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Part of me doesn't know what to do. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love writing fanfiction but I will definitely be taking a break from at least uploading after I have finished this story. The last 5 to 6 months have been really full on for me and I want to be able to do the things I want to do without other things getting in the way. I put so much pressure on myself each week to get stuff done. I am working and full-time job hunting. I run three fandom Instagram accounts (two picture edits and one, a backup video edit account). Then I write fanfiction on top of that and I also decided to rewrite my first ever fanfic and upload it to AO3 (same name if you want to seek me out). I need to slow down. I can't do what I want anymore in the same way that I used to.
Sorry about that. Now on with the chapter.
Chapter 17
Morgana felt her breath get faster as she walked faster. She was certain that something was behind her but the darkness had grown thicker, making her light useless. She could just about make out the walls either side of her, making finding a side corridor even harder.
The creature behind her made a noise, making her quicken her pace into a jog. She had little idea of what was in the maze and even if she knew, she wasn't sure that she could even do anything to stop it. She hoped that her magic was stopping the creature from attacking.
It made her want Merlin even more. Something just told her that he would know what to do in this situation. But he wasn't here. She could imagine him in Drugonia, worrying about her and wondering where she was. She wished now that she had stayed in Camelot, more than the other time that she wished the same thing.
She knew that Nimueh had said something about Merlin and Arthur before the room had disappeared but she hoped that they weren't on the Isle or in the maze with her. This had been all her fault because she had run rather than just spoken to someone about the thoughts that were flying around her mind. She could hear Balinor say that every problem had a solution. If only she had remembered that earlier.
Morgana cursed as the light dimmed more. She was never going to find her way out or at least away from this creature if she couldn't see. She was glad when she reached a corner and made her way around it. She jumped as the door dropped behind her. She fell against the wall as she tried to get her breath back. She knew that she had to get moving again but she didn't want to. She was scared.
She stayed there for a few minutes before the door started to open again. Morgana pushed herself off of the wall and started to run, in fear that the creature would be following her again. She was too busy looking over her shoulder to notice the person that she had just run into.
He knew that it was a weird thought to have, but Arthur wished that he was with Nimueh. At least he knew that she wasn't going to harm him. In the maze, he didn't know when the next creature would creep up on him. He could barely see in front of him and he felt like the corridors were narrowing. He knew that there must be a way out.
He stopped when he heard a noise coming in front of him. He drew his sword and held it out in front of him. He would have to fight it head-on. The dim bit of light showed that it might not be a monster and Arthur just about managed to drop his sword before Morgana ran into him. He held on to her as she regained her balance.
All of a sudden, the corridor widen and lit up. He smiled down at her.
"Morgana."
"Arthur, oh my. I am so glad to see you." She said as she hugged him tightly.
He buried his nose into her shoulder. He felt exactly the same. He had never really thought about what would happen when they got married and if Morgana had to move away. She had been in Camelot since she was 10. She had been a big part of his life. She was like a sister to him.
As they pulled back, they both said their new bit of news.
"You are my sister." "You were born of magic."
"What?" They said at the same time.
"You are my sister." Arthur repeated. "I explains everything. Why my father hated the idea so much, why he was hell bent on getting you back to Camelot and before you married Merlin. It makes sense why he would got to war for you. He is your father and I am your brother. Well half-brother but we have always been like that anyway."
"Uther is my father."
"I know it is the last thing that you want to hear but it explains his motives. So what did you say?"
Morgana sighed. "This is going to hard for you to hear but Ygraine was barren. Uther used magic so that you could be born. From what Nimueh said, you are only his son in name. You were born of magic. The whole purge was due to his grief and he wanted someone to blame rather than himself. I am so sorry Arthur. I know how you blame yourself for her death. You are not to blame now."
Arthur snorted. "I was just happy to know that you were my sister."
He didn't realise the tear until Morgana wiped it away with her thumb. He hated crying. His father had always told him that it was a sign of weakness. But he just couldn't help but cry over his mother.
"Good at least we found two of you. Come on, we need to find Merlin." Morgause said as she walked passed them. "And make sure you follow me closely."
Arthur smiled as she walked passed before seeing Gwen, Gwaine and Lancelot. So they were all in this maze together. He smiled at Gwen and was glad that she smiled back at him. He knew that he would have to take Merlin's advice and follow his heart. This would be a new age after his father had messed up.
Morgause stopped and turned around. "We can do pleasantry later. We have to find Merlin before Nimueh does. He is who she wants most."
With her turning back on her heel, they all looked at each other before following her. Morgana and Gwen started hugging as they reunited. Arthur just smiled as he watched them. It would be the only problem if he did follow his heart, he would have to take Gwen away from Morgana. Other than him, Gwen was the only other friend that Morgana had in Camelot. It wouldn't be fair on her.
Arthur sighed. He would have to think about it more once they were back to safety. There was one thing that he knew what was going to happen, he was going to be happy.
