ViridianStyre

heavy is the head by sasspan (927 words, rated G)

Allura, in the end days.

But Home Is Nowhere by KalluraIcedCoffee (9k words, rated M)

Allura is given a second chance at life in another reality and is ready to settle down there. Meanwhile Keith hasn’t stopped looking for her, hoping she’s still out there somewhere in the stars. When he finally finds her he can’t wait to bring her home, but does she even want to go?

Canon Divergent

Payback Is A Team Effort by Eastofthemoon (5.5k words, rated G)

Keith and Allura don’t know each other very well, but there’s nothing like planning a prank to start creating a strong bond.

Sleeping Beauty by Eastofthemoon (3.5k words, rated G)

When Keith is accidentally put into a coma like state, Allura finds herself doing something she thought she would never do.

A Grand Gesture by Nandireya (6.5k words, rated T)

Just what does Keith have in those belt pouches? And what could it lead to?

It's Hard Being A Wingman by Eastofthemoon (3.2k words, rated G)

Lance pinched the bridge of his nose as he gave Keith an unamused look. “Your flirting attempts are terrible, Man.”

Keith blushed bright red. “I’m not flirting!” he snapped instantly.

“Yeah! I know you aren’t!” Lance said as he rolled his eyes and poked a finger at his chest. “THAT’S THE PROBLEM!”

like the way it's meant to be by rosegoldenglows (2.8k words, rated T)

“I want to be the adoptive father to the space mice!” Allura stared uncertainly at him. “You want. . . to adopt the space mice?”

Tale as Old as Time by Nandireya (12.6k words, rated T)

(Set after Season Two)

Captured by the Galra, Haggar finds something interesting in the new Black Paladin’s DNA...

Catch me if I fall by flusteredkeith (lavendori) (12.8k words, rated G)

Ever since the five paladins began to really work together as a team, Allura swore to herself that as long as the universe was at stake, she’d always put their feelings above her own, no matter what the circumstances were. She thought it’d be simple—easy, even. What she didn’t expect, however, was for the complications to arise from within herself.

Alternatively, Allura tries not to fall for Keith.

(Spoiler alert: it doesn’t work.)

looking at it now by flusteredkeith (lavendori) (5.2k words, rated G)

It felt like they were always saying sorry.

Keith and Allura work out their misunderstandings.

Switch by PearLynn (6.2k words, rated T)

"Oh, shit." Four sets of eyes went to her and she watched as realization and horror crossed her own face and it went ashen.. "I have reason to believe we've all switched bodies."

A Voltron body-swap ficlet, with Kallura and some minor Plance!

The Empress's Tears by Eastofthemoon (23k words, rated T)

The paladins end up in the Altean Empire reality again, but this time they've also gone back in time and Keith makes a big discovery.

Legendary by Nandireya (2.5k words, rated G)

For Kallura Month 2017 Days 1 and 2 Moon Princess and Star Knight

After freeing a planet from the Galra, Keith and Allura find themselves part of an impromptu retelling of a local folktale.

Rain and Thunder by Eastofthemoon (1.5k words, rated G)

Allura had seen many kinds of bizarre weather on various planets and could handle them without blinking. A thunderstorm though? That was just beyond strange.

Like Desert Rain by kali_asleep (5.3k words, rated T)

It's something like desert rain: uncertain, unpredictable, utterly quenching.

shop 'til your heart drops by flusteredkeith (lavendori) (6.1k words, rated T)

“You got everything?” she asks, voice raised so he can hear her above the wind whipping around them. “Yup,” he says. Perhaps it’s the speed they're going, or the excitement of the chase, but Keith’s smirk is larger than ever as they zoom forward towards the final escalator. Heart pounding fast, Allura braces herself for the imminent drop.

Allura takes Keith shopping. Feelings and shenanigans ensue.

Of mice and wolves by flusteredkeith (lavendori) (2.1k words, rated G)

It isn't easy, but it takes Allura some time, some mice, and maybe some vaguely flirty teases from Keith for her to start softening up to his space wolf.

“Ugh!” she groans, lifting her leg to place her foot at Kosmo’s chest so she can gently-not-so-gently push him away from her chair. “Come here and collect your animal!” “What, right now?” Keith counters, an edge of amusement in his tone. “I’m piloting a lion, Princess.” “You know what I mean!” Allura spits.

Orange Peels by Eastofthemoon (8.8k words, rated G)

Allura finds there is much to adjust to as she stays on the planet Earth, yet she can't wrap her mind around the fact that humans have yet to develop a cure for the 'common cold'.

Kallura Month Challenge - 2018 by nishikaze (34.4k words, rated T)

So I decided to take on this challenge and I hope you enjoy. Most of this is going to be in one long story or episodes of the same overarching story line. Some will lead directly into each other while others will be separate episodes in the same general narrative. The only possible exception being the “Free” days. All of this takes place in what I assume to be the time between season 7 and season 8.

This will all be as close to canon as possible.

Precipice by bob_eclipsa_smith (17.3k words, rated T)

Their relationship was built on unstable ground, on an impulse, proving to Keith that something good truly could come out of something devastating. All he had to do now, is choose whether or not to pursue it.

(Formerly called Grief Once More)

the end of all things by rosegoldenglows (2.8k words, rated G)

Suddenly, as if sensing his gaze fixated on her, Allura turns her head and locks eyes with Keith. He feels his face flush, embarrassed to have been caught staring so openly, with no way to pretend he wasn’t. He can’t find it in himself to look away though. Her eyes, which are always so bright and expressive, unable to hide anything, seem unusually dull, lacking their usual sparkle. The sight pains him. He can’t remember the last time he felt this disconnected from her.

nitesky by juniberries (emollience) (2.9k words, rated G)

The setting evening sun splays gold and pink over his face, the blue-black of his hair. A different picture than him with his chin resting in hand under the orange Garrison meeting room glow or him standing behind them all, arms crossed, the faint cyan castle lights catching in his hair. Softer. More at ease. Her breath catches.

three times princess Allura of altea wanted to kiss Keith Kogane, and one time she did.

resolution by sensorysoftness (2.9k words, rated T)

A date on the Garrison roof, ten doboshes before the New Year.

Piece of Cake by Eastofthemoon (1.7k words, rated G)

Allura was not a baker, but surely baking a cake for Keith's birthday shouldn't be too hard right?

sugar rush by jinora (3.2k words, rated T)

He weaves easily through dwindling crowds, avoiding sticky popsicles and dripping ice cream cones, and finally when he reaches the edge of the ocean, the orange sun glaring in his eyes, he turns a corner. Immediately, he spots her waiting near a pick-up corner for snow ice, standing out from the crowd with her silver hair low-braided in a bun and tied neatly with a glittery pink ribbon.

The Day Will Come by yumenokage (vongarblue) (3k words, rated T)

Written for Kallura Day 2k16.

He and Allura had vastly different roles to play in this war. He knew that. He knew, dammit. So why did it still feel like he was being ripped apart, devoured from the inside out every time he had to see it?

Sometimes, love must give way to duty.

an invitation, a smile by ahatfullofoctarine (orphan_account) (1.2k words, rated G)

“I have a life Allura.”

“Really.” Allura’s eyes flickered to the sparse living room behind Keith, undoubtedly landing on the couches with white sheets still draped over them. “I’m intrigued as to what your definition of the word entails.”

Pre-Kallura. Post-War Fic. Takes liberties with canon.

Secret Vows by Eastofthemoon (3.2k words, rated G)

Keith and Allura get the idea they can just get married and have the actual wedding later. There is only one problem with their plan, they forgot to tell the others about it.

rose in the wild by jinora (1.9k words, rated T)

Like his memories of vast desert canyons and the melodic sound of crickets at night, a fire inside him burns and he wants to remember this moment, this space, forever.

Beneath the Blossoms by Dargorian (2.2k words, rated T)

Alternate Universe

Love is a Curse by Nandireya (8.2k words, rated T)

Kallura Month 2017 Day Nine Duty or Heart?

An arranged marriage between a reluctant bride and a disinterested groom. A young bodyguard with an overdeveloped sense of honour. What could possibly go wrong?

A prequel to More Than Life.

More Than Life by Nandireya (9.5k words, rated T)

Loosely based on 80s fantasy flick Ladyhawke and prompts from this list...

Three young villagers get unwillingly drawn into a tale of magic, curses and tragic love when they follow a mysterious black knight and the beautiful bird always at his side.

You Shine Like the Moon by WinterFairy209 (4.6k words, rated T)

Keith didn't know why he had found a girl passed out in a crater near his house or why she was so entrancing. All he knew was that he didn't want to let her go.

Written for Kallura Month, Day 1: Moon Princess.

Lion Goddess by Eastofthemoon (2.8k words, rated G)

Keith has been selected from his tribe to bring the regular tribute to the Lion Goddess. However, little does anyone know of the true reason he now goes to the temple.

bodyguard by clairelutra, sharpshooter (608 words, rated T)

The Blade member that had been assigned as Allura’s protection detail had been protecting her for a solid three months, and not once had she seen him in the flesh.

According to Kolivan, that meant that he was doing his job, but Allura… Allura couldn’t help but wonder.

With the Certainty of Tides by AceOnStandbi (4.2k words, rated G)

They say some people are destined to find each other, in every world, every lifetime. Keith isn't sure if that's true, but he's found people that he wouldn't want to live without despite everything else in his life.

OR a look at a world in which Voltron doesn't exist but everyone's favorite paladins find a way to meet anyways. (Focused on Keith and Allura)

Ranger Joins The Party by Eastofthemoon (9k words, rated G)

(Monsters and Mana Setting) When Valayun gets separated from her friends, she ends up being saved by an unexpected stranger.

The Stars Rewritten by sasspan (2.5k words, rated G)

Five realities that didn't happen and one that did.

light, endlessly by sumireh (1.9k words, rated T)

I'll see you in the next lifetime, and in every one after that.

rose-coloured you by jinora (6.7k words, rated T)

a collection of old, unfinished works for our rosegold soulmates ♥

pink in the night by jinora (9.8k words, rated T)

When Allura looks up, Keith has his arm next to her against the wall, staring down at her with a strikingly contented smile that recently she’s found sends her heart racing. She’s seen this look on him before, like she’s the only girl in the world. It’s only natural, after all, when they’ve been best friends for over ten years. Allura bites her lower lip and grins, her cheeks flush – it has to be the alcohol – as she daringly meets the intensity of his gaze.

moon tangerine by jinora (1.7k words, rated T)

His grip on his pencil tightens – something switches on – and he turns the page, devouring the exhilarating sight of a fresh, blank canvas. He begins with the familiar, gentle curve of Allura’s cheek.

two steps forward by QueenCamellia (6.7k words, rated T)

Instead of waking up in the Castle of Lions, Allura awakens from her ten-thousand year slumber to find herself on Earth.

(or: Allura acclimates to Earth culture, joins the Garrison, gains new perspectives, develops more as a character, and accidentally affects the plot a lot.)

(Now a fix-it.)

Dividers by @saradika

Lets start chronologically:

The episode starts the scene with an establishing shot of a coffee machine, pastries and associated utensils. Which perfectly stages the entire tone of the scene; for a meeting with 3 vampires and 1 mortal, this setup is excessive since only Christine would be able to consume any of it. It's effectively a decoration with no real purpose, a performance if you will.

Adding to that the shot is upside down, which is a visual confirmation that the scene has been altered in some way. To turn something upside down is to change or distort it.

In the episode, the next time the coffee machine is fully framed in shot again (this time upright), there's also a photograph directly above it of a cityscape seemingly upside down at first glance. The camera doesn't pause here but continues to keep the photograph in view, panning until it stops at where Louis makes his first appearance.

The photograph being shown as upside down for it's first appearance, happens at the same time when Louis is referred to as Mr Pitt, an alias used to bring Lestat to the meeting under false pretenses.

The upside down city is kept in view when Louis relays (through Lemuel) that it was actually Lestat that had called the meeting, and (interestingly enough) still in shot when Christine denies that "[Lestat] did no such thing" but with the camera stopping at and centering Louis for the entire duration of her saying it.

The coffee machine staying upright throughout the sequence, affirms that the truth is present in this moment, even if (what looks like) the upside down photograph shows that a distorted view of these events is being presented to us.

While the trailer gives a decent length of time for this scene, the establishing shot is a very quick split second, and has Lestat as the first character presented. Keep in mind that he's shown wearing his sunglasses for only this shot in the trailer, for the rest of the scene he isn't wearing them or otherwise touching them even if they're present on the table (more on this later).

The next part seems like a bit of a reach, but honestly the show runners are very intentional with how a scene is staged so bear with me here; His right hand is curled in a way that somewhat resembles the motion made when pressing down on a gun's trigger, and it's not facing the camera head on or completely to the right, but aiming diagonally right. Combined with the lyrics from 'All Fall Down' (from the previous part of the trailer) of "Bang bang bang" (the literal sound a gun makes!), and the pattern of his shirt which almost look like splatters or cracks from a bullet's impact, all bring attention to how the scene is a fight that he's unwilling to lose to his opponent.

While Lestat is not the first character appearing in the scene for the episode, his first appearance is similar enough to the trailer but with a few key differences. He still has his sunglasses on but his shirt is noticeably more buttoned up and his hands are under the table. This version is visibly and quite literally not showing us his hand, he's playing it cool so that even his expression is more stoic, he's all business.

When the camera centres him, Christine (talking to Lemuel) mentions the act of being dishonest quite neutrally, instead of explicitly addressing either Louis or Lemuel, or both together, she uses "these" not "you or your", suggesting that the thing being "made up" in this shot relates to Lestat.

For the episode, in the last shot with Lestat in frame before he takes off his (unnecessary) sunglasses, he states that his songs are not about Louis, with the visual of his right hand raised in a loose fist = a verbal punch, and his obstructed eyes inform us that he doesn't want anyone to scrutinise the truthfulness (or lack thereof) of that statement.

Lestat is out of view when he takes off the glasses, which occurs during a back and forth with Louis about the iwtv book. Note how the photograph which had been shown only halfway is revealed more for the first time, informing us that it was never upside down, but carefully positioned to look like it was, as the mirrored reflection of the city was what we saw rather than the actual city, similarly our perception of the truth was distorted by an external force.

In the next shot of Lestat in frame without the sunglasses, he's continuing the conversation by verbally challenging Louis (and looking at him), but both his body and head are tilted towards Lemuel in a hunched but alert position, with the camera framing Lestat between Louis' shoulder and Lemuel's hand.

Now lets get into what caused this spiral, after comparing them, I found that there were 2 key moments that were present in the trailer but absent in the episode.

Trailer 1st Moment:

When Armand is brought up for the first time in the trailer, Louis questions Lestat if "[He] wants to get into Armand?" whilst Lestat continues to laugh. Also note that the camera uses a close up shot of just Louis when this interaction takes place for the first time, intentionally leaving Lemuel out of frame. But Lemuel's introduction as a character wasn't kept a secret in the trailer, so there's no other reason to not include him in frame unless it was narratively important to show how focused Lestat was on Louis' response to Lestat bringing up Armand.

Episode 1st Absence:

The episode leaves out Louis' question, and includes Lemuel in frame when Armand is brought up. Remember that this interaction has been edited by Lestat to feel less emotional, the distance of the camera relates to the distance Lestat is placing between him goading Louis about Armand, and his interest in Louis' response.

The omission of Louis' question was strange, since the proceeding argument about Armand stays the same in both trailer and episode. It's possible Lestat doesn't actually want to discuss Armand (in greater depth), and by erasing Louis' question, he can pretend that it's Louis who's reluctant to tell him about his relationship, rather than it being Lestat who is fearful of what he might find out about Louis' relationship with Armand (which lasted longer than Lestat's own relationship with Louis). This also indicates that for the most part, Lestat is in the dark in regards to Louis and Armand's relationship.

Trailer 2nd Moment:

I believe this moment was the catalyst for Lestat's rewrite of the scene; when Louis reaches out to Lemuel to touch his hand, with Louis being the initiator of this touch. This is what causes Lestat's affronted and distressed expression, and it's this moment that he refuses to admit happened since it's absence in the episode is quite telling.

Episode 2nd Absence:

Lestat's distressed expression is unchanged in the retelling, but the shot before, that replaces the one in the trailer, has Lemuel mentioning ending the meeting "dispassionately", the implication that Lestat's time with Louis is coming to a lacklustre end, and with the "we" used by Lemuel to signify his unity with Louis.

By replacing the moment that Louis reaches for Lemuel, the moment which Lestat views as most distressing in the entire interaction (based on his reaction), with an event that Lestat feels more comfortable admitting happened instead, with his fears of Louis' possible affections for another man hidden behind a more neutral (on the surface) moment.

Christine's dialogue right after, the inclusion of the "yes" at the start of her sentence, and that isn't in the trailer, suggests that Lemuel's sentence wasn't at all what he said, but something Lestat made up or changed to be more palatable for himself.

Another key part of the replacement shot is that Lemuel goes to put on his sunglasses, but only puts them on when out of view of the camera (more on this later).

Next I wanted to discuss the use of the sunglasses by both Lestat and Lemuel. As a metaphor they act as a shield or partial mask, as they literally cover a character's eyes and make them harder to read/ less emotional when that character wants to downplay their reaction. It's also very much a pointed metaphor since they serve no actual purpose for either vampire who are meeting in a somewhat dimly lit room.

The first time we see Lemuel with the sunglasses properly on, is when Lestat questions the nature of the relationship between him and Louis, and Louis agrees with his assumption. Lemuel himself doesn't contribute to the answer (either verbally or non verbally), even though Lestat addressed both of them together when asking about their relationship. Note how the photograph is once again cut off so the illusion of an upside down city is visible again.

Lemuel's sunglasses are also similar in proportion and colour to Lestat's, his eyes obstructed from the audience's view with a stoic expression, he's all business.

The next shot after the reveal of Louis' involvement with Lemuel, Lestat taunts Louis with his own words, to find out if Louis has a new companion. Even though Lestat is addressing Louis, he's looking at, and tilted towards where Lemuel is sitting (out of frame). Most importantly, Lestat's right hand is raised towards Lemuel, first uncurled in a goading 'come fight me' gesture, then curled almost like exercising his hand in a precursor to making a fist when Louis responds that Lemuel is not his companion. From Lestat's expression, we can extrapolate that he most likely doesn't believe Louis.

It's also interesting that the majority of the time when Lestat gestures with his right hand, it's in relation to Lemuel but his left hand (closest to his heart) is mostly reserved for Louis.

The scene proceeds with Louis describing his relationship with Lemuel, using the phrase "emotionally unavailable" to imply a lack of intimacy.

Note how the photograph's distortion is still visible and hasn't been corrected when this dialogue occurs, a confirmation that this sequence has been revised by Lestat.

Also important is how Lemuel's head is tilted towards Lestat, in a 'challenge accepted' kind of way, his body language visually confirms he's acknowledging Lestat as an opponent.

The last time Lestat is in view before he puts on his sunglasses again, he gifts concert tickets to Louis and Lemuel. He addresses Louis using his alias to distance them, and he refers to Lemuel as Louis' "esquire", an important distinction as this is the first and last time he addresses Lemuel directly.

An esquire can be defined in two distinct ways; 1. A barrister at law, which makes sense as Lemuel is performing as Louis' lawyer/ legal representation even if we're never given a proper introduction as to who he is or what his title is, we can understand from context what role he occupies in this scene. But why esquire? There are plenty of synonyms for lawyer without any other double meanings that Lestat could have used to address Lemuel, why choose esquire specifically? 2. A medieval knight's attendant, this second meaning is meant to land as an insult, Lestat is calling Lemuel (Louis') inexperienced boy, a youth who is playing at being a knight but isn't actually one, with the implication that he will be unable to satisfy Louis.

An insult that Lemuel understands immediately, as the next time he's in view of the camera, he visibly grimaces through his frown, the first and last time he expresses a negative emotion on his face, as he's stayed purposefully neutral before this moment. In this shot, the photograph is once again revealed to be a city's reflection implying that this confrontation between Lemuel and Lestat has a basis in the more accurate version of this scene (that we have yet to see).

The proceeding shot is the first time Lestat is in frame with the sunglasses on again, it's here that Lemuel returns the insult by implying he's impressed with Lestat's "healthy margins" despite the "size of his tour", which is exactly what it sounds like; a dig at Lestat's you know what. The insult definitely lands, as Lestat's chin is angled towards Lemuel in a challenging way, but his right hand is kept mostly under the table this time, with the glimpse we see of it looks clenched in a fist similar to how Lemuel's (also right) hand predominantly in frame looks closed (like a fist) even if he's not actually closing his hand (the camera is positioned to make it look like it is) = two challengers facing off.

Meanwhile Lestat's left hand is stretched out enough to seem like he's almost touching the glimpse of Louis' shoulder in the foreground, creating a visual connection between them, trying to bridge the distance between them, a last grasp for Louis before the meeting ends.

Remember that in the trailer it was Louis who initiated that first (and only) contact with Lemuel, but in this sequence in episode 2, it's Lemuel who touches Louis' arm, also the only time they physically make contact. Interestingly Lestat is kept in frame when Lemuel first reaches for Louis in the foreground, the illusion of him touching Louis with his stretched hand is challenged with Lemuel literally touching Louis, this carries through in the next shot, this time with Lestat's shoulder at the edge of the frame, almost but not quite touching Louis, as if he's unable to allow the image of Louis and Lemuel touching without trying to impose himself onto Louis (this also happens in the 2nd moment in the trailer that was omitted from the episode).

The final moment I want to discuss is the first shot of the scene where all four parties are in frame, and which takes place moments before the scene ends when Lestat leaves. Look at how Lestat and Lemuel are positioned diagonally across from the other, how they're both wearing sunglasses in the first shot they share a frame, and are also the only two to be touching the table (gripping in Lestat's case).

Even though we (the listener of the failure records) are visually suggested (by Lestat) to view this scene as a confrontation between himself and Louis, on closer inspection the role of his opponent/ rival is in actuality Lemuel, with the two of them positioned as competing challengers for Louis(' affections).

For those paying attention, you'll see how this wide shot frames the entire room except for the city reflection painting, which is only shown partially, a reminder that in every single frame of the scene depicted in episode 2, we have not once seen this photograph completely. Which is very much intentional, as it's a visual marker to let us understand that we don't have the full picture just yet = this scene has been purposefully given to us in a redacted and disjointed viewing by Lestat, in order to minimise what he doesn't want to admit, and emphasise what he wants to distract us with.

Spring in Camelot by chaletian (1.2k words, rated G)

Gwen escapes Camelot for some privacy, but doesn't remain alone for long.

Where Light and Flame Meet by jesterlady (3.3k words, rated G)

Gwen isn't sure what's worse: having the choice taken away from her or having to make the choice on her own. Either way, she has the long ride back to Camelot to think about it and talk to the man she's riding with.

Stranger Things by Sarea Okelani (sarea) (5.9k words, rated T)

A woman's secrets are not always her own.

An Inexhaustible Moon by eurydice72 (14.3k words, rated T)

Four nights. Two lonely people. One inexhaustible bond.

What Might Have Been an Infatuation by Aimael (8.3k words, rated T)

Gwen is the last to realise what all the other servants see, when they notice the Prince of Camelot staring after her. Once she’s realised, though, it is hard to not wonder if maybe they are right.

Autumn Too Long by misscam (1.6k words, rated T)

The day Guinevere sleeps with Arthur Pendragon is an autumn's day like any other, and there is nothing to mark it special as it dawns.

She Didn't See by rbrgl (691 words, rated G)

She didn't know because she didn't see.

The Hollow Queen by QUATLovr (2.5k words, rated T)

It is not until they are safely returned to Arthur's bedchambers when she ceases to be the elegant Queen Guinevere and becomes Gwen once more.

Asunder by chaletian (377 words, rated G)

[Spoilers for 5x13] Gwen stands on the stone-cold steps of Camelot and does not weep.

Canon Divergent

To Become a Queen (and a King) by misscam (1.4k words, rated G)

Gwen was not born to be a Queen. Arthur was born to be a King.

Banish my Heart by misscam (3.6k words, rated T)

Love. Can't banish that, for all she tried. For all Arthur knew his father would not approve. For all Uther declared it not to be.

Painted Memories by Sarea Okelani (sarea) (1.4k words, rated T)

When Arthur needs him, Merlin once again proves himself a true friend.

All This Beauty by Sarea Okelani (sarea) (20.9k wods, rated M)

It's up to Merlin to keep Arthur, Gwen, and Lancelot from falling apart when Uther puts them in a situation that threatens the future of Camelot.

The Choices We Live With by Yalegirl03 (2.6k words, rated M)

One night during their flight from Camelot and Morgana's blood guard, Lancelot sees something he shouldn't have.

feels like a fever (like i'm burning alive) by svevenstar (hmsharmony) (21k words, rated M)

I will watch you grow into the king that Camelot deserves. And she will. She will hold true to her words, but not now, not with the crushing weight of everything she predicted coming to pass.

Arthur Pendragon has married his princess. Gwen will not be his queen. She will not be his anything.

Or: Arthur marries Elena, and Arthur and Gwen discover that burying their true feelings is easier said than done.

Matters of Trust by misscam (3.8k words, rated G)

Arthur loves Gwen, and Gwen loves Arthur. That's not the problem. Trust is.

something blue by alittlecatalepsy (10k words, rated G)

As the royal wedding approaches, Merlin searches for items requested by a magical rhyme, Gwen crafts two gowns and contemplates loyalty, and Arthur is just doing his best.

A Time of Joy by Nebula5030 (5.5k words, rated G)

Gwen’s lip quirked – ever patient even when her husband was being dense. “I suppose for now. And for the next few months. And maybe again in the future, if we’re lucky.” Arthur still looked confused. But then his eyes widened in sudden understanding, and he glanced between her face and her stomach multiple times. “You mean – you’re-?”

Gwen has something she needs to tell Arthur, and who better to help her do it than her best friend and Court Sorcerer, Merlin?

Alternate Universe

thread of gold by merlinemrys (divineauthor) (6.2k words, rated T)

You are built for things bigger than love.

The love story of Arthur and Gwen and the thread of fate that ties them together.

got to be (something bigger than me) by CyberQueens (30.6k words, rated T)

A thousand and a half years (or thereabouts) after Camlann, Gwen finds two strange men at her door.

aeterna memoria by zarahjoyce (15.3k words, rated G)

"What? Don't tell me you don't remember us, beautiful?"

Gwen hesitates.

Of course she'll remember why Three Hot Men In Her Area are suddenly looking at her like she's Guinevere Leodogran, A Very Very Important Person, and not just Guinevere Leodogran, Customer Service Representative.

So she says, "Nope. Sorry. And if you guys are selling stuff, I'm not interested."

--

aka Arthur returns in modern times and so does everyone's memories, except Gwen's.

And she might honestly prefer it that way.

(also she's Very Very Tired, TYVM)

Tell Me Now (What You See) by CyberQueens (6k words, rated G)

Role Reversal AU. In which Guinevere is the princess, Morgana is her maid, Merlin is the king's ward, and Arthur just wants to be a knight. Which is why, naturally, fate decides he should be a servant instead.

Guinevere and the King by sneetchstar (38.8k words, rated T)

Medieval AU loosely based on "The King and I".