Olla people this is my very first fan fiction. Sorry if there's any grammar mistakes since English is not my native language. Anyhow enough with the bla bla and Enjoy!

Summary

Queen Guinevere is carrying Arthur's child. Everything seems fine except she's been hiding something that could put her life in danger.

Chapter 1 -Painful nights

Guinevere woke up in the middle of the night feeling a heat wave hitting her. She climbed off the bed and walked to the nearby window opening it to get some fresh air. Gwen thought about Arthur. She hoped he was doing alright. It's been two weeks since he left for the great meeting King Edmund was hosting. Guinevere missed him a lot. She didn't really enjoyed sleeping all alone in their bed. Putting her hands on her now growing belly, she thought about her child. I hope it's a boy. I want him to be just like his father. He would make a wonderful...

"AAAAHHHH", she screamed suddenly feeling an atrocious pain in her stomach.

Guinevere bit her lips trying to hold back her howls of pain. This wasn't the first she felt that. She didn't tell anyone about it, thinking that it was probably normal. But this time round the pain was unbearable. As tears escaped through her eyes, she sat on the floor clutching her stomach. After what seemed like a eternity, the cramps finally stopped. Guinevere decided to go back to sleep ...at least try.

I can't tell it to anyone, especially not to Arthur. He will worry too much. But it hurts... so bad! Be strong Gwen! Closing her tearful eyes she sighed and whispered, "Arthur I need you".

Guinevere woke up feeling a little bit better, but obviously still shaken by her painful night.

"My lady, can I come in " Gwen heard her maid Emma calling for her from the door.

"Yes of course Emma", she responded with a weak voice.

As soon as she saw the Queen, Emma was immediately worried.

"You've been crying, my lady? "

" No! Of course not " Gwen responded too quickly.

" Your eyes are red and a bit swollen, why? "

Gwen sighed. " I guess I've been crying a bit because I really miss Arthur", she lied although it wasn't completely a lie since she really missed him.

" Don't worry my lady, King Arthur will be back home soon and safe". She hugged Guinevere trying to reassure her. Few minutes later, she pulled away smiling at Gwen.

"Thank you Emma, you have no idea how much I needed to hear that".

Guinevere took a bath, which helped her calm her mind and relax. She was dressed in beautiful a navy blue gown. Her long and curly hair arranged into a braid rested over a shoulder. After filling her appetite, she decided to spend the rest of the day with Elyan's wife the Lady Millicent. Guinevere really enjoyed her company; in fact she was the only noblewoman Gwen truly considered as a dear friend. The only one who didn't care about the fact that she used to be a servant. When Guinevere introduced Millicent to her brother, he immediately fell in love with her. Millicent was indeed a beautiful Lady. She had long ebony hair, but it was her royal blue eyes that first caught Elyan's attention. She wasn't really impressed by Elyan's advances, but eventually she gave him a chance and they tied the knot few months later.

A week later…

Guinevere was taking an afternoon nap feeling more and more exhausted these past few days. At night, she would still have those terrible cramps torturing her. Each nights she suffered in silence holding back the pain and telling herself that once the baby would come this nightmare would finally be over. With all of her stubbornness she refused to tell anyone not even the midwife or Gaius.

The door of their chamber opened and Arthur emerged from it followed by Merlin.

" Gwen, we're back", Merlin shouted.

" Shh! Merlin don't you see that Guinevere is asleep" Arthur whispered harshly.

" Oh, sorry … I should probably leave ", he replied turning around to leave the room.

Arthur kissed Guinevere's forehead, which immediately woke her up.

" Arthur!" she exclaimed opening her eyes then rubbing them to make sure they weren't tricking her.

" Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you".

" You're home! I've missed you so much". Gwen jumped off the bed almost falling out of it.

" Careful love ", Arthur said pulling his wife into his arms trying not to hurt the baby.

" I'm so glad you're here".

Taking Guinevere's face in his hands, he kissed her. The kiss was gentle at first, but quickly deepened by both of them craving for each other. They pulled away slowly both breathing heavily.

" I missed that Guinevere. You have no idea how much I missed you".

Gwen smiled walking to the table to pour some water for Arthur. " So, how was the meeting? "

" Mostly boring. Lots and lots of talking, but Camelot has now two new allies."

" That is great", she said handing him the cup of water.

" Thank you, love ". He emptied the cup setting it in on the table then returned to Guinevere who was now seated in front of the fire place her hands holding her stomach. Arthur seats next to her.

" Are you and the baby alright? "

Gwen sighs. " We are perfectly fine, Arthur. There is no need to worry".

" Come here", Arthur pulled her into a hug kissing the top of her head his hands stroking her back.

" I just don't want the same thing that happened to my mother to happen to you because I can't … I can't even think about my life without you Guinevere".

" Shh! Arthur it won't happen. I promise"

" You don't know that Guinevere. Both of our mothers died giving birth."

Guinevere lifted her head looking at Arthur who was trying so hard to hold his tears. Cupping his cheek in her hand she whispered, " You're right I don't, but all I know is that I love you with all my heart and I have a feeling that we will be just fine, all three of us". Guinevere tried her best to sound as convincing as she could even though deep inside she was terrified.


Thank you for reading. Tell me what you think Id love to know. Chapter two will be there soon