What's Meant To Be

Disclaimer: I don't own Merlin or any of the characters

Author's Note: Back after who knows how long. I am a bit out of practice so I apologise if it is not very good. I also know that this chapter is basically a transcript of Merlin Series 5 episode 1 and 2 - "Arthur's Bane".

Summary: Mordred and Sefa met and fell in love. But after Mordred stabbed Morgana in the back she wants revenge. How will Sefa factor into Morgana's plans against Mordred?

Six months.

It had been six months since he had last seen Sefa.

Ever since he had teamed up with that slave trader he missed her terribly. However Mordred knew that both of them had responsibilities to attend to, especially know after so much had changed.

One thing that Mordred never expected, was to be reunited with Morgana. Arriving at the Fortress of Ismere he was pleased to see Morgana again. He remembered how she had treated him and looked after him when he was a child.

"I feared you were dead." Morgana said watching Mordred eat, which he clearly hadn't done so in a while, as they sat at the table just the two of them. "It's dangerous for those of us with magic."

Mordred paused and said, "It's not been easy." Grabbing an apple Morgana continued, "For anyone of us."

"Sorcery frightens people. Even some of those who claim to support it" Mordred contemplated as Morgana took a bite of her apple.

Genuinely intrigued Morgana asked, "You see a lot?" Remembering what he'd been through in recent years he replied, "I've learnt to. I've had to. If I was not to be burnt at the stake or exploited for another man's gain."

Morgana nodded understanding where he was coming from, "Attitudes will change soon. The Old Religion will reign once more. There'll be nothing to fear once Arthur and his kind are cleansed from the Earth."

Leaning back in his chair Mordred was at first pleased at the prospect of his people no longer being persecuted but when he heard Morgana say that she would cleanse Arthur and his kind from the earth, his smile fell for two reasons.

One : He believed Arthur was good and right and he could now see just how much Morgana had changed. Mordred now didn't recognise the woman in front of him.

Two: Arthur had earlier escaped from the slave trader's custody and he realised he would have to now tell Morgana.

Looking down, Mordred said, "You know we had Arthur in our grasp." He didn't dare look up to see the look he now knew would be on Morgana's face.

Forcing himself to look up he continued. "He escaped." It was easy to see that Morgana was not pleased with this development but she replied, "You let him go?" Clearly trying to hide her anger.

Trying to explain the situation Mordred looked uneasy, "He got away." Morgana replied to this in a tense voice, "How? Who let him go?" Her anger increasing.

"It was an accident." Morgana suddenly stood up and cutlery flew off the table. "Kill him! That's all they had to do!" Seething she continued while Mordred looked down, "I'm a high priestess. I have the power of the heavens in my hands and yet he continues to defy me."

Mordred looked up again, "Morgana." he tried to interrupt but she continued. Mordred stood up and spoke quietly, "Calm yourself."

"I want his annihilation Mordred. I want to put his head on a spike and watch as the crows feast on his eyes." With this the warning bell sounded interrupting the two and Morgana smiled realising the significance, "Arthur." Mordred just looked down as both left to find Arthur.

As both himself and Morgana searched for Arthur so many questions ran through his mind. What had happened to Morgana? What or who was it that had turned her into this person before him?

Also Morgana had informed him that she had been working with Ruadan, who he knew to be Sefa's father. Morgana had also informed him that Sefa had been sent to Camelot as a spy for her father and that she had been discovered and sentenced to death. Internally he was panicking, if Ruadan had gone to save her, why hadn't he returned? Was Sefa dead or could he get to Camelot and save her? Thought after thought ran through his mind until he saw Morgana stop in front of him as they heard Arthur ahead of them.

"How good of you to save me the trouble of finding you?" Arthur stopped with his back turned towards them and went for his sword but quickly realised it wasn't there.

"Oh dear, how remiss of you? Your bravery's matched only by your stupidity. What on earth do you think you'd achieve by coming here?" Arthur stood firm, "I'm here to free my men."

Morgana responded by hovering a dagger in front of Arthur's face causing him to jump back momentarily before Morgana stabbed his shoulder and Arthur dropped to the ground.

"This time there really seems to be no way out" Morgana said as she and Mordred approached Arthur. "I'm sorry about what our father did to you." This had clearly hit a nerve with Morgana who quickly replied, "Uther was never my father."

"We are brother and sister." Arthur said as he struggled to get up. "Funny how you choose to remember that with my dagger at your back." Morgana replied clearly pleased at the position she that she had Arthur in.

Arthur shook his head in disbelief and turned to face Morgana, "What happened to you, Morgana? As a child you were so kind, so compassionate." Morgana looked curious for a moment before saying, "I grew up." She then stabbed Arthur again, making him fall to the ground.

"You're right to cower before my hand. I am more powerful than you could ever imagine." Arthur breathing more heavily said, "Yet with all that, you choose to do nothing but hate." Morgana smiled and laughed silently to herself, "Uther taught me well. Goodbye Arthur Pendragon." At that moment Merlin entered with Mordred drawing his dagger before Morgana flung Merlin into the cave wall.

"Morgana. Please." Arthur said as Mordred approached Morgana from behind as she knocked Arthur out. "Don't speak dear brother. It's too late." Before she could say the spell that would end Arthur's life and as Arthur began to regain consciousness, Mordred stabbed Morgana.

Her dagger dropped to the ground, as did she. Looking up at Mordred she looked at him with disbelief, "Mordred." she wheezed before losing consciousness.

Mordred helped Arthur out of the cave and returned to Camelot with Arthur, Merlin and the Knights. There he was knighted and became Sir Mordred and one of the Knights of the Round Table.

Outside of the main hall, Mordred began to remove his cloak when Merlin's voice came from behind him, "Here." Mordred looked behind him as Merlin approached. "Let me help you with that." Merlin reached around and took off Mordred's cloak. Mordred looked unsure but replied, "Thank you."

"You know...if Arthur knew you had magic, things would be...very different." Merlin said before walking away to put down Mordred's cloak and the smile from Mordred's face disappeared as he turned around.

"Tell me something." Merlin asked walking up to Mordred to take his gloves and aid Mordred in removing his armour. "Of course." Mordred replied. "You saved Arthur's life. Why?"

Mordred stared at Merlin for a few moments, "Because Arthur is right. The love that binds us is more important than the power we wield. Morgana had forgotten that." No more was said between the two but Merlin looked at Mordred, thinking about what Mordred had said. Mordred gave a smile before Merlin left with Mordred's armour and cloak.

Mordred turned around and his smile fell before he left as well. His thoughts once again overtaken by Sefa and how she was faring. Mordred had no idea that when Ruadan had come to Camelot to free Sefa that he had succeeded and that Sefa was now on the run while Ruadan was dead.

Well, here's the prologue to my story. I hope you like it. Please review, but no flames.

Thank you x