Merlin Holidays

Title: say it will always be like this (the three of us together)
Recipient: afreezingnote
Rating: T
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur/Gwen
Word Count: 7400
Content Notes/Warnings: No archive warnings apply

Summary: The journey from maidservant to queen wasn’t always easy. Fortunately, Gwen had Arthur and Merlin by her side to share laughter, tears, and kisses.

Author's Notes:

Happy Holidays, afreezingnote! Thank you for giving me so many excellent prompts to choose from. It was difficult to pick just one. In the end, I took two and tried to combine them. I hope that you enjoy it!

Thank you, mods for continuing to host this amazing fest! I know it takes a lot of effort, but it’s so much fun.

(Prompts chosen:

1. Merlin/Arthur/Gwen, canon era, domestic fluff

8. The transition from commoner to queen is sure to be filled with difficulties, despairs, and delights. Gwen is strong, intelligent, and graceful enough to handle it, but she's not facing these challenges alone. Her new husband and her best friend are there for her, sometimes in ways she never expected.)

The title is adapted from “Mint Car” by the Cure

Disclaimer: Merlin characters are the property of Shine and BBC. No profit is being made, and no copyright infringement is intended.

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27784702

Title: Without A Doubt
Recipient: Just__Sparks
Rating: T
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur/Gwen
Word Count: 4289
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Summary: As noble as they are, as much as they try to deny it, EVERYONE knows how much Arthur and Merlin pine for each other. Gwen has some interesting ideas. A snowed-in New Year's Eve, a New Year's Day luncheon at Morgana's and some interesting variations on seasonal karaoke.
Author's Notes: For Just__Sparks.
Dear Just__Sparks, I really hope you like this. I did try to start with your prompts, but...well...you'll see. Wishing you a most wonderful new year!
Dear Mods, Thank you SO MUCH for making sure this fest happened, and for your remarkable patience in accommodating me so that I could participate!
Dear @Plutonia, Thanks for helping out when I needed help. You're the best!
Dear @Guessimaclotpole, Big thanks for the last minute read-through, kind words and suggestions!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/17304659

Title: A Lord Without Land
Recipient: fleete
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: Gwen/Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 7,383
Content Notes/Warnings: No archive warning apply
Summary: Later, Merlin would reflect that it was probably Gwen’s presence that saved his life. Or —because there was some part of him that wanted to believe Arthur could never kill him— saved him from eternal banishment.
Author's Notes:

AO3 link to fanwork: http://archiveofourown.org/works/2651582