Something to Hide
"Arthur Pendragon, sire, I beg of you to believe me when I say … I am your sister, Eowyn." "I don't have a sister and fraud is punishable by death." He said through his teeth, his hands clenched.
What happens when Gwaine falls for the newest Pendragon? Gwaine and new character romance, bits of Arthur and Gwen mixed in. Based in between Season 3 and 4; no S4 teasers.
Prelogue.
Unknown POV
I had been riding through the forest for three days, I was tired, sore and after being robbed by some highway thieves rather scared, but I knew not to falter, my destination, Camelot. It couldn't be long now, although, my poor horse was faltering in his foot falls, I fear he may need a rest soon, and I was tired beyond recognition as I sat half asleep on my saddle.
Sir Benedict's POV (Random knight)
Me and a couple men were out on a hunt, we had just surrounded a small quarry where we heard the sounds of something's approach. I readied my cross bow to fire as the sound of twigs snapping drew closer.
Merlin's POV
Things sure haven't changed much in six months, Morgana can't be found, Uther has secluded himself within his own brain, Arthur is obsessing with the search for Morgana and Gwen is just egging for a second of his time. The only good thing that has seemed to come of this is that Arthur is ruling the way he would rule, there have been no executions and even less crime, he however has grown sad without his father's guidance.
I came into his room as he was signing a knight's decree, "Your mid-morning snack, sire." I said laying the tray down on the only clean spot on his table.
Arthur's POV
"Thank you, Merlin." I said not even acknowledging the tray, I signed the last few parchments Sir Nicholas handed me and waved him out.
"So, Merlin…" I was interrupted by a knocking at my door, "Enter." I called.
"Sorry to intrude sire, a report has reached the castle that, a monster has been seen in the Western forests." Sir Francis informed me; I grabbed for my outdoor coat and followed him out the room, pausing to grab a biscuit off Merlin's tray.