Disclaimer: I own only my obsession. Oh! And one character: Gwen and Arthur's daughter Lilly Pendragon.

Show: Merlin

Characters: Arthur, Gwen, Lilly, Merlin, and a bit of Morgana.

Summary: When Arthur has to go in search of a woman of his past, it brings Gwen and Arthur to reminiscing about the years that brought them together, how they were forced to keep their love a secret, and the story of their lasting love.

Author's Notes: Okay so this is my first Gwen and Arthur Fan Fiction, so constructive criticism is welcomed! Anyways, I don't know how realistic this is, so just enjoy I guess!

Chapter 1: A Visitor

Guinevere let her hand follow the newest curve of her belly and watched inaudibly as Arthur sat playing with their four year old daughter, Lilly. Gwen studied her daughter as she had done many times before. Her eyes were a pale blue and her hair was the color of corn silk, just as Arthur's, and Uther's now that Gwen thought of it. Lily looked just like her father, who resembled his own father. She thought her daughter lucky to look like Arthur with her cute little smile and the pouty look that settled over her features when there was no time for play. It was the same look that Arthur had gotten quite a few times over the last seven years of their lives.

"Daddy," Lilly exclaimed happily. "Look It's Uncle Merlin!"

Guinevere smiled at the thought of her old friend approaching the castle to visit them; it had been awhile since they had seen him. During the last nine months Merlin had been off "Fulfilling his destiny" he often said. It was good to have him home where he belonged. The memory that she and Merlin had once been servants to the two most privileged people in the country and still managed to have time to form a lasting friendship made her giggle slightly.

"Yes it is," Yelled Arthur mimicking his beloved daughter. Turning to Gwen he added, "What's so funny?"

"Oh nothing," She answered waving her hand in the air beside her head, attempting to drop the subject.

Arthur stood up, and walked over to his wife of five years. Gingerly he bent down and pressed his lips to hers. As he began to straighten up, he lingered long enough to whisper in her ear, "Tell me later?"

She smiled and gave him her word just as Lilly shrieked, "Uncle Merlin!"

"Hello sweetheart," Merlin said sweeping the little girl off her feet. "How are you today Beautiful?"

"I'm good! How are you?" Lilly answered conversationally. Gwen smiled and attempted to stand up without the help of anyone. Arthur noticed, and placed his hand on her shoulder, a gesture telling her without words to stay seated and not waste energy.

"To what do we owe this fine visit?" Questioned Arthur scanning Merlin from head to toe.

"Well, I see you haven't lightened up a bit Sire," Merlin answered sarcastically. "I came to see your beautiful daughter and wife. How are you Guinevere?"

Arthur smiled and laughed, "You haven't changed one bit. You are still as lanky and clumsy as ever Merlin."

Arthur was right, Guinevere thought to just herself. Not so much about the clumsy part that she could see, but he looked very much the same as he did the last time she saw him. His hair was still black as a raven, and his eyes were still wide and curious about everything. He was still tall, actually more like huge, and he still towered over Gwen and a lot of the castle guards.

"I just came to ask if Gias is still…." He let the question hang in the air as if he was afraid of finishing the thought.

"Nothing could ever kill that man, you know that as well as I do, Merlin," Arthur answered. At the answer of his question, Merlin was able to breathe easier and his eyes lit up like the stars in the nighttime sky.

"I'd best be visiting him then. I mean, I better make sure that he still has a room available for me. Oh and Gwen, Pregnant is a good look for you." He smiled widely and chortled at the way Gwen had swelled up like a bit of a balloon.

"Shut up Merlin," Arthur intercepted on behalf of his wife. "She looks cute."

"Shutting up Sire," Merlin answered laughing and setting Lilly back down on the floor and moved toward the door to the hall. He wanted to head to Gias' chambers and make sure that his room was still available.

As soon as he disappeared Gwen burst into a fit of giggles, gaining a few curious glances from Arthur. "What on Earth is so funny today?" He asked stepping over and kissing Gwen gently.

"I was just thinking back to when I first met Merlin, and how we were servants to you and Morgana. You treated Merlin like a slave, that is until you guys became friends. And don't you deny it Arthur Pendragon, I know that you became friends."

"I suppose you are right, but then again. I managed to fall in love with another servant, right under my father's nose too. He still doesn't approve of you, but he doesn't approve of much these days," Arthur answered easily. He trailed his hand down the curve of Gwen's stomach, and he could've sworn he felt the baby's feet press up against his hand.

Lilly stood up and watched her dad kiss her mom gently. "Ew! Cooties, Daddy. That's gross!"

Gwen and Arthur merely laughed at their daughter's appalled facial expression. She looked as though someone had just been cut open and was bleeding out in front of her eyes, yet a smile tugged at the corners of her rosy mouth.

"I'm going to go see Gias and have him check up on you okay?" Arthur said to Gwen softly.

"I don't need a checkup Arthur, I had one not too long ago," Gwen protested as he began to pull away from her.

"I'll send Elena in to give you your lunch. Okay?" He said as he departed.

Gwen sighed and let herself sink back into a not so distant memory.

"Guinevere of Camelot, Do you take Arthur Pendragon to hold and cherish, in sickness and in health, till death parts you both and you lie in Earth's cleansing Embrace?"

Gwen was standing at the alter in front of all the people in the fair city, and her heart was hammering in her chest. Standing across from her was the only man she loved in the entire world. "I do," she managed to answer quietly but surely.

She looked into Arthur's blue eyes as he was asked the same question. She was sure that he could hear her heart in her chest, and feel her nerves on her hands that he now held. His voice was a lot stronger than hers when he answered, "I do."

"With all the power of myself, I now pronounce you man and wife, King and Queen, and friends of eternity. Arthur, King of Camelot, Son of Uther and Igraine Pendragon, You may now kiss your bride."

Though Gwen had felt the silk of Arthur's kiss before, this kiss was the one that would rewrite history. This kiss was the kiss that blew all others off the map, and started this couple's forever after.

Okay so I know it's not much, and I know it's not very good and doesn't really have a plot line yet, but it's the first fan fiction I've done and I'm kind of proud of it! More is coming though. I promise! Anyway, enjoy the rest. R&R Please! Here come's chapter 2!