Merlin Holidays

Title: The Shoemaker
Recipient: sophinisba
Author: anonymous
Rating: NC-17
Pairings: Freya/Gwen, (background Arthur/Merlin, Freya/Merlin)
Word Count: 23K
Content/Warnings: Reincarnation, romance/adventure, crossdressing, strap-ons, genderqueer character
Summary: Historical magical AU. In turn-of-the-century Glastonbury, Freya Lake heads up an orphanage for magical children. And despite all of the seers’ dire warnings, Freya is happy; her infatuation with the shoemaker’s apprentice—who may or may not be a girl underneath his shirt and trousers—is slowly coming to a head. But then a woman claiming to be Morgana le Fay shows up on the orphanage steps, demanding to see Emrys, and Freya is forced to rearrange her priorities.
Author's Notes: Sophie, I was absolutely delighted when I got my assignment; I’ve been wanting to write about both Freya and Gwen for a while now. I hope you enjoy!
Thanks to C, F, and J for being astoundingly cheerful cheerleaders and betas.
Disclaimer: The characters depicted herein belong to Shine and BBC. I make no profit from this endeavor.

The Shoemaker