Ok just a bit of background and I have been asked for more details in the story like the quests with Aithusa and how Morgana got the Phoenix Eye, how she knew how to use the Cup of Life and how Merlin met the Fisher King. I firstly would like to apologise for missing some details out as at the time of writing I obviously didn't think them as important. I have thought about rewriting this whole fic to add in these details and add more detail, however, I have the rest of this fic near on mapped out and I don't wanna rewrite this and have what I have planned to no longer fit what I have already written. I have been given lots of ideas of what to include and going over it the last few days I can't add them in and I don't think I want to and ideas change. I am still open to suggestions but them suggestions may not be used until a later chapter. I hope y'all understand what I'm tryna to say. Anyway enough babble and on with what you have all been waiting for.
Chapter 15: Love Blossoms In Unlikely Places
Merlin and Morgause ended up appearing in the castle's courtyard where the knights usually train in the mornings. "Are you alright?" Merlin asked Morgause as he looked to see where they had ended up.
"I'm fine, you?"
"Yes, I'm fine. Glad to be away from them."
"You and me both. I knew we wouldn't be accepted by everyone straight away but it still hard knowing that they would happily just kill us. I have no right to be upset about it because a few months ago, I was ready to do what they were ready to do. To think I made Morgana think that what she is doing would help make us live in peace as who we are is the reason they were ready to kill us." Morgause spoke quickly.
Merlin placed his hands on both sides of her face as he spoke. "It is not your fault, Morgause, you have to believe that. Morgana would have done what she did either way."
"How can you believe that I'm any better than Morgana after what I've done?" Tears were running down her cheeks now as they stood in the middle of the courtyard. "How can you know that I'm noth the same as her?"
"I know you're not your sister because you changed. You helped Arthur defeat Morgana. You helped me even after you tried to kill me." Just after he finished his sentence, the warlock moved closer to her as their lips met.
Agravaine was on his way to see Morgana to let her in on recent news. Camelot was now a place for people with or without magic was the first. Second is Morgause, her own sister, is the new Court Sorcerer as well as some serving boy. Thirdly, he was around the castle's courtyard last night, after he heard that an angry mob had 'been attacked' by the two Court Sorcerers, and had found the two kissing. The fourth bit of news was the best. The piece of news Morgana had been waiting to find out. Now thanks to him, she would know the identity of the sorcerer Emrys.
Merlin and Morgause had decided to keep last night's attack secret as they believed it would soon die down. Instead they decided to go out for a picnic alone and away from the celebrations as technically they only had to attend the feast tonight as it was being held in their honour. Finding the perfect spot, they tied the horses to a nearby tree and sitting near a small stream. "About last night I'm sorry if I was out of line or anything by kissing you." Merlin stuttered as he began to pull the food from the bag.
"Merlin, it's fine. If you recall I kissed you back so stop worrying." Morgause laughed as his face was full of nervousness.
"But-" He was cut off as Morgause moved forward kissing him and altogether silencing him. They pulled apart abruptly as they heard a horse pounding nearby. They moved towards the edge of the woodland where was a steep drop to another part of the forest. They watched and listened as Agravaine came a stop as Morgana appeared from her little hovel. "You bring news of Camelot?" Morgana questioned.
"Yes. It seems Arthur has decided to side with magic and make it legal in Camelot." Agravaine told her.
"What made my brother change his mind?"
"I am not sure but I believe it has something to do with your sister and the serving boy."
"What makes you say that?"
"He made them both Court Sorcerer. And that's not all, last night I caught them both together."
"My sister has low standards. A serving boy you say?"
"Yes, I believe you know a Merlin."
"That infuriating servant who sticks his nose where it doesn't belong? Since when did he have magic?"
"I have reason to believe he is the one fated to kill you."
"That cannot be. Although that does make sense if Merlin really is the one they call Emrys."
Merlin tenses as he is now known to Morgana as the one to kill her. Morgause gives him a hurt look. She did not realise that Merlin was fated to be the one to kill her sister. "Not now." Merlin whispered noticing the look she gave. "We need to get back to Camelot. We're going to have to tell Arthur about Agravaine." They both make it back to Camelot for nightfall unaware that Morgana and Agravaine were following closely with their army. The pair burst through the doors to where the feast was being held causing everyone to be silent. "Sire, we need to talk." Merlin spoke urgently as all eyes were on them. Something in his eyes told Arthur not to argue so they stepped outside to talk.
"Ok, what's going on?" Arthur asked.
"Agravaine is the traitor." Merlin blurted out.
"Excuse me?"
"He's working with Morgana, we just saw him telling her everything. I saw him just before I got here when Uther died on his way from seeing Morgana." Morgause explained.
"You're both lying. I don't want to hear anymore."
"Arthur, I know it is hard to know someone you love has betrayed you. Especially after Morgana. But please, you have to believe what we are telling you, Sire." Merlin begged but before anyone could respond the sound of heavy footsteps could be heard and as they turned to look outside they saw the army coming to Camelot, lead by Morgana and Agravaine. The final battle is nigh.
WOWOWOWOWOW! What did you think of that? Took me a while to know what to write but we got there it is a shorter chapter so apologies but hopefully next chapter should be a lil longer. Till next time...
NEXT TIME:THE FINAL BATTLE HAS BEGUN. You ain't gettin' anymore than tha' ;)
