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The Once and Future King

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Hello! This is my Merlin fanfiction. Since I know I will never get over how Merlin ended, I made this in modern times to describe how Arthur comes back. I do not own any of these characters. I may write a sequel to this story in the future.
     This story starts out with Merlin and tells a bit about his life since Arthur died. Until one day he sees Arthur running along the path. Merlin talks with Arthur and shortly figures out that he has no idea who Merlin is. Merlin must make Arthur remember and find out why Arthur has returned while restoring the friendship that they once had.All Rights Reserved

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The stars danced in the sky, glistening and twinkling in the shape of a sword. All the magic in the world seemed to celebrate the return of something, or someone. A dark-haired boy stuck his head out of the window of his house to study the peculiar constellation. The sword in the stone; Excalibur. It was a sign, a sign saying the once and future king was back. King Arthur had returned. BBC Merlin fanfic 1,500 after the events of season 5. TW: Suicide and self-harm. Please don't read if it makes you uncomfortable.