Arthur sat in his chambers signing papers for the council while Guinevere sat across from him checking over the letter Mithian sent for Gwen and Esmeralda inviting them for tea with her and her own young daughter.
"Arthur" Gwen said still reading the letter.
Arthur looked up at his wife, "Yes, my love".
"Esmeralda and I ride out to Nemeth next month; Mithian has invited us for tea with her and little Cordelia." She said.
Arthur put down his pen and leaned back in his chair looking at his beloved, "Why would she do that?" He questioned.
Gwen put down the letter and stared at her husband unsure if she heard him right, "Pardon?"
"I have nothing against Mithian or Cordelia, I assure you, it's just Esmeralda and Cordelia. They have never gotten along, last time they were together our kingdoms nearly went into war." He explained
Gwen sighed and walked over to her husband who enveloped her in his arms and sat her in his lap.
"They are still young, Arthur. The more time they spend with each hopefully they'll get along. Cordelia turned five some time ago as did Esmeralda. If they learn to like each other then perhaps they will at least tolerate each other as they grow older."
"You are right as always, my love. I just don't understand why they don't like each other at such tender ages." Arthur said.
Before Gwen could answer an eight year old Thomas rushed into their chambers with mud cover his light skin and urgency in his brown eyes, "Mother, Father.'' He panted out trying to catch his breath.
"What is it Thomas" Gwen asked standing up.
"L-Llacheu" He breathed out with his hands on his knees.
"What's happened?'' Arthur asked in panic.
Thomas just waddled over to the table and picked up a cup of water downing it quickly.
"He was acting like an idiot and landed himself in Merlin's chamber. He hit his head." Thomas explained.
Arthur and Gwen quickly left their chambers and went to find Llacheu in Merlin's chambers since he was also a court physician since Gaius passed.
Thomas watched his parents retreating forms as he made his way to Esmeralda's room.
She may be young but she and Thomas enjoy chattering at how Llacheu would get hurt in the most bizarre ways because of how over-confident he tended to be.
As Arthur and Gwen made they're way to see their son the people in the corridors hastily bowed to their king and queen.
When they finally entered Merlin's chambers they saw Llacheu sitting on the patient's table wincing slightly as Merlin tended to a big gash on the side of his temple.
Gwen ran to her son and hugged him tightly before inspecting his wound. Merlin stepped back next to Arthur as she did so.
"Are you okay? What happened?" She asked before peppering him in kisses.
"Mother" He whined as Arthur and Merlin snickered.
"What? Am I hurting you?" She questioned.
"No you're embarrassing me." He complained.
Arthur grinned at his son before stepping closer.
Llacheu straightened up. It was no secret that he wished to be just like his father, the high king of all Albion.
Ever since he heard stories of his adventures and all of his battles he wished nothing more than to be like his father. He even began to learn to use a sword at age five. To make things better Arthur was as fond of Llacheu as he was of him. He would never admit that he held Llacheu in higher regards than anyone he has ever met; he was his eldest son after all. But Arthur learned to be cautious of that ever since Morgana went to the dark side. He felt as if she went crazy because of how devoted Uther was to him sometimes.
Arthur held Llacheu's face in his hands and carefully inspected the gash. "What's happened to you?" He asked gently.
"I was playing with Thomas in the courtyard and I fell" He admitted sheepishly.
Arthur nodded to his son then looked to Merlin, "How are you gonna fix his wound" He asked.
"I have to clean it then stitch up his cut." He explained.
"Do you know any spells to numb the pain?" Arthur asked.
"I can handle pain, Father." Llacheu spoke up his blue eyes piercing into Arthur's.
"I have no doubt you can my son, but I don't want you enduring unnecessary pain." He explained.
Llacheu sighed, "Yes father"
"I have to speak with Esmeralda, I will see you later my darlings, Merlin" Gwen said before placing a kiss on the of Llacheu and Arthur's head and small smile to Merlin.
When she left Merlin pulled out some string and a sewing needle, "If something goes wrong Merlin" Arthur started but Merlin wave him off.
"I know, I know you'll have my head." He said
A/N: What's going on with Cordelia and Esmeralda? How will that play in later Chapters or when they grow older? Will we get more Arthur/Llacheu father son bonding time.
How about Gwen and Esmeralda? Will we have more sibling time or Arwen and Merthur bromance.
Only time will tell.