Chapter 14. - Wedding Bells are Ringing!

It was the day of the wedding between Arthur and Princess Tylluan. The whole of Camelot had been preparing for this day with baited breath. Uther and King Golau walked first into the hall, as the proud fathers that they were. They were soon followed by Arthur who looked absolutely dashing in his silver armour that Merlin had been up all night polishing. No one but Morgana had noticed that Gwen was missing from the hall, even from Camelot.

There was a loud fan fare as Princess Tylluan walked into the room, wearing a sparkling silvery white gown, with an opal necklace and earrings to match. She looked simply stunning. The sun shone off her pale skin and black hair, making her shine as bright as the sun herself. Everyone in the room stared as she walked past. Arthur's mouth spread into a wide grin as he saw his bride. "You look beautiful as always." he commented, she smiled and held his hands as the ceremony began.

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Gwen was sat in the middle of the forest; she could hear the wedding bells ringing across the forest. Had anyone noticed she was missing? Did they even care? The wedding bells rang louder, mocking her. She had loved and then had her heart torn apart, in the matter of a few days. She ran her finger over her lips as she thought of her last kiss with Arthur, hoping against all the sadness that he would remember, see the hurt he had caused.

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Arthur ran his finger over his lips. "These two people are here today before us, to be joined now and forever in the most honorable matrimony. Do you Arthur Pendragon take this woman to be your wife?" Geoffrey of Monmouth asked. Arthur didn't reply straight away. Princess Tylluan was stood before him waiting for his answer. "Arthur?" she whispered. But still he didn't reply.

He looked down the hall searching. He saw his father looking at him, his expression a mix of anger and pride. He looked to King Golau who was looking happy for his only daughter. He continued searching the hall. He saw the knights, lords, ladies and servants of Camelot and Solas an Iae. He spotted Morgana, looking at him with confusion. And still he searched, his eyes roving the hall full of expectant people. He saw Merlin who was looking at him in surprise which clearly read: 'What are you doing? Can't you see you still want Gwen?' Arthur's eyes moved away from Merlin. He knew who he was looking for. He scanned all sides of the hall but she was not there. Unbeknownst to the people in the room, Princess Tylluan's eyes flashed a slight ochre - blue color. "Arthur?" she whispered again.

"Yes." he called loudly, Princess Tylluan released the breath she had been unconsciously holding.

"Do you Princess Tylluan take this man to be your husband?" Geoffrey of Monmouth asked turning to her. Now it was her to be distracted. Could she do this to the man she loved? Who probably didn't love her back? What of this Guinevere she had heard so much about? She cast those thoughts from her mind as she looked into the shinning blue eyes of Arthur. "Yes." she replied.

"Then by the power vested in me, and by the ancient right of hand-fasting I do bind your minds and your heart for all eternity." Geoffrey said. Arthur and Princess Tylluan kissed each other as the hall erupted into applause. Unseen to anyone in the room, Merlin slapped his forehead in exasperation.