A/N: ok I know I've been gone a little while but I'm back and I hope you like this part. This is definitely the beginning of the end. Tell me what you think! Btw I less than three all of you!

Arthur looked over to his father and immediately jumped off of Gwen. He took the covers and handed it to her.

Uther stood there shocked, not saying a word.

Arthur put his trousers on and went up to his father.

"Father, I know what it looks like.." he started to say.

"It looks like you were having sex with a serving girl.."

"No! I mean yes, but it's not what it looks like."

"Are you trying to tell me my eyes are deceiving me? That I just imagined you and that whore sleeping together?"

"She is not a whore! She's my..."

"Your what Arthur?" he asked.

Arthur remained silent. He didn't know if saying that Guinevere was his wife would help or hurt the situation.

Uther, overwhelmed with shock looked towards Gwen. He went over to the bed and grabbed her arm.

"You... Whore! You will pay for this!" he screamed to her. Arthur pleaded with his father to get off of Gwen, tugging his hands away from her.

"Father please! You don't understand I love her." Uther turned around completely abashed by the words Arthur just spoken. He yelled for the guards. They came in and he practically tossed her to them.

"Take that whore to the dungeons immediately."

"No! Father please!" Arthur pleaded once more. Gwen was crying heavy tears but she didn't say a word. She held the sheet tight around her. The guards dragged her off. Arthur tried to follow but Uther held onto him, not letting him leave.

"Father, I know it may seem like..," Uther cut Arthur off and started laughing. Arthur was confused, at first he seemed angry when he burst into the door and saw them, now he was smiling and patting him on the back.

"Relax Arthur it's alright." he smiled.

"Father, I must say When you walked in it seemed that you were more angry than happy about this."

"I was, at first. But then I realized that I too was young once Arthur, I know all about the temptation of serving girls."

"Well, I'm happy you understand I guess." Arthur said to him.

"Yes, that I do. But I obviously cannot let this continue."

"What?"

"You may never see this girl again. Are we clear?

"You said you understood?" Arthur's fear was creeping up towards him.

"I said I understood the temptation, she's a beautiful girl, but Arthur she's just a servant."

"Father I assure you, Guinevere is more than a servant. Were in love..."

"Please. You do not know what you love. How many times have I heard that from you? How many princesses have you bedded only to tell me that you love them?"

"It's not like that anymore! All the others... Were lies. I've never loved a woman like I love Guinevere."

"Arthur! Lust is not the same as love. You sleep with this girl once and already you are telling me you're in love and expect me to believe it?"

"I have slept with Gwen many times father, not just once. And I can honestly say I do love her, with all my heart."

"I don't care if you love her, either you stop seeing this girl or she will be banished from Camelot forever."

"Why can't I just be with the woman I love?"

"Because! You need to marry for the sake and longevity of Camelot! The only way to do that is through your marriage to a princess! Get your head out of the clouds Arthur, there will be others just a beautiful as she, except they will be noble princesses born with blue blood coursing through their veins."

"Father even if I wanted to marry another, which I do not. Gwen is not only the woman of my dreams, she's my wife." Arthur finally spit it out. He was hoping his arbitrary word vomit didn't come back to haunt him.

"That's a nice dream Arthur, but you cannot marry a servant."

"It's not a dream, it's real. I married Gwen, without your permission.. In secret." Uther's eyes flashed with rage. Without warning he slapped him across the mouth.

Arthur, realizing that he was now bleeding, wiped the blood out of the corner of his lower lip.

" Once again you disappoint me son! Do you not realize that all I do, I do because I love you. Now because of your actions, the girl will die." Uther began to walk out and Arthur stopped him.

"No! I won't let you hurt her! She has done nothing wrong except love Camelot and me. Father I beg of you... Spare Gwen's life." Uther looked into his only sons eyes and could see his reality. Uther could try to deny it all he wanted to, but in Arthur's saddened eyes he could see that he was indeed in love with Gwen. And that frightened him.

"Alright… I'll give you an ultimatum. You divorce that girl and I banish her forever or I will see to it that she will be behead immediately." Arthur began to shed tears. His next words came out in a weeping sorrow. " Please, just let her go, we will leave Camelot together, never to return."

"Arthur you are the sole heir of the throne. You cannot leave for some serving wench." Uther tried to wipe his tears away. Arthur pushed his hand from his face. "You have until dawn tomorrow to make your decision. And for the girls sake Arthur, make the right one." Uther exited.

Arthur felt like his world was crashing down around him. His father's ultimatum wasn't an ultimatum at all. It was a win-win for Uther and a definite lose-lose for Arthur. He couldn't let her die. But he didn't want to lose her by divorcing her and risk never seeing her again. Arthur laid down and cried. Nothing could make this decision better. Nothing.


Alex went down into the dungeon to see Gwen. After he followed Uther and saw them making love he quickly hid so that no one could see him. As he saw the guards drag her away he almost regretted his decision. Almost.

"Guinevere.." Alex said. Gwen was in a corner, looking towards the wall not saying a word.

"Guinevere, I want you to know that I am truly sorry, but I have told you there would be consequences to your actions."

"Go away, Alexander." is all she replied.

"Gwen... Honestly. Did you think that Arthur could keep you to himself forever? You should be thanking me! I freed you. Your worth more then you give yourself credit for."

Gwen got up and walked towards the bars. "You freed me? From Arthur? Are you kidding me? Arthur is the kindest person you will ever meet, he's sweet and nurturing and he loved me. I wasn't just another serving girl or notch on his belt. We are in love Alex, I feel as he does."

"Is that what he told you? That he loved you? Guinevere he's a liar! What did he do? Promise that one day he will marry you and you could take your rightful place on the throne beside him?"

"What do you really know about Arthur besides what you have heard? Arthur is my love, the best thing that's ever happened to me. My husband. If you weren't so overcome with implausible jealousy you would see that Arthur and I are in love, not lust."

Alexander was taking aback by what she just said, including the last part.

"Wait.. You and Arthur are married? How?"

Gwen didn't mean to say it. But it came out sort of without her control. She bit down on her lips. "We did it without Uther's permission... In secret." Gwen looked down embarrassed.

"No.. NO! You and him, you were kissing and he was acting like he owned you and.. The way he touched and rubbed all over you." Alex tripped over his words. Gwen was obviously lying. Why would Arthur marry a servant in secret?

"Arthur is a very primitive man. He likes to assert his will. On everything, including me I guess." Gwen smiled.

"So you are really married?" Gwen shook her head yes and smiled. Alex shook his head in disbelief. "Wait.. That means... Guinevere, I didn't know... I... What have I done?" he screamed to her. Before she could answer he took off like a lighting bolt.

He felt like a total idiot. All he wanted was Gwen, and after he saw Arthur and her together he jumped to conclusions. He didn't know they were in love and happily married. All he wanted was for Gwen to know that she truly deserved.. To be treated like a queen. Alexander didn't know why he got so jealous or angry. None of those qualities he possessed before he met Gwen. He figured he had to do something to fix his incorrigible stupidity.


The next day Arthur asked Gwaine to look after Vivian. The last thing he needed right now was her coming into his chambers yelling at him and being all jealous. Gwaine decided to take her on a picnic. Naturally she complained about everything. From the why to the how. But after some coaxing he got her to settle down for some food and laughs.

"so.. You're telling me your father, he was a knight?"

"Is that so hard to believe? Or is it because I seem so un-knightly?" he laughed.

"I guess it's a bit of both." she said with a smile.

"Well I guess I'll take that as a direct jab to my heart then."

"No! I'm sorry don't think I meant it as a bad thing... Why don't you tell the king of your royal ancestry? If he knew you could be a knight of Camelot!"

"Sorry my Lady, it's just not in the cards for me."

"What are you afraid of... Sir Gwaine?" she teased him. His smile broadened.

Suddenly Gwaine had an idea he thought she wouldn't like. Which meant that it was perfect! He got to his feet and asked her for her hand.

"What are you doing?" she asked with a confused expression.

"Do you not hear the music my lady?"

"What music-" he cut her off pulled her to her feet and started twirling her around. She laughed out loud as he spun her round and round.

"So.. Do you finally hear the music?"

He smiled.

"I think I do..." she began but she pushed him away.

"What's wrong my lady?"

"If Arthur saw us dancing he would surely have your head."

"Look at me.." he spun her around in his arms. "What is it about the prince Pendragon that has you so infatuated? You do know that he was caught by his own father making love to another?"

She tried to scurry out of his hold but he began to move her around again, this time they were slow dancing.

"Yes... I know but..."

"But what? What happens if you love Arthur but, someone else takes your fancy?" Vivian furrowed her brows at him.

"Someone like whom?" Gwaine dipped her then brought her back up to him closely. She looked into his eyes and he back in hers then he kissed her passionately. Vivian was taken aback at first. Then she closed her eyes and let her lips part with his. As they were kissing she could feel something being released from her body. Like she was being freed from something. They stopped kissing and Gwaine looked into her eyes, for a minute they were glazed over then she came to. She looked at him intently before slapping him hard in the face.

"Ow! What the hell was that for?"

"Do not ever put your lips near mine again! Or I'll have my father kill you at once!"

"But.. You kissed me back!"

"Are you kidding me? Me... Kiss you! Ha!"

"Oh I see this is about Arthur Pendragon? Why don't you see that he doesn't love you!"

"Arthur? The arrogant prince of Camelot? I want him as much as I want warts! What am I doing here anyway?"

Gwaine didn't know what was going on but he had to get out of there. He jumped on a horse and left her there in the woods by herself. Princesses were some kind of crazy. He thought to himself.


Merlin went down to the dungeons to see Gwen. After hearing about what happened all he wanted to do was hit Arthur over the head with a huge pan. What was he thinking?

"Gwen! Are you alright?" merlin said through the bars.

"Yes, I'm fine. Well as fine as I'll ever be... How's Arthur?"

"Devastated, heartbroken, worried about your plight."

"Whatever my fate Merlin, you must promise me to always make sure Arthur is taken care of. Promise me!"

"Gwen, do not speak like that, I promise I will find a way to get you out of here."

"Merlin! Promise me!" her eyes started to tear, merlin clutched her hands through the bars.

"I promise." He said.

Gwen nodded. Merlin turned to exit but Gwen called to him. "Merlin!" she said calmly.

"Yes?"

"There is one more thing... Gaius came to see me today, after the guards found me passed out once again."

"Gwen, is everything alright?" he looked up into her eyes that were filled with sullen tears. But they weren't tears of anger or sorrow, this time they were of joy.

"Gaius told me that... I'm pregnant Merlin." she smiled a big smile at him. Merlin's mouth also formed a big smile. He wanted to give her a huge congratulatory hug but knew he couldn't.

"Guinevere! That's amazing. Arthur does not know?"

"No. He doesn't."

The guard was motioning merlin to leave. "Gwen! I promise I'll find a way to get you out of here." he whispered to her then he left.


Arthur was sitting in his bed looking blankly into the room. Merlin entered and shook him.

"Arthur we need to find a way to smuggle Gwen out of Camelot."

"There are people watching me, my father has guards outside of my room. I cannot help merlin."

"This is more urgent then you realize Arthur... Guinevere she's..."

"Did I ever tell you the story of how we first met? Gwen and I?" Arthur cut him off.

"No- but Arthur you need to know-"

"It was her first week as Morgana's servant and I was completely infatuated with the lady morgana at the time that every time I'd see her I fall or trip, so I tripped seeing her once again, and morgana just walked pass me. Guinevere, she helped me up to my feet and for the first time I actually saw her. It was like I was looking through a new pair of eyes, her beauty was overwhelming. I wouldn't admit this until now, but I think I've been in love with her since that day... And now? What do I have to show for it?"

"A child." Merlin blurted out.

"What?" Arthur said.

"Gwen... She told me she is pregnant sire. You're going to be a father."

"Merlin!" are you serious?" Arthur said with a delighted smile. Merlin shook his head. Arthur grabbed him and hugged him tightly.

"That's why we need to get you two out of here... If Uther knew, he would have her killed surely."

"No... Merlin. No one is dying. Because I've been thinking about it and I think I know what I must do to save her."