#merlin reverse

https://archiveofourown.org/works/64233634

Arthur Drake works for the Magical Investigation Bureau, tracking down and securing dangerous magical artifacts. At least, when he has a partner he does. After being forced to take a vacation for lack of work, he stumbles across a smuggling ring. Alone and unable to call for backup, Arthur is rescued by the strangest mage he has ever met. He isn't entirely sure where Merlin came from, but he's determined to find out. The only thing he knows for sure is that Merlin is making him second-guess everything he thought he ever knew about magic.

Art by @awesomedig Words by @fifty-5ty 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… Link to artwork: https://awesomedig.tumblr.com/post/185307400254/private-security-body-guardsmerthur-created Link to fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/19063285 

I had the amazing opportunity to participate in Merlin Reverse this year, the first fest I have ever been a part of. I was lucky enough to be partnered with the amazingly talented @eisbaerfusselart whose art is absolutely gorgeous and I hope this fic does it justice! I can’t wait to do more fests in the future, this was a blast!

Summary: College sweethearts while at Cambridge University, Merlin is in the Department of English studying the works of E.M. Forster. Arthur is studying economics, readying himself to take his place at Pendragon Holdings. After a bitter breakup, Arthur travels to Rome on business. When he isn't consumed with work, the setting invariably elicits thoughts of a happier time when he and Merlin were still together. Everywhere he looks, he sees Merlin, even in the faces of Bernini's angels on the Ponte Sant'Angelo. Are they truly over or can they somehow still find their happy ending? Link to artwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/18962053 Link to fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/18962728

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