Title: The Hand of Time: The Future Perfect Remix
Link:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/10971900Pairing: Merlin / Arthur Pendragon,
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 11,816
Content: Future!Fic, Post-Apocalyptic AU, Remix, Artificial Intelligence, Dragons, Fluff, Angst
Summary:Arthur and Merlin return with Balinor, the only man who can save Camelot from the vengeful creature that Merlin released from the citadel's dungeons. When Balinor is injured in a bandit attack, he survives, thanks to Arthur’s skill in battle, and Merlin’s skill in healing. In the events that follow, all three men are forced to confront the past that haunts them, as they strive to overcome the threat.
Author’s notes: This story was written for this year’s Camelot Remix fest as a remix of the amazing
Scotscookie’s incredible story
“Gulf of Years”.
Scotscookie created a (vastly superior) alternative ending to the episode “The Last Dragonlord”. In Cookie’s story, Balinor survives, and then... *NO SPOILERS*! Go and read it! It's fantastic!
Cookie, you have created such a tremendous range of beloved stories that I really struggled to decide on which one to remix. Apart from anything else, I really didn’t want to screw this up because I’m such a massive die-hard Cookie fan! Anyway, dear Cookie, this is for you! I do hope that you don’t hate what I’ve done. Thank you so much for generously opening up your collection of stories to this amazing fest.
Huge thanks to my wonderful beta reader,
Archaeologist_d, who provided much-needed sound advice. Any remaining mistakes, purple prose, repetition, plot holes, or general irritations are all mine. Thank you also to the mods for your hard work in matching us, for matching me to such a fantastic author, and for keeping this wonderful fest alive. DISCLAIMER: Not my characters, I’m not getting paid.