Sorry the update has taken a while to post but here is chapter 2 of 'To Kill A King' Im very happy that so many people liked the story spinoff Im doing! This is a short update and not as eventful, but much more to come soon! :)
Arthurs mind had become a dark cloud of shock. His heart was beating out if his chest and his head was pounding. It was as if time stood still and he lost all feeling within him. Did he really just kill his... his mothers murderer? His very own... Arthur felt a lump in his throat. He couldnt even bring himself to think the word. He hardly registered Merlin was finally walking him through the safty of his chambers.
"Mer-Mer-Merlin..." Arthur whimpered as his face lost all color, going pale white under the splattered blood all over his face.
"Just- just take a seat Sire" Merlin instructed as he quickly moved to gather a cloth and a washbin for Arthur. He sat down in a chair opposite the Prince who sat on the edge of his bed. Dipping the cloth into the water Merlin began to lightly brush the dark red blood from his cheek and his eyes. Once the Princes face was wiped clean Merlin pulled back to look at Arthur. He didn't look too good. "Arthur?" Merlin probed gently as he could.
Arthur slowly laid back on his bed, his eyes staring up blankly at the ceiling. "I ki-killed... I- he's gone." Arthur whimpered as he slowly curled up in a ball on his bed. The young blonde felt hot tears pool in his eyes as they slowly began to slide down his face. To avenge one parent he had to kill another. How messed up was that?! "I-" Arthur trailed off unable to get anymore words out.
At this Merlin also felt lost in what to say or how to help his friend. He should have gotten there sooner had Leon not stopped him from going through the door. "I- let me get Gaius..." Merlin said hesitantly. He didnt think leaving Arthur alone was a good idea, but at the same time the Prince was probably not going anywhere. "I'll be back Sire" Merlin murmured, spinning around and ran out the door. Gaius would know what to do.
As Merlin ran down the hallway he turned the corner and rammed hard into someone. "Ahh!" he said in surprise. "Sorry I- Gwen! Oh Gwen thank goodness your here! I have to- I need to go find Gaius and-" Merlin swallowed. Dare he tell Gwen what was going on?
"Oh Merlin you startled me!" Guinevere said as she shifted her linens in her hands. "I was just taking these from the Lady Morganas chambers to be washed. Is everything alright?" she asked while seeing the dreaded look in Merlins eyes. "Merlin what is it?"
"I- umm..." Merlin heaved a sigh. "Its Arthur. Something bad has happened and I think it would be best if you talked to him? Would you? Please!"
Guinevere blinked in surprise at Merlins odd request. "Oh no Merlin I cant. I mean- no. Im sure someone else would be more suitable then me."
"Please Gwen?! I dont have time to explain right now but you need to trust me. Whether you or Arthur realizes it or not... Arthur needs you. And badly Im just hoping he can get through this" Merlin muttered in a hushed whisper. "I need to go. Arthur is in his chambers. Please go see him Gwen. Its important!" Merlin said as he patted her arm in thanks and then turned and ran down to find Gaius without anymore explination.
"Whaa- Merlin wait! Merlin!" Guinevere whispered as she watched him run down the hall. Guinevere heaved a long sigh as she glanced down at her linens. She was done with her morning duties for now in the castle until it was time to serve lunch for the royal family. Maybe it wouldnt hurt to check on Arthur real quick and then get out of his way back to her duties. Besides Merlin made it sound really urgent, how bad could it be really?
She decided to walk down to the Prince's chambers and gave a hesitant knock on the door. Why did Merlin pull her into seeing Arthur? He probably didnt want to see her anyways. There wasnt any answer at the first knock, nor the second. 'Maybe Merlin was wrong and he isnt there?' she thought to herself as she knocked once more. "Arthur... its Guinevere? Might I come in?" she called out while moving her hand on the handle. She knew she really shouldn't be entering without permission but Merlin stressed the situation so she would make sure he was alright before moving on with her day. "Arthur..." she called out again as she moved further into the room.
Arthur was still laying on his bed with his eyes full of tears still running down his face. A light sob escaping his lips as he laid there curled up on the bed. He couldnt believe he did it, that he murdured his own flesh and blood. Then the door was opening up as a womans voice sounded from the doorway. The Prince sat up in alarm as he moved his hand up to wipe the tears upon his face as he whimpered softly. Quickly he took in a shaky breath while trying to find his words. "G-Guin-ne-vere" he stuttered brokenly, sniffling a little as he stared over at her with wide eyes full of fear.
"Arthur what-" Guinevere slowly closed the door behind her and then moved over to his side. "Arthur whats happened?" she whispered gently, taking in his appearance. He looked completely torn apart and broken inside. Merlin really wasnt kidding about Arthurs state of mind. She still was unsure of why she was here but she would help as much as she could.
"I- he is-" Arthur could still barely get any words to come out as he lowered his head. A quiet choked sob escaping his lips unable to keep any composure at all. Not even in front of Guinevere.
"Arthur..." Guinevere murmured in concern as she swiftly moved to his side. She was a bit hesitant at first and then wound her arms gently around him, feeling his weight slump into her side. She gently eased him backwards to sit back on his bed as strong arms wrapped around her waist. She felt him burry his face into her shoulder while letting out more choked sobs from his chest. "Arthur. Arthur shh... hush. Its alright" Guinevere whispered as she moved her hand up to lightly caress his blonde hair. She didnt know what happened but it must have been bad for Arthur to be in such a state. One that he very rarely expressed.
Arthur hadnt realized how greatful he was to have Guinevere in this moment. She was at his door and then he was sitting down on his bed again with her into his arms. He was practically clinging onto her because for the first time Arthur was frightened. He let anger and vengeance drive him to murdrer his father. He was scared that he couldnt ever come back from this dark act.
Soo yeah this was kinda a really short chapter but I decided to stop it there on the small Arwen moment. I am going to go more into what happens next with Uther's death, how Gaius and Merlin handle it and how they move forward from there. Sorry this is so short. Ill do another update here soon though! :)