Love at First Fight

Excaliber 2

The next day came quickly for another fight is to happen. Today I dressed in my knight clothes, for I will take the next person's place. 
I just hope I can get through it without dying. I wasn't going to let anyone else die. I shall do my job as a knight and protect the future king. I shall not die, I will not die. Out of nervousness I started to sing softly. 
“I hope you know, for you I'd sacrifice
To make this right, whoa whoa.”I don’t know why I do this when I get like this. I guess it’s my way of calming down. “Willow, what are you doing?” I whipped around. “Oh um..hi Arthur.” He motioned toward my armour. “I can’t let you get hurt. I’m taking your place and no one can stop me. Do you understand? I am a knight, I am to protect you and the king.” He pulled me close to him. “I don’t want you hurt either love. Please be careful.” He kissed me quickly and left when Merlin walked in. “I heard what you told Arthur. I’m not suppose to give you this but i trust you.” He handed me the sword. I swung it a few times to get the feel of it. “This sword will kill the wraith.” I nodded and headed to the area. This is going to be interesting. 
I had killed the wraith but not without getting a few good cuts on me.  I laughed with tears streaming down my face. I almost died. This has to be the stupidest thing I’ve ever done for someone. I wasn’t paying any attention to who hugged me. “Love are you okay?”I quickly hugged Arthur and cried more. “My god Arthur! This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever done!” He held me tighter. “It’s okay love. It’s okay.” 
A day or two passed and a feast was held for my success at killing the wraith. I didn’t want to go to the feast but I have to go. I sat in front of my mirror examining the big gash in my cheek. “Look at how ugly I am now! How can he still love me after this?” I jumped at the hand on my shoulder. “I will love you no matter what. I will make you my wife when I am king. You are beautiful inside and out. With or without scars." God this man is going to be the death of me. "Come now my love. We have a feast to get to." I grabbed his hand as he helped me up. With a kiss we left to the feast. 
Laughter and cheering was heard when I walked in. I gave a smile and left Arthur looking for Gwen. "Hello Gwen!" She hugged me with a big smile. "Always a hero." We both giggled. "Have you seen Merlin by any chance?" I thought for a second. "Seen him leave to do something earlier. I don't know if Arthur has him doing something or Gaius." Gwen muttered a quick thank you and walked away. I turned to see Uther standing next to me. "Hello Sire." He gave me a small smile. "I would like to thank you for what you did. I know you will make a fine queen one day." I went a bright red. "What..no sire Arthur deserves a beautiful queen. So does the kingdom. I am not what he needs but I do thank you." He shook his head. "No you are exactly what this kingdom needs. A strong, fierce queen." I was stumped. I didn't have anything to say back. "You are a fine young lady. I pay attention to many people and you seem to always catch the eyes of my men. You are very beautiful and Arthur can see that." I wanted to cry. His father, the king, is saying all of this to me. I whispered a quiet thank you and excused myself. I was stopped by people as I left the room. All along the lines of congratulations. As I made it out of the room I was pulled into another. "Hello love." I rolled my eyes. "Hello Arthur. You'll never believe what the king told me.” He laughed and let me go. “What did he tell you my dear?” I started telling him what his father was saying to me. We walked around as I explained and he listened like his life depended on it. You would think he would laugh or question why I’m telling him, but no, he just smiled and listened. When I finished talking he spoke. "My father seems to love you. He is also right, you will make a great queen! You are very beautiful as well and that will never change." The rest of the feast we sat on the steps of the castle talking and enjoying the night.
     Morning rolled around and I was up and ready. Now normally I would be reading but I chose to watch the other knights train. Actually it's more of a way for me to openly stare at him. I enjoy doing that a lot. "Willow!" I was snapped out of my trance and looked up.  Merlin was standing in front of me with a piece of paper. “Hiya Merlin! What is it you need?” He handed me the paper and told me it’s from my mother. 
    ‘Dear Willow, 
          The kingdom has been attacked. Your father and I are alright, as well as the villagers. Very few died, but we thought to tell you for we are your parents. We love you and hope you visit with the prince! 
         Nereida, your mother’
   At first I was upset that they could be hurt, but they sent me the letter so I know they are okay. “Willow what was in the letter?” I showed both men the letter. “My mother was telling me that they are okay and that they want Arthur and I to visit soon.”  Arthur suggested that we visit in a few weeks but I told him that we can whenever he is definitely free. He agreed and went back to training with the knights.  

 yall better be happy because it's been months lol