As One We Stand
Arthur and Merlin in the woods
Title: As One We Stand
Author: BGN_846
Artist: Malus_sieversii
Pairings/Characters: Merlin & Arthur Pendragon
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 70,022
Warnings: Mild gore
Disclaimer: N/A
Author's notes: First off, I want to say a special thank you to my beta Ragewerthers for helping me along the way when my muse would fight me. You're a rockstar and I couldn't have done this without you. Secondly, my artist Malus_sieversii knocked it outta the park, like seriously, I feel so honored to have landed a spot with such a talented artist. So thank you both for all the help!!!
I hope everyone enjoys the fic, it was fun to write and I will say I wanted to write a Merthur fic but my ace-wired brain kept going down the super bromance path, which I still like just as much, so please give it a try even without the romance, there's lots of fluff and hugging and men being good bros lol
Artist's notes:
Summary: Canon era, canon divergent featuring BAMF!Merlin, irritatingly confusing Kilgharrah, mentally exhausted Arthur, and a very impatient Morgause.
Growing up in isolation with his father and a handful of druids, Merlin has been trained in the arts of magic and self-defense. He's also good with a sword, knows how to evade the enemy and is quite literally dying of boredom. NOTHING exciting ever happens aside from the stories his father tells him of days long past about the evils of the outside world.
All this changes when a chance encounter leads Merlin to save Arthur Pendragon’s life. He soon discovers he's got a shared destiny with the pratty prince. (who does not like his magic, not one bit)
Merlin thought his life was boring before, now he's not sure what to think. In a matter of a few weeks, he's met a dragon, promised to set him free, and may or may not have been tasked with usurping the king! He's managed on his own for this long, what's the worst that could happen? He spends the rest of his life alone, that's what!
Story link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/58339384
Art link: https://www.tumblr.com/waitinginamountain/759387469157367808/asonewestand?source=share