Disclaimer: I do NOT own King Arthur or his pretty knights
Author: Shibbie
Title: My Happy Ending
A/N: Because I have nothing against Guinevere AND this would not get out of my head after I wrote 'My Happy Ending' Man, I'm like on a King Arthur roll here!

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Arthur could never love you the way he loved Lancelot – still loves Lancelot.

"You wished it was him that that had come to you that night before the great battle, you wished it was him instead of me."

He shakes his head but his eyes betray him.

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He is your king and you are his queen yet he is but half the man you fell in love with.

He sleeps very little nowadays, you think he has nightmares but he does not confide in you and though it hurts you understand.

In this night he stands alone on the balcony that looks over his abundant kingdom. In his hands you see the silver ring Lancelot always wore.

"If fate had not been so cruel, I could love you better then this. I swear I could." He says, turning slowly to face you.

You shake your head, "it is enough, I would ask for no more. I willingly take what love you have to spare."

You pretend his gentle caresses are meant for you.
You pretend his sweet kisses aren't meant for another.
And you pretend you don't hear him when he whispers Lancelot's name.

It hurts, but you understand.