We Stand Together

[Arthur Pendragon]

Tag: Lancelot
Note: Better layout coming soon!

for the love

OF CAMELOT

They had just finished making camp for what was going to be a grand battle. Arthur had seen Caerleon's army and while he was confident that they would be victorious come tomorrow . . . at what cost? How many men would need to die in order to win? All this, because Arthur had executed Caerleon's king. It was a mistake. Even if he had not yet admitted that to anyone -- other than himself -- he knew it to be true. He had exercised bad judgement and it was going to come at a cost. He knew that he could not afford the luxury of friends -- or love -- or anything for as a king, he had to remain objective. He had to use his head over his heart. Is that not how his father ruled? Is that not what Agravaine encouraged him to do?

The conflict was enough to make Arthur's head spin, as he looked at the map before him, standing over it in the confines of his tent. That is, until he heard someone enter. He looked up to see Lancelot, a nod towards his brother of heart. His brothers. He feared for them. Knowing that should any of them fall, it would be of his doing. While he knew they all held exceptional skill in battle, he would never forgive himself if harm were to come to any of them. And Lancelot standing here, reminded him of what was at stake. "Have the final preparations been made?" He asked, trying to keep the emotion from his voice. Trying to be stoic. Trying to be . . . a king.

[Lancelot]

Despite what it seemed like a never ending army of men. Lancelot and the other knights never stopped believing in their king nor in their strength to win this. Lancelot did not fear for his own life, he only wished he'd make it through, enough to save the rest and he would gladly give his life for his king.
someone he truly believed in to be a great king and a friend

the air was cold and that day felt the longest, Lancelot and the knights were preparing for what to come next, a day that will decide the faith of the entire kingdom. after Lancelot did his part he saw the men gathered outside the tents by the camp fire to gain some warmth. even though fear was spiraling up around every and each one of them they still managed to bring light to each other and share laughter.

he found his way to Arthur's tent. his arm lifted up the red fabric showing entry into the tent. as he walked inside and he was already greeted. he nodded back with a slight reassuring smile.

"yes, sir'. all taken care of."

he could already see it in his face, Arthur's own battle with himself.
he stepped closer into the middle of the tent.

"everything's ready as you ordered, just came in to check if you need anything else." 

[Arthur Pendragon]

Tag: Lancelot
Note: Better layout coming soon!

for the love

OF CAMELOT

Arthur gave a nod of appreciation when Lancelot assured him that everything was taken care of. He trusted him, emphatically. The close brotherhood between them and the other men of non noble blood was one that Arthur greatly cherished. Further appreciation felt upon hearing Lancelot's next words of whether Arthur needed anything else. Truth was, he wanted to go out there and just . . . spend time with the men. Come tomorrow he would have to speak words of inspiration before they set upon the battlefield. But the night before a war, spirits were either high or low. Were they in disagreement over Arthur's actions? Did they disagree with the decisions he had made? Did they support this war?

He did not once question their loyalty, but Arthur also knew that the decisions he made, impacted them all. Especially the men who were now ready to lay down their lives for Camelot. "Lancelot," he began to say, turning to fully face his brother of heart. "What is the morale among the men?" He knew he could trust Lancelot to give him an honest answer. The man was one of the most honourable Arthur had ever known, and he was fully aware that their relationship could have gone down a different, more . . . tense path, for obvious reasons. But the knight never let it effect their dynamic and for that, Arthur was greatly appreciative.

[Lancelot]

Lancelot would never stand in the way between two people, specially two that he truly respected and cared for. at least not voluntarily. the one thing he desperately wanted was to be a knight and fight by Arthur's side. no matter how stupid and far reach this dream was before, there he is now, standing by his side ready to fight as a knight of Camelot. 

He couldn't possibly tell all that Arthur was thinking about at the moment but he knew it was weighting on him and knowing Arthur by now he would be considered about his men and what they thought of his decisions.

Lancelot did not attempt to think of choosing his words, he've always been true and honest with Arthur and there was no need for him to filter things out seeing all was well among the men.

"They're doing good, Sir'. even though some men are worried right now but they're all ready and they trust and believe in your judgement."

he paused for a second as he rested his hand on the belt around his waist and took a look outside at them and then back at his king.

"they all know you have the best interest for Camelot in mind and there is not a single man out there who is not welling to give his life for Camelot, myself and the other knights included."

[Arthur Pendragon]

Tag: Lancelot
Note: Better layout coming soon!

for the love

OF CAMELOT

Arthur felt . . . touched. Truly touched and honoured by Lancelot's words. TO hear that they trusted him. That they would lay down their lives for . . . him. It made Arthur's heart swell with emotions. And, made him all the more wary of the decisions he had made. They placed so much faith in him, and while they didn't question his choices, Arthur did. Had he made a mistake? The question was answered deep within his heart before he even need ask himself. And suddenly, he knew what he had to do. He gave a small smile at Lancelot. "Thank you," he told him with the utmost sincerity. Arthur stepped towards Lancelot, extending his hand to him.

"Whatever tomorrow brings, know that I am honoured to stand by each and every one of you. And that I hope to never betray the trust and faith you bestow upon me." Because they were his brothers. And as he had told them in that first speech of his at the castle of ancient kings . . . they were equals. "Would you care to sit for a moment, or will the others be missing your presence?" Arthur asked, a tease in his voice. He knew that with these new responsibilities, he could not join the others as he once did. But that did not mean he didn't welcome the company of a friend. One who had come to check on him.

[Lancelot]

..



Lancelot never felt like he was treated differently around Arthur, even before he was crowned king.
from the time he saved his life Lancelot felt the need to always be there for Arthur and there was nothing he wouldn't
do to return the favor. 
Lancelot's hand held Arthur's arm firmly to show mutual respect. with a soft nod he said, 

"The honour is all mine, you taught me the values of being a knight .."

with everything Arthur have done for him the least Lancelot could do was sit and listen
to what was going inside his mind for he was beginning to worry about his king as he have heard the change in voice.
Lancelot nodded and found the nearest chair and pulled it closer to the table in the center. 

"of course, I'm sure they will manage to survive without me for some time
and Gwain have been keeping Merlin quite busy so he should be alright and out of trouble as well." 

he said with a small smile as he stood and waited for Arthur to take a seat first. 

"what's in your mind, Sir'?.."

he added.



..

[Arthur Pendragon]

Tag: Lancelot
Note: Better layout coming soon!

for the love

OF CAMELOT

Arthur gave a small smile as Lancelot told him of how he taught him the values of being a knight. Truly touching words, ones that filled Arthur's heart with honour. "You always held such values," he told him in praise of the man. "I'm just glad there was a way to honour them." By knighting him. Something he knew his father would never have done yet there was a great deal that Arthur had decided upon using his heart, not his head. Which, he couldn't say the same for in recent events. He had used his head over everything and now . . . he was regretting it. It had caused him to execute a man. Break up with Guinevère. And condemn Camelot to a war. Neither outcome was one Arthur could look back on with anything but shame. He lowered his hand after they had shaken, and pulled out a chair to seat himself as Lancelot did the same.

"Considering there are no taverns in the near vicinity," Arthur said in teasing towards Gwaine upon Lancelot's mention of him. "Hopefully he'll manage to stay out of it." Trouble. Since it always had a habit of finding Gwaine indeed. Lancelot's next question had Arthur debating how much to reveal. He owed his brother of heart an honest answer though. "Just that . . . this is the first war we face." First war caused by Arthur's own actions. Before, it had either been the sins of his father, or the bitterness of magic users. But this time, any blood spilled was on Arthur's hands. "Our first battle since my kingship, since you all were knighted." He paused for a moment. "Discounting the defeat of the immortal army," he clarified with a continued slight smile, wanting to highlight that this time . . . there was no magic. No Morgana to blame. No actions of Uther's. This time, it was a mortal army. Enemies of Camelot. And Arthur's fault.

[Lancelot]

 

..



upon hearing Arthur's words Lancelot was glad to find that's how he was 

being viewed. he sat down and listened carefully. he couldn't begin to understand
how much the weight of all of this must be like. Lancelot only deeply cared for
a few people and he felt like he had to do everything to protect them,
Arthur on the other hand have an entire kingdom.

this time Lancelot took a few seconds as he took a deep breath in to try
and gather words for what he was going to say, for he really wanted to say
something that will make him feel better but didn't want to let go of what he believe's in. 

"that.. that's true." he soon said afterwards. "it's true that this could either be
the making or doom of the kingdom." he knew he wasn't making this any easy
for Arthur but he couldn't just lie and hide what he thought from his king. this doesn't
mean Lancelot didn't believe in Arthur's kingship nor the strength of the armies he 
leads. no one can tell what the future holds but if there was something to make him see
that future clearly it's what happened in the past, the battles they had
before, the battles in which he won.

"even if this is still your first battle as a king. don't doubt yourself, you've
been though far more  worse than this,." he paused a little bit. changing his
point of view towards the table ahead. "and I know you'll blame yourself for
what is going to happen, even if we won, which I am sure of.. you'll still
blame yourself for something you can't control. you had to make a decision 
in which you believed to be right for the kingdom"

Arthur Pendragon

..