A Warrior's Heart ( A Merlin fanfiction )

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Hello this is an extra chapter for you guys! :) hope you do enjoy!

With lots of love,
Avie_K

"Come on, come on, come on!" I urged him. It was Leon's birthday today, and Ava and I decide to hold a secret feast for him that everyone in the castle knows except Leon himself.

He once said that he never celebrates his birthday before. He does not even remember when his birthday is held because everytime he would be busy training with Arthur or go on patrols and battles.

But, I got a little intel from his parents, whom Gwen's mother worked for in his household, and I got the date of his birthday from his mother. Which is supposed to be today.

Right now I had blindfolded him, and we already got our problems settled. I am leading him to the dining chambers, which is a really large room filled with tables that Camelot feasts. I have got Gwen and Merlin help me with the decoration, and Gwaine and Percival with the invitations, Elyan and Arthur just made sure about the gifts or something.

Lancelot? Well, let's just say he helped Merlin and Guinevere with the decorating and seating arrangements. He is very happy that Leon is celebrating his birthday today, which is what being a true noble knight is suppose to be.

I stopped Leon in front of the door and pushed it open. Everyone who was in the room was silent until I told him to open his blindfold. Then they all screamed "Surprise" and some also shouted "Happy Birthday".

He was really shocked, and very aghast when he saw that. I gave him a wide-smile, "Well, birthday boy. Do you like it?" I asked.

"Like it? I love it!" He said, twisting me around and then hugged me.
The others handed their gifts out, though mostly are just shields, swords, some words of appreciation. Stuff like that. Ava's gift to him was a hug, and my gift was the last.

"Where is your gift, Aurora?" Gwaine asked me.

I laughed, "My gift is something you can't see, nor is it an object." I replied.
Ava smiled.

Leon gave me a confused look.

I reached up and kissed him on the lips, wrapping my arms around his neck, and he returned the kiss, shortly before we pulled away.

"That's my present." I said, smiling.

I could feel Lancelot watching intently, even though I love him, it would probably just mean as a friend.
"I have a gift for you too." Leon said.

I snorted, "A goodie-bag?" I rolled my eyes, and I heard Arthur chuckle.
"No. This." He held out the ring that I dropped a few weeks back in the meadows. Wow. He found it. He slipped it on my finger, and I could feel the warm glow when he did.

"Is this a birthday party or some anniversary?" Ava suddenly asked, sounding impatient.

"Probably...both." i told her, giving her my look.

Ava laughed, "Then why are the both of you staring at each other smiling? This is a birthaversary, not a staring contest!"

I glanced at Leon, "She does make a pretty good point."

Leon chuckled.

"Well we better get to it then." Arthur spoke up, and the crowd let out cheers of happiness.

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Ava's POV

I walked towards where the man Lancelot is standing. He is standing in the corner watching everyone party but he is not enjoying it himself.

The birthaversary is still ongoing, and I could see mom and dad and the king and queen happily ever after dancing and singing very loudly.

"Excuse me. My name is-"

"Ava Antionette." The man finished, "Your mother told me about you."
"What did she tell you?" I asked, intrigued.

"That you are mostly naughty. Things like that." He replied.

"Mom told me a lot about you too." I informed him, "She loves you a lot. She told me you are a noble fighter."

He turned his attention to me. Now I know why mom likes him so much. His handsome features, somewhat makes him look princely, "I only want her to be happy with Sir Leon. If she's happy, I'll be happy." He told me shortly.

"Why aren't you enjoying the party? Isn't Sir Leon a friend of yours, Mr. Lancelot?" I asked him politely.

"He is. I'm happy for the both of them. You are really lucky to have them as your parents, Lady Ava." He nodded. "I hope you all have a happy life and ever after."

"Thank you, Sir. My mother is right about you. You are a kind, loving, and gracious knight."