Here you are guys… Am on Christmas hols now, so I shall hopefully finish this chapter at least.

Their Day

Chapter 4

'Arthur. Arthur? Arthur!'

'What?' Arthur said, irritated.

'Do you want me to keep the rings with me, or should I put them over there for Geoffrey to pick up himself?'

Arthur thought for a moment. 'Give them to Geoffrey now, Merlin. I don't trust you entirely.'

Merlin smiled, 'Fine, I'll go find him.'

Merlin made to leave.

'Do you think she'll like it?'

Merlin stopped. 'What do you mean?'

'Gwen. Will she like it?' Arthur said, gesturing to the newly decorated hall.

Merlin smiled. 'Of course she will. The flowers are all her favourite ones, everyone's here, we look amazing… particularly me.'

Arthur laughed. 'Thanks – I guess you're right. She'll love it.'

Arthur stared into nothing. Merlin frowned.

'Are you alright?'

'What? Yes, yes I'm fine. Why?'

'You just seem… on edge.'

Arthur smiled at him. 'No I'm fine.'

'If you're sure.'

'Yes.'

'Alright then.' Merlin said, leaving to find Geoffrey.

Arthur frowned. He was nervous. There was a sick feeling in his stomach. It wasn't the fact that he was getting married that made him nervous – he had had plenty of time to come to terms with that – he was nervous about what would inevitably happen afterwards. Contrary to popular belief, he hadn't 'been with' every maid in Camelot before settling for Guinevere. Truth be told, Arthur had never been intimate with a woman, and he knew that he had absolutely no idea what he was doing. 'Just focus on the wedding, Arthur. It'll be fine.'

Arthur was snapped out of his trance by guests filing into the hall. Arthur smiled as Lord Godwyn greeted him, 'Arthur!'

'Lord Godwyn! How are you doing?'

'I'm well, thank you. I trust you have looked after Elena during her stay?'

'Naturally. Have you seen her since you arrived?'

'No, she sent word saying that she'll see me in ceremony and that she's busy helping Guinevere. They have become good friends – I am glad about this, Elena needs a friend like Guinevere.'

'Well Gwen is the best friend Elena could have I assure you. Although I could be a little biased.'

Godwyn laughed and patted Arthur on the shoulder. 'I must say Arthur, you make a wonderful king, and as much as I miss your father, I know that he would never have even given Guinevere a chance.'

'I know. In that respect, I am glad he's not around to stop me, but that doesn't stop me wishing he was here to watch me get married.'

'He probably is, Arthur. I'm sure he's proud of you.'

'Thank you.'

Lord Godwyn moved toward his seat. 'Oh and Arthur, I'd been meaning to ask you. During her stay, has Elena shown any… interest in any potential suitors?'

Arthur thought for a moment. 'No, I don't think so.'

'Well, I suppose it was too much to hope for. Don't worry, Arthur,' he said, seeing the expression on Arthur's face. 'I have learnt my lesson. No more arranged marriages. But I can always hope – and I know that you have so many knights here. Or are they all spoken for?'

'No no, not at all. Well, Leon's wife has recently given birth to a beautiful baby boy, and Lancelot is happily courting the Lady Elizabeth as of last month.'

'Ah, I am glad to hear that things are going well for your knights. Anyway, good luck Arthur.'

'Thank you, my Lord.'

Lord Godwyn nodded and moved to his seat.