A/N: Okay another fanfic for you wonderful people. This will be either 2 or 3 chapters (need to check as I edit). Enjoy! :)
Arwen4eva xxx
The day has arrived at last. Today I become Arthur's wife. The many years I have waited for this day and finally it is here.
In one of the guest chambers, I have 3 maids helping me get ready. Sally, Beatrice and Hilda. I have been dressed into a robe and am now sitting in front of a mirror having my hair and make up done. Hilda is working on my face and Sally and Beatrice are working together on my hair. Hilda finishes up applying the make up and then goes to fetch my dress. My stomach is filled with butterflies and I must seem quite tense.
"My lady? Are you ok?" Sally asks.
"Now, Sally. What have I said? Just Gwen is fine. And yes, I'm fine. Just a bit nervous that's all." She places her hand on my shoulder.
"Isn't everyone on their wedding day? You shall be fine. You must be looking forward to tonight though." Oh yes, the wedding night. Actually I have been rather dreading it.
"If I am honest Sally, I am quite nervous about tonight."
"Don't be my la- Gwen. Everything will be fine. Besides, you will be coming back here after the feast won't you."
"Yes." As it is tradition, I shall be coming back here before meeting Arthur in the 'soon to be' our chambers to get ready for our wedding night.
"There. All done." Beatrice says.
Wow! They have done an amazing job! My hair has been dotted with gems and flowers and my locks of hair have been tamed to fall down my back. I reach for their hands that are on my shoulders.
"Thank you. Both of you."
"You look amazing Gwen." Beatrice says.
I smile at both of them. I stand up and hug them. Then there is a knock at the door. I head towards it but Sally stops me and goes herself. Once she opens the door, I can see her smile.
"Yes Merlin?"
"I have a message for Gwen. From the King." I pull my robe closer to my body as it is slightly loose and walk to the door.
"Hello Merlin."
"Gwen. I come bearing gifts and a message from Arthur. Here." He hands me a box with intricate golden designs on it. "Open it."
I slowly lift the lid to uncover the most stunning piece of jewellery I have ever seen. My mouth drops. It is a head piece that runs across your forehead. It is gold and encrusted with rubies.
"If you would permit, Arthur would like you to wear it. It was his mothers and he hopes it will bring good luck to your day." Merlin informs me.
I cannot believe Arthur wishes me to wear this. A piece of his mothers jewellery. He must trust me an awful lot to give me such a precious gift. I run my fingers along it and then look up at Merlin.
"Tell him that I would be delighted to wear this Merlin. It would be an honour."
"I shall." he says smiling. "Oh and Gwen."
"Yes Merlin?"
"Your hair looks lovely."
"Thank you Merlin. You are indeed a great friend." Merlin gives a slight nod of his head and walks off.
I close the door and face Beatrice. "Beatrice. Would you mind helping me?"
"Not at all." I hand her the box and sit back down on my chair. Beatrice rearranges my hair slightly and slots the headband in.
"There we go Gwen. You look even more amazing now." Beatrice tells me. I look at myself in the mirror again just as Hilda walks in carrying my dress.
"What took you so long? It isn't long until the ceremony you know Hilda!" Sally says.
"Sorry! The dressmaker took her time giving it to me! She wanted to make sure everything was perfect for Gwen!"
"It's ok, it's ok. We still have time." Beatrice says taking charge of the other two. "Now, let's make you look absolutely stunning Gwen." I stand and smile as I allow the three maids to help me dress for the last time as a single woman.
With my eyes shut, the maids guide me towards the mirror.
"Okay. Open!" I open my eyes to see an elegant woman staring back at me.
My dress is absolutely beautiful. Crisp white with hints of purple and sparkling jewels around the top. A long skirt at the front and back. I am no longer Guinevere a simple servant. I am Guinevere, future Queen of Camelot. I gaze in awe at myself and so do the maids. Then our attentions are turned to the knocking at the door.
"Come in." I say. Elyan walks in to the room. Like my maids, he is amazed by my look.
"Wow Gwen..." I look towards the girls beside me.
"You can go and find your places."
"Certainly." They all curtsey and leave.
"So Elyan, what do you think?"
"There are truly no words to describe how gorgeous you look Gwen." He says as he walks up to me.
"Do you think Arthur will like it?"
"Do you have to ask that question?"
"Yes, I do."
"I think Arthur will love it." I smile. "Where did you get this from?" he asks as he runs his finger across the headband.
"Arthur wished me to wear it - If I wanted to of course. It was his mothers."
"Something precious indeed, just like you." he holds out his arm to me. "Let's go." I slot my arm through his and we proceed down towards the great hall.
We stand outside the huge wooden doors of the great hall. I feel anxious but I shouldn't! I have waited for this moment for many years. I squeeze Elyan's arm slightly.
"Are you ok?" Elyan asks.
"Yes, I just feel nervous."
"What about?"
"I suppose mostly tripping up over my dress in front of everyone." I say.
"You'll be fine. I will walk with you every step of the way."
"Thank you Elyan. For everything."
"It has been my pleasure to have a sister such as you Gwen." I pick up the front of my skirt as the guards edge towards the big wooden doors in front of us. "You ready?"
"As I will ever be."
