A Warrior's Heart ( A Merlin fanfiction )

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THREE YEARS LATER....

"Ava Antionette! Come back here you silly little girl!" I screamed on top of my lungs. My angry voice echoed throughout Camelot's corridors, and I received many stares from maidservants.

Ava is our daughter. And ever since I gave birth to her, she's been the naughtiest little girl in the whole of Camelot ever since. I had asked the King, Arthur, who is my friend, to keep Ava's identity a secret, so no one except the council will know.

Right now, I've been trying to catch up with Ava since she was running around the castle, while wearing her minidress, which is adorable, giggling to herself.

I also had to give up my training as Captain, but I am still the respected Captain. There has been no wars, and it was all peaceful in Camelot.

Sometimes while I am out leading a patrol, Gwen will help babysit Ava for me. Or not, I would be staying in Camelot babysitting Ava myself while Leon leads a patrol.

"How's little Ava doing?" Gwen asked as I passed by her. Thanks to Gwen, Ava stopped and Gwen picked her up in her arms. Gwen likes children, that is why she is the right person for the job.

"She's alright. But she's been naughty these days, running around Camelot like that." I rolled my eyes, laughing a little, "She's kept me busy." I added.

Gwen laughed, "If you have another training, I could babysit Ava for you. It's a fun thing, she's just so adorable!" She ticked little Ava's arm.

I shrugged, "If you say so. This little monster can get her way out of things. And she can be very difficult to stop." I said. "By the way, how is managing Camelot going? And how is Arthur?"

I've been very busy lately to notice how Arthur is doing. As long as he does not end up like Uther, his father, that is. I never really ask about the King. I'm sure he'd be very busy.

"Arthur's fine. He's been very stressed out lately. I sure don't want to disturb him." Gwen shook her head, "Arthur's holding a feast tonight in honor of Ava's birthday. He told me to come by and ask if it'd be alright."

I nodded, "It might be fine. But until she is old enough, I cannot make her the statue yet. It still might be dangerous." I frowned.

"Now you sound like one of those overprotective parents, Aurora. Come on. She'll be alright. The guests are very excited to meet little Ava. I'm sure she won't mind a little feast too." Gwen told me.

I laughed, "Oh come on. You know my first priority is always to Camelot. I'm still its Captain. My loyalty belongs to Camelot, no one else."

"Mammy!" Ava squeaked, reaching for me with those little hands.

I grunted as Gwen handed me Ava. She has put on so much weight since the last three years. I even struggled to carry her. It was always Leon who does these things.

"I have to go. Monster's asking for food." I gave a roll of my eyes.

"You shouldn't be hard on her. She's too cute!" Gwen called over her shoulder as she left the opposite direction.

"Nasty little girl." I whispered, and Ava giggled softly.