I told you it would be soon. This is it, Chapter 9. It was fun to write I have to say. More to come

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Merlin and Morgana, walked hand to hand to the exit of the flat. After they had seen the guard at the pavement they weren't sure at all what they would face. They had packed all their possessions and left messages to all their friends who would worry about them.

The plan was to take Merlin's car while Gwen would keep the guard distracted. They dreaded the option that their plan would fail but there was no other way.

Gwen put on a comfortable smile and approached the guard. She was wearing a suggestive top and he immediately turned to see her, his eyes glued on her.

"Hello, handsome. I've been looking at you for a couple of hours. What's your name?'

The guard wasn't exactly handsome but he looked enough full of himself so they had decided in advance to use this to their advantage. The whole conversation had been prepared and rehearsed a couple of times to be sure that the guard would pay no attention to the escaping couple.

"My name is Helios, what's yours baby?"

Gwen gave them a reassuring smile and returned to the conversation.

"My name is Elaine. I'd like to know you better, Helios"

"I'd like that too babe. Want to meet me after I have finished watching over some creeps my master wants me to. "

"Not that I'm interested but what have they done?"

"I don't know. He seemed very angry though. I think they better not try to escape. He told me he wants them dead or alive."

Gwen cleared her throat and tried to leave that thought out of her mind. However the guards seemed to notice.

"What's wrong, dear? You seemed like you were going to be sick."

"I'm fine, honestly. I just went dizzy for a moment. I think I will go to the park to get some fresh air."

"I'm coming with you, darling."

"Weren't you supposed to be working?"

"Anything for my babe… Anyways, I don't suppose those two jerks are going to escape."

They went to the park and took a stroll. Gwen tried to lead him the opposite way of the park so that Merlin and Morgana would have all the time to load the car, get inside and leave.

"I'm not feeling well at all, Helios. I think it would be better if I went home"

"Sure, but I will be waiting for you at the park at 6, ok?"

"Ok, Helios" she said and gave him a small kiss on the cheek to make his mind go numb. It was effective, he watched her leave and then slowly he returned to his post.

When Gwen heard him screaming and the engine of his car starting she realised she had played her part well.

Merlin and Morgana had just got out of town, congratulating each other for the brilliant plan they had come up with. Merlin was driving and Morgana was drinking some carbonated orange juice.

Out of the blue, a black jeep appeared in the front mirror of Merlin's car and they both leaved every conversation they were having and turned to see it. It was obvious it was following them.

"Faster, Merlin, I have a strange feeling that this is from Uther."

He made the car go as fast as it could but still they could feel the black jeep approaching.

"Merlin, faster, please" Morgana screamed, breathing fast and unsteadily.

Helios saw the car in front of him. An easy prey he thought as he clutched the gun he was carrying with him. Dead or alive. He would probably kill the man and keep the woman to himself. If she was good looking, that is. Or else, she would go join the man in he other world. Suddenly, the car took a small alley at its left and disappeared. Helios tried to follow it but soon he realised that his vehicle was far too wide to be able to go in there. If he wanted to catch them he would have to take the other way round. He didn't stand a chance in catching them. They had escaped.

Merlin and Morgana got out of the car. Morgana was a bit anxious about how Merlin's mother would react to her living with her son and the whole mess she had gotten him into.

"How can we be sure that he has not followed us so far?" Morgana asked, worried.

"We are safe here, Morgana, that's certain. The road was far too narrow for him to follow us inside. If he takes the other way, on the unlikely possibility that he doesn't get lost until then, he will find himself at a crossroads with 5 different routes to follow. What do you think?"

"We're safe for now, you are right."

They walked to the door and Merlin knocked. Morgana noticed with surprise that there was no doorbell. They were going to have fun, she thought.

The door opened with a creak and from inside appeared a friendly face. Merlin's mother had dark brown hair and brown eyes. Her face radiated warmth in waves and Morgana now felt safe for sure. Though she was still was nervous about Hunith's reaction.

"My son, Merlin, how is you? I wasn't expecting you"

"Hi mum. Can we come inside?"

"We?" Merlin's mother inquired and then she noticed Morgana who was behind Merlin.

"You will be….?" She asked.

"Mum, this is Morgana. She's been living with me for a while."

"Nice to meet you" Morgana extended her hand with a small smile. She couldn't risk Merlin's mother not liking her.

"Nice to meet you too, Morgana. A pretty one you are, I'd say. Lucky Merlin."

They both blushed furiously and Merlin groaned

"Mum"

Morgana though "This felt like family to her."

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Up next: Life in the countryside, some Mergana AND more about Uther's past.