automatically, though if she had thought about it she knew it would have been the response she would have given in her position as 'being in love' with Merlin.

"What? Just because he may well become my brother-in-law, it's not going to stop me from teaching him the art of being a knight. In fact I think it gives me even more of a reason to do so. Got to make sure he could defend you don't I?" Arthur responded cheekily quickly stepping out of the way when her hand flew towards his side.

"I can look after myself Arthur Pendragon. As well you know, or do you want me to knock you on your arse again?" Morgana replied in a superior tone, looking down her nose at the man standing in front of her. It was a look she did really well in Arthur's mind.

"That was years ago, Morgana." He signed as he realised she was never going to let him live that particular incident down. Moving towards the door he decided to bow out of the conversation now before they could get into an argument over the past.

"Does not change the fact I beat you." Morgana stated to his retreating back, wanting to get the last word in. But Arthur surprised her by turning before he opened the door.

"I'm glad you and Merlin have found each other, he's good for you." He said with a sincere smile on his lips, and a happiness she didn't understand in his eyes. He really did like the idea of them together.

"He's good for you too." Morgana whispered as the door closed behind her brother. This new revelation was so much that she had not expected. But as she went back to silently staring out of the window, trying to work out what her dream meant and how this new development factored into it she had a sudden insight. In her dream Arthur had made Merlin the one who oversaw all things magical. And it was obvious that it was the two of them that had been the main ones working on changing the laws. And Merlin knew of her magic and loved her… would he persuade Arthur to repeal the ban, just for her? Would he be able to convince the arrogant prince that was her brother to move so drastically away from their father's teachings? And would Arthur do it just so that they could be happy together? He had already done what she had never imagined he would, giving them permission to be together once he was king, would he do the one thing she wanted more than anything else as well? Would he truly turn aside his father's war, just so she and Merlin could be together because he believed in their love?

Had anyone asked her that the day before she would have said a resounding no. But now, after the dream and the conversation she had just had… she couldn't shake the idea that it was possible. Nor could she shake how much that terrified her. Because if that was an option, then it changed everything she believed and had been planning over the last year. It changed everything that her and Morgause had been fighting for. It gave her current mission to use Merlin while under the love spell a completely different objective. She would need to think on this, would need to decide what to do now. And while she wanted to speak to her sister about it, she also did not want to. Because she feared that if she did Morgause would dismiss it as nothing and convince her to continue as they had agreed. The idea of doing that caused her gut to twist for a reason she could not define.

So she sat back and returning to thinking over her dream, trying to figure out what it meant, and what she would need to do to make it come to fruition. And not once did she remember that the Merlin who had smiled at her with love in his eyes in it, was not wearing the bracelet she had tied to his wrist only two nights ago.