So I know this chapter is short but I will make up for it by posting soon. Thank You Thank You Thank You! to all reviewers/followers/favorites it inspires me to write faster and post more.
Gwaine breathed out a sigh of relief and turned to Merlin. "thanks mate." He said. Merlin stared at him in astonishment.
"WHAT?!" he (although he would never admit it) screeched "just 'thanks mate' no 'you just used magic!'?" Merlin exclaimed, slightly angry, Gwaine just shrugged.
"Well mate, you weren't exactly subtle about it, plus the whole- nevermind" Gwaine cut himself off "We can talk later right now we have to deal with these guys he said pointing his sword at the Knights of Aria. "wait a minute" Gwaine said a puzzled look crossing his face "Why don't you guys seem surprised?" he asked looking at the other knights.
Richard, the only one not to draw his sword, shrugged "Cause we aren't" he replied simply. Gwaine gave them a puzzled look and looked to Merlin for an explanation. Merlin ran a hand over his face and sighed.
"Follow me; I will explain it all in a moment." Gwaine was surprised at the commanding tone Merlin help and how natural it sounded on him. He quickly followed and shot a suspicious glance at the other knights. Sir Owen still had his sword at the ready and was glaring at Gwaine. Merlin turned slightly and saw this and looked to Owen.
"Sheath your sword Sir Owen," he said his voice demanding obedience, Then to Gwaine's utter surprise Sir Owen gritted his teeth and sheathed his sword. Merlin nodded at him and turned around and continued to walk towards the guest chambers.
The second the small group stepped into one of the guest chambers they all seemed to completely forget about Gwaine. Merlin turned around on his heel and grinned, then Sirs Owen, Nathan, Thomas, and James all looked at each other and grinned as one, they all turned to Merlin who looked at them with fear in his eyes. Richard simply stood back and crossed his arms, watching in fond exasperation Knights tackled the prince with a giant group hug.
After a few minutes Merlin emerged from the, laughing and a gleeful look in his eye and turned to Richard. His face turned serious as he held out his arm for Richard who grasped in at his forearm and Merlin did the same to Richard in a show camaraderie. After a moment Richard grinned and pulled Merlin into a bear hug.
After a second Merlin pulled back and his face turned serious again.
"Sir Richard" Merlin began "As glad as I am to see you all I have to ask, why are you here and how did you find me?" he asked. Richard quickly turned equally as serious and bowed.
"Sire, we have managed to gain back the city from your uncle. It was a long and hard battle we lost many but we gained back the kingdom. But even as we speak your uncle is amassing a large army to take it back, the people are afraid and they need a leader. We cannot win this without you my lord." As he finished Richard got on one knee and kneeled before Merlin and the rest of his knights quickly followed suit. Merlin looked at his knight his expression one of determination and thought.
And then, Gwaine coughed.
Ok, I know this is a short chapter and I am sorry but I just had to end it there, I am going to the beach this weekend so I won't be able to update but I will be writing. I hope you all liked Gwaine's reaction. Also please leave your thoughts in your review *hint hint*
Until Next Time!
P.S. I just kind of threw in the Arthur bit to make it longer for you guys.
P. P. S. Ok I'm sorry I decided to delete the bit about Arthur talking to Richard I realized it created a plot hole for something later on sory