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In Time Of Trial by Shine (NC-17)
Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Length: 37K
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shinetheway
Author Website: Her master fic list is here.
Why this must be read:
Series 2 of Merlin premieres today (\o/) and I've been saving this wonderful rec in celebration.
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boxofmagic, Merlin fandom's Big Bang challenge, yielded some great long stories, but In Time Of Trial is my absolute favorite.
There are so many things to love about this story. The richest of the historical detail, the gripping political intrigue, the epic sweep of the plot, and last but not least, the incredible lengths Merlin will go to for Arthur, and vice versa.
In Time Of Trial does a brilliant job of showing Arthur and Merlin the way I like them best- together, kicking ass, taking names, and forging a new Camelot from the smoldering ashes of the old. I kind of want to punch the air just talking about how amazing this story is.
"Magic?" Gawain said, disbelievingly. "But--Arthur hates magic."
"Arthur is Uther's loyal son," Merlin countered, lifting his chin stubbornly. "He supported his father's laws regarding magic, placing his own opinions aside for the good of Camelot. But his father has betrayed him. While the sorcerers that wield it may use it for evil purposes, Arthur does not believe that magic is evil, and he will not reject a tool that may assist him in his goal."
"But where will he find a wizard willing to help him?" Kay asked suspiciously. "No wizard would willingly help a Pendragon--haven't enough of them attacked the prince to prove that?"
"Not every wizard hates Arthur Pendragon," Merlin said, and he hoped his nervousness wasn't visible. "There is one who is loyal to him, above all others. Who would die for him. Someone whose destiny it is to protect Arthur from all enemies." Oh, the Dragon would have laughed to hear him. Merlin was suddenly very glad that he hadn't bothered to go visit the Dragon this time. He really didn't want to hear what it would have thought of this particular adventure.
Kay and Gawain looked stunned, and maybe feeling the first glimmers of hope. "Who is it?" Kay demanded, and Merlin smiled. He hoped it didn't look as strained as he felt.
Merlin waited a handful of seconds, then raised his hands up dramatically and let the magic blaze up in his face. Kay and Gawain's swords, secure in their sheaths, came to his hand. Merlin grinned at the shock on the faces of the knights, the dawning realization of what he was. "Me," Merlin said.
In Time Of Trial
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Length: 37K
Author on LJ:
shinethewayAuthor Website: Her master fic list is here.
Why this must be read:
Series 2 of Merlin premieres today (\o/) and I've been saving this wonderful rec in celebration.
boxofmagic, Merlin fandom's Big Bang challenge, yielded some great long stories, but In Time Of Trial is my absolute favorite. There are so many things to love about this story. The richest of the historical detail, the gripping political intrigue, the epic sweep of the plot, and last but not least, the incredible lengths Merlin will go to for Arthur, and vice versa.
In Time Of Trial does a brilliant job of showing Arthur and Merlin the way I like them best- together, kicking ass, taking names, and forging a new Camelot from the smoldering ashes of the old. I kind of want to punch the air just talking about how amazing this story is.
"Magic?" Gawain said, disbelievingly. "But--Arthur hates magic."
"Arthur is Uther's loyal son," Merlin countered, lifting his chin stubbornly. "He supported his father's laws regarding magic, placing his own opinions aside for the good of Camelot. But his father has betrayed him. While the sorcerers that wield it may use it for evil purposes, Arthur does not believe that magic is evil, and he will not reject a tool that may assist him in his goal."
"But where will he find a wizard willing to help him?" Kay asked suspiciously. "No wizard would willingly help a Pendragon--haven't enough of them attacked the prince to prove that?"
"Not every wizard hates Arthur Pendragon," Merlin said, and he hoped his nervousness wasn't visible. "There is one who is loyal to him, above all others. Who would die for him. Someone whose destiny it is to protect Arthur from all enemies." Oh, the Dragon would have laughed to hear him. Merlin was suddenly very glad that he hadn't bothered to go visit the Dragon this time. He really didn't want to hear what it would have thought of this particular adventure.
Kay and Gawain looked stunned, and maybe feeling the first glimmers of hope. "Who is it?" Kay demanded, and Merlin smiled. He hoped it didn't look as strained as he felt.
Merlin waited a handful of seconds, then raised his hands up dramatically and let the magic blaze up in his face. Kay and Gawain's swords, secure in their sheaths, came to his hand. Merlin grinned at the shock on the faces of the knights, the dawning realization of what he was. "Me," Merlin said.
In Time Of Trial
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