Chapter ten
"Merlin Arthur wake up" Morgona
ordered as she stormed into their chambers
"huh? What's going
on?" Merlin mumbled trying to hide his head in Arthur's shoulder,
Arthur laughed and pulled the sheet up to cover Merlins face so her
could sleep more
"are you both depth I said get up" Morgona
hissed, Merlin groaned pulling the blanket off his face sitting up
"what is it Morgona?" Arthur put an arm around Merlin's
shoulder pulling him over to rest on his chest
"I have a
surprise for you" she smiled
"what is it?" Merlin asked
suddenly excited
"Your getting married" Merlin looked
confused while Arthur just laughed in her face
"err...Morgona
in case you've forgotten were already married, you were there
remember" he said slowly like he was talking to a four year
old
"yes I know Arthur but I was the only one...so your renewing
your vows in front of everyone. Oh and there's going to be a feast
for the two of you afterwards. I have it all planned so you better
not ruin my plans Arthur Pendragon" she warned
"wait" Merlin
suddenly realised "it is what Gwen was doing, why she hasn't been
to see me in a while" Morgona nodded at Merlins smile.
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7 hours later Arthur found himself
standing on front of a crowd-mostly their friends- to re-marry
Merlin. Morgona had decided that sense Merlin was the one carrying
their child that he would be the wife and mother on their
family.
"Would you stop playing with your shirt" Morgona
scowled, it had been Merlins idea for Morgona to be his maid of
honour, although Arthur thought it was stupid, in fact this whole
thing was stupid, they were already married why the hell did they
have to do it again, no formal ceremony was going to make their love
stronger but the idea had excited Merlin so Arthur gave in and let
them have their fun.
"S...Sorry" Arthur smiled and looked
away.
Music began to play as Merlin walked
down the aisle with Hunith and Gaius on either side of him. Arthur
had known Merlin was beautiful but now he was so much more. As Merlin
reached Arthur Gaius and Hunith let go of his arms. Hunith kissed her
sons check before they took their seats.
"Hi" Merlin blushed
when he saw Arthur staring at him
"you look" Arthur couldn't
find the words instead he just leant forwards and crashed their lips
together
"ARTHUR" Morgona screamed "that part comes LATER"
she hissed
"sorry" Arthur frowned "don't be" Merlin
pushed dome hair out of Arthur's eyes
"ahem" they turned to
see a familiar face "why do I have the feeling we've had this
conversation before?" the priest stated Merlin blushed much to
Arthur's amusement "oh go on then you might as well continue
again" Arthur laughed holding Merlin's hand.
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For the second time Morgona stood on the side lines and watched as Arthur and Merlin pledged themselves to each other. This was better than before, they were happier, last time it had been rushed, a way of saving Merlin's life, hidden in a small cell with no one around. Now it was out in the open with fresh air, the sun and the people they loved. Merlin and Arthur fumbled through their vows laughing at each other. More than once Arthur looked Merlin in the eyes and forgotten what he was saying. It was better this way Morgona decided, they had only just meet before, true they had loved each other but now their love was strong then many people realised. Now they were each other's world.
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The feast past smoothly. There was
music, dancing, food-all of Merlin's favourites- wine and a giant
cake. Arthur had refused even a single drop of wine, arguing that if
Merlin couldn't drink then why should he. They danced until
Merlin's feet hurt. When they had cut the cake Gwen and Morgona had
jumped out from behind them and shoved pieces of cut in their faces.
Merlin had licked his lips and laughed with Gwen while Arthur looked
horrified for about two seconds before throwing a handful of cake
into Morgona's hair. It had been a good night but the end of it
Arthur could see how tired and weak Merlin was feeling even if the
others couldn't. Without even thinking Arthur walked over to Merlin
and hauled into his arms
"we'll be leaving now if that's
alright with you all" Arthur really couldn't have cared less if
people did care
"Arthur what are you doing?" Morgona giggled
–obviously drunk- with Gwen –again drunk-
"back to our room
of course" Arthur winked "it is out wedding night after all"
Arthur called walking out of the hall. Behind him he could hear Gwen
and Morgona laughing while Gaius rambled on about stupid boys and why
didn't they realise Merlin was in no condition to even think about
doing that.
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Looking up from where he had been
laid down on the bed Merlin saw Arthur pulling his shirt over his
head before lying down next to him
"do you want to?" Merlin
stumbled; Arthur laughed "no Merlin. I can wait you just sleep now"
Arthur smiled leaning down like he did every night to kiss Merlin's
stomach, there baby before moving back up to kiss Merlin
"love
you" Merlin mumbled rolling over resting his head on Arthurs chest
"love you to. Sleep well my Merlin" he smiled as Merlin feel
asleep in his arms.
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Thanks to Merlinarthur for the idea for this chapter hope it lives up to your expectations. Thanks for reading; I'd love to know what you think. Thank you to my sister who had been reviewing and reading this story ever sense I began it. Ily nimi1611 xoxoxoxo