Blues: A Year in the Life
Title: Blues: A Year in the Life
Author: madame_beret
Artist: praeparadigm
Pairings/characters: Merlin/Arthur Morgana, Gwaine, Gwen, Lance, Leon, Elena, Uther
Rating: T
Word Count: ~40,000
Warnings: none
Summary: Merlin knew starting at the highly prestigious Cambridge University would bring a wealth of new opportunities and experiences. But he had never thought that would include falling in with royalty.
Soon he's sucked into a world where everyone has a title and a duty to uphold. And maybe one or two people are also prats. Quickly, though, he realises one prat in particular might be something
This is a modern royal AU told through a series of events and meetings between Merlin and the Prince of Wales
Author's notes: I haven't written a story this long or with chapters in a long time, it's been even longer since I finished one! So I was always apprehensive signing up for this, especially with my end of school exams falling in the middle. But, thanks to a wonderfully supportive beta and a fantastic artist I have actually managed to do this. I'm not sure I'm 100% happy with my final story, but I am so glad to have finished it. I'm not sure many people are ever 100% happy with the things they create; we're all our own worst critics in the end!
My artist has been incredible and very understanding throughout and my jaw literally dropped when I saw the beautiful art and banners she created.
Artist's notes:
Story link: AO3
Art link: LJ
Disclaimer: Sadly we don't own anything that you might recognise