Hey Guys! It's me again! I'm sorry it's taken so long; I've been studying for a driver's test (My license! FINALLY!) and I've been trying to do my AP summer reading project. The upside is this though, I've finally got all nine chapters and the epilogue all typed out on word. Me uploading them might be a problem, as I've still got a bit to be revised! Well Enjoy Chapter 6, I'll try to have chapter 7 up tomorrow or the next day. That is all for now!
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Chapter 6: It's a Small World
Arthurs 1st Person POV:
The day melted slowly into night, and I found myself unable to even attempt to sleep. Merlin was off to his right snoring away, yet the I caught myself thinking about Guinevere and Lilly for about the millionth time this fine eve.
I wondered whether Gwen was tucking in Lilly, telling her that her father loved her very much and would be home once his business was taken care of. I couldn't help but wish that Gwen was telling Lilly that he loved her.
"Well," a voice said from behind Me, "What do we have here? The crowned King of Camelot, out in the woods all alone?" The voice seemed familiar though I couldn't for the life of me place the voice to any of the faces in the kingdom. I turned slowly to stare into the cold eyes of a lady from my past.
"Morgana," I said simply, sizing her up. I had to wonder what kind of new magic she had learned since I had seen her; I wondered briefly if I had the strength to challenge her, let alone defeat her in battle. After all, She had been like a sister to me for many years.
"What brings you out here Arthur?" She asked with a sickly sweet smile tugging up the corners of her blood red stained lips.
"One of the market owners saw you yesterday, and I couldn't help but wonder what you were doing back in Camelot. I decided to go against Guinevere's wishes and come out here to find out exactly what you were up to. Not that it's any of your business though Morgana." I answered straining to keep my voice in check.
She tossed her head back laughing evilly. "So you did end up marrying Guinevere?"
Instead of answering her ridiculous question I only stared at her.
"Typical. That lowly servant always wanted more than she should ever have," She stated, her voice bitter. Then she added, "Or deserved."
Anger flared inside me, threatening to explode. "How could you say those things Morgana? She was a friend to you, more so than any of us. She treated you with nothing but respect, and you say that she was nothing more than a lowly servant girl?"
"She always wanted what belonged to me, Arthur."
"The throne never would have been yours. Your treason has proved that. Guinevere is more suited to be the queen of Camelot than you would ever have been. Nothing you could have done would have changed the outcome of that fact. And yes, for someone who had absolutely nothing as a child, I can see her wanting something more luxurious." I answered icily. I had managed to push the anger back inside, back deep down under my skin where it belonged.
"Now I've upset you?" She asked smiling. "Good, you know as well as I do that you can't do anything right when your emotions are controlling you Arthur." She turned to walk away. "I never intended on hurting anyone, I just required some supplies. Go back to your wife and child, Arthur. Spend whatever time you have left with them. You will appreciate me giving you this warning one day Arthur. Mark my words."
I watched her walk back through the trees, and shook my head. What could she have possibly meant by 'the time I have left.' I decided I had better wake Merlin up and head back into the city. I had news to spread around.
So, Sorry! I kind of felt like a suspenseful thing! Oh! And just so you guys know. I do take pairing requests, and I do take prompts. All you have to do is ask! Here comes Chapter 7. (Hopefully very, very soon.)
