A Warrior's Kiss ( A Merlin Fanfiction )

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Merlin shot me a smile. I have to agree. It really is Morgana's cause. Now that she is dead, everyone in Camelot is awake and alive.

"Arthur, you might have someone who wants to see you." I told him, gesturing to Gwen standing behind him. When Arthur turned, he lit up and embraced Gwen.

I smiled when I saw their happiness. Leon came over to me, and gave me one tight teddybear hug before pulling away. Uther hurried down the steps, accompanied by two royal guards, "What is the meaning of this?" He demanded.

I executed a bow, "It means I would be honored to be Camelot's Captain again..if you'll accept me." I told him. Uther looked at me with confusion in his eyes, but nodded, "I'd say this is a cause for a celebration after all. There will be a tournament before the wedding in a few months. I want you kids to be well rested."

I bowed, "Yes, my lord."

-

I watched Leon as he trained with Arthur in an area that most knights trained, mostly I train in the jousting pitch but it is closed due to the upcoming jousting tournament.

It was at the back of the castle, and its ground was not sand but covered in grass. I have never come here before so it's probably my first time.

Merlin jogged up to me, smiling, "Well, well. How's your relationship with Leon now?" He asked me after arranging the weapons he had brought in the weapon rack.

"I can't very well say. It's probably still obvious that neither of us want to get married. I'd rather treat him as a friend than a husband." I told him, watching as Leon blocked Arthur's sword with his.

"Time will tell. Morgause and Morgana aren't the only enemies Camelot has," Merlin agreed.
"I feel for Morgana. I mean, you could never have killed her if she hadn't changed her path from good to evil." I sighed.

Merlin nodded, his grim expression changed when Leon managed to pin Arthur on the ground with his sword. "Hey look, I think Prince Charming didn't win."

I laughed as Leon pulled Arthur up, "I guess this is the first match Arthur has ever lost." I snorted as I watch them approaching.

I planted a kiss on Leon's cheek and smiled, he returned my smile but Arthur ruined the moment by saying, "Aurora! Care to join?" He threw me a sword, which I caught perfectly.

"We'll see about that," I rolled my eyes, and jogged to the middle of the field. I swing my sword around lazily, waiting for Arthur to do his first attack.

I turned when he did that and did an immediate block with my sword, then lifted my leg and planted my footprint on his waist. He drew back, clutching his abdomen.

"Come on, Arthur," I sing-songed. I leapt out of the way as he slash his sword through the air.

"You're an easy target." Arthur commented.

I narrowed my eyes, and swept my feet on the ground, knocking his feet off the ground. The nearby audiences laughed. I executed a mocking bow, "I'm so sorry, my lord. Did I hurt you?" I asked him.

"Very funny, Aurora," he snorted in reply, struggling to get up.
I offered a hand, when he reached for it, I grasped his elbow and pulled him up, "Thanks for the training," I told him, stretching, "I really need some."

"Happy to help," Arthur called as I walked back to Merlin and Leon.

-

I walked my path back to my chambers when I bumped into a maiden. She had the most hazel eyes and hair. The cloth she was holding in her hands flew but I caught it before handing it to her.

"I'm so sorry for bumping into you." I apologised.

She scowled and scurried past me. I glanced behind her as she walked. Thankfully, Merlin came and noticed the expression on my face and asked, "Aurora, what's the matter?"

I frowned, "I don't know. That servant over there. She really bugs me..when I apologised for bumping into me, she just scowled and rushed past me. I think she's hiding something, don't you think?"

Merlin looked at the servant, "If she's a servant, I'll try to talk to her." He told me.

I flashed him a smile, "Thank you, Merlin."

I watched as he ran to the direction of the maiden, staring after him. I even jumped when Gwen approached me. I let out a sigh of relief when I realised it was her.

"I'm so sorry I shocked you, Aurora. Is everything alright? You seem a little jumpy these days." She said.

I bit my lip, "I'll be relieved to talk about it."