Hi! Thank you all so much for the reviews! This chapter will briefly mention the Eye of the Phoenix and Love in Time of Dragons, however it will be based on Queen of Hearts. In this chapter there will be Morgause meeting Kilgarrah and the beginning of training, and much more.

Chapter 2: What is Morgana Up To?

It was two days after the events at the castle of Fyrien. Merlin had told Gaius everything, except Morgause's offer to teach him magic and that she knew about his powers, and being Emrys. There was no point; he knew what his guardian would say. Something like 'are you sure that's a good idea?' or something like 'Morgause could be lying and tell Morgana about his magic'. The warlock made his way to the clearing, a bit earlier than agreed, the High Priestess was yet to arrive so he used this time to call Kilgarrah to speak to him. He was not as predictable as Gaius unless he spoke to him about Morgana, Uther and Arthur. To the Great Dragon, Morgana was the witch and he would not help her, same as Uther really. Whenever they spoke of Arthur it was always about destiny. But they had never really spoke of Morgana's sister, only how the King's ward (and daughter) would be the hate to Merlin's love and the dark to his light, all that jazz. (AN: I can't remember whether or not she was mentioned during Merlin and Kilgarrah's conversation.)

The young warlock then heard the unmistakable sound of the Great Dragon coming towards the clearing before landing in front of Merlin. "Hello, young warlock. What is the reason for summoning me this time?"

"I wanted your opinion on a... situation." Merlin hesitated. Maybe this wasn't the best idea.

"What situation would that be?" Kilgarrah asked, he sounded tired as if he knew what his young friend was about say.

"Morgause has proposed an alliance with myself and Arthur. She wishes to aid me with my destiny."

"Ah, this was a possible path for the sister of the Witch."

"That's not all." The dragon looked at the man waiting for him to carry on. "She knows about my magic and has offered to teach me how to use it."

"You should accept the offer. After all, Gaius can't teach you everything, nor can I. You can't teach yourself either, but be warned young warlock. Morgause's destiny is still unclear, you must make sure she doesn't fall for Morgana's tricks, however, I fear Morgana has already given up on her sister and that is more dangerous. Her bitterness will consume her, it might already have."

"You are right she has." Morgause says from behind them, Merlin nearly jumped out of skin. "All she wants is the throne, consumed in her hatred for Uther. It's all my fault."

"She would have become that way whether or not you convinced her to betray Camelot." Kilgarrah told Morgause. "You were the catalyst, you sped up her destiny and her becoming more bitter."

"He is right you know. Morgana tried to kill the King before, betrayed him." Merlin soothed his no longer enemy but now ally.

"Thank you. What was your answer? Will you let me train you?"

"Yes. But know this, if you ever betray me then I will kill you."

"I understand. Thank you for giving me a second chance." Merlin nodded in return. They agreed to meet every three days at the same time for and hour for his lessons.

A few weeks later Merlin's lessons were going really well, Gauis didn't know anything, Arthur was being Arthur and life was good. Merlin went to Arthur's chambers ready for work, or more like ready for more questions. Ever since the business at the castle, Arthur was asking Merlin about Emrys, his destiny, was magic actually evil? and as glad as it made Merlin feel about Arthur might be changing his views over magic, it was driving him up the wall! Although the questions may have eased slightly since his quest at the Perilous Land and his father's poisoning which he survived (unfortunately Merlin thought slightly) there was still questions.

"Good morning, Sire." Merlin said brightly as he entered the prince's chambers. Arthur was sat at his desk, looking somewhat angry at his servant. "What?"

"You're late." Arthur ground out.

"I am on time actually, it's you who's gotten up early. I mean you're dressed and out of bed. And it's still quite early."

"Yes, I am capable, thank you Merlin. I am the Prince."

"You might be a Prince but it doesn't stop you from being a prat."

"You know Merlin, sometimes I wonder if you want Camelot to have a food shortage."

"What do y- ohh, no. I haven't been in the stocks for ages! I have officially beaten my record of not getting put in the stocks."

"Quit whining Merlin, besides, I need you to do something for me."

"What?"

"Ask Gwen if she'd like to spend some time with me. Maybe on a date." Merlin looked surprised at Arthur, but grinned nonetheless.

"What? I thought you couldn't have feelings for Gwen. This can't happen you said. What changed your mind?"

"Morgana told me I should ask to spend time with Gwen, and I agree. She believes that Gwen would like that." Merlin paused slightly at the fact Morgana had suggested it to him, but replied with the typical 'yes sire' as he walked out towards Gwen's.

At Gwen's he told her of Arthur's question of a date, in which she agreed. However, something didn't sit right with Merlin. Why was Morgana talking Arthur into spending time with Gwen? Had Morgause got through to her? No. Kilgarrah said there was no going back for Morgana. So what was she up to? Whatever it was, it wasn't good so Merlin decided to meet Morgause immediately to see if she knew anything of what was going on.

He met Morgause early that evening, she had told him if he ever needed to talk to her urgently, where to find her. "What is it, Emrys?"

"Have you spoke with Morgana recently?" He asked her.

"No, she has made it clear she does not want to speak to me. My so called sister called guards on me last time I tried to speak to her." The blonde's tone was not sad but angry that her own sister would do that but she figured that must be what Morgana felt when she basically betrayed her.

"She's got Arthur to ask Gwen on a date. There is no way she has good intentions, but I can't figure out what her intentions would be."

"She's a seer, Merlin. As am I and I think I know what she has seen because I may have seen the same one too. I no longer have my healing bracelet so I get more visions. Gwen is destined to become Queen, Morgana has seen Gwen become Queen, the coronation in fact."

"That makes sense. Morgana is going to follow them to where they have their date and set them up. Uther would stop their relationship immediately but Arthur wouldn't back down so easily. She has to know that."

"She still may succeed, the one thing I taught my sister was to be sly, have a plan A but always have backup plans or make sure the plan is air tight."

"So, keep an eye on her?"

"That is what we must do, I'll see what I can do too to help. After all I wouldn't be much of a teacher or an ally if I didn't get in on the action, would I?" Merlin smiled at Morgause as they planned what they would do to keep an eye on Morgana.

You got this far? Wow! I got excited doing this chapter I had so many ideas! I just wanted to say, I know on the show it never says anything of Morgause being a seer but I kinda need her to be in this story. Also, I know Merlin never knew of Morgana's involvement of the date between Arthur and Gwen and didn't guess her intentions, but I needed that in this story too, and you'll see why in the next chapter!

NEXT TIME: MERLIN AND MORGAUSE FIND OUT MROGANA'S PLAN. GAUIS FINDS OUT ABOUT THE SECRET MAGIC LESSONS, AND MERLIN DECIDES TO USE THE AGING SPELL TO FOIL MORGANA'S PLAN FURTHER.