Once I got back I had to sit down, my stomach felt rather fluttery and I ended up being sick into a bucket Ella brought in for me. I had been sick for a few days now, and I didn't know what was causing it, although I was really rather hungry most of the time, which seemed a little ironic. However the sickness only really lasted the mornings so I tended to eat later on in the day. Gaius was coming to see me tomorrow to see what was wrong and if there was anything he could do.

Later that evening I was lying in bed reading, in my under-gown and Arthur strolled in, he took his armour off and put it on the table.

"Good training?" I asked.

"Yeah, gave Merlin a bashing." He said as he pulled of his clothes until he was only left in his trousers, he climbed into bed beside me under the covers.

"I hope you didn't hurt him too much." I replied.

"He'll be fine." Arthur muttered.

"Ready for the tournament tomorrow?" I asked.

"Yes." Arthur replied, "What are you reading?"

"It's a Greek play; this lady called Medea kills her sons to spite her husband who married another woman. It's so horrible; I don't know how anyone could do that, no matter how angry. Although Jason was a complete idiot, it wasn't the children's fault." I told Arthur.

"Why are you reading it if it's so horrible?" He asked.

"It's an interesting play. The sad thing is, Jason's betrayal must have driven her mad because she desperately loved her children." I explained.

"Ergh." Arthur grunted, "Children are horrible, sicky, smelly things that never shut up."

"Arthur!" I scolded him, "That's a horrible thing to say! Children are lovely." I paused, "We're meant to have children one day you know, does this mean you won't love them?" I asked quietly.

"One day being the key phrase there. One day in the far distant future, when I'm older and more boring, maybe then, but not for a long time." Arthur said.

I gulped and put my book down on the desk beside me and pulled up the covers. Arthur snaked his arm around my waist and kissed my lips softly before lying next to me and pulling me close, I buried my head in his warm bare shoulder.

"Good night Arthur." I whispered.

"Good night Sophia." He replied quietly.

The next morning the drums were rolling out on the fields and everyone was busy getting everything in place for the tournament, Merlin was trying to put Arthur's armour on and was failing miserably.

"You do know the tournament starts today?" Arthur asked, he wasn't impressed with Merlin's lack of skills when it came to armour.

I sighed, "let me do it."

"Thanks," Merlin said and stood back.

I did Arthur's armour up for him, he smiled at me gently, "You can fight and you know your armour." He said.

"I used to help my father with his." I told him.

Once I was finished I gave Arthur a small kiss, "Good luck, I'll see you later."

"I'll win it for you." Arthur replied and kissed me back.

I smiled as I walked off to find my seat beside Uther in the royal box, and the tournament began. The Champions walked into the stadium, I smiled at Arthur and he returned my smile.

Uther gave his little speech about the crowned champion and officially started the tournament.

Arthur fought well as usual, however I didn't wait to watch the whole tournament, I had to retire to my chambers as my sickness struck again. Gaius came to visit me as he promised.

He did a few tests on my general reflexes and asked me some questions.

"Is it really bad, Gaius?" I asked nervously.

"No, I think I ought to say congratulations." Gaius smiled.

"What?" I asked, completely confused. "Congratulations for what?"

"The baby." He replied.

I gasped, my mouth dropped open and I stared at him completely horrified. "Are…erm…are you sure?"

"Quite sure, if you don't mind I must be on my way my lady, I'll be here to check on you every few weeks, just to make sure everything runs smoothly." Gaius smiled.

"Of… of course." I replied, "Thank you."

"You're very welcome my dear," Gaius smiled again and walked out, shutting the door behind him.

I sat silently in my chair, so I was pregnant. I couldn't believe it, I wasn't ready at all, but I suppose this moment was to come sooner or later, maybe it would be nice to have a baby, something I could love and call my own. Uther would be happy that's for certain, but Arthur? Hadn't he already made it clear he despised children? But surely if it was his child it would be different. I hoped anyway. I couldn't do this on my own, I knew that much.