It was the night before the wedding and coronation. Gwen was still in disbelief. They had been through so much and not even a week ago she had resigned herself to the fact that she might never see Arthur again. So much had happened in the last few days. Between the battles in the woods to the re-claiming of Camelot it had been exhausting. It seemed like a years worth of events had happened in the blink of an eye. His harsh words still rang in her ears.

FLASHBACK

"Don't. What happened in Ealdor was a moment's weakness. What you did to me. Everything I cherished between us. Everything we had, its gone and that will never change."

She thought he was being harsh but she knew it was fair. She had betrayed him, forsaken him for another on the eve of their wedding. She knew she had broken his heart but she was determined to make him understand just how truly sorry she was. She attempted to keep her tears at bay and mutter out a quick "I'm sorry" and ran off.

As Arthur prepared his men for battle she realized that this might be her last chance to put things right. Even if he didn't forgive her, which she didn't expect him to, he would at least know how she truly felt. That much was important to her and she hoped it would make him hater her even a little bit less. She waited until he was alone and approached him as he stood admiring his valiant sword.

"Arthur, if anything happens to us I want you to know…"

"Guinevere…" She wasn't going to wait for him to finish. She was already questioning whether or not she had the nerve to go through with this and the longer she waited the harder it would become.

"I understand why you can't forgive me but I never once stopped loving you. Never once!" She walked away as quickly as her feet would carry giving in no chance to respond.

There was nothing left to say. So she would resign herself to her new, bleak reality but before her new life would begin she would do one last thing for her beloved Arthur. She was going to help him get his kingdom back or die trying.

END OF FLASHBACK

As she sat in bed in one of the many guest chambers they had placed her in for the night she thought of just how much of a miracle they had been granted. The odds were against them in every way but somehow they had managed to seize control from Morgana and her cohorts. She remembered the feeling of euphoria when they finally made it to the thrown room and all that was left was Helios and a couple guards. Between Arthur, Tristan, Isolde and herself they had managed to take out the guards one by one but Helios was another story. He was a seasoned warrior and he had caught Arthur off guard. Right has he was about to kill him Isolde swooped in and dealt him a fatal blow. It was so strange, she had only known Tristan and Isolde for a few days but she had been so struck by their love for one another. They had true love, that was for sure. They were completely devoted to one another and no one else seemed to matter. She remembered thinking just how rare that kind of love is and admired it, envied it. Seeing them together took her back in her memories in that moment.

FLASHBACK

"She has been found guilty of using magic and enchantments. She will be burnt at the steak." Uther's voice boomed with anger and stubbornness.

"NO!" Arthur ran at his father.

"Restrain him!" The guards commanded and grabbed Arthur by each arm.

"YOU CAN'T DO THIS!"

"My lord, at least give Gwen a fare trial." Gaius was trying so hard but Gwen knew no one could convince Uther to do anything.

"I have all the evidence I need." He was defiant of everyone in the room but he was king and his word was law.

"I'm begging you. We will leave Camelot and never return. Just, just let us go. I relinquish my entitlement to the thrown!" Out of all things she imagined Arthur saying those were never one of them. She had gasped at his willingness to give it all up for her. It seemed so wrong, his kingdom and future as King all gone for a silly servant like her.

END OF FLASHBACK

She remembered his words and was reminded that she had once had that same type of all consuming love. Everyone in the room was filled with joy and triumph but that all shattered once Isolde turned around and revealed her matching fatal wound. Her and Arthur stood in horror as Isolde lay dying in Tristan's arms. As he hugged her close and calmed her in her final moments, Gwen's heart broken for them. These two had loved each other so much it just didn't seem fare. She stood there not knowing what to do or say. Merlin and Arthur looked on in silence as Isolde drew her very last breath. They watched as Tristan placed one final kiss upon her lips and broke into heaving sobs. In her head Gwen was imagining what it would be like if she were in Tristan's place. She shuttered at the thought of Arthur drawing his final breath. She couldn't bare the thought. And again it was all too much. She looked up at Arthur slowly as if to find comfort in the simple fact that he was still alive. She couldn't believe it but in that moment he had been staring right back at her. Their eyes had locked, both brimming with tears. His gorgeous blue eyes boring into hers. There were no words exchanged but she could feel it all. He was saying everything she was feeling. "I love you the way they loved each other and I can't bare the thought of being in their place. Please don't ever leave me like that!"

Had all be forgiven in that moment? Surely not but something had changed. Perhaps they had just realized their love was worth fighting for and it would be a slap in the face to people like Tristan and Isolde if they ignored it. So when she decided to stay the night in order to help with the cleanup she hoped Arthur would be all right with it. She knew they shared a moment but she didn't expect anything to change.

FLASHBACK

"It will take some time."

"Merlin can take care of it." She couldn't help but smile and his ever-present willingness to push things onto Merlin. But she could feel something coming and wanted to make sure she got her words in before he said anything more.

"If you want me to go to return to Ealdor…."

"I want you to stay. Guinevere…"

"You don't have to say anything…"

"Whatever has happened between us…"

"Please Arthur I can't forgive myself."

"I don't care. I just don't ever want to lose you." Her heart warmed. Every inch of her warmed. She felt like she was glowing from the inside out. She couldn't help but smile. Arthur took a step closer and gently picked up her both of her hands and held them in his. They stood in silence for a moment.

"Will you marry me?" She was in disbelief. She truly could not believe this was happening. It was all she had ever wanted in four simple words.

"Yes! Yes, with all my heart!" With that Gwen went in for a kiss. She pulled her hands from his grasp and snaked one arm behind his neck. He dipped down and placed his hands at her waist. It felt like angels were singing and the heaven's had opened up for this one kiss.

END OF FLASHBACK

Arthur had wasted little time and set things in motion to them to be married as soon as possible. The wait for this day had been years and it had been filled with heartbreak. There had been so many ups and downs but there was no uncertainty when it came to their future. This was it. They were going to commit to each other for life. Gwen would be Queen and the first if non-noble blood in Camelot's history but that didn't matter. What did matter to Gwen was that tomorrow and every day forward for the rest of their lives she would get to be with Arthur. There was no greater gift than being able to spend the rest of her life with the man she loved. The idea of her wedding brought only feelings of exuberance but as the night drew on the notion of her impending coronation began to weigh upon her nerves. She began to feel more and more anxious. She couldn't sleep. She was pacing. She needed someone to talk to. She needed advice. 'Merlin' she thought suddenly. She threw a cloak on and headed for Gauis' chambers.

Once she arrived, she knocked on the door softly as not to wake Gaius. It was late and she hoped Merlin would still be up but she didn't want to disturb Gaius, whom was surely asleep. Much to her surprise Gaius swung open the door.

"What is the matter my child? It is dreadfully late."

"I know but I can't sleep." Gaius ushered her inside and closed the door behind them.

"Nerves?"

"Like you wouldn't believe."

"Come here and sit down. I'll go get Merlin." Gwen sat down in front of Gaius' desk as he went to retrieve Merlin. He leaned against the door to Merlin's tiny room.

"Merlin"

"Yes?" He was obviously still awake.

"You have a visitor."

"Who would come at this hour?" Merlin flung the door open with his foot.

"Gwen. What are you doing here?"

"Can't sleep."

"What's wrong? Please tell me your not getting cold feet."

"No nothing like that. I can't wait to marry Arthur it's just the coronation I'm terrified of."

"See if it were me I would be near suicidal at the thought of committing myself to Arthur for the rest of my days." He said with a smirk.

"No but seriously Merlin how I am supposed to be a Queen? Me a Queen, really? Guinevere the daughter of a blacksmith and servant. I am a nobody."

"That is not how Arthur sees you."

"May I offer some advice." Gaius chimed in.

"Surely. I could use some of your words of wisdom right now."

"I have known you for a while now my dear and you have a kind heart, a level head and you are by far one of the most courageous people I've ever known. You two are Arthur's closest friends and confidants. He values your opinions above everyone else because both you and Merlin stood up to him when no one else would."

"Gaius is right. The two of us knew what a total pratt Arthur was and he respected us for calling him out on it. And trust me when I say this. You are always the voice of reason when it comes to Arthur. That is why anytime I need to convince him to do something I go to you first. I know he will listen to you above everyone else. He trusts your instincts more than his own."

"That has to say something, my dear."

"I suppose."

"If Arthur trusts you that much then you need to learn to trust in yourself." Gaius said with the upmost sincerity. Merlin could tell it wasn't working.

"Gwen, did I ever tell you about the whole Princess Mithian debacle?"