A/N: Sorry about not updating in a few days. I am currently having exams and they really, really bite. Anyway, here is the chapter!
Galahad and I
By: SarmatianKnight13
Chapter Ten
Galahad's POV
"And this is the armory. It's very impressive is it not?" I asked Rhoslyn. She just smiled and nodded.
"It is very lovely. The axes add to the beauty of the room." She joked. I smiled at her and she smiled that damn smile back at me.
"Well, this is pretty much it for showing you around. I have shown you the kitchens, the grand hall, the Round Table room, the gardens, the training field, and… well… I could show you my room." I added, seductively.
For a moment she didn't respond. I was surprised because I thought she would give me her usual response: a laugh and a brush off.
"That's alright pup. If I need you I will just… scream." She finally responded. A pang of disappointment over took me a moment. I should have expected this from her. She is not like some women.
"I was just offering." I said, trying to cover it up with a joking tone. She just shook her head and we continued walking.
"Tell me something pup," She began, "why can you not sleep at night?"
I sighed. It is because I can not stop thinking about you. I thought. "I am not sure." I said instead. "I have always been like this. It is just something I do."
She nodded. "I understand." She said.
If only you really did, I thought. And then it happened. It was like being over run by a stampede of wild horses. I love this woman. Well, that is obvious. I really want this woman. That was obvious too. I am a man, which is really obvious, and usually what a man wants he gets. If I want her then I will get her. There is the slightest chance that she loves me, and if she does not, well I will just have to woo her. I smiled. Yes, I will have her.
"Why are you smiling?" She asked with a smile of her own
"It is nothing, fair rose. Ah, I believe we are back at your room." I answered.
"Indeed we are." She replied. Was that a hint of disappointment in her voice?
"Shall I come back for you to escort you to the evening meal?"
"Yes, I would like that very much," she said.
"Then I shall come back later."
"Alright, good bye until then! Oh! Thank you for showing me around the castle. I think I know my way around now."
"Good," I said, masking my disappointment. "I am glad to be of some service to you."
She smiled, said one more farewell, stepped into her room, and closed the door.
As soon as I made sure she was securely in her room I took off down the hallway at a run.
When I reached the Round Table room, where I was certain Gawain, Bors, Arthur, and Guinevere were, I burst into the room. Sure enough they were there and when I had their attention I gave a loud shout.
"I love her!"
"Well it is about bloody time!" Bors roared.
"Did it really take you that long to figure out your feelings toward her?" Gawain asked. I was feeling a little confused, I thought that they would be more shocked at the news then they are right now.
"Wh…" I stuttered.
"Lad, we have known for the longest time that you love Rhoslyn. You should have masked your emotions more." Bors replied.
"Well, I… I guess I have always known that I have loved her." I ventured. "I suppose I have not wanted to do anything about it until now."
"'bout time." Bors muttered.
"What do you propose we do about this… epiphany?" Arthur asked, grinning from ear to ear.
"Uh… er…" I stuttered again. I have no idea. I have never been in love before. Sure it was easy charming a woman into my bed, but I did not want to do that to Rhoslyn. Well, at least not right at the moment.
"We have been trying to think of ways to get both of you together. Now our job will not be so difficult." Guinevere stated, also smiling. I felt taken a back. They were trying to get us together?
"We did come to the idea that you should continue her lessons on the bow and Guinevere will teach her the swords." Gawain said.
At hearing this dread filled me. I loved Rhoslyn to death, but I am not sure if it is a wonderful idea to put a weapon in her hands.
"Ar… Are you entirely sure about that?" I asked.
"Of course!" Guinevere exclaimed. "Honestly! She is not that bad!" But the look on Guinevere's face said otherwise.
"If we did not think you could handle it, we wouldn't give you this task." Arthur said.
"I suppose… I shall do it." I said.
Their faces lit up with smiles.
"Excellent!" Bors yelled. "You shall start tomorrow!"
May the Gods help me! I thought.
Rhoslyn's POV
"I can not believe he asked me if I wanted to see his room!" I exclaimed while plopping down on my windowsill. If I had said yes I would have sounded too desperate, and I am not a loose woman! I should have said yes just to know where he was. Just in case I needed him.
I sighed. I should really pull myself together. The only one who is hurting over this is me. I love Galahad, and I want so much to be his and he be mine. I sighed again. I have to tell him. No matter how much rejection might hurt, I should still inform him. I just have to wait for the opportune moment. Tonight is out of the question seeing as how I am unprepared. I stood and began to prepare for the evening meal. Why do things always have to be so complicated, I thought. Because that is the way things are in life. A voice in my head answered. It was Lancelot. I was recalling a conversation we had had not long before he died…
Flashback:
"Why must love and life be so complicated?" I asked him while I was perched in a branch of my tree.
"You must be speaking of Galahad." He stated with a knowing smile.
"Who else?" I replied, laughing.
He chuckled. "You are hopeless. You know that?"
"I am not!" I exclaimed.
He just chuckled again. "Well, in response to your question life and love is complicated because that is the way things are in life. Life got complicated for me when I was taken from my home. Life –and love- grew complicated for you when you realized that you love Galahad." He climbed up some branches and sat next to me, wrapping his arms around me in a brotherly embrace. He then added with a mysterious, knowing smile, "You would be surprised how uncomplicated your life truly is."
"What?" I asked confused, returning his embrace.
"It is nothing." He said brushing it off. "Now," he said, giving me one last squeeze and then hopped down out of the tree. He held his arm up for me to help me down. "It is getting dark we should return home."
"Alright," I said grabbing his hand and hoping down. "If we must!" He ruffled my hair and placed one arm around my shoulders, and led me back to the tavern.
End Flashback
I smiled at the memory. Lancelot had always been the one to go to for advice. If only he were still alive, I could use some help.
A knock came at the door and upon opening the door; I saw that it was Galahad. He was smiling.
"I have news." He said as he took my arm and started leading me toward the grand hall.
"What news is that? Good I hope." I replied.
"Good for you, but I don't know about me."
"What?" I asked, getting impatient.
"I am to continue your lessons on the bow and Guinevere will still teach you swords."
I could imagine the shock on my face!
"Bu… Bu… But you do not want to be any where near me with a bow! I could end up shooting you in… a not so very nice place!"
"I will be fine! As long as I stand behind you!" He replied, jokingly.
"Yes, more like stand behind me a few hundred feet!"
When we had entered the grand hall Arthur, Bors, Gawain, and Guinevere were present. When they saw us they exchanged smiles and knowing looks. Needless to say, I was a bit confused.
"Come! Let us eat!" Arthur exclaimed motioning to the long wooden table in the middle of the room. Arthur sat down at the far left side of the table. Even when eating he didn't feel comfortable sitting at the head of the table. Guinevere sat on his right and Bors and Gawain sat across from them. I sat next to Guinevere and Galahad, surprisingly, sat next to me. He usually sits by Gawain! Now I am really confused. As we ate a soft murmur of talking filled the room. Arthur discussed plans with Bors and Gawain, and Guinevere, Galahad, and I had our own conversation going.
"You do not feel pushed aside now that Galahad has replaced you, do you Guinevere?" I asked. "Or are you happy?"
Guinevere smiled. "No I do not feel pushed aside. I am still teaching you swords. Those might be more dangerous then arrows!"
I laughed. "I am sure that they are!"
When the meal had ended Arthur stood and cleared his throat.
"I have an idea and I would like your opinions on it." He paused. "I believe that we should have a sort of festival/tournament gathering. I believe we should resurrect the Round Table and search for worthy knights to fill its chairs. What do you think?"
"I think it is a bloody brilliant idea!" Bors yelled.
"I agree." Gawain responded.
"I know that we can never replace our fallen knights," Arthur began, "but I am sure they would not have the glory of the Round Table cast asunder."
I nodded. "I think that it is a great idea!"
"As do I." Agreed Galahad.
"I think it will be fun!" Guinevere put in.
"It would be a good time to get drunk!" Bors roared. Everyone laughed.
"Alright, it is settled. Anyone in my kingdom who wishes to be a knight shall be sent here for a tournament and festival in… a month's time." Arthur was positively beaming at this point.
Everyone let out a cheer in reply. Yes, Camelot is truly the ideal place to live!
A/N: I hope you guys like this chapter! I wasn't to sure about this one either. I'm really not to sure about any of my chapters! lol. Anyway, um, I don't think there is anything else to be said. Oh I forgot to put the disclaimer up top but I sure you know that I don't own anything about King Arthur except for Rhoslyn and her parents. I do wish I owned Galahad and Lancelot though! Reviews! Oh, and one more thing, I think that this is sort of the climax chapter so you know that there will be some Galahad/Rhoslyn action coming up. Soon I hope! Ok, NOW on to the reviews.
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