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Challenges of the Heart	By : CrazyEyesChick Category: M through R > Merlin (BBC) > Merlin (BBC) Views: 8727 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 3: A king's Mistake
The window reflected the beautiful weather that glazed the streets of the yard. Merchants kept coming in and out with foreign goods, villagers were roaming the market areas for the newest silk and fresh fruits from this year’s good harvest. Everyone seemed to bloom in this time of prosperity in Camelot. The kingdom hasn't been this safe since Morgana's last attack. There were no new magical threats, therefore the kingdom and its people seemed content to prosper in this time of peace. Although the sun was shining, the law was held and the people of Camelot were happy. Althouth, it looked as if someone didn't agree about that moment.
From the highest window at the top tower of the castle, a lonely, frustrated king looked as if this peace was not for him. Instead, he looked at the street were currently 2 people were walking side by side towards the exit of the kingdom. The king clenched his fists beside himself as well as grinded his teeth in frustration. His stare was hard and if looks could kill, Gwaine would have been dead right now by the looks Arthur was giving him from above, unaware.
'I don't even know why this affects me this much, he is just a servant' Arthur thought following Merlin' s frail body from above. He reflected on his words from this morning, he didn't mean to say this to Merlin! In fact, what he thought about the young man was actually the opposite.
Arthur turned away from the window to sit at his desk where he was supposed to finish his duties before the meeting. He pondered about what happened.
Merlin was like a brother to him and he knew he was hard on Merlin sometimes, but he didn't mean to slap him across the face. The look on merlin's face was horrifying. Arthur was dumbstruck, it was like he was not himself. He felt so hurt by what he did, that he was afraid that he would lose Merlin's friendship and loyalty. 'I should apologize when he comes back' he said to himself. 'That is, if he comes back' his subconscious told him.
He felt sick and exhausted. He has to admit that perhaps there was some hidden jealousy in him. Not of Merlin, but of Gwaine. He envied the relationship between his servant and his knight. It was no secret that Gwaine and Merlin were close, but he felt like Merlin belonged to him only. Call him selfish, but he didn't care, Merlin and himself had a stronger bond, he felt it at his very core; it's a feeling he never had before for anyone. Perhaps, it had to do with Merlin being the only one who treated him normally despite his status. He was so confused right now.
'What have I done?' he said out loud in his room, slouching his chair, hands covering his sadden face. He stayed like that for a while, forgetting the time.
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Few hours later, his eyes opened suddenly at the heavy constant knock on his door. 'Can't I just get a break?!' he thought in his head, staring annoyingly at the big dark brown wooden door. "Not when you’re king it seems" replying to himself.
'WHAT? WHO DARES TO INTERRUPT ME? He screamed from his chair, still half awake.
'It is me my lord' came a soft feminine voice from the other side of the door. Straight away, he regretted his word and answered in a more delicate voice.
' You don't need to knock Guinevere, this is a place where you should always feel welcome.' Looking at her softly. The future queen of Camelot nodded her understanding. She looked radiant as always. Her dress was a purple that brought out her eyes and her beautiful curves. Yet, there was something that made him felt like this was wrong to experience that. He smiled back at her as she approached his table, worryingly.
' Are you ok Arthur?' she asked wrapping her small hands around his broad shoulders. She looked sad for some reason.
'Maybe.. I don't know.. why do you ask?' he said
' Well, the members of the council and I started to get worried when you were not showing up at the meeting. They grew impatient and I told them to quiet down and that I would come and get you. So, here I am!' such a blessed soul she was. Arthur could not have been happier to have such a great wife, but that meant he had missed the meeting. Crap!
' It's true...the meeting! I must go and..' he tried to get up, but Gwen pushed him down on his seat slowly. She cut him off by saying:
' You are not going anywhere mister! The meeting has been reported, Geoffrey took care of it.' he sighed at this, once again he would disappoint the council. There was no pleasing them, he swears.
'Ah! Well, you have my gratitude my lady' he looked up in front of him, staring at nothing, still thinking about today. Gwen turned, kneeled in front of him and held his hands in hers, all comforting.
'Look Arthur, I don't know what happened between you and Merlin, but you have to snap out of it! You guys get into arguments all the time, I am sure everything will be back to normal soon.' She knew of the complicated relationship that was between Arthur and Merlin. Sometimes she thought that Merlin occupied more of her future husband's mind than her. She loves them both, but they should stop acting like children and deal with whatever feelings they had. She still hoped to be with Arthur, but it does not mean she will give up because of Merlin.
Silence occupied the room, until Arthur broke it.
' I won't ask how you know of our fight, but I can guess' he paused, gathering his thoughts. 'News went fast in Camelot' he thought and went on. He felt more relaxed now that Gwen was here. She always seems to have that calming effect on him.
' You don't understand Guinevere, I have said and done things that I regret like nothing I have ever done before'
Gwen looked surprised and replied:' you always treat Merlin like that, what makes today different. Merlin is stronger than he looks, I am sure he will be fine, just give him time'
'YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND! I...' said Arthur raising his voice. As soon as he realized the scared look of his future wife, he calmed down exhausted still.
' I am sorry.'
She acknowledged his apology and let him go on. She realized that this had been difficult for him. Whatever he did to Merlin, it had affected him badly.
'I hit him Guinevere, right across the face, not holding back' he paused ashamed ' the look on his face was just horrible, it felt as if I was the worst person in the world....He was so hurt...God!' he felt so bad that his heart was clenching.
He would not cry, his father told him no one was worth his tears, he shall hold true to that even now. Gwen looked shocked. How could he hit Merlin, his best friend (even though he never would admit it). Gwen got up and could not contain her anger towards her king anymore.
'Arthur Pendragon! How dare you! Merlin has done things for you even before you were king. He has nothing, but admiration and love for you and then you slap him in the face! No wonder he is a mess!' she let go of him abruptly of his hands and looked at him straight in the eyes. He sulked even more now, seeing Gwen angry was never a sight he wanted to see and she scared him! Women were formidable adversaries and scary too! He backed against his chair looking down while she scolded him.
' Gwen..I know.. I' he tried to say in vain
' No, you shall go apologize to him immediately or else! Merlin deserves better than a prat of a king! I thought you were better than that.'
'I want to do that, but he is gone now. He went with Gwaine, quite happily I might add, in the forest to do god knows what! He huffed like a spoiled child who lost his favorite toy. He looked away from Gwen is embarrassment. He should keep his emotions in check. He missed Merlin, but it seems like Merlin moved on quite fast. Gwen took a breath in and relaxed. She grabbed his soft face into her soft hands and kissed him lightly. Arthur surprised, looked at her puzzled by her action. The kiss had felt...different somehow.
' Alright then! Whatever happened between you two, just give yourselves time to deal with this. For once, be honest with him. You never know what you miss, until you lose it Arthur, so please fix this.'she smiled 'Camelot will be better with you two as friends again' she leaned in and captured his broad frame in her arms as she sat on his lap. Arthur took the comfort of this embrace and relaxed in her warmth.
The young king knew then that Merlin and he could manage to fix things once he apologized to him. After all, he needed his servant by his side, 'Not that I will ever tell him that, I'll never hear the end of it' he thought smiling. He got a funny feeling in his stomach whenever he missed merlin's presence or hurt him; perhaps he was too distracted by the delicate fingers that ran through his golden hair, making him close his eyes and remembering that his future Queen was still there. He had to thank her.
' I am lucky to have you to counsel me Guinevere, you always know what to say' said the new king, with his eyes still shut close enjoying the touch. It allowed him to relax his muscles and mind, to forget the anger at Gwaine and merlin's closeness.
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