Thank you and Masterlist
Thank you all for taking part on our four Holiday Exchange Fest. Every time we do this fest im in awed of all the positive response. This year, as the years before we have many great stories and a beautiful piece of art. A massive thanks to all the writers, artist, lookers, readers and commentators for being part of this community.
Our motto is -you are all the heart and soul of the community and without you there would be no function. We couldn't express how thankful, privileged and grateful to each and everyone of you we are. I honestly couldn't imagine how amazing this community would have become when it was created. Here to another successful year!!
This community runs the way it does because I relied on my wonderful co-mods. Special thanks to our Wednesday mod, candream, who does our masterlist, who also helps me when my internet was out or when this mod forgets to get the prompt up on time. To our Friday mod,aku-rin, who does all the signs up. Also, thanks to digthewriter who join us this year and who does our AO3 things. They keep things in function when I am not around.
There’re many things that we want to accomplish with the community in the upcoming year.We are always looking for things that interests you and that are fun/challenging to do.
Also, there’s an AO3 Holiday Exchange Fest 2015 Collection if you wish to post your work on AO3.
The masterlist for this year Holiday Exchange Fest is below, don’t forget to read and comment on the wonderful entries.
Ho, ho, ho! by archaeologist_d for brunettepet |Merlin/Arthur | PG-13| WARNINGS:Language
Summary: Arthur and Merlin have an annual competition for who has found the ugliest Christmas sweater. This year they both think they've got it in the bag.
Missteps and Mistletoe by bunnysworld for dk323 |Merlin/Arthur | NC-17|
Summary:Arthur has been back for a few months when Christmas looms at the horizon. Since he’s very interested in it, Merlin tries to do everything to make this first Christmas a memorable one. But then there’s black ice and a tumble.
Because I Love You by narlth for digthewriter |Merlin/Arthur | NC-17 |
Summary: Merlin and Arthur have been dating for a while, but once again Arthur is reluctant to let Merlin close to others who he holds dear. Leaving Merlin himself wondering over where he really stands.
Someone Old, Something New by gilli_ann for amarie_authiel |Arthur/Merlin | G |
Summary: When he learns why Merlin keeps volunteering to play Santa for charity, Arthur reveals his true, generous self- and his heart.
The Prince and The Sidhe by dead_pendragon for dreammaidenn |Merlin/Arthur | G |
Summary: In which Merlin is a Sidhe, and Arthur isn't that oblivious afterall.
Happy Christmas, Oblivion by alilypea for knowmefirst |Percival/Gwaine | PG | WARNINGS: Fluff is high, drinking is mentioned.
Summary: Percival is sick of Gwaine going after other people, and Gwaine is sick of having to. With a little interfering, and a lot of alcohol Christmas might turn out after all.
Sweet Christmas by side_steppings for narlth |Merlin/Arthur | G |
Summary: After discovering Merlin's love of sweet treats (and handsome kings), Arthur concocts a plan.
Arthur's Decision by digthewriter for archaeologist_d |Merlin/Arthur | NC-17 | WARNINGS: Sexual content. Canon-AU. Vague ending is vague.
Summary: "Merlin has magic." Arthur'd pretended that he hadn't heard his father, and had schooled his expression in front of Merlin.
The Dilemma by celeste9 for dylogger |Percival/Gwaine | G |
Summary: Leon couldn’t quite put his finger on it, but something was different.
The First Noel by alx_diamond for cd_mods |Arthur/Merlin | PG-13 |
Summary: Arthur's father and Arthur's husband have never really got on. But it's Christmas, and Christmas is a time for families-no matter how contrary they may be.
Cold Kisses by knowmefirst for alafaye |Arthur/Merlin | G | WARNINGS: Cannon AU, fluff.
Summary: Arthur gives Merlin a cold kiss.
Creatures of Magic by dylogger for morena_evensong |gen (Merlin, Diamair, Aithusa, Vilia, Unicorn) | G/SFW | WARNINGS: a bit of sad
Summary: The creatures of magic help Merlin grieve.
Lead me back home by aeris444 for eurydice72 |Percival/Merlin | PG-13 | WARNINGS: mention of past violence
Summary: In the central London police station where he had been working for seven years, Percival was known as the “Old ladies favourite” or the “Puppies saviour”.
One Year of Snow by dreammaidenn for clea2011 |Arthur/Merlin | PG |
Summary: Camelot has been cursed with eternal snow, or at least it seems like it, and Merlin tries to show Arthur it’s not all that bad.
Just the Beginning by morena_evensong for celeste9 |None (knights friendship) | G |
Summary: For most it would begin with the Holy Grail. But for Leon, it began long before that, when myths were not yet myths and the Grail was known as the Cup of Life. Crossover with Indiana Jones.
The Things we do as Parents by knowmefirst for alx_diamond |Arthur/Merlin | G | WARNINGS: Canon Au, fluff, kid!drabble (kind of)
Summary: Arthur kids surprise him with dinner.
Five Times Being a Wealthy British Playboy/Undercover Agent Interfered With Arthur Pendragon’s Love Life (and One Time It Didn’t) by brunettepet for dead_pendragon |Arthur/Others, Arthur/Merlin | PG | WARNINGS: Arthur's handler Merlin seems to enjoy throwing Arthur under the bus.
Summary: Just what is says on the box
Christmas Snogs by alafaye for side_steppings |Merlin/Arthur | PG |
Summary: Arthur's gets a temporary roommate for Christmas, but it leads to something even better.
Magical Studies 101 by clea2011 for cas_tielle |Arthur/Merlin | PG |
Summary: Magical Studies wasn't a proper subject. So it wasn't really fair that it was so popular, or that the department was expanding. Arthur was determined not to like the new teacher. Even if he did have cheekbones to die for.
Yule Surprise by ajsrandom for gilli_ann |Arthur/Morgana | PG |
Summary: Arthur explains Yule traditions to Morgana, who's still new to Camelot.
Enter the Dark by eurydice72 for jungle_ride |Balinor/Hunith | PG-13 |
Summary: Modern AU. The only way for Hunith to protect herself from the monsters that roam the night, spreading the deadly virus that is slowly destroying humanity, is to hide away in her basement and pray they don't force their way in.
Until the night her brother Gaius arrives with two strangers ready to show her there's another.
Like Fools We Rush In by cas_tielle for bunnysworld |Merlin/Arthur | T |
Summary: Traveling during the holiday season is a feat attempted only by the clinically insane.
Skipping To The Best Part by jungle_ride for ajsrandom |Merlin/Morgana | PG-13 |
Summary: Modern!AU. Merlin and Morgana get snowed in.
“Yeah. It would just be you and me.” Merlin grins as he bops their shoulders together. Morgana’s interest perks up considerably at that. It sounded like the medicine the doctor never prescribed. Morgana lips start to turn upwards into a smile.
“We haven’t had that in a while.” Merlin adds and Morgana’s thoughts turn melancholy all of a sudden as she thinks about why they haven’t.
Four beddings and a funeral by amarie_authiel for aeris444 |Hunith/Balinor, Merlin/Will, Merlin/Arthur, Merlin/Percival | PG-13 | WARNINGS: Minor character death. Some homophobia.
Summary: There are many types of love. Merlin experiences some of them on his way to finding the big one. (Pun intended.)
Unspoken Words by dk323 for alilypea |Arthur/Merlin | PG-13 | WARNINGS: Discrimination
Summary: When Merlin becomes badly ill, Arthur has to help him.
Our motto is -you are all the heart and soul of the community and without you there would be no function. We couldn't express how thankful, privileged and grateful to each and everyone of you we are. I honestly couldn't imagine how amazing this community would have become when it was created. Here to another successful year!!
This community runs the way it does because I relied on my wonderful co-mods. Special thanks to our Wednesday mod, candream, who does our masterlist, who also helps me when my internet was out or when this mod forgets to get the prompt up on time. To our Friday mod,aku-rin, who does all the signs up. Also, thanks to digthewriter who join us this year and who does our AO3 things. They keep things in function when I am not around.
There’re many things that we want to accomplish with the community in the upcoming year.We are always looking for things that interests you and that are fun/challenging to do.
Also, there’s an AO3 Holiday Exchange Fest 2015 Collection if you wish to post your work on AO3.
The masterlist for this year Holiday Exchange Fest is below, don’t forget to read and comment on the wonderful entries.
Ho, ho, ho! by archaeologist_d for brunettepet |Merlin/Arthur | PG-13| WARNINGS:Language
Summary: Arthur and Merlin have an annual competition for who has found the ugliest Christmas sweater. This year they both think they've got it in the bag.
Missteps and Mistletoe by bunnysworld for dk323 |Merlin/Arthur | NC-17|
Summary:Arthur has been back for a few months when Christmas looms at the horizon. Since he’s very interested in it, Merlin tries to do everything to make this first Christmas a memorable one. But then there’s black ice and a tumble.
Because I Love You by narlth for digthewriter |Merlin/Arthur | NC-17 |
Summary: Merlin and Arthur have been dating for a while, but once again Arthur is reluctant to let Merlin close to others who he holds dear. Leaving Merlin himself wondering over where he really stands.
Someone Old, Something New by gilli_ann for amarie_authiel |Arthur/Merlin | G |
Summary: When he learns why Merlin keeps volunteering to play Santa for charity, Arthur reveals his true, generous self- and his heart.
The Prince and The Sidhe by dead_pendragon for dreammaidenn |Merlin/Arthur | G |
Summary: In which Merlin is a Sidhe, and Arthur isn't that oblivious afterall.
Happy Christmas, Oblivion by alilypea for knowmefirst |Percival/Gwaine | PG | WARNINGS: Fluff is high, drinking is mentioned.
Summary: Percival is sick of Gwaine going after other people, and Gwaine is sick of having to. With a little interfering, and a lot of alcohol Christmas might turn out after all.
Sweet Christmas by side_steppings for narlth |Merlin/Arthur | G |
Summary: After discovering Merlin's love of sweet treats (and handsome kings), Arthur concocts a plan.
Arthur's Decision by digthewriter for archaeologist_d |Merlin/Arthur | NC-17 | WARNINGS: Sexual content. Canon-AU. Vague ending is vague.
Summary: "Merlin has magic." Arthur'd pretended that he hadn't heard his father, and had schooled his expression in front of Merlin.
The Dilemma by celeste9 for dylogger |Percival/Gwaine | G |
Summary: Leon couldn’t quite put his finger on it, but something was different.
The First Noel by alx_diamond for cd_mods |Arthur/Merlin | PG-13 |
Summary: Arthur's father and Arthur's husband have never really got on. But it's Christmas, and Christmas is a time for families-no matter how contrary they may be.
Cold Kisses by knowmefirst for alafaye |Arthur/Merlin | G | WARNINGS: Cannon AU, fluff.
Summary: Arthur gives Merlin a cold kiss.
Creatures of Magic by dylogger for morena_evensong |gen (Merlin, Diamair, Aithusa, Vilia, Unicorn) | G/SFW | WARNINGS: a bit of sad
Summary: The creatures of magic help Merlin grieve.
Lead me back home by aeris444 for eurydice72 |Percival/Merlin | PG-13 | WARNINGS: mention of past violence
Summary: In the central London police station where he had been working for seven years, Percival was known as the “Old ladies favourite” or the “Puppies saviour”.
One Year of Snow by dreammaidenn for clea2011 |Arthur/Merlin | PG |
Summary: Camelot has been cursed with eternal snow, or at least it seems like it, and Merlin tries to show Arthur it’s not all that bad.
Just the Beginning by morena_evensong for celeste9 |None (knights friendship) | G |
Summary: For most it would begin with the Holy Grail. But for Leon, it began long before that, when myths were not yet myths and the Grail was known as the Cup of Life. Crossover with Indiana Jones.
The Things we do as Parents by knowmefirst for alx_diamond |Arthur/Merlin | G | WARNINGS: Canon Au, fluff, kid!drabble (kind of)
Summary: Arthur kids surprise him with dinner.
Five Times Being a Wealthy British Playboy/Undercover Agent Interfered With Arthur Pendragon’s Love Life (and One Time It Didn’t) by brunettepet for dead_pendragon |Arthur/Others, Arthur/Merlin | PG | WARNINGS: Arthur's handler Merlin seems to enjoy throwing Arthur under the bus.
Summary: Just what is says on the box
Christmas Snogs by alafaye for side_steppings |Merlin/Arthur | PG |
Summary: Arthur's gets a temporary roommate for Christmas, but it leads to something even better.
Magical Studies 101 by clea2011 for cas_tielle |Arthur/Merlin | PG |
Summary: Magical Studies wasn't a proper subject. So it wasn't really fair that it was so popular, or that the department was expanding. Arthur was determined not to like the new teacher. Even if he did have cheekbones to die for.
Yule Surprise by ajsrandom for gilli_ann |Arthur/Morgana | PG |
Summary: Arthur explains Yule traditions to Morgana, who's still new to Camelot.
Enter the Dark by eurydice72 for jungle_ride |Balinor/Hunith | PG-13 |
Summary: Modern AU. The only way for Hunith to protect herself from the monsters that roam the night, spreading the deadly virus that is slowly destroying humanity, is to hide away in her basement and pray they don't force their way in.
Until the night her brother Gaius arrives with two strangers ready to show her there's another.
Like Fools We Rush In by cas_tielle for bunnysworld |Merlin/Arthur | T |
Summary: Traveling during the holiday season is a feat attempted only by the clinically insane.
Skipping To The Best Part by jungle_ride for ajsrandom |Merlin/Morgana | PG-13 |
Summary: Modern!AU. Merlin and Morgana get snowed in.
“Yeah. It would just be you and me.” Merlin grins as he bops their shoulders together. Morgana’s interest perks up considerably at that. It sounded like the medicine the doctor never prescribed. Morgana lips start to turn upwards into a smile.
“We haven’t had that in a while.” Merlin adds and Morgana’s thoughts turn melancholy all of a sudden as she thinks about why they haven’t.
Four beddings and a funeral by amarie_authiel for aeris444 |Hunith/Balinor, Merlin/Will, Merlin/Arthur, Merlin/Percival | PG-13 | WARNINGS: Minor character death. Some homophobia.
Summary: There are many types of love. Merlin experiences some of them on his way to finding the big one. (Pun intended.)
Unspoken Words by dk323 for alilypea |Arthur/Merlin | PG-13 | WARNINGS: Discrimination
Summary: When Merlin becomes badly ill, Arthur has to help him.