Proposals

"I think I'm going to take up Bromwell on his proposal." Guinevere simply stared at her for a second.

"Perhaps it is the hormones messing with my hearing, but I could have sworn I heard you saying you were going to accept Bromwell's proposal."

"That is exactly what I said."

"Why?" Guinevere was dumbfounded. Bromwell was a nice man and all, but wasn't the type she would picture Elaine being happy with. It didn't help that his annoying perusal of Elaine pretty much alienated him from most of the knights, particularly Tristan and Galahad. Plus she wasn't totally sure of his intentions toward Elaine.

"Because I figure it is about time. You know I have always wanted children, and it would help to have a husband for that. Galahad deserves to have some siblings to play with."

"But you don't love Bromwell!"

"I doubt that love is in the cards for me, Ginny. If I hadn't seen it with you and Arthur I would think it just a fairy tale. Besides, he isn't a monster you know."

"No, but I don't want my friend trapped in something that will make her unhappy. Let's face it Laney, you're not going to be happy with Bromwell. The man gushes over you. You would want someone who doesn't treat you like a fragile piece of glass but doesn't neglect you either."

"Do you honestly think Bromwell sees me as a damsel in distress, in need of someone to save me?"

"As a matter of fact, I do. But if this is what you think is the best course of action, I won't stop you. It is my duty as a friend however to point out the reasons why you shouldn't." Guinevere sighed. "Are you sure that it isn't your position of power that he seeks?"

"What do you mean?"

"You're the daughter of a Woad King, the best friend to the Queen and a friend of Arthur himself. And you have always been that way…well, maybe not Arthur's friend but you know what I meant. Anyway, there are a lot of people who would love to marry to improve their standing as far as the political scene goes."

"Arthur wouldn't allow a man to become a powerful simply because of his marriage."

"I know that, but Bromwell doesn't. Whose to say he isn't trying to get in with Arthur. He has been spending a lot of time in Camelot asking around about him." She sighed. "Are you sure this is what you want to do?"

"How about this. I will continue to think about it for the next few days and then make my decision. Does that make you happy." Guinevere smiled, but wasn't sure if she believed her.

"Yes, very much so. Gives me time to find a way to convince you not to marry him." Elaine only laughed. She knew that Guinevere didn't have a high opinion of the man, but she didn't know what would make her change her mind.

Well, this was actually an idea I had for a few chapters back but it didn't pan out till now. Bromwell has arrived back into the picture and it is up to Guinevere to kick him back out again. Her pregnancy has reawaken in Elaine her want of children, so she's stupidly considering Bromwell the stalker to be her husband.

Review Responses:

Dellis: Yep. When one or more Knights come together, interesting things ensue. Thanks for the review.

Cardeia: I love Galahad. He's such a cool character and he really isn't that developed in the movie beyond a couple of scenes near the beginning of the film.

I found the version of Elaine when she's the lady of Shallot very sad and also kinda pathetic in a way. That is why I liked the Elaine that I used much better. She's got more of a backbone. Lady Elaine is just a spoiled person in this fic which isn't exactly the way the legend goes but there are some elements I didn't use.

I was actually planning an chapter fic before this where Elaine and Lancelot meet at the Battle on Baden Hill and end up in a relationship to forgot their feelings for Arthur and Guinevere.