Phew, has been a while since the last update for sure! Sorry for the delay, I was busy with exams XD But now it's summer, which means daily updates! So await exciting and cute chapters to come!

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Chapter 6: Starfall Festival –part 2

The village town square was very crowded. Arturia could see kids and grown-ups everywhere, which shocked her. Back in Camelot, she had attended some balls –even though it was against her will-, but remembered the guests being fewer and… not so noisy…?

Next to her, Morganna and Arthur were obviously surprised as well, but they also seemed excited.

''Is this how villagers celebrate, sir Hector?'' Morganna asked, granting sir Hector her most polite and innocent smile. Arturia was ready to scold her for her impolite question, but sir Hector replied before she had time to open her mouth.

''Yes, Morganna, just like that. I take it this is very different than the balls in Camelot?'' he asked, not seeming insulted or angry with the young girl's question. Morganna shook her head.

''Yes, very different. But I think this is a better way to celebrate. It's more… happy. What do you say, Arturia?'' she asked her older sister, who seemed very bewildered by the situation.

''I think it's very nice. Suitable to a festival.'' She was quite shocked, but she didn't want to say it out loud, in fear that she might insult sir Hector, Beth and Arra.

Sir Hector smiled. ''Alright then, kids, I will leave you to enjoy the fete. I will be right there, chatting with some friends.'' He said, and walked off, approaching one of the wooden tables that encircled the square, talking loudly to some men that were obviously his friends.

Beth, Arra, Morganna and Arthur did not hesitate further and started dancing with the rest of the villagers, but Arturia just stood on the corner, leaning on a tree's trunk, frozen, and too confused to make any movement and start dancing with her siblings. Despite she was trying, it was difficult for her to adjust into this way of living so easily. She couldn't understand how Morganna and Arthur could mingle so easily into this new life.

She decided that maybe she didn't have what was needed to adapt. Maybe she should have stayed back in Camelot and die, because she was obviously useless.

''Hey there!''

Arturia jolted and widened her eyes at the boy who had just interrupted her miserable thoughts. He had very pale blonde hair, nearly white, and forest-green eyes, that sparkled with life and excitement. His face was slightly red and he was panting, probably because he had been dancing, Arturia concluded.

''Care to tell me why are you crying?'' he asked her, the smile not leaving his face. Only then did Arturia realize that tears were flowing from her eyes and sliding from her cheeks. She blushed and wiped her eyes quickly.

''It's nothing… I was just thinking…'' she said quietly, hoping the boy wouldn't require details.

''Oh, okay. But why are you standing here alone. I mean, it's a fete! You should be dancing and enjoying yourself!'' then he frowned a little. ''I don't remember seeing you again, and I know nearly everyone in this village. Are you new here?'' he asked.

She nodded quickly. ''Yes. I came here a few weeks ago, with my siblings. Sir Hector was kind enough to take us under his wing.'' She said as quickly as possible, afraid to share any more details.

''Ah, so that's the case! Well, then it's nice to meet you! Name's Gawain, son of the village's blacksmith. And what's your name?"

''I am Arturia em…'' she searched for a surname. ''… Lionheart. Arturia Lionheart. My father was killed in a hunt, when I was very young, and I never met my mother.'' She said hastily, happy that at least half of what she said was true. Gawain seemed to bite it.

''I'm sorry about it…'' he said and smiled kindly. ''But you're lucky sir Hector takes care of you! He's a nice man.''

Arturia nodded and looked down again, as if losing interest to the conversation, and was terrified to realize that she blushed whenever she talked to Gawain. She wondered if Morganna and Arthur would mock her when they found out. Maybe.

Gawain spoke again. ''So, do you want to dance? I mean, I haven't danced with girls again, but it's worth a try, what do you say?'' he suggested and stretched his hand for her. Her blush growing more and more intense, she placed her hand into his.

''If you insist, I will accept your invitation.'' She said. This was what her Father had taught her to say when a man asked her to dance, but it was obviously too formal for the occasion, because Gawain started laughing.

''Wow, Arturia, you have nice manners! Almost if you're a princess!'' he said with a wide smile. This statement made Arturia's heart pound anxiously and shook her head.

''Um… my Father taught me… he was a kind man.'' She tried to cover up herself. Gawain shook his head.

''Well, let's forget this and dance, now, shall we?'' he said and pulled her in the square, just as the orchestra –that consisted of a few villagers playing various home-made instruments- started playing a slower, calmer song.

Gawain put his hands in her waist, and instructed her to put her hands in his arms.

''Now just do what I am doing. It's easy!'' he said and smiled. Arturia dared a small smile and nodded, following his movements precisely.

''Wow Arturia, you're quite good! Is this your first time?'' Gawain asked, taken aback by surprise as she nodded positively.

''Then you're pretty fast at learning!'' he said and chuckled, making her chuckle along.

They danced for a while like that, and Arturia caught a glimpse of Morganna and Arthur looking at her and giggling in mischief, which made her assure they'd tease her a lot later. But she didn't mind. It was the first time after the destruction of Camelot that she felt… free. And happy.

She decided that it wouldn't hurt if she acted like a child for a short while. She was just ten years old after all.

An hour later, the music stopped and Gawain informed Arturia that the Stargazing started. She looked around and saw people sitting down in the grass and raising their heads towards the sky, expecting something.

She was about to go and search for her siblings and sir Hector, but then she saw Gawain's friends waving at Gawain.

''No thanks, I think I will be fine here!'' he shouted at them with a grin in his face. They chuckled and walked off, talking with each other, and Gawain sat down, pulling Arturia next to him.

''So, you're staying, Arturia?'' he asked and winked. She blushed a deep red.

''I suppose…'' she didn't see her siblings around, so she sat down and smiled at Gawain. ''Thank you for staying with me.'' She said. He smiled.

''No problem! Hey, look! The stars begun to fall!'' he pointed at the sky.

Arturia looked up and a smile crept up to her face as she watched, countless of falling stars illuminating the sky, casting the light over the village of Ellones. She sworn that, even from the castle's top, the Starfall had never been as beautiful as this one.

She felt Gawain's hand gripping hers slightly, and then…

… he bent in and kissed her cheek lightly. She blushed and turned towards him, widening her teal eyes. He seemed satisfied by the surprise on her face.

''When the stars fall, we make a wish. For the wish to come true, you must kiss someone in the cheek. It's a tradition –but for us kids. Adults don't do it.'' He explained. Arturia realized how amazing he looked with the light of the falling stars cast upon his round face and pale hair. She smiled and turned again on the stars.

'I wish that Father be proud for me, Arthur and Morganna…' she thought, then, timidly to be honest, turned and kissed Gawain's cheek quickly. It was his turn to blush, but he cast his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer.

Arturia smiled and continued looking at the falling stars.

Maybe being happy wasn't so difficult at all.

Gawain x Arturia. It can totally happen! But let's start in a cute childish way;) how was it? Did you like it!? I really hope you did!:):):)

I will probably update tomorrow too, now I must go!^^

(Also, wrote this while listening to One and Only Wish, the OST of Gunslinger Girl: Teatrino. It's so wonderful!:))

Please review with your opinion!:)

Katja~