You've Got a Friend in Me

[nativestar.livejournal.com]

Title: You've Got a Friend in Me
Recipient:val_creative
Author: nativestar
Rating: PG
Pairing/s: Gen
Summary: Once upon a time Hunith was a maidservant for a very prominent noble family.
Warnings: None
Word Count: 1452
Author's Notes: val_creative , I hope I’ve done your prompt justice. I have to admit your prompt threw me a bit as I was expecting to write something Arthur or Merlin centric but I’ve enjoyed exploring two characters I don’t normally write about.
Disclaimer:Merlin is owned by the BBC and Shine. No copyright infringement is intended and no profit is being made. Don't send us to the dungeons.

( “Noble people are fat, lazy and stinky.” )

Lazy Daisy

[amarie-authiel.livejournal.com]

Title:Lazy Daisy.
Recipient:alafaye
Author: amarie_authiel
Rating:PG-13
Pairing/s:Merlin/Arthur
Summary:The demands on both their time have increased and these small moments in bed before the day starts are everything when days are filled with duties that keep them apart.
Warnings: Fluff
Word Count: ~900
Author's Notes: My first thought when reading the promt PM was: Oh my God, this person is just like me! ...only coherent and able to put thoughts into words! I really hope you will like this.

Thank you to Mrs Figg, Petty Tyrant and Norc for correcting my mistakes and restoring some dearly needed confidence to a nervous secret santa.
Disclaimer:Merlin is owned by the BBC and Shine. No copyright infringement is intended and no profit is being made. Don't send us to the dungeons.

( Lazy Daisy )

Santa's Gift

[aeris444.livejournal.com]

Title: Santa's Gfit
Recipient:kitsuneshadow47
Author: aeris444
Rating:PG
Pairing/s:Merlin/Arthur
Summary:Merlin was playing Santa in a shopping center and that day looked like any other end till a little boy shattered Merlin's heart and a drunk guy came in.
Warnings:None
Word Count:4089
Author's Notes:Happy holidays kitsuneshadow47! I hope this sticks to your prompt and that you'll like it! I had fun writing it! Thanks to derenai for the first beta! And to brunettepet for the thorough beta! (I really should stop writing so late in the night).
Disclaimer:Merlin is owned by the BBC and Shine. No copyright infringement is intended and no profit is being made. Don't send us to the dungeons.

( Read here )

We'll Take A Cup

[beccadearie.livejournal.com]

Title: We'll Take A Cup
Recipient: rottencreampuff
Author: beccadearie
Rating: PG-13
Pairing/s: Merlin/Arthur
Summary: Merlin gets sloshed New Year's Eve and has to stay at Arthur's flat, which makes for an awkward night and an awkward morning.
Warnings: Intoxication
Word Count: Just under 2.5k
Author's Notes: Thanks for the great prompt! I hope you enjoy it. Happy New Year! :)
Title from "Auld Lang Syne."
Disclaimer: Merlin is owned by the BBC and Shine. No copyright infringement is intended and no profit is being made. Don't send us to the dungeons.

( We'll Take A Cup )

Also on AO3

Under Cover

[wrecksfic.livejournal.com]

Title: Under Cover
Recipient:dante_s_hell
Author: wrecksfic
Rating: PG
Pairing/s: Arthur/Merlin
Summary: Merlin is an environmental blogger and socially awkward nerd who dated Arthur at Uni. Arthur is a private security officer at Pendragon Securities and thinks that he’s being pranked by his older sister when he finds out his next client is his ex-boyfriend. But Merlin’s lack of political savvy has made him public enemy #1 with some politicians and major corporations, and now his friends and family are worried about his safety so they ask the one person they know can protect him for help.
Warnings: none
Word Count: 1,000

Author's Notes: my wonderful prompt was: Arthur/Merlin. Merlin needs a bodyguard for some reason. Enter Arthur who runs a security business and happens to be Merlin's ex. Angst, slight animosity, happy ending, please. I couldn't fit in some of the more sexy requests without letting this grow into a way, way bigger fic, but I hope you like this all the same. I know I loved writing it!

Disclaimer:Merlin is owned by the BBC and Shine. No copyright infringement is intended and no profit is being made. Don't send us to the dungeons.

( Under Cover )

It's a Holly Jolly Merthur Christmas

[kesmith]

Title: It's a Holly Jolly Merthur Christmas
Recipient: archaeologist_d
Author: kesmith
Rating: Mature
Pairing/s: Merlin/Arthur

Summary: The one where it's Merlin and Arthur's first Christmas together as a couple.

Oh.. and there may be talk of destiny, love, meddlesome - yet helpful dragons, magic reveals, and promises of the future too.

And let's not forget about romance, Christmas trees, what happens under a mistletoe, and all of those Merthur moments that we love so much.

Warnings: None.
Word Count: 4,866

Author's Notes:
For Archaeologist_d :This story has been in your gift section since the posting date, it was posted to the collections since the posting date on AO3, and somehow it missed here. One hundred apologies here. I am so sorry. I used all of your likes for this prompt while staying away from your dislikes. I really hope that you enjoy it, and I hope that you've enjoyed your holiday. Best wishes for a Happy New Year!

I would also like to give a shout out to fuckyeah! Thank you for taking the time out of your extremely busy schedule to beta this story for me. With that being said, any errors found in this story are solely mine.

And to the Camelot Drabble mods: Thank you for putting this Holiday Exchange together, and thank you for being so prompt in your responses throughout this entire process. For a first timer in posting for the exchange, it meant a lot. Happy Holidays!

Disclaimer:Merlin is owned by the BBC and Shine. No copyright infringement is intended and no profit is being made. Don't send us to the dungeons.


( It's a Holly Jolly Merthur Christmas )

also on AO3


!holiday exchange fest 2013, p:arthur/merlin, rating:r, type:drabble

Anytime You Need a Friend

[val-creative.livejournal.com]

Title: Anytime You Need a Friend
Recipient:crimsonswirls
Author: val_creative
Rating: PG
Pairing/s: Arthur/Merlin, Leon/Morgana
Summary: Sneaking into Disneyland Paris had been a rather brilliant plan, in Merlin's humble opinion.
Warnings: Language
Word Count: 1559
Author's Notes: It was a pleasure taking your prompt crimsonswirls! I hope it was something fun and enjoyable to you. And thank you to my betas who sadly won't see this message as they are not from LJ. But whatever. I know how much they love Disney things.

Also available on FFN and AO3 !

Disclaimer:Merlin is owned by the BBC and Shine. No copyright infringement is intended and no profit is being made. Don't send us to the dungeons.




( Anytime You Need a Friend )

Designs on the King

[hogwartsvixxxen.livejournal.com]

Title:Designs on the King
Recipient:karuvapatta
Author: hogwartsvixxxen
Rating:R
Pairing/s:Merlin/Arthur
Summary:Merlin and Arthur have wanted each other since that day in the market. Merlin has never made his move, but will a visiting Druid Priest that Arthur sent for to learn about the Old Religion and The Winter Solstice, take away Merlin’s chance.
Warnings:sexual tension, brief drugging, applied/brief (and I do mean applied and brief) non-con, jealousy, spoiler for end of season 5
Word Count:3k
Author's Notes: Thank you my darling yenny2206 for working with me and finding a an awesome beta. You also knew how much fun I’d have writing this.
Thank you my dear brunettepetfor being my beta. You made me feel special and not the least bit nervous. I couldn't think of a title to save my life but brunettepet saved me again.
Merry Christmas karuvapatta I hope this is what you wanted, and that your Christmas was Blessed. May you and yours also have a Blessed, safe, and wonderful New Year's Eve and 2014 Thank ou for such a wonderful prompt. I had fun discovering the differences/similarities between Wiccans and Druids. I enjoyed doing all my research, and I hope you enjoy it too.
Disclaimer:Merlin is owned by the BBC and Shine. No copyright infringement is intended and no profit is being made. Don't send us to the dungeons.
( The name for the festival of the Winter Solstice in Druidry is Alban Arthan, which means 'The Light of Arthur' )

Physical Therapy

[mihnn.livejournal.com]

Title: Physical Therapy
Recipient:nativestar
Author: mihnn
Rating: G
Pairing/s: Merlin, Arthur/Gwen
Summary: Arthur notices something about Merlin that seems different. He decides to solve this problem.
Warnings: None.
Word Count: 1047
Author's Notes: Sorry for the delay in posting this. You asked for a gen fic, and I hope you enjoy it. I envision this happening just after 'The Disir' in Season 5.
Disclaimer:Merlin is owned by the BBC and Shine. No copyright infringement is intended and no profit is being made. Don't send us to the dungeons.

( Physical Therapy )

The Knightz

[yuan-fen.livejournal.com]

Title: The Knightz
Recipient:candymacaron
Artist:yuan_fen
Rating: G
Pairing: none
Media: MangaStudio & Photoshop
Warnings: none
Artist’s Notes: candymacaron, thank you for sharing with me your amazing AU idea! I was really inspired by it and planned to draw several pictures, but an unfortunate work accident prevented me form doing so. Hence, all I have for you is a CD cover of Arthur's band - I hope you like it anyway!
Disclaimer:Merlin is owned by the BBC and Shine. No copyright infringement is intended and no profit is being made. Don't send us to the dungeons.

( clickity-click for the pic )

It’s You, It’s me (And there’s dancing!)

[ur-lionheart.livejournal.com]

Title: It’s You, It’s me (And there’s dancing!)
Recipient: wanderlust48
Author: ur_lionheart
Rating: PG-13
Pairing/s: Merlin/Arthur
Summary: In which there’s a lot of dancing, a final exam piece, a bizzare pair, Merlin’s magic has a crush on Arthur, and Merlin isn’t much better off.
Warnings: None.
Word Count: 3899
Author's Notes: wanderlust48: I’ve tried to stick to your prompt as much as I can. I realize your prompt called for a Arthur POV, but since I was unable to write a good fic with Arthur’s POV, I took Merlin’s. I also didn’t know anything about contemporary dance before receiving this prompt. I had a lot of fun writing this, though! Thank you for the prompt and I’d like to thank the mods for organizing such a wonderful fest. wanderlust48 I really hope you like it!
Thanks to my wonderful beta digthewriter who is absolutely awesome and patient and without whom this fic wouldn’t be half as good.
Title from Los Campesinos.
Disclaimer: Merlin is owned by the BBC and Shine. No copyright infringement is intended and no profit is being made. Don't send us to the dungeons.

( It’s You, It’s me (And there’s dancing!)... )