Arthur paced around the great hall nervously. He'd never been so agitated in his life. Any second now the king was going to come flying through the doors and yell like he'd never yelled before. When he was a child he would hide from his father when he was angry, of course he had kicked this cowardice when he was around seven, now it came back with a vengeance.

He turned to face then king as he entered, stone face. He braced himself for the worst, which made things even stranger when the king burst into laughter, clamping his son on the shoulder. Arthur gave a small relieved smile.

"I thought you'd be furious" He sighed

"I was young once I'm more than familiar with the temptation of serving girls" Uther laughed, Arthur quickly dispelled the mental image.

"I'm sorry I kept it from you" He admitted, never feeling happier in his life.

"No harm has been done" Uther smiled, "Of course, I can't allow it to continue"

"What are you talking about?" Arthur asked feeling his trepidation return

"You can never see this girl again" Uther repeated casually

"You just said no harm had been done" Arthur argued

"You've had your fun, now it must come to an end" Uther said a little more seriously

"What does it matter that she is a servant?" Arthur asked, his fathers face hardened.

"The survival of Camelot depends on forging an alliance through your marriage" Uther explained carefully

"I won't marry somebody I don't love" Arthur felt his voice raising

"I forbid you to see this girl!" Uther yelled.

"You can't forbid my feelings anymore than I can" Arthur retorted, "I wont ignore them any longer I love her"

There was an uncomfortable silence.

"You leave me no choice she is banished from the city" Uther sighed walking away much to Arthur's horror.

"You can't do that!" He cried, "She has nowhere to go!"

"She had three days to leave" Uther continued, "If she returns it is on pain of death"

"Please" Arthur begged, "Don't banish her, I promise, I'll never see her again"

"You have made it clear to me that you cannot control your emotions" Uther scolded, "This is for your own good"

...

Arthur couldn't believe this. He was never going to see Gwen again, all because Merlin had gone riding with Uther. Deep down he knew Merlin would never of lead Uther to Gwen and he but right now he was furious, not only with himself and his father but with his brother. He ran out into the courtyard, there was Merlin standing with the horses, he ran over to Arthur as soon as he saw him.

"Arthur I-"

"How could you do that!" Arthur roared, Merlin stepped back in surprise, "He's banished her! She's being forced to leave Camelot all because you couldn't keep you mouth shut!"

"I didn't tell him!" Merlin defended,

"Well your the one who went riding with him, right into the hollow!" Arthur yelled

"I tried to stop him!" Merlin yelled back

"You are the most hopeless idiot I've ever met!" Arthur continued, unaware of the staring faces of all the towns people, "You couldn't keep a secret if your life depended on it!"

"That's not true and you know it!" Merlin yelled right back, angry now as well.

"It's your fault this is happening!" Arthur blamed, "It was your stupid idea and it's your fault he found out! Why don't you just go back and live on a farm where you belong!"

Arthur stormed away, leaving a shell shocked and hurt Merlin behind with all the people of the courtyard's eyes on him. He knew it would take less than an hour for the fight to reach the ears of most of Camelot.

...

Uther sat at his table eating, he couldn't believe how Arthur had behaved today, all over a serving girl. Especially when he admitted he loved her. It was absurd. He'd never even shown her the slightest bit of interest and now he was claiming to be in love.

Uther dropped his fork. What if Arthur was enchanted? This Gwen person was Morgana's maid once, perhaps she too had magic. No, it wasn't a question, she had magic. She had enchanted Arthur it was the only explanation. Forget banishment, that woman was going to be executed!

Yelling for the guards to bring the woman to him he made his way to the throne room. On his way he encountered Merlin, who looked horrified at what he had done. He didn't understand. He practically had to drag his son to the throne room, he needed a witness anyway.

The girl was thrown before him, fake tears in her eyes, eh would not fall for such trickery.

"You enchanted Arthur" It was not a question

"No I don't have magic!" She denied

"Why else would Arthur fall in love with some one like you" He hissed with venom in his tongue.

"I don't expect some on like you to under stand that" She bit back, without even thinking he raised a gloved hand and slapped her across the face. He saw Gaius flinch at the movement, he ignored the man, he was being soft hearted.

"What is the meaning of this?" Arthur yelled running into the hall, "I heard you ordered Gwen to be dragged here"

"She is an enchantress" Uther said with certainty, "Your actions are not your own, you are under a spell"

"Thats ridiculous!" Arthur spat, "I know how I feel I'm not enchanted!"

"Until this spell is broken I can't take anything you say as the truth" Uther whispered

"Sire, I have known Gwen for years, I don't believe she would do this" The physician spoke up

"I don't care what you believe Gaius" Uther snapped, "Arthur is under her spell it's the only rational explanation for his behavior!"

"Father you have to see reason!" Merlin tried, "Gwen has done nothing wrong"

"She is guilty and she will be burnt at the stake!" Uther announced ignoring his younger son.

"No" Arthur shook his head stepping forward, "You can't do this!"

"Restrain him!"

The order came just in time as Arthur surged forward held back by two guards, struggling to get both at Uther and at the woman at his feet.

"Sire at least give her a fair trial!" Gaius begged

"I have all the evidence I need!" Uther boomed

"I'm begging you!" Arthur's voice rang out, "W-we will leave Camelot, we'll never return, just please let us go! I release my entitlement to the throne"

If Uther had any doubt before it was gone now, he walked forwards slowly placing a hand on his sons face.

"My son would never do that" He hushed, "It is proof beyond doubt that you are enchanted"

"You can't do this!" Merlin yelled also having to restrained now.

"I'll never forgive you" Arthur told him

"She will die" Uther replied soothingly, "You will see reason, take her away"

"No! Guinevere!" Arthur yelled struggling from the guards grips as the woman was dragged away, breaking free for a moment and kissing her, just briefly before being dragged back.

"I'll always love you" He said quickly before being dragged back.

Uther felt disgusted.

If you are wondering why Uther made such a huge leap its because his psych is slightly out of sorts because of Morgana's betrayal, even though it didn't break him he is extremely nervous and jumpy, especially when something he doesnt under stand happens. Therefore he suspects magic a lot faster.

I actually can't wait to write The Coming of Arthur, its so good ^^