CHAPTER 7

Merlin still had his head turned away from her but she gently reached out stroked his ear. He turned around and she saw tears running down his cheek. She brushed the tears away before kissing him passionately. He returned it and ran his fingers through her hair and she leaned in closer. Soon she was practically sitting on his lap and she wrapped her arms around his neck. Eventually she pulled back for air and they both took deep breaths.

"I am so sorry." Merlin said on the edge of tears again

"Shh, it's ok. The past is in the past."

She rested her head on his chest listening to his heartbeat and he kissed the top of her head. She smiled and tightened her grip on him. Not only was she doing this to get him to do what she wanted but she was enjoying the affection he was giving her. She dreamed about him holding him like this since she got herself enchanted. While she knew she was under an enchantment, she was sure he had no idea.

"I love you." he muttered as he nuzzled her hair.

"Do you love me enough to help me?" she asked as she looked up at him. "Please Merlin."

He sighed "Alright. I will."

She grinned and kissed him quickly "Thank you. Think about it, we can return magic to Camelot and rule together."

His frowned "I don't think I want to rule Camelot."

She laughed "Every queen needs her king silly." she nuzzled his neck.

"The things I do for you." Merlin said as he wrapped his arms around her. "Luckily your worth it."

"I am so happy I have you." Morgana replied as she put her head gently on Merlin's chest again and closed her eyes in complete bliss.

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Merlin watched as Morgana slept on his chest and his arms were around her. They talked for awhile longer before Morgana fell asleep. He adored the sight of her and loved the fact that she was curled up to him so closely.

He really did not want to betray Camelot and he hated the thought of ruining his own destiny. It was her smile, when he agreed to help her she had such a big grin across her face. It had been so long since she smiled like that and he wanted it to happen every moment of every day. Merlin would do anything to make her smile like that again especially if she was smiling like that at him.

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Morgana and Merlin spent the past few days practicing magic. They traded spells. Merlin taught her simple spells like unlocking doors and conquering up things. Morgana tried to teach him defense spells although he already knew most of them. The few he did not know he mastered with in hours while it took Morgana weeks. Merlin was powerful.

It was perfect. It made it a lot easier to plan how to take over Camelot with Merlin with such powers. Heck, by how much Merlin told Morgana how many times he saved Camelot, it seemed that he was the only thing in her way from taking Camelot. Now that they worked together it was only a matter of time before they took it over.

She helped Merlin into ragged cloths and helped him look as helpless as possible. The plan was to have him walk into Camelot and say he was he was kidnapped by bandits and that they were planning on selling him into slavery. Luckily he escaped and had been walking for days until he got back to Camelot. Knowing how foolish Arthur was; Morgana was sure it was going to work.

"Remember, even if your caught make sure not to show anyone of your magic." Morgana replied as they bidded each other goodbye.

Merlin rolled his eyes "I kept this secret for years, I think I can manage that." he replied

Morgana smiled "Meet me outside Camelot in a week. Gather as much information as you can." she kissed him on the cheek.

"I love you" Merlin said as he pulled her into a hug and kissed her. "See you soon."

They pulled away from each other and Merlin held out his hand. He whispered a spell and made a flower appear. He put it behind her ear and kissed her one last time before walking off.

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