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Title: Clouds and Silverlinings (Chapter Eight)
Pairing(s): Elena/Gwaine, Merlin/Arthur
Character(s): Arthur, Merlin, Elena, Gwaine
Word Count: 1,052
Rating: Gen (Some previous chapters are NC-17)
Summary: (Continuation of my Victorian AU WIP) Merlin moves into the Pendragon mansion and readies himself to be introduced to the family.
Notes: You can find the previous parts of this story on AO3 here. Sorry that it’s a bit of a filler scene. Probably won’t make a huge amount of sense without having read there rest of the story this time. Apologies for that.

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7

( Clouds and Silverlinings - Chapter 8 )

Title: Clouds and Silverlinings (Chapter Six)
Pairing(s): Merlin/Arthur, Elena/Gwaine
Character(s): Merlin, Arthur, mentions of Elena, Gwaine and Morgana
Word Count: 1,000
Rating: Teen (Some previous chapters are Explicit)
Summary: After being left alone with Merlin, Arthur flees to the safety of his room. Of course, Merlin follows and Arthur tries to get him to face some harsh truths about their situation.
Notes: Written for the Camelot Drabble prompt #345 - Whispered. You can find the previous parts on AO3 here.

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5

( Clouds and Silverlinings - Chapter 6 )

Title: Stepping Up
Pairing(s): Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Arthur/Gwen (Merlin), Gwen/Lancelot (Merlin)
Character(s): Merlin, Arthur Pendragon, Uther Pendragon, Hunith (Merlin), Gaius (Merlin), Morgana (Merlin), Gwen (Merlin), Gwaine (Merlin), Leon (Merlin), Elyan (Merlin), Will (Merlin)
Word Count: 48,272
Rating: Explicit
Summary: Arthur is a closeted Olympic snowboarder who has only just started to come out to his close friends and family. To the rest of the world, he’s Arthur Pendragon, Team GB’s Golden Boy and best hope of getting a gold medal in the Olympics after coming home with the silver in Sochi (and fuck wasn’t that an experience, worrying about being outed in homophobic-central Russia. To be honest, Arthur feels guilty he even attended those games).

The pressure on Arthur is immense, but as long as he can keep his head down and get on with things, he’ll be fine. Cue Merlin Emrys, a newcomer to Team GB and up-and-coming figure skater who is determined to make his mark on the scene. And he’s fucking hot.
Notes: A huge, huge thank you to Schweet_Heart my beta reader (and a fantastic writer!), who has been so, so wonderful and helpful with this fic. I wouldn't be anywhere near as good as it is with her! And thank you to Kitty for hosting the Merlin Olympics again. Merlin Olympics was my first Merln fest, so it will always have a special space in my heart. This started out as an idea that I thought would run up to 10K, almost ended up at 37K and now is almost 49K. I also want to thank everyone who listened to me talk about this fic endless in the Merlin Chat.

With regards to warnings for the fic, please do be aware that there are some parts where homophobia and homophobic slurs are mentioned, as well as flashbacks to events where they are used.

I also wanted to add that this fic was inspired by Gus Kenworthy, an American freestyle skier and an interview he did with the BBC here.

On AO3 here.

( Stepping Up )

Title: A Spanner In The Works
Pairing(s): Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
Character(s): Merlin, Arthur Pendragon
Word Count: 6,305
Rating: Explicit
Summary: Everything was going so well, and then Mordred shares some news that shatters Merlin's world.
Notes: Partly written for Prompt #283 - Insomnia for Camelot Drabble, and finished for Finish That Fic! Merlin 2017. Part 4 of my Rio Medals series, but can be read as a standalone. Part One | Part Two | Part Three | On AO3 here.

( A Spanner In The Works )

Title: Sneaking Away
Pairing(s): Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
Character(s): Merlin, Arthur Pendragon, Gwaine, Lancelot
Word Count: 1118
Rating: Explicit
Summary: Arthur, Merlin and their friends are having a last weekend away at a lake house before the weather gets too cold. Arthur decides on an unconventional way to get away from them all to have some alone time.
Notes: Written for Prompt #289 - Picture Prompt - Thankful for Camelot Drabble. A continuation of Keeping Secrets. On AO3 here.

( Sneaking Away )

Title: Clouds and Silverlinings - Chapter Three
Pairing(s): Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
Character(s): Merlin, Arthur Pendragon
Word Count: 1,026
Rating: Explicit
Summary: After getting drunk at Gwaine's party the night before, Arthur stays the night and ends up mistakenly going into Merlin's room and sharing his bed, unbeknownst to them both. The morning after, Merlin and Arthur wake up in each others arms. But can Arthur overcome his fear of his fathers reaction and expectations and allow himself to be truly happy?
Notes: Written for Prompt #284: Anxiety for Camelot Drabble. Chapter 3 of Clouds and Silverlinings. On AO3: Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3.

( Clouds and Silverlinings - Chapter 3 )

Title: Clouds and Silverlinings
Pairing(s): Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
Character(s): Merlin, Arthur Pendragon, Gwaine, George
Word Count: 1,201
Rating: Teen and Up
Summary: Arthur Pendragon is tired of the whims and gossip of society and decides to opt for a quieter life, stepping away from London's high society. He attends one last ball at his friend the Earl of Orkney's home, where he meets an intriguing young man.
Notes: Written for Prompt #281 - WLM: 1200 for Camelot Drabble. On AO3 here.

( Clouds and Silverlinings - Chapter 1 )