FIC: The Cat Thief [T] Merlin/Arthur

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Title: The Cat Thief
Recipient: Kirbymatsu  merthurallure
Rating: Teen and up
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: ~2,700
Content Notes/Warnings: None

Summary: Merlin’s grumpy old cat has gone missing and he’s desperate to get him back.

Author's Notes: Kirbymatsu, thank you for great prompts and although this small fic isn’t exactly what you asked for, I hope it’s close enough for you to enjoy it anyway. Happy holidays!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27758893

FIC: Let Your Heart Be Light [T] Merlin/Arthur, Morgana/Leon

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Title: Let Your Heart Be Light
Recipient: cassie_black
Rating: T
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Morgana/Leon
Word Count: 27,852
Content Notes/Warnings: None.
Summary:: Ever since their father passed away, Arthur can admit that maybe he's a bit overly involved with his sister's family life. Sure his commitment to being a part of his two young niece's lives has cost him more than one boyfriend, but being the Favourite Uncle is more than worth it. That is, until Morgana hires Merlin, a young PhD student, as their new nanny.

Suddenly, everyone is singing Merlin's praises. Though he tries to play nice, Arthur can’t help but feel like he’s being edged out of his own family every time Merlin shows up during his quality time with his nieces. Luckily, he has Christmas in the family cottage to look forward to -- six whole days of fun family traditions and absolutely no Merlin … or so he thinks.

Author's Notes:
cassie_black, I had SUCH a hard time choosing between your wonderful prompts! I honestly wish I had time to write them all, but this is the one that wormed its way into my brain immediately and would not leave, so I went ahead with it! I hope very much that it’s to your liking and that you’re having a lovely holiday season!

To my beta and my brit picker: I’ll credit you both properly after reveals, but thank you so much to my beta for all your amazing support and encouragement and for never making fun of me and my many typos! <3

Thank you so much to my Brit Picker (and bonus beta) for all your help in getting this fic up to snuff! I loved hearing all your stories and really appreciate your help. <3

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27800518

FIC: look this way and say "i love you" [T] Merlin/Arthur

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Title: look this way and say "i love you"
Recipient: bunnysworld
Rating: T
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Word Count: 10,483
Content Notes/Warnings: Some cursing but that's pretty much it
Summary: In which Merlin is a superhero just trying to do his job, convinced the school's golden boy is onto him, and Arthur is just trying to ask his crush out before winter break.
Author's Notes: So, this is slightly off of what you asked for, but I tried to hit as many of your likes as I could, so I hope you enjoy it anyway!

My betas were absolutely lovely despite the fact that I asked two days before the deadline. Thank you, I love y'all so much.

The T rating is for language, and the title is from the Cardcaptor Sakura theme for reasons.

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27959726