Guinevere

I was not sure how long I laid there in Arthur's arms but all of a sudden I felt him begin to shake in rage and anger. He tightened his grip on me for a moment before distangled his body from mine, leaving the bed. I felt his lips brush my forehead and his whisper of "I'll be right back love" before I felt his presence leave the room.

No, Arthur don't go. I wanted to stop him because I heard the anger behind his voice and I didn't want him to leave me alone. I began to worry, fearing what he would do to Lancelot and his Uncle, but I couldn't find the strength to say the words. I then heard his anger come from the hallway, but he was too far away for me to hear him.

I started to squirm, trying to fight my mind against my heavy body trying to wake up. No, I won't allow him to kill or harm anyone. He would never forgive himself. I let out a sob, imagining what he would do with a temper like his.

I stilled, feeling something cold and wet touch my forehead and a mysterious voice talking to me, "Shh Gwen its ok. Don't worry Percival and Elyan will stop him don't worry. Gaius is getting a potion ready for you." I began to squirm again fighting my body, who are Percival and Gaius? Who are you why are you touching my forehead? Wait did you say potion? I suddenly grew into panic mode, Arthur left me here with this stranger what if he does something to me with this potion? Oh Arthur where are- "Aaaahhhh." I let out a startled scream as two hands reached out and grasped my wrists holding my down, I squirmed some more tears coming to my eyes fighting to wake my body and get away from this nightmare.

Then the arms released my wrists as I heard an older voice speak up, "Merlin don't stress her out. She need's to be relaxed before a give her the potion. If you want to help go and find Arthur and tell him that she is distressed, he need's to be here to watch her. Leon, Gwaine guard the door and make sure nobody comes in, the queen can not be disturbed."

I felt another wave of panic, Oh no this Merlin is going to get Arthur and make him watch me drink this potion. I must get out of here and back to Arthur. This Leon and Gwaine are still talking with this Merlin and Gaius so I have to wake up in order to escape. Come on body come on. I finally forced my eye's open still feeling slightly weak. I sprang from the bed and ran to the door pushing it open. Yes! I'm going to get out of- "Gwen?"

I slowly turned to see 4 men staring at me. The skinny black haired male with big ears spoke my name, looking at me confused. "Where are you going?" I forgot myself for a second unable to move, but when I looked up again he was a foot away from me. I squeaked in alarm as he reached a hand out to touch my shoulder, I bolted down the stairs and into the bigger room. I froze looking around there were potions everywhere, books and a table. For operations an innocent girls? I felt sick to my stomach, and grabbed a knife and backed up against the wall because the four men came down the stairs circling me from a far distance, confusion on all their faces.

"Stay away from me. Or I will use this" I said finally finding my voice. They all stared at me as if I was crazy. The older man took a step forward, I flinched and started to shake sinking to the floor. "P-p-please don't hurt me" I whispered. He stopped and took a step back, more confused.

But before anyone could move or say anything a voice rang through the room. "What's going on here?" I looked over the older man's shoulder to see Arthur standing in the doorway with my brother and another big tall man.

I let out a sighed relief calling to him, "A-a-arthur" he turned, meeting my eyes. A mask of shock came over his face, and he crossed the room and knelt down next to me. "What happened Guinevere?" He asked taking the dagger from my hand, and moving his other one to cup my cheek. I started crying again as I wrapped my arms around him, letting him envelop me in his embrace and finally feeling safe again.

Arthur

When I opened the door to the Gaius's chambers I was not expecting this. I entered the room seeing Leon, Gwaine, Merlin and Gauis standing in a wide circle around Guinevere holding a knife backed up against the wall. . .wait what? Why is Guinevere holding a knife up against the wall? "What's going on?" They all turned to me with shock on their faces like they were just as confused as I was.

Then her scared frightened voice reached my ear's calling my name, "A-a-arthur." I turned meeting her scared eyes and crossed the room towards her. I then reached for the dagger, taking it from her grasp and using my other hand to cup her cheek.

"What happened Guinevere?" I asked her softly, meeting her eyes. She began to sob again as she pushed herself off the floor launching her arms around me. I moved to sit with my back against the wall and pulled her in my lap, wrapping her in my arms before moving my eyes to look at the knights, Gaius and Merlin. "What happened?" I asked again. When I was met with silence I turned to Gaius, "Gaius? What happened?"

He cleared his throat before beginning, "Um. . .I'm not entirely sure Sire. Merlin was tending to her fever and then she started to thrash out and panic so he tried to calm her down to stop her from squirming and she gave out a terrified scream. I then removed Merlin away from her and told him to leave her to rest and to go get you. We then started talking with Gwaine and Leon and the next thing we know is she is out of bed and at the door. Merlin tried to stop her from leaving but she yelled in fear and ran away again. We followed her to make sure she would not get into trouble but she grabbed the knife and told us not to come any closer to her. I tried to reason with her but she collapsed against the floor and started asking if I wouldn't hurt her. And then you came in and now we are here."

I nodded with a frown, looking down at Guinevere. She was back to shaking again with more silent tears flowing down her cheeks and was clutching me as close as possible. It was almost like I was the only thing keeping her from losing it. What is going on with her?

"Sire, it's almost as if she can't remember any of us at all besides you and possibly Elyan because he is her brother. Although I am not unsure what could cause that?" Gwaine said, speaking aloud my unanswered question.

"Then perhaps Arthur should take Guinevere to his chambers so she will be more comfortable. We can continue this conversation tomorrow, it's late." Gaius said looking at Guinevere and I.

I nodded in agreement. "Of course Gaius." I moved my arms around Guinevere and stood up, cradling her against my chest. "I ask that everything that has happened this night stays between us. And we will postpone the wedding for one more day because Guinevere needs to rest, now if you will excuse me." I nodded my head before leaving with Guinevere towards our chambers.

As the light shined through the window I sighed tiredly in relief looking down at Guinevere. I didn't get a wink of sleep because of her frightened cries and tossing and turning all night long but she was finally sleeping peacefully, curled up at my side. My heart was braking as I saw how much pain she was in.

If only I had paid more attention to her none of this would have happened. I should have realized that Lancelot was not himself. I'm such a fool and a bad husband.

No you're not you saved her last night. Things could have been a lot worse for both you and Guinevere. Who knows what could have happened if you did not come out of your room when you did. Your uncle could have killed her or worse.

But she can't remember anybody because I touched her last night and sent the dream to her. Before I left Gaius told me of some side effects of memory loss and now I'm the only person she trusts. She barely knows her brother for crying out loud.

At least she actually does remember you. What would have happened if she did not recognize her own fiancé the day before her own wedding? I groaned in annoyance as I continued to argue with myself.

That may be true but it's still my fault.

Stop blaming yourself. Morgana, Lancelot and Agrivaine are to blame not you. You were the one who saved her. And she need's you to be strong right now so STOP moping and be grateful that she is still your Guinevere.

Your right you are always right.

I sighed admitting defeat to myself. Yes I was right, Guinevere was safe and that's what was most important.

"Ahh no stop please" My eyes snapped back to Guinevere as she started to squirm and cry out in her sleep.

I pulled her close into my embrace whispering to her ear, "Shh, it's alright love it's ok. Your fine, I got you. I got you, your fine I'm here. Shh, calm down love." Her eyes snapped open, meeting mine and she began to relax in my arms snuggling closer into my chest.

"A-a-arthur?" she asked curiously.

"Yes love?"

"W-w-what happened last night? Why am I in bed with you? I remember kissing you goodnight and heading back to my home for the last time before our marriage. And then nothing but waking up here. So what happened to me?"

"Really sweetheart? You don't remember anything from last night's events? Hmm...Guinevere do you know who Merlin is?"

"What type of ridiculous question is that Arthur? Merlin is your manservant and you guys are always bickering but I know deep down you care for one another. Merlin also works for Gaius and lives with him."

"And who is Gaius?"

"He is one of your most trusted advisors and has served you and your father for many years as court physician."

"Good. Now tell me about Gwaine."

"Arthur what is this 20 questions about the people we know in Camelot? Seriously what has gotten into you Arthur? It seems like you think I forgot everyone living in Camelot or somthing...Arthur what's wrong with you? Why are you acting so suprised?...Arthur?"

"Sorry love" I murmured into her hair feeling better then I had all night, "I was so worried about you after what happened last night." He pulled back to look at me, "Guinevere...did Lancelot give you a silver bracelet as a wedding gift?"

"H-h-how do you know?" she said nervously moving her arm to view so she could see the bracelet. She froze staring at her wrist, "A-arthur, what h-h-happened to me?" she stuttered. I moved to see a circular burn around her wrist and a small heart with three rings surrounding it on her palm.

As I tried to find the words to comfort her and tell her, a knock came at the door. "Come in" I said clearing my throat and moving to put my arm around Guinevere.

Merlin entered the the room with a plate of food, "Good morning Merlin!" Guinevere said trying to hide her worries, "that looks delicious. Thank you."

He moved nervously while setting the tray down "good morning my Lord, my Lady." He said bowing before us, "my Lord, the knights would like a word with you regarding the...traitors and their hearing this morning. I shall send him to you in a little while." I nodded in agreement dismissing him, and he bowed again before exiting the room.

"What was that all about?" Guinevere asked curiously, "why was Merlin so timid and o formal when addressing us? And when did we get prisoners?"

I sighed, "Love I will explain everything while we eat. You need some food in your system before you help me handle the mess Morgana created."

"Morgana? What does she have to do with anything?"

"Come on love, I will explain while we eat."

I hope you like this update! Sorry it ends really quickly but I couldn't really find a stopping place. Then next chapter will be Lancelot's and Agrivaine's hearing with the king and Queen. I am exited to write this part when Arthur throws his wrath at them, there will be plenty of yelling : )

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-Cassie xoxo