A/N: Here we go, chapter 2 my lovelies, a bit short (sorry!) :) After this there will only be one more chapter which shall be up soon :) Enjoy!
Arwen4eva xxx
The doors are opened, Elyan and I proceed down the middle of the great hall.
At the bottom, I see Arthur standing next to Geoffrey of Monmouth in front of two thrones, smiling at me.
As I approach, I notice most of the ladies are gazing at my dress. I would if I were one of them, it is amazing.
I then notice Gwaine, Leon and Percival smiling at me. Then Gaius and Merlin. I then look back at Arthur.
He is wearing his chain mail and cloak. He would usually wear his crown but he told me yesterday he didn't want to. He said he wished to be my equal, not a King and a woman who would be his wife. Just a man and the love of his life.
I am almost next to him when he walks down the steps and takes my hand. I take one last glance at Elyan before focusing my full attention on Arthur. We then stand before Geoffrey.
"My Lords, Ladies and gentlemen of Camelot. You are here today to witness the ancient right of hand fasting. Union of Arthur and Guinevere. ..Is it your wish Arthur to become one with this woman?"
"It is." He smiles at me, his blue eyes shining. He begins to gently stroke my hands.
"Is it your wish Guinevere to become one with this man?"
"It is." I return the smile to Arthur.
"Do any say nay?" There is an eery silence throughout the hall.
"It is then with this garland, I do tie a knot. With this, I bind your hands and your hearts for all eternity. ..Arthur."
"I Arthur, promise to respect thee and never seek to change thee in any way for as long as I live."
"I Guinevere, promise to love and respect thee, always and forever." The smiles on both our faces grow.
"It is now that I pronounce you to be, husband and wife." Geoffrey then walks off leaving Arthur and I.
Arthur lets go of my hands slightly and we kiss. At last, the moment both of us have waited for.
We pull back and face the crowd. An uproar of applause greets us. Another smile creeps onto my face.
Arthur holds out his arm, I take hold of it and we begin to walk. As we do, the lords and ladies bow to both of us. As Arthur's wife, I have now gained that right. I am basically now Queen.
Once we are out of the room the doors close behind us giving is a moment alone. Arthur wastes no time and pulls me into him.
"You look absolutely stunning Guinevere." I pull back from his arms slightly so I can look at him. "Thank you."
"What for?"
"Wearing it." He is regarding to the headband.
"It was a pleasure Arthur. To wear something that was once your mother's. It isn't a pleasure, it's a honour." Arthur smiles at me.
The doors are now being opened and the lords and ladies are leaving. Most head towards the banquet hall to prepare for the feast but a few congratulate us before heading there themselves.
Once everyone has left Arthur turns to me.
"Come on my lady. We have a feast to attend." Hand in hand, we head towards the banquet hall together.
