It felt like half an hour as they stood there and stared at the ashes, slowly being separated by the in reality it was only a second when Gwen smiled at Arthur and kissed him.

"Sire!" yelled the majority of the Knights, excited to see their king again. Arthur smiled and waved before grabbed Gwen's hand and walking back into the castle.

"We need to tell the Council" said Gwen. Merlin rolled his eyes, he really hates the council.

"Tell them when we are not disappointed by that pathetic battle" said Gwaine and he, Lancelot and Elyan headed back to Merlin's spare room. Leon shrugged and followed them, as did Percival.

"I have other plans" smirked Arthur and he pulled Gwen into their room, slamming the door behind them.

The sound of a key in the lock echoed into the corridor.

"What they doing?" asked Tom as he and his twin came up to Merlin.

"You'll find out when your older, hey, wanna play a game?"


Arthur felt his palms sweat as he faced his council. Gwaine was just glaring at them (he hasn't had any alcohol yet), Lancelot had his head dipped and Elyan was being the proud big brother, smiling at the way Gwen held herself in front of the council.

At the head of the table sat Gwen, Leon and Percival at her side. Merlin was standing next to Leon.

Then there was all the old men Arthur liked to call Screws. He came up with the name when he was five. He can't remember why he thought it would fit.

"We need to get onto the matters of Titles" said a Screw.

"Why would we need to do that?" asked Gwen, leaning forward in her seat.

"Well, now that there is a men fit to rule, why would we need a woman on the throne?" asked the Screw.

Merlin glared at the Screw, and he got up and left.

"Here's an idea, me and Arthur will split the duties" said Gwen, leaning back in her seat.

All the screw's nodded.

"It's settled then, Gwaine, Lancelot and Elyan will be moved back into their own chambers, which have been left empty in your memory. Arthur will High King of Albion as I am High Queen" said Gwen, "any arguments?"

A screw raised their hand and something something very rude and sexist. Merlin glared at him and left.

"Merlin, take Lancelot to his chambers, Leon Elyan and Percival you get Gwaine" orderered Gwen and everyone left but Arthur and Gwen.

"Why did the Screws leave when Merlin glared at them?" asked Arthur, taking a seat.

"Screws?" asked Gwen.

"The council men" said Arthur.

Gwen snorted - "When I was first crowned High Queen, one of the council said something very rude and Merlin glared at him, he burst into flames that burned but did not kill. He moved away soon after, so if they don't want kicked out, they leave very quickly" said Gwen.

There was a minute silence then all you could hear from that room was Arthur's laughter.