Syncopated Hearts Part 13

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Author: sidhe_faerie
Title: Syncopated Hearts Part 13
Rating: PG
Pairing/s: Arthur/Gwen, Merlin/Morgana
Character/s:
Summary: Arthur proposed and Merlin wants another try.
Warnings:
Word Count:
Prompt: 372 Bingo Round 1, Romantic Holiday
Author's Notes: I'm done! BLACKOUT


Part 13
When the police arrived they found Cenred on the floor next to his gun. Arthur sat at a table with blood all over his shirt.

"I'm Arthur Pendragon, Lord Uther Pendragon's son. That is Damien Cenred. He came here to kill me. We struggled for the gun and it went off.

The police turned over Cenreds body to identify him. The officer nodded. "Looks like he lost. You can go but we may have more questions later."

Arthur stood up and started to walk backstage to get his coat when the door opened. "Gwen and Morgana rushed to him."

I'm fine. This isn't my blood." Authur held them back. "Right now, I just want to get cleaned up."

Morgana and Gwen looked him up and down just to make sure.

Morgana looked at the body on the floor. "Good riddance."

Gwen looped her arm around Arthur's. "Let's get you back to the boarding house. Your going to need a stiff drink and a hot bath."

Arthur sighed and let them fuss over him. He understood that they were just worried for him.

Merlin met them at the back door. "We tried to keep them out here but you know how they are."

Arthur smiled. "Yes I do."

Two hours later, Merlin stood on the porch of the boarding house looking over at Morgana as she stared up at the stars.

"He could have killed you. Why didn't you just marry him?" Merlin asked.

"I almost did but every time I thought of my wedding day, I was walking up the aisle to you." Morgana turned to face him. "I should have never called it quits."

"I let you because I was afraid of how much I care for you." Merlin reached out and took her hand. "I'm up for a retry if you are."

Morgana nodded and gave his hand a squeeze. 

Inside, Arthur was sitting in the parlor with a large amount of whiskey in a coffee mug.  He was exhausted and his head was spinning.

Gwen came in and sat next to him on the settee. "What are you thinking about?"

Arthur shrugged and took a sip of whiskey. "Nothing really. Just mad thoughts."

"Tell me." Gwen took his hand.

"It's just that we have a few days off while Madame cleans up the club. We should go on a romantic holiday. Just the two of us."

Gwen blushed. "I don't think Elyan would approve."

"He would if we were married." Arthur set down his cup and took both of her hands in his. "Marry me Guinevere. Will you be my wife? Please say yes."

"I thought you would never ask." Gwen smiled. "Yes I'll marry you."

"We can do it tomorrow afternoon in the clerk's office." Arthur kissed her. "We can go anywhere you want."

"Aren't you forgetting something? You're cut off." Gwen laughed.

"Right. So a night or two at a London hotel then." Arthur grinned. "Nothing fancy."

"Sounds lovely. I should go tell Elyan." Gwen caressed Arthurs cheek.

"Don't bother. I heard." Elyan leaned against the door jam. "Finally an end to all the longing looks and sighing. Merlin will be relieved to be rid of the distractions and so will I."

Arthur and Gwen smiled at each other. Their hearts beating as one in love.