Thank you so much for the reviews and your continued support. I have been overwhelmed by the support of this story. (This story has had over 200 view per chapter by the time I would post the next chapter. Whereas, with my Doctor Who fic, I am lucky to get 20.)

This story is now over.

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But do not fear.

Merlin, Morgana, Gwen, Arthur, Balinor, Gwaine and Lancelot will all return in the sequel, A Dragon Wedding (TBC when I am uploading. May upload on Monday, may upload on 27th. Probably the 27th. I have gotten behind with writing).

Chapter 20

Killgharrah landed in a clearing at Balinor's command. The dragon flapped his wings to give the King and Prince of Drugonia a soft landing. Merlin knew what Killgharrah was feeling. Only a couple of weeks in the dungeons in Camelot would make anyone want to kiss the floor underneath them. He could only begin to imagine how the dragon was feeling. Free again after 20 years.

"They shouldn't be far." Balinor said to Merlin before walking to face Killgharrah. "Drugonia is that way. That is where I want you to go. Join the rest of your kind. I am sure whatever visions you have had about Morgana can be explained by them."

"She cannot escape what she is going to become. No matter whether she is in Camelot or Drugonia. The damage had already been done. If you wanted to stop the witch's path, you should have got Gorlois to make her your ward if something happened to him. She has been under Uther's care and teachings for too long." Killgharrah explained.

"What will she become?" Merlin asked, fearful for the woman he had fallen for.

"Just go." Balinor commanded. "We will talk once you have spoken to the council and I have returned. We can speak more about Morgana and her path then."

Killgharah growled. He seemed reluctant to leave but started to flap his wings, sending him soaring into the air.

"Ignore him Merlin. He has always rebelled against the council, hence why he ended up in Camelot. Whatever he has seen about Morgana, we will stop. We will teach her everything that she needs to know. We will stop the path that she will head down. Nothing is set in stone."

"I know." Merlin said.

He smiled at his father before giving him a hug. He had missed him so much. He never wanted to leave Drugonia again.

"Can we get home now?" He asked.

"Yes we can." Balinor turned towards where the others were just entering the clearing.

He watched Merlin's face as the young man smiled widely as he saw Morgana riding with his friends. They stopped near them and Merlin had to stop himself from running up and hugging her as well. It was Morgana that threw her arms around him. He just held her as tightly as she held him.

"You are unharmed." She said once they parted slightly.

"And you are not in Camelot."

"I told you that I would follow you North. I don't care what Uther thinks. I want to marry you. I want to be in the North. I know that it is where I should be."

Merlin smiled at her. "I am glad that you are here."

"Come on Merlin." His father said. "Let's get you home. Your mother is probably going mental."

Merlin helped Morgana back onto her horse before mounting his. Balinor was the first to leave, leading the group off. Lot followed close behind him with the guards forming the outside of the group. Merlin couldn't hide the excitement he had about returning home.

It was a long ride back to Drugonia but Merlin was sure that he was in the best company. He had his father, friends and bride-to-be. The only other person he would want to have there would be his mother. They were close now and Merlin just couldn't wait. He wanted to canter all the way into the courtyard. He just wanted to be off the horse and back on home ground.

He made sure that he watched Morgana's face as they left the trees, leaving the castle of Drugonia on show. It wasn't as beautiful as Camelot's castle but the sun was shining on it in such a way that it made it look more beautiful than it was.

Merlin stopped alongside her as she took in her new home.

"Drugonia is beautiful." She commented.

"Can you feel it? I mean I could feel it from Camelot's castle. But it is stronger here. Can you feel the magic that has made this land?"

Merlin knew what it felt like. It felt like a song that would never stop singing. It was like standing in the middle of the forest and smelling the rain. It was just everything that felt natural. It was just hard to put into words.

"This is home. I feel like it is where I need to be." She said, turning to him.

"This is just the beginning. I want to show you everything that Drugonia has to offer. I want to show you the gardens. I want to show you the farms. I want to show you the sea. I want you to see Drugonia for what it is and why it is the place to be. I want you to know what you will eventually be Queen of."

Morgana smiled at him. "I will look forward to every outing with you."

Merlin made a note to himself to go and see the dragon council and to thank them for her.

Uther wasn't just angry. He was furious.

Not only did he have the Prince of Drugonia as his guest, he had also managed to bring Balinor out of the North as well. He should have used the opportunity better.

So not only had the King and Prince of Drugonia slipped through his fingers but Morgana had been kidnapped. Arthur had suggested that she might have gone willingly but Uther knew she hadn't. She wouldn't have.

If he wasn't angry at the North before, he was now. They had kidnapped his daughter.

"Sire?"

Uther turned away from the window to see the man standing at the door.

"Yes."

"Sire, the man you sent for has arrived."

"Send him in."

Uther sat down at his desk as the man entered his chambers. It was late at night. The perfect time to do the deal that he wanted without raising too many questions.

"How may I assist, your majesty?" The man said.

"The Lady Morgana has been kidnapped by the Prince of Drugonia. I want her back. You know the North. I want you to get her back."

The man smiled before bowing lowly and leaving Uther.

Uther knew he had to get Morgana back, no matter the cost.