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So this chapter is a week after Morgana giving birth to Cathal. But it's not going to go so well, as someone doesn't want Morgana and Merlin to have an easy relationship. But who? Find out!

Merlin was on his hands and knees, scrubbing the floor in Arthur's chambers. He breathed gently, hoping to get this job over and done with. But he also prayed that Arthur wouldn't tip water over his head, like he did last time.

At that moment, Arthur walked in, looking down on Merlin. "You know, you don't need to be in here for so long." Arthur pointed out.

Merlin stopped scrubbing, lifting his head up to look at the young Prince. "Well, at least your chambers are clean." Merlin spoke. He stood up, gently straightening out his tunic. "Besides, I need to check on Morgana and Cathal." Merlin added on.

Arthur gently clapped Merlin on the back. "Understood, you can't keep her waiting." Arthur commented. He walked off, heading towards the large window.

"Oh, Arthur, I've just washed the floor so be care-" Merlin began to warn him.

Arthur half heard him, right until he slipped on the floor. His back slammed against the floor, and he groaned. "You could have warned me!" Arthur responded.

"I did, Sire." Merlin pointed out. He cleared his throat, moving the scrubber onto the table. "You are such a dollop head." Merlin teased. He placed the bucket next to the scrubbed, and made his way over to Arthur. Merlin breathed out, a cheeky smile across his lips. He helped Arthur stand up, and he looked down on the floor.

"I am not a dollop head!" Arthur declared.

"If you say so, Sire." Merlin replied. Merlin made his way over to the door, hand resting on the handle.

"Wait a second, Merlin!" Arthur called out. He picked up the bucket, making his way over to Merlin. "You need to empty this." Arthur reminded him. His eyebrow was arched up, he had a plan.

Merlin rolled his eyes. "No-" Merlin began to speak.

"Too late." Arthur said. He tipped the bucket over Merlin, water landing on his head. He heard Merlin gasp, and Arthur couldn't help himself but laugh. Arthur then walked over to the table, placing the bucket there. "Go on, you can't keep Morgana waiting." Arthur reminded him.

Merlin opened the door, and he left the room. Once the door closed, Merlin had breathed out. "Prat." Merlin mumbled. He walked away, heading over to his lover's chambers now.

"Good boy." Morgana said. She smiled at her son, balancing him in her arms. "I wonder where your father has gotten to." Morgana commented. She looked up at the door, keeping silent now.

Merlin opened the door, smiling. "He's right here." He cheerily announced. Slipping through the gap, Merlin closed the door behind him. "Now, where did he get to?" Merlin asked playfully.

Morgana looked down at Cathal. "Who is that then?" Morgana questioned.

Cathal smiled, looking up at Merlin. "Da-da-da…" Cathal tried to say. His arms were outstretched towards Merlin, wanting him to hold him.

Merlin came up to Morgana and Cathal, and he took Cathal in his arms. "Daddy is here." Merlin promised him. He rested Cathal on to his chest, chuckling softly. Merlin kissed Morgana's lips, looking at her. "Still up for tonight?" Merlin asked.

Morgana nodded her head. "Yes, nothing will change it." Morgana answered. Her arm went around Merlin's waist, watching Cathal cling on to Merlin's shoulder. "Gwen and Arthur said they would look after Cathal for the night." She spoke.

Merlin looked at Morgana, smiling. "Well, I just got a soaking from Arthur… So I guess that means he is in a good mood." Merlin remarked.

Morgana giggled softly at Merlin. "He's always in a good mood when he gets the chance to see his nephew." Morgana explained. She looked up at him, smiling. "It's just the way Arthur likes to be, Merlin. You'll get used to it." She assured him.

"I'm sure I will." Merlin sarcastically responded. By saying that, he earned a playful slap from Morgana. "Sorry, I'll watch the sarcasm then." Merlin said.

Morgana nodded her head. "That's better." Morgana said.

A knock on the door sounded, which caused Merlin and Morgana to look at the closed door. Who would that be? Morgana looked at Merlin. "I'll get that." Morgana whispered. She walked over to the door, composing herself. Morgana opened it, seeing Uther there. "To what do I owe the pleasure?" Morgana asked.

Uther pushed Morgana out of the way, stepping inside. "YOU!" Uther snapped, pointing at Merlin. "I don't want you in here, not with her." Uther hissed.

Morgana ran up to Merlin, standing in front of him, defending him. "Why ever not?" Morgana questioned. Her eyebrow arched up, refusing to move away from Merlin. She wasn't going to let Uther go near Merlin, she loved Merlin too much to allow him to get injured. "He's done nothing wrong!" Morgana declared.

Uther took a couple of steps forward, glaring at Morgana. "That idiot has magic, he could have killed you!" Uther responded. He folded his arms across his chest, beginning to lose his temper. "He is ba-" Uther began to announce.

Morgana creased her brows together. "Don't you dare, he saved my life." Morgana told him.

Arthur walked in behind Uther, arms folded across his chest. "Father, she's happy with Merlin – Let them be." Arthur spoke.

Uther spun himself around, seeing his son stand there. "You stay out of this!" Uther hissed.

Arthur walked forward. "I won't because Merlin is my friend, and Morgana is like a sister to me." Arthur refused. He stood next to them both now.

Uther looked back at all three of them, frowning deeply now. "Is this how you repay me?" Uther snapped out.

"I've saved everyone here, so don't assume magic is just a dark force." Merlin responded. He gave Cathal over to Morgana, walking in front of Morgana and Arthur now. "Because magic can be a force for good, I'm living proof of that!" Merlin declared. He outstretched his arms. "If you have a problem with that, then strike me down." Merlin insisted.

Uther slowly drew out his sword. "Get a sword, and we'll fight." Uther spoke.

Arthur placed a hand on Merlin's shoulder. "Don't be an idiot, don't fight him." Arthur advised.

Merlin brushed off Arthur's hand. "Pass me your sword, Arthur." Merlin commanded.

Arthur sighed, drawing his sword and handing it over to Merlin. "Don't die." Arthur begged.

Morgana ran in front of Merlin, looking desperately up at him. "Merlin, please reconsider this decision." Morgana pleaded.

Merlin gently placed his hand on her upper arm, looking at her. "Morgana, please. I'll be fine." Merlin assured her.

Morgana kissed him quickly, and then moved out of the way. She held onto Cathal, pulling him closer to his chest so he couldn't see what was going on.

Uther lunged at Merlin, but Merlin managed to block off the attack. Uther glared at Merlin, wanting to get rid of the serving boy. "You will pay for this!" Uther hissed.

Merlin started to fight back, the swords clashing together all the time.

"Merlin, aim for the target." Arthur advised.

But the advice wasn't exactly helpful, as Merlin didn't want to kill Uther. Yet, he was battling him. This was so stupid. Merlin dropped his sword on the floor, looking at Uther.

Uther kicked Merlin down to the floor, sword aimed right where his heart was.

Merlin looked up at Uther, head arched back on the floor. He felt his heart pound against his chest, knowing that he was done for. "What are you waiting for?" Merlin questioned.

Morgana ran up to Arthur, head going against his arm. She couldn't watch this now. "Arthur, I can't look." Morgana whimpered.

"I know." Arthur said. He continued to watch the action, hoping that Uther wouldn't strike at Merlin. "Father, please stop this madness." Arthur begged.

Uther looked up at his son, green eyes wide. "He has lied to us, Arthur!" Uther responded. The sword was still aimed at Merlin's chest, his breathing rapid.

"Think about it, he's saved my life countless times… He's saved everyone in Camelot. He's a loyal servant, and you think that by killing him would just make Camelot better?" Arthur asked.

Uther looked down at Merlin, an evil glare still stuck in his eyes. He couldn't think straight, his mind was blurring up. Of course, Camelot is still standing strong because of Merlin. Why didn't he think of that? Uther had become so bitter, so full of anger that he barely noticed that magic could be a good thing. But wait, he lost his wife through the use of magic! This was so confusing for Uther. Moving the sword from his chest, Uther offered a hand to Merlin.

Merlin wondered what suddenly changed Uther, but he grabbed his hand and pulled himself to his feet.

Uther released his hand, turning away from the others.

"I wouldn't see the downfall of Camelot, it's not in me to let it happen. I only wish to protect this kingdom, and it's people." Merlin assured him.

But Uther gave no verbal response, he just kept silent. Eventually, he turned around, slashing Merlin's arm with the sword.

Merlin clutched his arm, going down on to his knees, hissing in pain. "Why do I deserve this?" Merlin asked. He looked up at Uther, noticing that Uther hadn't really changed his mind at all.

"You tried to kill my Ward, and now this is how I repay you." Uther answered. He raised his sword up, wanting to go through with this.

Arthur ran up, tackling his father down onto the ground. "Merlin, save yourself!" Arthur shouted out. He pinned down his father, using all of his strength to hold him down.

Merlin stood up. "Morgana, come on." Merlin spoke.

Morgana ran up to him, nodding her head as Cathal held on to his mother. Morgana with Cathal and Merlin started to run out of the room, hoping not to get caught up so quickly by Uther.

And I have to stop it there, for now!

Uther wants Merlin gone, but his own son and Ward are standing in his way. Will anyone else help Merlin? Or will Uther win this and get rid of Merlin?

Will be updating soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

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