Arthur/Gwen - Jousting Fun and Games Chapter 5 and 6
Sorry for the late update but here are the next two chapters (as they are quite short). Enjoy
Jousting Fun and Games - PG13
Chapter 5
It was the morning of the hunting trip and while both Merlin and Arthur were anxious over the plan, Arthur was still stewing over Gwen, he had been since yesterday. She had really gotten to him and he didn’t know hwy. Never mind, he had other things to think of today, not Gwen. Merlin was anxious too, would Uther fall for Arthur’s fake injury? Would Morgana keep quiet about what was going on? Would Gwen be ok? Too many what ifs, but it was too late now.
The knights were already, so off they went, Merlin following like he always did. Arthur was up front talking to a knight that Merlin didn’t know, but that was fine by him, as it gave him some time to think. Usually the time went so quickly when they went hunting, but today seemed to be going on forever. Merlin was sure that they had been gone for hours, but it didn’t feel like that. All of a sudden her heard someone shouting. He looked up and saw Arthur on the floor, another knight holding his horse. He had gone through with it. Merlin dashed to Arthur’s side, ‘Are you ok Sire?’ he asked. ‘I’ll be fine’ replied Arthur, ‘it’s just my arm, nothing serious’ giving Merlin that look that told him to go along with it. ‘Just help me back to Camelot and I can get it seen to’ said Arthur. ‘Of course Sire’ replied Merlin and with that the knights and Merlin helped Arthur back to Camelot. The plan was in action.
Gwen and Morgana had been walking around the courtyard when they heard horses hooves approaching. The next thing they saw was a couple of knights helping Arthur off a horse with his arm looking hurt, ‘Of course he had to be stubborn and still ride his own horse back home’ thought Morgana. ‘Arthur are you ok?’ Morgana asked acting worried, as she and Gwen approached them. ‘I’m fine Morgana’ replied Arthur, ‘just a small fall, nothing serious’, again giving them that look. ‘Come on Sire, lets get you inside and have your arm looked at’ said Gwen, leading Arthur towards Gauis’ chambers. ‘Of course Guinevere, lead the way’ said Arthur. Merlin and Morgana looked at Arthur and Gwen in front of them, trying now to laugh at what they had just seen. ‘What are we going to do with those two?’ Morgana asked Merlin. ‘I have no idea’ replied Merlin and with that they followed Arthur, Gwen and the knights into the castle. Phase one was in place, not to convince Uther.
Chapter 6
In the throne room, everyone was waiting for the King to turn up. Gauis had looked at Arthur’s arm and had given him the go ahead to pull out of the competition. In faking the injury, he had actually hurt himself. ‘Idiot’ they all thought when Gaius told them, but to Arthur, it was not going to stop him from going ahead with the plan. He had a couple of days before the tournament started and he had always been a quick healer.
The door creaked open and everyone stood to attention as King Uther entered. Addressing Arthur, ‘You called for an audience?’ This was it, Arthur’s moment, Merlin, Morgana and Gwen all stood holding their breath, ‘Yes father, unfortuntaly while out hunting the other day, I fell from my horse and have injured my arm’ explained Arthur and continued before Uther could interput, ‘I have had Gauis look at it’ turning to Gauis, who acknowledge Arthur ‘and he believes it would be best if i withdrew from the jousting tournament’. ‘But you are the reigning champion!’ said Uther ‘and the Crowned Prince, you have to compete. Gauis does he really have to be excused?’ ‘I am afraid so Sire, if he was to compete he would risk damaging his arm further’ explained Gauis.
Arthur, Merlin, Gwen and Morgana all exchanged glances not knowing what to expect from Uther, he was too unpredictable. The King was deep in thought for a moment and then ‘Fine, you will withdraw from the tournament, we can no have you injuring yourself further’. ‘Thank you Sire’ replied Arthur, ‘I will help as I am required’. As he said this Arthur looked towards Gwen for her reaction….Gwen’s reply was a small shy smile acknowledging Arthur and what had just happened. Merlin and Morgana also thought about how quick Uther had backed down with barely any resistance. And with that the King’s audience left the throne room, leaving the four of them to go their own separate ways, Morgana and Gwen to Morgana’s chambers and Arthur and Merlin to Arthur’s chambers.
However on their way back to her chambers, Morgana decided that theu needed to visist Arthur. Gwen was unsure as to why, but followed her mistress anyway. Without knocking they entered Arthur’s chambers finding Merlin packing some of Arthur’s belongings, while Arthur was looking out of the window at the hustle and bustle of the tournament. With the noise of the door opening, Arthur turned around and Merlin looked up, ‘Ever heard of knocking’? Arthur said, ‘Nope’ replied Morgana. Gwen and Merlin exchanged glances trying not to laugh. ‘So already Arthur?’ asked Morgana. ‘As long as Merlin’s remembered to pack everything’ stated Arthur. ‘Yes Sire, it’s all packed’ replied Merlin. ‘So what time are you sneaking out Arthur?’ Morgana asked. ‘I was thinking after dinner, its that’s ok with you Guienevere? That way father will be content as we will have eaten and will be way too busy afterwards to even worry where I am’ said Arthur, looking at Gwen. ‘Of course Sire, whenever you think is best. I will go ahead if that’s ok with you Morgana and wait at the house for you’ said Gwen.
‘That’s fine Gwen, you go when you feel ready’ said Morgana. ‘Merlin would you take my things ahead to Guienevere’s’ asked Merlin, ‘You mean make myself useful!’ laughed Merlin. ‘If you can’ said Arthur. ‘Now that’s sorted, we’ll leave you two to it, come on Gwen lets go’ said Morgana. ‘Sire, Merlin’ responded Gwen. ‘Bye Gwen, bye Morgana’ Merlin replied. ‘Thank you Morgana and goodbye Guienevere’ said Arthur not taking his eyes off Gwen, as the girls left Arthur’s chambers. Merlin looked at Arthur and Arthur realising that Merlin was looking at him; ‘Get on with it Merlin’ he exclaimed. Merlin laughed and carried on packing.