Okay I know that it was over a year ago that I finish The Fomorroh's Poison but here is a sequel for anyone that wanted it. It has been a long time coming but I do hope that you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed writing it.
And there is even more good news. I have written all the chapters for this, so this will be updated 3 times a week.
I hope you enjoy.
Wedding Dreams
Merlin skidded as he reached the corner and used the wall to push himself off. He should have been so stupid to think everything was okay. He should have increased the guard. He should have known that he would come back on the day that they were going to be the most vulnerable. He hadn't seen anyone as he rushed from one side of the castle to the other.
He slowed down as the first victim came into view. He was slumped against the wall, surrounded by his own blood. Merlin could feel his shoes start to stick to the floor as he got closer and closer to the chapel. This was meant to be their day. It was meant to be perfect. He could feel the tears coming.
He stood at the doors for a few moments. He allowed him the happy ending. Why couldn't he have his?
Merlin pushed open both of the doors as hard as he could and ran through them as the scene unfolded.
Morgana turned to the door and his breath got caught in his throat. She was beautiful. The white dress was plain but only added to her beauty. Her hair had been braided and flowers had been placed in. The dress itself showed off her curves and Merlin was sure that she was the most beautiful person he had ever seen.
But the crisis hadn't got away and Arthur took the moment to lunge forward. Morgana pushed him away with her magic as she screamed out. But the damage had already been done. The white dress quickly turned red. Merlin's feet felt stuck to the floor as he tried to reach her to catch her before she fell to the floor.
He watched as Arthur got up off the floor and walked towards him.
"I thought we were friends."
Merlin just shook his head and the tears fell as he watched Morgana's chest fall for the last time.
"Not so powerful now."
Merlin registered the pain and screamed out.
He bolted up, panting hard. He wiped his eyes as the tears fell out of them. It had been a dream. He knew it had. But he had to check.
Merlin threw back the covers and placed his feet on the cold floor. He grabbed the closest tunic and pulled it over his head. He had to check that she was alright.
The scene played out in his mind all the way to her chambers. It would be the last night that he would have to make the long walk to make sure she was okay for in the morn, they would be wed and then they would have to be in the same chambers as they were required to make an heir to their throne.
By this point, Merlin had managed to get his breathing back and he prayed that she was still asleep. He slowly turned the handle and pushed open the door.
She did look beautiful with her hair splayed out across the pillow. She was fine but Merlin couldn't rely on that. He knew what he had to do in the morning.
"Tell Merlin that I do not need guards outside of my door."
"Milady, Lord Emrys believes it would be best. He has told me that if you asked he has had a feeling."
"Tell Merlin I do not need guards to monitor my every move." Morgana almost screamed. "I am going from my chambers to the chapel where I hope that he already is. It would be bad luck if I am killed or harmed between there."
Jon bowed. "Yes milady."
She watched him go before sitting back down for her handmaids to finish helping her get ready. She was nervous. She was told if she wasn't it would be right. She knew Merlin was the right choice. She knew that she could rely on him and that he would always protect her. But sometimes he could be frustrating.
She was practically confined to her chambers as it is without having two guards standing outside. Everything was going to go smoothly. It was their day. It was their chance to be happy.
And who says that villains don't get a happy ending?
Arthur paced up and down the clearing as he waited for Gwen to arrive. Today he was getting married to the girl of his dreams. He could now that he was the King of Camelot. He might still be frustrated with the fact that he had lost his kingdom to his secret sister and manservant but he enjoyed the simpler life as a peasant. It also meant he could marry whoever he wanted and he was going to take that opportunity with both hands.
He looked around the clearing to see who was there.
"Where is Gwaine?" Arthur said.
His former knight all looked away.
"We … we haven't seen him for a couple of days." Elyan said.
"We haven't really seen him since the date of Merlin and Morgana's wedding was announced." Leon added.
"Wait … why I haven't I been told this?"
"We did try to. You were too busy with your own plans." Percival said.
Arthur groaned. "So where is he?"
Merlin bounced on the spot as he waited for Morgana to come through the chapel doors. If she looked anything like she did in his dream then he knew she would be beautiful. To hell with it, if she walked in with a servant's dress on, she would still be the most beautiful woman in the room.
He had swapped his usual attire for something more fitting for a king. The trousers he wore were made of leather rather than wool. His blue tunic was made of silk. He had one of Arthur's old hunting coats on. If anything, he looked the part that he was about to take one. But he still couldn't help if he didn't feel it. It was a big jump. Less than two years ago, he was a servant to the king, now he was about to become a king.
He still managed to keep his neckerchief though. Morgana had insisted that he could keep it in his attire. She said that she had thought of many things to do with it.
He closed his eyes as he heard the doors open. He took a deep breath before turning to look at her. She was breath taking, exactly as she was in his dream.
She smiled widely as she reached him and took his outstretched arm.
"Today we are here to witness the joining of Merlin Emrys and Morgana Pendragon. There is something that I have to ask, is there anyone here who have any reason to why these two souls cannot be joined then may they speak now or forever hold their peace." The priest said.
Merlin sighed with relief as the chapel remained silent.
"May you face each other for your vows."
He turned and smiled at her. He held out his right as she held out hers. The priest wrapped the ribbon around their hands and turned to Merlin.
"Do you, Merlin Emrys, take Morgana Pendragon to be your wife, to be her constant friend, her partner in life and her true love? To Love her without reservation, honour and respect her, protect her from harm, comfort her in times of distress and to grow with her in mind and spirit?"
"I do." Arthur said.
He gave Gwen a smile as the priest turned to her.
"Do you, Guinevere Leodegrance, take Arthur Pendragon to be your husband, to be his constant friend, his partner in life and his true love? To Love him without reservation, honour and respect him, protect him from harm, comfort him in times of distress and to grow with him in mind and spirit?"
Gwen smiled at Arthur. She knew her answer the moment that he kissed her the first time.
"I do."
Merlin squeezed Morgana's hand.
"Ye are Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone." They said in unison. "I give ye my Body, that we Two might be One. I give ye my Spirit, till our Life shall be Done. I pledge to you that yours will be the name I cry aloud in the night and the eyes into which I smile in the morning. I pledge to you the first bite of my meat and the first drink from my cup. I pledge to you my living and my dying, each equally in your care. I shall be a shield for your back and you for mine. I shall not slander you, nor you me. I shall honour you above all others, and when we quarrel we shall do so in private and tell no strangers our grievances. This is my wedding vow to you. This is the marriage of equals."
They smiled at each other and waited for the priest to finish the service.
"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may …" He stopped as the doors of the chapel flew open.
"Darn, I missed it. I do love a good wedding."
"Gwaine?" Merlin said.
He walked down the alter and fell to one knee.
"I want to be on your side. I accept that Morgana is the true queen."