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A snapshot of the confrontation between Arthur and Uther after Morgause summoned Ygrain’s ghost. And what it might look like if Merlin said something different.
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06 May 2026
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Merlin doesn't like fire.
Arthur eventually figures out why.
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“You’ll give me magical training?” Merlin asks.
Arthur smiles. “Yes, and training in courtly etiquette. I imagine Ealdor doesn’t have nobles?”
“We don’t have nobles, but we do have pigs. And chickens,” Merlin says. When Arthur raises his eyebrows at him, Merlin flushes heavily with embarrassment. “Oh, shut up. My lord.”
“Don’t talk to your king like that,” Arthur says, but he doesn’t actually seem very upset about it, even though Merlin sort of wants to hit himself in the face. “Welcome to Camelot, sorcerer-apprentice Merlin of Ealdor.”
Or: Merlin is sixteen when he comes to Camelot, vying for the new position of court sorcerer that has opened under King Arthur—a noble king, golden and lionhearted, who is trying to legalise magic in all of Albion. Of course, Merlin doesn't expect to be chosen.
But he is.
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Arthur sighed and turned on his side, his blue eyes meeting Merlin’s for the first time since they started this conversation. “I always said I would marry for love. I will marry you, if this is what it takes to bring peace and unity to my kingdom, but I want to be sure you are ready to make this sacrifice too. You’re still so young, Merlin; you have much more to lose by entering this deal than I do. I won’t rob you of the chance to explore yourself and what you want out of a relationship. I won’t rob you of the chance to find true love. If you’re not certain about this, we’ll find another way to get our councils to sign this treaty. I’ll find another way to get my court to accept the return of magic.”
Without thinking, Merlin planted his lips on Arthur, catching the King’s surprised gap in his mouth. The kiss was brief and completely lacked fineness, but it soothed something in Merlin’s very soul.
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21 Apr 2026
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“You really do have a soulmate.” Arthur said with a frown and Merlin shrugged. “That might be a problem.”
"Can’t stand anybody but you having a shot a true love?” Merlin asked flatly. Arthur wrinkled his nose.
“No, idiot. Spirit animals don’t get along unless they belong to their soulmate. If my bird sees your hideous lion-“
“He is quite dashing, thank you. Besides, your bloody bird is too loud-“
“My bird is just trying to do me a favor and tune you out!” Arthur snapped and took a long breath “The point is they can’t be around each other. So unless you want Emmy to pluck out this lion’s eyes I suggest you tell him to bugger off.” He snapped. Merlin was inclined to tell Arthur to bugger off himself, but was immediately distracted by one word.
“Emmy?” He repeated and smiled. “You did name him.”
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In a time of myth and a land of magic, your soulmate’s spirit animal looks after you (even after you meet your soulmate). Arthur and Merlin are oblivious fools. We know this. That doesn’t change here.
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