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Third chapter to my story. I thought I'd choose the moment where Morgana gets poisoned. I changed it, because to be honest, that scene was sad to watch. And it could have been better. Enjoy (:
Morgana knelt on the floor, looking up at Merlin. Merlin had crouched down in front of her, holding the bed sheet to her. "Here, you tear this up. I'll make some rope." Merlin told her. Morgana nodded her head, beginning to shred the sheet. Merlin turned away as soon as he saw Morgana beginning to tear up the sheet. Merlin opened up the water pouch, trying to hide it from Morgana. He revealed the poison, and he tipped the liquid into the pouch. He heard the words of the Great Dragon echo in his ear; Merlin knew that he would immediately regret this. Once the deadly liquid had gone in to the water pouch, Merlin hid the poison back into his pocket. He turned back around, facing his lover once more. Morgana looked up at him, worried about what was happening outside.
Merlin knew that it was now or never, but he didn't really want to do this. "Here, have some water." Merlin simply said. He held up the water pouch.
Morgana looked at it, and she shook her head. "I'm not thirsty." Morgana answered.
"If we get out of here, you may not get another chance to drink." Merlin informed her.
"If we get out of here." Morgana corrected him. She heard the sound of Arthur bellowing outside. Merlin placed the pouch in her hand, and walked over to the door. Morgana placed the pouch on the floor, getting more and more worried now.
Merlin walked back, picking up the pouch. But then it hit him. Merlin looked back at her. "Morgana, how are you not affected?" He asked.
Morgana looked up at him, her green eyes glistening. "I don't know." Morgana admitted.
Merlin crouched down in front of her, ending up on his knees. "Please, Morgana – I'll die." Merlin begged her. He breathed in, hoping to find out the answer.
"I heard a voice at night, but by the time I woke up – Gwen started to fall asleep." Morgana began to explain. She closed her eyes for the moment, thinking back. "I made my way down to see Gaius, but everyone else started to get sick." Morgana added on.
Merlin placed a hand on his forehead, feeling more moisture linger there. "Morgause did this to you." Merlin told her.
"So how do we stop it?" Morgana asked.
"I have to kill you." Merlin admitted.
Morgana widened her eyes, shaking her head. "Merlin, there must be another-" Morgana began to speak.
"There isn't." Merlin interrupted. He looked at her; his blue eyes were wide now. He hissed out, trying not to succumb to the illness. "If you don't do this, then we're all going to die." Merlin said. He tried to stand up, but he soon fell onto his back.
Morgana crawled over to him, her arm under his back. "Merlin, please don't try anything." Morgana begged him. Her voice soothed him. Morgana looked at the pouch, sighing. Morgana folded up the raggedy bed sheet, placing it under Merlin's head. She scrambled back over to the pouch, picking it up. As she popped the lid off, she began to drink out of it.
Merlin sat up, his eyes now widening. "No." Merlin whispered. He crawled up to her, taking the pouch away.
Morgana began to choke now, her hand loosely on her throat. She started to gasp for air. "Mer-Merlin." Morgana said.
Merlin had pulled her into his arms, feeling the sadness taking over him. He loved her, and didn't want to lose her. Merlin had allowed her to lean her body against his. Merlin felt a single tear come out of his eye. He looked down at her, seeing her face grow pale. "I'm so sorry…" Merlin said.
Morgana continued to choke, clutching onto his arm. "I'd die for you anyway." Morgana choked out. She forced out a smile, still gasping. The poison was setting in so fast. "I-love-you." Morgana gasped out.
Merlin had closed his eyes for the moment, her words pounding in his head. "I love you too." Merlin admitted. He kissed her cold forehead. "I didn't want it to end like this." Merlin said. He rocked her body in his arms, staying with her until the end.
Morgana started to arch her head back, her eyes slowly beginning to close.
Merlin plucked up the chance, and he kissed her lips. The tears didn't stop, they just continued to fall. Once Merlin pulled away, he felt how light she was in his arms. Merlin had gasped, his hand touching her face. It was so cold. His other hand went on the back of her head, keeping a firm grip. Merlin felt the illness beginning to disappear, his natural breathing returning back to him. He pulled Morgana closer to his chest, crying into her. He rocked her body once more, crying out loud once more.
The door had burst open, coming off its hinges. Merlin lifted his head up, seeing Morgause run in. She took away Morgana, looking down at her. "What has he done to you?" Morgause asked.
Merlin had glared at Morgause. "Get your hands off her, Morgause!" Merlin snapped.
Morgause lifted her head up, frowning. "You can't tell me what to do!" Morgause shouted back. She looked down at Morgana, cradling her body so gently.
Merlin stood up, frowning now. "You made me do this." Merlin said.
Morgause still looked up at Merlin, surprised by his reaction. "I can save her." Morgause insisted.
Merlin shook his head. "Then you'll take her away from me." Merlin pointed out.
Morgause shook her head. "I promise you I won't." Morgause said.
Merlin had breathed out, looking at Morgana. "Then save her." Merlin commented.
Morgause began to chant in Old English, her eyes glowing amber. But Morgause had lied to him. A gust of wind had surrounded Morgana and Morgause, which caused Merlin to frown.
"You lied to me!" Merlin shouted. As soon as the wind was gone, Morgana and Morgause were no longer there. Merlin had breathed out rapidly several times. He heard Uther stir back. Merlin covered his eyes with his hand, the tears streaming down his cheeks now.
Oh no! Morgana has gone :(
Find out if Merlin finds Morgana in the next chapter, will be up at some point.
Review it if you wish. I'm always open for improvement(: