Thanks for the reviews, keep them coming! This is kind of a calm before the storm chapter for the three of them but I promise they'll be more confrontation about the whole 'new-family-members-plus-secret-magic' thing.

Morgana's POV

We finally reached my chambers without any of us collapsing or blowing anything else up and I was relieved because with the mood I was in that was entirely possible. Merlin and Arthur were still clutching each other for dear life and my match making mind couldn't help thinking how adorable that would be. I'd never seen Arthur so emotional before or sustain close contact with somebody for so long. Arthur has always been reluctant to admit he actually has emotions and Uthur had always taught him to be detached and cold. I was happy for both of them but couldn't help feeling a stab of envy as I opened the door into my chambers.

I noticed that Gwen wasn't here and as much as I love her I couldn't help but be thankful that we didn't have to deal with anybody else. I turned to the other two- my new half siblings. They had actually separated now and Arthur was sitting down at my table idly flicking through one of the books I had out. In contrast Merlin seemed awkward as if unsure as to how she should behave. "Merlin, relax. We're in my chambers and your my sister. I want you to consider it your home as well." She cracked a small smile and seemed to relax a fraction. "And as my sister I can hardly let you walk around in boys clothing looking about as feminine as a hay stack!" I grabbed her hand and pulled her over to my wardrobe. "Well you look thinner than me but I think that maybe the bindings on your chest." She blushed a brilliant shade of red.

"Morgana, I can't take any of your gowns!"

"Nonsense! Until you get your own you can borrow mine. I rarely wear some of them anyway."

She frowned and I couldn't help thinking she looked adorable. "Why would I need my own gowns?"

Arthur snorted at this and we both turned and glared at him. He put his hands up in surrender. "Merlin, only you could think that today's events haven't changed your position in the court!"

"Huh?"

"Merlin you have just been revealed to be the daughter of a Dragonlord which was once equal to a lord and you now have me as your half sister. Do you really think that you can continue to be a servant?" Merlin looked bewildered and I nearly laughed with Arthur at her naivety. Then a positively evil thought occurred to me and I turned back to the wardrobe. "And Arthur may as well have announced to the whole court that you two were courting from the intimate way he was holding you."

The effect was immediate. Arthur spluttered and couldn't seem to form coherent sentences and Merlin looked stunned but did manage to come out with: "But I've seen him naked!"

I burst into laughter at this and soon Merlin was joining me whilst Arthur's face drained of colour. The two of us were practically in tears on the floor when we finally sobered up, Arthur giving us a glare that was torn between disapproval and shock which made Merlin laugh even more which in turn started me off again. When we couldn't breathe for laughing we tried again to stop and I walked back over to the wardrobe taking out a couple of dresses but we caught each other's eyes and burst into laughter again.

Finally I managed to shoo her behind the dressing screen with a couple of my dresses, she needed help and I helped lace her and then took a step back, grinning wildly at my little baby sister who looked great. Then I brushed her dark hair, that was so like mine, so that it hung loosely and neatly down her back. A slight dab of make up to high light those beautiful blue eyes of hers and she looked fantastic- now time to reveal her to Arthur.

Arthur's POV

How long does it take to put on a dress? I swear they've been behind that screen giggling like maniacs for at least an hour maybe more. Morgana's books were boring to, all romance novels about true love and even though I was bored to death I wasn't willing to surrender my masculinity that much. What Morgana had said about what the court had seen though was true- me and Merlin had been very intimate together and would now be seen to be courting. Although I hadn't planned this or even thought about the notion I couldn't say that I was unhappy with the idea. Although remembering that Merlin had seen me naked was a shock. Despite my playboy image I'd never bedded anyone and no woman had ever seen me naked (unless you count the midwives when I was born). All in all it was an unsettling thought. However in Morgana's chambers I felt comfortable. It felt as if the three of us had just sealed ourselves off from the outside world and all that mattered was how amazing Merlin could look in Morgana's dresses. That's what I needed, I was emotionally exhausted and even though this dresses talk wasn't exactly my forte it wasn't deep or meaningful and didn't confront the issues that were waiting for us outside this room. One of which was the fact that Merlin had performed magic in front of the whole of Camelot- would this mean she would be banished or worse executed. Also what the hell were we going to do with Ambrosia? Even if Merlin by some miracle was allowed to stay Ambrosia definitely wouldn't. I shook my head jerkily. Stop thinking! Relax in this peace before you have to deal with all these problems. Enjoy your time with Merlin while you still have some!

"Are you ready yet?" I called over towards the screen.

Morgana's head poked out one side and grinned at me . "Nearly. Prince Prat!"

"Hey! You've been spending too much time with Merlin."

I heard Merlin's voice, slightly muffled from behind the screen, call out. "What are you talking about Arthur? You can never have too much time with me!"

I rolled my eyes and tapped my foot impatiently- this had better be good. Finally after another few moments Morgana called over to me again. "Okay, we're ready!"

"Finally!"

She looks amazing... When I said endowed earlier... Wait have I stopped breathing?

"Arthur," the angel approached, concern written all over her face. "Are you alright?"

"Yes." I don't think I can many more words, I mean she looks truly amazing. I thought she was beautiful before in boy clothes but now she's wearing this fancy dress which shows just how ample her chest is and her luscious curves. Her hair is nearly as sleek and shiny as Morgana's and it's a bit longer and her eyes seem to pop out of her head (in a good way). Morgana's really evil, I can see her smirking over Merlin's shoulder and I know she's done this deliberately to... I don't know stir up some of her normal mischief. Wait she has magic is that the reason I'm gaping like a fool?

"I think Arthur's speechless, Merlin. Well done, I've been trying to do that for years!"

Their laughing abruptly snapped me out of it and I scowled. "Well for all the time it took she could hardly look nothing short of amazing!" This earned me a thump from Morgana.

Merlin's POV

We spent the rest of the day talking in Morgana's chambers and I couldn't help feeling odd acting like their equal and also being laced up to the point of suffocation in one of Morgana's dresses. Seriously breathing is not the priority in those things! It was nice just sitting there laughing and talking, it helped us forget all our family issues and just pretend nothing had happened with simple small talk and jokes.

To soon night fell and I remembered again my troubles. I didn't want to go back to Gaius' chambers, my anger had lessened but hadn't disappeared and I didn't want to face him yet or my mother. Morgana however seemed to sense this and smiled. "Merlin, why don't you stay here tonight?"

Arthur butted in before I could reply. "That would hardly be appropriate Morgana."

"Why? She's my sister. And I hardly think Merlin wants to face Gaius."

"There's only one bed!" I really wanted to point out to Arthur that Morgana's be was huge and that it could probably fit about four people in comfortably.

"Like I said we're sisters. I'm sure we can share." Morgana was smiling at me and I beamed back. It felt good for Morgana to address me as her sister. She used the word so casually that it didn't feel like a new idea- like we'd known eachother for years. I am so glad that Morgana is my sister because I couldn't think of a better one.

"Arthur. Stop being such a clot pole. That bed is quite big and like Morgana said we're sisters. It's hardly scandalous for us to share a bed."

Arthur seemed unsure of how to reply but I think he knew that against the combined forces of me and Morgana he stood no chance. "Fine. But we have to face Gaius and the others at some point."

Morgana sighed and looked at Arthur pleadingly. "Yes, we do. But not tonight."

They way Morgana said it clearly said there was nothing else to say on the subject so Arthur wisely shut up and turned to leave. "Arthur!" I called out suddenly, he turned around to face me his face unreadable. I ran to him and threw my arms around his neck into a hug. "Thank you for everything! For accepting me and for not hating me for who I am."

His arms tentatively wrapped around my waist and he whispered into my ear. "That's fine Merlin. I just wish you'd told me sooner."

I leant back a little and pecked his cheek, he blushed brilliantly and I suddenly panicked. I never been intimate with a man before- I mean I'd hugged Will and Gaius- but that was more of a family relationship. I let him go and ran behind the dressing screen. I heard Morgana usher him out and them come round the screen to talk to me. "Merlin, what the hell just happened?"

"What do you mean?" I knew my voice was unnaturally high and I tried desperately to get it back to normal.

"I mean you two were fine hugging then you kissed his cheek and ran away like your life depended on it. Merlin, what's wrong?"

"He doesn't like me like that! He made that perfectly clear when he stood there like a statue. I don't want the additional stress of having boy trouble as well as family problems. I should have just left with a hug but no I had to make things awkward!" I'd finally got down to my chemise and walked over to the bed. "Look can we just go to sleep?" Morgana opened her mouth as if to protest. "Please?" I think she saw my desperate expression because she backed down and silently prepared herself for bed.