Hello,

So, this will be my first story with more than one chapter :) It's already finished, I rewrote it from my diary into computer. I'll post every day one new chapter. It's set after 2x09 Lady of the lake again :) And again, as always: I'm sorry for my grammar mistakes...

So, here's the first chapter:

Story: Whose side are you on Morgana?
Chapter 1: Strange flower
By: Mischel

Arthur didn't want to admit it, but he was worried about Merlin. His servant was usually cheerful and didn't care about the fact, that Arthur was prince. But now, after he found Merlin sitting and polishing his boots with the most sad face he has ever seen... Something was bothering him, but as he knows Merlin, he won't open his feelings to him. But Merlin wasn't just Arthur's manservant. He was his friend and as his friend, Arthur wanted to know why is Merlin so sad. He wanted to help him. Why he was so protective for Merlin? He didn't know. He just wanted to be sure, Merlin is okay and noone will hurt him.

Arthur stood up from his chair and walked to the window. Outside was a warm sunny day. Where can Merlin probably be? And what is he doing now? Arthur decided to find out. Find out, what's bothering Merlin. As his friend, he wanted to know his problems, share these problems, and if he can, he wanted to help him.

Merlin wasn't in the castle. He was sitting on the shore of the lake Avalon, hugging his knees under his chin. Freya died two days ago. And he can still see her beautiful face. Dark hair, gorgeous eyes and her smile. Sweet smile. Her shy movements and then their first kiss...

One tear dropped from his eye down on his red neckerchief. Here, on this place, died his only love in his life. By the hand of man, he was destined to protect. Arthur. But he wasn't angry with him. Arthur just did what he thought was right. For his people. True, Freya was dangerous, but still. She was just a young cursed girl, that was afraid of what she was... was.

Now Merlin wanted to be alone, but unfortunately he heard a stick cracked somewhere behind him. Merlin turned around and saw his master: Arthur. Merlin turned back, wiped his eyes by his sleeve and slowly stood up to face Arthur. He didn't want to see Arthur now, but he was there. How could he even think he won't come? Of course he came. Surely to give him some new chores, that had to be done this evening.

"Merlin, what are you doing here?" asked Arthur and looked at Merlin. Merlin just tried to smile and look normal. Then he aswered:

"I was just... ehm... trying to find some herbs for Gaius" said Merlin and hoped Arthur will believe him. And why not? He was lying to him since they met. Merlin really wasn't proud of this thing, but he just had to. Had to pretend, that he wasn't what he was. That he was just another normal person, like lots of others.

Arthur looked at him confused "But Gaius didn't know where you are. I asked him..." said he, waiting for some explanation. Damn. He asked Gaius, what I was thinking about? That always when I'm out, herbs will save me?

"Yeah, well... it was meant to be a surprise, of course he didn't know." said Merlin, pleased, that he had this idea.

"You wanted to surprise him by some herbs?" asked Arthur disbelievingly.

"Yes, do you know something better to surprise him?" said Merlin with face, which clearly said, that he couldn't sometimes believe what an idiot Arthur is. Then Merlin started walking back to Camelot. Arthur mutely walked after him. He didn't believe Merlin. Yes, Gaius would be glad for some new herbs, but actually he was sure, this wasn't that reason, why was Merlin here. He didn't even have any herbs in hands. But apparently Merlin wasn't aware of this little fact. And before he could say something, Merlin asked:

"So... Why are you here?" He didn't even turn at him. He was still walking to the castle through the forest.

"I..." started Arthur, but hesitated. He didn't want to show, he was worry about Merlin. "I just wanted to give you some new chores, which means: sharpen my sword and polish my armour and then... then go to my chambers." Of course. What Merlin thought: chores. It wouldn't be even Arthur, if he wouldn't give him new and new chores again.

"Yes sire." was Merlin's neutral answer and looked back at the lake quickly. The place, where his love died. In his own hands...

"And again" noted Arthur and smirked.

"What?" asked Merlin, stopped and turned back to look at Arthur.

"You never call me sire" said Arthur and folded his arms on his chest.

"Yes I do"

"No, you don't" Arthur smiled "unless, something is bothering you or you're angry with me. And you're not angry with me, at least I think. So there is something, what's bothering you." Merlin looked down on the ground, refusing to look Arthur in eyes. "So..." continued Arthur "What is it?" asked he and tried to look Merlin in face, even if he was still looking on the ground. Just the fact, that Merlin was looking on the ground, apparently thinking, was enough for Arthur to know he was right. There was something.

"Nothing." was only answer.

"Merlin..." Arthur looked at him and put his hands on Merlin's shoulders "I know you enough to be sure, there is something. Something, that's bothering you... " Arthur crouched slightly to look at Merlin. But Merlin just looked away. "So... what is it?" asked Arthur once more.

Merlin closed his eyes, thinking. He really wanted to tell Arthur about Freya. But on the other side he didn't want to. He didn't know why, but he decided to hide his feelings again. He looked at Arthur and said quietly:

"Really, nothing..." Then he quickly turned around and walked towards Camelot again. But he didn't manage to hide small tears in his eyes, when he was thinking about Freya and decided to lie Arthur again. He didn't want to show Arthur how he was feeling, but just a bit longer and he could burst into tears again. He said that quietly, because he wasn't sure, if his voice would be shaky or not.

And Merlin was right. Arthur noticed that small tears in his friend's eyes. But decided to let it be. At least for now. But once, they'll be back in Camelot, he will ask Merlin again. And this time, he hoped, Merlin will entrust to him.

Morgana was standing by a window in her chambers. She was looking out at the people, walking on the courtyard in this sunny and warm day. She was happy. And was even happier, when she saw Merlin and Arthur walking down there. She smiled.

"Morgana?" said Gwen. She went into Morgana's chambers just a moment ago.

"Yes Gwen?" Morgana turned to her and smiled again, when she saw a big blue flowers in Gwen's hands.

"Look, these someone sent for you" She smiled too and Morgana went closer to her. They both sniffed to the gorgeous flower, but right then, everything went suddenly black. They both fell on the floor unconscious and started disappearing...

So, this was the first chapter. Did you like it? Was it good/bad? Any unbearable grammar mistakes? Tell me please in reviews :) This is my first longer story, so I just hope you liked it :)

So next time :)