A/N I did this because there are no Merlin and Cirque Du Freak Crossovers. And I don't own Merlin, Cirque Du Freak or

Chapter 1; Cirque Du Freak

Gwen looked at him with a sharp, scared look in her eyes, "Merlin, promise me something,"

Merlin, shocked by the strength of her request simply answered, "Yes?"

"Always remember the words, 'Cirque Du Freak'…"

Merlin blinked as Arthur waved a hand in front of his face, "Dude? Are you alright?"

Merlin blinked and smiled at his friend, hiding the inner turmoil, "Sorry, dreaming. What were you saying?"

Arthur rolled his eyes, wearing the signature smirk that made every girl in his presence swoon, blue irises sparkling with amusement, "Idiot. Anyways, I think we should go see this show," he waved a green flyer in the pale boys face, "It looks really good,"

Merlin sighed, snatching the paper from his blonde friend.

1990. One of his favourite reincarnations so far of Arthur and the gang. He didn't have to work hard to find most of them this time round; Morgana was Arthur's sister, the knights were Arthur's friends, almost everyone. But Gwen, she wasn't here. Danni was; she knew Merlin as soon as she met him. But Freya…died, shortly after she met Merlin. Gwaine, Leon, Danni and Lancelot all remembered. He wasn't sure how to help Arthur remember; it was different for everyone. He left little reminders for everyone, but it depended if they were enough to unlock their repressed memories or not. Morgana…was turning out good this time. But Merlin had no doubt that history would repeat itself, it was just nice to dream. And…it was nice to think they could have a chance this time.

Leon was in fact, the basketball coach, the team which Morgana, every knight, and Merlin had all joined. Leon had known who he was before he even met Merlin simply having asked for Merlin to stay behind in practice to say, "You're Merlin. Where's Guinevere?"

And that had been it. He knew, and remained friends with those who had remembered as well, having discussions at length to where the missing ones would, or could be.

Gwen, Percival, and Mhari were missing. And Merlin, despite his attempts, had found nothing.

Arthur was born into a wealthy family, as were the rest of his friends. Merlin, having the power to choose his age from ten years old to eighty, had grown up with them as the new student and had united them. Arthur, despite being a prat, was Merlin's best friend, even since the blonde one had waved him over to his table. Ever since Merlin had shown he was a brilliant little fighter (thanks to a previous Arthur who had been involved in the sport of street boxing) and had stood up to the bullies despite being half their size had cemented him as a friend in the eyes of Arthur. Who was still a prat. Mostly.

Merlin grinned as his eyes traced the elegant letters…then froze.

"CIRQUE DU FREAK"

"Hello, Princess!" Gwaine said cheerfully, dropping into the seat next to Arthur and snatching the letter out of Merlin's weak grasp, "What have we here then?" his eyes narrowed as his lip curled in distaste, "A freak show? Really?"

"Wasn't me!" Arthur defended himself, "Morgana gave it to me," he smirked over at Merlin who was lost in a steaming train of thoughts, not even looking slightly bashful as Arthur continued, "Wanted to know if Merlin, would go with her,"

"Probably wants to see if she can palm him off to them for his big ears," Danni joked easily, sliding in next to Arthur whilst kicking Merlin under the table. Merlin jumped regaining composure as he grinned back, answering, "The women love them, you can't deny it,"

"I don't know guys, it's a bit weird," Gwaine looked stonily faced as he stared at the group who had now all read the flyer as they sat around the table, "I'm not so keen,"

"We can go," Morgana suddenly appeared, sitting next to Merlin, and giving him a half smile, "But if we don't like it we can leave,"

Merlin smiled, linking his fingers with hers under the table, his heart filled with a sudden hope. Maybe this time, it'd be her, "I'm with Morgana,"

Gwaine pulled a face, linking eyes with Merlin, still unsure.

"But sounds really horrible," Gwaine continued, handing the flyer to Lancelot who rolled his eyes before reading aloud.

"CIRQUE DU FREAK.

We are no freak show. We only exist to delight and scare those still brave enough to attempt the viewing of the unnatural.

Acts will include;

The beautiful arachnid, Madame Octa, and Laurten Crepsly, with his young assistant Darren Shan.

Alexander Ribs, tinkling a tune on his bones.

Evra, the boy more snake than man.

And our newest addition, Guinevere, the flexible soothsayer."

Merlin winced as the words 'Guinevere' and 'soothsayer' were read, the remembered ones exchanging a look.

Danni looked at Merlin's pained face, before deciding, "I'm going,"

Merlin nodded, ands they began to discuss were, and when to meet, not seeing the portly man watch them from the car with the words. written on the name plate of his car.

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