Merlin fic: Enduring Legends (Parts 1-29, complete)

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Well, I realized I never posted the entire series to my LJ/DW, so here you go! Lily and I ended up writing 55,700 words-- not bad for less than a month!

Title: Enduring Legends (Parts 1-29, complete)

Author(s): Cinaed and Ailelie on AO3
Rating/Warnings: PG-13, no spoilers for season 4
Pairings: Gwen/Arthur, Elena/Gwaine, Merlin/Lancelot, and other het and femslash pairings
Series summary: Gwen Smith had enough going on with just her residency to deal with. She really didn't need being the reincarnation of Queen Guinevere added to the mix.
Author's notes: This is an Advent reincarnation series that ran from November 27th through December 25th.
Length: 55,700

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Part 1: The Ring
Summary: Sunday, November 27, 2011- Home for Thanksgiving, Gwen finds something unexpected in the attic. (Gen, with background Gwen/Arthur)

Part 2: Origin
Summary: In which there are images and explanations. (Gen, Gwen, Arthur, Merlin, graphic-heavy)

Part 3: The Email
Summary: Tuesday, November 29, 2011-- In which we meet Ambrose, David, and Arthur. Ambrose receives some upsetting information from David. (Gen, with hints of Ambrose/David)

Part 4: The Dinner
Summary: Wednesday, November 30, 2011-- In which Adam, Ambrose, and Gwen have dinner, complicated by Ambrose being distracted by his worry for David and Gwen being distracted by her worry about the events of Sunday. (Gen, with mention of Ambrose/David)

Part 5: The Phone Call
Summary: Thursday, December 1, 2011-- In which Gwen receives an unexpected phone call just as she's about to fall asleep. (Gen, Gwen and Elliott)

Part 6: The Performance
Summary: Friday, December 2, 2011-- In which Gavin congratulates Elle after a performance and asks her a favor. (Elle/Gavin)

Part 7: The Invitation
Summary: Saturday, December 3, 2011-- In which Ambrose invites David to spend the holidays with him. (Ambrose/David)

Part 8: The Coffee Break
Summary: December 4, 2011-- In which Gwen and Elle meet up for coffee, conversation, and confessions. (Gen, with mentions of Elle/Gavin)

Part 9: The Birthday
Summary: December 5, 2011- In which Ambrose has a birthday, Arthur spends too much money, and Gwen gives more than she expects. (Mostly gen with some Gavin/Elle and mentions of Ambrose/David and Ambrose/Arthur)

Part 10: Gwen and Ambrose, 2010: The Cookie Delivery
Summary: Sunday, August 15, 2010-- A flashback story, in which Gwen and Ambrose meet for the first time and there is an overabundance of cookies and brownies. (Gen, Gwen and Ambrose)

Part 11: Gwen and Gavin, 2009: The E.R. Visit
Summary: Saturday, July 11, 2009-- A flashback, in which Gwen meets Gavin by way of an E.R. visit. (Gen, Gwen and Gavin)

Part 12: Gwen and Elle, 2005: The Sprain
Summary: Thursday, January 27, 2005-- A flashback, in which Gwen must find a new roommate ASAP. (Gen, Gwen and Elle)

Part 13: The Toy Soldiers
Summary: Friday, December 9, 2011-- In which David and Shea have their own mini-Christmas, and Gwen once again gives more than she intends. (Gen, with background Ambrose/David)

Part 14: The Christmas Party
Summary: December 10, 2011-- In which Arthur forces Ambrose to wear a tie and forms a truce with his cousin, Anna. (Gen with mention of various f/m and f/f off-screen relationships)

Part 15: The Meeting
Summary: Sunday, December 11, 2011-- In which Arthur helps a random stranger move into an apartment, and finally meets Gwen.(Arthur/Gwen)

Part 16: The Experiments
Summary: Monday, December 12, 2011-- In which Ambrose confides in Adam, and remembers a series of magical experiments. (Gen, Ambrose and Adam)

Part 17: The Gumball Machine
Summary: Tuesday, December 13, 2011-- In which Gavin and Gwen bicker over a bill and talk a little of dreams. (Gen, Gavin and Gwen)

Part 18: The Nightmare
Summary: Wednesday, December 14, 2011-- In which Gwen has a nightmare, and she and her father discuss holiday plans. (Gen, Gwen and Tom)

Part 19: The Tapas
Summary: Thursday, December 15, 2011-- In which David arrives in the city, and nearly everyone has dinner together. Features friendly bickering, some not-so-friendly bickering, and David and Ambrose being adorable. (Gwen/Arthur, Elle/Gavin, David/Ambrose)

Part 20: The Favor
Summary: Friday, December 16, 2011-- In which Arthur loses a game of basketball, but gains something else. (Gwen/Arthur, David/Ambrose, with mention of Elle/Gavin)

Part 21: The Proposal
Summary: Saturday, December 17, 2011- In which Arthur decides to find answers. (Arthur/Gwen, Elle/Gavin, Ambrose/David)

Part 22: The Grab Bag
Summary: Sunday, December 18, 2011- In which the entire group celebrates an early Christmas. (Arthur/Gwen, Elle/Gavin, Ambrose/David)

Part 23: The Christmas Gifts
Summary: Monday, December 19, 2011- In which Percy and most of the others go Christmas shopping for the kids at the shelter, and Gavin asks Percy for a favor. (Elle/Gavin, Ambrose/David)

Part 24: The Walk Home
Summary: Tuesday, December 20, 2011- In which Arthur walks Gwen home after their first date and they talk. (Arthur/Gwen)

Part 25: The Rehearsal
Summary: Wednesday, December 21, 2011- In which Elle and Percy rehearse A Christmas Carol and get to know each other. (Gen, with background Elle/Gavin)

Part 26: The Apology
Summary: Thursday, December 22, 2011- In which Ambrose calls home to talk to his mother about Christmas. Again. (Some David/Ambrose at the end)

Part 27: The Carol
Summary: Friday, December 23, 2011- In which there is A Christmas Carol. (Gavin/Elle)

Part 28: The Eve
Summary: Saturday, December 24, 2011- In which Christmas is celebrated and carols are sung. (Arthur/Gwen, Gavin/Elle, Ambrose/David, Anna/Elliot)

Part 29: The Little Moments
Summary: Sunday, December 25, 2011- In which everyone celebrates Christmas Day in their own ways. (Arthur/Gwen, Elle/Gavin, Ambrose/David, with mentions of Anna/Elliot)