A/N: final chapter time! Seriously thanks to everyone who took the time to read this, or add it to your favs/story alerts! A special thanks to Lara Smith who helped me a lot! It was much appreciated! Oh and btw there is arwen sex at the end. Let me know if I shouldn't write sexual situations. I think i'm horrible at writing them!
The next day everything was back to normal. Well as normal as it could be in Camelot. Gwen entered Morgana's chambers and began fixing up her bed when Elena knocked on the door. Gwen turned and smiled. Elena looked better. No purple eyes or wishes to kill anyone. Just her normal quirky self.
"My lady? Do you need something?"
"No, actually I wanted to talk to you Gwen, if you have a moment?"
Gwen motioned her to sit and she did as well. "I'm happy to know you're alright princess."
"As am I. Guinevere I know I hurt you and for that I am truly sorry."
"It's alright, no real harm was done to anyone."
"You're sweet for saying that, but I know that is not true. Not only did I hurt you physically Gwen, but emotionally as well. Marrying Arthur was a mistake. Consummating that union was a bigger one."
"Arthur told me about it. I'm sort of embarrassed to even talk of it. I'm sorry you had to endure that."
"No worries. Well it was an experience I can say that right?" Elena laughed.
"I just feel like it's my fault. You gave up your virtue to Arthur and he wasn't very..Good."
"I did give up my virtue, but not to Arthur."
"Oh. I just assumed. I'm sorry."
"It's ok Gwen. I guess I can speak for myself and Arthur when I say it was so bad I wish to erase it from memory. But it hurt you, that I did it. And I want to solemnly apologize."
"I appreciate you kindness. But I'm just a servant. You are royalty. You do not need to apologize for doing what is expected of you."
Elena took Gwen's hands and held them tightly.
"Gwen you are so much more then a servant. You should know that by now. Arthur's love alone proves that."
"Your quite lovely my lady." Gwen said. Elena smiled. "I promise you this. Arthur and I will not be man and wife for much longer."
"Do not tell Arthur I told you this, but I am do relieved to hear that." they both burst in laughter. Elena brought Gwen closer and hugged her.
"Do me a favor, and don't give up on Arthur. With you he sees all things, with an open heart. Without you I fear he will perish. In a lot of ways we are alike. I cannot see myself without Maris, and I know you cannot see yourself without Arthur. Even if they are both idiots."
"You forgave him, even after he enchanted you?"
"Yes. And I could come up with a million reasons why I forgave him. But it will all come down to I simply love him, no matter what, I think I always will."
"I know the feeling. No matter what I tried, Arthur is the man I dream about while sleeping, the man I wake up thinking about. The man I hope is ok whenever he is away. I think I would miss him even if we never met."
Gwen and Elena locked eyes. No more words needed to be said. It was true; they were alike in many ways. Elena stood up and Gwen walked her to the door.
"I will miss you princess."
"Do not worry, I'm sure I will return." Elena waved to Gwen while she walked down the corridor. Gwen wasn't certain, but it seems as if she has made a new friend.
Arthur and Elena walked arm and arm down the hallway together. Before they reached the grand hall Arthur stopped. "Are you sure you want to do this?" he asked her.
"Yes. You are sweet Arthur but I cannot pretend this marriage is working. You are in love Arthur with a wonderful woman and I am in love with Maris. Do you really want to spend the rest of our years pretending for our fathers sake?"
"You're right of course. But that doesn't change the fact that lord Godwyn and my father are in that hall together.."
"Are you afraid of my father?"
"Of course not."
"Then you are afraid of yours?" Arthur hesitated for a second then said
"I fear no man."
Elena grabbed his arm. "Then after you sire..." Arthur gulped and opened the doors. Lord Godwyn and Uther were chatting and having a laugh. "Ah! Arthur, Elena! We were wondering when you would show your faces." Uther said
"Father." Arthur said while hugging Uther.
"Father." Elena said while hugging lord Godwyn.
They all sat down and ate in silence. Uther had enough. " Arthur, Elena I think I speak for lord Godwyn when I say this, you both have called us here, yet you speak no words."
"Well I guess it's no time like the present. Father, Elena and I want to get an annulment." Uther sprouted of his seat "WHAT?"
Elena turned to her father. " We are not in love father. I tried. But I cannot do this anymore."
"Neither can I. It's not working father, please tell me you understand?"
"What I understand is that you always disappoint me Arthur. What I understand is that you will not get out of this marriage. What I understand is that you are selfish! Thinking about you and you alone! This isn't about love! This is for the sake and longevity of Camelot!"
Arthur put his head down at Uther's words. He knew he was right. "Enough!"
Lord Godwyn put his hand up to stop Uther. Elena was looking down shaking her head. "Uther please. The children are right. This isn't working."
"What? Godwyn. You cannot be serious!"
"I am. My daughter came to visit me about a week ago. She seemed angrier and sadder then usual. I'm glad that you too have decided this. I want my daughter to be happy in life Uther. And right now, she is not."
"What about our kingdoms? Our alliance?"
" Uther you been my friend and ally for many years. Nothing will change that. I agree to the annulment."
Uther looked down at Arthur. Arthur was still looking down. Uther realized he probably thinks he hated him. That made Uther decide. "Alright. I will agree to this as well. As long as it is amicable... Arthur?"
"Yes father?"
"Do you really want to do this?" Arthur looked in his fathers face and saw his disappointment. He didn't want to let him down, but then remembered how wonderful it felt to kiss Guinevere again, which made Arthur's choice very easy. "Yes father I do."
"Fine. I'll have Geoffrey draw up the papers and you both shall sign."
Elena got up and hugged her father. " You have made me the happiest woman ever father."
Uther came over to Arthur. "You are lucky I trust in you, do not pull a stunt like this again. Understood?"
Arthur got out of his seat. "I promise you father, the next time I get married, I won't ever, ever leave her."
"Good." Uther smiled and patted Arthur on the back. Him and lord Godwyn then left.
Elena rushed over to Arthur and hugged him. "Soon I will no longer be your wife."
"Yes! And who knew it would be because you were enchanted!"
"I don't care why! I'm free. Maris and I can be together." Elena sing songed her words
"I'm happy for you. Excuse me, I must go."
"What about Guinevere?" she asked before he got a chance to leave.
"What about Gwen?"
"Arthur, your honorable. Do you really wish to just be with her? Do you want her to be your wife?"
"My father would never accept it. He'd have my head before he let anything happen between us."
Elena moved closer to him and slapped him in the face. "Ouch! What was that for?"
"You are the future king of Camelot. You need to do what's in your heart. What does your heart tell you?" Arthur thought about it. Then suddenly he was racing out the door. "I got to go! Thank you princess!"
"Men." Elena chimed to herself.
"What about them?" Maris came up behind her and held her in arms. She smiled and turned around and kissed him. "Maris! I'm getting an annulment!"
"Are you serious?"
"Yes! That means we can be together."
Maris picked her and spun her around.
"So.. Does this mean you will run away with me?"
"Yes! I will. Nothing will stop us from being together ever again Maris. Nothing"
Lancelot packed up the rest of his things and put them in his duffel bag. He looked around. He was going to miss Camelot. As much as he loved it there, he loved Gwen more. But he knew she loved another. Lancelot decided to take himself away from temptation. He could not and wouldn't come between them. He took a deep breath and walked out of his room. In the hall merlin was passing he saw Lancelot and his bag and began to worry.
"Lancelot! Where are you going?"
"I am leaving Camelot merlin."
"What? Why?"
"I love it here. But there are some things that must be. And if I stay, it will hurt even more."
"Guinevere?" Lancelot nodded
"Please, tell her, I said goodbye. And that I will never forget her. For as long as I live."
"Alright I will. But I'm going to miss you Lancelot. Are you sure you have to go?"
He put his hands on his shoulder. "I'm sure I will return one day. Goodbye old friend." merlin smiled as Lancelot walked away. He was really going to miss him.
Arthur made his way to Gwen's house. He opened the door, and shouted "Gwen?" no one answered. He looked into the back no one was there. He decided to wait for her.
Gwen was finally walking home after a very long day. All she wanted was a hot bath and a nice sleep. She opened the door, and took off her cloak. Arthur was going to pop out and surprise her but she began taking off her corset. Arthur cursed to himself. He should've just came out when she was coming through the door. Gwen removed her corset, and then unzipped her dress. Arthur figured he should turn around now, his mind kept saying "look away" but his body stood still. Gwen stepped out of her dress, then her under dress. Arthur's eyes popped out of his sockets and he began licking his lips. "Do not unhook the bra." he kept whispering. "Arthur, look away. Princes don't look at maids in their undergarments." Gwen began unhooking her bra and it fell to the floor. Arthur immediately turned before he could see anything. He tried to go quietly out the back but the floor creaked. Gwen took a towel and wrapped it around her. "Who's there?" she asked. Arthur was basically trapped. "Merlin?" he decided the jig was up and he showed himself.
"Arthur!" Gwen shouted. She wrapped the towel around her tighter. "What- what are you doing here so late?"
"I needed to ask you something."
"In the middle of the night?"
"It couldn't wait."
"Well, alright then. Don't just stand there, have a seat." Arthur sat down. Gwen could tell there was something about Arthur she didn't know. And that something was, that no matter how fair he pretends to be he is still a man. He didn't take his eyes off her towel. He wouldn't even look her in the eye.
"Arthur? You said you has something to tell me?" In Arthur's thoughts all he could hear was "please let the towel drop" he finally snapped out of it and decided to look nowhere but her eyes.
"Right. My father and lord Godwyn have decided me and the princess Elena can have an annulment."
"Oh Arthur! That's great. I'm truly happy for you."
"But that's not what I'm here to say."
"Ok then, what do you want to ask me."
"First. Why did you say merlin's name after asking who's there?"
"Merlin has been here at night. I thought it might've been him."
"So merlin has spent nights here, and he once tried to tell me he kissed you?"
Gwen blushed at the memory.
"Are you jealous of merlin?"
"Don't be silly."
"So you came to my house, in the middle of the night to ask me if me and merlin were ever a couple?"
"No. And I can just say that, I wish you would where towels more often?"
"Arthur!"
"Right... It's best you put some clothes on. Before I say what I have to say."
"Alright then. Can you turn round please?"
"Of course." Arthur got up and turned around. Gwen picked up her dress and zipped it up. "Alright. I guess I'm decent enough."
Arthur turned back around. "Sit down."
He told her. She sat down noticing his serious face. "Arthur what is it?"
"Gwen I wasted a lot of time. Time making my father proud, time making the knights the best in the land, and time trying hard to deny, that I love you with all my heart. What I want to say is that I'm not going to waste anymore time. Guinevere, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
Guinevere started to cry. "Arthur... What about you father?"
"I was talking to Elena and she made me realize something. I am the future king; I will set my own rules. Which means I'm marrying you. If you say yes."
"Yes, Arthur Pendragon. With all my heart yes, I will marry you." Arthur smiled as Gwen embraced him. "Gwen. You're choking me." Arthur joked. Gwen pulled back and kissed him with tears of joy streaming down her face. "I love you Arthur."
" I love you too Gwen."
"So? How are we going to get married without your father beheading me?"
"It's simple. He won't know."
"So what? Like a secret wedding?"
"Exactly."
"And how are we going to pull it off?"
" I don't know.. But if you get back into your towel, I think I can come up with some ideas." she slapped his chest.
"Are we really getting married?"
"Yes. We are"
"Merlin, how do I look?"
"Like a man who is very nervous because he's finally marrying his true love even though his father will not allow it nor does he know about it."
"Thank you merlin. A simple you look great would have done the trick."
"Oh. Sorry. You look great!"
"Too late merlin."
"Well we should go, we don't want you showing up after your bride now do we?"
"You're right. Let's go."
"How do I look? I never have worn anything this fancy before."
"You look amazing." Elena said to Gwen.
"Utterly beautiful." Clarine added.
"I'm surprised morgana didn't come?" Elena asked.
"I did not tell her. Merlin said she was too close to Uther. So I took his advice, I will let her know after the ceremony."
"I can't believe you are marrying Arthur in secret! It is so romantic!"
"Clarine, you once told me I should've given up on him."
" That's because I thought he was an idiot. Today is proof that he knows better!" all the women laughed.
"Alright ladies, go out there. I will be out in a minute." Elena and Clarine left. Gwen looked at her White gown in the mirror. She was surprised how good she looked. Being a servant she barely had time to look in a mirror.
She looked over herself again and merlin came in. "wow Gwen, you look amazing."
Gwen smiled. "Thank you merlin."
"Are you ready for this?"
"Yes. I Am." he extended his hand and she took it, they walked out together, everyone smiled as Gwen walked up the aisle. Arthur was practically cheesing.
Gwen made her way to him and they joined hands waiting for matrimony.
" I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride!" the official said. Arthur and Gwen kissed like they never kissed before it was official. Gwen was now Ms. Arthur Pendragon.
He picked her up inches off her feet, she smiled and deepened the kiss." the small circle of people cheered and clapped. Arthur took Gwen's hand and the left together.
Arthur carried her over the threshold and then put her down. "What is this place?" she asked.
"Merlin found it for me. Apparently this is a private chamber underneath Camelot where ancient kings use to come to think alone."
"So would you like me to leave?" she joked.
Arthur's eyes turned from sweet to pure lust, Gwen noticed this she didn't know how to react. "You will not be going anywhere, anytime soon, wife."
He came towards her smiling. "So what happens now?" She asked.
"Now... We have to make it official. Our marriage."
He took her in his arms and started kissing her. She kissed him back loose and wild. He ran both of his broad hands down her back. She pushed him away. "Guinevere? Is there something wrong?"
"Arthur... I don't know what I'm doing, how to do it... Or anything!"
He came back towards her and embraced her again. "Do not worry, you're safe with me."
He turned around and slowly unzipped her dress; it fell in a circle down to the cold floor. He took her hand and they made their way to the bed. He sat on it upright, while she stood between his legs. He took off her undergarments. Gwen had a flush on her that went all the way down to in between her breasts. "You are so beautiful." He said while putting his hands on her small waist.
He motioned her to sit down on the bed, she did as he asked and then took off his shirt. Her hands roamed his abs, and made their way to his belt. They were shaking, but Arthur calmed her down by putting his hands on her face. She unbuckled his belt and he took his pants off quickly. Once they were both naked Gwen pulled the covers over her. Arthur pulled them back down.
"Guinevere you don't need to hide anything from me. There is nothing you have that will surprise me."
"I just don't feel... Beautiful." she told him. He made his way down to the edge of the bed. Then he started to kiss her feet, to her long legs, to her thighs, her stomach, and arms and right in between her breasts. Gwen closed her eyes loving the feel of his pouty lips on her body. Soon he came back up to kiss her lips. "No one is more beautiful then you. Every single inch." their tongues swirled with each other while Arthur pressed his naked body onto hers. Hands were everywhere, hers on his back to his bottom, his on her waist to her breasts. Gwen moaned at Arthur's touches and he groaned at hers. " I have waited almost two years for this moment. Do you know how hard it is to be a gentlemen when you look the way you do?" his mouth was so close to hers she could taste his breath. "Well, what are you waiting for now?" she smiled. He nudged her to open her legs, which she did. He was so ready for her. In fact he was already primed once they got into the chambers. "Arthur... I know we both want this, but please take it easy?"
"I promise I will." slowly he found the right position and entered her. He moved slowly at first making sure she was ok. She gave him the nod to proceed; his thrusts became quicker as Gwen wrapped her legs around him. He quietly observed her reactions to him, when he did something she liked she made a simple face. That was good to know for Arthur because slowly he was going to know her body better then she did. He went faster and faster until they both reached a stopping point. He laid next to her as they both looked up panting heavily. "I don't know what I've never done that before! That was amazing!"
"I could tell. You were tight. Very tight." she slapped his chest. "Arthur!"
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean it as a bad thing, I meant it as... A great thing."
"Really?"
"Yes really Mrs Pendragon."
She kissed his lips. "Arthur I can't believe we are married!"
His hands moved up and down the side of her waist. "I can't either. But I know there's no place I rather be, then here. With you as my wife."
"Even if your father finds out?"
"Whether he finds out or not, right now there's no place I want to be. I love you Guinevere Pendragon."
"I love you too Arthur, but I need something from you?"
"What is that?"
" I'm going to need us to consummate our marriage a little more."
Arthur laughed... "How much time you got?"
The End