Hiya! Sorry I'm late... If you read my other story, Trust Is A Double Edged Sword (which you should if you haven't *hint, hint!*), you know that I'm a bit behind in life. And having a play tonight with tons of crazy dress rehearsals definitely does NOT help the situation... And for those who read my other story: I most likely will not update tomorrow because I am just completely behind. Does everyone forgive me? Well, thanks to Lord Orion Leonis Black, morganaforever, eddd12345, Rya Three Saber, lozzabluebell, arwa (even though I'm not sure if it was a compliment or an insult...), TheSeventhNinja, Duchess Emma, and dehB for taking the time to review! That's the most reviews I have ever gotten for the first chapter! My other story got 0... :P I would also like to thank those of you who have favorited or put this story on alerts! Now for another one of my strange chapters...
Disclaimer: I sadly do not own Merlin. :(
Earlier That Day
"So you admit to stealing to Crystal of Neahtid?" Uther asked.
"I do," Alvaar said.
Morgana looked at him sadly, tears swelling up in her eyes.
"And do you admit to plotting against your king?"
"I do," he whispered
Uther snarled.
"And you acted alone?" Uther asked. "You were not aided or abetted by any citizen of Camelot?"
She looked at him desperately. "I acted..." He looked into her eyes, and slightly smiled. "Alone."
"Then I find you guilty of treason."
Morgana looked down. It was too late. He had committed treason and admitted it. There was no way Uther would change his mind now.
"You are an enemy of Camelot, Alvaar, he sat on his throne. "You are sentenced to death."
"Then I die with honor," he said.
Morgana looked up, feeling a surge of anger towards Uther build up.
"Being an enemy against Camelot is no crime."
"Take him away!"
"You, Uther," he started as the guards picked him up. "You are the criminal!"
Morgana watched them take Alvaar away. She signalled the guards to close the door.
"He is right."
Uther sipped from his cup. "In which part?"
"You are the criminal, not he! You have persecuted hos kind day after day, year after ye..."
"Enough!"
"He did lie about one thing. He did receive help from a citizen of Camelot."
"Who, Morgana?"
"He didn't want them to suffer the same fate he will. It just shows how noble he is compared to you!"
"Morgana, tell me who has helped him or I'll have you restrained!"
Morgana smirked. "Then you'll have your enemy!"
Uther put down his cup. "Impossible!"
"Oh, it's not that hard to believe. After all, I did save that young druid boy."
"Guards!"
"You are nothing but a tyrant, Uther Pendragon!" she yelled as the guards grabbed onto her.
Merlin and Arthur walked into the room. "What is the meaning of this?"
"And if you're going to kill me anyways, I might as well tell you that I have magic!"
"She lying!" they all heard the new voice speak. They looked and saw Merlin. He looked into Morgana's eyes.
"How dare you!" the king yelled.
"Sire, just please hear me out. You wouldn't want to execute your ward for her just trying to make you angry."
Uther signaled him to continue. "She doesn't have magic."
"Yes, I do!" Morgana yelled. "Why are you doing this?"
"Because it's the right thing."
She pouted.
"If you really have magic, then prove it!"
She opened her mouth, and then closed it. Then she held out her hand and concentrated. She yelled out in frustration when nothing came.
"See? She has no magic," Merlin pointed out.
"And what would you know about magic, boy? How do you know she's not just regretting her actions and taking the easy way out?"
"I... I just know!"
"Take her to the dungeons, where she shall remain until I receive proof."
The guards grabbed her roughly, dragging her away.
"NO!" Merlin yelled. "She's innocent! I know about magic because I have it myself."
Everyone in the room stared at him in disbelief. Arthur was first to recover, laughing.
"Merlin's no sorcerer! He's too stupid to be!"
"I can prove it!" And with that, he made a fire appear in his hands.
They continued to stare at him. Morgana felt tears coming to her eyes.
He was doing this to protect her.
The guards let her go and grabbed him. Then, her magic activated at the worst time possible. Her eyes turned amber, and the nearest guards flew towards the door.
"Take them both to the dungeons! They shall be executed at dawn!"
And so they were dragged to the dungeon, with almost no regrets, as they had each other.
I expected it to be longer, but I kinda had to rush it... :\ Well, you know the drill! Please, please, PLEASE review! I don't care if it's compliments, flames, criticism, etc. Just press that blue button below to make me happy! :D
