It was the season when love hung thick in the air, and the kingdom was alive with a sense of anticipation.
Valentine's Day was no ordinary day-it was a festival, a celebration of connection, and for many, a turning point in their lives.
For those selected to compete for the prince's heart, it marked the beginning of a journey that would shape not only their futures but also the fate of the kingdom itself.
Among the selected, this girls who had never imagined themselves in a palace, let alone in a gowns that shimmered under chandeliers.
Hailing from a modest province, they weren't here to win over the prince. Love wasn't part of the plan but -freedom was.
For The Selected, this was a chance to escape a life of constraints, even if it meant navigating the treacherous world of the elite.
Opposite them stood Prince Aiden, the heart of the kingdom's festivities but a man trapped in the weight of duty.
While the nation celebrated love, Aiden questioned its very essence. Could a feeling so powerful truly bloom amidst expectations, public scrutiny, and the whirlwind of a competition?
As the palace's grand halls filled with laughter, rivalries, and whispered confessions, the Selection became more than a game.
Beneath the surface, alliances formed, hearts clashed, and secrets unraveled. For The Selected and Aiden, Valentine's Day would ignite a spark neither had expected.
Would they defy the odds and find love in a world built on rules and pretenses, or would they lose themselves in the battle between heart and duty?
This Valentine's Day, the Selection wasn't just about winning-it was about discovering the meaning of love and courage, and who was willing to risk everything for it.
AU. Set after the battle of Kamlann and the deaths of Arthur and Morgana. Merlin being immortal is cursed to roam the Earth forever. He slowly adjusts to modern life when his whole world is flipped upside down as he finds himself looking at a familiar face from the past.
Completed.