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I've skipped on to when Morgana is 9 months pregnant. I'm coming closer to finishing this story now, and I've had fun writing up all these chapters. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Thank you to everyone who has reviewed so far(:
Now Morgana was 9 months gone, she found herself having a lot of morning sickness, which was pretty much normal. Morgana was stood in the middle of her chambers, trying her best to stay calm. She didn't have an easy pregnancy, but Morgana was glad to be having a baby soon. So very soon.
Merlin had entered her chambers, looking at her with confusion. "I thought you were going to sleep." He pointed out.
Morgana shook her head. "I had a massive cramp inside of me, I couldn't sleep." Morgana explained.
"Massive cramp?" Merlin repeated. He was even more confused, and then he closed his eyes for the moment. "Is it time?" He asked.
Morgana simply shrugged her shoulders, breathing out. She really had no idea when she would give birth; this was becoming so stressful for her. "I just wish time would hurry u-" Morgana began to pray. She soon silenced herself, feeling a sharp kick inside of her. Slowly, Morgana began sinking onto her knees.
Merlin immediately ran up to her, helping her to stand up. "What just happened?" He questioned. His hand still gently clasped around her arm. "I think I should take you to Gaius." Merlin spoke.
Morgana placed her arm around his shoulders, trying to balance herself. "OK then." Morgana commented. She breathed out several times, the pain rising up through her body. Soon enough, Morgana found herself being guided out by Merlin, heading straight down the corridor. "What do you think is happening to me?" Morgana asked.
Merlin was unable to answer straightaway, he was more focused on getting her to Gaius. After about five minutes of stumbling down the corridor and stairs, Merlin had finally got Morgana into Gaius' chambers. "Gaius, is it time?" Merlin wondered.
Gaius turned his head around, placing a conical down. "W-What?" Gaius questioned. He walked forward, looking at them both.
"Morgana is in pain, she couldn't sleep… So is it time?" Merlin said once more. He still looked at the Physician, trying to stay calm for the sake of Morgana.
Gaius nodded his head. "It must be." Gaius responded. He cleared the table, now looking at Merlin. "Place her on the table for now." Gaius commanded.
Merlin breathed out, looking at Morgana. He positioned his hands on her hips, lifting her up so she sat on the table. "Lie down, if you can." Merlin softly told her.
Sighing, Morgana turned her body so she was fully on the table. She started to lie down, breathing out so calmly now. "I need you to get Gwen and Arthur, Merlin." Morgana requested.
Merlin raised an eyebrow at her. "You don't want Uther here?" Merlin asked.
"Don't argue with me, just please go and get them." Morgana begged. She gasped out in pain, trying to keep calm.
Merlin nodded his head, immediately shooting out of the door. He sprinted up the steps, down the corridor, and then skidded to a halt near Arthur and Gwen. "Morgana is in labour." Merlin breathlessly announced. He hunched over, re-gaining his breath.
Arthur and Gwen looked at each other, and then looked back at Merlin. "Where?" They both asked.
"In Gaius' chambers." Merlin answered. He straightened up his back, breathing out. "She wants you both there." Merlin added on.
"Then we will be there for her, and this child." Gwen responded.
"Well we can't keep her waiting, Gwen. Let's go." Arthur commented.
All three of them started sprinting now, with Merlin leading the way back to Gaius' chambers. The pressure was on Merlin, he was becoming a step closer to becoming a father for the first time.
Gaius had placed a flannel on Morgana's head, trying to cool her head down. "Don't worry, they'll be here soon." Gaius assured her. He looked at the closed door, hoping that they would arrive soon.
Merlin opened the door, with Gwen and Arthur running inside. "Anything yet?" Merlin asked. He slipped through the gap, closing the door behind him.
"Not yet, she's got a while before it really is time." Gaius answered. He moved over, drying his hands on a white hand towel.
Merlin breathed out, not letting the nerves take over him. He walked over to Morgana, standing near her now. "I'll be here, I promise." Merlin softly assured her. His hand went on her forehead, thumb gently stroking her forehead.
Arthur sat on a chair. "I'm close to being an uncle, this is unbelievable." Arthur confessed. The excitement over took him, he couldn't wait to see the new member of the family.
Gwen placed her hands on Arthur's shoulders, gently beginning to massage him. "Relax, things will be fine." Gwen soothingly said.
Arthur had started to smile properly now. "You are good at giving out massages." Arthur commented. He felt relaxed now, taking in some gentle breaths.
Gwen had given Arthur a sweet smile, moving her hands away from his shoulders. "I'm glad you think so, Arthur." Gwen spoke. She looked at Merlin, still smiling sweetly.
Merlin took a hold of Morgana's hand now, keeping silent for a moment. The biggest moment in his life, was about to begin. He looked up at Gwen, and then looked down at Morgana once again.
Morgana almost shot up, but Merlin had kept her down. "Is it ti-?" Morgana began to ask. Her breathing became rapid.
Gaius rushed round, getting ready. "Yes, it is." Gaius answered. His hands were pressed flat against the table, concentrating now. "Push, Morgana. It'll be over soon." Gaius told her.
Merlin felt his heart pound, hearing Morgana scream and squeeze his hand. All this sent shocks down his spine, causing him to start panicking. Merlin had to be here for her, and for this child. He looked at Morgana, blue eyes wide. "It's alright, you're nearly there." Merlin soothingly assured her.
After ten minutes of Morgana screaming, a new sound joined in. The sound of a cry. Gaius had held up a baby, breathing out. "Congratulations, you have a boy." Gaius announced.
Arthur immediately stood up, smiling. "I have a nephew!" He shouted. He was overjoyed by this. Arthur kissed the back of Morgana's hand, glad of what she had brought into the world.
Morgana gently moved herself closer to Merlin, lulling her head onto his chest. "Merlin, that was so hard." Morgana quietly admitted.
Reaching out his hand, Merlin held the back of her head so gently. "But you have brought a new life into this world." Merlin pointed out. He kissed the top of her head. "I'm so proud to be a father." Merlin whispered.
Morgana had smiled widely, keeping herself close to Merlin. "Am I able to see him?" Morgana asked.
"Not yet, my dear." Gaius answered. He had placed a white towel around the baby. "I just need to get him checked up and clean, and then you may see him." Gaius explained. He started to deal with the crying baby now.
Gwen had stood on the other side of Morgana, smiling softly. "Congratulations, Morgana. He looks so beautiful." Gwen said.
Morgana nodded her head. "But, we haven't decided on a name." Morgana reminded Merlin.
"Oh God, no we didn't." Merlin agreed. He rubbed his forehead, starting to think about a name for the young baby.
"What about Cathal?" Gaius suggested. He started to clean up the baby, looking down at the little boy.
Merlin and Morgana looked at each other. "That sounds so perfect." Morgana responded. She looked at Gaius, nodding her head. "Yes, I think Cathal Emrys sounds great." Morgana concluded.
Merlin also nodded his head, still looking at Morgana. "Then that's what we will call him." Merlin said.
Morgana looked back at Merlin now, giving him a quick peck on the lips. Her head rested onto his shoulder, exhaling Merlin's scent.
Gaius turned back to face them both. "Then here is Cathal Emrys." Gaius announced. He handed the young boy over to Morgana, and then stood back.
Morgana held Cathal securely in her arms, looking down. He was so beautiful, with crispy white skin, blue-green eyes and wisps of dark hair. "He's so beautiful." Morgana commented. She felt like crying tears of joy.
Merlin also looked down at his son, someone who will become a Dragon Lord after Merlin passed away. "He will grow up to be so powerful and fair, we just need to look after him properly." Merlin spoke.
Morgana smiled softly, hearing Gwen and Arthur approach on the other side. "So what do you think, Arthur?" Morgana asked.
"I reckon I'm going to love my little nephew." Arthur immediately answered. His arm went around Gwen's waist, keeping her close to his body.
I picked the name Cathal after a roleplay I've had with a good friend, the name just sounds cool. And Colin Morgan will be portraying a Cathal in 'Parked' (due out in September).
So, what do you think?
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