chapter11

Merlin was pulled roughly through the castle, then down into the dungeons. He was pushed inside the gate and fell onto his hands and knees. He sniffled then stared up at the two knights who brought him in.

"Don't give that innocent look. We all know of your trick to fool the prince into loving you." The knight hissed and he locked the gate.

Merlin gulped dryly. "I'm not the one who lied. I didn't know Arthur was the prince."

The knight scoffed. "Sure you didn't." He said sarcastictly.

Merlin shook his head, making his tears roll down his cheeks. "You can even ask the Queen."

The knights face darkend. "Watch your mouth, boy. The King would have you gutted at metioning his dead wife."

Merlin eyes widen, and he felt his chest tighten. It was like all time stood still. "What?" He rasped. "T-that cant be."

"It is." The knight snarled. "Now stay in there until King Uther figures what to do with you." With that, the knight turned and walked away.

"Wait!" Merlins voice trembled as he got off the floor. He ran to the gate and grabbed on tight to the bars. "Wait." He said low. It was no use. Mayne this was why his father never told him about the humans. Their way of living was difficult and heart killing. Which was the way Merlin felt right now, he felt his heart break and felt dead.

Merlin began to sob again and slowly lowered himself back to the knees, never letting go of the bars. When he reached the floor, Merlins sobs quickly became full crying.

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Merlin had not finished crying. He was still sitting on the cold and hard concrete floor with his knees to his chest and his head in his knees, when he heard the sound of light heals behind him. He slowly lifted his head and saw the shadow of a slim woman with long hair.

Merlin blinked and brought his head back to his knees. "Leave me alone."

"Merlin, i'm sorry." Morgana said low.

"No your not." Merlin argued back. "It's my fault. I was stupid, I always am. I always trust the bad ones, the liars."

"Merlin, no-"

"Dont say no one lied." Merlin almost snarled. "Beause everyone did. Everyone lied to me." He raised his head back up from his knees and stared into the distance. "First my uncle lied to me about helping me find a prince that didn't exsist. Then Arthur lied to me about being a prince." Merlin finally turned towards the brunet young woman, he grabbed onto the bars once more. "And you lied to me too. You told me you were the queen. But thats not true either." Merlins eyes trailed down to the floor. "Why didn't you just tell me?"

"I was only trying to help." Morgana said as she walked towards the bars. "To get you into the castle, so you can get closer to Arthur."

Merlins eyes finally met hers. "And look where your help got me." He shook his head. "I cant go home, I dont get my prince, and i'm doomed to be a slave for my uncle for the rest of my days."

"Your uncle." Morgana repeated. "You mean the King who came with his daughter to marry Arthur?"

Merlin shook his head. "He isn't a King. He just came to get whats his... me." Merlin blinked. "I should've known he wouldn't help me. If my own father didn't care about my dreams, why would my evil uncle?" Merlin turned once more, until his back was facing Morgana again.

"I hate it here." Tears started falling down his cheeks again. "And I hate humans."

"You dont mean that, Mer-"

"I do." Merlin argued back. "I wish I never came here."

Morgana stood staring at the back of Merlins head. "You cant give up Merlin. My brother loves you. I know he does."

"'Then why didn't he say so? Why didnt he tell me the truth? He just stood there and watched as your father and the entire castle made a fool out of me. He watched as they laughed."

"Because Merlin, you have to understand that Arthur finds it hard to trust people. Every girl he's ever met always expected him to use some form of luxary on them. He's rich Merlin and with that comes vultures. He thinks everyone who meets him wants him for the crown."

Merlin turned to Morgana. "I dont need his crown. I just need someone to love me... who isnt my father."

Morgana walked closer to the cell. When she reached it, she kneeled and reached for Merlins hand. "Then you should tell him." She leaned back up. "Arthur will be getting married on a boat, make sure you're there on time."

With that, the brunet woman walked away.

Merlin blinked as he still stared into the distance. He shut his hand in a tight fist as he felt the key Morgana had slipped to him.

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Cenred walked up behind Gwen and pulled her brown curls back. "You look lovely my dear. But you seem to be missing something." He stared into the mirror at the young woman who stared back. Cenred smirked and his eyes flashed gold, causing Gwens to also flash gold.

Cenred smiled. "Now when dear Arthur kisses you, Merlin will be mine."

The woman stared in the mirror and blinked. Her face was motionless and seemed to be day dreaming.

Cenred stared with a look of dislike. "You will be free, once I have Merlin." I have no need for humans." With that he turned and walked out of the room, leaving a woman in white still staring in the mirror.

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