Merlin's magic (Oneshots) 1

wired (part 8) Fate and destiny are not exclusive

A.N.:// (random art :)))))) )

So it is a bit difficult to explain what happened.
Because, once again, I am still rewatching Merlin. And I do love Merthur, over everything really. But I also love Arwen and Gwencelot and er............
I didn't have it in my heart to make either of them break up.
It doesn't make sense to me in this case. They love each other too much. So I made them poly.
If that's not what you want to read, it's totally fine. ( I know there are many who think of relationships in a more traditional sense, and that is totally alright with me). You can stop reading the story, and maybe wait, until I make something that is more to your liking :)
((I'm thinking of making one for the finale episode. Where Merlin has lost his magic. And Gaius tells Arthur, they could defeat Morgana if they learn magic in an alternate dimension. Which is actually the inside of Merlin's magic. And there Merlin has to relearn his powers and become stronger than ever. ))
I just.... I got so wrapped up in analyzing Arthur's feelings for Gwen, I couldn't make him fall out of love with her. I just can't. Not for THIS Arthur and Gwen. They love each other. I don't see a point in making them choose another. What stupid kinda choice is that anyway? And Arthur is head over heels for Merlin at this point. And Lancelot never stopped loving Gwen. And Gwen just avoided Lancelot, because she's scared that may rekindle her feelings for him (I think that's canon, I watched them in the darkest hour. She only ever got over him because he died. As bad as that sounds, I believe it's true.)
I think this is the most reasonable approach for their relationship, in THIS story. Ships have to come naturally to me (Which is Merthur most often.) They cannot be forced. So I will not force them apart either. I like this dynamic and I will keep it that way till the end.

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"Seriously?", Gwaine leaned over to whisper in Arthur's ear.
"Shut up, Gwaine."
"You're not even denying it!", Gwaine huffed in surprise.
Then he contemplated for a second. "Actually, it kinda makes sense."

Arthur groaned and almost let his face fall on to the table.... if there hadn't been a plate full of food been standing there.
"Why?", Arthur said. But it was unrelated to Gwaine's comment and more directed at his own heart.
Gwaine.... didn't know that.
"Well I mean... the way you talk to him. And look at him. And... yeah everything really. You should see yourself, when he's not in the room.
You're always searching for him. You get agitated and nervous.
You thought Merlin was dying after the Dorocha touched him and you immediately forgot what the mission was about. If Leon hadn't talked you out of it, you'd have abandoned the entire quest. Hundred's of people would have died.
You even recognized Dragoon by his eyes. I mean... Lancelot knew that Merlin is Emrys, but you? You heard the word time travel, then looked them in the eyes and you just... SAW it. It's kinda impressive.
Wow - the more I think about it -"

"Shut up, Gwaine.", Arthur growled and tried to shush him.

"Oh.", Gwaine grinned at Arthur with amusement. "That's why you asked earlier, right? What? Were you imagining -"

"I said, shut up!", Arthur glared at him and couldn't hide the fact that he was beat red in the face.

"She's beautiful, isn't she?", Lancelot suddenly commented, as Gwen was approaching the table.
Arthur paled. Which was a very stark contrast to his earlier expression.
Lancelot - of course - was mesmerized by Gwen. Who did look beautiful, of course.
So... why?
Why didn't Arthur stare at HER? Why not? He LOVED her. Why couldn't he -

Oh god, she was here.

Gwen leaned over the table. A conflicted emotion on her face as well, as she smiled at Arthur first and then at Lancelot.
She locked eyes with him and then looked away immediately.