Morgana's internal conflict raged on. So many memories, bitter and sweet were overwhelming her. Uther lied about her parentage, and hated people like her, but he had done so much for her. But he didn't know what she was for the longest time. What would he say now? He would hate her for what she had done. Should she change heart again, would he even forgive her? There was no chance! Morgana screamed in fury. This was torture! Brynn hadn't come to change her, instead she came to torture her! But the memories of a past she wanted to forget would not let her.

Tears suddenly filled the witch's eyes. Why had she let herself become so bitter? Her friends never wanted to harm her, and even still were hesitant to do so. Merlin poisoned her to protect the kingdom, and she had seen the regret in his memories. He even told Morgause how to heal her. True he had the witch call off the spell, but Morgana didn't blame him. She didn't even know she was the source of the spell. That part would still take time to forgive Merlin, but now she could feel empathy. He had, at the time, been fighting an internal battle as she was experiencing one now. Merlin knew the risks but never completely budged his morality.

The boy had a hard choice, poison her or lose everyone he loved. And Morgana was still his friend. When Morgana had vanished with her sister afterwards, Merlin was filled with remorse. All she had done to him, to all of them, was cause pain. Unable to hold back the bitterness at what she had become, she wept. She did not care any longer if they forgave her, or even killed her. As long as she could find some way to tell, even show them how sorry she was, she didn't care.

Soon, the others were able to move, still weak. Morgana did not move, but looked directly into Merlin's eyes.

"Tie me up." She said, tears still visible.

Merlin and Brynn exchanged meaningful glances.

"Can we trust her?" Percival asked.

"I know I cannot earn your trust after all you have done. Reflecting on who I was, and my actions now, I have defiled myself. I will take whatever consequences."

Before anyone could stop her, Brynn hugged Morgana. The witch did nothing but cry into Brynn's shoulder.

"Women." muttered Gwaine.

Percival punched him, making Gwaine slightly lose balance.

"What?" he said.

"Do as she says," said Brynn, "I will keep an eye on her."

Merlin hesitated. Brynn was already compassionate for Morgana. Morgana could use it to her advantage. Morgana did not protest. In the end, Merlin decided this was best. They found rope in Morgana's dwelling and tied Morgana.

"What if she uses magic?" asked Gwaine.

"Gag her? She cannot say an incantation, right?" said Percival.

"Yes, but I do not know that gagging her is right…" said Brynn.

"Do whatever you must." Said Morgana.

Brynn nodded. "You are right, it is best not to risk it." She then looked apologetically at Morgana.

Morgan looked right back with a look of understanding. She could no longer care. It was no more than she deserved.

They arrived at the palace that evening. Looks of shock followed their arrival. Morgana had made no escape attempts. The men all kept a sharp watch, as if waiting for the witch to change in demeanor. Brynn however was not worried. She felt a kindred spirit, as well as something in her just knew Morgana had changed. She severly hoped she was correct. If Morgana was not good again, Brynn would have been played for a sap.

Arthur rose, astonished.

"What is the meaning of this?" he said, his voice filled with both contempt and confusion.

Brynn and Merlin filled the Prince in (excluding their magical exploits)

"I see. And how can we honestly trust her now?" said Arthur, staring into Morgana's eyes.

Brynn removed the gag. Morgana gave Brynn a "thank you" expression.

"Arthur, I did terrible things, and I admit to that. Words cannot describe my shame. I cannot blame you and the others if you never forgive me. Judge me and sentence me as you will. It is nothing less than I deserve."

Arthur gave a derisive laugh.

"Oh really? You lost our trust a long time ago. How can I count on your word?"

Morgana hung her head.

"Very well. Gwaine, Percival, see to it that she is in the dungeons, chained. If there is anyway to make her incapable of using her magic, do it. Father was ruined by your betrayal, and I feel it is only right to consult him. If it is too much, I will pass judgement."

Morgana swallowed and nodded. She was gagged again and led to the dungeons, no protests.

"Merlin, come with me. I may need your assistance in case my father is overwhelmed. Brynn, can you fetch Gwen? I need her too for moral support."

"As you wish my lord." Said Brynn and she went to find Gwen.

When she did, she told Gwen of their adventures, same story as Arthur. Gwen could not believe her ears.

"Really? Could it be possible?" she said.

"I think so."

When they arrived, Brynn left. She figured she was not needed. As tempted as she was to check on Morgana, and Uther's reaction, she felt now was not the time. She would find out later.

Uther took it all in, but was speechless. After a few moments of silence, he spoke in a weak whisper, "I wish to see her, I need to see her."

Arthur nodded.

"Arthur, I think it best if just you and Uther go." Said Gwen.

"You are right." He said.

Gwen smiled. He returned it briefly and left with his father. Merlin and Gwen went to see Brynn. They knew they could not focus on their tasks now that Morgana was in the vicinity.

They reached Morgana's cell. Uther paused, not saying a word. Arthur looked back and forth at them. Morgana looked up into her father's eyes, her own filled with shame and anxiety.

"Open the cell."

"But father.."

"Do as I say." Said the King quietly.

Arthur obeyed.

"My daughter!" Uther cried and hugged her.

Morgana was shocked, but she returned. No one spoke. It wasn't necessary. Tears flowed freely from both their eyes. Morgana was home again.

THE END