[center][h1]Arthur Pendragon[/h1][/center]

Arthur shook his head when he heard Merlin's words on the marriage. It wasn't as simple as that, he wasn't only obeying his father, he was obeying the king. Arthur allowed for Merlin to help him dress as he thought about this for a moment. 

[color=firebrick]"Does this look like Rome, Merlin? It doesn't matter what the people want, what matters is the well being of Camelot as a whole. And the one in charge just so happens to be my father. So if he says I have to marry this woman then what am I to do? Say no? If I do that not only do I disgrace my family but I could put the whole of Camelot on bad terms with Rome, we don't need them as enemies. But you do have a point, there's a festival today, so at least something good will come of today."[/color] Arthur said half forcing a smile before standing from his bed. 

Just then the librarian's apprentice knocked and entered the room with books on Rome. Arthur never was one for academics and the likes, he would much rather stick to the blade than read a book. More likely than not he would give these books not more than a quick glance through the pages. He looked around his room for a moment for a place to set them. He stood up and looked at the table with food on it. That was a perfect place for books. 

[color=firebrick]"Merlin, take the dishes away so Clarke can set the books down there."[/color] He said pointing to the table. He looked down and double checked his clothes to make sure everything was in order, then looked back to Arthur. [color=firebrick]"Then when you've finished with that meet me in the courtyard. I have to go meet my new wife!"[/color] Arthur said with exaggerated enthusiasm. [color=firebrick]"Thank you Clarke go ahead and set them on the table once Merlin has cleaned it off."[/color] Arthur said as he strode past him.

As Arthur walked through the stone walls of Camelot he couldn't help but stress about this arranged marriage. He didn't want to marry the roman but he had no other choice. It wasn't long before he came to the steps of the castle where his father stood. He walked down the steps and stood next to his father in silence for a moment while he waited for the guests to arrive.