Title: All Our Stars Shine Brighter Together
Recipient: rayvn_ashling
Rating: PG
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Lancelot, Gwaine/Percival, Hunith/Uther Pendragon, Morgana/Will
Word Count: 16,555
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Summary:Hunith and Uther offer a solution when the winter holiday celebrations
bring dread rather than joy to Arthur, Merlin, and Morgana. Much to
everyone's surprise, Uther welcomes his children and their extended
family of friends for a multi-day, multi-holiday celebration. A little
snow, lots of food and laughter, celebration, and more than a little
love.
Author's Notes: Beginning:
Hi Rayvn! Nice to meet you! I tried to fit almost everything you said you liked into this story, and ended up with the longest story I've ever written. (Since I didn't think I could do any of your prompts well, I tried to put in almost every like that you mentioned!) What an experience it's been for me :). Thanks for a request that ended up helping me push past my self-created boundaries. I dearly hope I managed to get some stuff in there that you'll like! Wishing you a wonderful winters and the happiest of any holidays that you celebrate!
Many thanks to the wonderful mods for their hard work and patience. This exchange is a wonderful gift you've given the fandom!
End Notes:
You wonderful ones will be named later after I de-anon:
_____________, thank you so very much for beta-ing this from start to finish, and even more, for holding my hand along the way. (Is that last comma ok?) I learn a lot from working with you, even if I give you a hard time sometimes, and I truly appreciate your generous offers of help. You deserve a special fandom award, both for all the beta work you do, but also for building this community by constantly encouraging us to connect with each other via comments, chatzy, etc.
_______________, your enthusiasm and joyful appreciation helped me through some of my roughest rough spots when I was frozen with insecurity! I doubt you really know how special you are!
_______________, your help was invaluable in so many ways. I was so lost and unable to latch on to anything. You are a brilliant brain-stormer. Your insightful critique has been invaluable in helping me go deeper in my writing. Also, thanks so much for this lovely title!
And to all you lovelies at Chatzy who kicked me out of chat when I needed to go write, or who sprinted with me, told me I could do it, answered my questions about writing, etc. I can't thank you all enough for the help and support!
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http://merlin-chat.livejournal.com/488.htmlJoin us for rewatches, sprints, far-ranging conversation, story recs, etc.
Comments are more than welcome!
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