Edition #828 - November 12, 2012
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News/Resources
gealach-ros: Ep 509 Synopsis
gealach-ros: Ep 507 Tidbits and Synopsis
gealach-ros: RadioTimes: synopsis + full cast list episode 05.08
merlin-network: 5.07 - Teasers/spoilers - Central Post
gealach-ros: Colin with a fan outside BBC Broadcasting House in Manchester on Oct 26th
gealach-ros: Colin a celebrity guest at ATP Tour Finals tonight
Challenges/Fests
camelot-drabble: Camelot Drabble Holiday Exchange Fest
merlinmpreg: Fest Round Up
merlinstills: Challenge #36
merlinbb-rpf: Masterlist 2012
Recs/Reviews
Ep 505 Macro Recap
merlin-network: 5.06 - 'The Dark Tower' reviews - central post
reni_m: Weekly Round-Up Recs
Fanart
owensheart: Magic Gone Awry (PG)
Fanfic: In Progress
[M/A] Yukishiido: Strangeness and Charm (9/?) (PG-13) 2,291
Merlin's a dork with a not-so-secret love of music. Arthur's an annoying barista with a guitar. When the two of them meet, sparks fly, and Merlin's not sure if he hates or loves Arthur. Amidst a backdrop of music, magic, and annoying older sisters, Merlin and Arthur have to figure out their feelings... and fight for their lives?
[M/A] bohemia86: In Your Name (7-8/?)* (R) ???
“I really don’t think people will be very interested in anything I have to say,” Merlin shrugged as he followed Percy into the room at the end of the corridor. God, but that wasn’t true, was it? He knew why he was here; he knew what they were going to be asking him to talk about. He was horribly aware that people would be dissecting his every word, looking for clues that would lead them closer to the truth he’d tried so hard to hide. “I’m nobody.” Modern!AU
[M/A] kayson135: Could Be Worse (1/?) (R) ???
Having just finished his Masters and falling behind on rent, Merlin's in desperate need of a job. Unfortunately, nothing in his field is available immediately and the last resort his godfather managed to rustle up ("I already have a secretary, Merlin") isn't exactly what Merlin would call his dream job.
[M/A] sstormc: Monday (10-11/?)* (NC-17) ???
After a suffocating long-term relationship, a Monday-hating Merlin meets his cheerful boss.
[M/A] Loopstagirl: A Twist Of Fate (30/?) (NC-17) 4,759
The Round Table are notorious for getting the job done and their man at the end of the night. But their latest target seems a little different, not to mention the past he shares with their leader.
Fanfic: Complete
[M/A] fish-and-celery: Rightful Places (G) 1,208
Arthur and Merlin always find their way back to each other. Reincarnation!fic
[M/A] k_nightfox: Wrong Again (PG-13) 730
Merlin did get it all wrong.
[Gen] rocknvaughn: The Last Laugh* (PG-13) 1,215
It's always the little things that mean so much...
[M/A] sweet_poppy111: They Say There is a Witch on the Throne* (R) 8,189
They lost. A week ago, they lost. Merlin was taken by Morgana and Morgause, sacrificing himself for his friends. Tortured, alone and in the dark, he waits for Arthur, for a rescue. But it doesn't look like Arthur is coming.
[M/A] bunnysworld: Wrong (NC-17) 117
It seems as if Merlin’s got it all wrong
[M/A] merlinmpreg: Blame It On The Hobglobin (NC-17) 7,500
In which Arthur’s a famous footballer and the son of a billionaire, Merlin’s one for hysterics and the son of nameless farmers, and they both make a life altering mistake by hooking ups while under the influence.
Kink Me, Merlin: In Progress
[M/A] Blue Christmas* (Updated to part 1)
Arthur used to celebrate Christmas with Uther, but on the first Christmas after Uther's death, Arthur finds that he will be alone on Christmas. It's not like he cares (only, he does). He mentions this in passing to his neighbour Merlin some days before Christmas (I'm thinking Uther had lots of debts and Arthur had to sell the Pendragon mansion and move into a small flat). Merlin, being a kind soul, more or less kidnaps Arthur, and takes him to Ealdor for Christmas. Cue Arthur feeling awkward and like a charity case. He barely knows Merlin, let alone Merlin's family! But when he gets there, everyone's really quite nice.
[M/A] Six of One* (Updated to part 13)
History repeats itself. Gwen is barren and can’t have children, so Arthur and Gwen seek out a sorcerer to help. Instead of going to Merlin they go to Mordred, who Arthur remembers knew the Druid people (but Mordred has convinced that he himself doesn't have magic).
[M/A] What Happens At Bachelor Parties Stays At Bachelor Parties. And On Facebook* (Updated to part 17)
Arthur works as a stripper at bachelors parties; Merlin knows about the job and despite a tiny bit of jealousy (he just tries not to think about it) he's okay with what Arthur's does, as long as he stays with his boxers on and there's not much touching involved (no more than the necessary).
[M/A] How Merlin Came To Feel Like He Was Living The IT Crowd (Updated to part 4)
Everyone calls on Merlin's boyfriend Arthur when something's wrong with their computer. At first Merlin's flattered about having a geek for a boyfriend, but then he starts noticing how they call Arthur (mostly girls) just because they want to get closer to him.
[M/A] The Arrangement* (Updated to part 27)
Merlin is with Gwaine. Gwaine likes to share and is quite happy watching Merlin with other men. Merlin does what he's told. Arthur is a friend who doesn't know about this arrangement. One day he is dumped and goes round to Gwaine's house, where Gwaine tells Merlin to cheer Arthur up. Arthur is a bit shocked but also a lot turned on when Merlin just gets on his knees in front of him.
Kink Me, Merlin: Complete
[M/A] Night Vision*
I would love to see them in some sort of underground fighter organisation against the government or something else. (Like the 5th column in 'V', only without the aliens) I would prefer it if magic existed and was kinda established in society.
[M/A] A Friend of a Friend
"I have a friend who's in love with his best fiend but he doesn't know how to tell him." Or in which Merlin fails to notice that Arthur is head over heels for him.
[M/A] In Your Cups*
The knights take Mordred to the tavern, and after his inquiries, they try to explain the relationship and dynamics between Arthur and Merlin.
[M/A] Hold Onto Me*
One day Merlin doesn't come home. The clues seem to lead to foul play, but the trail goes cold. Arthur uses every resource at his disposal, but Merlin appears to have disappeared without a trace. Time goes by and hope seems lost until a call comes in from one of Arthur's contacts at INTERPOL. Merlin has been found in a sex trafficking bust on the other side of the world.
Miscellaneous
starrysam: Arthur seeking Christmas-spirited Merlin!
merlinlocations: Ep 506 Locations
News/Resources
gealach-ros: Ep 509 Synopsis
gealach-ros: Ep 507 Tidbits and Synopsis
gealach-ros: RadioTimes: synopsis + full cast list episode 05.08
merlin-network: 5.07 - Teasers/spoilers - Central Post
gealach-ros: Colin with a fan outside BBC Broadcasting House in Manchester on Oct 26th
gealach-ros: Colin a celebrity guest at ATP Tour Finals tonight
Challenges/Fests
camelot-drabble: Camelot Drabble Holiday Exchange Fest
merlinmpreg: Fest Round Up
merlinstills: Challenge #36
merlinbb-rpf: Masterlist 2012
Recs/Reviews
Ep 505 Macro Recap
merlin-network: 5.06 - 'The Dark Tower' reviews - central post
reni_m: Weekly Round-Up Recs
Fanart
owensheart: Magic Gone Awry (PG)
Fanfic: In Progress
[M/A] Yukishiido: Strangeness and Charm (9/?) (PG-13) 2,291
Merlin's a dork with a not-so-secret love of music. Arthur's an annoying barista with a guitar. When the two of them meet, sparks fly, and Merlin's not sure if he hates or loves Arthur. Amidst a backdrop of music, magic, and annoying older sisters, Merlin and Arthur have to figure out their feelings... and fight for their lives?
[M/A] bohemia86: In Your Name (7-8/?)* (R) ???
“I really don’t think people will be very interested in anything I have to say,” Merlin shrugged as he followed Percy into the room at the end of the corridor. God, but that wasn’t true, was it? He knew why he was here; he knew what they were going to be asking him to talk about. He was horribly aware that people would be dissecting his every word, looking for clues that would lead them closer to the truth he’d tried so hard to hide. “I’m nobody.” Modern!AU
[M/A] kayson135: Could Be Worse (1/?) (R) ???
Having just finished his Masters and falling behind on rent, Merlin's in desperate need of a job. Unfortunately, nothing in his field is available immediately and the last resort his godfather managed to rustle up ("I already have a secretary, Merlin") isn't exactly what Merlin would call his dream job.
[M/A] sstormc: Monday (10-11/?)* (NC-17) ???
After a suffocating long-term relationship, a Monday-hating Merlin meets his cheerful boss.
[M/A] Loopstagirl: A Twist Of Fate (30/?) (NC-17) 4,759
The Round Table are notorious for getting the job done and their man at the end of the night. But their latest target seems a little different, not to mention the past he shares with their leader.
Fanfic: Complete
[M/A] fish-and-celery: Rightful Places (G) 1,208
Arthur and Merlin always find their way back to each other. Reincarnation!fic
[M/A] k_nightfox: Wrong Again (PG-13) 730
Merlin did get it all wrong.
[Gen] rocknvaughn: The Last Laugh* (PG-13) 1,215
It's always the little things that mean so much...
[M/A] sweet_poppy111: They Say There is a Witch on the Throne* (R) 8,189
They lost. A week ago, they lost. Merlin was taken by Morgana and Morgause, sacrificing himself for his friends. Tortured, alone and in the dark, he waits for Arthur, for a rescue. But it doesn't look like Arthur is coming.
[M/A] bunnysworld: Wrong (NC-17) 117
It seems as if Merlin’s got it all wrong
[M/A] merlinmpreg: Blame It On The Hobglobin (NC-17) 7,500
In which Arthur’s a famous footballer and the son of a billionaire, Merlin’s one for hysterics and the son of nameless farmers, and they both make a life altering mistake by hooking ups while under the influence.
Kink Me, Merlin: In Progress
[M/A] Blue Christmas* (Updated to part 1)
Arthur used to celebrate Christmas with Uther, but on the first Christmas after Uther's death, Arthur finds that he will be alone on Christmas. It's not like he cares (only, he does). He mentions this in passing to his neighbour Merlin some days before Christmas (I'm thinking Uther had lots of debts and Arthur had to sell the Pendragon mansion and move into a small flat). Merlin, being a kind soul, more or less kidnaps Arthur, and takes him to Ealdor for Christmas. Cue Arthur feeling awkward and like a charity case. He barely knows Merlin, let alone Merlin's family! But when he gets there, everyone's really quite nice.
[M/A] Six of One* (Updated to part 13)
History repeats itself. Gwen is barren and can’t have children, so Arthur and Gwen seek out a sorcerer to help. Instead of going to Merlin they go to Mordred, who Arthur remembers knew the Druid people (but Mordred has convinced that he himself doesn't have magic).
[M/A] What Happens At Bachelor Parties Stays At Bachelor Parties. And On Facebook* (Updated to part 17)
Arthur works as a stripper at bachelors parties; Merlin knows about the job and despite a tiny bit of jealousy (he just tries not to think about it) he's okay with what Arthur's does, as long as he stays with his boxers on and there's not much touching involved (no more than the necessary).
[M/A] How Merlin Came To Feel Like He Was Living The IT Crowd (Updated to part 4)
Everyone calls on Merlin's boyfriend Arthur when something's wrong with their computer. At first Merlin's flattered about having a geek for a boyfriend, but then he starts noticing how they call Arthur (mostly girls) just because they want to get closer to him.
[M/A] The Arrangement* (Updated to part 27)
Merlin is with Gwaine. Gwaine likes to share and is quite happy watching Merlin with other men. Merlin does what he's told. Arthur is a friend who doesn't know about this arrangement. One day he is dumped and goes round to Gwaine's house, where Gwaine tells Merlin to cheer Arthur up. Arthur is a bit shocked but also a lot turned on when Merlin just gets on his knees in front of him.
Kink Me, Merlin: Complete
[M/A] Night Vision*
I would love to see them in some sort of underground fighter organisation against the government or something else. (Like the 5th column in 'V', only without the aliens) I would prefer it if magic existed and was kinda established in society.
[M/A] A Friend of a Friend
"I have a friend who's in love with his best fiend but he doesn't know how to tell him." Or in which Merlin fails to notice that Arthur is head over heels for him.
[M/A] In Your Cups*
The knights take Mordred to the tavern, and after his inquiries, they try to explain the relationship and dynamics between Arthur and Merlin.
[M/A] Hold Onto Me*
One day Merlin doesn't come home. The clues seem to lead to foul play, but the trail goes cold. Arthur uses every resource at his disposal, but Merlin appears to have disappeared without a trace. Time goes by and hope seems lost until a call comes in from one of Arthur's contacts at INTERPOL. Merlin has been found in a sex trafficking bust on the other side of the world.
Miscellaneous
starrysam: Arthur seeking Christmas-spirited Merlin!
merlinlocations: Ep 506 Locations