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The Promise Within by MK_Yujji (R)
Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Author on LJ: N/A
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:
A completely unique story in which a ritual pulls Arthur's latent magic to the surface. A fabulous look into what would happen between Arthur and Uther should Arthur become the very thing that Uther hates. And how that very thing brings Merlin and Arthur closer together. Completely well-written and beautiful.
For the first time since they’d finally found Arthur, safe and sound if not quite exactly how he’d been when they’d lost him, Merlin lost his temper.
“Do not lay there and whine about how I can not possibly understand how hard and awful this is for you. You’ve been magic for three weeks, Arthur. I’ve been magic my entire life. I grew up as hidden away as my mother could make me, being told over and over and over again that discovery meant death. I stand against my own kind to protect you and this kingdom and even your bloody father knowing that I save the very people that would have me executed for the magic that saves them. And this magic of mine? This easy magic? You’re right. It is easy. So easy and so familiar to me that I nearly get myself caught on a daily basis because it bloody well hurts not to use it. It’s like trying to hold your breath every minute of every day. So boo hoo hoo, Arthur Pendragon sees colors that give him a headache because he refuses to learn how to control it. Try living my life for a day.”
The blonde shifted uncomfortably and looked away before sighing and looking back, a plaintive expression on his face. “All my life I’ve seen and heard the evil of magic. I’ve fought it. I’ve trained my knights to fight it. I’ve handed over men and women, some of them barely more than children, for mere suspicion of it and watched them die for it. How am I supposed to just accept that now I am it, that this magic is going to creep around and twist me up inside and make me everything I’ve ever fought against?”
“Evil is not confined to or defined by sorcery and magic, Arthur.” Merlin sighed and rubbed his hands over his eyes. Sometimes Arthur could be so very obtuse. He blamed Uther. “For every Valiant there is a Lancelot. For every Nimueh, there is a Gaius. For every Uther, there is an Arthur. You cannot just say ‘well, he is magic, so he must be evil.’ Or ‘well, he’s not magic, so he must be good.’ Life doesn’t work that way.”
Author's Summary:
This is not as destiny intended, young warlock. You are meant to be the magical side of this coin, not the young Pendragon. I can no longer clearly see what path destiny will follow.
An ancient ceremony alters the course of destiny and everyone must face choices that no one expected. As Uther’s hatred of magic clashes with his love for his son, Arthur sees everything in a different light.
The Promise Within by MK_Yujji
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Author on LJ: N/A
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:
A completely unique story in which a ritual pulls Arthur's latent magic to the surface. A fabulous look into what would happen between Arthur and Uther should Arthur become the very thing that Uther hates. And how that very thing brings Merlin and Arthur closer together. Completely well-written and beautiful.
For the first time since they’d finally found Arthur, safe and sound if not quite exactly how he’d been when they’d lost him, Merlin lost his temper.
“Do not lay there and whine about how I can not possibly understand how hard and awful this is for you. You’ve been magic for three weeks, Arthur. I’ve been magic my entire life. I grew up as hidden away as my mother could make me, being told over and over and over again that discovery meant death. I stand against my own kind to protect you and this kingdom and even your bloody father knowing that I save the very people that would have me executed for the magic that saves them. And this magic of mine? This easy magic? You’re right. It is easy. So easy and so familiar to me that I nearly get myself caught on a daily basis because it bloody well hurts not to use it. It’s like trying to hold your breath every minute of every day. So boo hoo hoo, Arthur Pendragon sees colors that give him a headache because he refuses to learn how to control it. Try living my life for a day.”
The blonde shifted uncomfortably and looked away before sighing and looking back, a plaintive expression on his face. “All my life I’ve seen and heard the evil of magic. I’ve fought it. I’ve trained my knights to fight it. I’ve handed over men and women, some of them barely more than children, for mere suspicion of it and watched them die for it. How am I supposed to just accept that now I am it, that this magic is going to creep around and twist me up inside and make me everything I’ve ever fought against?”
“Evil is not confined to or defined by sorcery and magic, Arthur.” Merlin sighed and rubbed his hands over his eyes. Sometimes Arthur could be so very obtuse. He blamed Uther. “For every Valiant there is a Lancelot. For every Nimueh, there is a Gaius. For every Uther, there is an Arthur. You cannot just say ‘well, he is magic, so he must be evil.’ Or ‘well, he’s not magic, so he must be good.’ Life doesn’t work that way.”
Author's Summary:
This is not as destiny intended, young warlock. You are meant to be the magical side of this coin, not the young Pendragon. I can no longer clearly see what path destiny will follow.
An ancient ceremony alters the course of destiny and everyone must face choices that no one expected. As Uther’s hatred of magic clashes with his love for his son, Arthur sees everything in a different light.
The Promise Within by MK_Yujji