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Title: A promise to the Future By: Hufflapute / @freedom-in-darkness Gift for: LilyGreen10 / @supernatural-lily Rating: General Audiences Word Count/Medium: Moodboard Warning(s): No Archive Warnings Apply Creator Notes (Optional):

LilyGreen10's prompt: "Court politics and courting. I'd love something where Arthur courts Merlin in a very official way, involving court politics. Perhaps Merlin is a prince from another kingdom and his father and Uther are arranging a marriage between their son's. Or maybe a court ball where Arthur catches Merlin's eye."

Arranged marriage, royal!Merlin, how could I resist? :O Alas! This prompt inspired so much I had too many ideas to manage to put them all in a fic TT Perhaps later in the future? idk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Still, here is a moodboard that I hope you will be pleased with, LilyGreen10! :)

Art beta: Myoonmii. Thank you so much! ♥️

Summary:

Canon AU: Merlin never went to Camelot, instead he found Balinor who stayed with druids all these years. Arthur learns of Morgana's powers, and helps protect her against Uther's prejudices. Years later, Arthur is King of Camelot and is working with the druids to bring magic back in the kingdom. As the last Dragonlord, Balinor is sent as the head of a druids' delegation and as the voice of Emrys to finalize the treaty. While the elusive Emrys remains hiding (which does not annoy Arthur a little bit, no thank you!), Balinor's only son catches his eyes. Despite all expectations, Arthur decides to court Merlin, even though Merlin seems to hide much from him.

AO3 Link:  https://archiveofourown.org/works/54450778

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MASTER POST: Week 6

We’re pleased to announce that, thanks to an additional 10 wonderful entries this week, we’ve officially reached a total of 57 contributions to the fest. That’s nearly 60 new scruffy!Arthur fanworks that didn’t exist before! 🥳

There’s still one more week left, so if you still want to join in, submissions will be open until 11:59pm GMT on 31 May 2020. Check out our FAQ for more info! 

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Graphics

unmarkedinlife ( 1 | 2 ) – two fabulous scruffy!Arthur graphics (#1 especially is a definite #2020mood!).

Fanfic

checkmate by comin-up-for-air [ Merlin/Arthur, T+, 2500w ] – Arthur hates board games. Especially when he’s playing against his insolent manservant. That's why he doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing. At the tavern. Playing chess against Merlin. With Gwaine whistling every single time Merlin's pieces capture Arthur's.

This Peace Has Gone On Too Long by CaesarWasntEmperor [ Merlin/Arthur, G, 1732w ] – The kings of Camelot have many traditions, including that which encourages the ruler to grow his hair in peacetime. Arthur doesn't know where it started, but wishes that someone might attack soon; Merlin finds it all very amusing.

This Peace is Growing by CaesarWasntEmperor [ Merlin/Arthur, G, 2597w ] – The Court Sorcerers of Camelot might have had traditions, but Merlin cannot find them. He supposes some traditions have to start somewhere. 

In which Merlin follows Arthur’s lead, and Arthur feels irritated. That is, until he understands.

but it’s so hard, my love, to say it to you out loud by 0hHeyThereBigBadWolf [ Merlin/Arthur, G, 2136w ] – With his disheveled damp hair and oversized white shift, he looks nothing so much like a young child fresh-woken from a bad dream and wary about going back to sleep, evidenced by the bruise-coloured shadows smeared beneath his eyes. It's easy to forget, sometimes, how young Arthur truly is. Merlin sometimes forgets how young he is supposed to be.

I Got You (And You Got Me) by Val_Creative [ Merlin/Arthur, T+, 1047w ] – It’s already halfway through the day when Merlin’s foot pushes in the screen door. He never did learn to knock.

marginalia by schweet_heart [ Merlin/Arthur, E, WIP ] – Arthur returns home after a long campaign to discover that his appearance isn't the only thing that has changed in Camelot. Fortunately, he has Merlin to help him navigate the transition.

Hey, Merlin, Leave My Hair Alone by CaesarWasntEmperor [ Merlin/Arthur, G, 2679w ] – Arthur has no chance of getting a haircut while stuck in lockdown, but he'll be damned if he lets Merlin cut it for him. Unfortunately, Merlin won't leave it alone. 

Or: 4 times Merlin messes with Arthur's hair, and 1 time Arthur got his own back.

bad hair day(s) by sadsunflowertumblr [ Gen, T+,  1017w ] – Merlin goes off on one of his magic quests without any explanation to Arthur. One morning, Arthur realises how long his hair has gotten since Merlin didn’t trim it before he left. George, being Merlin’s temporary replacement, goes ahead and cuts Arthur’s hair... which results in a bowl cut just like George’s own hair. Afterwards, Arthur refuses to get his hair cut ever again.

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Morgana Pendragon - BBC Merlin Photo by Dale Elena McCready

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Queen of Hearts, A Summary:

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Arthur:

And that's how the Knights of the Round Table were formed.

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“Elyan has concentration, strength, the whole package.” Season 4 Cut Scene (transcript) for @elyan-fest Photo