Rating: PG
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Gwen, Elyan, Sir Geoffrey, Percival, OC (Lord Pedimont, Sir Davies, Sara, Helen, Carina, Grace, Lady Pedimont, Lady Shelby, Lady Davies, Lady Bedivere)
Summary: There is a new Queen of Camelot with new ideas and ways. There are many that are resistant to her and the changes she brings. Not to mention that she was unfaithful to the King in the past. Arthur forgave her but did the people?

1. LONG LIVE THE QUEEN
Gwen's heart pounded as the full throne room chanted "Long Live the Queen!" She could feel Arthur squeeze her hand to give her support. She knew he could feel her shaking. She wasn't sure if it was a dream or a nightmare, either way she was his Queen now.

For a woman who was more comfortable fading into the background, this new attention was a bit overwhelming. When she accepted Arthur the first time she thought she was ready for all this. That seemed like almost a lifetime ago.

She was still unsure of herself especially after what happened with Lancelot. She still didn't really understand what had happened that night or why she behaved as she did.

Arthur had forgiven her. He had asked her again to be his wife and Queen. He believed she was ready for this. His confidence gave her the strength she needed to make it through until she was as confident as he was. Hopefully it wouldn't be to long before she became accustomed to the change.

When the chanting and the applause ended, Gwen sat on the throne for the first time as the Queen of Camelot. She was a blacksmith's daughter and now she was Queen of a powerful Kingdom. She gave Arthur a shaky smile. He gave her hand another squeeze. His eyes were full of love and pride. She hoped she would not disappoint him.

One by one the Knights of Camelot came up to the newly married royals and paid their respects. Each knight knelt and bowed his head in front of them, pledging his fealty to the sovereigns. Gwen was moved by the sight of this.

At the end of the line of knights were the four men that were the closest thing to family she and Arthur had. Sir Leon was the first of them to kneel in front of them. His big grin said everything as he looked up at her. Percival was next. He bowed deeply to her as he knelt. His usually guarded face was also smiling. Gwaine very solemnly knelt and bowed then stood and surprised everyone by coming up the steps to give the new Queen a hug. Elyan was the last Knight in the line. He also knelt and bowed then mounted the steps and gave his sister a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Elyan held out his hand to Arthur, who smiled and took it to shake.

The throne room cleared and the King and Queen sat for a moment in silence. That was when her tears started to flow. She was completely overwhelmed. She pulled a handkerchief out of her bodice and dabbed at her tears. She turned and gave Arthur a watery smile.

"Guinevere, it will be fine. I know you are nervous. I was too right after I was crowned." Arthur admitted. "Sometimes I still feel a bit nervous."

"I think it's more like petrified. I just don't want to let anyone down." Gwen said looking out over the empty room.

"You won't. Do you remember when you told me to follow my heart? That is all you need to do as Queen." Arthur said. "They are waiting for us at the feast."

"I don't know why we are having a feast." Gwen said. "There are more important things to be done."

"The people need something to celebrate." Arthur stood and offered her his arm. "Your Majesty, shall we go?"

Gwen stood and took his arm and nodded. "Yes, of course."

They walked quietly to the Great Hall where they were met with the sound of trumpets and even more applause.

Gwen became nervous all over again. She had to get used to sharing the center of attention with Arthur

The night became a whirl of food color and music. She and Arthur stayed as late as they could before going to bed.