A/N: Hello! I know I said I wanted a break. Well, I've realised I can't live without writing and so as a result, I've started my new fanfiction. This will be set in modern times with Arthur and the knights as CID members and Gwen as a PC!
Early in the morning is the best time to arrive in the station. It's the only time when not only is it absolutely peaceful as my fellow officers are only just coming off their shifts but you can sense the feeling of anticipation. Bad or good, the feeling of anticipation is entirely the same.
Having been a police officer for nearly 10 years, I have gotten used to the early mornings and late nights which my job entails. However, when I became a DCI about a year or so ago, I knew something would change…
Not only was I in charge of a team of twenty, all with their own personalities and short comings, I had more responsibilities.
Being a policeman had been in my blood as my late Father, Uther, had been in the force for as long as I could remember and it was my desire to make him proud which had spurred me on to go to Hendon Police College. When I had found out that not only did I really enjoy the work and the assignments but I began to feel as if being a police officer could be my way of protecting Camelot. That it was my duty to do so.
My Father had been happy when I graduated Hendon and whilst I was eager to make my mark as a police officer, all I wanted to do was help protect the people of Camelot.
I suppose I had been lucky with my career. It had gone not only smoothly but also I had been able to fulfil my duty of being a policeman. There had been bumps along the way, of course, such as people believing I had been given the job simply due to who my Uncle was but I've gotten over them.
As I tried to sort out my tie which had become crooked in my haste to get ready this morning, a knock on the door startled me. With a jump and look of curiosity, I called to the person knocking.
"Come in." I called to them, before waiting for them to do so.
I could see the silhouette of the person on the other side of the door and with the pointy ears entirely visible and the dark hair in disarray; I immediately knew it was Merlin.
Merlin, in his suit, looked very much the DC he was but I could tell something was going on with him. Being on the same team together for such a long time had only made me attuned to his feelings but also his reactions.
"Arthur? The super wants to see you." He told me, as he took in my somewhat rumpled appearance.
Luckily, by this time, I had managed to straighten my tie but given how badly I had slept, I was sure my hair resembled something a badger.
"Alright, Merlin. I'd better go up and see what he wants." I told him, before standing up, and stretching.
My legs and arms felt stiff and sore but having fallen asleep at my desk earlier on in the morning, it was hardly surprising. When I noticed Merlin frowning, I realised he would be giving me a lecture as soon as I get back.
After saying 'hello' to the various people arriving in the office, I quickly made my way to the super intendant's office. Something about being called to his office was unusual as you normally aren't called to his office without a reason.
The super was the kind of boss most people dislike. Bossy, rude and slightly misogynistic but there was one reason why I never like coming to see him. He's also my uncle, Tristan.
I soon spotted the door to his office and despite it still being early, I could see movement behind it. Without making too much of a big deal out of it, I knocked on the supers door and waited for him to ask me in.
It was a couple of moments before he did so.
"Arthur, you can come in!" He called to me, his voice sounding far away.
I didn't need to be asked twice as I wanted to get back to my team and do some work as soon as I could so, I quickly made my way inside.
Uncle Tristan looked upon from the paper work on his desk to give me a smile as I walked through the door and I couldn't help but frown. Tristan's not the type of person to show affection even when he feels it.
"Arthur, please take a seat." He told me, motioning to a chair in front of him.
At his words, I quickly did what he said and it couldn't have been much longer before he started to speak to me. I couldn't help but let out a relieved sigh as he did.
His voice was authoritative and stern and I couldn't help but notice that while he doesn't demand being called 'super intendant', his tone still makes it seem as if I'm just one of his DCI's and not his nephew.
In a way, I was glad about that. It had meant I could keep a sense of not only propriety but also professionalism.
"I take it you've heard about the news…?" The super asked me, plainly.
My brow furrowed in confusion as I tried to rack my brain trying to remember if I had been told whatever he wanted me to know. Uncle Tristan, at my words, shook his head and opened the folder in front of him.
"A couple of weeks ago, you asked for more help for your team and finally, we have been able to find someone who can, temporarily, join your team." He told me, reading from his folder.
I couldn't help but start smiling at his words as it meant that not only would we no longer be understaffed but another member would join our family. Although, at times, the team is a little disorganised and chaotic we are also good at our jobs!
"May I ask who the officer is, sir?" I asked politely, still smiling.
The super frowned at my enthusiasm but he didn't refuse to answer my question, even if he did begin to frown as he spoke.
"Her name's PC Guinevere Leodegrance." He told me, his frown still in place.
As soon as I heard her name, I couldn't help but wonder about her. The way the super had said her name was by no means a compliment but for some reason, I have a feeling PC Guinevere Leodegrance will be a good influence on the team and me.
After the revelation about PC Leodegrance, Tristan began to ask about how I was coping since my Father's death and whether I was alright. I had tried to answer him as tolerably polite as possible but I couldn't help but feel annoyed by his question. He had, after all, hated Father!
The meeting was a blur of awkward questions and polite muttering but as soon as I could get away from his office, I did.
The walk from the super's office to CID isn't far and before I knew it, my office and everyone else's desks were in sight. As soon as I walked into the room, there was a hubbub of moment from the team, probably them trying to fool me into believing that they had already started work.
I looked to the watch on my wrist and seeing that it was just five to 8, I took pity on them and decided to give them a little bit longer.
"Get yourselves a coffee or something, team." I muttered as I walked to towards the door of my office.
Lancelot, who had just sat down when I said this, nodded to me in greeting and instead of going to get something to drink, he started to work.
I couldn't help but let out a wry smile at his enthusiasm and as I made my way to my own desk, I had a sudden desire for a coffee.
However, just as I was about to get up to get one, Merlin came bounding up to my office door, panting. It was a little while before he had stopped panting before he could talk to me properly. It was pretty obvious that he had run the entire length of the police station.
"The body of a woman has been found on the edge of Camelot! We've been given the case. " He gasped, looking at me.
A/N: There you go! Dramatic enough? Anyway, this is only the first chapter, and this is manly to set up the story line or at least part of it. If you enjoyed reading this, please review so I know that I should continue it.
So, please review!