The Prince's Return (A Prince Merlin AU )

Chapter 17

Still Arthur's POV

The light that started to radiate from there hands began to enlarged as they chanted. The vibrant colors that I presumed was none other than magic essence had overwhelmed me as I felt safe and secured.

"Noo!!!" James screamed as he launched after them. Quick to my feet I ran and blocked his attack with my own attack. It was only a mere graze but strong enough to push him back. Getting out of the way when I noticed Morgana nodding to me to move. When I finally got out of the way the entire kingdom was echoed by the explosion and the roars of James himself." You will pay for this Merlin!"

When the lights finally dimmed the quad was filled with cheers and smiles. As my sister and Merlin's brother lifted a smiling Merlin off the ground.

But the smile quickly turned into confusion and anger just for a split second as they guided him inside the castle walls as the knights and I followed.

'Why isn't he happy' Was all that went through my mind.

Merlin's POV

As I sat on my throne with my brother in his and Morgana standing next to me, Arthur and the other knights entered in smiles and cheers. But it quickly changed when they noticed the expression on my face as I signaled, Sir Devin to comfort. "Yes, My lord."

" Bring my mother here and now...please." I told him. I saw confusion written all over Samuel's face.

He had a slight confused look on his face." As you wish my lord." He responded bowing and leaving the room.

I noticed Arthur and Percival about to speak but Morgana stopped them from doing so. But of course gwaine doesn't really care. " Merlin why are you so mopey right now." He questioned.

Ignoring him I continued to stare at the door waiting for my mother to return. After about an hour or so Devin returned with my mother. "Everyone except Samuel, Morgana and Arthur and my mother please leave!" They all bowed in respect and left the room.

"Merlin what is this about?" My mother asked.

"Who's Alise mother?" I questioned as I stood up and walked off the throne. That's been in my mind since the picture.

My mother looked spooked. She looked away from me. I wanted to believe that James was lying and that if I did have a sister she was dead. As harsh as that sound that was what I was going with. I rather have a sister who died and I remember than having a sister who was hurt by James and I knew nothing about."S-she ... Al-Alise..." she stuttered.

"Mother!" I said.

"Brother what's going on? And who is this Alise you speak of?" My brother questioned.

I turned my gaze from my mother and to Samuel. "James claims to say that he erased her from our memories when we were younger." I explained.

My brother looked confused."I don't follow. Why would he do that? How is she important?" He questioned.

Taking a deep breath I spoke."She's our sister"

I heard Arthur and Morgana gasped as my brother's eyes widened."W-what are you talking about? I think I would've of remembered my own sister Merls." He said as he walked over to me.

My mother got up as I spoke."You remember that bolted door we passed?" He nodded. " When Arthur and I went up there I saw a picture of all of us. It was taken as a family portrait on Alise's second birthday." He stepped back in disbelief." It said: 'The Aanwen Family Portrait. Princess Alise Dilyn Aanwen's second birthday.' That room was to hide her things. It's also where mother and father would disappear to when they had free ti-."

"-Merlin you had no right to be in that room." She interrupted me as her eyes started to gloss.

"He had every right mother!" It was Samuel's turn to speak .

"We have every right to know about Alise especially if she's in a coma because of me!" I yelled.

"Merlin it wasn't your fault! You were young. You didn't Know any-"

I cut her off. "Don't you dear give me sympathy, And even if it wasn't we had a right to Know. We're a family your Damn problem is Ours!" With that tears were flying out of my eyes as I walked out.

I heard my mother and the other knights yelled my name as I went to my room.

Morgana's POV

I stood there watching Merlin storm out of the room with the rest of us calling out to him.

"Morgana please!" I heard her majesty begged. Nodding my head I walked out after Merlin, leaving Samuel pondering over what just happened.

Heading to his room I couldn't help but feel as if there was more to the story than what Merlin had heard from James and what he remembered. I know he wants space but I'm gonna be there whether he wants me to or not.

'Merlin I'm coming in.' I thought.

'No Morgana please I want to be alone' he replied.

"I don't care" I said closing the door behind me. I found him laying on his bed shirtless.

" Your really stubborn you know that." He commented.

I smiled as I walked over to him." So I've been told."

Laying down next to him, he wrapped his arms around me in comfort." Do you want to talk about it?" I asked.

It was silent until he spoke. "No. I'm fine Morgana."

Turning to face him." No your not Merlin. You know you can talk to me about it. I'm here for you Merlin." I told him.

He was like that. Taking all the pain and dealing with it on his own and that's what I hated about him the most he burdens himself with the pain and don't ask for help. My thoughts were rendered silent as I his soft lips on mine. Kissing him back, the once beside me Merlin was now hovering over me without breaking the kiss. I felt him smiling against my lips."Best way to get you to stop thinking. And I know....tell you what." I looked at him to flustered to do anything but nod."we'll talk about it in the morning but for now let's relax." I nodded.

Laughing as he tickled me. "That's my girl." He joked.

Trying to contain my laughter. "Me-...Merlin s-s-stop" I said in between laughter.

He laughed. Kissing me one last time, merlin plopped down on top of me."Merlin get off of me." I said trying to push him off.

"Never!" He whined.

"Merlin!" I said.

Lifting his head he spoke." You have to say it first." He smiled.

I looked at him and smiled." I love you with all my heart." I said as he lifted himself off me.

Wrapping himself around me once more. He gently kissed my forehead."Even in Death. I love you too Morgana, Goodnight my love."He whispered.

"Hmm." Was all I could say as I drifted off to sleep. With nothing but a smile on my face. Hoping it will stay that way for him.

I love you too Merlin

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OMG I just might cry 😭😭😭😭There so adorable together.

I thought I need to stop with all the sadness. So what the heck here you go.

So how was your New Years guys?

See yah😘

~FRdeian