The Prince's Return (A Prince Merlin AU )

Chapter 20 pt.1

Third Person

"I told you to stay in Aratheial with my mother." Merlin argued as he stood up in front of her.

Sighing  Morgana took a step forward. "Exactly Merls you told me. You know I don't take kindly to you using your authority on me." She said folding her hands. "Besides I want to help and I don't care about some prophecy."

Merlin gruff in defeat. He knew all to well that he wasn't going to get her to change her mind and it wasn't  like he could take her back since she'd probably just find another way back to Camelot. " I know you don't, but I do!" Morgana followed Merlin's footsteps as he lead her to sit down.

The two didn't speak, they just stared. Stared as if it were their last sight. Both couldn't bare to see the other gone, so they decided to just sit and watch. Savoring the moments they had left. For they did not know what was to come on their venture to Camelot, but there was one thing they did know and that was their love for one another. They love each other to the moon and back and that was no joke. Finally breaking the silence Merlin looked around; making sure the others were still asleep. Looking into his lover's eyes and smiled. "Morgana" he said softly.

Looking into his eyes Morgana's response was a simple 'hmm'.

" During the time that we've known each other we have gone through a lot . From battles to wars. From happy to sad and throughout it all I couldn't be happier. Even when there were times I wanted to hold you within my arms and never let you go and others were I wanted to murder the other knights myself for wanting you dead. And even though there's still more to come you stood by me and kept my sanity at bay always saying that only one of us should act inhumane. I want to say thank you and that I love you." Looking at Morgana's already watering eyes Merlin god on one knee surprising Morgana as she cupped her face in shock and embarrassment. " So with that being said Morgana la fay Pendragon Will you marry me?"

Her heart collapsing as she bobbed her head yes. The overwhelming feeling of excitement filled the air as Merlin rapped his arms around his bride to be and spinning her around on circles. When he put her down Merlin smiled and put a diamond engagement ring onto her finger. A beautiful ring that shined under moons light, finally kissing her lightly on her lips. They laid there on the prince's bedroll just talking for hours. Not knowing when the other fell into a light slumber, they both slept with only there words on their minds.

'I love you'

The morning sun shone down on the couple as Merlin watched Morgana while she slept. Tracing the features along her face. As if feeling his stares, Morgana slowly opened her eyes and smiled at the sight before her. " Merlin, what are you doing?" she asked gently rubbing her hands against his cheeks.

Taking a hold of her hand as he kisses the inside of her left palm, making her blush." Just admiring my fiance."he smirked.

Soon enough everyone is up and riding alongside them. Alise's expression widens in excitement and shock when she glimpse Morgana's engagement ring. As if on que Alise informs her brother and other knights."something happened last night."

Everyone's face goes weary. " Not like that guys. I mean I think Merlin purposed to morgana."

Shock filled the air as they take in Alise's words." Hey Merlin!" Gwaine calls out.

Meeting Gwaine's eyes as he looks over his shoulders as he heard his name Merlin answered." Yes."

" Oh nothing! We just wanted to say Congrats man and when's the wedding?" Arthur chimed.

Merlin goes pale. Seeing the look on his face laughter filled the air.

But that same laughter came to an end as they came upon the outskirts of Camelot and was greeted by some of Arthur's men." Sire!"