New Changes

In a land of Myth and a time of magic,
The destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of two young people,
Their names,
Merlin and Mira-Liana

A/N: I know you were all expecting the episode where Arthur is enchanted and falls for Lady Vivian, but I just can't figure out how to make that episode fit with my current storyline and so, I've made this filler chapter instead. I hope you all enjoy and please, no flames.

The castle was in a uproar. Mira-Liana's child had decided to come and everyone was worrying or eagerly awaiting for the new member of the Royal Family that would be born.

Hunith, who'd been sent for the previous week, arrived with a midwife and Gaius within a few moments. They entered the room where Mira-Liana lay, and shut the door, allowing no one to enter.

Then came the long hours that slowly ticked by. Arthur and Merlin were both extremely anxious for Mira-Liana and for the new child.

"Merlin, will you please stop pacing? You're not helping my nerves!" said Arthur.

"Sorry," said Merlin, and he stopped pacing. "I'm just anxious. She keeps telling me she's fine through our link, but I'm still anxious."

"Of course you're anxious, Ana's your sister," said Arthur. "Think how I feel, I'm her husband."

"True enough."

Just then, after what felt like an eternity, the midwife and Gaius came out of the room. They were both smiling.

"Congratulations, Prince Arthur," said the midwife. "You have a very handsome son and a very beautiful daughter."

"Two?" said Arthur, shocked. "It was twins?"

"Guess twins run in the family," said Merlin, smiling. "Is Mir alright? Can we see her?"

"Mira-Liana is tired, but she's fine. Hunith is already with her. I would think it'd be best if she only had one visitor right now," said Gaius.

"You go, Arthur," said Merlin, patting Arthur on the shoulder. "Tell Mir I love her and that I'll see her tomorrow, alright?"

Arthur nodded. "I will."

Arthur went in the room and found Hunith smiling as she held one infant and Mira-Liana looking tired but pleased as she held the other. Hunith walked over to Arthur.

"Your daughter's a perfect angel. Would you like to hold her?" she asked.

"Yes, thank you," said Arthur, as he took his daughter into his arms. He didn't notice Hunith leaving to give the new family some bonding time as he sat beside Mira-Liana and smiled as their daughter squealed softly. "Ana, they're so beautiful, just like their mother."

"And they're as strong as their father," said Mira-Liana, as their son held her finger and wouldn't let go.

Their son had a tuft of black hair and Arthur's eyes, and he looked like his father. Their daughter had a tuft of golden hair and Mira-Liana's eyes, and she looked like her mother.

"What do you want to name them?" asked Arthur.

Mira-Liana paused for a moment. "What do you think of Prince Merrick Gaius Pendragon for our son?"

"It's perfect," said Arthur. "And what do you think of Princess Amora Freya Pendragon for our daughter?"

"It's beautiful," said Mira-Liana, smiling. "Just think; they're going to have so many adventures. We'll tell them our stories and they'll become great people."

"With their loved ones to guide them," said Arthur, smiling. He kissed Mira-Liana gently.

"What was that for?" asked Mira-Liana.

"I'm just happy about all of this. I always wanted my own family like this and now it's finally happened."

Mira-Liana leaned towards him and kissed him. "So, I am."

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A week went by and in those seven days, Arthur and Mira-Liana had fully taken on the role of parents.

Mira-Liana spent whatever time she could holding and playing with her children, and they seemed to bond instantly. She already saw so much of her and Arthur in her babies and she couldn't stop smiling at them. She loved being a mother a great deal. Whenever she looked at her children, all she saw was the future she wanted for them.

Arthur was proving to be a fine father. He always volunteered to take care of the babies if they woke up in the middle of the night or if they needed any kind of attention. He'd make them laugh and Mira-Liana often found him holding the babies as he told them of the wonderful things he had planned for them.

Within two days, it became clear that Amora was a daddy's girl, as she seemed to want Arthur more than she wanted Mira-Liana. Merrick was a mommy's boy, as he always seemed content to just be in Mira-Liana's arms.

They had yet to show any sign of taking on their mother's magic, for which Mira-Liana was grateful. There would be time for magic when they were older. For now, they just squealed and made their soft baby noises. All of this, the Royal Family found adorable.

The rest of the family adored the children. They had each taken on their own role in the babies' lives.

Gaius was doting honorary grandfather and was always helping out whenever he was needed. Even Uther found the children precious and told Arthur and Mira-Liana he was proud. Hunith was a proud grandmother and loved to play with her grandchildren.

Merlin would offer to watch them if he wasn't busy and if they were alone; he'd made tiny little amusing things for them like bubbles that changed color or a mobile that played music. Frik was more than happy to be their honorary uncle and planned to teach them in magic when they were old enough.

Morgana and Gwen were doting aunts and would spoil them with gifts such as clothes and small knitted animals like a cat and puppy. Mordred was quite fond of the babies and considered them his own little brother and sister.

After the babies' christening, Arthur and Mira-Liana were rocking their children to sleep. The children rarely cried or were fussy, but they didn't seem to want to sleep now.

"Come on, sweetheart, it's time for bed," said Arthur, as he held Amora. "What's wrong?"

"I think I might know," said Mira-Liana. Softly she began to sing the old lullaby Hunith had sung to her when she had bad nights as a child.

"Come stop your crying
It will be all right
Just take my hand

Hold it tight

I will protect you
from all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry

For one so small,
you seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry

'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more

You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always."

The babies yawned and then they fell asleep in their parents' arms, making Arthur and Mira-Liana smile as they placed the babies in their cradles.

Arthur then reached down and kissed each baby's head and stroked their soft skin. "Sleep well, my children," he murmured. "I love you."

Mira-Liana smiled as she held her son's hand and then her daughter's before allowing Arthur to take her into his arms.

So much had happened in so little time it was unbelievable. They had a new family and a new future to look forward to. Their children would have everything and they would always be a family, nothing would ever change that.