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Emerald and Sapphire
Chapter Five – The Union of Camelot
The two royals remained in Morgana’s old bedroom in silence, they would soon meet with the council, where Arthur would take decisions that were to change the course of history as it was proven later on. His marriage with Gwen was to be officially canceled and announced, laws about executing people concerned with the use of magic were to be deleted and Morgana was to be announced as the soon-to-be-queen of Camelot. They knew there would be a hard day to deal with as the knights and the council knew Morgana was back and some of them were determined not only to decline Morgana but even send her into trial for her crimes with Morgause.
Morgana watched as Arthur stared out of the window, something they both did ever since they were very young, the grey clouds in an April day outside seemed as an omen for what was to follow during the meeting and Morgana, even without her powers, could see the worry and the stress in Arthur, in his posture, his lips who made a thin line, his eyes who seemed misty.
‘I know it will be hard for you to stand up against the council and the knights.’ She finally said softly and Arthur sighed and looked at her as the lady approached slowly in her blue outfit, he opened one arm and she moved close to his embrace. They hadn’t spoken a lot in the past two days, ever since she returned, and after their encounter with Merlin, they had kept a small distance, mostly for Arthur to realize and calculate the new facts in his life.
Morgana wanted to tell him so many things, wanted to reassure him of even more but deep down she knew he knew, they could understand each other ever since they were children, they could know what the other was thinking about and if they were to leave their bickering and stubbornness, they knew how to help each other.
‘It’s what needs to be done,’ Arthur only said and kissed Morgana’s cheek lovingly, they hadn’t became intimate, even through so much, they had decided that their wedding night would be the night they became one, for now, kisses and embraces and exchange of lovewords were enough to show their love, a love reborn as a phoenix after what Morgause had done to both.
‘I trust you and the future you have told me about,’ Arthur said softly and Morgana smiled gently at him, the both knew there was no other choice anyway so they had to follow the path Morgana had seen, especially after the one Merlin had tried to set up was down, especially after what Mordred had promised to Morgana... They knew they were siblings and that would cause problems initially but they also knew that soon enough, they were going to make it, for a fair Camelot and if Arthur wanted to hope so, for Albion as well.
‘What happened with the druids? Tell me,’ Arthur asked and Morgana sighed, there was no reason hiding or postponing the truth, he had to know, after all, Mordred seemed as the main cause of Arthur’s death in her dreams.
‘I spoke with their future leader, Mordred,’ Morgana started and Arthur waited for her to continue, not surprised for the boy’s future. ‘He is my nephew, Arthur, I had no idea but he is Morgause’s son, probably that’s why I felt a certain pull towards him from the first moment,’ Morgana revealed and Arthur looked at her shocked this time, he closed his eyes and sighed as he now knew why people were so angry with Camelot, he still remembered the boy’s stare, those piercing eyes that now almost reminded him of Morgana’s.
‘I see…’ Arthur said and Morgana sighed and nodded as she too, looked out of the window.
‘That’s why I couldn’t take him with me, I offered him a position here, by my side… but he refused… and I understand how he feels… betrayed, angry, sad… I know.’ Morgana whispered and took a shaky breath to calm herself, Mordred was now her biggest internal wound, Uther was gone, Arthur was back, she was in Camelot but now she was feeling like the criminal she hated so much back then and she knew Mordred was the victim she once was.
‘I hate to know that my sister’s son is out there, against me, you and Camelot, I hate to know he hates me,’ Morgana whispered and this time Arthur hugged her with both arms and held her close, she wasn’t crying, she rarely cried, mostly let the fears fall before she could stop, like now, she was a strong woman.
‘Morgause and Mordred had indeed their reasons,’ Arthur finally admitted, in the past months, he had thought with a less fogged head of what had happened and now that he knew more of the truth, he understood, despite his proud character, he knew, a lot of Camelot’s enemies had every right to hate the place and the royals of it… ‘Like you, but now, we’re here to make most of it right, we’re here to repair as much of this mess as we can…’ Arthur whispered in addition and felt Morgana nodding her head and moving slightly away, he took away her tears, like he had done rarely in the past, during their teen years, before they could put their inner masks back on and act stubborn, now they were so much different, so much changed.
‘Right,’ Morgana finally said with a teary smile. ‘I chose you and our future over Mordred and Morgause’s death and a life out of Camelot, now it’s time for both of us to choose a right path over this temple of fear that Camelot is turned into by the wrong people.’ Morgana added and Arthur nodded, it pained him to accept Morgana’s hatred for Uther, their father, but he had to admit: it was a justified hatred, a hatred he had even felt spurting inside him when he learnt about Uther having lied about his mother… A hatred that spurted every time his father killed an innocent woman, child or team of people…
‘I need to ask you something,’ Arthur said and Morgana waited for him to continue. ‘I have heard so many things about you in the past months, about having a secret castle inside the forest, about going to Avalon and staying there, about becoming a priestess there, before Gaius could be executed, he had told me that while the goblin had possessed him, he had looked into your heart and he had seen evilness, he had seen ugly things…’ Arthur added and saw Morgana’s eyes remaining the same, he knew what that meant, she was hurt, ‘I do not mean to hurt you, I just need to know your side of the story, because I love you, Morgana and I want to be in your side, but I need to know… try to understand me, in less than days I have learnt so many things, so many things I only had suspected before, now click into place and so many more break apart…’ Arthur added and Morgana’s eyes softened, like the rest of her posture. She knew how is to be lost.
‘I understand…’ she first reassured him and then continued. ‘I am sure that the rumors ran wild while I was away so let me enlighten you. I indeed, went to Avalon, in a try of mine to find some answers, and even though my powers became stronger, and ordered, I didn’t become the priestess of the place, it is not my time…. Yet.’ Morgana started and Arthur nodded his head, understanding that one day, Avalon will be the place Morgana, on her own or not, will visit again…
‘As for what Gaius told you…’ Morgana said, and even if the name of the late man came out harshly, she softened as she continued. ‘It is partly true, Arthur… I have a cold heart, cold as stone, as he had said.’ Morgana said and Arthur shook his head almost in instinct.
‘You do not,’ he tried to comfort her.
‘I do, and I have accepted this fact, but only because it grew up to be like that, it grew up in fear and worry, in sadness and rejection and self-loathing, and as for me wanting to see Camelot destroyed to the core, it was true, in the past, when Camelot represented the temple of torture, of injustice and fear, I never hated a free Camelot, where children can be happy in any way they are born like. Gaius had looked inside my heart the only time the bracelet was off me, still, the spells were on but it was also how I was feeling at the time, blinded by all the hatred, yet, he had seen nothing of me against you…’ Morgana added and Arthur sighed but appreciated her truth, Morgana was the only person to talk her mind and heart for him, no matter how hard or annoying the things she had to say were, and she also was the only person who would speak so truthfully about herself, no matter how uncomfortable and dark truths she had to reveal...
‘You obviously failed,’ Morgana commented after a moment and Arthur looked at her in wonder.
‘In what?’ he asked softly.
‘Always tell when I lie… I had told you, more or less, about my dreams and fears…’ Morgana said and Arthur sighed and kissed her temple.
‘I didn’t want to believe that you could be different, I didn’t even want to think about it, the day you had rushed outside to stop me… when you told me of your dreams… I had thought you went crazy, I wanted to believe you were losing your mind than being of magic. Or when you tried to warn me of Sophia… I preferred to infuriate you than look deeper, in fear of what I might discover… Back then, I had thought I’d prefer you a little insane than magical, I was so wrong… I should have opened my eyes, I should have accepted what was crystal clear before me. But I am here now, Morgana…’ Arthur admitted and Morgana knew how hard it was for Arthur Pendragon to admit his wrongdoings, his failures, and indeed, her change was due to more things than one…
‘I am a troubled person…’ Morgana whispered, as well, admitting things she hated to.
‘Still… I am here for you,’ Arthur only repeated and they tightened their arms around each other.
‘My Lord! This is pure madness! She must have you under some spell!’ Sir Leon shouted and hit his fist on the tabletop as he pointed at Morgana who was calmly sat on a chair. The council had started at least an hour ago and Merlin had been asked not to attend as the truth was out and whispered upon the entire kingdom and this time the king wanted to show that he was under no spell of anyone. Arthur and Morgana had explained to the council what had happened after they were informed of the finalization of Arthur’s marriage and now the council was upon the new decisions taken by the king.
‘Keep your voice down,’ Arthur said patiently as he glanced at Morgana by his side who did her best not to infuriate more the already upset majority of knights and council members that argued around them.
‘Even if she hasn’t enchanted you, like you said your sister had done, how can you base your leadership on a future she saw? We know magic is forbidden in the kingdom, magic is a terrible thing and yet you base our future on something the witch saw?’ Sir Leon added in an angry voice and this time Morgana spoke.
‘The terrible thing you’re referring to, saved your life while you were in the hands of the druids, so instead of haunting and slaughtering them like animals, we could all have a free and healthy Camelot, if magic was involved.’ Morgana said and more arguments started over the table, there were some who supported Arthur as they had complete faith in him, but there were also others who couldn’t forget or forgive what Morgana had done to Camelot, a year and a half ago.
‘The main law of execution on people concerned with the use of magic will be canceled, yet, other, strict laws will be made for the prevention of crimes due the use of magical means. Now that my marriage with the former Queen is annulled I have every right to choose a new bride and I have made my choice. Even if Morgana is my half sister, I have every right to choose the right person for the throne, and I will do it right, we are not the first or the last relatives who get married, and a marriage as this will only bring a bright future of prosperity in Camelot.
‘Lets not fool ourselves, dear council members, we all know half of the kingdom is divided because of what has happened in the past, we know that half the kingdom worships me and half the kingdom worship the Lady Morgana. This won’t be only a marriage of significance however, it will also be a marriage of love, of trust, because most of us here know the Lady Morgana ever since we were all children, we know who she is and I hope you understand that most of her doing was due to the enchantments Morgause had upon her.’ Arthur said in a serious tone and the council members around him obviously valued his words and glanced at Morgana several times.
‘My power as king obviously needs only your opinion on matters but I honestly want your approval as well, for a Camelot ridden of fights over magic, of executions of children and women who practice the ways of the Old Religion, a witch and warlock can be as dangerous as a human with powerful weapons in his hands. With me as the king and Lady Morgana as the Queen, with her powers, we can know every neighboring kingdom’s moves, intentions and decisions, we can have the people united and our kingdom finally at peace.’ Arthur added and at least half of the council nodded while the rest shook their heads or murmured outraged. ‘If we make the right decisions now, in the future there will be no wars over magic and the religions, if we make it to blend the religions now, in a way for the people to feel comfortable in whatever they believe in, we’ll prevent the loss of countless lives in wars over nothing more but the names of the God we all believe in.’ Arthur added and even if some looked at him agape for what he was implying, others looked at him with respect as the Old Religion was far from dead or gone in Camelot. Christianity was slowly gaining followers but the Old Religion was the main, secret belief of people with all the traditions of the Sabbaths and Esbats still being practiced every year and the union of couples still being the hand-fasting and not the wedding the Christian countries would want for Camelot to have as well…
The next weeks for Camelot were a period of change, conflict and awareness. The news of the Lady Morgana being back and ready to become Queen had been spread first over Camelot, and then over all the kingdoms in a matter of days and the people were divided at first. The whole truth had been out and the fact of her hatred for Uther had made a lot of people dislike her, had also made more people understand and accept her as they had lost loved ones of their own who had been accused and executed, justified or not by the old King…
Even more people inside Camelot had revealed their true nature and with surprise, the people realized that the world was changing, they had learnt about Merlin as well and that was a proof of Magic indeed not being a bad thing necessarily. The whole secrecy had scared them but they could imagine how it would be for themselves to have magic in the world Uther had made for them.
More races started to approach Camelot, the druids kept their distance, but witches, tribes, orders and teams of human and non-human creatures who were friendly to Morgana and the concept of magic’s acceptance in the kingdom approached the palace, even with caution, and offered their alliance and friendship to the Lady Morgana and the King in exchange of their freedom and property that were given to them immediately.
Of course, there were the ones who wanted to cause problem, inside and outside the castle, a group of knights and elder council members had sworn never to obey Morgana’s authority and a few neighboring kingdoms had been outraged at Arthur’s decision of second wife, after the servant, the half-sister who had dethroned him, instead of some princess of their own. Yet none had dared to declare war or even revolution at the borders of Camelot as they knew apart Morgana’s blood status to Arthur, her powers as well, inherited by her maternal side, provoked by the great sorceress Morgause and mastered in Avalon, the place of sorcery.
Arthur was feeling as if holding a rose, beautiful and amazing, yet thorny and able to draw blood… and he was gladly holding the flower in his hand as he kept Morgana’s hand and walked out to the main balcony, the same place from which they were once watching the executions of people under Uther’s commands. The people beneath the balcony were all gathered for the first speech of the King and the future Queen, something they all had been waiting for ever since they had learnt of Morgana’s return. The couple stood before their people, Morgana glanced at her left and behind, seeing Merlin eyeing her carefully, she shot a glare at his direction and then focused on Arthur who spoke.
‘People of Camelot, my people,’ Arthur started as Morgana stood by his side in her robes for special occasions, the beautiful purple and teal dress and her amazing jewelry made her look like a true queen even if the tiara was still not to be set on her head. ‘You have been through difficult times the past years. You have been loving and patient with your kings and queens and you have proved your loyalty before beasts and banes.’ Arthur went on as he looked down at the full of people court. ‘I promise you, my people, that from now on, a new reign starts for Camelot, a reign of prosperity and liberty, with no fear of the nature of your children, with no worry of war and conflicts.’ Arthur went on and the people cheered.
‘I know some of you are against the idea of two half-siblings being joint in marriage, but I assure you, this will always be a marriage of love and importance, a marriage that will bring only good upon the kingdom. Camelot will be greater than ever, with all kinds of humans free to live under the Pendragons’ reign, there will be equality and peace, prosperity and harmony among you all and those who wish to hurt Camelot with the excuse of the condemnation of magic will now stop or taste our wrath, and the ones who do not accept this union of peace will only lose the harmony and peace this union offers.’ Arthur finished his words and the people beneath cheered and clapped for their king. There were of both kinds, magical and not and they all looked up at their leaders with hope as Morgana moved a step forward and came in the same level with Arthur before her subjects.
‘People of Camelot,’ she started as she looked down at the place she once had ordered innocent peoples’ execution, she knew some of their relatives were probably down there… ‘I stand today before you, under no enchantment or spell, only the fear of your opinion and memory. I stand here as the Queen I hope to be for Camelot and at least half of its people. I stand here as the next priestess of Avalon and the Lady who stands as Queen out of the walls of this castle. I stand here, humble as the little child who grew up to fear her own shadow at the suspicion of having magic.
‘I am here to help the ones unjustified be satisfied and the ones who wish to understand to be helped by someone who knows the good and bad side of sorcery. Magic is a blessing, not a curse, and it takes forms and shapes depended on who is using it, some people are born with magic, others are not, yet, everyone can accept it, everyone can respect and embrace it. I know there are people here, among you that hate the idea of magic in Camelot, but consider this: maybe your children or grandchildren will be born with the powers of magic, and then you will have to learn to accept the unknown the hard way. Consider that even if magic has threatened your kings, it was magic who saved them as well and it was magic who gave you some kings as well…’ Morgana added and finished her words with a small riddle only few knew via whispers, Arthur squeezed her hand in reassuring.
‘I guarantee you that this union will only help Camelot and the fruits of it will bring happiness and peace upon the land, there are obstacles now, seemingly imperious but there is always a way, and together, with Camelot united, we can do anything.’ Morgana finished her words and the people applauded for her words that gave hope and strength. Arthur went on from there.
‘The ways of the Old Religion will be allowed to be practiced from now on, for the ones who wish to practice them, as for the Christians of the kingdom, nothing changes for you, there is space and acceptance for everyone, as long as everyone is unharmed.
‘In a gesture of good will towards the ones who are still afraid to approach Camelot, the wedding will take place in three weeks, during the 1^st of May, on the Beltane and it will be made just like the old times.’ Arthur announced and the applause that followed lasted minutes as the couple waved at its people who hadn’t been happier in months if not years.
However, Morgana could feel the piercing eyes of a young warlock behind her and she knew, she needed to be prepared…
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