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CHAPTER 35
The waiting room at the clinic was full of mothers to be, the reception nurse was trying to help a patient fill out some paperwork.
Lord Merlin walked in. Most of the ladies didn't give him a second look, but he got the receptionists attention when he requested to speak with Doctor Lawrence Jamison.
Doctor Jamison was seeing a patient out at that time so he introduced himself.
Doctor Jamison was a little unsure when Lord Merlin him the letter. He opened it anyway. When he found that it was from Queen Juley, he was relieved, happy, curious and all other things involved. He had tried dating her but Joe's interference made any lasting relationship impossible, but he still cared for her. He helped her try to avoid Joe by having Juley teach a prenatal class, in the evenings, to his patients from the time they were determined pregnant to time of delivery. She was maid of honor at his wedding last year.
When he found that she wanted to start another prenatal classes at the place that she was hiding, and that David was starting to talk more and that she found a man that she could be happy with, he was happy for her and glad to be of assistance in obtaining the written data for the classes and he was also very happy to fill Lord Merlin in on what happened to Joe and all about the trial. He even wrote a letter telling her all that had taken place, even about Virna having to go for counseling.
When Lord Merlin left, Doctor Jamison called Mr. Robertson and told him of his strange visiter and the letter that he delivered.
CHAPTER 35
The King was holding court with his Queens at his side.
Lord Merlin entered and approached the throne and told the King and his Queens what he had learned while on his errand.
The King asked Queen Juley to accompany him to the anti chamber.
Lord Merlin gave Queen Juley the letter before she went.
In the anti chamber the King offered to give her safe passage home, if she wanted it.
She told him how she felt that her place was at his side and how her love for him was developing. She also went as far as telling him how she firmly believed that with hard work and effort, the King's family could come together as a fully functional family, and she had no attention of giving it up because of location.
As this was going on, King Llenlleawg, the three Guenhumara Queens and Lohot were trying to eavesdrop on the conversation.
As the King opened the door, they fell through. They looked quite silly there on the floor, but the King just smiled and announced that Queen Juley was staying at Camelot.
Anna Vortergurn happen to be there at court when the news came. She had hopes that queen Juley would go back to where ever she came from. She had designs on becoming one of King Arthur's Queens but Queen Juley stood in her way.
Anna ran crying out of the palace. Her father ran after. He calmed her down and told her to be patient.
Anna told her father that she had almost ran out of patience.
Her father firmly told her to go back to court and act as if she was very happy that Queen Juley was staying.
She obeyed her father.
Upon hearing the news, Dan and Cynthia came to court. After some hesitation, they asked the King if the news was true.
The answer was yes.
Dan, being the spokesman, asked what they should call the King, now that they were going to be a permanent family.
The King went to them and got to their level and told them that it would make him very happy to just be called Dad.
This made Dan and Cynthia so happy that they almost forgot their protocol of seeking to be excused.
What the King noticed was that even Dan was learning protocol and he was pleased.
That night, the smithy spoke with the King. Together they spoke with King Llenlleawg, Dan and Cynthia. Lord Merlin joined in. The King spoke of earlier conversations with Queen Juley about Dan and Cynthia's skills with the skate boards. He also spoke of the safety equipment used to prevent injury. He gave Dan and Cynthia back the original boards and they spoke of the problems with them and what could be done to correct these problems. With the assistance from Lord Merlin to salve these problems. The King told Dan and Cynthia of the package from King Patrick; the ramp.
They went over and set up the ramp the next morning on the training field.
Both the King and Lord Merlin saw the strategic benefits of having someone in the palace that had the sidewalk surfing skills like that, that Dan and Cynthia had. He told King Llenlleawg to supervise and be ready to show their skills in a presentation when King Patrick signing of the treaty that Samhain.
King Llenlleawg accepted the post.
Dan and Cynthia started planning out their demonstration immediately.
With the approval, there were more ramps built. the new skateboards were made with the improvements and a lot of practice of the old stunts and some new ones, the demonstration was just another championship to Dan and Cynthia but this one was special, not that there was no competition, this time they had a Dad that cared enough to be there and not just to forbid them from riding the boards. There hearts were really in it, and this time it was not just another way to escape their problems caused by Joe's abuse.
This was a time of bonding for the King's whole family. There was also a lot of fun. They taught proper use of the boards to some cadets and warriors including Prince Lohot and King Llenlleawg. They tried to get the King to ride a board but he declined. Even the four Queens and other household members went down to the training field, to watch.
The King was disappointed when Bryan McBrian brought news that King Patrick could not winter at Camelot, but when he learned that it was because that one of King Patrick's Queens was pregnant and wanted King Patrick there with her, he was pleased. At least he wasn't the only man going through this prenatal thing. He even sent Lord Merlin to Castle Ryan to help. King Perceval even brought the news that the Kings send their blessings on the coming of the coming of the child.
Prince Lohot went with when Dan and Cynthia approached The King about the idea if having ramps on the stairs. Winter was coming on and they did not wish to put the boards up for the winter. The King promised to speak with Lord Merlin on the matter. Dan also told him of an idea to end the problem with Sam.
Dam told The King of the bond that had developed between him and Sam and how Sam told him of King Qrg, and his concern of his mother and siblings and of his feelings about being a prisoner or hostage and not an actual fosterling. The King promised to look into the matter.
The ramps were not placed on the stairs because Lord Merlin felt that it would be un safe but there were to be like shoots constructed on each side of the stairs with safety portals positioned so if the rider fell off the board during training he or she could be caught before any serious injury could be obtained.
Queen Regina and Anna complained to the King about the ramps put on the stairs so the stairs so the boards could be ridden down the stairs if one was good enough at them. They said that it cut away walking space on the stairs.
The King just smiled and noted the complaint. When Guenhumara Queen Ilo and Queen Juley went to the King to ask if he wasn't over indulging Dan and Cynthia, he didn't think so. He then gave that look that Guenhumara Queen Ilo knew and then she understood this was a security defense measure.
Dan and Cynthia were not exactly quiet coming down the ramp. Everyone knew to get out of the way when they heard that ever faithful, "Cowabunga". By spring thaw when Queen Morgan arrived to help Queen Juley deliver her baby, Dan and Cynthia's trips down the ramps were common place. The servants almost forgot to warn Queen Morgan and her retinue to get out of the way.
Also during that winter, Guenhumara Queen Elaine broke it off with Prince Medraut, the prenatal classes and Queen Juley's training for being Queen continued and the exchange of knowledge went great.
King Org, his women and Retinue, including Sam's mother and siblings were brought to Camelot using the treaty with King Patrick as an reuse. This was with the consent of King Patrick; King Org was a thorn in King Padric's side because not only was he a usurper he was a Scotty pirate amd Sam's father was an Allie and friend. King Padric actually was shocked when he learned that Sam was the son of his old friend, but when he learned the entire story of what happened and what Sam was trying to do he understood and offered to do anything that he could to help. The state of Sam's family had been of his also.
Upon the arrival of King Org and party, his retinue were given places to freshen and rest op, King Org was gotten out of the way and as a surprise to Sam he was reunited with his mother long enough to do the paper work to make him a fosterling.
Later in negotiation with King Org Sam's siblings were turned over to The King and what King Org thought was hostages but in truth, they were fosterlings. The king tried to also get Sam's mother but King Org felt that she was his insurance that the people of her realm would not revolt. He was glad to get rid of the children. He had hopes that The King would kill them and he told The King so.
It didn't take long after King Org and his Party left that Sam was reunited with his siblings at the academe. That was a joyes reunion. and that day he vowed to himself, mo more dog raids unless they were authorized by the King himself or any other problems for the King either, and he lived up to it clear up through graduation.
The courtship of Anna Vortergurn and Prince Medraut had blossomed into full bloom.
The night of birth of Queen Juley and the King's child was when Prince Medraut and Anna Vortergurn decided to get married.
The labor was not all that easy, none are, but for Queen Juley, it was the easiest she had. But Lord Merlin still felt that it best that Dr. Jamison attended incase of complications. He was aware of Queen Juley's past and knew of her pending danger as the result of her several miscarriages and injuries by Joe.
For Queen Morgan, it was different to have the father assisting in the delivery. Though the King was going in to help, he felt as if he'd rather face a horde of Saxons that face this. Dads being involved with delivering their children was unheard of before Queen Juley came to Camelot; but he did beautifully in coaching her. When the baby came out he was the first to hold his new son and show him to Queen Juley. They agreed to name him Arthur Ambrosias. The King never regretted this experience for the rest of his life.
The three Guenhumara Queens held a prayer vigil just outside the chamber door. The King took the boy and showed him to them. It brought back memories of other times that babies were born at Camelot.
It was Cynthia that nicknamed the baby AA, she said that Arthur Ambrosias was too big of a name for such a small baby. That nick name stuck with him all threw his life.
CHAPTER 37
The King was worried about the reports of Saxons landing and gathering north of Antonian wall. He had the wedding of Prince Medraut to attend with his family. He learned that there was a spy watching him. He felt that by going to the wedding, it wouldn't only buy him time, but it would give him an unrelated reason for going north. So they went to the wedding.
CHAPTER 38
The castle at Lothian was in a real bustle in preparing for the wedding. The plan was to have the druid proceedings with the bonfires and dancing, before the King and his retinue arrived. They did, the fires were still smoldering as the King and his retinue arrived.
Even though, the people were concerned about the roomers of Anna being deliberately barren and if that were true, the land was sure to be cursed.
The King thought that it was some cruel perverted trick when he found that he would have to share his bed with all four of his Queens so he set out to find the person responsible for it. It was not hard. It was Bannis, the servant that showed them to their chambers, and it was no joke.
Bannis explained to the King about the fears of the people and how it was hoped that if the High King and one of his queens could conceive a child that night, then maybe the land would be spared.
All the King could do was promised to try.
Prince Medraut and Anna Vortergurn had their wedding and wedding feast the day after the King's arrival. The King and all four of his Queens were among the witnesses when Prince Medraut and his bride bedded down which was still a little hard for Queen Juley to understand in spite of the King's explanation an preparation for the occasion.
That night, Anna Vortergurn lived up to her reputation but the King and Queen Juley did conceive another child, the land was safe for now.
CHAPTER 39
A few days later the King got the reports from Antonian's wall confirming the Saxon's activities. He took his family back to Camelot after promising Prince Medraut that he would attend his King making ceremony shortly after mid summer. He hoped that his explanation for leaving early was acceptable, especially since it was the truth.
On the way home, King Llenlleawg noticed that his wife, Queen Elaine, was tiring more easily that usual.
Queen Elaine eased his worries by telling him that she was just tired from helping at the wedding. she knew that he was having to go off to war and didn't want him to worry. She would tell him when he returned from the war.
Once the women and children were safely at Camelot with a skeleton guard to keep them safe, the King and his warband went north to handle the Saxon problem.
CHAPTER 40
The cadets, too young to go to war, including Dan and Cynthia, carried on at the academy as though King Llenlleawg was there to run it.
If a spy tried to learn what the King was up to, all he would find was that the King and a warband were out on business but at Camelot, it was well fortified. Dan and Cynthia had a lot to do with that.
CHAPTER 41
The King and his warband fought the Saxons and got a foothold but after hearing that more Saxons were on their way to British shores the King decided to get more troops.
King Llenlleawg covered his realm and neighboring realms, Gwalchmei covered Lothian and Aria, Bedwyr covered Cornwall, the King covered, then, King Medraut and that aria, Melways, the Summerland, etc. It was agreed that the rally would be at the fortress in four weeks. They went on to their destinations.
The King attended Prince Medraut's King making. He only had time to oversee the ceremony as High King, speak with King Medraut to ask for troops, and politely have plate of food to eat.
One night Queen Juley started craving some goodies, so she went to the kitchen. The servants were sleeping so she decided to look for the goodies herself. Sense Queen Juley's pregnancy with AA Guenhumara Queen Ilo knew to watch for signs of pregnancy so Queen Juley could be given the moral support that she needed, so when she found her there, they sat and talked over milk and honeyed cakes. Trying to find out why Queen Juley had this craving when she wasn't known to have them; Queen Juley realized that the last time that she had cravings like that was when she was pregnant with David.
They looked for other symptoms and decided to get a wet nurse for AA.
The next morning Queen Juley checked with the midwife who confirmed that Queen Juley was pregnant.
Queen Juley wrote to the King to inform him of the pregnancy.
CHAPTER 42
The letter reached the King via King Medraut sealed. He was afraid that it was bad news when he got it but when he opened and read it not only was he relieved but elevated to ecstasy, he couldn't help but tell the men that were just coming in.
The news boosted moral throughout the camp. It was felt that Queen Juley's pregnancy was a good omen for the upcoming battle.
Once the troops were in and settled down, the subsequent Kings and Generals met in the King's tent for a briefing. It was planned that they would strike the following morning in two waves. The first wave would attack at first light then later the other wave or half would attack and relieve the first wave who then could fall back and rest.
The King thought it a bit strange that there were no Picts in the camp until a Pictish Chieftain emerged from the rushes and explained that this time the Pictish tribes were allies to the King because these Saxons had attacked and massacre village after village of Picts. The Chieftain went on to tell the King how these raiders were different and more brutal. They were just not like the average Saxon, Jute or Visgoth. The King brought out that they usually did not have trouble with Visgoths.
It was discovered that there were even more invaders coming. So they attacked the Saxon camp in the dead of night. That way they would not be outnumbered too badly.
The battle took until dawn but it successfully eliminated the Saxon camp entirely. The British troops suffered few wounded and no loss.
The other half of the troops were upset about not fighting but the King quieted them by explaining that there were more Saxons coming and would be there sometime that day.
In taking care of the bodies and gathering the treasures, it was learned that King Org and his men was part of the Saxon troops. It was brought to The King"s attention so he sent a messenger to King Padric with the news. H promptly marched on King Org's castle. Sam's Mother as well as her ladies and most of the other prisoners were rescued successfully. as a saifty measure Sam's mother and her ladies were taken to Castle Ryan then sent on to Camelot, and enough men were left to defend the castle if any other of King Org's men return
At The Kings camp everyone had the chance to get rested up before word came. The invaders were landing not far from the fortress. The King led the troops to a good vantage point that the invaders would have to pass going to the camp sight. Then leaving the troops behind, he went to the outpost where he had a hand full of men watching to boats coming in.
The boats were Jute long ships, the ancestor to the Viking long ships. They were packed with warriors ready to fight as they were being rowed in.
The King surveyed the situation then instructed his men to wait until the invaders have landed, left the boats and were far enough out of sight that they could not be called back, then take the boats and deposit them at the navel doc.
He returned to his men and set up the ambush. The troops were camouflaged, behind trees and anything else to hide them from the road. They were positioned in a horseshoe effect with snipers at the opening.
The invaders marched unknowingly into the trap. By the time that they found that it was a trap, it was too late, they were all in the horseshoe. When any of them tried to retreat, the snipers got them. First King Llenlleawg led with the ala in three waves with infantry making sure that none of the invaders were able to escape. After the third wave, Bedwyr and the King led the infantry, not just closing in but fighting the invaders. The fighting went on all that day and all through the night. By the following morning, there was not one surviving invader. The rest of the day went to gathering the treasure and burning the bodies of the dead invaders in bonfires.
The treasure was passed out to the men for payment for their services, and all went home.
CHAPTER 43
The news of the birth of King Patrick's baby daughter was waiting for the King. Even better news was that King Patrick was on his way to Camelot for that treaty signing ceremony. He had left Ireland shortly after the victory in the north.
Sam's mother and her ladies accompanied King Padric to Camolot. The reunion with Sam and His siblings was even more joyes than before. the family was back together and safe. Their home realm was under King Padric so their people was free of King Org's tyranny.
The women were in the throne room doing their stitchery when the King came in. After getting briefed on court business and instructing Cai to prepare a victory banquet for dinner, he spent most of the day with his wives.
He did go down to check on the cadets on the training field which gave him the chance to speak with King Llenlleawg. He knew that King Llenlleawg was concerned about Queen Elaine since the wedding. It wasn't like her to tire out easily. When she refused to have Lord Merlin check her over before he went to war, it concerned him even more. She was his favorite wife. She was the mother of his beloved son, Galahad. The one that he was the closest to.
It pained the King to see his friend so concerned and helpless. He offered to send Lord Merlin with a royal command, but he was relieved when King Llenlleawg told him that she was with Lord Merlin as they spoke.
That evening just before the meal was served, King Llenlleawg took the King aside. He explained that Queen Elaine was terminally ill and the best thing was to take her to Joyes Guard for the duration. It was agreed that Bedwyr would be the best one to take over the academy. He promised to come and visit from time to time.
That night the bards sang of their victory and Lord Merlin told the story of Badon hill and how the Saxons had captured the King so in rescuing him, Guenhumara Queen Ilo led the army into battle and freed the King who look the lead, oh how blood flowed like a river, the carnage was so great.
CHAPTER 44
It wasn't long after that night that King Patrick arrived at Camelot. The King enjoyed the treaty signing event. The planning had gone on since the treaty had been negotiated. The demonstration with the skateboards was saved to the last. It was worth waiting for. The show was that of true championship. The ramps were set up quickly and Dan and Cynthia executed the stunts with excellent finesse. King Patrick was definitely impressed. It would have impressed a championship judge.
CHAPTER 45
Time passed by, Queen Juley had her new baby and they named him Owen. The next year she had Sarah and then Joshua, the year after. By this time it was time for Cynthia's graduation from the academy. She passed all the tests and showed all the prose of a warrior.
Graduation was at Grail Castle. King Perceval presided over the ceremony. There were about six other cadets that were of graduation age that also made the grade. there were tears of joy, celebrating and reuniting a few of the cadets with their families. The ceremony ended with the grail procession and prayer that the cadets would be victorious in their life long defense of the Island of the Mighty. On a whole it was very moving.
Not long after the King and his family and retinue left Grail Castle, it started to sprinkle. By the time that they reached Joyous Guard it was a downpour. They staid there until the storm had passed and then some.
It was heart wrenching to see Queen Elaine. She showed the outside evidence of her illness. Having seen it before in Arizona, while putting in her volunteer time, Queen Juley recognized the look. Queen Elaine was dying of some kind of cancer.
King Llenlleawg couldn't attend the graduation because of Queen Elaine's illness. She was having a crises and the physician and healer needed him to help with her. But that was over now and it was time for enjoyment.
King Llenlleawg pointed out that Cynthia had graduated and it was time to start making the arrangements for his and Cynthia's wedding. It was agreed to get Lord Merlin to help convince Queen Juley to give her consent. Queen Juley was counting on another four years of schooling.
The time that was agreed upon was Cynthia's 15th birthday.
After the pleasant visit as Joyous Guard the King and his family and retinue had to return to Camelot to make it before the first snow fall. They made their fond farewells. King Llenlleawg and Queen Elaine promised to try to make Cynthia's birthday in the spring.
CHAPTER 46
Upon their return to Camelot, the King found that the Kings of the known world had started coming. Obviously someone wanted to make the King to appear to be a fool since he knew nothing of this gathering.
The King took the situation and turned it around and created the first peace seminar that winter. Queen Juley realized that she was pregnant again shortly after getting home. She was a good four months but again shortly after getting home. She was a good four months, but again, what masked the pregnancy symptoms was that she was still nursing the last baby. This time she dried up so again a wet nurse was provided.
Queen Morgan wintered at Camelot that year also which was a blessing to Queen Juley. Queen Morgan had heard of the plan to embarrass the King and felt that she should be there. Both she and Lord Merlin was very happy that the King was able to turn what was supposed to cause an embarrassment into an asset the way that he did.
Dan and Cynthia still used their boards to get to their meals, classes and other appointments on time. Also that winter David graduated from flat surfaces and the small ramps to the big ramp on the stairs using the boards. Queen Juley was worried that he would hurt himself as he took the ramp but he mastered it almost as good as his older brother and sister. David's first official trip down the ramp, after he had mastered it, was very ceremonial. Cynthia said that it was good that it was again two cadets that took the ramps, and that she looked forward to initiating AA in three years.
AA started learning the boards on flat surfaces that winter also. There was a lot of laughs when Owen tried to ride the board by sitting on it and scooting along. But by AA's lessons and Owen's antics, all that was there never realized that actually the boards were a military tactic, something like the ala. AA was scheduled to start his training at the academy the next spring. David already had two summers of experience.
All through the seminar there was one thing that bothered the non Celtic Kings about the King, Celtic Kings did not wear crowns, they wore torques which was a type of necklace. This created quite a problem. It was Queen Juley that got to the bottom of it. She had one made and had it inscribed with the words, "To my beloved husband and King, Arthur, with all my love and devotion, your wife, Juley."
Cai was quite perturbed when Queen Juley went past him and went into the meeting that day, she had been into light labor for a few hours so she used the custom that she and the King had of exchanging gifts when ever she gave birth to a child, to give him the crown. Lord Merlin placed the crown on him. For years it was debatable rather it was the crown or when the King coached Queen Juley, later that afternoon, in delivering their baby daughter, Morgan, that settled the problem.
CHAPTER 47
The Kings stayed on for Cynthia's birthday, even though a few of the Kings went home for their households and gifts for Cynthia.
On the day for officially receiving the guests for the party, King Llenlleawg, Queen Elaine, and Cynthia confronted Queen Juley to consent the marriage since not only was Cynthia of age, her education was completed. She gave her consent.
The wedding was three days after the birthday party. It was a blend of modern and Celtic customs The King was able to give the bride away. The style of Cynthia's dress was a blend of modern and Celtic designs. Both was beautiful. Both Saints Dubrecias and Samson presided over the ceremonies. Cynthia went to Joyous Guard with King Llenlleawg and Queen Elaine, about three days after the wedding party.
Queen Juley cried as she watched her first born ride off to her new home. She knew that there would be many visits back and forth but letting go was still hard.
CHAPTER 48
Queen Anna Vortergurn did not attend the wedding. She pretended to be ill to get out of going. Upon King Medraut's return, he told her everything from the seminar to the wedding then the announcement after that Prince Lohot and a young Princess from Brittany were planning to marry the following spring. She suffered through the recounting out of politeness toward her husband, but when he told about the betrothal, she gnashed her teeth.
She plotted, planed and waited. She swore that the wedding would never happen. Her plan was to systematically kill of the King's family then the King himself. That way there would not be any other Arelius Ambrosias or Uther Pendragons to take back the crown.
CHAPTER 49
It was the first snow of winter. Cai led some of the men and Prince Lohot out hunting. Gwydre, one of the servants, was a spy for Queen Anna. Queen Regina sent Daniel, her most trusted servant.
The bore ran out from the thicket, the chase was on. Prince Lohot fell from the party for some reason. Gwydre saw him leave and followed. Daniel sensed something wrong so he followed Gwydre.
Daniel come came in sight of the two men in time to witness Gwydre run Prince Lohot through with a bore hunting spear. Daniel tried to stop him but in the scuffle, Gwydre knifed Daniel in the chest.
Daniel lived long enough to wonder off into the thickets, never to be seen again.
Cai heard Lohot scream when Gwydre killed him, but Daniel had wondered off and Gwydre had left the scene and rejoined the party before Cai could find Prince Lohot's body.
Cai severed the dead boy's head and packed it away as the servants buried the body. They abandoned the hunt to return to Camelot.
CHAPTER 50
The King and his Queens were holding court when Cai returned. He sensed that something was wrong. He even got upset when he didn't see his son. Cai's being apologetic and accepting the responsibility wasn't making him feel any better. He felt that if he were to learn what was wrong he was going to take the gentle approach.
Cai finally told the whole story and how they found Prince Lohot with a boar's spear through his chest, after he threw the severed head of Prince Lohot onto the lap of Guenhumara Queen Elaine.
The King looked through the party to find out who was missing thinking that no man would dare to return to Camelot after Murdering the crown Prince. He found that Daniel, Guenhumara Queen Regina's servant was missing.
Guenhumara queen Regina had a quirk, she was jealous, shallow and she hated children. Her own children had to be fostered out from wet nurse to another academy for their safety. There was some hope that she had calmed down with Queen Juley being there. She had never before killed any of the children but there always was the first time.
She denied having anything to do with it but Gwydre pointed out that Guenhumara Queen Regina had privately spoken with Daniel before they left.
That left the King no choice but to execute Guenhumara Queen Regina. He also cursed her grave so that any woman that walked on her grave would be stricken barren. He had the servants take her away and bury her and then clean up the mess.
The whole affair was so upsetting to Queen Juley that she had to be helped off to her rom and to bed. There was some fear of miscarriage.
Court was canceled for the rest of the day and the King held a vigil for his son that night. He also for King Llenlleawg and Cynthia. He felt that Queen Juley needed to have Cynthia with her at least until this all calmed down.
Queen Juley felt that she would feel better if she attended the memorial so she did.
CHAPTER 51
At Grail castle King Perceval and Saint Samson presided over Cynthia's coronation. It was small and quiet because of Queen Elaine's health. There really was no guests. This gave the ceremony the opportunity to be more of a spiritual setting. King Perceval even had the ceremony end with the Grail Procession.
Queen Elaine was more than one of Queen Cynthia's husband's first wives, she best friend, confidant, teacher and family. The two ladies got real close. It was tearing Queen Cynthia up to see Queen Elaine waste away and in pain the way that she was. Queen Cynthia getting pregnant lifted a few hearts but made her more emotional. When the King's messenger came to Joyes Guard, the possibility of Queen Cynthia wintering at Camelot at least until she delivered the baby, was being considered. That clenched it.
Queen Cynthia and King Llenlleawg left immediately for Camelot. Prince Lohot, to Queen Cynthia, was her big brother. They were close, very close. King Llenlleawg was petrified that she would loose the baby over this. He wouldn't blame her if she did.
They got to the memorial just as the King and his Queens were going into the chapel for the memorial. King Arthur and Queen Juley were both very happy to see the couple.
CHAPTER 52
Lord Merlin was able to proceed over the service, it was beautiful. After, everyone but the King had a good cry. He had to deal with his son's death in another way.
Guenhumara Queen Elaine turned to King Medraut for condolence. This rekindled their love affair. Queen Anna Vortergurn was pleased to hear about it. She felt that it would come in handy, eventually in her plot of treachery. She decided that Guenhumara Queen Elaine would be the last of the King's family to die.
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The waiting room at the clinic was full of mothers to be, the reception nurse was trying to help a patient fill out some paperwork.
Lord Merlin walked in. Most of the ladies didn't give him a second look, but he got the receptionists attention when he requested to speak with Doctor Lawrence Jamison.
Doctor Jamison was seeing a patient out at that time so he introduced himself.
Doctor Jamison was a little unsure when Lord Merlin him the letter. He opened it anyway. When he found that it was from Queen Juley, he was relieved, happy, curious and all other things involved. He had tried dating her but Joe's interference made any lasting relationship impossible, but he still cared for her. He helped her try to avoid Joe by having Juley teach a prenatal class, in the evenings, to his patients from the time they were determined pregnant to time of delivery. She was maid of honor at his wedding last year.
When he found that she wanted to start another prenatal classes at the place that she was hiding, and that David was starting to talk more and that she found a man that she could be happy with, he was happy for her and glad to be of assistance in obtaining the written data for the classes and he was also very happy to fill Lord Merlin in on what happened to Joe and all about the trial. He even wrote a letter telling her all that had taken place, even about Virna having to go for counseling.
When Lord Merlin left, Doctor Jamison called Mr. Robertson and told him of his strange visiter and the letter that he delivered.
CHAPTER 35
The King was holding court with his Queens at his side.
Lord Merlin entered and approached the throne and told the King and his Queens what he had learned while on his errand.
The King asked Queen Juley to accompany him to the anti chamber.
Lord Merlin gave Queen Juley the letter before she went.
In the anti chamber the King offered to give her safe passage home, if she wanted it.
She told him how she felt that her place was at his side and how her love for him was developing. She also went as far as telling him how she firmly believed that with hard work and effort, the King's family could come together as a fully functional family, and she had no attention of giving it up because of location.
As this was going on, King Llenlleawg, the three Guenhumara Queens and Lohot were trying to eavesdrop on the conversation.
As the King opened the door, they fell through. They looked quite silly there on the floor, but the King just smiled and announced that Queen Juley was staying at Camelot.
Anna Vortergurn happen to be there at court when the news came. She had hopes that queen Juley would go back to where ever she came from. She had designs on becoming one of King Arthur's Queens but Queen Juley stood in her way.
Anna ran crying out of the palace. Her father ran after. He calmed her down and told her to be patient.
Anna told her father that she had almost ran out of patience.
Her father firmly told her to go back to court and act as if she was very happy that Queen Juley was staying.
She obeyed her father.
Upon hearing the news, Dan and Cynthia came to court. After some hesitation, they asked the King if the news was true.
The answer was yes.
Dan, being the spokesman, asked what they should call the King, now that they were going to be a permanent family.
The King went to them and got to their level and told them that it would make him very happy to just be called Dad.
This made Dan and Cynthia so happy that they almost forgot their protocol of seeking to be excused.
What the King noticed was that even Dan was learning protocol and he was pleased.
That night, the smithy spoke with the King. Together they spoke with King Llenlleawg, Dan and Cynthia. Lord Merlin joined in. The King spoke of earlier conversations with Queen Juley about Dan and Cynthia's skills with the skate boards. He also spoke of the safety equipment used to prevent injury. He gave Dan and Cynthia back the original boards and they spoke of the problems with them and what could be done to correct these problems. With the assistance from Lord Merlin to salve these problems. The King told Dan and Cynthia of the package from King Patrick; the ramp.
They went over and set up the ramp the next morning on the training field.
Both the King and Lord Merlin saw the strategic benefits of having someone in the palace that had the sidewalk surfing skills like that, that Dan and Cynthia had. He told King Llenlleawg to supervise and be ready to show their skills in a presentation when King Patrick signing of the treaty that Samhain.
King Llenlleawg accepted the post.
Dan and Cynthia started planning out their demonstration immediately.
With the approval, there were more ramps built. the new skateboards were made with the improvements and a lot of practice of the old stunts and some new ones, the demonstration was just another championship to Dan and Cynthia but this one was special, not that there was no competition, this time they had a Dad that cared enough to be there and not just to forbid them from riding the boards. There hearts were really in it, and this time it was not just another way to escape their problems caused by Joe's abuse.
This was a time of bonding for the King's whole family. There was also a lot of fun. They taught proper use of the boards to some cadets and warriors including Prince Lohot and King Llenlleawg. They tried to get the King to ride a board but he declined. Even the four Queens and other household members went down to the training field, to watch.
The King was disappointed when Bryan McBrian brought news that King Patrick could not winter at Camelot, but when he learned that it was because that one of King Patrick's Queens was pregnant and wanted King Patrick there with her, he was pleased. At least he wasn't the only man going through this prenatal thing. He even sent Lord Merlin to Castle Ryan to help. King Perceval even brought the news that the Kings send their blessings on the coming of the coming of the child.
Prince Lohot went with when Dan and Cynthia approached The King about the idea if having ramps on the stairs. Winter was coming on and they did not wish to put the boards up for the winter. The King promised to speak with Lord Merlin on the matter. Dan also told him of an idea to end the problem with Sam.
Dam told The King of the bond that had developed between him and Sam and how Sam told him of King Qrg, and his concern of his mother and siblings and of his feelings about being a prisoner or hostage and not an actual fosterling. The King promised to look into the matter.
The ramps were not placed on the stairs because Lord Merlin felt that it would be un safe but there were to be like shoots constructed on each side of the stairs with safety portals positioned so if the rider fell off the board during training he or she could be caught before any serious injury could be obtained.
Queen Regina and Anna complained to the King about the ramps put on the stairs so the stairs so the boards could be ridden down the stairs if one was good enough at them. They said that it cut away walking space on the stairs.
The King just smiled and noted the complaint. When Guenhumara Queen Ilo and Queen Juley went to the King to ask if he wasn't over indulging Dan and Cynthia, he didn't think so. He then gave that look that Guenhumara Queen Ilo knew and then she understood this was a security defense measure.
Dan and Cynthia were not exactly quiet coming down the ramp. Everyone knew to get out of the way when they heard that ever faithful, "Cowabunga". By spring thaw when Queen Morgan arrived to help Queen Juley deliver her baby, Dan and Cynthia's trips down the ramps were common place. The servants almost forgot to warn Queen Morgan and her retinue to get out of the way.
Also during that winter, Guenhumara Queen Elaine broke it off with Prince Medraut, the prenatal classes and Queen Juley's training for being Queen continued and the exchange of knowledge went great.
King Org, his women and Retinue, including Sam's mother and siblings were brought to Camelot using the treaty with King Patrick as an reuse. This was with the consent of King Patrick; King Org was a thorn in King Padric's side because not only was he a usurper he was a Scotty pirate amd Sam's father was an Allie and friend. King Padric actually was shocked when he learned that Sam was the son of his old friend, but when he learned the entire story of what happened and what Sam was trying to do he understood and offered to do anything that he could to help. The state of Sam's family had been of his also.
Upon the arrival of King Org and party, his retinue were given places to freshen and rest op, King Org was gotten out of the way and as a surprise to Sam he was reunited with his mother long enough to do the paper work to make him a fosterling.
Later in negotiation with King Org Sam's siblings were turned over to The King and what King Org thought was hostages but in truth, they were fosterlings. The king tried to also get Sam's mother but King Org felt that she was his insurance that the people of her realm would not revolt. He was glad to get rid of the children. He had hopes that The King would kill them and he told The King so.
It didn't take long after King Org and his Party left that Sam was reunited with his siblings at the academe. That was a joyes reunion. and that day he vowed to himself, mo more dog raids unless they were authorized by the King himself or any other problems for the King either, and he lived up to it clear up through graduation.
The courtship of Anna Vortergurn and Prince Medraut had blossomed into full bloom.
The night of birth of Queen Juley and the King's child was when Prince Medraut and Anna Vortergurn decided to get married.
The labor was not all that easy, none are, but for Queen Juley, it was the easiest she had. But Lord Merlin still felt that it best that Dr. Jamison attended incase of complications. He was aware of Queen Juley's past and knew of her pending danger as the result of her several miscarriages and injuries by Joe.
For Queen Morgan, it was different to have the father assisting in the delivery. Though the King was going in to help, he felt as if he'd rather face a horde of Saxons that face this. Dads being involved with delivering their children was unheard of before Queen Juley came to Camelot; but he did beautifully in coaching her. When the baby came out he was the first to hold his new son and show him to Queen Juley. They agreed to name him Arthur Ambrosias. The King never regretted this experience for the rest of his life.
The three Guenhumara Queens held a prayer vigil just outside the chamber door. The King took the boy and showed him to them. It brought back memories of other times that babies were born at Camelot.
It was Cynthia that nicknamed the baby AA, she said that Arthur Ambrosias was too big of a name for such a small baby. That nick name stuck with him all threw his life.
CHAPTER 37
The King was worried about the reports of Saxons landing and gathering north of Antonian wall. He had the wedding of Prince Medraut to attend with his family. He learned that there was a spy watching him. He felt that by going to the wedding, it wouldn't only buy him time, but it would give him an unrelated reason for going north. So they went to the wedding.
CHAPTER 38
The castle at Lothian was in a real bustle in preparing for the wedding. The plan was to have the druid proceedings with the bonfires and dancing, before the King and his retinue arrived. They did, the fires were still smoldering as the King and his retinue arrived.
Even though, the people were concerned about the roomers of Anna being deliberately barren and if that were true, the land was sure to be cursed.
The King thought that it was some cruel perverted trick when he found that he would have to share his bed with all four of his Queens so he set out to find the person responsible for it. It was not hard. It was Bannis, the servant that showed them to their chambers, and it was no joke.
Bannis explained to the King about the fears of the people and how it was hoped that if the High King and one of his queens could conceive a child that night, then maybe the land would be spared.
All the King could do was promised to try.
Prince Medraut and Anna Vortergurn had their wedding and wedding feast the day after the King's arrival. The King and all four of his Queens were among the witnesses when Prince Medraut and his bride bedded down which was still a little hard for Queen Juley to understand in spite of the King's explanation an preparation for the occasion.
That night, Anna Vortergurn lived up to her reputation but the King and Queen Juley did conceive another child, the land was safe for now.
CHAPTER 39
A few days later the King got the reports from Antonian's wall confirming the Saxon's activities. He took his family back to Camelot after promising Prince Medraut that he would attend his King making ceremony shortly after mid summer. He hoped that his explanation for leaving early was acceptable, especially since it was the truth.
On the way home, King Llenlleawg noticed that his wife, Queen Elaine, was tiring more easily that usual.
Queen Elaine eased his worries by telling him that she was just tired from helping at the wedding. she knew that he was having to go off to war and didn't want him to worry. She would tell him when he returned from the war.
Once the women and children were safely at Camelot with a skeleton guard to keep them safe, the King and his warband went north to handle the Saxon problem.
CHAPTER 40
The cadets, too young to go to war, including Dan and Cynthia, carried on at the academy as though King Llenlleawg was there to run it.
If a spy tried to learn what the King was up to, all he would find was that the King and a warband were out on business but at Camelot, it was well fortified. Dan and Cynthia had a lot to do with that.
CHAPTER 41
The King and his warband fought the Saxons and got a foothold but after hearing that more Saxons were on their way to British shores the King decided to get more troops.
King Llenlleawg covered his realm and neighboring realms, Gwalchmei covered Lothian and Aria, Bedwyr covered Cornwall, the King covered, then, King Medraut and that aria, Melways, the Summerland, etc. It was agreed that the rally would be at the fortress in four weeks. They went on to their destinations.
The King attended Prince Medraut's King making. He only had time to oversee the ceremony as High King, speak with King Medraut to ask for troops, and politely have plate of food to eat.
One night Queen Juley started craving some goodies, so she went to the kitchen. The servants were sleeping so she decided to look for the goodies herself. Sense Queen Juley's pregnancy with AA Guenhumara Queen Ilo knew to watch for signs of pregnancy so Queen Juley could be given the moral support that she needed, so when she found her there, they sat and talked over milk and honeyed cakes. Trying to find out why Queen Juley had this craving when she wasn't known to have them; Queen Juley realized that the last time that she had cravings like that was when she was pregnant with David.
They looked for other symptoms and decided to get a wet nurse for AA.
The next morning Queen Juley checked with the midwife who confirmed that Queen Juley was pregnant.
Queen Juley wrote to the King to inform him of the pregnancy.
CHAPTER 42
The letter reached the King via King Medraut sealed. He was afraid that it was bad news when he got it but when he opened and read it not only was he relieved but elevated to ecstasy, he couldn't help but tell the men that were just coming in.
The news boosted moral throughout the camp. It was felt that Queen Juley's pregnancy was a good omen for the upcoming battle.
Once the troops were in and settled down, the subsequent Kings and Generals met in the King's tent for a briefing. It was planned that they would strike the following morning in two waves. The first wave would attack at first light then later the other wave or half would attack and relieve the first wave who then could fall back and rest.
The King thought it a bit strange that there were no Picts in the camp until a Pictish Chieftain emerged from the rushes and explained that this time the Pictish tribes were allies to the King because these Saxons had attacked and massacre village after village of Picts. The Chieftain went on to tell the King how these raiders were different and more brutal. They were just not like the average Saxon, Jute or Visgoth. The King brought out that they usually did not have trouble with Visgoths.
It was discovered that there were even more invaders coming. So they attacked the Saxon camp in the dead of night. That way they would not be outnumbered too badly.
The battle took until dawn but it successfully eliminated the Saxon camp entirely. The British troops suffered few wounded and no loss.
The other half of the troops were upset about not fighting but the King quieted them by explaining that there were more Saxons coming and would be there sometime that day.
In taking care of the bodies and gathering the treasures, it was learned that King Org and his men was part of the Saxon troops. It was brought to The King"s attention so he sent a messenger to King Padric with the news. H promptly marched on King Org's castle. Sam's Mother as well as her ladies and most of the other prisoners were rescued successfully. as a saifty measure Sam's mother and her ladies were taken to Castle Ryan then sent on to Camelot, and enough men were left to defend the castle if any other of King Org's men return
At The Kings camp everyone had the chance to get rested up before word came. The invaders were landing not far from the fortress. The King led the troops to a good vantage point that the invaders would have to pass going to the camp sight. Then leaving the troops behind, he went to the outpost where he had a hand full of men watching to boats coming in.
The boats were Jute long ships, the ancestor to the Viking long ships. They were packed with warriors ready to fight as they were being rowed in.
The King surveyed the situation then instructed his men to wait until the invaders have landed, left the boats and were far enough out of sight that they could not be called back, then take the boats and deposit them at the navel doc.
He returned to his men and set up the ambush. The troops were camouflaged, behind trees and anything else to hide them from the road. They were positioned in a horseshoe effect with snipers at the opening.
The invaders marched unknowingly into the trap. By the time that they found that it was a trap, it was too late, they were all in the horseshoe. When any of them tried to retreat, the snipers got them. First King Llenlleawg led with the ala in three waves with infantry making sure that none of the invaders were able to escape. After the third wave, Bedwyr and the King led the infantry, not just closing in but fighting the invaders. The fighting went on all that day and all through the night. By the following morning, there was not one surviving invader. The rest of the day went to gathering the treasure and burning the bodies of the dead invaders in bonfires.
The treasure was passed out to the men for payment for their services, and all went home.
CHAPTER 43
The news of the birth of King Patrick's baby daughter was waiting for the King. Even better news was that King Patrick was on his way to Camelot for that treaty signing ceremony. He had left Ireland shortly after the victory in the north.
Sam's mother and her ladies accompanied King Padric to Camolot. The reunion with Sam and His siblings was even more joyes than before. the family was back together and safe. Their home realm was under King Padric so their people was free of King Org's tyranny.
The women were in the throne room doing their stitchery when the King came in. After getting briefed on court business and instructing Cai to prepare a victory banquet for dinner, he spent most of the day with his wives.
He did go down to check on the cadets on the training field which gave him the chance to speak with King Llenlleawg. He knew that King Llenlleawg was concerned about Queen Elaine since the wedding. It wasn't like her to tire out easily. When she refused to have Lord Merlin check her over before he went to war, it concerned him even more. She was his favorite wife. She was the mother of his beloved son, Galahad. The one that he was the closest to.
It pained the King to see his friend so concerned and helpless. He offered to send Lord Merlin with a royal command, but he was relieved when King Llenlleawg told him that she was with Lord Merlin as they spoke.
That evening just before the meal was served, King Llenlleawg took the King aside. He explained that Queen Elaine was terminally ill and the best thing was to take her to Joyes Guard for the duration. It was agreed that Bedwyr would be the best one to take over the academy. He promised to come and visit from time to time.
That night the bards sang of their victory and Lord Merlin told the story of Badon hill and how the Saxons had captured the King so in rescuing him, Guenhumara Queen Ilo led the army into battle and freed the King who look the lead, oh how blood flowed like a river, the carnage was so great.
CHAPTER 44
It wasn't long after that night that King Patrick arrived at Camelot. The King enjoyed the treaty signing event. The planning had gone on since the treaty had been negotiated. The demonstration with the skateboards was saved to the last. It was worth waiting for. The show was that of true championship. The ramps were set up quickly and Dan and Cynthia executed the stunts with excellent finesse. King Patrick was definitely impressed. It would have impressed a championship judge.
CHAPTER 45
Time passed by, Queen Juley had her new baby and they named him Owen. The next year she had Sarah and then Joshua, the year after. By this time it was time for Cynthia's graduation from the academy. She passed all the tests and showed all the prose of a warrior.
Graduation was at Grail Castle. King Perceval presided over the ceremony. There were about six other cadets that were of graduation age that also made the grade. there were tears of joy, celebrating and reuniting a few of the cadets with their families. The ceremony ended with the grail procession and prayer that the cadets would be victorious in their life long defense of the Island of the Mighty. On a whole it was very moving.
Not long after the King and his family and retinue left Grail Castle, it started to sprinkle. By the time that they reached Joyous Guard it was a downpour. They staid there until the storm had passed and then some.
It was heart wrenching to see Queen Elaine. She showed the outside evidence of her illness. Having seen it before in Arizona, while putting in her volunteer time, Queen Juley recognized the look. Queen Elaine was dying of some kind of cancer.
King Llenlleawg couldn't attend the graduation because of Queen Elaine's illness. She was having a crises and the physician and healer needed him to help with her. But that was over now and it was time for enjoyment.
King Llenlleawg pointed out that Cynthia had graduated and it was time to start making the arrangements for his and Cynthia's wedding. It was agreed to get Lord Merlin to help convince Queen Juley to give her consent. Queen Juley was counting on another four years of schooling.
The time that was agreed upon was Cynthia's 15th birthday.
After the pleasant visit as Joyous Guard the King and his family and retinue had to return to Camelot to make it before the first snow fall. They made their fond farewells. King Llenlleawg and Queen Elaine promised to try to make Cynthia's birthday in the spring.
CHAPTER 46
Upon their return to Camelot, the King found that the Kings of the known world had started coming. Obviously someone wanted to make the King to appear to be a fool since he knew nothing of this gathering.
The King took the situation and turned it around and created the first peace seminar that winter. Queen Juley realized that she was pregnant again shortly after getting home. She was a good four months but again shortly after getting home. She was a good four months, but again, what masked the pregnancy symptoms was that she was still nursing the last baby. This time she dried up so again a wet nurse was provided.
Queen Morgan wintered at Camelot that year also which was a blessing to Queen Juley. Queen Morgan had heard of the plan to embarrass the King and felt that she should be there. Both she and Lord Merlin was very happy that the King was able to turn what was supposed to cause an embarrassment into an asset the way that he did.
Dan and Cynthia still used their boards to get to their meals, classes and other appointments on time. Also that winter David graduated from flat surfaces and the small ramps to the big ramp on the stairs using the boards. Queen Juley was worried that he would hurt himself as he took the ramp but he mastered it almost as good as his older brother and sister. David's first official trip down the ramp, after he had mastered it, was very ceremonial. Cynthia said that it was good that it was again two cadets that took the ramps, and that she looked forward to initiating AA in three years.
AA started learning the boards on flat surfaces that winter also. There was a lot of laughs when Owen tried to ride the board by sitting on it and scooting along. But by AA's lessons and Owen's antics, all that was there never realized that actually the boards were a military tactic, something like the ala. AA was scheduled to start his training at the academy the next spring. David already had two summers of experience.
All through the seminar there was one thing that bothered the non Celtic Kings about the King, Celtic Kings did not wear crowns, they wore torques which was a type of necklace. This created quite a problem. It was Queen Juley that got to the bottom of it. She had one made and had it inscribed with the words, "To my beloved husband and King, Arthur, with all my love and devotion, your wife, Juley."
Cai was quite perturbed when Queen Juley went past him and went into the meeting that day, she had been into light labor for a few hours so she used the custom that she and the King had of exchanging gifts when ever she gave birth to a child, to give him the crown. Lord Merlin placed the crown on him. For years it was debatable rather it was the crown or when the King coached Queen Juley, later that afternoon, in delivering their baby daughter, Morgan, that settled the problem.
CHAPTER 47
The Kings stayed on for Cynthia's birthday, even though a few of the Kings went home for their households and gifts for Cynthia.
On the day for officially receiving the guests for the party, King Llenlleawg, Queen Elaine, and Cynthia confronted Queen Juley to consent the marriage since not only was Cynthia of age, her education was completed. She gave her consent.
The wedding was three days after the birthday party. It was a blend of modern and Celtic customs The King was able to give the bride away. The style of Cynthia's dress was a blend of modern and Celtic designs. Both was beautiful. Both Saints Dubrecias and Samson presided over the ceremonies. Cynthia went to Joyous Guard with King Llenlleawg and Queen Elaine, about three days after the wedding party.
Queen Juley cried as she watched her first born ride off to her new home. She knew that there would be many visits back and forth but letting go was still hard.
CHAPTER 48
Queen Anna Vortergurn did not attend the wedding. She pretended to be ill to get out of going. Upon King Medraut's return, he told her everything from the seminar to the wedding then the announcement after that Prince Lohot and a young Princess from Brittany were planning to marry the following spring. She suffered through the recounting out of politeness toward her husband, but when he told about the betrothal, she gnashed her teeth.
She plotted, planed and waited. She swore that the wedding would never happen. Her plan was to systematically kill of the King's family then the King himself. That way there would not be any other Arelius Ambrosias or Uther Pendragons to take back the crown.
CHAPTER 49
It was the first snow of winter. Cai led some of the men and Prince Lohot out hunting. Gwydre, one of the servants, was a spy for Queen Anna. Queen Regina sent Daniel, her most trusted servant.
The bore ran out from the thicket, the chase was on. Prince Lohot fell from the party for some reason. Gwydre saw him leave and followed. Daniel sensed something wrong so he followed Gwydre.
Daniel come came in sight of the two men in time to witness Gwydre run Prince Lohot through with a bore hunting spear. Daniel tried to stop him but in the scuffle, Gwydre knifed Daniel in the chest.
Daniel lived long enough to wonder off into the thickets, never to be seen again.
Cai heard Lohot scream when Gwydre killed him, but Daniel had wondered off and Gwydre had left the scene and rejoined the party before Cai could find Prince Lohot's body.
Cai severed the dead boy's head and packed it away as the servants buried the body. They abandoned the hunt to return to Camelot.
CHAPTER 50
The King and his Queens were holding court when Cai returned. He sensed that something was wrong. He even got upset when he didn't see his son. Cai's being apologetic and accepting the responsibility wasn't making him feel any better. He felt that if he were to learn what was wrong he was going to take the gentle approach.
Cai finally told the whole story and how they found Prince Lohot with a boar's spear through his chest, after he threw the severed head of Prince Lohot onto the lap of Guenhumara Queen Elaine.
The King looked through the party to find out who was missing thinking that no man would dare to return to Camelot after Murdering the crown Prince. He found that Daniel, Guenhumara Queen Regina's servant was missing.
Guenhumara queen Regina had a quirk, she was jealous, shallow and she hated children. Her own children had to be fostered out from wet nurse to another academy for their safety. There was some hope that she had calmed down with Queen Juley being there. She had never before killed any of the children but there always was the first time.
She denied having anything to do with it but Gwydre pointed out that Guenhumara Queen Regina had privately spoken with Daniel before they left.
That left the King no choice but to execute Guenhumara Queen Regina. He also cursed her grave so that any woman that walked on her grave would be stricken barren. He had the servants take her away and bury her and then clean up the mess.
The whole affair was so upsetting to Queen Juley that she had to be helped off to her rom and to bed. There was some fear of miscarriage.
Court was canceled for the rest of the day and the King held a vigil for his son that night. He also for King Llenlleawg and Cynthia. He felt that Queen Juley needed to have Cynthia with her at least until this all calmed down.
Queen Juley felt that she would feel better if she attended the memorial so she did.
CHAPTER 51
At Grail castle King Perceval and Saint Samson presided over Cynthia's coronation. It was small and quiet because of Queen Elaine's health. There really was no guests. This gave the ceremony the opportunity to be more of a spiritual setting. King Perceval even had the ceremony end with the Grail Procession.
Queen Elaine was more than one of Queen Cynthia's husband's first wives, she best friend, confidant, teacher and family. The two ladies got real close. It was tearing Queen Cynthia up to see Queen Elaine waste away and in pain the way that she was. Queen Cynthia getting pregnant lifted a few hearts but made her more emotional. When the King's messenger came to Joyes Guard, the possibility of Queen Cynthia wintering at Camelot at least until she delivered the baby, was being considered. That clenched it.
Queen Cynthia and King Llenlleawg left immediately for Camelot. Prince Lohot, to Queen Cynthia, was her big brother. They were close, very close. King Llenlleawg was petrified that she would loose the baby over this. He wouldn't blame her if she did.
They got to the memorial just as the King and his Queens were going into the chapel for the memorial. King Arthur and Queen Juley were both very happy to see the couple.
CHAPTER 52
Lord Merlin was able to proceed over the service, it was beautiful. After, everyone but the King had a good cry. He had to deal with his son's death in another way.
Guenhumara Queen Elaine turned to King Medraut for condolence. This rekindled their love affair. Queen Anna Vortergurn was pleased to hear about it. She felt that it would come in handy, eventually in her plot of treachery. She decided that Guenhumara Queen Elaine would be the last of the King's family to die.
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