The Curious case of Merlin and Morgana

Lies

The sound of the knob twisting and the squealing of the door, were enough to stir Merlin from his slumber. Not quite awake yet, the sleepy warlock licked his dry lips and turned to curl onto his other side. Someone cleared his throat, not far from where Merlin laid, and his eyes fluttered open. He rubbed them lazily, yawing.

He reached his hand to pull the screen, when he heard a voice-he recognized immediately- coming from the other end of the screen.

He froze, eyes widening. But as quickly as the fear came, it was gone, and Merlin inched closer toward the shield separating him from Arthur. The latter was standing by the edge of the bed, where Morgana was currently sprawled upon.

He bended over, his arm was on her shoulder. "Morgana."

A hum was his reward and Merlin watched with utter silence, as the king's features formed an annoyed expression.

"Wake up, Morgana. It's late enough."

"Go away."

That certainly was not the answer Arthur sought, so he shook her shoulder and Morgana slapped his hand way.

"Where is your husband?" Arthur hovered over her and Morgana squinted up at him.

"Who?"

Both Merlin and Arthur rolled their eyes at her response.

Yet Arthur felt a bit ludicrous that he needed to reply to that question. "Merlin."

Her eyes were half opened, a clear sign that Morgana was still caught between unconsciousness and awareness. Her hand shot up, making wide motions. And then she was asleep again.

Arthur groaned and called out her name, loudly, attempting to wake her again.

This time worked, Morgana yawned and Merlin heard Arthur sigh.

The two siblings were now looking at each other. Morgan was sitting and fully awake. She didn't bother to hide her irritation.

"Where is Merlin?" Arthur straightened his shoulders.

She looked around her, eyes roaming over all parts of the chamber. She shrugged and her gaze returned on Arthur. "I don't see him here."

"That's rather obvious, Morgana." He said, "I wouldn't have bothered you, if he was here."

"I was asleep Arthur, how could I possibly have known his whereabouts, if I was asleep?"

He was silent for a moment. Arthur shifted his weight from one foot to the other. "You're his wife, I merely assumed..."

Morgana cut him off, "What this fuss is all about?"