I Never Should Have Stayed
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After the Battle of Camlaan, Arthur and Merlin thought their troubles would be over. Morgana and the Saxons are defeated, and Arthur sits proudly on the throne with Gwen and Merlin by his side.
Albion is at peace, and the citizens are happy.
Hell, everyone is happy.
For the first time ever, Arthur is finally starting to feel like he's done some good for Camelot.
But despite the Alliance, the Pendragon House still has enemies, and Arthur soon finds himself ruling without a queen by his side and predicting things that have not come to pass.
Merlin steps up in many ways, but fate can be a cruel mistress and soon a serious of events turns him against his destiny. Where is the line that he cannot cross? And how will Arthur react when he does?
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