So sorry I have not updated for a while I have been out of town, busy and also unable to have computer access for at least a week so sorry. But because I appreciate and love my readers I'm going to give you the longest chapter on this story to date. It has Morgana, and the knights rescue of Guinevere. And a little surprise...
Knock, knock. "Come in," Uther called to the door, his eyes still on the work at his desk.
"Father I'm back," Morgana said, entering the doorway. Uther looked up smiling at Morgana and ran over, pulling her into a hug.
"Morgana! Oh I have missed you. How was your girls weekend? Oh I'm so happy that my family has returned safe and sound," Uther said squeezing Morgana into his embrace.
"Family...huh! Is Arthur back?," Morgana asked exitedly. "Oh this is wonderful! When did-"
"Arthur! My love is back," said a hyper shrill voice behind Morgana. Uther and Morgana turned around to see the Lady Vivian enter the room. "Hello my Lord, where is my love?," Vivian asked giggling with exitment and began thinking of Arthur some more.
"Morgana..." Uther groaned staring at his favorite daughter. "Why is the Lady Vivian here?"
"Uh, father I invited her over. Girls weekend did not last long enough and Vivian's father had matters of state to deal with so I asked her if she wanted to come here for more girl time. But I had no idea Arthur and Guinevere would be back" Morgana said looking over at Vivian.
"Morgana, um... there is somthing you need to know" Uther said hesitantly not knowing where to begin. "It concerns your ser-Guinevere and Arthur-"
"Arthur! Athur where are you I promise to find you. Morgana lets go and find Arthur," Vivian interrupted moving over and dragging Morgana out of the Kings chambers and down the hall to the prince's chambers.
"Father, what do I need to know? Are Guinevere and Arthur ok?," Morgana asked as Vivian dragged her away and up towards the Prince's chambers.
Uther chuckled, laughing to himself, "Dont worry Morgana. You will see for yourself," he said laughing even more as the two Ladies made their way out of the room with Uther watching them go.
As Vivian lead the way to Arthur's chambers Morgana's mind puzzled, what did Uther want to tell her? What did she need to know?
"Arthur! Arthur," Vivian called heading to his chambers. When she reached the door she began to knock on his door very fast and very loudly, "Arthur," she yelled again.
"I'm coming," Arthur's voice whispered softly from behind the door. "Be quiet and stop yelling," he whispered again. Morgana frowned, why does Vivian have to be quiet?
The door then clicked revealing Arthur in a red tunic and black breeches. "ARTHUR! Arthur my love, I missed you," Vivian said happily, jumping into his arms. She then moved her lips on top of his as she wrapped her arms around his neck holding herself closer to him and leaning into the kiss. Arthur froze and began to push Vivian away but she held on tighter.
Morgana moved to help Arthur pull away Vivian, but before she could do anything a voice made her freeze. "Hey you stay away from my daddy."
Anna jumped awake to see her brother sitting up in bed staring at the door, "what is it Amhar," Anna asked curiously as she saw Arthur walk to the door.
"No idea," Amhar replied, jumping out of bed and headed to the door to find out. Anna quickly followed him, jumping out of bed and to the door.
"ARTHUR! Arthur, my love I missed you," a shrill hyper voice said. Anna exchanged glances with her brother before seeing a blonde haired woman throw herself at their dad and began to kiss him.
Anna could tell that Arthur did not want to be kissed by this strange woman so she stepped forward taking a deep breath and said, "hey you stay away from my daddy." Anna then ran up in-between her dad and the woman and began to push the woman away from her dad.
"Yeah leave daddy alone," Amhar yelled running up, helping his sister push the woman away. Together with Arthur's help, the two of them managed to get her away from their father. Once she was a couple feet away from Arthur, Anna and Amhar turned around and began pushing their father away from the door and further into the room, standing in front of him and holding onto his legs tightly. "Stay away from my dad," Amhar yelled again glaring up at the woman.
"Only mommy is allowed to kiss daddy," Anna pipped up holding her dad tighter and glaring up at the woman as well.
Morgana gaped at the two young children standing in front of Arthur. They managed to bring the Lady Vivian from Arthur? Wait...did they say daddy?
"Morgana, Vivian, it's nice to see you," Arthur said a little frazzled. "Let me introduce you to my children, Anna and Amhar Pendragon. Anna, Amhar, this is the Lady Vivian and your Auntie Morgana," Arthur said, pointing to each of the ladies in turn.
Anna looked up smiling at Morgana, "Auntie Morgana," she yelled, her anger going away as she saw her new Auntie she was looking forward to seeing. Anna then let go of Arthur running up to Morgana and wrapping her arms around Morgana's waist hugging her closer. "I was so exited to meet you," she said happily while still keeping an eye on Vivian.
"Arthur my love how on earth do you have children? Your not even married, what happened to you?" Vivian whined, glaring at Amhar standing protectively in front of his father.
"Huh! Is Guinevere the mother?," Morgana asked happily bouncing up and down realizing what was happening. "Oh Arthur I can't believe you and Gwen had children together. Awe Amhar looks like his mother with your knights body and Anna looks so much like Igraine with her moms curls. How sweet," Morgana said hugging Anna to her and being exited at the thought of her best friend and brother together.
"Guinevere? You mean that serving girl that served me when I was here last all those years ago?," Vivian asked confused. "But Arthur my love how is that? You don't belong with someone like her, you belong with me."
"I'm sorry you don't have a liking for the woman I'm in love with Vivian," Arthur said bitterly, "But I am married and-"
"Married? Your married Arthur? You married my best friend without inviting me?," Morgana interrupted with a pout. "Arthur I was so looking forward to helping you with your wedding. How could you?"
"Morgana calm down there will be an official wedding and you can decorate all you want alright? But we can't have it until Guinevere. . ." Arthur trailed off looking to the floor remembering why he was really here in Camelot.
"It's ok daddy. Mommy will be home soon and Gaius will help her feel better," Amhar said, hugging Arthur's legs and taking his hand squeezing it comfortingly.
Morgana frowned wondering why Amhar needed to comfort his dad. "Arthur what happened? Where is Gwen?" she asked, noticing the sadness in her brothers eyes.
Arthur sighed sinking to the ground, pulling Amhar into his lap and cuddled him close. "Morgana, Guinevere is. . .she's very. . .sick and pregnant. The knights are fetching her and they should be in Camelot soon. I only hope that they get back in time for Gaius to. . .save her," Arthur said, leaning his head on top of Amhars.
Morgana then looked down seeing Anna with tears in her eyes and was silently sobbing into Morgana's dress. "Oh sweety," Morgana said as she began to stroke Anna's hair and then turned in Arthur's direction. "Arthur, Guinevere can't. . .she can't. . .she is my best friend, I. . ." Morgana felt herself at a loss for words as she then picked Anna up and hugged the girl close. "I am so sorry," she said thinking of her best friend since she was a child and hoped that she would arrive to Camelot safely.
Aahhhh! Merlin awoke with a jolt, hearing Guinevere's screams of pain yet again. He sighed, moving the cloth on her forehead as he gave another yawn. For the past two nights in a row Merlin had gotten barely any sleep because Gaius had kept him up learning more spells and training for his magic. And now the young warlock was tired more then ever and it was not even night time yet. But I promised Arthur I would watch Guinevere, he thought, but I hope he sends the knights soon.
"Come on Gwen hold on, you'll be alright," Merlin soothed, attempting to calm her back down. After a couple minutes Merlin finally got her to settle down and in a soft slumber. Once Merlin was sure that she was sleeping soundly, he stood up and walked outside deciding to stretch his legs from sitting all afternoon.
"Neigh!" Merlin jumped, hearing horses in the distance. He looked up seeing two horses pulling a carriage while three other horses and their riders rode alongside it. Merlin squinted and sighed with relief as he recognized the familiar faces of the knights of Camelot coming into view. Merlin waved to them as they pulled up to the house. "Gwaine, Percival, Leon, Lancelot, Elyan, it's about time you showed up," Merlin said as they dismounted and made their way over to him.
"We'll we came as soon as Anna had her little mishap in the village and Arthur freaked sending us so that he would not have to worry about Gwen anymore," Gwaine said patting Merlin on the back.
"What happened now?" Merlin asked, knowing that Anna could get into more trouble in one day then Amhar got in a week.
"Oh nothing much, just ran off with a little boy her age, stole an apple for a hungry little girl, got in a fight with the guards, the usual pendragon mischief," Leon replied with a grin.
"Merlin, where is Gwen?" Elyan asked looking around.
"She is inside and I finally got her to sleep. But try not to wake her, she's having a hard time with her rising and lowering temperatures of hot and cold all day long," Merlin said sadly, leading them into the house.
They entered the cottage to find Guinevere dosing softly, while occasionally crying out in her sleep. "Wow she looks awful, Arthur was not exaggerating," Percival said looking closer to her.
"We need to get her back to Camelot. We can't afford to waste time" Elyan said quickly sitting at the end of the bed.
"Elyan you have no idea how long it took for me to get her to sleep," Merlin complained thinking of the long hours previously. "And she is pregnant and cranky when you wake her."
"She is ill Merlin I don't care that she is cranky or pregnant she is my sister. We have to make her better," Elyan argued.
"But you have not been dealing with her for hours-"
"Merlin Elyan shut it, this arguing is not good for anything. Now Merlin you can stay out of the way and get the horses ready so you don't have to deal with Gwen. Gwaine and Leon will get the door of the cottage and make sure the path is clear to the carriage, Percival and Elyan will bring Gwen to the carriage and I will go inside the carriage and help Gwen get settled and then we will ride slowly back to Camelot. Ok," Lancelot said shouting orders to the knights. They nodded in agreement, as Lancelot, Leon, Gwaine and Merlin headed out the door.
"Gwen, Gwen sweetheart can you wake up?" Elyan asked, sticking a hand on her cheek.
"Mmm, Elyan? Percival?" she groaned opening her eyes to see them sitting on the bed in front of her.
"Hey Gwen, can you sit up?," Percival asked grabbing her hand and moving his other behind her back. She nodded, grabbing Elyans hand as well and together with the knights support she was able to get into a sitting position and swung her legs down on the floor. She then slowly moved her hands around Percival's neck and then Elyan's as the two knights lifted her up and into the air between them. Once she was secure they slowly lead her outside and to the carriage.
Guinevere's head spun as they slowly lifted her into the carriage. She sighed with relief as the knights eased her onto the blankets and furs inside it. "We will now make our way to Camelot my Lady," Lancelot said stepping out of the carriage.
She nodded as her eyes drooped with tiredness. "Don't worry Gwen, you will see Arthur real soon. Only a couple hours," Lancelot said placing a blanket over her. Guinevere nodded drifting off into consciousness as Lancelot closed the door to the carriage. The last thought she had was of her husband and children as the carriage began to make its way to Camelot.
Do you like the surprise in the beginning? The Lady Vivian now in the mix? That cant be good can it? You will have to find out...
do you like Morgana? She is not the evil Morgana but the nice Morgana we all used to know. I don't like her evil.
what about Anna and Amhar's reactions to Vivian? They are very protective of their daddy!
The Knights finally taking Guinevere home to Camelot? I hope a lot of you readers are happy about that.
I hope you liked it! And don't worry I promise you will get Arwen for the next chapter. There will be Arwen! I look forward your reviews And telling me what you think about this chapter! The next update will be sooner!
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