The Unlikely Couple of Camelot

Chapter 1

"Arthur... I need to speak to you.” I said as I stood near the door to his room, His man servant Merlin was there. “Lady Morgana! Please come in! “ My names Morgana. I’m the kings ward, but not related by blood. Arthur was also my secret boyfriend. Only two people knew we were dating and that was Gwen, my servant, and Merlin. “No, let her in and give us leave for a bit. Go wash my clothes and stuff. Make yourself useful!” “Yes Sire.” Merlin said gathering everything, as I entered. “Morgana, you don’t usually come to me this early... What’s wrong? Are you okay? Damn you don’t look well…” he asked, as I sat on the couch in the room, with my head in my hands. “Honey, what’s going on in that beautiful head of yours??” He asked, sitting beside me, placing a hand on my knee. “Prince Arthur!” We heard as a knight barged in, just slowly enough for Arthur to pull his hand away from my knee. “Yes?” Arthur said standing up, looking to him. “The king is demanding your presence. Immediately.” “I’ll be there in a minute...” The knight nodded and left. Arthur turned to me and said “I’ll be back. You can stay here till I return. You can snuggle up in my bed if you wish. Okay??” I smiled and nodded. He left, and I ended up curling up in Arthurs bed.

“Lady Morgana.” I heard Merlin’s voice, as he entered moving the blankets around me, tucking the blankets around me. “Don’t! Just leave me.” I all but demanded. “No. Arthur gave me his orders, Talk to me.” He sat beside me, shoving him off the bed without touching him. “I SAID LEAVE!!! I DON’T WANT YOU HERE!” “As you wish...” He said barely above a whisper before he left. I don’t even know how long it was, but I heard “I don’t know what’s wrong with her... She demanded I leave and when I tried to talk to her, and sit with her, her eyes turned gold and next thing I knew... I was against the wall...” Merlin whispered as he entered with Arthur. “Don’t worry too much. I’ll speak to her. Thank you for trying.” I looked up, as Arthur sat beside me, draping his arm across my waist. “Hey, sweetheart.” I looked to him. “What’s going on? Talk to me... Do you want me to send for Gaius?” My eyes drifted to Merlin, as if to say for him to go. “Merlin. Go get Gaius.” He ordered, and Merlin nodded, leaving. Arthur turned to me, and said “Talk to me. This is me. Your boyfriend... What’s wrong?” I said “I have magic... and... I don’t feel well... When did we...” Arthur frowned and said “I won’t let my father harm you. You have my word.” He caressed my cheek lovingly. “If my memory serves me correctly... About 2 months give or take a week or 2... Why?”

Just then Gaius entered, with Merlin. My eyes shot to Arthur, as he removed his arm from my waist, standing up. “Examine her and make it quick. I’m worried. She has never acted this way before.” He ordered, before looking worriedly to me. “As you wish.” Gaius bowed before gesturing for him and Merlin to step out. “We’ll stay behind the curtain but we won’t leave the room.” Arthur stated. They stepped aside, while Gaius made his exam. “Alright... I need you to answer me and answer me honestly.” “I’ve always been honest Gaius.” I replied, as he said “Who have you been romantically involved with?” I said “No one! I swear!”

“Morgana. I know that’s not true. Now be honest.” Gaius said as Arthur pulled the curtain back, before coming over to me. “Gaius. What's with his line of questioning???” Gaius looked to me waiting. “I swear. There’s been no one!” “Then explain how you can be pregnant!? The only way that can happen is through romantic relations!” I looked away and said “There is no one... I swear...” Arthur sat on the bed, next to me. “Gaius, let me talk to her. She maybe more opened with me.” Gaius said “And why is that? Oh, I’ll tell you why, because it seems you are the father to her baby.” Arthur looked to me as he said “I’m sorry Morgana, I’m not going to lie, now that he’s made the accusation...” He turned to Gaius and said “I am the father. We’ve been together for at least a year.” He wrapped an arm around my shoulder, and despite being with someone who seemed annoyed with one of us or maybe even both, I snuggled into Arthurs protective arms. “Arthur! Your father will be FURIOUS with this!!!” “Let me deal with everything.” I felt Arthur kiss my head. “But please, go now. I can take care of her from here.” Gaius left, as Merlin came over. “Can I assist with anything?” “Yes, can you take care of the laundry and polishing the armor please? And Perhaps, fetch the priest?? Tell Gwen to meet us here at nightfall.”

Merlin nodded and did as he was told. “Why would a priest be needed?” “Marry me, Morgana. We can tell my father we eloped 3 months ago, so it matches up to the conception date.” I said “Yes, to the proposal, and that’s actually genius. Thank you.” He said “We’ll do it tonight, with Merlin and Gwen as our witness’s.” I smiled. “ARTHUR PENDRAGON GET OUT HERE!” We heard Uther’s voice, causing Arthur to remove himself from the bed. “Coming Father!!!” But just then Uther burst in, angrily. “GET OUT OF MY SONS BED YOU HARLOT!” He said as he yanked me hardly throwing me to the ground. “Oww!” I moaned, “Father stop this!” “Don’t take another step! She’s pregnant with your child. THIS CANNOT HAPPEN! SHE IS A NOBODY!” Arthur shoved past his father kneeling beside me. “You injured my wife, and possibly my child!” Arthur’s eyes met mine and said “Are you alright dear?” I shook my head, tears in my eyes, as I let my head, on his lap. Uther’s face redden. “YOUR WHAT?!” Arthur said “MY WIFE! We eloped about 3 months ago. We kept it a secret. But I will NOT keep it for any longer, She’s my wife, and your daughter in law. She means everything to me, and I will do everything to protect her.” Arthur’s hand rested protectively over my baby belly. “YOU WILL RENOUNCE HER!” I felt Arthur pull me close and said “Never. Now leave. I have to tend to my wife’s injuries.” Uther left, as Arthur lifted me up and laid me on the bed. “Did you hit your stomach at all?” I shook my head. “No. I landed on my arm, the same one he yanked me on.” “Well, that’s somewhat good news... I don’t have to worry about the baby right now. Let me focus on your arm and shoulder.” I nodded, as he went to work, fixing up my injuries. “Well good news, your arm is not broken just bruised. But your shoulder is completely dislocated. But I do have something I can make to keep it steady. Does that sound Okay?” I said “Do I have another choice??”

He smirked and said “Yes. I could fetch Gaius.” “Oh God No!!! Please!!! NO!” He chuckled, shushing me. “It’s alright. Calm. I won’t get him.” He quickly got an old cape tore the hem of it, before, he said “Trust me.” I nodded, as he popped it back in. “OWWWWW!!! FUDGE SICKLES!” I cried, as he said “I’m sorry love.” He whispered, as he placed the cape under my arm, before lifting it up and tying the ends around my neck. “Too tight?? Loose? Or Just right?” I said “Just right... But it hurts so much still...” He said “I’ll be back, okay sweetie??? I’ll go get some medicine from Gaius.” “No! Don’t... I’ll be fine without the remedies.”  I saw Arthur give a smile. “Sweetie, I know you don’t care for him right now... But if he has something to relieve your pain, I’ll get it.” “I don’t trust him. Or Uther... What if they put something in it, to cause a miscarriage...?” Arthur said “I’m sorry love, You’re right. I didn’t think about that... I’ll figure something out...”

“Maybe I could help?” Merlin offered. Arthur said “Do you know how to make any kind of pain relief remedies and preferably one that’s safe in a possible pregnancy situation??? And can you do it without Uther finding out or Gaius???”  Merlin said “Believe it or not, I can do that. Give me a couple of hours, and I can have it ready. The priest will be here after Uther goes to bed, which will be in about 3 hours. He said that he was tired.” I nodded, as Arthur said “You’ve got it.” Merlin left, as Arthur sat beside me, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. “How are you feeling now?” I said “Are you sure we can trust Merlin?” Arthur nodded and said “I trust him with my life, and yours.” I nodded. “Try and rest now, darling. I’ll be back in a couple hours at most.” I nodded, and said “If I need you??” “Gwen will be in and out to check on you. If you need me just tell her, and she’ll come get me.” He said kissing my head. “Thank you.” I whispered as I dozed off.

When I woke I was in an unfamiliar room, okay room was a stretch, it was more like the dungeon. I stood up, stumbling and fell screaming, as I hit my head. “Arthur...” I moaned. “Morgana! What happened?” “Arthur...” I moaned. Merlin opened the door with something I couldn’t see came in and scooped me up. “Thank god.” He whispered. He managed to get me back to his room and his bed. “Now rest, Arthur will be back soon.” Merlin laid me on the bed, staying with me. “Gwen, can you fetch Arthur??? Tell him... Morgana hit her head, and is asking for him.” Merlin said, as Gwen nodded, leaving. “Merlin?” I moaned uncomfortably. “I want Arthur...” “I know... Gwen is getting him...” He soothed, before the door opened, and I heard “Hey How is she?” Arthur’s voice. “Arthur...” I moaned, as he came over to me, sitting beside me. “Hey. I’m here. I’m here.” He soothed, caressing my head. “What happened honey??” I said “I don’t know!!! I was fast asleep, like really out of it apparently... When I woke up I was in the dungeon!!! I stood, to try and find you... But... I fell... and hit my head... Merlin saved me.” Arthur kissed my head and looked up to Merlin. “Thank you. But how did you get her out?? I’m the only one besides the guards that have a key...” “Yes... I was wondering that too... I didn’t see you use a key...”  Merlin gulped, and said. “Of course I used a key! I... snuck it from your key ring while you were asleep... just in case, and as for you not seeing it, you lost consciousness for a moment.” Arthur pulled his keys out realizing one of his keys was in deed missing. “Huh. I could’ve sworn I had all keys when I went out this morning...”


Merlin handed the keys over to him. “Here. I’m sorry I took it sire.” Arthur placed the key on the ring and said “It’s fine. Just next time, ask before you take.” Merlin nodded. When the priest, came Me and Arthur eloped, and much to our surprise, Merlin and Gwen eloped too. After the priest left, and we ate, Gwen said “Do you need any assistance before we retire to our room???” I looked to Arthur before saying “I think I’ll be okay... Arthur can handle helping me tonight. Thank you though. Go on you two crazy love birds.” Arthur smiled, and said “Thank you. I agree with Morgana, you both are dismissed. Go on and enjoy the night off.” They both bowed out, as we got undressed, and went to our bed. “Arthur?” I asked, my voice small. “Hmm?” “I’m afraid... What if your father, and Gaius were up to the strange events of earlier...? What if they gave me something, somehow to cause a miscarriage???” “Do you really think they would do that???” He asked. “I think your father would for sure... But I’m passed the point of miscarrying right???” Arthur frowned, and said “Gaius was supposed to be running tests to see if we can determine for sure, but until you start showing I would consider you still in danger of miscarrying...” “Would you blame if I lost the baby??” I asked. Arthur kissed my head and said “No. Never.” I smiled at that as he kissed my head. “Try and sleep now.” He whispered, as I snuggled in dozing off to sleep.

I woke in the morning to the alarm bell ringing. Arthur wasn’t in bed beside me, or even in the room. I got up, dressing, struggling with the back of the dress. “Let my help dear.” I heard Gwen say as she carefully fastened the back of the dress. “There.” she then took a brush and brushed out my hair, before braiding it and tying it up into a bun. “there you look lovely.” she said, hugging me “Thank you Gwen!” The bell got louder. “What the heck is happening?!” I said, as we went out to the halls,  and started following the crowds, only to get shoved, and falling. I tried to get up but my leg got kicked hard, slamming it against the wall. “OWW...” I mumbled, as Gwen helped me up. “I can’t move...” I whispered. “It’s okay. Lean on me. I’ll get you to Arthur.” I nodded obeying, as we went to Uther’s room. Upon entering I saw Arthur, and Merlin. Merlin came over and said “About time... He was getting worried... Everything Okay??” I shook my head. “She fell, and her leg got kicked against the wall, I heard a crack.” Gwen explained. Merlin said “Can she walk?” Gwen shook her head. “Not without leaning on someone...” Merlin and Gwen took me over to Arthur, which upon hearing us come over, he looked up smiling seeing us.

“Come here. “ He said, opening his arms. I shook my head, as Merlin said “Here...” I leaned on him, as he helped me over to Arthur, who took me into his arms, inhaling my scent, sweetly. “Are you alright?” He asked. “No. But what’s going on?” “My Father wont make it... He got poisoned somehow...” Arthur said, his voice breaking. “Oh Arthur my darling. I am so sorry! What can I do??” “Just be here in my arms, or at my side.” he whispered, his head resting on mine. “That I can promise.” I whispered. We ended up staying close to his father. Watching him slowly leave this world. “That’s it... He’s gone...” Gaius said, after doing an exam. “Thank you Gaius... I need to start making the arrangement’s for the funeral, and coronations.” “Of course, sire.” Gaius stated, as he got everything set up.

Arthur led us to the thrown room, where he sat on the thrown, before he pulled me to his lap.  “What happened? You’ve been struggling to stand, and have been wincing in pain, every time you stand.” I said “Well when Gwen and I were coming to you, I fell, and... then I got my leg kicked against the wall... and my legs possibly broken...” I whispered, as Arthur said “I’m sorry, sweetheart. Do you want Gaius...” I said “Not really...” Just then Merlin came in and said “Hey, Can I help??” Arthur said “Can you check her leg? I know you’re not officially A physician, but she isn’t comfortable with Gaius right now…” Merlin smiled and said “Of course sire.” Merlin quickly checked my leg frowning. “alright. I’ll be right back, don’t let her move.” Merlin left and Arthur said “I am so sorry.” I shook my head and said “don’t be.” When Merlin returned he casted up my leg and handed me something that looked like a walking stick. “This should help you get around while your leg heals.” Arthur smiled small to me before we both said “Thank you, Merlin.”