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Modern au:
Arthur: holy shit, I was reborn gay
Merlin: wait, you weren't gay back then?
Arthur: ... No?
Merlin: then what was all that about?
Arthur: ... What are you talking about?
Merlin: You... Me... *Air quotes* do you know how to walk on your Knees*
Arthur: I married Gwen!!!!
Merlin: WE married Gwen, Arthur. WE did!!!
are you fcking kidding me Arthur actually took Merlin to his ANNIVERSARY DATE with his WIFE.
Arthur be like: no, that's not fair. Merlin is one half of my soul. We're basically one person, we don't count as two.
Gwen: well then you're half assing this marriage, dear half husband. Come on Merlin, give me a smooch
Merlin: in order not to freak out when Arthur proposes, I have come up with a little psychological trick.
Merlin: I'm pretending we're already married.
Later
Arthur: Gwen, will you do me the honor-
Merlin: *slaps him on the back of his head* can you at least ask your husband first
Arthur: my what?
Merlin: we're not even divorced!!!!
Merlin 2x04 Lancelot and Guinevere
This is far more insane than you realize at first.
Like, Arthur is out here, going into risky situations to find Gwen!!!! He's here to rescue her because he's in love with her and he's terrified to lose her and afraid of his own feelings (as he confessed to Merlin earlier).
And here he is, pausing and just giving Merlin the biggest, softest, fondest laugh in his entire career. Because Merlin said something so utterly ridiculous.
Arthur, I would fight the world to be by Gwen's side but I couldn't do it without Merlin, Pendragon. you guys.
8/8 Final chapter :)
Summary: Dragoon makes a different choice in his approach to confront Arthur about magic. But that is only where Arthur's dilemma begins. While Arthur starts asking questions, he must also direct them at the people closest to him. People he loves, people he can't live without. Love isn't easy to share between the three of them with all of Camelot watching, and then there is Dragoon and his magic. But maybe Dragoon isn't all that he seemed...
Featuring Mergwenthur, poly negotiations and Dragoon sillies.
Character death warnings below the cut:
The Dragoon (or Mergwenthur) fic continues :)
There is a proper way to do things. First there is the funeral, then the marriage and then a birth.
Merlin is finally fully accepted. And Arthur faces his challengers.
TW under the cut
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Summary:
“WAIT!” The old man turned around, grinning like he'd been playing the long game all along, as if he'd been making a fool of Arthur, and by extension, the King. “There are other crimes I wish to confess!”
Or- Dragoon makes a different choice in his approach to confront Arthur about magic. But that is only where Arthur's dilemma begins. While Arthur starts asking questions, he must also direct them at the people closest to him. People he loves, people he can't live without. Love isn't easy to share between the three of them with all of Camelot watching, and then there is Dragoon and his magic. But maybe Dragoon isn't all that he seemed...
Chapter 5/? Camelot is due to a challenge.
Summary (because I didn't add one before):
When Dragoon chooses to use his last moments in the dungeons to confront Arthur about the magic law, Arthur ends up not believing him. That is, until Morgana betrays them and too many of Dragoons words suddenly seem to make sense, leaving Arthur in constant doubt over druids, Dragoon's motivations and his father's purge. At the same time, after Dragoon's poultice failed to make Arthur fall in love with Gwen, Merlin suddenly kisses him and Arthur is forced to question more than just the magic laws. What is proper? What isn't? And why does it even matter when his certainty grows with every kiss that he loves them both?
Mergwenthur headcanon. (Nsfw)
Gwen isn't even mad because she knows how it is when you give Merlin a lil' smooch on reflex.
We can all go home now. This is the the peak of Mergwenthur fanart.
Just a dream
Starting pride month strong with this trio that is literally a walking bi flag
Mergwenthur concept:
Arthur and Gwen both had a huge crush on Merlin but none of them know if he likes them back, and both of them are convinced that Merlin likes the other.
Arthur: okay, I have an idea
Gwen: oh boy
Arthur: we're going to start to date each other. And when Merlin gets jealous - we have better chances at finding out of whom he's jealous.
Gwen: This is such a bad idea. I can't believe I'm desperate enough to try it.
So, they start dating each other. Arthur tips the law in some directions so it would be possible for a noble to marry a servant. Which is definitely not a ploy to make sure Merlin knows he's willing to alter the entire kingdom for love-
But then Merlin tells them both how good they look together and he seems a little sad and conflicted, even when he's happy for them. Gwen and Arthur, at this point, don't think they can turn back anymore. Especially when Merlin says to Gwaine one time, drunk, at the tavern: "I could never date any of my friends' exes. That would make everything awkward. Which is really a bummer. Because I think I have feelings for both of them! Not that they'll ever break up. Not for me, anyway." (Gwaine is in on the ruse, so he tells them. Arthur and Gwen nearly faint.)
Gwen: oh god, Arthur. I think we have to get married. If we break up, Merlin will have to give up on one of us and the one he remains friends with, will never get to date him.
Arthur: shit, I think you're right. If it's any consolation- If it had to be anyone besides Merlin, I'm glad it's you.
Gwen: same here.
*awkward moment where they smile doply at each other* *both realizing*
Gwen: do we like each other?
Arthur: oh thank god you said it, I would have repressed this for years. I think we do.
Gwen: and our feelings for Merlin?
Arthur: unchanged here
Gwen: ... You know what? I have a crazy idea. What if we invite him to join us? We could be, what's the word- poly?
Arthur: ... Gods, I think I'm actually in love with you
Gwen: ... *Blushes anyway*
My version of the picture up top… I think Merlin looks a BIT too grumpy-face. Also been reading a lot of OT3 fics of these three.. :P
