*Hides in shame behind screen* He, he, hi guys, long time no see... Well I'm sorry this is so late. I meant for this to be up within a week of my last update... That didn't happen. I really was having a lot of trouble with this chapter, and probably rewrote it about twelve times. Yes I know... It's not very good, at least in my opinion, but I realized that I had to get it up, or I'd never get to the next chapter, I know it's short, but I'm almost done with the next chapter already, and it's massively long, so I hope that makes up for it.
DISCLAIMER: Alright, seriously, if you haven't figured out that I don't own Merlin by now, you're about as observant as Uther was. Just kidding, no one can be that unobservant.
"Leave, please." Arthur asks the group of people in the room, who quickly shuffle out. "Please. Please tell me what they say is the truth." Arthur looks at Gwen with sad, heart broken yet hopeful, pleading eyes.
"Arthur, of course it's true, I would never hurt you of my own will. I love you, I always have and I always will. Please forgive me."
"Gwen, I still love you, and it took me way too long to realize that the first time. Then when I caught you... kissing him, I was so mad, it seemed like everywhere I turned I was being betrayed. I can't lose you Gwen, I know that now. I need you." He grabs Gwen and pulls her into a long passionate kiss.
"Do you think that they'll be ok?" Gwendolyn asks.
"They'll be fine, Arthur has missed her like nothing else since he banished her, and now that he knows the truth, he'll forgive her I know it." Merlin grabs her hand, causing her to blush, and everyone in the hall to smile. The door opens and they see Arthur come out smiling. It was a smile that Merlin and the knights had missed, and Gwaine, being the loud knight that he was, lets out a loud whoop. Everyone laughs, happy knowing that at least for now everything is alright. Gwendolyn looks at Merlin and they slip away to what had become 'their' tower.
"It won't be long until Morgana attacks you know. I don't think we're ready. The people don't trust the druids, especially the knights. We can't fight like this. An army divided cannot stand." Merlin paces about, stress obvious on his usual carefree face. Very few people were privy to Merlin's 'stressed' face as Gaius liked to call it.
"Merlin, you're worrying too much, things are already changing, and that's all thanks to you. Everyone loves you here in Camelot. They trust that you'll do what's best for everyone."
"No pressure there then." Gwendolyn grabs Merlin's hand.
"Hey, you aren't alone, you know that. You've got Arthur, the knights, Gaius, Gwen... and you've got me."
"Gwendolyn, seeing Arthur and Gwen today, it made me realize something. I don't ever want to be without you. Gwendolyn, will you-" The door slams open, revealing Percival and Elyan.
"There you are! Morgana's attacking!"
"What!"
"Come on!" Gwendolyn drags Merlin down the stairs in a flash. They meet up with Arthur, who allows Merlin to help him into his armor without speaking. Merlin straightens his neckerchief and looks at Arthur.
"It's time"
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