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Arthur, Unconscious
| Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Arthur, Unconscious |
| Author(s): | _grainne_ |
| Date(s): | 11 April 2011 |
| Length: | ~20,400 words |
| Genre(s): | slash |
| Fandom(s): | Merlin |
| Relationship(s): | |
| External Links: | Arthur, Unconscious (LiveJournal) |
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Arthur, Unconscious is a Merlin/Arthur story by _grainne_. It was written for Glomp Fest, recipient was seekintoyou.
Summary: Some quests are about much more than finding medicinal plants, mythical treasure, or large quantities of meat. Arthur is slow on the uptake, but he will get there, eventually. Canon-era AU firmly grounded in, and set after, the halcyon days of Series 1.
The story could be a series of at least three separate stories and the only part that isn't quite as strong is the ending which stumbles a bit at the finish line.
Recs and Reviews
A story grounded beautifully in Arthur's POV, wherein he comes to terms with what Merlin means to him, but not in a fraught kind of way. More like, it's inevitable. And also, Merlin points out how much time Arthur spends unconscious; that conversation in this story made my day.[1]
That fic that's like, what SHOULD have happened, at the end of Series 1. In a world where Arthur/Merlin could happen on tv, like a huge 6-parter special Big Reveal miniseries, with adventures and friendships and all those important things slotted in, too. Taking exactly what's there in canon at the cut off of Series 1 and ramping it up to 11 in terms of humor and adorableness and emotions.[2]
I absolutely loved this fic! The banter and humor mixed in with the pining from both Merlin and Arthur was wonderful. It made for a great magic reveal as well. Which, rather than being on the angsty side, was full of an understanding, albeit a little bit hurt, Arthur. It’s a great fic.[3]
Really wonderful Canon AU fic. This is basically my perfect kind of canon getting-together fic.[4]
References
- ^ destina. Merlin recs, 06 November 2011. (Accessed 11 November 2011)
- ^ mizufae. Comment, 12 April 2011. (Accessed 11 November 2011)
- ^ "Rec at Merthur Fic Recs". Archived from the original on 2024-07-16.
- ^ "Merlin Canon Recs More Than 10,000 Words". Archived from the original on 2024-07-16.