Gwen: So That's Why You're In A Dress. I Have To Say, You Look Amazing 👏

Allow me to offer you all merthur fanart… referenced from La belle dame sans merci, 1893 by John William Waterhouse… I love them so much

I need to do more merthur fanart soon 🫶

one thing to know about me is that i am a boy who likes to reblog

imagine this between Merlin and immortal Leon

"How long have you known he was alive?"

"The whole time."

"How could you not tell me?"

Merlin Soulmate AU where there's a string of fate that only Sorcerers can see. He is obviously connected to Arthur, because two sides of a coin their destiny is intertwined etc etc.

He one day off-handedly mentions it in a conversation with Gaius, who suddenly seems Very Interested in what colour the string is.

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Merlin: It's red and gold because he's a Pendragon, that's like their whole thing. Even with your old eyesight you can see the banners around the castle come on-

Gaius, who stopped listening at 'Red' and is trying to process Merlin not only liking men, but his romantic soulmate being the Once and Future King: uh huh, yeah.

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Merlin, three weeks later: Hey, why is Lancelot and Gwen's string also Red? Is Lancelot actually a Pendragon?!

Gaius, who's life is flashing before his eyes:

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Merlin, after looking up soulmate strings in The Book, muffled through the wall of his chambers: WHAT?!

Arthur, being treated by Gaius when he took a hit in training:...um, Gaius?

Gaius: He's been at the tavern again your majesty.

ah fuck fuck the "so you're not an idiot, that was another lie"//"no, just another part of my charm" exchange where merlin smiles all cheekily over his shoulder because if arthur's calling him an idiot all is okay but then he meets arthur's eyes and remembers why they're here, why they weren't okay in the first place, and his smile just shatters like he's not sure he's allowed to joke around with his best friend anymore

Arthur: Why are you so paranoid about Mordred? He’s a good kid.

Merlin: It’s not paranoia if he’s really out to get you.

Mordred: Emrys! I made you a flower crown!

Merlin: Out of what, poison ivy?

Mordred: Wildflowers. They’re medicinal too, so you can use them with Gaius and they won’t go to waste! :D

Arthur: Literally how? How is he out to get you?!

Merlin, begrudgingly wearing the flower crown and patting Mordred on the head: He’s bidding his time.

it’s the day again ♥️

Someone: I thought I told you to not bring any back up.

Arthur: I didn't.

Someone: Who's that behind you then?

Arthur: Oh him? He's not back up. He's my emotional support servant. I bring him along on dangerous situations so he can see how awesome I am.

Merlin: *Waves*

It’s always either or