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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 19:49:19 GMT -5
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Arthur closed his eyes, a tear falling down his cheeks though he knew he had to stay strong for Guinevère. Yet, hearing her say the words that she did not betray him, caused his heart to ache, for he had believed that she did. He believed both her and Lancelot had and . . . he nearly killed Lancelot for it. "I'm so sorry," he said, his voice practically begging for her forgiveness. "I should have . . . " Investigated further. Not doubted her. Done more. And now it made even more sense . . . why Agravaine pushed for the execution. For both Guinevère and Lancelot.
"Done more." To understand why it was happening. That was all he could say, regret weighing his heart. But more than anything, disgust and loathing to a family that would do this. His family, that would do this. Would it never end? "She's hurt you so much," Arthur said thinking out loud, thinking of all the times Morgana had struck at them -- and Guinevère. Because of him. "And I should not have let her." He should have known. "I should never have doubted you." And the sincerity of her feelings. Yet, Morgana knew all their weaknesses . . . and she had used it against them. Manipulated them. Nearly, destroyed them.
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Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Something wasn't right. He'd said far more flirtatious things to her in the course of their marriage -- and even before -- and never had she become so flustered. That, in addition to what she was wearing and then . . . the titles. That caused him to pause for a moment. My lord. They were far past that now, for there was not tease in how she said it. It sounded more . . . formal. And Arthur found it to be quite unsettling.
When she bent to clean up the now broken vase, Arthur did the same, bending down in front of her so that he could look at her face as he too started to pick up the pieces. "Guinevère," he said, looking directly into her eyes, trying to understand what was going on. "What's wrong?" He reached out to put a hand on her cheek. In part for comfort, and the other part to see if she was warm from some illness. "Please, talk to me." For whatever was causing her to act this way, surely they could figure it out together. They were always stronger when they were together.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 18, 2019 19:32:33 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT He smiled at her response. "I'd like that," he told her, finding that he too, wanted nothing more than to just rest with her. "I'd like that a lot." And look towards the future. A future that seemed more certain now than it had in the past several days. He supposed, ever since she came to him to warn him of a queen's wrath. But tonight, they had a new found hope. For tomorrow, they would -- hopefully -- rid Camelot of the darkness that clouded it. They would put things in place and then . . . be able to start a life together. Somewhere. He made his way to where she motioned, opening one blanket to lay out and the other in preparation for her to join him. Arthur couldn't remember the last time he had such a good sleep, holding the woman that . . . he was falling for. Deeply.
In ways he could not even comprehend, for he had not felt this way about anyone. She gave him an instant peace, a solace whenever she was with him. And tonight, was no exception. For he slept soundly. Arthur only stirred when he felt the touch of first light, somewhere in his subconscious knowing that he had to awake for . . . the time was upon them. Yet, he did not want to move. He just watched Guinevère sleep, a soft smile spreading across his lips. He reached out to tuck a loose strand of her hair, brushing it from her face. The action had caused her to stir and Arthur just continued to watch her as her eyes fluttered open. "Good morning," he greeted. The words so casual, as if this was how they woke up every morning. The rustling around them, footsteps, faint voices disturbed the moment as he sat up. Taking a slow breath before looking back at her. "It's time."
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Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur wasn't sure how she was going to react. He himself didn't even know how to react. The fact that someone he once loved could do this to them . . . to Guinevère, to Lancelot . . . it sickened Arthur beyond belief. To be hated to the extent that someone would commit such cruel acts against another. Arthur didn't look at her until she adjusted her position, moving to the ground and Arthue adjust his own, so that when Guinevère leaned towards him to put her head in his lap, he accommodated it. Seating himself on the group, his arms wrapped around her from how he could at this angle. One hand stroked the side of her head in attempt to comfort her, feeling the tremble of her sobs.
He lowered his head, kissing her cheek in a lingering embrace. He didn't know what to say. For he knew there was nothing he could say to soften the blow of this news. For while it should be a relief to finally understand what had caused this to happen . . . the deeper implications of it was enough to send a shiver down his spine. Guinevère and Lancelot had been used, stripped of free choice . . . violated. Arthur knew the feeling for he had been as such with Vivian, but this worse. Much, much worse. So all he could do was hold his wife, and offer whatever physical comfort he could under these circumstances,
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Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT He was at the what? Confusion consumed him as he tried to process what she was saying. She was telling him to lie back, yet he felt restless . . . and weak at the same time. He needed to get up. Why was he here? Who were these people she was talking to? Her question of water and then . . . she asked him his name. He paused for a moment to answer, before he realized . . . he didn't know the answer. How was that possible? How did he not know his own name?!
"I don't . . . " He breathed out, eyes widening in panic. "I don't know," he admitted, confusion evident on his face. "I don't know my name. How is it possible not to know my name?" Why couldn't he remember? Why couldn't he remember anything?! "I need to leave," he said, struggling against where he was, and these things poked into his arm as he attempted to pull them out. "I need to go." He couldn't stay here. He needed to find out who he was! Surely, there must be someone who knew him? But the panic, the disorientation was making him irrational for deep down, he knew that he had no where to go. No memory, of where to go.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 23:29:24 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Was he alright with this. Her question of concern, asking him how he felt made him softly smile. As well as made his heart swell with emotion; of the love he felt for her. "I don't know if I'm alright with anything that's happened," he said almost as a joke, but it held the weight of truth. "But I know . . . that this is what has to be done." That it was time. That he could not reject the position like he had last time. He had to embrace it. He looked at her, gaze filled with affection as she spoke of the hope that he would bring to the people; that they would now see him rule and . . . that she was glad his father was not dead. He knew that could not be an easy thing to say. And he also knew, that no one had a greater heart than Guinevère, for saying it.
He was well aware of his father's actions, and what they had cost her . . . yet, she spoke of gladness that his father was not dead. It left him staring at her, soft longing in his gaze, adoration and love in his eyes. How, could one be so incredible? How, had he deserved the love of such a woman? He gave her hand a gentle squeeze, her light kiss leaving a warm sensation upon his skin. "I hope to restore the people's faith in the Pendragon name," he began to explain to her. "And to make them feel safe once more." Unlike they had under Morgana's rule. All the damage she had done . . .
"Thank you, Guinevère," he told her sincerely. "I do not know what the future will hold." How long he would remain acting king. How long his father would live. How long until Morgana returned. "But I do know, that this may mark a new era for Camelot." He paused for a moment. "And for us." A smile on his lips, for he knew that in the time to come . . . he would draw strength from her. He would seek her counsel. He would, need her, in ways that he had never thought he'd need anyone. That the day they had long spoken of, and all that time he had made her wait . . . would not be in vain.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 23:19:30 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT No. He wouldn't. He wouldn't side with her. Now out of his own will. Just like Guinevère wouldn't betray him out of her own will. He noticed the way she averted his gaze, her body language. He longed for nothing more than to move towards her, to hold her yet . . . something felt like she wasn't ready for that. He didn't know if it would make things better or worsen them. "She brought him back to . . . " Arthur paused, trying to keep his voice steady. Two people that he cared for, one a brother the other his love . . . and his sister of blood, had tainted them. Darkened them to do something that they never would have of their own volition.
"She sought to destroy us." Them. Their relationship. But then, he had a feeling Guinevère knew that already by now. Still. Saying the words out loud . . . he didn't know what to do. What to say. He felt utterly ashamed. Guilt ridden. He had not even noticed that he had taken a few steps towards her, that he had paused when there was still space. That he fell to his knees in defeat, and in shame -- his head lowered due to the same two feelings. On his knees, in front of his wife, practically begging for her forgiveness. For believing the worst. But, for also being the reason this had happened to them. To her. "I'm sorry," he breathed, his voice catching from the overwhelming emotion in them. "I'm . . . so sorry." And yet, he knew that wasn't enough. No words, no actions, would ever be enough.
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Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT She didn't understand, and yet . . . he knew that she did. She spoke of someone having enchanted it after it was found, yet that was not what they knew happened. Still. He had to give the full explanation. What he could of it anyway. Yes. He wanted to be rid of it, yet it had returned. In a way that he couldn't possibly imagine. They would never be rid of it perhaps. Yet, that was all he wanted, more than anything. He remained silent, still processing the information. And still, trying to find a good way to say it to Guinevère. Though, perhaps there was no good way.
"Morgana, enchanted it." Saying her name sent a chill down his spine. A coldness to run through him. An . . . anger unlike any other. She sought to destroy him. She sought to destroy them. And for what? For power? For the throne? Yet, Guinevère was the one paying the price. Over and over again. And, he had let it happen. He had not protected her. He had not ensured her safety. It was his family that targeted her time and time again. How did she endure it? How would she endure this? There were no words that could truly make up for this, no apology that was good enough. Nothing he could do to change the events of what had caused her banishment. Actions, that were not her own. Actions, that had cost her so much.
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Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur heard her voice and closed his eyes for a brief moment. He was standing by the window, a place he often stood when reflected. Troubled. Pensive. She moved towards him and brushed some of the dust out of his hair. No. He didn't deserve her kindness. Not after what he had discovered today. He hand reached up, gently holding her wrist to stop her, slowly lowering her hand as he looked down. She had been worried about him and the thought made him feel that . . . undeserved appreciation for her concern. He had to tell her. He could not keep this from her. Not the same way others had.
"Sit down," he told her in a low tone. There was no demand in his voice but rather, an urge. A plea. Asking her to sit, and he stepped away from her, placing a bit of distance between them. Keeping his back to her as he tried to collect his thoughts. As he tried to figure out how to tell her. What to tell her. How to broach this subject. In what way to reveal the truth. He could not be a coward. He had to look into her eyes. Taking a deep breath, he turned around looking at her, keeping that distance between them though he wanted nothing more than to be close to her. He waited for her to sit, needed her to sit. This news was . . . well, he wasn't even certain how to describe it. He needed to just say it. The more he stalled, the more he would lose the courage. He just, had to say it. He slowly brought his gaze to meet her eyes, emotion behind them, though undefined. He just . . . had to say it. "The bracelet was enchanted."
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 21:26:02 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT How Guinevère always managed to know exactly what to do to comfort him, he didn't know. But he basked in it, enjoying the sensation of her touch, of the way her arms felt around him. Her question was indeed one had he had considered. He liked to think . . . his mother would not speak so ill of his father. But then, look at how Morgana had turned out. "I don't know," he practically breathed. Morgause clearly had ulterior motives but . . . what was true? What was not?
"I feel I don't know anything anymore." His family were but strangers to him. Looking at them now, how they turned out, a lifetime spent with them yet they were complete strangers. "Only that the Pendragon name is stained with lies and deceit." That what he thought to be a family, was not a family. That they were raised on deception and falsities. Morgana was his true sister. He was born of magic. Uther was . . . Arthur closed his eyes again, realizing he was leaning more and more into Guinevère's touch. "So many lies." Repeating the words of earlier today. Perhaps, he was finally processing everything that had happened. Yet, it still didn't answer the question of how they could have kept this from him.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 21:25:51 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur couldn't help but smile at her saying how it was tempting. Ah yes. Temptation. He knew that well. It was the very thing he had experienced when knowing she was bathing in his room. So he felt now, was a fitting time to voice the words that had entered his head. "One day," he said with a smile. A reminder of a promise. That when he was king, things would be different. He hoped that his actions upon her return, showed that the day was approaching. For even with his father alive, he was unfit to rule. His presence, no longer an obstacle that he and Guinevère need face. Though even with that in mind, he wished his father was not in such a way. He would not exchange one for the other, yet knew . . . that nothing could be perfect.
His father lived and Arthur had to believe that in time, he would recover. "As do I," he said almost teasingly, though he meant it, as she told him of fond memories. "It would be disappointing if I could not visit anymore," he added on in the same teasing voice. He handed her the plate before making his own. "It still stands," he assured her. "But I did not think you wished to return to the mess after such a long journey away." Not necessarily distance, but the reasons for it. "Nothing that can't be repaired," he told her, taking a seat in his chair, knowing he had to tell her what would happen in the coming days. Or well, he supposed technically starting today. "My father is . . . unwell," he said, his jaw clenching at the reminder of his state. And what had caused it. "I will have to step in, as acting king." And Arthur couldn't even say for certain that it would be until his father recovered for he knew . . . that Uther may never recover.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 19:53:10 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur couldn't understand it. He knew what was being said to him, but . . . he didn't understand at the same time. Anger. Hurt. Pain. He had thought they had set this to rest, but it got worse. So much worse. What happened between Guinevère and Lancelot had been the result of an enchantment. Yet, that was not the worst part even. What made it even worse . . . was that Gaius and Merlin had known that Lancelot was not really Lancelot. They had kept it from him. And it had resulted in Guinevère's banishment. It had resulted in more heartache, more heartbreak than he could possibly describe. He had nearly married another.
He had doubted the woman he loved. When in actuality . . . she was the only one who had never lied to him. Arthur didn't know how to handle this knowledge. He couldn't look at the two people that he cared for so deeply. Hell, he couldn't look at anyone right now. He cancelled his meetings for the rest of the day, and disappeared in the depths of the castle, stating, he was not to be disturbed. He went to the one place where he knew no one would find him. A storage area, where old belongings were kept. It was dusty, untouched, unvisited. But it was exactly where he needed to be right now. Locking the door, he leaned against the wall, sliding down to the ground, hugging his knees in front of him. How did he have a family so cruel? How did others so easily lie and keep truths from him? How was it that so many betrayed them?
He wanted to cry. He wanted to scream. He wanted to hit something. But . . . all he could do was sit in solitude. What damage his family had done. And what was worse, is that people he trusted had lied to him. And people he had thought lied, he could trust. He felt sick to his stomach, and suddenly hated everything about being a Pendragon. He hated everything about being a king. All it resulted in, was lies. Not knowing who to trust. Not knowing where to turn. And, it was sickening. Arthur was unsure how much time had passed. Hours went by and he was well aware that though there was this new found loathing . . . he knew he had to be king.
But no. He first, needed to be a husband. For there was one victim in all of this and that was Guinevère. He felt utterly ashamed, and knew that he would have to beg for her forgiveness. For everything that had happened to her, was because of him. Because of his family. He eventually departed the room, slowly walking back up the stairs but with no intention of going to the council chamber, or throne room. Just as he ignored everyone who spoke to him when going downstairs, he ignored them on the way up. He told them, he was not to be disturbed, and just wound up going to their chambers. He had to tell Guinevère, and he had no idea how.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 19:39:24 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur smiled as he watched her spin around so that he could get the full view. "I"m glad you like it," he told her honestly. It wasn't often he was out shopping for women's clothing. But getting this made for her, specially for her, was . . . well, just the start. Now that they could be together, now that they no longer had to hide, he wanted to treat her, spoil her where he could. He felt a sense of honour and pride when she spoke of how it was her favorite, remaining still when she stepped closer and pointed out that he was not wearing chainmail.
"Not today," he told her. Because, he wanted to be casually dressed with her. Comfortable. "Besides, I've been in it for far too long." For the several days they were forced to flee Camelot. Tomorrow, he would have to be acting king. Today, he wished to just be with the people he cared about. To enjoy their company. To rest assured that they were safe and sound. He closed his eyes, breathing into the kiss as he arms wrapped around her, enjoying the lingering touch, the emotion in it, the passionate extent now that they were alone. When she pulled back and spoke of eating, Arthur gave a small nod, motioning to the table as he took the steps towards it, pulling out a chair for her.
"Several of the houses in the city were damaged," Arthur began to explain, wanting her to know part of the reason they were here -- though the main reason was the more, emotional one. "Until they are repaired, you're welcome to remain here." He paused for a moment, realizing his words. "I mean, in the castle. In the guest quarters. You can remain there . . . if you want." Pausing again he made his way to the of the table to make a plate for her.
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Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT He had indeed lied. Arthur had asked his father to swear to him, and Uther had. And . . . it was untrue. He swore to him, and lied directly to him and the knowledge of that, hurt more than Arthur could say. "Agravaine told me," Arthur managed to get out. His uncle. "I did not want it to be true," Arthur added, shaking his head a little, still trying to come to terms with this revelation. "But I . . . asked Gaius." Because Gaius knew of Camelot's past. Of it's history. And he knew the king best.
"He knew." Arthur paused, another tear escaping him at the pain of the next reveal. "Merlin knew." And it had been Merlin who had talked him down. Told him it was a lie. But all this time . . . he had known. Was there anyone who had not lied to him? How could others keep such things from him? "She was telling me the truth." Arthur never thought that the only one who told him the truth . . . would have been Morgause. Whether it was really his mother or not, he didn't know. What he did know, was that he had been manipulated, by the people he cared most about.
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Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur still felt as if he was in some sort of trance. The family that he had known for his entire life . . . were ones that held such secrets and betrayal. How was this possible? How could he share the blood of such . . . cruelty? The man he called father. The woman he called sister. And yet, the ones that other called tyrants. There was a strong sense of loathing that he felt for them right now, and he hated that he did. How could he be so angry with his father when he was already a broken man? Arthur did not look at Guinevère . . . he was even only half aware that she was speaking, taking his hand, asking him.
Though her touch slowly brought him back to the reality of this moment. The gentle squeeze always a comfort. Yet it made it no easier to speak the words. Still. He wished to be honest with her. It seemed, she was the only one he could be honest with for all others . . . held their own web of lies. "I was . . . " He paused for a moment, closing his eyes, the magnitude of his words still not fully processed. But there was no denying it. No avoiding it. He just had to come out and say it. "Born of magic," he finally stated, the weight of them as an anchor. Holding him down. Trapping him. Drowning him.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 18:05:08 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Did he want to join her? He parted his lips in preparation of a reply when she quickly clarified. He knew what she meant, yet the opportunity to say something had been too tempting. He instead, told her that he would return in a little bit so that they could eat together. With that, he made his leave, closing the door behind him. But, he did not go far. He took a couple steps to the side, resting his back against the stone call as he closed his eyes for a moment. Would he be joining her?
One day was the silent, unspoken answer that entered his mind. One day, they could be together in every sense of the word. And with his father's state, he knew that day was coming closer. He did not wish his father dead, but he also knew what he would have to do to restore Camelot. However, in this moment, he was not thinking of his father. He was thinking of . . . Guinevère. And the fact that he was currently bathing in his room. He was after all, a young man with needs . . . with urges. There was a beautiful woman that he loved currently unclad in his chambers and . . . the temptation was there. Was it so improper to have such thoughts? No. He supposed it was natural. Even if he could not act on them. And so, he would have to part himself from such temptations.
One day, indeed.
In the meanwhile, he went to check on his father, to see what Gaius said about him. It was not a long visit for the king was resting. Arthur spoke briefly to the councilmen, knowing they were awaiting his addressing of the situation. He confirmed it. That he would take the role of acting king. Where he once fought the very idea, considering it treason, he now knew he had to. Perhaps he would never be ready but there was no other choice. He then went to ensure the knights were settled in, that his brothers of heart were all unharmed. He had given them chambers in the castle, and had already explained his decision to the council. He stood by it. They would remain knights.
Deciding enough time had passed, he made his way back to his chambers, eager to spend time with Guinevère. Though the door was opening, he still gave it a light knock -- this being the first time he had ever knocked to the door of his own bedroom. When he stepped inside, he closed it behind him, and a smile spread on his lips when he took in the sight of her in the dress. She looked beautiful, as she always did. But he knew what the dress symbolized. He also knew that her position here was . . . undefined. With Morgana no longer here, and unable to ever reduce her to a mere castle servant, Arthur was well aware that her role was no clear.
But that could be something discussed later. Right now, he just enjoyed the sight of her, seeing the dress and the implied elevated status it granted her. "It fits," he said, unable to help his gaze from lingering over her as he took a few steps towards the woman he loved. He never was good at vocalizing just how beautiful she was, yet nor did he tried to hide or guard his gaze when he felt it. So he hoped what he lacked in words, he made up for in the way he could not pull his gaze from her.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 17:52:33 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT What was his. Just as he was hers. They belonged to each other and he knew it was something felt long before they solidified it with marriage. Events had certainly made him question it, but not enough to doubt the love they shared. "And I am yours," he said in a low voice, wanting her to know that it was mutual. That any princesses in the past, any close marriages he'd had . . . none of them meant anything. The only one that mattered, was theirs. He kissed her again, unable to do so enough, especially in wake of all that had come to light.
But, he knew that this was a conversation that needed to be had. That as they now spoke of it, they could put it behind them. Truly, put it behind them. Easing out of the kiss, a small smile formed on his lips. "Speaking of promises," he said, consistent with all the vows and promises they made to each other tonight. "I seem to remember you made one to me this morning." Of spending the night together and, Arthur was ready to move on from the topic of her and Lancelot. As if to add to his words, he slid an arm under Guinevère, and scooped her up in his arms, carrying her over to their bed so that she could make good on the promise that had gotten him out of it this morning.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 16:14:40 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur wasn't even certain he had heard Guinevère's words. He just numbly followed, void of any thought of where they were going. The need to confront his father slowly disappearing in the wake of seeing his state. It was unfair, surely. That after everything, Arthur's deserved answer may never happen. That any explanation he was owed, he was robbed of. Surely . . . he deserved that. But as was the case with Morgana, he was not given one. Circumstance taking the place of it all and he had to act as if it was alright. Because Camelot, needed a king.
But now more than ever, he felt the furthest thing from being content. This, was not something he wished to remain unspoken. Yet, what choice was there? He hadn't even quite realized that they had entered his room though something, snapped him out of whatever mental trance he was in, plagued by his own thoughts and emotions. Morgana's lies. Uther's lies. Gaius' lies. Merlin's lies. "His lies have destroyed so much," Arthur said, clearly deep in thought. The lies started with his father, and in the process, unravelled to everyone else's containment of the truth.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 16:08:21 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT His arms welcomed her as she slid onto her lap, kissing her back as his arms held her against him. "And I love you," he told her. And their love, had always been enough to save them -- even if it had take extra time to recognize them in certain situations. He softly smiled at her, as she thanked him in return. For loving her. "I meant what I said in the throne room all those years ago." In front of his father and all others. "I will always love you. That'll never change." No matter what happened. His love for her would never diminish. Even when he banished her, he still loved her.
She spoke of trust as well, and he recalled the words he said to Merlin: that he would never trust her. How wrong he had been. "I do," he assured her. "Never doubt that." That he trusted and loved her. "I never would have asked you to marry me, again, if I did not." That his second proposal, was also a declaration of forgiveness, even if he hadn't said the exact words that he forgave her, until tonight. "I would fight for us Guinevère, until the end of time." For her. He would forever fight for her and in these two years, they were finally able to enjoy the result of all the efforts they made to be together.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 16:01:41 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Once she was ready, Arthur walked alongside her up the stairs to the castle, entering through the doors as she told him she was not tired, wishing to hear all that happened and then . . . asked about his father. Arthur knew he had to remain strong. Camelot could not afford the downfall of three Pendragons. Two was bad enough. "He's, alive." Barley. Truth was, Arthur didn't know how long he would live in the state he'd already seen him in. "And safe." He hated seeing his father like this. And he hated what Morgana had done to him.
It was all so . . . complicated, and Arthur couldn't even get answers from his father when he was like this. "Camelot is safe once more," he added on, wanting her to know that the city and castle was restored. As they made their way towards his cambers, Arthur pushed open the door so that she could enter first. Inside, was a change of clothes for her, a bowl and some water for her hands and if she so wished, her face, and a meal laid out on the table. "I figured you may want to freshen up," he told her with a smile, knowing the discomfort of being in the same clothes for days. "And have something to eat," he added on.
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