Lancelot and Guinevere pt.8

Hello, hope you are having a good day.

During the afternoon, Arthur was training with the men. He was fighting one who was very good. When it was over, Arthur went to him.

"You did good today. What's your name?" Arthur asked.

"Gwaine. I hear that you're prince Arthur of Camelot." Gwaine answered.

"That would be true."

"I don't envy you. Uther is a tyrant and that's his best trait."

"I can agree with you there. You've finished basic training. You are technically a knight. I can use someone with your skills by my side. How would you like to be a trainer?"

"I would, but I wouldn't be a very good one."

"Well, you can still be in my personal council. Meet me in my chambers at dusk."

"Yes, sire."

Gwen was walking through the lower town when she saw a blacksmith shop. She saw a man who was very familiar.

"Elyan?" Gwen wondered. Elyan looked up and smiled when he saw Gwen.

"Gwen, it' good to see you." Elyan answered. The two hugged.

"I've missed you."

"SO have I."

"Elyan, what do you want me to do with this scrap metal?" A familiar voice asked. Gwen looked and saw Lancelot with a bigger man next to him.

"Lancelot, you're here." Gwen gasped.

"SO the rumors are true. Arthur is king here." Lancelot realized.

"Yes, it is."

At the meeting, everyone met in Arthur's chambers.

"After I left you, I traveled around till I came here. I met Elyan and we've been working together ever since. Percival here, and Elyan were good friends. I have been training both Elyan and Percival." Lancelot explained.

"Well, I can use you on my personal council. We're here to discuss a plan. Merlin and I were talking earlier." Arthur started.

"We'll sneak into the kingdom when Camelot is at it's weakest. We'll only need a few men. We'll imprison Uther and then Arthur will take his place as king." Merlin finished.

"What if something happens? What if the men are alerted?" Lancelot wondered.

"We'll have the rest of the army waiting. If we need their help, we can call them. Our plan is sneaky, quiet, and there will not be needless bloodshed."

"Have you told the council?" Hunith asked.

"No, we will tomorrow. They will not agree with our plan because I am choosing to attack on the anniversary of my mother's death. Camelot is usually at its weakest then. Merlin and Iseldir have found a way to contact Gaius without my father finding out. Gaius will help us know when to attack." Arthur explained. Everyone agreed. When the meeting was over, Arthur went to Merlin. "I know how hard things have been for you and Morgana. I'm giving you both the next two days off. Gwen has made sure that Aria will not bother you."

"Thanks. We could really use it." Merlin thanked.

"How is Morgana?"

"She's fine."

"Good. I need your help. I'm going to propose to Guinevere."

"That's great."

"First, I have to talk to Elyan and then I need your help getting ready."

"Sure. Whatever you need."

Arthur and Elyan talked. Arthur nodded to Merlin. The three went to the palace gardens. Merlin used his magic and lit the place with magical orbs. Then he and Elyan hid. Arthur went to Gwen's chambers and saw her cleaning the room. He covered her eyes and then put a blindfold on her eyes. Then he led her to the gardens. He took the blindfold off of Gwen's eyes.

"Oh, Arthur. This is beautiful." Gwen gasped. Morgana saw Merlin and Elyan and went to them.

"What are you two doing?" Morgana asked.

"Arthur is going to propose to Gwen." Merlin whispered.

"No way."

"Come here."

Morgana went to Merlin.

"I've thought long and hard about this. I've talked to Elyan and he has given me permission." Arthur explained.

"Permission for what?" Gwen wondered. Arthur got on his knee and held out a ring.

"Will you marry me?"

"Yes. Yes, I will marry you."

Arthur got up, put the ring on Gwen's finger and the two kissed. Morgana, Merlin, and Elyan came out of the shadows smiling. Gwen went to Morgana and they hugged.

"I'm so happy for you, Gwen." Morgana exclaimed.

"Thank you." Gwen answered. A few hours later, Merlin was at the table in his chambers. He had written a letter.

"What are you doing?" Morgana asked.

"I'm writing a letter to Gaius. I've enchanted it so that only Gaius can see it." Merlin replied.

"Will it work?"

Merlin's eyes turned colors and the letter was gone.

"I guess it will." Morgana sighed. Merlin rolled the letter up and put it on a raven's leg and sent it away.

"He should get there by morning at the latest. Come on, let's go to bed." Merlin stated as he stood up and wrapped his arms around Morgana. They kissed passionately. They went to bed. A few hours later, the raven arrived in Camelot. Gaius saw the letter on its leg and read it.

Dear Gaius,

Life as a lord is much harder than I thought. So much has happened

in these past few weeks. Morgana and I have gotten married and

are now expecting a child. My father's death has been hard. Gwen

Arthur will be getting married in a few days. We're are planning to

attack Camelot when everyone is at ease. It won't be for several

months. The council here will most likely want it sooner but they

are not in charge of this kingdom. Kilgarrah arrived and we have

the books and weapons. Thank you for risking everything, Gaius.

I can't wait for the day that we will see each other again. I have

missed you greatly. Please write back. We want to know what's

happening and we could use your advice.

From Merlin

Gaius smiled at the letter and got to work writing a letter. When he was done, he sent it to Merlin using the raven. He took the one he had from Merlin and burned it.

Meanwhile, Merlin and Morgana were sleeping when Morgana started whimpering and moaning in her sleep. She grabbed Merlin's hand and squeezed tightly. Merlin groaned painfully and opened his eyes. When he saw what was happening, he pulled Morgana close and calmed her down. Morgana eventually relaxed in his arms. She opened her eyes and moved closer to Merlin.

"I had a dream that as the battle was waging, I was having the baby. I watched as you unleashed your wrath on Uther and the council. And how the battle for Camelot began and then you were by my side. Meanwhile, Arthur was almost killed." Morgana explained.

"Hopefully, the baby will not be born on that day." Merlin sighed.

"I don't know. Babies do have a funny way of coming out at the wrong time."

"Well, our baby will be sensible."

They kissed passionately and went back to sleep. That morning, they woke up to the raven crowing. Merlin got up and pulled the letter off of its leg.

Dear Merlin,

I have missed you more than I can say. I too

long for the day that we can see each other.

I am happy for you and Morgana. Tell Gwen

and Arthur that I wish them the best. They

are good for each other. I will keep you

updated on everything that happens here in

Camelot and I know you will do the same. I

will help in whatever way I can.

From, Gaius

Merlin put the letter in a box next to his bed. He looked over and saw Morgana watching him. A few days later, Arthur and Gwen were married. A few months went by and Morgana was starting to show but she was not alone. Arthur woke up and saw Gwen getting dressed. He went to her and kissed her. He wrapped his arms around her and Gwen leaned into his touch. She looked in the mirror and noticed that she wasn't as thin as she was.

"It's funny how I've had craving and yet I keep vomiting and look at me. I'm not as thin as I was a few days after we got married." Gwen said.

"Maybe you're pregnant." Arthur suggested.

"Maybe. I hope so."

"Me too."

They kissed passionately. Merlin woke up and saw Morgana getting ready. He sat up slightly and watched Morgana walk around and clean the room. Morgana looked at the bed and saw Merlin watching her. Morgana went to him and they kissed. Merlin rubbed Morgana's stomach.

"Has he kicked this morning?" Merlin wondered.

"Yes, it has. What makes you think it's a boy?" Morgana answered.

"I don't know. I just feel it."

"Come on, we have to get ready for the picnic."

Merlin got up and got changed. He had taken his shirt off and Morgana looked at the scars on his back. She touched them, and Merlin tensed slightly.

"I wish they didn't leave such bad scars." Merlin sighed.

"I know. It makes life hard when you're constantly reminded of everything." Morgana answered.

They got ready and went to the picnic. They saw Arthur and Gwen waiting for them. Morgana winced as the baby kicked.

"Are you alright?" Gwen asked.

"Yes, it's just the baby." Morgana replied.

"Baby?"

"Yes. I'm pregnant."

"So am I. I just found out this morning."

The girls hugged, and the boys congratulated each other.

"Who would think that the two of us would end up being fathers?" Merlin sighed.

"Well, I can tell you one thing. I thought that I would be older before even getting married let alone becoming a father. And I thought that you were too young to be a father." Arthur answered.

"Hey. I'm not that young. I'm 19. Almost 20."

"In Camelot, you are still a boy."

"AT least I'm not a prat."

Arthur pushed Merlin. Merlin pushed back. They smiled at each other and then helped their wives.

In Camelot, Uther was very angry. Everyone feared him as his wrath was unleashed. People suffered, and the kingdom started to die.

"Have you found anything, Gaius?" Uther asked.

"No. I fear the dragon took the books and weapons with him. He could have summoned them." Gaius lied.

"You must try harder. We cannot let this curse live."

"Yes, my lord."

TBC