Merlin Holidays

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

Title: octarine
Recipient: dreammaidenn
Rating: M
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Arthur/Gwen, Morgana/Leon
Word Count: 10,865 words.
Content Notes/Warnings: [highlight for spoilers] *Soulmates in this universe are pre-determined and sleeping with non-bonded individuals is largely taboo, so while it’s not strictly dub-con, consent between soulmates is slightly problematic and a recurring theme throughout the story*
Summary: Merlin isn't Arthur's soulmate, and Arthur isn't Merlin's, yet somehow in spite of themselves they're everything to one another. Which is why, when Arthur finally starts seeing in colour, he isn't willing to let Merlin go without a fight.

Author's Notes: Dear dreammaidenn, I was so pleased when I got your name for my assignment – I’ve enjoyed reading your fic and I think we like a lot of the same tropes so I had a great time writing for this prompt. That said, as usual the story kind of got away from me a bit, so I hope it still fulfils the spirit if not the letter of your request. Happy holidays!

Thank you so much to my beta reader, D, for your speedy last-minute help in getting this ready for posting. I wouldn’t have made it to the finish line without your help and encouragement – you’re a superstar!

And to our mods, thank you for your patience and for setting all of this up for us! You guys are amazing :)

AO3 link to fanwork: http://archiveofourown.org/works/8857564

Title: Merry Christmas, Cabbage Head
Recipient: nomical
Rating: G
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Leon/Morgana, Elena/Gwaine
Word Count: 3796
Content Notes/Warnings:
Summary: To say that Merlin was upset about spending Christmas with Uther Pendragon was putting it mildly...
Author's Notes: This is a combination of two of your prompts (the gang getting ready for the holidays and first Christmas with their partners family). I’ve had great fun writing it so I hope you enjoy it!! Huge thanks to alafaye and thedragonsinger for beta-ing.

AO3 link to fanwork: http://archiveofourown.org/works/2663537

Title: Love on the Campus of Dragons
Recipient: sstormc
Author: anonymous
Rating: NC-17
Characters/pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Arthur/Gwen, Gwen/Lance, Morgana/Leon, Arthur/Gwaine, Elyan, Percival
Wordcount: 9,206 words
Content/Warnings:: Explicit sex, swears
Author’s Note: I tried to make it British. Really, I did. But, it’s American. Sorry.
AN2: Dude, I am so funny. Don’t you just love my clever title that sounds almost but not entirely completely unlike a romantic ballad? And my summary that (very badly) parallels the legends?
Summary: The golden age of the fencers of Camelot University may have come to an end as a betrayal rocks their foundations. Can Merlin bring them back together? Or will another secret tear him apart as well?
Disclaimer: The characters depicted herein belong to Shine and BBC. I make no profit from this endeavor.

Love on the Campus of Dragons