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Chapter 3: The New Arrangement
Night had fallen, and no one had heard from Morgana since she had locked herself in her chambers and wished to be left alone. Gwen could not stand it anymore. She needed to make sure that Morgana was ok. Morgana had refused to come out to eat, and refused anyone who brought her food, so Gwen decided to take some food from dinner and save it to give to Morgana.
Gwen opened her door and peeked into the hall. It was very late, so no one was out roaming the castles. Gwen walked out into the hall and down to Morgana's chambers. She knocked lightly on Morgana's doors and waited to hear a response. She did not think anything of it when she did not get a reply. She figured Morgana thought it were one of the servants, and decided to enter her room without an invitation.
"Morgana, it's me, and I have brought dinner."
There was no answer. Gwen went over and lit a candle. She saw a motionless form in the bed and knew that it had to be Morgana trying to sleep.
"Come on Morgana, I know you're not sleeping," Gwen went over and pulled the sheets off the bed.
She was more than surprised to find pillows where she thought Morgana would have been. Confusion and fear surged through her body as she searched for Morgana. She walked around Morgana's chambers but found no sign of her.
"MORGANA," she screamed fearfully.
In a panic she ran out of the room and screamed for help. "Help! Someone please help me!"
A pack of guards came running through the hallways and surrounded her. They demanded to know what had happened.
"The lady Morgana has gone missing," she told them.
They immediately disbursed and started searching the castle grounds. Some searched Morgana's room while others roamed the castle. One guard went to alert the King and queen.
A few minutes into the search Gwen heard footsteps heading towards her.
"Guinevere," her mother called and hurried to comfort her.
"What is the meaning of this?" The King asked a guard.
"The lady Morgana has gone missing my Lord," the guard answered.
Gwen could see her mother tense as the information register to her. She sucked in a deep breath before questioning the guard herself.
"Has the whole castle been searched?"
"Yes my lady, so far there are no reports of her anywhere."
"Search again," The queen requested. He agreed and ran off to search for Morgana.
The king was angry with the whole incident, and was barking orders at anyone in sight. Gwen was cradling her mother, who was silently falling apart in her arms. She knew she had to be strong for both her parents.
"You there," the king stopped a passing guard, "send 10 of my knights to search the outlining and near kingdoms. There is a reward for whoever finds and brings her home first, double if she is brought back before morning." The guard nodded and ran off to spread the news.
The king turned to look at Gwen and the Queen. "Let us all go back to bed, we will be informed when Morgana is returned safely," he told them.
They agreed, and they all went their own way to their chambers. Gwen entered her quarters and tried to go to sleep, but she just could not. All she could think about was Morgana and where she might possibly be. She got out of bed and went over to her window where she stared out at the night sky. She closed her eyes and prayed.
"Please let Morgana be safe, and may she return safely and unharmed."
She opened her eyes again and looked down at the lower town. The knights were riding out into the outskirts of the kingdom. She silently wished them luck and a safe travel, then made her way back into her bed. She cuddled up under her covers and eventually drifted off to sleep.
The morning sun grazed her face with warmth and awoke Gwen from her slumber. She turned in her bed before fully opening her eyes.
"You're finally awake my lady."
Gwen turned to look at her servant standing off in a corner waiting for her to start the morning.
"Good morning Ester," Gwen said groggily, "I hope you don't mind if I ask why you are just standing around."
"The king requested that I be here when you awake," she answered.
"I have told you before, its fine. There is no need for you to wait on me," Gwen reminded her.
"Your presence has been requested in the great hall," she said ignoring Gwen's previous comment.
"Did they mention what for?" she asked her servant.
"No, my lady"
Gwen frowned and slowly made her way out of bed. She got dressed quickly and left to the great hall to hear if they had news of Morgana. She entered the great hall and was greeted by the members of the court. She smiled at everyone and took her place among the crowd. Her parents had not yet arrived.
Her father walked in a few minutes later, but her mother was nowhere to be seen. She wondered why, and made a mental note to go check on her mother after the meeting had concluded.
"I have gathered you all here to announce a change in our preparations. As you all know, the princess Morgana has disappeared, thus foiling our previous arrangements, but thankfully I have another daughter," He pointed at Gwen and smiled warmly at her, "and she could save this whole operation with a simple yes."
The entire court turned to stare at Gwen, and she felt very uncomfortable under their gaze. She was being put on the spot and for what she did not know, but she knew that it would not be something good.
"Guinevere," he said singling her out, "Would you be as kind as to take Morgana's place, and wed the prince of Camelot?"
Gwen did not know what to say or how to react. All eyes were on her waiting anxiously for an answer. She did not want this, but she also knew she could not let down her father. He had done so much for her, taking her in and treating her as his own, it was time to repay the favor.
"Of course father, I would not mind at all."
Tereshe: You messages make me so happy, and I laugh every time I see them (cause I don't know a word of spanish). Thank goodness for Google translate
Lara Smith: I don't want to give anything away...so i'll just say maybe...maybe not...(lol)
whitecrossgirl: I would too! but then when I set eyes on Arthur, I would no longer question it.
Kohimoana: Thank you for your review, it inspired me to finish the last chapter I was working on. I think I'm halfway through the story now.
arthurgwen2010: You know, I actually don't know where i made her go. But i'll slip in somewhere in the later chapters.
lilzipop: Next Chaper you will meet Arthur (I'm not sure if Merlin comes up in the next of the one after, but he's coming soon too).
PenGuinevere: I am the absolute worse at spelling and Grammar. I check every story 3 times (not all at once, but different days) or more before posting. I'll try to be a little more careful and watch out for my mistakes (i'll even start asking a friend to read them). Just remember that I am bad in this subject, so hang in there.
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Next Chapter, Arthur Arrives!
