More Merlin recs

[marguerite_26]

[ART]

Steampunk 1 by Lenxen1984 Merlin/Arthur [WS]
(thank you, penny for pointing this one out!)

Wrapped in Crimson by achelseabeeMerlin/Arthur [NWS]

[FIC]
These Endearments Speak My Heart by planejane Merlin/Gwaine [NC-17] (3k)
Summary: Gwaine whispers sweet nothings before he pulls down Merlin’s trousers.

This fic has a glorious depiction of a first time blowjob. I love Merlin’s shy innocence coupled with his eagerness to finally have a first time. I think one thing that I adore so much about Merlin/Gwaine is the match of Merlin’s humility with Gwaine’s easy way with compliments that helps Merlin overcome his insecurities.

The Right Track by nympha_alba Merlin/Arthur [R] (6.3k)
Summary: After the break-up with Will, Merlin is depressed and a little lost, and the daily commute to London doesn't help. But he likes his job at the bookshop with its weird patrons, and there's a blond bloke on the train that he happens to spill coffee on. Sometimes that's where things start.

This is a tender, healing fic. Quiet in a lot of ways, but very romantic. Merlin’s lost after an unexpected break up and has to reevaluated himself and his life and doesn’t know where to begin. But when Arthur happens to catch his eye on the train one day, he find a bit of sunshine in the clouds and something to look forward to in the midst of his troubles.

The Unspoken by kerryblaze Merlin/Arthur [PG-13] (3k)
Warnings: Canon Future fic. Major character death (not Arthur or Merlin) that occurred in the past. The events of the past are dark and depressing. including mention of infant death.
Summary: After Arthur finds out about Merlin's magic, he pretends nothing has changed. Merlin is frustrated and at a breaking point.

As the warning mentions, the character deaths do occur in the past, but they are hard to read and tug at the heartstrings (and do not in anyway read as gratuitous or manipulative, which I really appreciated). The characters are still grieving here and the toll the last few years has taken on them hangs very heavy on Arthur and Merlin though they cling to their banter like a lifeline. Despite the darkness of their backstory, this fic is wonderfully hopeful and it made for an incredibly heartwarming tale which left me very satisfied.

Comments

[groolover.livejournal.com]

Thank you for pointing me towards The Right Track (hee! you see what I did there?) - I wouldn't have seen it otherwise.

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

hee! Glad you liked. ;)

[themostepotente.livejournal.com]

Anytime, doll. *snuzzes*

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Much appreciated! :)

[anexiana.livejournal.com]

Lol, I keep trying to immerse myself in H/D and I keep getting distracted by your lovely Merlin posts xD Need moar tiem~

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

oops! sorry! but YAY! :D

[reni-m.livejournal.com]

That Russian artist you linked has some really great/fun work.
They tend to do what I call 'art dumps.' Every few weeks or so she'll post 10 - 20 various new illustrations. When I did my Merlin deviantART roundup-recs I ended up not linking them all, not because they're bad, but because she has too many!

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Every few weeks or so she'll post 10 - 20 various new illustrations.
holy crap! :D


btw - I love your Merlin deviantART roundup-recs! Thank you for those.

[reni-m.livejournal.com]

I know! It's crazy, but wonderful.

Thank you! They're fun to do. In a subjective, visual way. XD

[nympha-alba.livejournal.com]

Aww, thanks for the rec, and thanks so much for helping me whip the story into shape. <3

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

♥!