Merlin Oneshots (and some multi-part stories)

To Make Amends

Title: To Make Amends
Description: After Kara's death, Mordred went to Morgana and told her of Emrys's identity. But what if, once he got over his grief, he realized that he made a mistake. What if he went back to Camelot to make amends and warn Merlin of the coming dangers?
Word Count: 1,105
Part: 1/1

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So this one is kinda rushed but I still think it turned out okay. I might change the title later but maybe not. Anyways, I'll let you enjoy the fic :)

"My old friend," Morgana pauses, "Last time we met you tried to kill me."

"I am here for a purpose Morgana. I did not break stride to find you," Mordred continues, "I bring you the news you have longed for."

"Arthur's death?"

"The key to it. I was wrong to ever question your wisdom my lady and I wish to make amends."

"Tell me."

"There is someone you have been searching for, someone who has always alluded you."

"Emrys."

"I know where he is," Mordred spits out.

"Where."

"Camelot."

There was a pause, "And I have his true name."

"It is Merlin."

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Mordred watches Morgana take the magic of an innocent man. It is cruel. He realizes that he made a mistake coming to Morgana. She would not rule Camelot peacefully. It would be chaos. She might even start a war against those without magic. Killing them all. A second purge.

This isn't what I want.

Mordred decides to sneak away. Back to Camelot. This isn't right. Even if he dies, it would be better than this. So he does. He stealthily escapes Morgana's fortress and makes his way back to Camelot.

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Almost as soon as he steps foot in Camelot, guards arrive to haul him down to the dungeons. Arthur pays him a visit almost as quickly.

"Mordred," he greets.

"Sire."

"Why did you return?"

"I made a mistake. I was blind to Kara's misdeeds and I am willing to pay whatever it takes to make amends."

"Even if it costs you your life?"

"If that is what it takes. I have one request, however, if you will let me?"

"I will hear it."

"I wish to apologize to Merlin. I have done him wrong and wish to give him a warning before I die."

"You might not yet," Arthur pauses, "I'll let him know you wish to speak to him. That's all I will do."

"Thank you, sire."

Arthur nods before turning and leaving the cells, not once looking back at one of his best knights, who he isn't yet sure he could kill.

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"Arthur?" Merlin enters the now quiet room.

Not seeing his king, he turns to leave, almost bumping into the man in question.

"Arthur! What's going on?"

"Mordred has come back. He said he made a mistake siding with Kara and then leaving."