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crack_van2011-03-06 11:17 pm
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More Than A Game by chaletian; PG
Fandom: MERLIN
Characters/Pairing: Arthur/Gwen-ish, Merlin, Morgana
Length: One-shot
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chaletian
Author's website: Her website, although I am not sure how up-to-date it is
Why this story must be read: This story basically defies categorization. It starts out humorously, turns a bit romantic, and then does a 180 to angsty and serious, and yet, it all works. I love how in-character everyone is, from Arthur's royal dorkiness to Merlin's knowing snarkiness to Gwen's concern and perceptiveness about Morgana and Morgana's changing loyalties. Note: It was written some time during S2.
Traditionally, when someone calls into question Arthur Pendragon’s bravery, there’s a lot of shouting and swords and fights to the death. But Arthur’s currently naked in the bath and he can’t help but feel he’s at a slight disadvantage, so he contents himself with sneering and saying, “Poppycock!” which isn’t half as satisfying as, say, cutting off one of Merlin’s limbs and forcing him to eat it.
More Than A Game
Characters/Pairing: Arthur/Gwen-ish, Merlin, Morgana
Length: One-shot
Author on LJ:
chaletian Author's website: Her website, although I am not sure how up-to-date it is
Why this story must be read: This story basically defies categorization. It starts out humorously, turns a bit romantic, and then does a 180 to angsty and serious, and yet, it all works. I love how in-character everyone is, from Arthur's royal dorkiness to Merlin's knowing snarkiness to Gwen's concern and perceptiveness about Morgana and Morgana's changing loyalties. Note: It was written some time during S2.
Traditionally, when someone calls into question Arthur Pendragon’s bravery, there’s a lot of shouting and swords and fights to the death. But Arthur’s currently naked in the bath and he can’t help but feel he’s at a slight disadvantage, so he contents himself with sneering and saying, “Poppycock!” which isn’t half as satisfying as, say, cutting off one of Merlin’s limbs and forcing him to eat it.
More Than A Game