A/N: This is a do-over of Plight and Redemption. I liked the original concept but it was my first fanfic on the site so the format was incorrect and it just needed to be rewritten in my opinion. Still new to this so if there is some criticism be friendly with it! I just hope I'm not too repetitive with some of this and it's worth reading!
Morgana had finally revealed her dark nature to Camelot, and it took a toll on the Kingdom. But the one who took it the worse was Uther. She had been stubborn and fought with Uther often, but never in his wildest dreams had he expected her betrayal. He had done so much for her. He hardly seemed to be alive anymore. The King ate little, slept little, and was a shadow of his former self. Arthur had so much responsibility now with the whole weight of the Kingdom on his shoulder when he wasn't ready. But duty was duty.
Gwen was broken hearted and jobless. Ever since Morgana revealed to Uther that Arthur, a prince and Gwen herself, a serving girl, were in love, she knew that Morgana had changed. Gwen saw the good in others, but she was in doubt that Morgana could ever be good again. She hated feeling that doubt. The fact she lost her job was hard too, but nothing compared to losing a good friend. Arthur and Merlin both had convinced Gwen she would be ok, and that they would help her get back on her feet.
Merlin and Gaius sat at the table in complete silence, for they could not find words. They were the only two that knew of Morgana's deceit since her return to the castle. She, after all, had used a mandrake (?) to make Uther lose his mind. Merlin just didn't want to believe, even after all this time, that the good hearted young woman he once knew was a completely different person.
The silence was broken by Arthur bellowing for Merlin. Merlin groaned. "Yes your royal highness? Let me guess, polish your armor, muck the stalls and all the usual rot?"
"Cute, but no. Go get Gwen some flowers for me."
"Any in particular?"
"Merlin, do I look like I know flowers?"
"I just…"
"Get on it."
"As you wish, sire."
Merlin looked back at Gaius.
"Merlin!" Arthur yelled.
"Prat." Merlin said.
"I heard that." Retorted Arthur.