Title: That Age-Old Lament
Author:
dk323Artist:
superfluous_emiPairings/characters: Arthur/Merlin, Hunith/OC, Mordred/OC, Gwen/Lancelot, Gwaine, Freya, Morgana
Rating: RWord Count: 64,160
Warnings:
Minor character death, prostitution and underage sex, attempted non-con of 14-year old (involving OC), OC contemplating suicide (doesn’t go through with it), infidelity, unwilling possession
Summary:
Weeks after Merlin reveals his magic to Arthur, Merlin is frustrated when Arthur keeps him waiting about what he plans to do with Merlin and the magic ban in Camelot. Leaving Camelot to investigate a powerful magical feeling, Merlin doesn’t expect to reunite with a now grown-up Mordred. Or that he’d be looking after a Faery-possessed five-year old blond boy, and venturing into the Faery Realm. With Merlin away, Arthur is trapped in his own castle by an aging spell cast by a spiteful Morgana. Merlin seeks help from the King of the Faery Realm's Thistlewood to cure Arthur. Unfortunately his plea for aid has unforeseen consequences.
Author's notes:
First, I want to give a very big Thank You to
the_muppet for running this challenge these past four years. You're amazing with how smoothly you run this challenge. Your excellent modship will be missed. :( I appreciate your willingness to accommodate when this story didn't want to cooperate with me. You're a star. :)
Also, thank you so much to my amazing artist,
Superfluous_emi. I'm in awe of your beautiful work that you drew for this story. You're a true art wizard. Each art piece inspired me and motivated me to continue writing. I'd like to thank my betas:
Rotrude,
Aaweth_edain,
Kleinefee92 and
tu_es_mi_amour. Thank you for your support and invaluable feedback! Your advice was very helpful and helped me to reevaluate certain scenes of the story.
Artist's notes: Available at Artist's Masterpost.
Story link:
AO3 (Two Chapters) |
LJ MasterpostArt link:
Artist's Masterpost :) (LJ) |
On AO3Disclaimer: The characters depicted herein belong to Shine and BBC. I make no profit from this endeavor.