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Merlin ([personal profile] ayoungboy) wrote2014-02-02 12:34 pm

We found love in a hopeless place

It's been 5 years since this whole nightmare began, and both sides had sustained incredible casualties. The whole of Europe was fairly decimated, but England was definitely the worst. Perhaps the worst of it all was the fact that Merlin didn't know if Arthur was dead or alive. Yes, he thought about him often. How stupid they'd both been. Merlin was willing to fight for what he believed in, but it hadn't been about him - it should have been about them, about working it out together. It should never have come to this.

He still wears the engagement ring on his finger. He's almost lost it once or twice, but it's still there - and he makes sure to take care of it and clean it, repair it. But that's not what this meeting it about; he's been selected to represent the magical community in the negotiations. All they wanted was their freedom back. Magic wasn't inherently evil; it was people that used it for nefarious purposes, people that mistreated it. They were willing to help put those people in jail. If only the non-magic users would understand.

They're meeting on what used to be Parliament, reduced to rubble, now. Merlin's fiddling with his hands, twisting the ring nervously. They've set up wards already; there are a few other magical delegates and guards there, but Merlin is to do the central talking. Still, there's only so much they can guard against, and if the non-magic users decide to attack…well, the magic users weren't going to be too keen on reopening negotiations after that.
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-23 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's why you love me." Arthur tips Merlin's chin up and kisses him.
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-24 07:44 am (UTC)(link)
"What about my good looks?"
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-24 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Moderate? Excuse me?" Arthur huffs.
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-25 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
"Much better." Arthur smirks, leaning in for another kiss.
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-25 12:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"This is much better in real life." Arthur pulls a face. "Can't you teleport into my tent?"
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-25 12:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then it would cause a panic." Arthur sighs. "Okay, not a good idea."
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-25 12:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, some of my people here know about our past. Like Gwen." Arthur isn't sure if he has mentioned to Merlin that Gwen is part of the group at his camp.
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-25 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"She is. Sorry, I should have mentioned it sooner." He smiles apologetically.
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-25 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"She was happy to hear that you're alive and kicking, too." Arthur smiles.
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-25 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"Seems like it." Arthur strokes the back of his hand over Merlin's cheek. "She was also very happy to hear that we've rekindled our relationship."
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-25 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"She asked and I didn't want to lie. She also asked if she'll still be our bridesmaid." Arthur grins.
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[personal profile] royalpratness 2014-02-25 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's what I told her." Arthur kisses Merlin's temple. "Can't wait to see you properly tomorrow."
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"Yeah, sure." Arthur pulls away, waiting for Merlin to move.

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