i like it!

That was a very good character study of morgana, and well written too.

Awesome... good on its own... potential for more.

nice

You really are the Queen of the one-shot.

Now, I either haven't seen Mulan or, if I have, it didn't make much impression so the parallels are lost on me but I enjoyed this a great deal.

Nice subtle M/M. I loved the image of Morgana's life being so out of her control that the only thing she can take some definitive action about is her hair. It's almost like a child who refuses to toilet train because, if they can control nothing else, they can at least control that.

I was curious about the ankle thing though - I was waiting for her to confront him about it or for it to lead to something.

Omg, I won't lie, when I saw "Mulan," I was like, "YES! I LOVE that movie!" Hahahaha, what can I say? Child of the '90s. :D

Anyways, this was a fabulous story. I love the easy interaction between Merlin and Morgana, and the way you depict her frustration with her lot. Yes, she's privileged and she's got a lot going for her, but she's also trapped. And that comes across very well in her acts of defiance.

What intrigued me most was Merlin taking away Morgana's pain when she hurts her ankle. Is that their magical bond? Does he even realize he did that? Does Morgana start to suspect he has magic? Ooh, so many possibilities! :) And, of course, love that she doesn't have nightmares after he visits.

These two are so great together. Lovely story!

Oh, my, this is beautiful. Mulan is a very good parallel/reflection of what Morgana is trapped in. Wonderfully done, with some great Merlin/Morgana undertones. Keep writing!

I love Morgana's inner turmoil - and they way you show her fustration at her gilded cage. Very well written

That was wonderful. It really captured the feelings I imagine Morgana to have in her heart and soul.

It certainly captured Uther's inflexibility as well-he's such a pig.

I like the way you described Merlin's actions.

Great work.