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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 22, 2019 22:01:45 GMT -5
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He supposed it all came together. They were reunited with Guinevère and Leon . . . Lancelot and Percival came later. Everything was timed so perfectly that perhaps, they were meant to remain there for the time they had. Besides, it let his wound heal without further complications. "Everything came together," he said speaking out loud. "Or, everyone I should say." And that, was what had made the plan successful. That was what saved Camelot; the efforts of every single person at that round table. Arthur chuckled with amusement when she spoke of how Leon looked pretty in a dress, explaining how she had gotten him out of Camelot.
"I must say, you are becoming quite the expert in smuggling dresses," he said with a teasing tone. First, she had taken the two silk dresses when returning from the castle of Fyrien. And now, this: a dress large and long enough to fit Leon. "I can't imagine he looked good in it," Arthur said with the same teasing tone towards his brother of heart. "It was a clever plan," he praised. "And, I'm not sure if I wished I had seen the sight of him in a dress, or am relieved that I didn't," he added on with a continued smile of amusement at the thought of Sir Leon, knight of Camelot . . . in a dress.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 22, 2019 21:31:43 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Her words provided him with unimaginable relief. To hear her say that she would stay if he did; that she would leave if he did. He wasn't certain what he had ever done to deserve her loyalty, or the loyalty of anyone else. It had to be earned, surely. Yet her unwavering faith in him left the former blacksmith in awe. Somehow, it allowed him to believe in himself, when she believed in his so strongly.
He couldn't quite explain it, but it was felt none the less. He just, stood by what he had said before . . . in that he never wished to be a disappointment, to anyone. Her question of them being friends, brought him back to the moment as he gave a bit of a smile. "Well, I'm not in the habit of kissing my friends," he said teasingly, hoping that they were . . . more than friends. He couldn't quite define it, but he wished to explore it. That if he were to be king, nothing would change that desire. "Thank you, Guinevère. I would not have been able to do this, any of this without you." And he hoped she knew that, as well as just how much he appreciated her.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 22, 2019 21:24:55 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur softly smiled when she told him that she would have waited to him. "I know," he assured her in a quiet voice. "And I can't tell you what that means to me." That she would wait for him, despite the uncertainty of when they could actually be together. He understood what she meant of course. He never wanted to look forward to his father dying; he never wished for that. But, even he knew that right now . . . his father was dying. He could see it. The man was broken and his body would not be able to withstand much of this.
Still. Arthur liked to believe that the king was strong and that somehow, they could overcome this. But that did not lessen his confidence when it came to being with Guinevère, or keeping the men of non noble blood knighted. He felt his heart swell with so many different emotions when Guinevère spoke of how the people love him, and trust him . . . how they had believed he could come back. He had taken long, he knew that. A week of hiding out in that cave. But, he had lacked the strength to return. Not only because of his injured leg, but because of his wounded heart, upon discovering Morgana's betrayal. "I'm sorry that you had to endure that for so long," he told her, referring to Morgana's reign. He couldn't imagine what it would have been like after hearing all the stories.
"I just wish, I had come sooner." Perhaps more lives could have been saved. "And I hope . . . the people will continue to feel this way." Love and trust in their soverign. "They deserve a time o of peace, after all they went through." At the hands of his family. There was clear shame in that, and Arthur -- while grateful for Guinevère's words -- knew he had a lot to make up for. He had a feeling that he was not only going to continue to pay for his father's mistakes, but also, for his sister's. Breaking out of these thoughts, he smiled once more, looking at Guinevère. "Everyone did their part. Including you from what Sir Leon tells me," he said teasingly but with truth, for it had been Guinevère who broke Leon out of his cell.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 22, 2019 20:59:42 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT He knew that her words were true. His friends had followed him thus far, and the others . . . they just assumed he wasn't as bad as the queen. Or well, former queen. Arthur remained silent as he thought over her words, still trying to decide what to do. He had pulled a sword that deemed him king; was there truly any walking away from that now? He had a feeling that no matter where he went, or what he did . . . he would not be able to leave this behind him. What if all that talk of destiny and fate was true? What if this was the role he was meant to fulfil?
He turned to look at Guinevère, not failing to remember the plans they had to leave. He did not forget that he had kissed her, and that they had spoke of being together, away from all this. "Will you stay?" With me was the implied addition to his words, knowing they were evident in his gaze and hope she knew exactly what he was asking. That if he decided to assume the role of king, that she would still be here. With him. By his side. For surely, if a blacksmith could be king, then a former servant could ascend through the ranks.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 19, 2019 22:14:49 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur smiled with amusement at her claiming that she was not going to do either thing. "Defiance," he commented playfully. "Though I suppose that was one of the first qualities of yours that intrigued me," he said in same playful tone. Her words in Ealdor, and then her brutal honestly when he stayed with her. He had appreciated it, and her courage to speak up . . . he honesty from the heart was one of the many things he most loved about her. Though she was right; they had waited years for this and he was not going to end it a moment too soon. He wanted her to enjoy it. He wanted to enjoy it.
After so long of hiding, and fear of being caught, and the fear of not being together . . . this day was incredibly special. Where the whole kingdom would see and know, that the two of them were husband and wife. He chuckled with amusement when she 'ordered' him to keep dancing with her. Drawing his head back so he could properly look at his queen. "Far be it from me to disobey the Queen of Camelot." Saying the words . . . it was still all so surreal. He knew that first and foremost, she was his wife. But to be able to call her wife and queen, made his heart swell with emotion. "But, as any husband, I am yours to command," he said jokingly, this time using word that united them by heart, and not status.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 19, 2019 21:25:52 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! 69th!!!!!!!!! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur already hated the thought of leaving her, though he knew it would be inevitable. Still. Before he had fallen in love, it had been easier. He thought only of his duty to Camelot. He thought only of protecting the kingdom, and ensuring his father was safe . . . that he did not fail him. But since Guinevère, he found greater reason than ever to return. He hated leaving, knowing that he was not there to help protect her. Now, she would be queen, and while better protected, he also knew that she could be more targeted. Still. Such thoughts did not darken his mind. He hoped that this was indeed a new era for peace. Where together, they could build Camelot to be a strong kingdom, one that would no longer have such dark clouds looming over it. "I hope you will not need many," he told her, meaning, that he truly hoped he would not have to leave her side often.
All thoughts were set to rest however when she spoke of nights spent together. How it was the closest she had been to a man. It was indeed odd. That it should have been more awkward and perhaps on the first night of staying with her, it had been. But after that, it was . . . oddly comfortable. Arthur hadn't been able to understand or explain it. Until he realized what it would lead to. But the nights in which he held her, those had been ones more . . . difficult to maintain control. His body reacted in ways he could not help, and there had been times where he had struggle to sleep, need and desire threatening to take over. Somehow, it always passed. Whether it was him sneaking out of their embrace until he was in more control of him . . . or just, trying to force his body to settle.
Yes. It had been difficult, and not something he often spoke of for he had no desire to dishonour her. It only made him more excited for tonight, where he could truly show her how much he loved her. Where they could truly be together, in every sense of the word. Moving his lips forward a little, he kissed her cheek before placing them close to her ear, for his words were meant only for her and not to be overheard. "Some nights, more difficult than others," he told her, knowing -- hoping -- she understood what he meant. "Keep speaking of such things Guinevère, and we may have to cut our dance short," he said playfully.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 19, 2019 20:41:18 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT He gave a nod when she asked him with surprise that he actually still had it. He couldn't stop the smile when she continued to speak of how nervous she had been to give it to him. That he was a prince, and was used to fancier favours. It was true, that he had been given ones on the finest silk; expensive cloth, some even with jewels sewn in. However, none had meant as much as the one she had given him. And, he wanted her to know that. "I never kept any of the others," he told her truthfully. "Only yours." The rest held no sentimental value. Only Guinevère's. "And I wore it with pride." It didn't matter that it came from a servant, only that it came from her. From Guinevère. That was what mattered the most.
"I think it did bring me luck, considering how much worse the events could have gone," he told her. Since, well, he had been jousting against an assassin. That the lance had a blade at the end of it and . . . the injury had not been worse than what it was. It was good fortunate that the man lost his balance; that his stirrup had broken when it did. His smile softened when she spoke of how that had been the time she was falling in love with him; seeing him as a man, rather than a prince. "Ironic," he commented. "For that is how I wanted others to see me as." Not a prince, but a man. A competitor. "Yet in the time I spent with you, I longed for nothing more than for you to see me as such." Not as a prince; but a man, who's rank and status and title meant nothing.
He leaned forward, lips hovering close to hers but instead, just rested his forehead against Guinevère's. "I could not stop thinking about you after that," he admitted to her. Such conversations so much easier to have, now that they had solidified their union; solidified their future. "Perhaps I never will," he added on teasingly. Though when she spoke of William, a slight chuckle escaped him. "You never know. Perhaps he will be compelled to prove himself once more." Especially now that Arthur was king, for he had no intention of backing down from jousts and competitions.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 19, 2019 20:10:19 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT It seemed impossible to stop smiling, especially as Guinevère drew on their memory of the first kiss they shared. There were some memories of theirs that were painful, but not that one. That one, had been the moment Arthur had not been able to withhold how he felt. Everything had built to the point where his heart controlled him. More than his head. More than any rational thought. He had just . . . acted on his heart. And despite the conversation that came after, of how it could never be . . . well, that kiss was for the ages.
"I thought of nothing else in that moment, apart from the feelings I had for you." Feelings he had acted upon, on numerous occasions. Feelings that he -- they both -- fought for, which brought them to this moment, here and now. "And I'm glad I did," he added with a continued smile. For, who knows when they would have been granted another moment alone. He had been aware that his time with her was ending, and . . . he knew that he would forever regret it if he did not kiss her. "I still have it," he admitted. "The favour you gave me." He had worn kept it under his armour, close to his heart, and for all the years that followed, he had it safely tucked away.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 19, 2019 19:25:17 GMT -5
HEY EVERYONE!! SOO I thought I would start this game where basically someone says a word, and then you have to take the LAST LETTER of that word, and make it the FIRST LETTER of a new word to anything Merlin related!! SO, for example:
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READY?!?! I'll kick things off with an utterly predictable word . . .
ArthuR
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 22:14:43 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur felt like he was in some sort of daze. Where everything was happening around him and he was just . . . here. Somehow here, in the middle of all this chaos. Yet, perhaps it would not be chaos. Perhaps everything would be settled. Yet, that was not the issue at hand. This was not at all what Arthur thought would happen. He hadn't even considered it and thus, he had not prepared for it. He was quiet for most of the journey, but he did not miss the way the knights looked to him. The way they remained close to . . . protect him, he supposed. He appreciated it but at the same time, was not ready for the magnitude of what this all meant. He was supposed to only help the city settle and then leave with Guinevère. Yet it all seemed so . . . complicated now. Didn't it?
As he rode next to Guinevère he was glad for a quiet moment alone, and she spoke of a way to buy him some time. Though he feared he would need days rather than hours. "I have no idea what I'm going to do," he admitted to her in a low voice, only to be heard by her. "These men look to me and I . . . " He glanced around them for a moment, seeing the sea of red. He still refused to wear armour or the Pendragon cape. "Don't know what to tell them," he said, looking back at Guinevère. He was exposed now, and he had done something that granted him the kingship. "I thought only to free Camelot of tyranny. Not . . . to assume the throne." And yet, that seemed to be exactly what happened. For while Guinevère said he had a choice . . . did he truly?
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 21:54:59 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT A choice. Did he actually have one now? He did before. He had a choice and he had chose to challenge Morgana and now that choice had led him to grip a sword that made him king! So yes. A choice. A choice made. It was too late to turn back now. He felt his head spinning, everything happening so fast. He wanted only security for the kingdom, not to rule it! Yet, the people were already addressing him. Sire. Bowing. This was . . . too much. He was but a mere blacksmith! He looked at Leon as he spoke of needing to get back, then looked at Guinevère, then back at Leon.
"Alright," he decided, not even realizing he spoke for he was still trying to process what had just happened. "Let's . . . go back to the city then." The news was going to spread quickly and Arthur hoped it would for that could be in their favour. He had no desire to fight, or harm anyone. He wanted to end this peacefully . . . or well, as peacefully as could be expected.
He looked towards the druids with a nod, before stepping towards Guinevère, wanting to be alongside her. He saw his friends approach, and could practically predict Gwaine's words before he said them in that teasing way. "Your Majes--" "Don't," Arthur immediately interrupted. He was still Arthur. Just, Arthur. "Let's go," he urged, needing to get away from this crow, waiting for Guinevère more than the knights that seemed ready to follow.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 21:29:39 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT The more he heard the words, the more reality began to set in. The more the, meaning of them was clear. He looked at Guinevère who was also now kneeling, and seeing everyone in a bow . . . was highly unsettling. It made him want to tell everyone to stand up but he had no voice. He felt silenced in the moment, and all he was able to do was stare. Part of him wanted to just, turn and try to push the sword back in. But the other part of him -- the more dominant part -- suddenly felt like he could not be parted from it. Those of the enemy's army was also kneeling and the former blacksmith did not miss what this meant. It was only a disturbance that finally shifted the moment as he heard the muttering of ancient words. He turned to see a hand extended but before anything could be done, his attacker was sent flying back. She wasn't dead, but distanced.
Arthur turned towards the source. One of the druid elders. She had tried to use magic and they had stopped her. "You, Arthur Pendragon, are the one true heir." No he wasn't! He was a blacksmith! He spoke something of being pure of heart, of how the sword -- Excalibur -- was now entrusted to him and with it, he would unite the lands of Albion. No. No! This was . . . wrong! He couldn't possibly be this king they spoke of. When the druid elder stopped, and people began to rise to their feet, Arthur took the few steps towards Guinevère, and Leon who was still standing close to her. "What the hell just happened?" He asked, clearly worried, clearly . . . panicked. He was still holding the sword though. Maybe he should . . . what? Give it back? He couldn't exactly do that. "What . . . exactly happens now?" He asked, looking between Guinevère and the knight. His friends were approaching and he just . . . "I can't do this," he whispered to Guinevère, knowing that she -- more than anyone else -- would understand his feelings about this.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 21:20:22 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT All he could do was listen as Guinevère expressed her shock, the expected denial upon hearing this revelation. Truth was, Arthur wasn't entirely certain if he had fully accepted it himself. That one of his closest friends, had kept such a secret from him. One that had cost him the woman he loved -- or nearly cost him. Merlin had seen how, miserable Arthur had been after Guinevère was gone. How could he not had said anything? Just like Guinevère, Arthur didn't understand it. Nor did he try to search for justification as to why their friend would keep this from them. He would confront Merlin later about it. Right now, Arthur's priority was Guinevère. "I don't know," he admitted, knowing his voice also held the pain of the lie. Of withholding the truth.
Did he really have so little faith in Arthur that he kept it from him? It did indeed hurt, for it had been Merlin who had wanted them to be together. Merlin who advised him about Princess Elena, and Mithian. Yet it was also Merlin . . . who kept such a secret when it involved Guinevère and their dear friend Lancleot. But before he could voice his own thoughts, Arthur paused, belatedly realizing something that Guinevère had said when questioning Merlin's motivations of keeping this from them. "What do you mean, when he saw you in the woods?" When did he see him? Arthur could not help but think of the ring he had found when hunting with . . . Mithian. Had it been before or after? Had Merlin not noticed him gripping the ring?
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 21:02:37 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT It was strange. Each step towards the stone felt heavy, yet at the same time he felt . . . drawn to it. He could not explain it. Perhaps that was part of the sword's power. Drawing people towards it, only to fail. But at this point, Arthur didn't even care. What they had set out to do, was done. The tyranny had come to an end. All he need to now was fulfil his part of the challenge and then they go home. Or well, find a new home. Arthur paused at the stone, standing before it. He turned his head to look at the crowd. Silence. Everywhere. He could see his friends watching -- even Gwaine for once had no smirk on his face. He saw Guinevère, standing next to Sir Leon. And . . . he saw all the people. Two armies, watching. Waiting. Expecting this not to last long, Arthur meant what he said. Let's get it over with.
But then he turned to look at the sword. The hilt was incredible, the part of the blade that was not immersed in the stone was beautiful. A golden strip with inscriptions upon it. Yes. The sword was mesmerizing and Arthur found it impossible to look away. He just stared at it in wonder, in awe, before somehow snapping out of it. Or maybe he didn't at all, as he raised a hand towards it. Strange, that the sword seemed to have him in some sort of trance. But never the less, he did not question it.
His fingers curled around the hilt and something compelled him to close his eyes. He did not fail to recognize, just how perfectly the handle of it fit around his hand. The grooves and grip seeming to perfectly align with his fingers. His eyes were closed, and suddenly . . . he felt one with the blade. He didn't even try to explain it or understand. Not even when he heard it talking to him. He felt it, and when he broke out of this trance, perhaps he would ask anyone else if they heard it to. The sword, was telling him it's name.
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The name was unfamiliar for he had never heard it referred to as such. If the druids knew it, they had left that part out. If they didn't . . . then Arthur did not know what that meant. He only knew that he was embracing this moment. That all else seemed to disappear around him. That, as he previously acknowledged, he became one with the sword. And such oneness, such unity, had him take a slow breath -- as if the sword moved with his inhalation. In sync with his breathing for as he took that slow breath, he effortlessly pulled out the sword, feeling it shift. Feeling it loosen. Feeling it come out, as if it was lodged in butter and now solid stone.
When he let out the breath, the sword had come out and Arthur opened his eyes to see the gleam of gold. Holding it high up in the air he just stared at it in the same wonder. Unable to let it go, as if . . . it was made for him. Or he was made for it. The only thing that broke him from the trance was when he heard the words. "Long live the king!" That, was when he realized it. He realized what had happened. He turned around to look at the crowd who were all suddenly upon their knees before him. Arthur's eyes widened as he just stared, sword still gripped in his hand, held up for all to see. The chant erupted through the crowd and Arthur froze. This, had not gone according to plan.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 20:32:15 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur was not sure he had ever felt this nervous before . . . for the fate of a kingdom rested in this moment. It had been his idea after all, to challenge her. His instincts told him that she would not be able to do it, but that made it no less nerve wrecking to watch. What if he was wrong? What if she could pull it out somehow? If that was the case, it would only solidify her rule. It would only create a reign that would practically be impossible to break. What if somehow, she was pure of heart after all? Arthur tried to guard all his emotions, watching every single detail. Every step she took. Every extension of her hand. Not even realizing that he gave Guinevère's hand a gentle squeeze, trying to keep his nerves from exploding. His throat dried and he just watched, knowing full well that this decision, could condemn the kingdom.
But then, as he watched . . . he saw. She could not pull it out. She was struggling. The sword was not budging. Arthur's eyes slightly widened, as the nerves were soon replaced with relief. To say the least, for perhaps relief didn't even begin to cover how he felt. The look of defeat just added to the moment as she was forced to step away from the stone. Yes. YES! Camelot would be saved! All would be well! He looked at Guinevère, a smile upon his face. It had worked! Challenging her, had worked! Arthur could not be happier for where he had failed in assuming the role of king, he had found yet another way to help them. He could practically feel the air fill with rejoice, murmurs erupting within the crowd. This planted that seed of doubt and within no time, it would grow and Morgana's reign would not longer be legitimate. Arthur was so relieved . . . that he nearly forgot the second part, until the voice spoke it.
"As per part of the conditions, the challenger must now make attempt to draw the sword from the stone. Arthur Pendragon."
Arthur's head spun to where the druid elder spoke. Ah yes. He had forgotten this part. Well, he would surely look foolsih but not as much as the queen for he would not reign. He didn't want to drag this out either. He looked at Guinevère with a small smile. "Let's get this over with," he whispered almost jokingly, only so that it was Guinevère who could hear. He already hated being the center of attention and now, he could feel all eyes on him. Reluctantly letting go of her hand, he turned towards the stone, straightened himself up and walked towards it. Yes, all eyes were on him and he had to force a confident stride . . . as he felt one pair in particular practically burning through his core.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 20:21:27 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur knew that this was the risk of loving someone. Especially, as a king. For your enemies knew where to strike that would cause the most damage. Guinevère, constantly became their target and he wondered when it would stop. If it would stop. He couldn't bare the thought of losing her. "She knew where to strike that would cause the most damage." Regret heavy in Arthur's voice, wishing she never would have found out but also knew, it was inevitable that she would. How could she do this?
He still didn't understand how someone he had grown up with, someone who he considered his dear friend -- and someone that had also been close to Guinevère -- could be filled with such hatred for them both now. She spoke of Lady Vivian and Arthur knew it was different. This hurt more, knowing it came from Morgana. Knowing it happened, because of him. But he also knew that denying it, would not help in this moment. He should be comforting her. She spoke of how everyone believed he was a traitor, and the thought made his heart ache even more. How did he clear his name after so many years? He felt the need to but how? What happened was something he wanted forgotten, for he did not wish to give Guinevère a bad name.
He did not want to fuel any gossip among the people of Camelot. Closing his eyes he kissed her back, bringing a hand to her cheek, needing her touch in this moment. He eased out of it, knowing there was more he had to say. And, it would not be easy to hear. It had after all, been part of what upset Arthur. "Merlin knew it was not truly Lancelot," he revealed. The withholding of such a thing, further paining Arthur. Had he been told, he could have investigated. He could have given them the benefit of the doubt, knowing magic had been involved.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 20:06:40 GMT -5
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 20:05:27 GMT -5
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 20:03:24 GMT -5
Tag: e & Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Relief was the most dominant emotion that Arthur was feeling. He knew that Elyan and Guinevère were put in this position because of him. That Cenred had used them, to get to Arthur. So, he was only too relieved when no one had gotten seriously hurt -- apart from Morgana's wounded leg, but it would heal quick enough. It also revealed, that others knew. How, he didn't know. But others had discovered his feelings for Guinevère. Either that, or they knew her closeness to Morgana and used that against him as well. He supposed he couldn't be certain. What he did know, was that he could not protect her the way that he wished.
Which, provided him with further relief that her brother was among them. That she would not be alone. Elyan seemed like a good man, and Arthur admired him for following his heart. Furthermore, he was a damn good swordsman and it only made him more confident that they would make the journey back to Camelot, without any more injuries. Speaking of the man, they had both gone to quickly collect firewood, not wishing to make it a long process for he did not like the thought of leaving Guinevère, Merlin and Morgana alone when Cenred's men could still be lurking. Much to his relief though, they returned and the others were resting, while Guinevère was preparing food. Arthur set the firewood by the fire, hoping with what he and Elyan collected, it would get them through the night. "Thank you, Guinevère," he said as he made his way around to sit on the other side. "Smells better than what Merlin makes," he said teasingly.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 19:56:44 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT He closed his eyes, basking in the sensation of her touch. The softness of her lips. As if she was breathing strength into him, and giving him the needed courage to face the tyrant queen. To face what today would bring. After all, he would need it when he was called upon to meet the condition of Morgana pulling the sword -- which was that he too had to make attempt. He was going to look so foolish and well, he would most certainly need all the courage he could to endure it. But, it was worth any humiliation and eyes upon him . . . if it meant that Camelot would be safe once more. When she pulled back he belatedly opened his eyes, lips immediately returning to the curve of a soft smile. "Together," he said, taking her hand in his own.
"Whatever the coming days bring, we will face it, together." And with their joined hands, he rose and helped her to a stand. He still refused to wear any armour. Any cape. Nothing that wold indicate he held the rank of any apart from who he was. As they made their way, the crowd had already formed. The druid elders stood by the stone and then, he saw her. Arthur locked eyes with the woman before his attentions went to the elders, announcing what was happening. That it was a sacred space, where no magic, no violence was to be used. That she had been challenged to pull the stone. That in the days of past, the sword was placed so that the rightful heir, and pure of heart would pull it. So it has been foretold. So it would be shown. Arthur couldn't help but be nervous, hoping this would save the kingdom, and not condemn it.
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