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A Pendragon's Heart (Is a Terrible Thing) by pepperlandgirl (R)
Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin , past Uther/Ygraine
Length: 2,608 words
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pepperlandgirl4
Author Website: Legends of Merlin
Why this must be read:
Author's Summary: Uther has never understood his son's relationship with his manservant and thinks it may just be a one-off fling, that is until one day when Merlin is found bloody and beaten and is fighting for his life. Uther finds his son huddled up in his chambers crying, and reminds him of how he felt when Ygraine was dying/ had died. Without saying a word he comforts his son and begins to understand their relationship
I really liked how this author portrayed Uther. In so many fics, he's simply a two-dimensional tyrant, only out to kill every magical person he finds and thwart Arthur in all the good things he tries to accomplish. And yet in canon even, there are moments where his deep love for his children are showcased and highlighted. It's that second part of his character that is brought into vivid light by Pepper's lovely characterizing hands. Uther's wisdom and deep abiding love for his son come forward when Merlin is severely injured and Arthur's deep devotion for his manservent comes to light. Even though he may not agree with this relationship, he still supports his son in this time of crisis and provides comfort where he can. I adored the glimpses we got of their father/son relationship, both in past and present. Pepper provides layers to Uther's character with these flashes into the lives of the Pendragons and their loved ones. With lyrical story-telling and emotional intensity, we are provided with an Uther who is both the hard monarch we know him as and the loving father we know he is capable of being.
A Pendragon's Heart (Is a Terrible Thing)
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin , past Uther/Ygraine
Length: 2,608 words
Author on LJ:
pepperlandgirl4Author Website: Legends of Merlin
Why this must be read:
Author's Summary: Uther has never understood his son's relationship with his manservant and thinks it may just be a one-off fling, that is until one day when Merlin is found bloody and beaten and is fighting for his life. Uther finds his son huddled up in his chambers crying, and reminds him of how he felt when Ygraine was dying/ had died. Without saying a word he comforts his son and begins to understand their relationship
I really liked how this author portrayed Uther. In so many fics, he's simply a two-dimensional tyrant, only out to kill every magical person he finds and thwart Arthur in all the good things he tries to accomplish. And yet in canon even, there are moments where his deep love for his children are showcased and highlighted. It's that second part of his character that is brought into vivid light by Pepper's lovely characterizing hands. Uther's wisdom and deep abiding love for his son come forward when Merlin is severely injured and Arthur's deep devotion for his manservent comes to light. Even though he may not agree with this relationship, he still supports his son in this time of crisis and provides comfort where he can. I adored the glimpses we got of their father/son relationship, both in past and present. Pepper provides layers to Uther's character with these flashes into the lives of the Pendragons and their loved ones. With lyrical story-telling and emotional intensity, we are provided with an Uther who is both the hard monarch we know him as and the loving father we know he is capable of being.
A Pendragon's Heart (Is a Terrible Thing)
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I'm adding this author to my must read list
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