#jonas bbc merlin

[groundbreakingdot872]

Ever think about the fact that Uther fell in love with a corpse?

That Catrina was dead, had already been dead for weeks, when the troll strutted into court wearing her face

And speaking of the origins of their plan- the troll had likely scavenged the estate of Tregor after the invasion minutes after the event, kicking bodies out the way on her instinctual hunt gold

Instead of finding anything valuable, which the bandits had already taken, she found pretty personal belongings, too lesser for a thief... and the lady that they belonged too.

Brutally murdered maybe, but intact enough to be recreated, and impersonated.

Finding her manservant’s body fallen nearby made the idea too easy to conceive, a "Jonas" in hand and the personal items of Catrina ruthlessly ripped away, the plan wealth beyond their imagining was already in motion

And then in the aftermath, of the whole horrid, gruesome, embarrassing affair, when the rumors had died down enough…

Uther must’ve gone quietly, in the early hours of the morning, to visit Catrina’s grave - the real Catrina

Laid flowers, and shed a few private tears over the woman he had never met, but had strong feelings for, perhaps love. Her physique and voice had enchanted him, in more ways than one, and temporarily given him a happy out from the sins of the past

Though it must've unsettled him, that he had fallen for the figment of a woman, not even a ghost, and pledged his entire Kingdom in a heartbeat over a pleasant if pitying face

Although I'm sure the irony, of beloveds coming back to the present, wearing marred faces with a masked intent for vengeance over ghosts of his evils, must have eluded him...

[vampyreblogger]

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[found-family-tournament]

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Round 1:

Part 1:

The Runaways (Marvel's Runaways) vs The Knights of Camelot (BBC Merlin)

The Wayward Children (The Wayward Children / Every Heart a Doorway) vs Gekkagumi (A3!)

The Faraway Friends (OMORI) vs The Spring Troupe (A3!)

Bee Happy (Matilda) vs The Night at the Museum Gang (Night at the Museum)

Winter Troupe (A3!) vs Gwendolyn, The Will, Lying Cat and Sophie (Saga (Comic))

Part 2:

The SHIELD Team (Agents of SHIELD) vs Hershel Layton, Luke Triton & Flora Reinhold (Professor Layton Games)

The Band of Boobs (Not Another D&D Podcast) vs Saiki and his friends (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.)

The Third Mates/The Choo Choo Crew (Not Another D&D Podcast) vs The Crystal Gems (Steven Universe)

Team Dark (Sonic the Hedgehog) vs Kipo & Wolf (Kipo)

Dethklok (Metalocalypse) vs The Robinsons (Meet the Robinsons)

Part 3:

Interview with the Vampire Vampires (Interview with the Vampire) vs The Forgers (Spy x Family)

The Mechanisms (The Mechanisms) vs The Scooby Gang (Scooby Doo)

Izumi & Sig Curtis & Edward & Alphonse Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist) vs The Clump (Don't Hug Me I'm Scared)

The Hamato Clan/Mad Dogz (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (rottmnt)) vs Team Victor (Vicious)

The Black Bulls (Black Clover) vs The Leverage Crew (Leverage)

Part 4:

MASH team (M*A*S*H) vs The Behavioural Analysis Unit (Criminal Minds)

Spider Crew (So I'm A Spider So What?) vs The Joestar Group (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)

RTDL Quarted (Kirby) vs The Avengers (MCU Fanfiction)

Brave Vesperia (Tales of Vesperia) vs The Animorphs (Animorphs)

The Dolls (The Sandman) vs Team Rocket (Pokémon)

Part 5:

The Love Trio (Welcome to Demon School Iruma-Kun) vs Maka, Soul, Tsubaki, Black Star, Death the Kid, Crona, Patty, Liz (Soul Eater)

The Gaang (Avatar the Last Airbender) vs Die Wilden Kerle (Die Wilden Kerle)

Alex & Jonas (Oxenfree) vs The Gluttony Crew (The Evillious Chronicles)

Watari & L Lawliet (Death Note) vs The Cat's Whiskers (Paradox Live)

The Rowdy 3 (Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency) vs Mae, Greg, Angus & Bea (Night in the Woods)

Part 6:

The Crew of the Serenity (Firefly & Serenity) vs The Crew of the Iris (The Strange Case of Starship Iris)

Lucifam (Lucifer) vs Team Bleck/Bleck Squad (Super Paper Mario)

The Ericson Kids (The Walking Dead Game) vs Accelerator, Last Order, Aiho Yomikawa, Kikyou Yoshikawa & Misaka Worst (A Certain Magical Index)

Squad 312 (the Aurora Cycle series) vs The Fatui Harbingers (Genshin Impact)

13 and the Gang (Doctor Who) vs Franchouchou (Zombie Land Saga)

Part 7:

Dadvid & Momgwen (Camp Camp) vs Bucci Gang/Team Bucciarati (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)

Akanyatsura (Paradox Live) vs 11s Fam (Doctor Who)

Team Red (Carmen Sandiego) vs The Ghosts (BBC Ghosts)

Firefam (9-1-1) vs Murder Family (Hannibal)

The Golden Deer (Fire Emblem) vs Mikazuki Villa (Magia Record)

Part 8:

NYPD Major Crimes (Prodigal Son) vs Diasomnia Fam (Twisted Wonderland)

Warden Ingo, Akari, Rei & Professor Laventon (Pokemon Legends Arceus) vs New Who Crew (Doctor Who)

Nahida & Scaramouche/Wanderer (Genshin Impact) vs The Circle Kids (Tamora Pierce's Emelan Universe (The Circle of Magic Quartet))

The Shazamily (Shazam!) vs The Clawthorne-Nocedas (The Owl House)

The Losers Club (It) vs The Mondstadt Crew (Genshin Impact)

Part 9:

The Entire Your Turn to Die Cast (Your Turn to Die) vs Funn Funerals & Eric (Wooden Overcoats)

Because You Made Me Smile (or Extended Tenma Household) (Project SEKAI) vs The Aurinko Crime Family (The Penumbra Podcast (Juno Steel))

Silco & Jinx (Arcane) vs The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (& Associates) (GLOW)

Dark Dragon and the Happy Hungry Bunch (Akatsuki no Yona/Yona of the Dawn) vs MSR (The X-Files)

Ash & Pikachu (Pokémon) vs The Thief Gang/House of Orphans (The Thief Lord)

Part 10:

Powder, Vi, Vander, Mylo & Claggor (Arcane) vs Space Runaways (Saga (Comic))

The Victors of District 12 (The Hunger Games) vs The Killjoys (Killjoys)

The St Cassians Chamber Choir (Ride The Cyclone) vs Six of Crows/The Crows (Six of Crows)

The Gangsey (The Raven Cycle) vs Paper Girls (Paper Girls)

The Bad Kids (Dimension 20 - Fantasy High) vs The Drawtectives (Drawtectives (Drawfee))

Part 11:

Team Natsu (Fairy Tail) vs Yutaka, Minoru & Tane (Our Dining Table)

The Scions of the Seventh Dawn (Final Fantasy XIV) vs Neal Caffrey, Peter & Elizabeth Burke & Mozzie (White Collar)

Scoobies (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) vs Sypha Belnades, Trevor Belmont & Alucard (Castlevania)

I.M.P. (Helluva Boss) vs The New Mutants (X-Men Comics)

The Bad Batch (The Bad Batch) vs Leorio, Kurapika, Gon & Killua (Hunter X Hunter)

Part 12:

Date-Sagan Family (AI: The Somnium Files) vs God Kids (Trials of Apollo)

Crew of the Per Aspera (Rolling with Difficulty) vs Reyna Ramirez & Nico Di Angelo (Riordanverse)

The Crew of the Revenge (Our Flag Means Death) vs The Crisis Management Team (Tomorrow)

Joel Miller & Ellie Williams (The Last of Us) vs Hotel OJ (Inanimate Insanity)

Wangxian + Junior Quartet (Mo Dao Zu Shi/Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation/The Untamed) vs Phoenix (MacGyver)

Part 13:

Nightchord25 (Project SEKAI) vs The Wayfarer's Crew (The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet)

Jessica, Aaron & Erica Slaughter (Something Is Killing the Children) vs Color Gang (Animation vs Minecraft/Animator vs Animation)

Sk8 Fam (Sk8 the Infinity) vs The Pilot Program (Misfits and Magic (Dimension 20))

Killing School Trip Survivors (Danganronpa 2) vs Sea Salt Family (Kingdom Hearts)

The Ten Companions of the Dragonmark (How To Train Your Dragon (Books)) vs Cohen-Atwood Family (The OC)

Part 14:

Arya Stark, Gendry Waters, Hot Pie (& Lommy Greenhands & Jaqen H'Gar) (A Song of Ice & Fire/Game of Thrones) vs Old World Group (Everworld)

Lightning Thief Trio (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) vs California Bureau of Investigation (The Mentalist)

Adora, Glimmer & Bow (She-Ra) vs Disaster Trio/The Clone Wars Trio (Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008))

Kim Dokja's Company (Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint) vs 13 Flame Chasers (Honkai Impact 3rd)

Ren Amamiya, Futaba Sakura & Sojiro Sakura (Persona 5) vs Batfam (Batman Media (Wayne Family Adventures))

Part 15:

The Soul Squad (The Good Place) vs The Paladins of Voltron (Voltron: Legendary Defenders)

Inheritance Gang (Eragon/the Inheritance Cycle) vs Strawhat Pirates (One Piece)

10's Crew (Doctor Who) vs Clementine & Lee Everett (The Walking Dead Game)

Wendy, Soos, Stanford, Stanley, Dipper, Mabel & Waddles (Gravity Falls) vs The Local Group (Rain World)

Five Eccentrics/Five Oddballs (Ensemble Stars) vs The Luminary, Erik, Serena, Veronica, Sylvando, Jade, Rab & Hendrik (Dragon Quest XI)

Part 16:

The Meta Knights (Kirby) vs The Queens from the Musical Six (Six)

Shroud Bros (Twisted Wonderland) vs Natsume's Protection Squad (Natsume's Book of Friends)

The Long Island Vampires & Guillermo (What We Do In The Shadows) vs The Octotrio (Twisted Wonderland)

The Lupin Gang (Lupin III) vs The Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings)

The Gang (It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia) vs Regina Mills, Emma Swan & Henry Mills (Once Upon a Time)

Part 17:

Torchwood Team (Torchwood) vs MANKAI Company (A3!)

Julie and the Phantoms (Julie and the Phantoms) vs Yeo Joon, Kim So-Bin & Nam Soo-Hyun (At a Distance Spring is Green)

Second Nonary Game Group (Zero Escape: 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors) vs Chosen Siblings (Pokespe/Pokemon Adventures)

The Seven Birds/IPRE/Starblaster Crew (The Adventure Zone: Balance) vs Boys from the Dwarf (Red Dwarf)

The Tiny Giant Duo (The BFG) vs The Greendale 7/The Study Group (Community)

[jeanharlowseyebrows]

i was tagged by @maudeboggins to list 5 topics i could talk about for an hour without preparing any material. off the dome:

miley cyrus and nick jonas circa 2007-2010 (with additional asides covering years hence). content to include anythingdisney at livejournal dot com talking points

ao3 user mcguffan's seeming trilogy-without-the-third-part "where there was no path" -- a merlin bbc epic saga -- and my thoughts and feelings re: what the third part might have entailed were the world kinder. also i am certain merlin and arthur would've finally at LEAST kissed on the mouth. certain!

my delusions and theories re: jonathan groff and lea michele

general yellowjackets fall off and what i feel would've Been Better

my former coworker [redacted] whomst i despised and detested to a degree that almost surprised me and has not yet faded even 4 years later

[livvyofthelake]

not to harp on one thing but like i’m still thinking about it so i’m gonna Post…. anyway tee said this but basically the dumbing down of male characters is essentially just to characterize them as harmless and unproblematic, which is so ridiculous to me because i would argue that men being ignorant to the world around them is one of the most problematic things a man can do. but like it’s really really stupid because this characterization always happens to the like. Attractive Man, always the main hot guy, as this way of rebranding their appeal for a queer fandom audience where their original appeal is to get the straight female viewers to like them based on looks. like this is what people do to steve stranger things, thor, jj outer banks, JOE JONAS IN REAL LIFE, arthur bbc merlin, johnny cobra kai, archie riverdale, jace shadowhunters (to a lesser extent with him though i think because of his position as Main Girl’s Competent Capable Love Interest), that guy from heartstopper who’s name i’ve forgotten but you know which guy is a great example of The Rebranding i mentioned. like the only way for queer fandom spaces to like this type of character is to recharacterize him into the same easily digestible himbo with no intelligence and a nice smile. and i feel like not only does that devalue the characters writing but it devalues out ability to engage with these kinds of Attractive Male Characters in any meaningful way that might ACTUALLY deconstruct their roles in the narrative and to the audience. am i talking too deep rn are we following what i’m saying. i’m not trying to call anyone out i’m just saying we should do more to notice the patterns of how we as chronic consumers of media engage with male characters and how that ties into real life. idk

[legends-of-time]

Amelia’s Story (BBC Merlin Story)

Chapter 24: Beauty and the Beast Part Two

Masterlist

Amelia's POV

The Troll soon delivers its next blow by accusing Merlin of stealing Catrina's seal. Hypocrite considering it stole it first.

Amelia learns about it when Sir Leon bursts into her Chambers where she is with Anne, Morgana and Gwen.

"Sir Leon?!" She exclaims.

"Sorry My Lady," Leon says. "I am looking for Merlin." Wait, what?

"Why? And why would he be in here?" Morgana questions.

"The new Queen has accused him of stealing her seal. I have also been ordered to search the whole Castle, My Lady."

"Well, I suppose we cannot fault you for that," Amelia replies trying to cover her worry. "I can tell you he is not in here. Good luck with your search."

"Thank you, My Lady." With that Sir Leon leaves. The four of them look at each other in alarm.

"What if something happens to him?" Anne murmurs sounding close to tears.

Gwen puts a hand on her arm. "I'm sure he'll be fine."

"Yes knowing Merlin, he'll somehow slip away," Amelia adds. They all share a chuckle at that.

——

Amelia and Anne hurry to Gaius' Chambers after the visit from Sir Leon as well as hearing that Guards are closing on his trail in the forest. Amelia can't find anything in her notes about what happens to Merlin here so she still worries.

They burst into Gaius' Chambers to find a Merlin standing in there with the man they were looking for. Both men jump but relax when they see it's only Amelia and Anne.

"Merlin!" Anne exclaims, rushing over to him and wrapping him in a hug. Merlin just stands there blinking in surprise.

Anne then seems to realise what she had just done and pulls back quickly, coughing awkwardly. "Eh... um... it's good to see you are alright."

"Uh thank you." Merlin mumbles. Amelia and Gaius share an amused look. It seems Gaius can also see there is something between the two of them.

Amelia then decides to walk over to Merlin and slap him on the arm.

"Ow!" He exclaims. "What was that for?!"

"For worrying us." She tells him.

"Not my fault!" Merlin complains.

"Still."

Gaius huffs, "Anyway... they picked up the trail that we left, but it won't fool them for long."

"Oh, you meant to do that?" Anne asks.

"Yes but now I better get busy," Merlin says walking to the door.

"I'm coming with you." Anne declares. "No one would suspect anything if they see me."

Amelia nods. "Okay." Her notes said that the Troll takes a potion to keep up the pretence so maybe this is when they get it.

Gaius stops them before the two leave. "And Merlin, be careful. The Guards are still searching for you." Gaius warns.

——

Anne's POV

They peek around a corner from behind the Troll to see her go inside as she scratches her arm irritably. Once she is inside, Merlin and Anne stand on a wooden box to spy on her through a grate in the wall.

"Mistress, it is time," Jonas says as the Troll is bending over the table retching. Jonas then goes to the cupboard.

"Do I have to?" The Troll whines.

"You must keep up the pretence!" Jonas says as he rifles through the cupboard. What is in there?

"I hate being like this! So clean! It's revolting. I can't keep it up. This skin, this face! I just want to claw it off!" The Troll's hands grip onto its face as if it is about to do just that, bending so far over it almost goes to the floor. Jonas comes back over carrying something.

"Think of all the money," the Troll perks up, "and the power. Soon it will all be yours." Jonas places a potion bottle on the table. Anne watches as it takes the potion. The Troll pulls back its sleeve and a patch of Troll skin disappears.

Afterwards, the Troll pulls itself up and moves to exit the room. Merlin and Anne run to hide. The Troll exits and walks past them with all the poise of a lady.

——

Anne and Merlin wait till that night when Jonas is sleeping and sneak into the Chambers.

They walk over to the cupboard and Merlin lifts his hand towards it and whispers, "Tospringe."

Jonas whimpering and crying in his sleep startles them briefly. Once he settles, Anne takes the potion bottle.

——

Amelia's POV

Anne and Merlin return with the potion bottle and Gaius analyses it over a flame.

"We saw her drink some of this potion and a patch of Troll skin on her arm disappeared," Anne explains.

"It must be pretty powerful magic to physically change her like that," Gaius notes, opening the bottle to give it a sniff.

"Could you make a potion that looks and tastes the same as this?" Merlin asks.

"I don't know. Yes, I suppose so, but without the Troll magic, it wouldn't have the same effect." Gaius says. He then walks over to a table to sit down.

"No, that's good. If this potion can be replaced with one that isn't magical..." Anne trails off.

"...Catrina will keep taking it, but it'll no longer work." Amelia finishes. Brilliant! This is how they expose the Troll though the next issue will be the enchantment.

"And she'll turn into a Troll," Merlin adds. "Think you can do it?"

"I don't know," Gaius murmurs.

"We have to make the switch before morning or Jonas will notice." Anne points out.

"Then it's going to be a long night." Gaius quips.

Amelia groans. "Oh great."

——

The next morning Gaius holds up two potions that look exactly the same.

"What's in it?" Merlin asks.

"Nothing too potent. Rat's guts." Gaius says.

"Oooh, lovely," Amelia remarks.

"Toad paste." At the looks of confusion, Gaius begins to explain, "Take two toads, grind them up..."

Anne holds up a hand to stop him. "We get the picture."

"Horse dung. Crushed sheep's eyeball."

"Oh, lovely," Amelia says, feeling like she wants to gag at the sound of it all.

"Pond scum. Three wolf spiders. And what potion isn't complete without a dash of sheep's brain?"

"Nothing apparently," Amelia mumbles through her hand.

"Yeah, sounds delicious." Merlin sarcastically agrees.

"Good, 'cause you're going to taste it," Gaius tells him.

Merlin immediately pulls back, "No way."

"It's completely harmless."

"Er, no." But after a couple of encouraging nods from Gaius, he sighs in defeat.

"If it helps, remember this is to save the Kingdom," Anne says with a grimace.

Merlin grimaces and sticks a finger into the bottle and brings his finger to his mouth. He immediately gags as soon as he tastes it. Amelia pulls a face at the sight of it. Merlin coughs before spluttering out, "That is... ugh. That is disgusting."

"Yes, to you, but not to a Troll." Gaius reminds him.

"I can't even believe you let me put that in my mouth," Merlin says.

"Yes, well, try the original," Gaius says, pulling out the other potion.

"Oh..." Merlin winces.

"Just a small amount. And be sure to spit it out." And with that Merlin does the same action as before and is straight away gagging and spits it out.

"Does it taste roughly the same?" Gaius questions.

"Yes! It's horrible." Merlin exclaims.

"Are you sure though?" Amelia asks. "Cause the Troll will notice if they're not."

"It tastes exactly the same."

"Well, let's hope she thinks so, too," Anne says.

——

Anne's POV

Anne decides that maybe she should do this one so that Merlin doesn't get caught. She still sneaks past patrolling Guards, just in case something happens, and peaks through the gate and sees that the room is empty. She slips in, whispers "Tospringe" and puts the fake potion back in the cupboard.

She then hears someone coming and hides in the wardrobe. Jonas enters and sits. Anne notices she left the cupboard door open.

"Fýrbendum fæst." She quickly whispers. Jonas hears and gets up to investigate the cupboard noise. But moves away when nothing else happens. He sits down and Anne sighs quietly. Seems she'll be here a while.

——

Amelia's POV

Amelia is taking a walk with Arthur in the Lower Town. They see Guards wrestling with a man.

"What do you think you're doing?!" Arthur exclaims, running over with Amelia close behind.

"He's refusing to pay the King's tax." The Guard, Patrick, explains. Oh yeah, Uther has introduced a harsher tax. Probably the influence of the Troll.

"You- you ask for too much." The man, in the clutches of the Guards, begs. "I've given all I can."

"That's not enough!" Patrick says, shaking him. The crowd stares at Arthur and Amelia imploringly.

"Let us see," Amelia says and Patrick hands it over.

Arthur looks in the money pouch and hands it to the man. "Release him."

"The King said..."

"He said release him and while you're at it, give them back their money. All of it." Amelia orders.

The Guards listen and Arthur and Amelia leave with people smiling and bowing to them.

——

Amelia and Arthur stand before Uther and the Troll in the Council Chambers. It had gotten back to the King and Queen about what they had done.

"I gave you a direct order," Uther says angrily.

"The people cannot afford to pay the tax," Amelia replies.

"Don't tell me you're naïve enough to take them at their word?" The Troll says as if the mere idea is ridiculous.

"We have their loyalty, their goodwill. Do not forsake that by making unreasonable demands." Arthur answers.

"Is it so unreasonable for a King to expect his subjects to obey him?" The Troll counters. Amelia looks at Uther who doesn't seem to be reacting much. Yeah definitely enchanted.

"They'll starve!" Arthur exclaims.

"There's no point of a Kingdom if its people are dead," Amelia adds.

"Nonsense." Uther finally says, standing. "They've grown too soft. Remember, these are your subjects, not your friends."

"And why can't they be both?" Arthur demands.

"Because we rule the people, not the other way around," Uther says.

"I think you're wrong," Arthur says somewhat quietly. Amelia knows that he doesn't want to go against his father like this.

"I beg your pardon?" Uther walks towards them.

"He said you're wrong," Amelia says boldly.

"Without the people, there is no Camelot. We're as much their servant as they are ours." Arthur adds, now feeling more confident.

"You allow them to address you in this manner?" The Troll asks pointedly, now standing behind him.

"No, I do not. It will not be tolerated. You will take your men down into the town and go to every house collecting the payments I demand." Uther orders.

"I will not."

"Both of you get out of my sight."

Arthur bows and Amelia curtsies and they exit. That went well.

——

Anne's POV

Hiding in the wardrobe seems never ending and then the Troll enters.

"Jonas, it's time for my potion." It croaks.

Jonas goes and collects the replaced potion. "Are your plans progressing as you'd hoped?"

"Yes, not a moment too soon." The Troll then seems to notice something. Anne holds her breath, hoping she hasn't been spotted. She quickly retreats further back into the wardrobe. Anne hears it stop right in front.

"I must admit, though, that crown will look rather fetching." Anne quietly lets out a breath, realising it's looking in the mirror. "All that gold, and them lovely jewels." Anne then sees her down the potion.

"Now, would you care to accompany your Queen?" The Troll says in its Lady Catrina voice. Jonas takes the Troll's hand and they walk out together.

Finally, Anne is able to come out of hiding, she slumps with relief against the wardrobe, gives a little smile to herself, and then exits the room.

——

Amelia's POV

The full Council is assembled in the Council Chambers when Arthur enters. Amelia stands with Gaius watching anxiously. Merlin is unable to come along due to obvious reasons.

"Father?" Arthur says.

"I'm relaxing your duties, revoking your title," Uther announces. What?!

"What?" Arthur says, unknowingly voicing Amelia's thoughts.

"We live in dangerous times, I cannot allow you to undermine my authority," Uther explains.

"You've always welcomed my counsel in the past," Arthur argues.

"You stood against me for all the people to see."

"I'm sorry. Any future grievance I have will be held in private." Arthur sounds desperate.

"No, it's too late for that." Uther turns away from him.

"Father, this is..."

"You are to be disinherited," Uther interrupts, "with immediate effect. You are no longer Crown Prince of Camelot." Amelia looks around at everyone who have similar looks of shock on their faces.

"Sire, Arthur is your son, your natural heir..." Gaius tries.

"Gaius..." Arthur wordlessly tells him to stop. "You've always taught me to be true to my heart, and that's all I've ever tried to do. To be the man you wanted me to be. Someone you were proud to call your son."

For a moment it looks like Arthur's words have gotten to his father but then it's gone. "My decision is final." And with that Arthur leaves the room.

"Queen Catrina will be named as rightful heir to the throne. The ceremony will begin forthwith." Uther sits on his throne next to the Troll.

Sir Leon begins the slow clap that everyone eventually joins in on.

——

Amelia and Gaius are sombrely telling Merlin what had just happened when Anne bursts through the door.

"We've done it! Catrina's drank the fake potion." She says cheerfully before taking in their expressions. "What's wrong? What's happened?"

"Uther has disinherited Arthur and made Catrina his heir," Gaius explains.

"Now if Uther dies, she will rule Camelot." Amelia finishes. She wishes she could remember how Uther is enchanted.

——

Everything happens in quick succession as by the afternoon, everyone is dressed in their fanciest garb for the ceremony that will make a Troll the rightful heir to Camelot.

Geoffrey of Monmouth leads the ceremony. "We are gathered here to bear witness to the naming of Queen Catrina as the rightful heir to Camelot." Amelia looks at a sad Arthur with concern and she can see Morgana doing the same. Anne is just glaring at Jonas and Gwen is chilling.

"Are you willing to take the oath?" Geoffrey asks the Troll.

"I am." It calmly answers.

"Do you solemnly swear to govern the people of Camelot, to uphold the laws and customs of the land?"

"I... do." It itches its arm. Amelia smiles to herself. It's working!

"Will you, to your power cause law and justice in mercy to be executed in all your judgments?"

"I will." It continues scratching its arm.

"Will you, to the utmost of your powers..." Amelia sees the Troll look at Jonas with worry "...maintain the laws..."

"Yes, yes."

"I'm sorry, you-you must let me finish. The wording must be exactly right to be binding." Geoffrey says.

"Well, get on with it then. I mean, really, where did you dig up this old crone from?" The Troll demands.

"She's right. Get on with it." Uther says beaming. The audience gapes in shock. Arthur is now frowning at this unusual behaviour from his father. Amelia is just sniggering behind her hand.

"Will you, to the utmost of your powers..."

"Yes, yes."

"...maintain the laws and customs..."

"I will, I will." The Troll is getting increasingly agitated.

"...of the land, and serve the people of Camelot?" Geoffrey finally finishes.

"Yes! Just shut up and give me the crown!" The Troll bursts out. The Court gasps while Amelia chokes on her laughter. Geoffrey presents the crown to Catrina.

"Will you just hurry up!" The Troll grabs the crown and jams it on her head while running out of the Hall of Ceremonies.

"Catrina!" Uther follows her out of the room. Amelia grabs Morgana's arm and pulls her along as they rush after Uther. She isn't going to miss this!

"Catrina!" Uther calls as they turn the corner into the Red Ribbon Corridor and they come across a few Guards, who point toward the Council Chambers.

"Catrina!" Uther calls again as they reach the Council Chambers. Amelia sees the Troll bolting towards the doors. "Whatever's the matter?"

"I'm sorry..." The Troll gasps before quickly hiding its arm that looks a bit Troll like. "I don't know what came over me. I, I just suddenly felt so hot. I, do you know, I think I need to be on my own, alright?"

"Are you alright?" Morgana asks, stepping forward.

"Yes, yes, I'm, I'm fine." The Troll says abruptly causing Morgana to falter in surprise. "Really, thank you. I just..."

The Troll pulls at the doors that are mysteriously locked, stopping her from escaping. Amelia glances behind herself and notices Merlin hiding behind a pillar as well as Arthur coming into the room just behind them. "Come on. Come on. Open!" The last word no longer sounds like 'Catrina'.

"Let me." Arthur walks forward but then sees the Troll's arm and backs away. "What's that?"

At his exclamation, the Troll spins around and seems to try to explain but it's too late and she begins to transform.

"What's happening? Somebody help her!" Morgana exclaims.

"I don't think we can do anything really," Amelia replies.

The transformation, with some disgusting farting in the middle, finally completes and the Troll form is there for everyone to see.

"Wow, that's a look." Amelia can't help but say as she takes in the Troll in front of her. This is a genuinely new experience for her as she can't remember what it looked like in the show.

"You're a Troll!" Arthur exclaims.

The Troll gasps and Uther's reverie, causing him to be silent up until now, is broken. "How dare you speak about her like that!"

"What is wrong with you? Look at the state of her!" Arthur argues. The Troll is panicking where it stands.

"I don't believe it." Morgana gapes.

The Troll then rips open the door, almost hitting them, and exits with a snarl. And Uther still has a dazed look on his face.

"She just ripped a door off its hinges. Doesn't that tell you something?" Arthur continues.

"Enough!" Uther says now looking angry.

"She's a Troll! A giant... grey..." Arthur lists trying to explain what they had just seen.

"Stinking," Morgana suggests.

"Hideous!" Amelia adds.

"Hideous, stinking Troll!" Arthur finishes.

Uther then has had enough. "Stop it! Haven't you hurt her feelings enough? Insult my wife again, it'll be the last thing you ever do." They all stare slack jawed at Uther as he picks up the Troll's shoes and crown and exits.

Morgana then turns to Amelia who's still staring at where the Troll had been. "Huh." She says open mouthed. "Had not realised how ugly it would be."

"Not the time!" Morgana chastises. Amelia rolls her eyes.

"Ok, so Merlin was right," Arthur mutters.

"You think!" Amelia cries out. "Though, Arthur, your stepmother is a Troll! Literally!" Amelia then bends over laughing as Arthur groans. Morgana does her own giggling.

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Gaius and the whole Council going to Uther to try and gently point out to him that his wife is a Troll doesn't work so the gang convenes in Gaius' Chambers.

"Uther must be enchanted. It's the only explanation." Gaius utters.

"Which is why we have to find a way to break it," Merlin says from where he's flicking through his spell book.

"You won't find anything in your magic books. Troll enchantments are too strong."

"What are we going to do then?" Anne asks.

"You must speak to the Dragon. If there's a way to break Catrina's hold on Uther, he'll know it. But be careful, dragons and Trolls have been close allies in the past." Gaius says.

Well, this is going to be fun.

——

Kilgharrah finds the story absolutely hilarious as he laughs heartily at their news.

"This isn't funny." Merlin insists.

"It is kind of funny," Amelia says, leaning over to Anne and Merlin as if she was going to whisper it but she says it loud and clear.

"Not helping," Anne mutters.

"The thought of Uther marrying a Troll! Was it a very public affair?" Kilgharrah says through his laughter.

"Public enough." Anne answers. Kilgharrah laughs some more.

"Don't laugh!" Merlin demands. "If she can't be stopped, Arthur won't become King. Albion will never be born."

Kilgharrah stops his laughing. "I'm sorry. You are right, of course."

"How can we break the enchantment?" Amelia asks.

"These are not trifling tricks. Troll magic is very powerful." Kilgharrah says.

"There has to be a way," Merlin says desperately.

"The only way you could break this enchantment is if Uther were to cry tears of true remorse," Kilgharrah says.

"How do we make him do that?" Amelia asks.

"That I can't answer. Uther's heart is cold as stone. He's never been sorry for anything."

"Uh... thanks?" Anne says.

They turn to go but Kilgharrah's voice stops them. "Young Warlock, young Sorceress, it was some time ago you promised to set me free. The help I give is not unconditional." Amelia purses her lips displeased.

——

They return to report back to Gaius.

"The Dragon said he had to cry tears of true remorse to break the enchantment," Merlin says.

"Which is not going to be easy. Uther's heart's closed to everyone." Amelia adds.

"Well, not everyone." Merlin rebuffs.

"Arthur." Anne realises.

"Then there's only one course of action we can take. Uther must see his son die." Gaius declares.

——

Merlin goes to wake up Arthur and inform him of their plan. So Arthur, now fully dressed, consults with the rest of them.

"So your great plan is to kill me?" He says, crossing his arms and leaning against a pillar in the room.

Merlin is cleaning the room as he talks, "No. Well, yes. It... not exactly. It's... Gaius has made a potion that gives the appearance of death without the actual dying bit." Seeing Arthur's unconvinced face, Merlin helpfully continues, "It's fine. There's nothing to worry about. It'll only bring you to the brink of death."

"Oh, only to the brink."

"We haven't got a choice." Amelia points out. "We need to make your father cry."

"He doesn't care about me anymore," Arthur says.

"Nonsense," Gaius replies. "That's Catrina's influence. I've known your father for many, many years. There's never been anyone or anything he's treasured more than you. It's perfectly safe. A single drop of the antidote will reverse the effects immediately."

That catches Arthur's attention. "Antidote. What antidote? You didn't say anything about the antidote!"

"Er... I didn't think it was important." Merlin says.

"The potion will lower your heart rate and breathing. For all intents and purposes, you will be dead." Gaius explains.

"And the antidote reverses the effects?"

"Yes," Anne says, hesitating. "If it's administered in time."

"If it isn't?"

"You will be dead," Amelia says, looking at the floor.

"You just said it wasn't important!" Arthur yells at Merlin.

"Erm... yeah, I suppose it is a bit important." Merlin mumbles. Arthur looks incredibly done with him.

"Merlin and Anne will have the antidote. Once I have administered the poison," at Arthur's look, Gaius corrects himself, "er, the potion, they'll have half an hour to get it to you."

"Don't be late," Arthur tells them.

"Am I ever?" Yeah, that's helpful Merlin.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Amelia asks him worriedly.

"It's the only way to save Camelot." Arthur rolls his eyes and drinks the potion, waits, shrugs, and then tips forward passing out causing them to jump forward to catch him and place him on the floor.

"Time to break the bad news to Uther," Gaius says.

——

Amelia and Gaius follow after Uther who is going to Arthur's Chambers to find his "dead" son.

Uther bursts into the Chambers and goes over to Arthur, falling to his knees. "My boy."

Amelia leaves the room with Gaius and goes to find Anne and Merlin. She comes round the corner to find Merlin soaking up the antidote with his neckerchief, bits of broken glass surrounding it.

"What happened?" She asks.

"I don't know," Merlin quickly explains. "Something hit us on the head."

Anne's groan alerts Amelia and she runs past Merlin to find Anne just waking up.

Amelia gently pulls her up into a sitting position. "Anne? Anne? Are you alright?"

"Uggghh... I think?" Anne groans, rubbing her head. She then straightens. "The antidote!"

"Merlin is sorting that. Come on." Amelia pulls her to her feet.

The three of them hurry to Arthur's Chambers through another door that's not the main one with what little of the antidote that Merlin was able to get.

"How I've suffered these last weeks." Amelia hears the Troll say. "Allowing you to touch me! Having to share a bed with you!"

"Ugh." Uther groans. Well, it's good to know that this part of the plan worked.

"It's repulsive." The Troll continues.

"I know the feeling," Uther mutters.

"Ooh, I've been looking forward to this." The Troll looks ready to attack.

"Guards!" Uther yells causing a few to enter. "Seize... it!"

As the fight between the Troll and the Guards begins, Merlin brings the antidote sopped neckerchief to Arthur and squeezes out one drop to revive him. Arthur wakes and Amelia, Anne and Merlin join in to pull him up.

The Troll defeats the Guards and turns to Uther but Arthur, having picked up a sword, tries to attack the Troll from behind. It doesn't work and the Troll punches him.

"Is that any way to treat your dear old stepmother?" Uther chokes at that. The Troll throws Arthur then fights off Uther and the Guards. Jonas goes for Arthur with a dagger in his hand, but Arthur stops him and runs him through. The Troll goes for Arthur again.

"Fléoge hrægl." Merlin whispers. The spell pulls the rug out from under the Troll; it lands on its back. Arthur runs her through. As it dies, it lets out a series of farts that leaves everyone in the room gagging with disgust.

Well, at least that's done.

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A/N: Please leave comments on how you're enjoying this story and what you think.

[chroniclesofcatacus]

Hi! We are Abigail Fluty, Arwen (service dog), and Elizabeth Willsea! We recently attended Books, Gowns, and Crowns chapter 2 where we met tons of authors who were beyond encouraging. We are hoping to be at Chapter 3 with our coauthored book “Catacus: Jack of all Trades.”

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We were thrown together when we were 9 years old, and we were inseparable for a long time. We did everything together, and our formative years were molded by each other and Robin Hood (BBC rendition, 😍 Jonas Armstrong and Richard Armitage) in such a way we’ll always have parts of the other ingrained on our being.

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For Abigail, she has never been able to get her feelings out better than when she does it on paper. And for as long as she can remember, she’s wanted to instill raw emotion and wonder into the words she writes and others read.

For Elizabeth, writing has been her escapism. She’s been able to tuck herself away into characters, better understand the world around her, but also show her perception of it.

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Catacus is our mash up of all the Robin Hood, Pirates, Rangers Apprentice, Merlin, and many other role play games we day dreamed. The characters of Catacus became our vicarious lives. We could control them, and by default go on adventures and do grand things otherwise impossible. Catacus is where we found ourselves as kids and still find ourselves today, and we hope others can find themselves there too.

[hux-love]

Somehow same energy

@xxsupremespacexx

[shoepolishpolice]

I dont think i will ever be capable of forgiving the bbc Robin Hood writers for ruining series 3 by giving robin 2 love interests who he had as much chemistry with as two dead worms a month after Marian died like bruh

[merlinpetpraises]

[occidentaltourist]

It seems being a Katie Stan runs in the Maines family. 😍

[pillarkarz]

have my slightly human looking cat, vanilla bean.

[make-me-imagine]

Requests

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Alright, requests for all of my fandoms are open. Send some in while you can, they will not be open long!

Writing Prompt List #1 *210 prompts (fluff/romance; angst/emotional; Misc/Humor; & Scenario Prompts)

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Sensory Prompts #1 *125 prompts (nature ambiance; fluff/relationship; angst/sad; scary/horror; comfort; and Misc.)

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Rules Page *Basic Rules: - I only write 'x reader' inserts; no ships or oc inserts - GN!Reader only - I do not write specific body types, or for other specific physical characteristics, since I try to keep my inserts as neutral as possible - No nsfw; no pregnancy/children, no readers/character fics below 18

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Full Fandoms List Below Cut:

9-1-1 (FOX show)

Evan “Buck” Buckley Eddie Diaz Det. Lou Ransone Howard “Chimney” Han

The Boys:

Serge “Frenchie” Hughie Campbell Billy Butcher

Bridgerton

Anthony Bridgerton Benedict Bridgerton Simon Basset Colin Bridgerton *maybe others? 

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Spike Angel

Criminal Minds  (I have only watched seasons 1-11)

Spencer Reid Aaron Hotchner Derek Morgan

Doctor Who

Ten Eleven Twelve

Elementary

Sherlock Holmes *I have not watched the whole series so I wont write much for in-show plot points

Firefly

Malcolm Reynolds Simon Tam

Lark Rise to Candleford

Daniel Parish Fisher Bloom Sir Timothy Midwinter Alf Arless Mr Rushton

Leverage 

Eliot Spencer Quinn Alec Hardison

Magnificent Seven Tv Series (1998-2000)

Chris Larabee Ezra Standish Vin Tanner Buck Wilmington

The Mandalorian + TBoBF

Din Djarin Cobb Vanth Boba Fett (prefer platonic)

M*A*S*H (Tv Series)

Hawkeye Pierce BJ Hunnicutt Trapper John

Merlin (BBC)

Merlin Arthur Gwaine Percival Lancelot

Moon Knight

Steven Grant Marc Spector Arthur Harrow

Person of Interest

John Reese Others; platonically is preferred

Prodigal Son 

Malcolm Bright Gil Arroyo 

Shadow and Bone:

Kaz Brekker Matthias Mal Alexander/Kirigan ?

*I have read the Grishaverse books, so I am willing to write around that plot. But the characters will be in character for the show, and the characters will be written as 20+ as their ages are not stated in the show but it feels as though they are aged up in the depiction. 

Sherlock (BBC)

Sherlock Holmes Greg Lestrade Jim Moriarty

Star Trek: Discovery

Christopher Pike Gabriel Lorca (willing to write for an alternate ‘Prime’ version of Lorca) Sarek Spock **I’m in the process of watching Disco and am currently on Season 3. I will be watching Strange New Worlds when I can. **please make sure to specify which Spock you are requesting for (Disco or AOS.)

Star Trek: Enterprise 

Captain Archer Trip Tucker Malcolm Reed 

Star Trek: Voyager 

Chakotay Tom Paris

Stargate Sg-1

Jack O’Niell Daniel Jackson Jonas Quinn Cameron Mitchell 

Stargate Atlantis

John Sheppard Carson Becket Ronon Dex

Supernatural  *Have only watched seasons 1-9

Sam Winchester Dean Winchester Castiel Gabriel Gadreel Balthazar Crowley Lucifer Caine

Teen Wolf 

Derek Hale Peter Hale

Vampire Diaries & The Originals

Elijah Mikaelson Klaus Mikaelson Damon Salvatore Kol Mikaelson Lorenzo “Enzo” St John Finn Mikaelson

**Never watched The Originals’, so I only know the Mikaelsons from TVD.

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MCU:

Original Avengers:

Tony Stark  Steve Rogers Thor Bruce Banner Clint Barton Natasha Romanoff

Others:

Bucky Barnes Sam Wilson Helmut Zemo Loki Heimdall Vision Scott Lang Peter Parker (Garfield and/or Hollands; aged up) Dr. Stephen Strange T’Challa Agent Ross Shang-Chi Peter Quill

*** Feel free to ask about other MCU characters; I will write for most (depending on if I like the request as well) ***

X-Men

Original Timeline Movies:  Logan/Wolverine Scott Summers Kurt Wagner “Nightcrawler” Viktor Creed “Sabertooth”

First Class Timeline: Charles Xavier Eric Lehnsherr Hank McCoy Alex Summers Azazel Peter Maximoff “Quicksilver” Warren Worthington III “Angel”

**Many of the younger characters ages are not obvious in the First Class movies, so everyone will be written/suggested as 20+

The Eternals

Druig Ikaris Kingo

Venom (1 & 2)

Eddie Brock

Deadpool (1 & 2)

Wade/Deadpool  Ajax/Francis Cable Domino

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Star Wars Universe

Episodes I-III

Anakin Skywalker Obi Wan Kenobi

Episodes IV-VI

Luke Skywalker Han Solo

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Han Solo Lando Calrissian Dryden Vos

Episodes VII-IX

Finn Poe Dameron Ben Solo/Kylo

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The Hobbit/Lotr

Thranduil Thorin Kili Fili Bard Legolas Aragorn Eomer Faramir Elrond

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Fantastic Beasts:  ((JK Rowling is a bigot and anything I write regarding the wizarding world is of my own imagination and a continuation of a world I want untainted by her bigotry)) 

Newt Scamander, Percival Graves *So far I have only seen the first movie

**I will possibly write for characters from Harry Potter or Marauders, such as the Weasley twins, Malfoy, Cedric, Remus, Sirius, etc. But if I do, it will be after they leave Hogwarts and are 18+.

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Star Trek AOS

Cpt. Jim Kirk Dr. Leonard McCoy Spock Montgomery “Scotty” Scott Pavel Chekov Hikaru Sulu Khan *please make sure to specify which Spock you are requesting for (Disco or AOS.)

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The Outsiders

Darrel “Darry” Curtis Maybe: Sodapop Curtis Dallas Winston ^^Aged Up

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Pirates of the Caribbean (1-4)

Captain Jack Sparrow Will Turner James Norrington Elizabeth Swann/Turner

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Magnificent Seven (2016) 

Joshua Faraday Billy Rocks Goodnight Robicheaux Vasquez Red Harvest

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Maleficent I & II

Conall, Borra, Diaval, Maleficent

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The Man from U.N.C.L.E 

Napoleon Solo Illya Kuryakin

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Kingsman: The Secret Service and The Golden Circle

Eggsy Unwin Hamish Mycroft “Merlin” Jack Daniels “Whiskey”

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Jane Austen/Period Movies: 

Pride and Prejudice (1995 & 2005) Characters: Mr. Darcy and Mr Bingley (other characters if requested)

Mansfield Park (1999 & 2007) Character: Edmund Bertram

Sense and Sensibility (1995/2008) Character: Edward Ferrars 

Emma (2009 & 2020) Character: Mr. Knightley

Persuasion (2007) Character: Captain Wentworth

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Outside Characters: 

Actors who have multiple characters outside of the listed fandoms that I am willing to write for!

Charlie Hunnam:

Arthur (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword) Raymond Smith (The Gentlemen) William “Ironhead” Miller (Triple Frontier) **Will also write for Ben Miller

Oscar Isaac: 

Santiago “Pope” Garcia (Triple Frontier)

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[asajjvxntress]

Interview with a fanfic author tag!

I was tagged by @nooowestayandgetcaught woopee!!

1. Your favorite fic that you've written (or just one you want to give a shout out to)

I have two, is that okay? Obvious my Zutara New Girl AU because it was the MOST fun I’ve had while writing a fic. And then my most recent fic i’m trying not to let it show (that i don’t want to let this go) because it’s so soft and fluffy and it makes me happy.

2. Your favorite fic title that you’ve come up with

I take legitimately all of my titles from different song lyrics (Fall Out Boy, Halsey, and My Chemical Romance to be more specific), but if I had to choose one hearts and wrists intact which is a line from Fall Out Boy’s “I’m Like a Lawyer With The Way I’m Always Trying to Get You Off (Me and You)”.

3. How do you get inspiration to write?

I have little goblin that lives in my brain that says “hey, what if THIS happened” and then I’m like “okay, little goblin, I’m listening...” which is actually how I came up with many of my fics haha. To actually WRITE I put on whatever playlist I’m feeling and use that to focus (usually it’s my Zuko playlist.....)

4. Your favorite genre/subgenre of fic to write

I like writing Modern AUs a lot, but I’m also a big fan of canon divergence. Tropes would be enemies to friends to lovers and angst.

5. Do you have other hobbies?

I’m a teacher so............ no :)

6. A fun fact about you that a lot of people may not know

I’m an avid Scooby Doo fan and I have been since I was a kid. I need more Scooby content on my dash for sure because GOSH I love that funky talking dog.

7. Pick one character to self project onto.

Katara always (but also Morgana Pendragon from BBC Merlin lowkey)

8. Favorite genre of music

Pop punk mostly, but sometimes just generic pop lol 

9. Your favorite singer/band

FALL OUT BOY!!!!!!!!!! Followed closely by the Jonas Brothers and Halsey 

10. How has your experience in fandom been?

I just sit in my corner and do my own thing and try not to get in anyone’s way. I’ve made a ton of friends through fandom which is nice! But mostly I just kind of vibe if I can.

Tagging: @lumosflies @thesavagedaughter0627 @gemgirl28 @marijayne-writing

[legends-of-time]

Amelia’s Story (BBC Merlin Story)

Chapter 23: Beauty and the Beast Part One

Masterlist

Amelia's POV

Amelia has read her notes and she can safely say that she became quite excited at reading what episode is next.

When Lady Catrina of the House of Tregor arrives, she knows that the episode is beginning. Her excitement doesn't stop her from staring at 'Lady Catrina', who is actually a Troll masquerading as said woman, as she enters the Council Chambers with Jonas, whatever he is, behind her.

"Lady Catrina, is it really you?" Uther questions, standing from his throne. Arthur stands on his right while Amelia and Morgana are sitting on his left with Anne and Gwen standing just behind them.

'Catrina' strides towards them. "I can hardly believe it myself." She bows.

"We had tidings from the north that the House of Tregor had fallen to invaders," Uther says.

"All that you heard was true, My Lord, and worse." Amelia frowns at the performance as it seems a bit over done.

"Your father, the King?" Uther asks.

"Gone, Sire. The enemy attacked without warning. We were outnumbered five to one. He could not endure. I would never have survived had it not been for my faithful servant Jonas. But we did survive, and we have made it this far..." 'Catrina' actually swoons and Uther catches her. "Forgive me, My Lord. I fear my trials have taken a toll."

"Your sufferings are beyond imagining, My Lady. It would be an honour to help you in any way we can." Uther seems quite taken with her.

"A bed for the night would be most welcome." 'Catrina' dramatically speaks as if still faint.

"And consider yourselves our esteemed guests. It's the least we can do." Uther tells her.

"Thank you."

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Anne's POV

After everyone disbands from the Council Chambers, Anne rushes after Merlin and Gaius and catches up with them in the corridor. When Lady Catrina arrived, she had seen a look on Gaius' face, which caused her curiosity to spike. Gaius seems lost in thought while Merlin speaks.

"She's very brave."

"Yes," Gaius mutters. Anne watches Gaius closely.

"It's just terrible what she's been through."

"Terrible, indeed."

Merlin notices how distracted Gaius is. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing..." Gaius quickly responds.

Merlin looks unsure but then Arthur calls out from behind them. "Merlin! Job for you."

"Work, work, work." And with that Merlin leaves following Arthur.

Gaius then turns and sees the doubtful look on Anne's face. "What?"

"Something is wrong isn't it." Anne states rather than asks

Gaius sighs. "Not sure yet. I have some suspicions I need to check. Probably nothing."

Anne lets out a snort. "It is never nothing."

——

Amelia's POV

Amelia has been demoted from her spot next to Morgana at dinner because of the special guest. On Uther's right, it is Arthur then Amelia while on his left is 'Lady Catrina' then Morgana.

"Well, this is wonderful. Thank you." The Troll says to them.

"It's an honour. The Houses of Tregor and Pendragon have been allies for as... well, as long as anyone can remember." Uther says.

"My father often spoke of you, My Lord." Did he?

"And I will remember him always."

"I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to meet him," Arthur speaks.

"I'm sorry too. For the House of Tregor is no more." The Troll 'sadly' pushes away her untouched plate.

"Well, no, Catrina, it lives on in you." No, it doesn't.

"I only wish that were true." No, you don't.

"It is, My Lady. Your courage, your modesty. And you are as you always were, ever since you were a child."

Wow, Uther. Also, Amelia should really stop talking to herself in her head.

"Ah, I fear I am much changed since then, My Lord."

However, talking in her head is the only way she is keeping her mouth shut.

"Oh, yes, it's true. You are far more beautiful now."

Uuuuhhhh....

Arthur looks completely appalled, while Morgana smiles and Amelia gapes at what is happening in front of her.

"Your father is flirting," Amelia whispers to Arthur through clenched teeth, she leans over slightly in an attempt to be subtle.

"I know," Arthur whispers back in equally clenched teeth.

Arthur then does a really subtle fake yawn. "I'm sorry, hard day's training. If you'll excuse me."

"Of course." The Troll murmurs.

Uther nods to him. "Arthur."

Arthur stands and Morgana pipes up. "We should retire ourselves. Come along Amelia." She then stands looking at Amelia expectantly.

"But food..." Morgana gives her a pointed look. Fine, leave the King with a Troll and let Amelia herself go to bed hungry.

Uther nods again. "Morgana. Amelia."

Amelia reluctantly follows Morgana and Arthur as they leave.

As soon as the door closes, Morgana turns to Amelia and Arthur. "Was that not the sweetest scene!"

Arthur groans as if in pain and Amelia pats him on the shoulder. "I think we had different dinners, Morgana. That was not sweet." She proclaims.

Morgana pouts.

"Though I suppose it is good to see that the old dog is still alive eh?" Amelia nudges the two of them smiling cheekily. Morgana laughs while Arthur looks at the both of them in disdain.

"I do not want to think of my father like that at all thank you. Goodnight." Arthur spits out before storming down the corridor.

"Well, he has got to get used to it. It seems Uther has found a lady friend." Morgana says cheerfully.

Amelia really hopes not.

——

Amelia, along with Anne who shared her own suspicions, convene in Gaius' Chambers. Gaius is making a potion when they arrive and Merlin starts telling them all about 'Lady Catrina'.

"There's something really different about the Lady Catrina." He says.

"Oh?" Anne asks almost hopefully.

"Most of Uther's guests just treat me like I'm dirt in their shoes, but she was really nice, even after all she's been through." Anne leans back onto the table behind her seat on the bench pouting. Amelia smiles, shaking her head as she pats Anne on the back.

"Yes. She always was very gracious." Gaius says.

"You've met her before?" Amelia asks.

"Oh, it was many years ago. I doubt that she would remember. Now, Merlin, I've got a job for you."

"Does it ever end?" Merlin mutters.

"Give this to the Lady Catrina with my compliments." Gaius hands the potion bottle to Merlin.

"What is it?"

"She'll know what it is." Amelia raises an eyebrow and shares a look with Anne.

"But what is it?" At Gaius' look, Merlin realises there's no point in asking and says, "Okay, okay." He leaves the room.

"Testing the waters?" Anne asks. Gaius gives her a look.

"What's this?" Amelia asks.

"Gaius has some suspicions about Lady Catrina." Well, that's good.

——

It is not long before Merlin comes charging back and slams the bottle on the table in front of Gaius.

"She didn't ask for it. She didn't need it. She didn't even want it." Merlin rants.

"Interesting," Amelia murmurs.

"If you say so." Merlin scoffs.

"When I treated her as a child, it was for an incurable disease. Catrina had a rare bone disorder affecting her joints. She often had difficulty walking, especially after a long ride. My tonic was the only thing that brought her relief." Gaius explains.

"And that's why you sent the potion," Anne says realising.

"But she walks as well as you or I," Merlin says.

"So I noticed," Gaius replies.

"So... the tonic was some kind of test?" Merlin says, now making the connection.

"So the question is. If not Lady Catrina, who is she?" Amelia concludes. Nothing wrong with nudging them in the right direction.

——

Anne's POV

The next day, before breakfast, Uther and 'Lady Catrina' go off on a ride and a picnic.

Watching them leave from a distance, Merlin and Anne take the opportunity to enter 'Catrina's' Guest Chambers to snoop around.

As soon as they enter, Anne is hit by this horrible smell and can tell that Merlin is also affected as he begins coughing. Merlin places the laundry basket he is carrying down and the two of them begin looking around with their hands near their mouths.

"Can I help you?" A voice suddenly asks. Anne spins round from the cupboard she is looking in and Merlin looks up from where he is crouched by the bed. Jonas stands in front of them.

"No. Er, I-I-I was- I was just changing the sheets." Merlin awkwardly pats the sheets.

"A-and I thought I would see if there needs to be any dusting." Anne quickly adds.

"Please, go ahead. Don't let me get in your way." Jonas says to them. Anne feels a bit uncomfortable with him.

Merlin looks quite shaken himself as he says, "All done. Thank you."

Merlin stands and walks to the door as Anne quickly follows.

"Merlin," Jonas calls out before they can leave. "Aren't you forgetting something?"

Jonas turns around and Anne gapes in surprise as she catches a glimpse of a green forked tail. Jonas then holds out the laundry basket.

"Right." Merlin chokes out taking it from him. The two of them quickly leave the room and rush to report back to Gaius and Amelia in Gaius' Chambers.

——

Amelia's POV

Amelia hurries over to Anne and Merlin as soon as they enter with Gaius close behind.

"So? What did you find?" Amelia asks.

"Something wasn't right in there. There was this strange smell, and I could've sworn the Lady Catrina's bed hadn't been slept in." Merlin lists.

"And there was something else," Anne adds.

"Oh?" Gaius says.

"Jonas. As we were leaving, I thought- well we thought we saw something... this is gonna sound crazy, but it looked like Jonas had a tail." Anne explains.

"A tail? Really?" Amelia says with genuine surprise because her past self had not noted this down.

"Well, I mean, we only glimpsed it for a moment. I-I mean, we could be wrong..." Merlin backtracks.

"No, no, we believe you. But we must keep an eye on her. A very close eye." Gaius says.

——

That night Gaius goes to Uther to plant the seed of doubt about 'Lady Catrina's' miraculous recovery from an incurable disease. Though Uther appears angry, it apparently seems to have struck a chord with him.

The same night Merlin follows the Troll to tunnels under the Castle and sees its filthy nest below full of dung and it farting. Merlin rushes back to Gaius' Chambers and informs them of what he had seen.

"What you saw is seldom seen, Merlin. Trolls despise all other living things, especially humans. They prefer to lurk in the darkness of their nests, feasting on rotten filth." Gaius explains.

"And Jonas? Is he a Troll too?" Anne questions.

"Who can tell what manner of creature he is," Gaius says.

"It makes no sense. If Trolls like to lurk in their Caves so much, what's this one doing in Camelot?" Merlin wonders.

"Trolls are greedy. Lady Catrina's like the rest of her kind; she lusts after wealth and power." Gaius reasons.

"Uther's wealth and power," Amelia adds.

"We've reached the point of no return. Uther has to be told." Gaius decides, standing.

"You're going to tell Uther that his lady friend's a Troll?" Merlin questions as if doubting Gaius' sanity. Amelia sends an equally doubtful look and hears Anne snort.

"That's exactly what I'm going to do," Gaius says determinedly walking to the door.

"Good luck." Anne huffs.

"Thank you, Anne."

——

They convene the next day to hear of the results of Gaius' meeting with Uther.

Gaius enters and he doesn't look exactly happy. "Please don't say anything, any of you."

"We were not going to say anything." Amelia insists even though she knows that it is not true.

"You were going to say, "I told you so."" Gaius says, sitting down in front of the three of them who continue standing.

"OK. I might have. But I... I'm not going to now." Merlin insists.

"Uther didn't take to it well." Gaius reluctantly says.

"See Gaius?! We told you..." Amelia begins but then sees the other's faces. "Sorry."

"But I know him. He's a proud man, but he's not stupid. He will reflect on what I said, I'm sure he will." Gaius says as assuredly as he can when knowing Uther.

"Let's hope you're right," Anne says. Amelia chews her lip anxiously. She knows that Uther gets enchanted but she doesn't know when or how and this uncertainty makes her feel nervous to do anything in case it makes everything worse.

——

The next day Gaius reports back on Uther after speaking to him earlier as they sit in his Chambers. Telling him the truth about 'Catrina' has not worked.

"It's no good. I can tell him she's a Troll until I'm blue in the face, he simply won't listen. He sees a charming, beautiful woman." Gaius complains to them.

"Yeah, with a body like a tree trunk." Merlin snarks. Amelia lets out a snort at that and Anne nudges her as if telling her off but it isn't really working as she is smiling.

"But we only know that because you saw her in the Troll form." Gaius reminds Merlin, ignoring the other two.

"So, what do we do?" Amelia asks, recovering.

"We must open Uther's eyes, show her for what she really is." Gaius states.

"Using magic?" Anne asks in shock.

Gaius looks to Merlin indicating that Merlin is the one who should do this. "It's the only way to reveal her true form."

"But she never leaves his side." Anne points out worriedly.

"I know."

"You want me to use magic in front of the King?" Merlin says, shocked.

"Yes, Merlin, I do."

"H-he'd never get away with it," Anne says.

"I know. I'm sorry, Merlin. I know how dangerous this is, but we cannot allow it to gain any further control over the King. Who knows what the consequences might be?" Gaius reasons.

"Just one problem. I know nothing about Troll magic." Merlin says.

"Then clearly we have our work cut out for us then," Amelia remarks. She worries that Uther is already enchanted and he'll marry the Troll like her notes say. Her only reassurance is that her notes say everything turns out alright in the end.

——

Amelia feels like them being slumped over piles and piles of books in Gaius' Chambers should stop happening but here they are again except this time Gaius is asleep on some books.

Suddenly Merlin slams a hand onto the books startling all of them and waking Gaius. "Here. The spell of revelation." Merlin stands and walks around the table he sits at to Gaius. Amelia and Anne walk over to them. "By which the true nature of the thing may be revealed."

Gaius reads the page. "But this applies only to objects, things, not to living creatures."

"I know. The principle's the same, isn't it?" Merlin questions.

"Well, he should try it. What other choice do we have?" Amelia says. Hopefully, this will bring them one step closer to stopping the Troll.

"Very well. But Merlin, choose your moment carefully. Trolls are vicious creatures." Gaius warns.

A knock then sounds at the door.

"Come in."

A Guard, Patrick she thinks, steps in. "The King requests your presence in the Council Chambers."

Naturally, they all share looks of confusion and worry.

——

Reaching the Council Chambers, Amelia and Anne make their way over to where Morgana and Gwen are standing. Courtiers loiter around the room.

"Do you know what Uther wants?" Amelia asks the two women.

Gwen shakes her head and Morgana says, "I have no idea. Seems no one does. Very mysterious."

The doors open and everyone moves to the sides of the room, making a path for Uther, who enters with the Troll on his arm. Oh no.

Uther stops in front of his throne and turns to the room. "Thank you all for coming. You are, no doubt, wondering why I have gathered you here today. Though we live in dark times, today I bring you light, and love. It gives me greatest pleasure to inform you that the Houses of Tregor and Pendragon are to be united in the closest bond of all. I am to marry Lady Catrina of Tregor."

Amelia can see everyone looking shocked at this and slowly begin to clap though Amelia notices that Arthur does not move. The Troll then leans over and whispers in his ear. "I am to marry Lady Catrina tomorrow."

The surprised clapping begins again while Amelia glances over to see the worried faces of Merlin and Gaius, she doesn't need to look at Anne to see hers. Merlin then moves to a corner of the room to begin the spell.

Uther continues speaking, "This union heralds a new dawn for the Kingdom, a new beginning..."

Suddenly the Troll's smile drops. Amelia sees Merlin try again and if she looks close enough, Amelia can see the skin move slightly. But the Troll is strong and despite more attempts by Merlin, nothing changes despite the skin moving even more.

Amelia must have lost track of the conversation as there is suddenly applause coming from the people around her. She begins her delayed clapping when Morgana nudges her in the side.

"Thank you." Uther finishes. The Troll looks around as if searching for the perpetrator before pulling Uther out of the room in a slight hurry.

"Well, did not see that happening so quickly," Morgana says.

"No..." Amelia quietly replies.

——

The four of them, as they walk into Gaius' Chambers, feel somewhat defeated.

"I'm sorry. I tried. I gave it everything I had." Merlin says.

"It's not your fault, Merlin. You did your best." Gaius reassures.

"The spell of revelation is powerful magic. And it was not like it did not do anything, you all must have seen her face. It went all weird." Amelia points out.

"Her magic must be strong, indeed, to be able to resist you, Merlin," Gaius says. Suddenly Merlin turns and hurries out of the room. "Where are you going?"

"To see Arthur! He's our only hope!"

"Merlin!" Gaius calls at the same time Anne asks after him, "Is that wise?!"

Amelia huffs. "No,it is not. This is Arthur we are talking about."

——

Amelia does not hear from Merlin for the rest of the day as Morgana drags her into sorting out what their outfits should be for tomorrow. Honestly she couldn't care less considering that Uther is in truth getting married to a Troll. Hopefully Merlin is up to something that'll stop it.

But before she knows it, it is the big day and Anne is helping her get ready. Amelia can tell she isn't happy about this.

"Just say what you're thinking Anne," Amelia tells her, feeling slightly irritated by Anne being so distracted, not that she can blame her.

"Ugh... it's just um," Anne huffs as if trying to work out what she wants to say, "I just feel like we have failed, like we have not done enough."

"No, do not think like that!" Amelia says. "We can still stop her even after they are married. It is not over yet."

"Okay," Anne mutters. "Well you are ready now."

"Thank you." Amelia smiles at her.

——

Morgana and Amelia walk into the Throne room together, their arms linked, with Gwen and Anne following behind. Amelia's dress is a deep red with a golden circlet on her head and the front parts of her brown hair tied behind her head. They take their spot at the front of the crowd on one side. Amelia spots Gaius on his own and wonders where Merlin has got to, she wishes she could remember.

The horns blast and Arthur and Uther enter in their full get up of cloaks and crowns. They take their positions at the front. Amelia knows that Uther must be enchanted by now but she can't remember how, so how is she supposed to help when she doesn't even know?

It is not long until the Troll enters as the horns blast again. Once they are both at the front and Arthur is next to her and Morgana, Geoffrey of Monmouth presides over the wedding ceremony.

"My Lords, Ladies, and gentlemen of Camelot, we are gathered here today to celebrate, by the ancient right of handfasting, the union of Uther Pendragon and Lady Catrina of Tregor. Is it your wish, Uther, to become one with this woman?"

"It is."

"Is it your wish, Catrina, to become one with this man?"

"It is." Despite it being a Troll, it is quite the good actor.

"Do any say nay?" Amelia looks back hoping that Merlin will burst in with a way to stop this. She sees Gaius do the same but no one comes, so after a moment of silence, the ceremony continues.

Geoffrey wraps a Garland around the 'happy couple's' hands as he speaks, "With this garland, I do tie a knot, and by doing so, bind your hands and your hearts for all eternity."

"I, Uther Pendragon, King of Camelot, shall not seek to change thee in any way. I shall respect thee as I respect myself."

The Troll speaks its own vow and it isn't long before Geoffrey announces, "I now pronounce you to be husband and wife."

It is at that moment that Merlin bursts in just as Uther and Catrina kiss. The Court applauds though Morgana has to nudge Amelia to do so as she is too busy sharing worried looks with Gaius, Merlin and Anne. The Troll looks out towards the Court smiling but scowls when she sees Merlin.

Game on.

——

A/N: Please leave comments on how you're enjoying this story and what you think.

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