A/N- today was my last day of school for two and a half weeks- yay! I am a very happy person.
Arthur stared out the window, the grey clouds looked like they were ready to burst with snow. He wondered where Merlin was. He was supposed to be back soon and he wasn't. He needed that white horse- and Merlin of course was important too.
He had it all planned out, after dancing at the ball for a while, Arthur would escort Gwen outside where a sleigh with four white horses would be waiting. There would be lots of snow on the ground and falling all around them.
The sleigh would take them to a secluded spot where they would exchange gifts and spend some quality time. It was perfect! If only Merlin would show up.
Just then Gwaine appeared in the doorway, "Sire?"
"Yes, Gwaine?" Arthur turned from the window.
"I'm getting kinda worried about Merlin. He was supposed to be back by now."
Arthur sighed, "I know but I don't know what to do about it."
"Why don't you let me take a few men out to look for him?" Gwaine suggested.
"He's probably just lost, like the bumbling idiot that he is." He muttered, "Besides." He added, "I need you here for the tournament."
"Oh come on," Gwaine complained. "There are plenty of knights who can compete and besides Amber will probably compete and I'm kind of scared of her," he admitted. "Please, Merlin is our friend." Gwaine pleaded.
After a moment Arthur nodded, "alright take two other men, you can go but you have to be back the day after next."
Gwaine nodded, "thank you sire." With that he hurried out of the room to gather some things for the journey.
A/N- looks like Gwaine's going on a trip too now. This should be exciting