Once Anna calmed down she pulled out of her dads arms looking at him and her brother. "Daddy I really am sor..." She trailed off as she saw the Knights looking at her, with puzzled looks on their faces. Anna took a deep breath, standing strait and tall, taking her dress in her hands. "Good day knights, my name is Anna," she said curtsying like her mother taught her.
They stared at her for a moment before beginning to chuckle at how nobel she seemed, especially after the fight with the older knight. Yep, she is Arthur's daughter, they thought. The pride she had even after what happened she acted like it was no big thing. Anna frowned, "daddy why are they laughing at me? I don't deserve to be laughed at," she said stubbornly looking at Arthur. She then stomped her foot, all the noble manners gone, "Stop laughing at me," she moaned glaring up at the knights.
"Sorry sweet cheeks," Gwaine said trying to hold back his laughter before composing himself. "Hello your highness, I'm Gwaine at your service," he said kissing her hand.
"Thank you sir knight," she said smiling, "that's more like it." Anna smiled wider, she liked Gwaine and she knew that he would be a fun person to hang out with.
"Ok Anna thank you for the introduction," Arthur said standing up and putting his hands on her shoulders. She looked up glaring at him and shrugged out of his hands, "dad stop."
"Are these yours and Guinevere's children Arthur?" Percival asked bending down and looking at Anna and Amhar close up. Amhar gave him a smile and moved over to Percival looking at him closer. "Hi I'm Percival," Percival said shaking his hand to the boy.
"My name is Amhar," the little boy said shaking Percival's hand. "nice to meet you too." Arthur smiled watching Amhars interactions with Percival. Wow, Amhar has warmed up to Percival right away usually he is very shy but Percival has brought him out of his shell. I should have Amhar watch Percival more often, he could probably learn a few things from the knight. Arthur then looked over at Anna, who was playing around and wrestling with Gwaine on the grass. Better watch out for those two, Arthur thought knowing how much trouble both Anna and Gwaine could get into.
"Anna, Amhar" they both turned around at the sound of Arthur's voice and ran over to him. He then turned them around facing the 5 knights. "You have already met Uncle Percival and Uncle Gwaine, but now I want to introduce you to your Uncle Elyan, Uncle Leon and Uncle Lancelot" Arthur said pointing to each of the knights in turn.
"Uncle?" Lancelot asked.
"Never been an Uncle before but hey there is a first time for everything," Leon said smiling at the children. "Arthur they look so much like you and Gwen."
"Yeah, Amhar has his mothers gentle kindness and smarts. Anna as you just found out, loves trouble and has a fiery tempter but she can be very sweet when it comes to her family and the people she cares about. She is very outgoing but never expresses her feelings very much but Amhar is the most sensitive little boy I have ever met. They are so different from each other, its hard to believe they are twins," Arthur finished looking over at Anna who was listening to Gwaine telling her a story and then Amhar what was talking to Percival. "Leon, Lancelot, Elyan" Arthur said quietly, signaling the other knights to come with him. They nodded and began to walk a little ways from the group.
Amhar then lifted his head feeling something moving away, "Daddy," he called looking around for Arthur.
"It's alright Amhar, I'm right here. Just go and listen to Uncle Gwaine's story alright?" The little boy nodded, taking Percival's hand and led him over to where Anna and Gwaine where sitting. Percival then sat down crossing his legs on the grass as Amhar moved, sitting in the knights lap and then turned to listen to the rest of the story. Arthur threw the knights a grateful glance before turning to the other knights.
"So Arthur my sister is ill you say?" Elyan asked concerned.
Arthur nodded sadly, "yes she has been ill for about a week now. Do you guys remember the blizzard that came out of nowhere a week ago? Well Guinevere was outside with Amhar when the cold just came on them. Guinevere told Amhar to run as fast as he could home to get me but Amhar wouldn't leave her, so they were stuck outside almost all night. You could probably guess that I was frantic, so Anna and I searched and searched everywhere. We finally found them huddled among some bracken and bushes In the middle of the night. Amhar was ok because Guinevere wrapped him as warm as she could get him but she was almost frozen solid. I am sure you can all imagine the panicked state I was in. I then carried her home, with Anna and Amhar walking behind us, I brought her back, started the fire, bundled her in blankets. I then moved to the children who were almost just as cold as Guinevere and put them to bed. wrapping them up in blankets as well before going and laying with Guinevere for the night. When I woke up the next morning she was too warm and had a fever. For the next few days her temperature went up and down, she got sick almost every couple hours and she couldn't eat anything. I felt so helpless to see her suffer every day. It was last night that I realized she was dyeing and I would lose her soon if I did not get help. I then contacted Merlin and told him of Guinevere's situation asking for him to come look after her while I went to see my father and Gaius asking for their help. I then told Guinevere my plan and she wanted me to take the kids with her because she did not want them to watch her and have me gone. I agreed with some persuasion and now here we are," Arthur finished.
"Oh Arthur I'm so sorry, you should have come to us sooner," Leon said sadly.
"I'm sure Gaius would come if you asked him to," Lancelot said trying to make something positive of it.
"Arthur how could you leave my sister? She is pregnant and dyeing why would you leave her?" Elyan asked angrily, glaring at Arthur.
"Elyan I please do not remind me how hard my decisions was. But I had to think about Anna and Amhar, they couldn't lose a mother. I am hoping that they will win my father over and allow us to come home for good. If he allows this I am going to send you guys to get her in the morning. But now all I need for you to do is get me and the twins in my fathers chambers alone with him." Arthur replied.
"That won't be hard mate," Gwaine said as he and Percival walked over each carrying Anna and Amhar. "He never leaves his chambers unless its for a council meeting or other duties he has. The king is probably in his chambers now," Gwaine said, handing Anna to Arthur.
"Thanks Gwaine. Alright let's head up there, but I need you guys to stand guard so my father does not try anything," Arthur said looking at his daughter in his arms and then to Amhar, who was holding onto Percival.
"Are we going to meet grandpa Uther now?" Anna asked excitedly.
"Yes let's go and see grandpa Uther," Arthur said setting her down and took Anna's hand. Percival then set down Amhar, who ran over and took Arthur's other hand. Ok right lets go," Arthur said leading the group towards the castle.
PLEASE READ THE AUTHORS NOTES I HAVE LEFT BELOW.
Ok there are a few things I need to address here.
1.) A response to the Guest that left me reviews about my other stories: thank you for reading my stories but I am not sure which stories you want me to continue on. I finished the Dark Tower one, Queen of Hearts one and all the others are one shots. The only one that is continuing is the burning love bracelet story. I have not continued it yet because I am at a point where I do not know what to do next. I am sorry that its not finished yet but I am working on it now and it will be up today I can 100% guarantee that because I know what I need to write and have started it. Again I am really sorry for putting it off. And please tell me which stories you want me to continue besides that one please so I know what I need to work on.
2.) I hope Arthur's explanation for what happened to Guinevere is good enough for the viewers that were wondering that. I hope it makes sense because I am not sure about that part either. But I did not know what else to do and I made that sickness up. But Gaius will tell Arthur and he will find out more. I hope that's ok for you.
3.) ok now onto this. How did you like the chapter? Anna and Amhars reactions to the knights? Anna's introduction about herself? I tried to fill in requests in review's I have read in this chapter and I hope you are satisfied with it. I love reading your reviews and what you all have to say. So please let me know what you think of this chapter. Whats your favorite part of this chapter? Please let me know!
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