"you have already saved me, you made me feel loved"

Also me: I should get over myself about the imposter syndrome and continue writing my suitsxmerlin au

Also Me: What if i write Freya and Arthur being prisoned in the same cave. They don't know eo except they both play major political roles in the current war of the realm between Gawant and Essetir. Camelot supports Essetir. Gawant is supported by the Dragonlords.

Freya, the Intended of Merlin Emrys, who is the sworn heir of the Dragonlords is kidnapped by King Uther Pendragon's decree to tip the scales of the war. Crown Prince Arthur, in a desperate attempt to avoid Camelot's involvement in the war, rides toward where she's kept to free her. Meanwhile, his sister, Princess Morgana is to reach the castle and talk Uther out of this madness. Yet, when Arthur arrives, he is shackled immediately.

Arthur learns Camelot is invaded by the Dragonlords and Uther Pendragon is dead. There is no word of his sister, Princess Morgana.

Cenred, King of Essetir, had bribed the torturer Alator to work for him. Now both Arthur and Freya are the prisoners of a madman desperate to win a war.

Alator tortures them one by one. They both remain quiet. Freya believes news are lie and Arthur is a mole to make her talk. Arthur believes Merlin killed his entire family and if he somehow manages to free himself he will have to kill this innocent woman with fierce eyes.

Meanwhile Morgana is the one to kill Uther and she works with Merlin to find both his wife and her brother.

Slow Burn, eventual poly Freya/Merlin/Arthur

Dragons and Dragonlords are not extinct so Worldbuilding™ (Perhaps even shifter dragon!people instead of dragons AKA dragonborns?? my edition)