This is a complete re-write
Title: La Fenice 1/?
Author: ArthurMerlin
Rating: PG
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin (ultimately, begins with Arthur/Gwen); Original Male Character/Original Male Character; (later on) Lancelot/Gwen
Spoilers: None, spoilers for 4x03 in promo video
Warnings: Mention of homophobia
Word Count: 11, 142
Disclaimer: Merlin is the property of its producers and the BBC; the characters used in this work from that program are not intended for profit, but purely as a work of fan fiction. Original characters and the alternate world in which the story takes place belong to me.
Summary: “I must tell you that we artists cannot tread the path of Beauty without Eros keeping company with us and appointing himself as our guide.”
Captain Arthur Pendragon is the commanding officer of the Gentlemen-at-Arms; the Sovereigns' Nearest Guard.
Notes: This is a complete rewrite, which bears very little resemblance to its former incarnation! I just wasn't happy with it before, but I'm slightly more satisfied with this attempt. Anyway, hence the re-post. My former post has now been edited to be solely for the promo vid.
Read here on LJ now with accompanying music
Read here on Ao3