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happyevraftr) wrote2011-11-18 02:25 am
happyevraftr) wrote2011-11-18 02:25 am
Entry tags:
Merlin Fanfic: All For You, Merlin/Arthur, (1/1), PG
Title: All For You
Author:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
happyevraftr
Beta: none
Rating: PG
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 564
Warnings: SPOILERS FOR 4x7
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Bit of dialogue directly from 4x&
Summary: future!fic as a coda to 4x7. Exploration into how Gauis' little speech at the end would impact a magic reveal.
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Arthur watched in horror as the deep hue of magic drained from Merlin's eyes. No matter Morgana's followers had nearly killed him, his focus had narrowed to the amber fire that burned in his friend's eyes. His world tilted off its axis and spun out of control. The one person he had trusted above all others was the traitor in their midst.
“Sorcerer!” he spat as he pointed his sword toward Merlin. “You've been the traitor this entire time.” Anger masked the intense pain that was crushing his heart. Merlin took a quick step back, eyes blown wide in fear.
“No, never Arthur.”
He took two deliberate steps towards Merlin, lifting his sword and preparing to deliver a death blow. Merlin sank to his knees in front of him, tears streaming down his dirty cheeks. He closed his eyes in submission and whispered his final words.
“It was all for you.”
Arthur stopped just before his blade made contact with the smooth expanse of Merlin's neck. Those words touched something deep inside him and he was thrown several months back listening to Gauis reprimand him and give advice all at once.
“Contained within this great kingdom, there's a rich variety of people that range in different beliefs. I'm not the only one seeking to protect you. There are many more who believe in the world you are trying to create. One day you will learn Arthur, one day you will understand, just how much they've done for you.”
A dull thud sounded as his sword hit the forest floor. He dropped to his knees in relief and awe. Hesitantly, he reached out and touched Merlin's cheek. “It was all you. All of the miracles, the something watching over me. It's been you this whole time.”
Merlin leaned into his hand as a sad smile turned up the corners of his lips. “You have no idea how hard it is to keep your arse safe, you giant prat.” When Merlin finally opened his eyes again and met his gaze, Arthur felt like he was seeing his manservant for the first time. Of course he had always thought Merlin a good and exceptionally loyal friend, but he was still a servant. In truth, all this time Merlin had been more of a man than even he. It inspired him, and humbled him to an almost embarrassing degree.
“Thank you.” he said, choking on the enormity of it all.
“I'm happy to serve you until the day I die Sire.”
Arthur searched his face and found nothing but complete honesty and loyalty. He smiled and hauled them both up, wrapping Merlin in a tight embrace. “You're going to tell me everything and convince me that magic isn't going to turn you evil one day, but for now we need to get back to the castle."
Just as soon as the words were out of his mouth the battle cry of another round of bandits rang from up ahead. Arthur turned to Merlin and let a sly grin creep over his features.
“Want to show me that you're not completely useless?”
Merlin grinned back and clapped a hand on his shoulder. “You have no idea how much I would like that.” They took off together through the woods, finally united as one force on the cusp of their destiny.
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A/N: I have no idea where that came from!! But I kind of want to live inside this fic. There could be more, but I just wanted to capture that one moment when Gauis' words made the difference. idek. My muse is apparently abusing me again.
Read my other stories at my master post here.
Author:
happyevraftrBeta: none
Rating: PG
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 564
Warnings: SPOILERS FOR 4x7
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Bit of dialogue directly from 4x&
Summary: future!fic as a coda to 4x7. Exploration into how Gauis' little speech at the end would impact a magic reveal.
---------
Arthur watched in horror as the deep hue of magic drained from Merlin's eyes. No matter Morgana's followers had nearly killed him, his focus had narrowed to the amber fire that burned in his friend's eyes. His world tilted off its axis and spun out of control. The one person he had trusted above all others was the traitor in their midst.
“Sorcerer!” he spat as he pointed his sword toward Merlin. “You've been the traitor this entire time.” Anger masked the intense pain that was crushing his heart. Merlin took a quick step back, eyes blown wide in fear.
“No, never Arthur.”
He took two deliberate steps towards Merlin, lifting his sword and preparing to deliver a death blow. Merlin sank to his knees in front of him, tears streaming down his dirty cheeks. He closed his eyes in submission and whispered his final words.
“It was all for you.”
Arthur stopped just before his blade made contact with the smooth expanse of Merlin's neck. Those words touched something deep inside him and he was thrown several months back listening to Gauis reprimand him and give advice all at once.
“Contained within this great kingdom, there's a rich variety of people that range in different beliefs. I'm not the only one seeking to protect you. There are many more who believe in the world you are trying to create. One day you will learn Arthur, one day you will understand, just how much they've done for you.”
A dull thud sounded as his sword hit the forest floor. He dropped to his knees in relief and awe. Hesitantly, he reached out and touched Merlin's cheek. “It was all you. All of the miracles, the something watching over me. It's been you this whole time.”
Merlin leaned into his hand as a sad smile turned up the corners of his lips. “You have no idea how hard it is to keep your arse safe, you giant prat.” When Merlin finally opened his eyes again and met his gaze, Arthur felt like he was seeing his manservant for the first time. Of course he had always thought Merlin a good and exceptionally loyal friend, but he was still a servant. In truth, all this time Merlin had been more of a man than even he. It inspired him, and humbled him to an almost embarrassing degree.
“Thank you.” he said, choking on the enormity of it all.
“I'm happy to serve you until the day I die Sire.”
Arthur searched his face and found nothing but complete honesty and loyalty. He smiled and hauled them both up, wrapping Merlin in a tight embrace. “You're going to tell me everything and convince me that magic isn't going to turn you evil one day, but for now we need to get back to the castle."
Just as soon as the words were out of his mouth the battle cry of another round of bandits rang from up ahead. Arthur turned to Merlin and let a sly grin creep over his features.
“Want to show me that you're not completely useless?”
Merlin grinned back and clapped a hand on his shoulder. “You have no idea how much I would like that.” They took off together through the woods, finally united as one force on the cusp of their destiny.
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A/N: I have no idea where that came from!! But I kind of want to live inside this fic. There could be more, but I just wanted to capture that one moment when Gauis' words made the difference. idek. My muse is apparently abusing me again.
Read my other stories at my master post here.
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♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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It's what happens in my mind!!
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It doesn't happen often, but as I was reading, I saw the whole fic with my eyes. I especially loved this moment:
Merlin sank to his knees in front of him, tears streaming down his dirty cheeks. He closed his eyes in submission and whispered his final words.
“It was all for you.”
So touching! I'm glad Arthur finally realised that magic can be good. Love it ith my whole heart!
*hugs*
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I feel so giddy and touched that 1. I made you tear up (I come from the world of public speaking and getting an audience to cry is the best thing ever) 2. that this is worthy to go in your memories
It's so short, but I just adore this ficlet. So glad you did too ♥
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<3
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I needed to hear that so much, especially after the end of Ep5 (or 4? The Wicked Day).
You took those much-needed words and ran with them - showed us how pivotal they were - how everything changes now because those words were said. It was the perfect coda - exactly what was needed, what IS needed as this show rolls onward to its conclusion.
With every possible magic reveal written by fandom, I don't see any way at all for the show writers to come up with a reveal that is entirely original, and not predicted by someone. But I think when it happens, I'd rather like it to be like this - with those words resonating in Arthur's mind. They offered so much hope.
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I'm so glad you enjoyed! I've been all emotional today, just in general and I'm writing these sad scenes for a new fic, so your kind words made me tear up a bit. :) Thank you for the sweet comment!
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I love how Arthur pointed his sword on Merlin:
“Sorcerer!” he spat as he pointed his sword toward Merlin. “You've been the traitor this entire time.” Anger masked the intense pain that was crushing his heart. Merlin took a quick step back, eyes blown wide in fear.
“No, never Arthur.”
He took two deliberate steps towards Merlin, lifting his sword and preparing to deliver a death blow.
SO EXCITING!
And this is so EMOTIONAL:
Merlin sank to his knees in front of him, tears streaming down his dirty cheeks. He closed his eyes in submission and whispered his final words.
“It was all for you.”
Awwww. ♥
I can't wait to see how the story of Arthur/Merlin/secret goes on in the series. After the Wicked Day I was wondering how the writers will reach the change. But after watching last episode with that epic Gaius-scene, it seems they try to do it slowly :)
TBH, I'd like to see an episode with a tense relationship and all that traitor-plot before Arthur really understands :)
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"But Merlin/Arthur are so IC in this story, it's great!"
Hearing this makes me SO happy. =D
p.s. I love your icons!!
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Oh, somestimes I fear that I'll be disappointed of the big reveal the series, esp. after reading stories like yours!
And I'm wondering if Arthur will find out in series 4 (finale?) or in season 5. But I guess season 5, maybe another person instead Arthur for season 4, hmhm. Well, we'll see :)
p.s. I love your icons!!
Awww, that makes me happy :) Thank you!
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Anyways.....*hugs* ♥
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HK
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That's how I saw Gauis' little speech too- the writers throwing us a bone and giving a little bit of hope that it won't be totally catastrophic when the big reveal actually happens!
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Thanks for reading =D ♥
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This is what I want. It's perfect. :-)
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