A/N: This is short!
Merlin twirled the reins of the horses nervously in his hand. Arthur ordered him to procure a horse and cart for Gwen and the baby. Dutifully, Merlin followed Arthur's instructions. Beads of sweat formed on Merlin's upper lip. He never knew that Gwen could be so cunning.
Gwen held Llacheu protectively in her arms as Arthur led them from her modest home in Olaf's lands. He brushed a kiss on a sleeping Llacheu's forehead. "I think I see a curl." Arthur was amazed by his son. Arthur spent hours tenderly tracing his little palms, fingers, toes, and feet. He kissed his head whenever he held him. Gwen fussed that Arthur spoiled him. Arthur moved his head side to side to look into Llacheu blue eyes, his blue eyes. Llacheu fit perfectly in the nook of his arm. He stood watch over them as Gwen slept with his boy. His heart was overwhelmed with love for his young family. Gwen just glowed with happiness. Arthur decided not to question her about running away. He knew why, and accepted his fault.
Gwen said nothing as she climbed in the cart. Fussing over the baby, Gwen nodded her head towards the window. Llacheu opened his eyes and closed them quickly. "Is the sun too bright, Sweet?" Gwen dropped a blanket flap over his head.
A distraught Mary rushed from their home. She threw herself across Arthur's feet. Sobbing and screaming, Mary wrapped her arms around Arthur's legs.
"Please don't steal my grandson…. Milord. We are nothing, but humble servants. I know that you enjoyed laying with Gwen…. she's my son's wife. Please don't force her back to your keep for your carnal needs."
People gathered around Mary and Arthur's spectacle. Arthur attempted to help Mary to her feet.
"Mary, obey your king. Rise!"
Mary turned a tear stained face upon Gwen. "Don't be ashamed. Tell them Gwen."
Gwen sniffled. "I was just a humble servant. Loving my devoted husband, Merlin. "Gwen pointed in Arthur's direction. It started as a punishment for Merlin when he made a mistake. Then, it grew "He forced into his bed because he's wife is mad. She thinks my child is hers. He wants to return me to his keep, and steal my babe. Now, he wants me to return to his bed. I just want to be with my family. Oh, help us…"
Gwaine dropped to the ground, and rolled in the dirt. Tears streamed from his eyes.
I'm not even upset. Mildly amused, yes. Angry, no. I never knew Gwen and Merlin were this smart. These people believe them. I'm not going to make a scene.
Merlin stared straight away. "My baby is precious to me." Merlin sniffled in sadness.
Arthur's firm lips curved in a smile. "Yes, I'm a bad Noble. I am a horrible person. I will let you go for now."
Arthur stared deeply into Gwen's wide brown eyes. "I will find you, Guinevere. I will hunt you down, Guinevere. I will enjoy every moment of your carnal punishment, Guinevere. Since, your punishments are carnal. Your words, not mine. "Arthur blew his stunned wife a kiss." I am the dog to your kitten. I know your scent, and I will find you. Merlin, I don't have any words. Just remember the past."
Gwen licked her lips as the hair rose on her neck. She didn't know if she felt desire or fear, or both.
"Mary, into the cart."
Mary scampered into the flat bed as she laughed hysterically.
"This is the best fun," Mary giggled.
Merlin flicked the reins as they departed amused Arthur.
"I will find you, both of you," Arthur bellowed.
Using his foot, Arthur kicked Gwaine gently. "Get up…"
Merlin's hands trembled slightly. "Where are we headed?"
Gwen snuggled her son. "Home to Camelot."
"Camelot… I'm going to die."
"We can't race around the lands with an infant. Besides, Arthur won't go there, first. We need to make you the hero in Camelot. You found the queen and the heir of Camelot. You're a hero. Arthur can't slaughter you. Besides, I need a new chamber… faraway from Arthur's."
Merlin wriggled his eyebrows. "Yes… carnal punishments. I think he meant it."
"He meant it."
Merlin shuddered. "You aren't going to tell him about my magic?"
"Not today, Magic boy."
Gwen laughed. "We are in enough trouble."
