A/N: The second Chapter! Thanks for the views and review! I appreciate them. Although, if anyone has any comments about the pairing, the mysterious King Ayden, anything I would love to hear from you! In this chapter, Guinevere will start panicking about seeing King Ayden again and his arrival. I don't OWN Merlin!
The rest of the conversation between me and Mithian past unremarkably as I was too shocked by her revelation about King Ayden to do anything apart from utter an occasional "yeah" and occasionally nod to her.
Luckily for me, she was far too excited and happy about her upcoming marriage to Prince Michael to notice my inattention. I couldn't help but feel relieved by that as it would mean she wouldn't ask about my discomposure. If she did notice, she would ask me questions and what would be the point of lying to her? I would have to tell her about King Ayden.
Just by Mithian uttering the name King Ayden it had put me on edge as not only did I feel sick but my hands were also shaking badly. It wasn't that I was scared of him coming but rather that he would cause problems for me and Leon but he would, inevitably, do something to Leon as well…
I had already lost the man I love once before, I can't and I won't lose someone else. Even though, I felt as if something bad is going to happen by his arrival, there's also a part of me which hoping that I'm overreacting and that he's finally got over his desire for revenge.
For some reason, I felt a sudden urge to see Leon. Perhaps he would be able to put my mind at rest as he normally does.
"Mithian, do you mind if I go and retire? I'm feeling tired." I asked Mithian, after a moment or two.
At my words, Mithian seemed to get the wrong idea as she seemed to think I was going to meet Leon for a 'date' rather than to be comforted.
"Of course. Enjoy yourself with Leon!" She told me, smiling.
The smile I tried to paint on my face was half-hearted and insincere but yet again, Mithian didn't seem to notice.
After I had said my goodbyes, I quickly made my way to where I thought Leon would be. As I entered the courtyard, I saw him! He was sorting out his horse as he was taking off the bridle in a little alcove under an archway. Despite the fact, he could have got a servant or someone else to do it; I know he likes to do things like that himself. It one of the things which I like about him.
As Leon saw me, he gave me a dazzling smile but seeing the expression on my face, he looked concerned and worried.
"Are you alright, my love?" He asked me, quietly.
I couldn't help let a small smile (which was this time sincere) flicker across my face at his concern but also the endearment he used. I know I should have been worried about someone hearing as I knew people would disapprove about our relationship at the moment, I didn't care.
"Not really. King Ayden's coming to the feast!" I blurted out, quickly.
Leon's face told me exactly what he was feeling as his eyes conveyed the fury he felt, but it was the way he had become angry at just King Ayden's name being mentioned which made me feel scared.
I wasn't scared of Leon. How could I be? Leon was such a kind, sweet, loving man. It was the prospect of perhaps I was right to feel apprehensive about King Ayden's re-appearance which was scaring me.
Leon seeing this began to usher me into his arms. He didn't need to ask me twice as nothing seemed better than having Leon's arms around me. I quickly went into his arms, my head lying against his chest.
For the time I was in his arms, all that mattered was how I felt about Leon. There was no King Ayden or anything to create problems. It was if I was in my own little paradise- one with Leon!
Despite the fact, we were in a sheltered part of the courtyard; I still didn't want to be spied with Leon. It would make matters even more complicated and not just for me but also Leon, too.
We broke apart and I instantly missed the feeling of being in his arms but Leon yet again gave me a smile.
"It'll be alright, Gwen. He won't do anything! I promise." He told me, softly.
He said it with so much conviction and certainty that I couldn't help but feel relieved. Although, I still felt slightly apprehensive and afraid, I also felt a feeling of being protected and loved.
"Thank you, Leon." I told him, sincerely.
Leon looked slightly confused by my words as he was looking at me questioningly but I didn't know why.
"There's nothing to thank me for, Gwen. It's my duty to protect and comfort you. Not just as a knight but also because I love you!" He told me.
It had become a common occurrence telling each other about how we felt and for once, I had never felt as relieved I did before or more love for Leon.
There had been times after I had told Leon of my feelings where I had doubted whether telling Leon had been the right thing to do but it was moments like these where, I saw it was just because I was scared of what would happen. Getting close to someone just to lose them like what happened with Arthur was always a fear.
A/N: There you go! I hope you enjoy it…. I want to become a better writer and I can't do that without your input!
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