Amelia's Story (BBC Merlin Story)

Chapter 59: Arthur's Bane Part Two

A/N: Italics = flashbacks.

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Amelia's POV

Amelia gasps awake, the memories of her imprisonment flicker through her mind making her shake, her breath catch. It's worse than when she dreamt of the future because at least then it was not her own trauma but a possible future that didn't always happen.

She's breathing heavily, panicking as she sits up in bed. Images still flashing through her mind. Amelia then feels something nudge her hand and a small whimper. She turns to see it's Aithusa by her bed looking up at her with those wide eyes. She smiles softly at the creature.

"Aithusa... Come. Come here." Aithusa leans her head forward, letting Amelia stroke her cheek. "Don't worry. We're safe. No harm can come to us now. Our troubles are all in the past, I promise."

Aithusa lets out a soft growling noise before resting her head on the bed next to Amelia's legs. Amelia's heart breaks at the fact that this beautiful creature has been so mistreated that she cannot even speak.

"I don't want to betray them Aithusa," Amelia admits quietly, "but Morgana's the only one other than you who understands what I've been through."

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Amelia follows quietly after Morgana into the Throne room where Ruadan waits for them.

"There is still no sign of the Diamair. We are running out of time." Morgana snaps as she strides inside.

"Have faith, Morgana." Ruadan says quietly.

"Arthur could be on us in days." Morgana worries. Amelia frowns in sympathy and pats her arm comfortingly. Morgana smiles in thanks.

"Or he could be dead."

Amelia shakes her head. "No. He escaped." Merlin would have made sure of it.

"Then, he'll be in Camelot now." Ruadan says.

"Then, you must speak to your spy, discover what Arthur will do next." Morgana snaps as she takes a seat on her thrown.

"My Lady... Sefa has been arrested. She is sentenced to die."

Amelia's stomach drops at those words. Sefa has always been a lovely girl. "Oh, Ruadan, I am so sorry. It's extremely cruel, I didn't think they would—"

"Why would they not, sister?" Morgana interrupts. "They do not care for the hurt they cause others. You should know that better than most."

Amelia looks down, tearfully.

"I will double the patrols on the border. We will be ready for when Arthur returns." Morgana decides.

"But, surely, we can—" Amelia tries to say.

"There is nothing more that can be done for Sefa." Morgana cuts her off. "We must make sure her sacrifice was not in vain."

Amelia softly nods and leaves the room.

Morgana's POV

Morgana watches her sister leave with a scrutinising gaze.

"Are you sure you can keep your sister on our side?" Ruadan questions.

Morgana smirks. "Don't worry. I know what I'm doing."

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Amelia's POV

Amelia shifts uncomfortably, trying to get into a more comfortable position which is difficult considering the limited space at the bottom of this pit and the fact that her arms are shackled above her head.