Finally here's the next chapter! Honest, I'm SO sorry for the delay, guys, school and real-life got me really busy! :/ But now, the clouds are gone, holidays are near and I find time to write! Wohoo! :D

I'm not complely satisfied with this chapter, it's a little dramatic in the middle - a scene from 3x10, Queen of hearts from the show - so sorry if there are any mistakes in spelling and/or understanding, I'm not a native speaker and it's sometimes hard to understand what Uther is mumbling;)

Please review and enjoy! xxx

The moon shone brightly as two figures rushed out of the castle of Camelot, keeping quiet and secret.

'I'm still not sure about this, Arthur', Guinevere whispered, looking around the empty, dark courtyard. Arthur Pendragon smiled about the care of Gwen. He took her hand and dragged her on, gently. 'Well, I'm absolutely sure about it, my love.'

They stopped as they came to a meadow, drained in silver moonlight. Gwen gasped. 'Arthur, it is beautiful! How did you find this place?'

Arthur winked. 'That, my love, is a secret (1).'

(1) Of course Merlin had found it.

Gwen decided to play along, though she knew all too well it had been Merlin who found it. 'You know', she purred 'I didn't know there was so much romantic in this arrogant prince ...' 'See?', Arthur murmured, wrapping his arms around her. 'I've got my secret sides too'

'Of course', Gwen smiled and they sank down onto the soft grass, facing the sparkling stars.

'What a shame we have got to go outside here to be truly together.', Gwen whispered sadly, nuzzling her head into Arthur's neck, inhaling his warm scent.

'Let's not think of these things', Arthur murmured into her hair, eyes closed. 'We wanted to forgeth these thoughts tonight, remember?'

Gwen sighed. 'Yes. I do.'

They laid there, silent, just enjoying the company of each other. Until a memory popped into Gwen's mind, although she had never forgot it. 'Do you remember the time we did this the first time and were suprised by Uther and Morgana?'

'Of course', Arthur sighed, half smiling. 'Painfully interrupted. And that where the fun had just begun.' His eyes twinkled playfully. Gwen laughed, hitting him lightly on the arm.

'I mean it! It was the day I got sentenced.'

Arthur's grip suddenly tightened around her, as if wanting to protect her from the memory. 'Yes', he said through gritted teeth. 'One of the worst days of my life.'

Oh yes, he remembered it all too well ...

As Arthur came into the throne room, the first thing he saw was a shocked Guinevere, down on her knees. Arthur's heart pounded wildely in his chest. His only wish was to go to her, pick her up, bring her home and keep her safe in his arms all night.

She looked up at him, tears shining in her eyes. The servant girl slowly shook her head.

Arthur faced his father, who just stood there, the 'potice' in his hand, looking completely satisfied. 'Her father consaulted with sorcerers!', Uther proclaimed, turning to Guinevere again. 'My father was a good and innocent man and you executed him!', Gwen whispered, her voice shaking.

'So you would seek your revenge by enchanting my son?', Uther yelled. 'No!', Gwen said desperated. Arthur couldn't just stand and watch there. But he had to be careful what he said. If there was any wrong move the whole situation would escalate - more than it did already.

'Father, you have to see reason. Guinevere has done nothing wrong!', he said, barely controling his emotions.

'She has been found guilty of using magic and echantemens - she will be burnt to the stake.'

This was the moment Arthur's heart stopped beating. No. 'No', he breathed, striding forward as some guards grabbed him by the arms, holding him back.

'You can't do this!'

'My lord, at least give Guinevere a fair trial!', Gaius said, but Uther didn't listen to him. 'I have all the evidence I need', he said coldly.

'Please, I'm begging you!', Arthur shouted, at the edge of desperation 'We will leave Camelot and never return, just ... just let us go! I relinquish my entiltement to the throne!'

Gwen gasped. Arthur's eyes flickered to her, as Uther stepped closer to him, in disbelief. 'My son would never do this. It is proofly undoubted that you are enchanted.'

'I will never forgive you for this', Arthur whispered, his voice shaking. But the look his father returned was made of ice, as were the words he said. 'She will die. And the enchantement will be broken. Take her away.'

Arthur's heart tightened painfully and he was dragged to the door. 'NO! GUINEVERE!', he screamed, trying to get to her, his fists hitting the guards but it seemed useless. Gwen's mouth escaped a dry sob. 'Arthur!', she yelled, trying to get free of the tight grip of the guards, but her small body wasn't strong enough. 'NO!' Finally Arthur broke free, got to her and captured her lips in one last, desperated kiss - it was the kiss of a goodbye. He felt her salty tears on his face and just wanted to hold her, but the guard's hands pulled him back again.

'I'll always love you!'

'What you said to me ... you would have taken me away?', Gwen whispered.

'Of course. I just couldn't have bare losing you.', Arthur whispered into her hair. Gwen smiled. 'And I you.'

She tilted her head and plunged into his eyes. And Arthur Pendragon got lost in the depths of her soft, brown eyes. He bent down his head and kissed her softly.

Suddenly Arthur pulled away. 'What is it?', Gwen asked worriedly and looked suprised as she saw Arthur's enthusiastic face. He took her hands. 'Let's run away.'

The words were meant completely serious, but combined with the foolish grin on Arthur's face it sounded ridiculous. Gwen laughed. 'What?'

'Just imagine! You and I would run away, leave Camelot behind.'

'And where would we go?', Gwen asked, her eyes sparkling.

Arthur shrugged. 'I have no idea', he said happily as if this was the best plan he ever had. 'We could go somewhere. Become farmers.'

Gwen laughed. 'And would Merlin come with us?'

Arthur pretended like thinking about it. 'Nah', he said finally, grinning 'in this life I imagin just you and me.' with these words he pulled her tight to him again, kissing her tenderly. Gwen sighed, locking her arms around her lover's neck. 'I think ... that's ... a wonderful ... idea', she managed to say between the kisses. Arthur grinned against her lips.

Both of them knew it would never be possible.

But this night, just for one night they pretended it was, trying to escape their destinies.

Soo, I hope you liked this chapter! :D Please leave me a review!