Merlin recs:

ART:

Diamonds by mushroomtale Merlin, Aithusa [G]
No tearful reunion with Merthur and their baby? by lilybells [G] Merlin, Aithusa
I really thought this was gonna happen during that scene. by lilybells [G] Merlin, Arthur, Mordred
Mordred's Mysterious Gazes by leochi [G] Mordred

FIC:

The Love Between Us by planejane Merlin/Mordred [NC-17] (1.8k)
Summary: Mordred’s words echo in Merlin’s head, depriving him of sleep.

A short continuation from 5.2 with a confrontation between Merlin and Mordred that ends with a bit of hot, angry, very non-romantic sex.

As an aside: I was struck by how much Merlin’s refusal to rust Mordred in this fic reminded me of his refusal to be honest with Morgana in S2. It almost felt like Merlin pushing Mordred away is what sets Mordred on the path to betraying Arthur. I’m curious if that is what will happen. In which case it’s actually Merlin who is Arthur’s bane. /random thoughts

All Bets Are Off by magnolia822 Merlin/Arthur, various other pairings [NC-17] (22k)
Merlin has been in a series of failed relationships since uni, and Arthur has been a slag for just as long. After Merlin's most recent breakup, Arthur bets he can stay in a relationship longer than Merlin can stay single. Neither of them suspects their little bet will backfire so spectacularly—or open up so many possibilities.

This was a WIP that was completed this week and it’s charming. It’s got some great humour and lovely banter between Merlin and Arthur. Also plenty of ust and misunderstanding and an astounding amount of sex (including one night stands between Merlin/Gwaine, Merlin/Percival). It was a delicious read.

I am so excited about tonight’s ep. The preview has me all squirmy and staring at the clock. About 12hrs until I can watch it. TIME GO FASTER.

Ep 5.3

Did that episode actually happen? Someone needs to tell me if I'm dreaming. Was I dreaming?

Was I?

Because if i wasn't and that episode actually happened in canon then I might need to just stop here. Just, that's it. I'm done and let it end like this. Honestly, if this was it? No reveal just the awesome HOPE that this episode gave for true acceptance and understanding between merlin and arthur, i would be over the moon. It made me believe we would get there, without question.

That said, there's no way that episodes would exist of merlin that i could stop myself from watching. :)

But omg. This episode. *__*

MERLIN S5 COMMENT FEST

Yesssss!!!!! magnolia822 is hosting a MERLIN S5 COMMENT FEST

OMG SO LOOK AT ALL OF THE DELICIOUS THINGS WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH IN S5 SO FAR!

1) Write a fill of at least 200 words or draw something inspired by one of the first three episodes of Merlin Series 5.
2) Post at the comment fest and/or link to your own journal.
3) Don't worry about betas, though you may have one if you like.

PROMPT. WRITE. DRAW. PIMP.

Go go go go..... Glove porn, fisting, poetry readings, caught in a net frotting ... Go!