Rating K+

Word Count: 275

Challenge Given: Series 3: Beyond Words: Write 100-300 words as a response to this prompt. You may use whatever genre, characters, pairings, ratings you like, but you MUST include the word below in your drabble.

Word: Forlorn
Definition: lonely and sad; forsaken, bereft; despairing

You may also use: forlornly, forlornness

A/N: This is not only a little head canon of mine from the penultimate scene but also an teaser intro to one of my next fanfictions centred around 5x13 and what happened afterwards. Yes, I do plan my stuff for a while before publishing so this really is a tease but I wanted to get it out there!

Forlorn

Guinevere sits on her throne, regal but forlorn, wearing what Arthur called her 'business gown': Blood red and off the shoulder.

"Long live the Queen."

Sir Leon's call is repeated by the Court and echoes around the Great Hall, although there is little joy in the sound. They all love and respect her but are still grieving for their king. As is she.

As the words die, Gwen looks to her right and gives a small, sad, encouraging smile, lifting her hand towards the figure lurking in the shadows, beckoning him forwards.

His eyes are still red and haunted but he certainly looks better than he did when he turned up last night - his expression wary as he moves towards her, eyes darting nervously to the large crowd.

"Where has he been these last few days?" Leon whispers beside Gwen, but she just shakes her head in response.

He is one of the most recognisable people in Camelot, still wearing his trademark neckerchief, despite his other smart clothes showing that he is no longer a servant. However, the carved white staff he carries gives a very specific, silent message to the court, even if it wasn't for the recent rumours that have been circulating about his part in the battle of Camlaan.

Guinevere says nothing as he walks forward, standing tall - proudly lifting his chin as he moves to the right hand side of his queen's throne. When Sir Leon steps away, whispers break out around the Hall as everyone realises exactly what is being implied here.

Queen Guinevere has reinstated Nimueh's role as court sorcerer and given it to Merlin.

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A/N: So, this is actually a teaser to one of my new fics that is currently in planning. See my PP for a list of the THREE stories that will be coming your way later this year. It may even be the start/prologue in the style of Points of View.

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