Merlin Holidays

Title: Excerpts From the Camelot Daily Gossip
Recipient: oestentia
Rating: PG
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 3524
Content Notes/Warnings: No warnings apply
Summary: Merlin arrives in Camelot. Arthur notices. A story told through newspaper excerpts.

Author's Notes: Dear Oestentia,
I was delighted to be able to write for you! Your suggestion of an epistolary took a bit of a strange turn and ended up taking place via the medium of a local alternative newspaper. The characters took on a life of their own. If they hadn't run up against a deadline, they might have carried on with their hijinks indefinitely.

I hope you enjoy this (and if you don't, I blame the staff of the Camelot Daily Gossip for running a shoddy publication. 😀).
Happy New Year!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/36100261

Title: Any Companion in the World but You
Recipient: lfb72
Rating: Teen
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 3.3K
Content Notes/Warnings: Modern AU, fluff, only one bed trope. There is some accidental cuddling while both are asleep but nothing sexual.

Summary: Merlin has worked for the Pendragon Conservancy for four years, but this is the first time he's been chosen to present at a conference. He's thoroughly excited, right up until the moment he finds out he's sharing a room with none other than Arthur Pendragon.

Author's Notes: Happy Holidays LFB72! The moment I read your prompt for a one room scenario I knew I had to fill it! I hope you enjoy this little piece of fluff. And many thanks to the mods for running such a fun event :) Title taken from The Tempest, full quote is: "I would not wish, / Any companion in the world but you."

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35838979

Title: The Book of Love
Recipient: mithian
Rating: Teen
Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Word Count: 28.5k
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Summary: Arthur isn't interested in Jace Storm, the superstar actor who apparently just ran past his bookshop. Arthur is interested in books – and maybe the slightly strange man hiding in the self-help section.
In which Gwaine signs knickers, Morgana kicks arse, and Cenred is a cheating thieving scumbag. Business as usual.

Author's Notes: Dear Mithian, I went with your cute bookshop prompt, although all of your prompts were tempting.Unfortunately Notting Hill was on the TV and things went a little awry from there.I do hope you enjoy this and have a lovely holiday season.
Thank you so much to my wonderful betas and cheerleaders for all your help and support. And huge thanks as always to the mods - you guys do a wonderful job running this fest, thank you for being so patient with me.

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35809258

Title: It looks like we’re in love
Recipient: candidlily
Rating: PG
Pairings: Gwaine/Percival, side pre Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 1.1K
Content Notes/Warnings: None

Summary: It looks like we’re in love. Or five persons that knew Percival were in love before them !

Author's Notes: Dear mixtapestar, I hope that you'll like this little fic! I loved so many of your prompts and ideas but I couldn't resist some Percy/Gwaine fluff! Happy Holidays!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35731363

Title: Wishing Moon
Recipient: greenforsnow
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Pairing: Gwen/Morgana
Word count: 2K
Additional Tags: Pining, Fealty, More or less canon compliant, Queen Gwen, Court Sorceress Morgana, Romantically charged binding of injuries

Summary: They’re riding to the sea, chasing a mermaid. Gwen hopes the arts of her court sorceress will prevail, and that she can find what's been lost between them.

Link to Fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35581345

Title: Frame of Mind
Recipient: rotrude
Rating: Teen
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Mithian & Arthur Pendragon, Mithian & Merlin, Gwen & Merlin, Gwen & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen & Mithian, Mithian & Rodor
Word Count: 4643
Content Notes/Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence, Minor character death, Minor injuries, Arthur knows about Merlin's magic, BAMF Merlin

Summary: King Arthur and his entourage are visiting Nemeth to sign a peace treaty when one of the councillors is murdered, casting suspicions on Camelot and doubt on the passing of the treaty. Now, Arthur, Merlin and Gwen, with the help of Princess Mithian, must find out who really killed him and why, before the treaty fails completely and the kingdoms are plunged into war.

Author's Notes: Hi rotrude! So, I really enjoyed writing this, even if it was a bit of a scramble to finish it. I haven't written Mithian before, so that was fun. Happy holidays, and I hope you like it! Thanks to Glon Morski for the quick beta!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35454037

Title: Art: The Ghost Ship
Recipient: Gilli_ann
Rating: Teen
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Medium: Pastel
Words: 1361

Content Notes/Warnings: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) Merlin (Merlin) Arthur Pendragon Ghosts, Flying dutchman, Sea Captain Arthur, Historical and Modern, Sea, Ships Angst with a Happy Ending.

Artist's Notes: I had a lovely time reading through all the wonderful prompts Gilli-ann created (some truly inspired ideas!) and it was hard to choose but ultimately I decided to go with a Ghost story theme. This was the one where the images were most vivid in my head so the myth of the flying dutchman - Merlin style is what I went for and I really hope you like what I have done.

Many thanks to my wonderful word betas and Alby Mangroves for being a fantastic art beta and very supportive and generally hugely talented and brilliant and a massive thank you to the mods for organising this fantastic fest

Summary: 2 pieces of Art to illustrate ‘Ghost Ship’

The Captain of the Flying Dutchman is cursed to sail the oceans for an eternity; never finding port, only other lost souls.

Merlin is a hapless paddleboarder, and a day in the bay goes badly wrong when a strong current sweeps him out to sea. As the light fades Merlin spies a vessel on the horizon and thinks it’s his salvation but as the ship approaches he realises it could be his doom.

Link to AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35469514

Title: Red is the Colour
Recipient: bruit_of_buss
Rating: Teen and up audiences
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Morgana/Gwen
Word Count: 5023
Content /Warnings: No archive warnings apply

Summary: When Morgana attempts to sow discord between Merlin and Arthur, she gets more than she bargained for - but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Author's Notes: Thank you for a lovely set of prompts - I was really struck by the red thread of fate prompt and set about to provide some fluff and happy endings for you. Some may see that I have appropriated Rhiannon from the Mabinogion within the story. I hope you enjoy it. Happy Holidays!


AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28242885

Title: baby, give me a sign (that you want to be mine)
Recipient: furloughday
Rating: Teen and Up
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: ~8200 words.
Content Notes/Warnings: Mild jealousy/possessive behaviour.
Summary: Arthur is under the (mistaken) impression that Merlin's neckerchief is a token of love. Merlin is under the (mistaken) impression that Arthur is in love with somebody else. It's a good thing neither of them is the jealous type, otherwise things could end up getting pretty awkward...
Author's Notes:

Dear furloughday,

I had a hard time deciding on which of your wonderful prompts to go with, so in the end I threw several of them into a blender and added a sprinkle of your other likes on top. I hope you enjoy the resulting concoction!

With thanks to the mods for their endless patience, and to my friend FF, without whose insight and encouragement I would still be trying to figure out where to start.

Wishing you safe and happy holidays, everyone!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28100010

Title: if you hadn't been you
Recipient: deli (deliciousirony)
Rating: Teen
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
Word Count: 14k
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Summary:
"Merlin twisted round in his new chair as Arthur scowled over his shoulder. 'He could be anyone, you know.'
'I got that part, yes,' Arthur said flatly.
'I’m just saying. He could be some creepy murderer for all you know. He could have magic!'
A flush crept across the back of Arthur’s neck. He turned fully to reply. 'I don’t care, alright? Why are you still talking to me?'
Merlin ignored the last part, raising his eyebrows in mock surprise. 'You would date a murderer?'"

A You've Got Mail AU in which Merlin owns a magic shop, Arthur works for his father in politics and they cannot stand each other. EmrysHimself and SirKnight, on the other hand, have struck up a burgeoning romance...

Author's Notes: This fic was very much out of my comfort zone, but so much fun to write! I couldn't help myself when I saw the prompt for a You've Got Mail AU, since I love that movie. I tried to keep the magic element, as requested, and work in as much mistaken identity and two-person love triangle shenanigans as I could ;) I hope you enjoy, deli!! Happy Holidays!

Thank you to my sister for keeping me on track and being the best cheerleader, and an eternal thank you to Meg and to Mia for being betas despite never having seen the movie. I couldn't do this without you guys!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27970376