500 Days of Freya (Merlin)

Explanation

Chapter 32

Warning/s: None.

Disclaimer: I don't own Merlin.

A/N: I'm so tired and so sad. I think my depression is coming back

Prompt: ruapilot02 – "Arthur convinces Gwen to stop trying to find Merlin a wife by explaining the Freya situation to her. (With or without knowledge of magic)" (This is the second part)

"He has turned every single serving girl down," Gwen said out of the blue. "I've been asking all of the girls I know if they like Merlin, and you know what? Every single one of them can see themselves settling down with him one day, but he refuses all of them."

Her husband glanced up at her in confusion. "Wait...you're the reason all of the girls are chasing Merlin?" he said slowly.

"Yes. But he won't take any of them out anywhere on a date, he doesn't seem remotely interested in courting them," Gwen sighed. "Maybe I should ask some of the manservants, maybe that's why Merlin has turned all of the girls down."

"Oh...he hasn't told you," Arthur realized. "I thought he might have done, just because you were so close, especially at that time."

"Told me what?" Gwen asked curiously.

Arthur sighed. "I only found out last week. He did love someone, called Freya."

Unlike the king, Gwen did listen properly. "Did?"

"She died a few years ago, he said. And he loved her very much, and because of her, he does not want anyone else." Arthur looked at his wife earnestly. "I think he is happier without anybody than with."

Gwen stared back at him, a slight frown on her face. Then she smiled and said, "You know, you can be exceptionally wise sometimes."

"I know," Arthur grinned. "I'm just surprised that people don't notice it more." Then he grew serious again. "I just wish he hadn't lost her."

"How about trying to find out when she died?" Gwen suggested. "Gaius might know the date. Then you could offer Merlin the day off, show some support?"

Arthur nodded. "Good idea, I'll do that. I gave Merlin some chores to do, he should be back soon."

They moved on to different matters, such as what needed to be done with the taxes in the Lower Town, and Gwen made a mental note to herself to ask the serving girls to leave Merlin alone. She could only imagine how she would feel if Arthur passed.

A/N: I seriously need to get on with homework right now but I just can't motivate myself