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Artoria Pendragon - Her Little King

Artoria Pendragon is a strong woman. With her role of being the King of England, just by mere presence make everyone bow before her. Of course, she's aware of her status, and she always keep her image up by acting indifferently towards anyone, including her aides. Which is why she often nicknamed 'The Neutral Lion' amongst her peers.

That is how she is when it comes to the public. On her own private quarters however...

"Miss Artoria! Welcome back!"

"I'm home, dear (Y/n)!"

She is vulnerable to one particular person: You. She first met you when she saw you running away with a loaf of bread, and when she caught you, she couldn't help but to be captivated by your innocence and your adorable physique, especially with your matching blonde hair. She then immediately brought you to her quarters to give you all the much needed necessities.

Since then, you live happily with her and now content of just staying at her quarters from then on.

"I've brought you a shortcake!" Artoria smiled at you as she puts down the aforementioned slice of cake. "However, you can only eat it after dinner." She then said, which you obediently nod.

"Okay, Miss!" You smiled before running off to the dining room to wait. Artoria couldn't help but to cover her face in embarrassment, after seeing your pure joy each and every time.

'So adorable...!' She thought. She then made dinner for you and her, which the two then ate together. After dinner, she gave you the promised shortcake, and taught you how to eat it, which you then do so.

"Sho shweet!" You remarked of the cake's taste.

"Please don't talk with your mouth full." Artoria then scolded you, which you swallow the cake and apologized to her. After enjoying the cake, you were tucked in by your caretaker, as she then tells you a bedtime story to lull you to sleep.

"After slaying the wicked dragon, the knight saved the princess, and the two married each other. And they lived happily ever after." She concluded, while you're already asleep by then. She kissed your forehead gently before hugging you, as she's also going to sleep with you. "Good night, dear (Y/n)."

And that was some of the moments between you and your new caretaker. For most of the time, you live within the walls of her room, but it's filled with entertainment and snacks to keep you busy until she finishes her royal duties. You don't mind it though, because compared to living in the streets, it's better to be this way.

~~ >/< ~~

Today is one of those average days for Artoria, attending royal hearings and signing some legislation papers. However, this day wouldn't be a normal day, because Merlin's sudden appearance in the throne room brought some news for the King.

"Good afternoon, your majesty. I've brought some news that you might need to postpone further hearings." He said with a mischievous smile, something that can only bring bad news for the King.

"Merlin? Is that news important enough that I have to heed your suggestion?" She replied with an unamused tone. Merlin's next whisper however ultimately convinced Artoria to do so.

"It's about your... ehm, future son."

Artoria went silent, and her eyes went wide upon hearing it. She then turned to one of her aide with a panicked gaze.

"Announce to everyone that the hearings will be postponed until further notice, immediately!" She then ordered, and the aide swiftly do so without any complain. Once they're gone, Artoria gestured Merlin to put on a soundproof barrier around the room, and she locks the door before running right at Merlin with a worried look.