Merlin FanFic

Leave Now

It was now or never. Merlin knew that he had to choose between Arthur and Morgana. He could feel his heart-shattering. He glanced between them both, and Arthur looked at him helplessly. Merlin could see that Arthur was accepting his fate. He glanced at Morgana, and he could see the hatred behind her eyes and all the hurt. It made his heart break even more, but it made him decide.
"I am so sorry." He whispered. Looking at Morgana, he stepped before Arthur, blocking him from her. Merlin took a deep breath and threw his magic at her. He heard her scream as she flew backwards, and he tried hard not to let the tears fall. Morgana fell to the floor in a heap and struggled to sit up, feeling the dizziness. She glanced at Merlin, feeling betrayed and hurt as she thought he would understand, but she then realized that Merlin would always pick Arthur. Merlin thought it was his destiny and was easily fooled. She looked up at his face, and she knew that he was hurting like she was. She could also see that he didn't want to hurt her but had no choice. Morgana knew she had no option either, so she pulled herself to her feet and glared at Merlin, making sure not to tap into her pain and let the anger flow. She knew that it would be better for them both.
"It was always Arthur, wasn't it?" She spat, and Merlin felt the words stab into his chest as he shook his head.
"I know where my responsibilities lie, Morgana, and I'm not blinded by hate."
"Hate?" Morgana laughed coldly, and Merlin couldn't help but feel sorry for her. 
"You don't know the meaning of the word Merlin! You always give in and are taken in too easily." Merlin felt the rage course through his veins.
"Enough of this! Leave now, Morgana!" He roared, and Morgana felt slightly shaken at the power radiating from him. She knew that he would never hurt her. He loved her too much. She just laughed.
"You won't do anything, Merlin; you are too soft." Merlin then saw red and couldn't take it anymore. He allowed all his anger to flow through him and launched it at Morgana. She saw it coming, used her magic to dodge the attack, and threw more magic back at him. Merlin pushed it away like it was nothing and kept throwing attacks at her while slowly approaching her. Morgana started to panic as his attacks got stronger and stronger, and she couldn't deflect power like that. She used all her power to push him back, but nothing happened. Merlin kept pushing it away like it was nothing. He then came to a stop in front of her, and he glared at her.
"You will leave Camelot right now and not return. I will not kill you, as that would be too easy." He watched as her eyes widened, and he was glad she was scared. He was too angry to care.
"Leave. Now." He growled, and Morgana then knew that she had crossed the line and scuttled out of the room, heading towards the knight's quarters to find Gwaine. She smiled, an idea forming in her mind.

Merlin was still breathing heavily after Morgana had left, and he didn't know what to feel. He heard Arthur getting up and walking towards him. Merlin did not move or turn around. He felt a firm hand on his shoulder.
"Thank you, Merlin." Merlin said nothing as he kept staring at where Morgana had stood. Arthur didn't know what to say or do as he watched Merlin. He could see the pain on his face, and his heart went out to him. He felt sorry for having to choose but was glad he had chosen him. He didn't know what he would have done if he had chosen Morgana. Arthur pursed his lips and decided to leave Merlin alone to deal with his thoughts. Arthur left the throne room and headed straight to Gaius, who was in his chambers. The old man looked up at Arthur and Gaius, then knew that something awful had happened and braced himself.
"What happened?" He demanded, and Arthur then launched into what happened with the battle, with Merlin choosing Arthur's side. Gaius sighed once Arthur had finished.
"Where is he now?" He asked.
"Throne room." Gaius nodded.
"It is best if we leave him some space, sire. Where are the children?" Arthur was confused for a moment and then realized that he hadn't seen Merlin's children in a while and felt guilty for making Merlin work so much and making him spend less time with them.
"They are in their chambers, I believe." Gaius then had a dreaded thought and looked at Arthur, panicking.
"What is it, Gaius?"
"Where did Morgana go?"
"I believe she left Camelot straight away. Why?" Gaius shook his head and felt that something was wrong.
"Do you know for sure where the children are, sire?" Arthur frowned,  confused, and then got onto the same thought as Gaius, and he felt his blood go cold. Arthur spun and raced from the room, calling the guards. He ran to their chambers and broke through the door to find them empty. Arthur could feel the dread and demanded that the knights search the kingdom for Morgana and the children. The knights nodded, feeling the urgency, and left immediately. Arthur raced back to the throne room, where Merlin still stood frozen. Arthur didn't want to break the news to Merlin, but he knew he had no choice.
"Merlin?" He asked gently. Merlin didn't move or look at him.
"This is really important, Merlin. It's your children." Merlin knew that Arthur's tone of voice was off, and he snapped his eyes to Arthur's.
"What do you mean?" He demanded. Arthur grimaced.
"Morgana has taken them and gone." Merlin felt the blood drain from his face and fell into despair.
"No, " he whispered. He couldn't let her take the children; they were his world.
"We have every knight looking for them now, Merlin. We will find them." Merlin's mind started to race. He knew that they wouldn't be able to find them; she would guard them with her magic. Merlin got to his feet, not realizing he had been on the floor, and began to go outside.
"Merlin?" Arthur called. Merlin turned to look at him.
"Where are you going?" Arthur demanded, and Merlin began to walk away from Arthur.
"You won't find them, Arthur. I know what she is like, but I know someone who can." He called over his shoulder, and he could see Arthur jogging to catch up to him.
"Who?" Merlin gave a small smile.
"The great dragon, of course." Arthur shivered, still uncomfortable with magic and not around dragons.
"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Merlin nodded.
"If anyone can find them, then he can." Merlin left the castle with Arthur hot on his heels. Merlin began to pick up the pace, and soon, they ran through the town and towards the outskirts. Merlin stopped in a large field and began to command the dragon to come to him using his dragon-lord tone. Arthur watched in awe as Merlin called the dragon to him. He could feel the power coming from him. Suddenly, they both heard the dragon's roar and saw him come into view before landing in front of them. The dragon bowed slightly to Merlin, and Merlin did the same.
"What can I do for you, young warlock? I can see you have brought Arthur Pendragon." Arthur opened his mouth to speak but then closed it again. He was speechless at the sight of the dragon.
"Morgana has taken my children and run; I need someone who can find them, " the dragon smiled.
"And you think I can do this?" Merlin glared.
"I know you can."
"Well, young warlock, if you had taken my advice in the first place, we wouldn't be here today with you asking for my help." Merlin grimaced.
"I know, and I have suffered the consequences because of it. I can't let her take my children. Please help me." The dragon looked at Merlin before glancing at Arthur, then turning back to Merlin and bowing his head.
"I will see what I can do, Merlin." With that, he took off into the sky, leaving Arthur stunned and Merlin hopeful.