Ancient Methods of Roasting Chickens by fleete (PG-13)
Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Gwen/Merlin/Morgana/Arthur
Length: 6041
Author on LJ: fleete
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:
Because it's a wonderfully written OT4 reincarnation fic, but even more so, it's a well-written fic about trust and letting go of the past but also finding each other again. There's great nods back to canon and the people they once were but also gives lovely details about who they are this time around. There's plenty of endearing moments and the fic reminded me so much about the earlier seasons of Merlin when there was a strong sense of camaraderie between the four of them. And I really enjoyed Morgana's characterization in this.
Summary: "The four of them do not often turn up in the same place in the same life, but now that they have, they are determined to make it work. Now they just have to get Gwen to remember who they are."
Excerpt:
“It’s Gwen,” Arthur says from the steps. “Morgana found her.”
Merlin’s mouth goes into a tight, overcome line, and he hugs her.
It’s the first Merlin’s done it in this life, and Morgana's hands don’t know where to go on his bony back, and he snags his watch on her skirt, but Arthur’s beaming at the two of them like they’ve just signed an national treaty. Maybe they have.
All of that is secondary, though, to the anxious little hope growing in Morgana’s chest.
Gwen.
No, it’s too late. She’s got her hopes up."
Ancient Methods of Roasting Chickens
Pairing: Gwen/Merlin/Morgana/Arthur
Length: 6041
Author on LJ: fleete
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:
Because it's a wonderfully written OT4 reincarnation fic, but even more so, it's a well-written fic about trust and letting go of the past but also finding each other again. There's great nods back to canon and the people they once were but also gives lovely details about who they are this time around. There's plenty of endearing moments and the fic reminded me so much about the earlier seasons of Merlin when there was a strong sense of camaraderie between the four of them. And I really enjoyed Morgana's characterization in this.
Summary: "The four of them do not often turn up in the same place in the same life, but now that they have, they are determined to make it work. Now they just have to get Gwen to remember who they are."
Excerpt:
“It’s Gwen,” Arthur says from the steps. “Morgana found her.”
Merlin’s mouth goes into a tight, overcome line, and he hugs her.
It’s the first Merlin’s done it in this life, and Morgana's hands don’t know where to go on his bony back, and he snags his watch on her skirt, but Arthur’s beaming at the two of them like they’ve just signed an national treaty. Maybe they have.
All of that is secondary, though, to the anxious little hope growing in Morgana’s chest.
Gwen.
No, it’s too late. She’s got her hopes up."
Ancient Methods of Roasting Chickens