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Finally able to post the collab between myself and digthewriter for this years Merlin Reverse Bang.



Title: Heal Your Body to Make Me Whole
Artist:digthewriter
Writer:fifty_fifty

Pairings/Characters: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Sophia
Rating: Explicit
Word Count: 46,209
Warnings: Canon-level violence, homophobia

Author's Notes: I was so excited when I saw Dig's art and summary, it sounded right up my street so I am very glad that we were matched together. If you enjoyed the art please feel free to head on over to Tumblr, if you can, and give Dig a reblog and a like (through the art link below)! Thank you ♥!

Summary: Merlin has been Princess Sophia’s bodyguard since he was twenty four and she was twelve. Now, eight years later, she’s out, and wants to attend her first Pride parade. Merlin’s all for it. He’s never hidden his sexuality from his employers, but his number one job has always been protect Sophia and ensure she has the freedom to be herself. When Sophia’s father decides to hire a second man as Merlin’s backup, however, Merlin takes it as an insult. Not to mention, he thinks the new bloke is an arrogant, homophobic prick. He doesn't know how wrong he is...

[ Dig's art is here | Words are here ]

Happy Pride Month everyone!

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: Clouds and Silverlinings - Chapter Four
Pairing(s): Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
Character(s): Merlin, Arthur Pendragon, Morgana, George
Word Count: 1,111
Rating: Teen and Up
Summary: Arthur wakes up after his and Merlin's tryst and realises that he and Merlin can never be. He heads home leaving Merlin sleeping peacefully with a heavy heart.
Notes: Written for Prompt #286 - Anguish for Camelot Drabble. Chapter 4 of Clouds and Silverlinings. On AO3: Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4.

( Clouds and Silverlinings - Chapter Four )

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 )