Author's Note: This is for kweandee who offered me to write based on one of her ideas. Might not be the best but I'm trying and thanks for the prompt. Hope you enjoy.

Title: Don't Run

Disclaimer: Don't Own Merlin

Warning(s): Language, Sexual content, Scarring and Haunting Pasts, Slash, Arthur/Merlin/Gwaine

Chapter one: Beginnings

The beginning was awkward. It always is. King Arthur was madly in love with his man servant, Merlin. Uther might not have been pleased but he didn't live long to ruin their love. Soon after the Prince became king, they married and a poor commoner became consort. The people of Camelot were ecstatic with the news that one of their own had become a part of council.
And now they're here. Still in love but with an addition. Merlin had been skeptical about adding a third. However, then he became to love the knight that made it a party at night. Gwaine, the rough knight, joined their relationship only months after their marriage. It was Arthur's idea since they both had busy schedules if one was absent they still had company. And soon it was more than company. It blossomed into love between all three. Gwaine, who did it for the sex soon gradually learnt to love both the king and his consort/court sorcerer. If anything he was learning to open up to them and those around him. Of course he was still discrete about his past but his mind and heart were completely open.
That is until they had to go to another kingdom.
"I am pleased you enjoyed your stay here," King George said.
"We are thankful that you had us. And with all my apologies for any inconvenience," Arthur smiled politely.
"None sense. This has made our treaty and ties stronger than ever before," the older man beamed.
Arthur simply nodded and headed to his house. Merlin who had stood behind his husband bowed respectfully before he too left.
Riding through a small village was Gwaine in between Arthur and Merlin. Behind them was Percival and Elyan and in front leading was Leon.
They found a small village inn and much to Gwaine's delight there was a tavern in town. He decided that it had been far too long since they've been to one.
"Another round A~my!" Gwaine shouted merrily.
"Here ya go Sir Gwain," Amy the bartender smiles.
Merlin glares at the young girl and Arthur merely laughs.
"He still has it though he is taken," Leon muses.
Merlin rolls his eyes.
"Jealous dear?" Arthur asks sipping his own drink.
"I don't know how you are not," he huffs.
"Let him have his fun...we'll punish him later," the king whispers mischievously.
This brings a smile to his consort.
"Yes and I have something in mind," Merlin agrees.
"Oh, oh Gwaine's in trouble," Percival laughs.
Elyan gives a wolfish whistle.
All the other knights present break into fits of laughter. Gwaine turns to glare at them. His gaze softens when he looks to his lovers. He smiles brightly and winks. Arthur chuckles and rolls his eyes. Merlin smiles as well and blushes profusely.
Gwaine takes his cue to walk towards them. He sits in front of Merlin and kisses him deeply.
"I would never betray you," he whispers.
"I know," Merlin breathes.
"Arthur?"
"I know Gwaine, we trust you," he replies.
Arthur sits closer and leans forward to kiss him reassuringly. Merlin smiles at the two men he loves the most.
Of course no one notices the man glaring at their direction. More precisely at Gwaine.