Merlins' Gathering, a merlin fanfic

RATING BECAUSE IM SUCH A WORRY WART…

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: THIS IS BOYXBOY I DON'T APPRECIATE HATE.

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THIS IS A SONG FIC WITH MODERNS SONGS

DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN MERLIN THE RIGHTS SO SOLEY TO BBC *CRIES UNCONTROLLABLY* I ALSO DON'T OWN ANOY OF THESE SONGS

THE SONGS ARE

KING FOR A DAY BY PIERCE THE VEIL

BRAND NEW DAY BY KODALINE

NOT IN THAT WAY BY SAM SMITH

SOMETHING I NEED BY ONE REPUBLIC

COME HOME BY OWN REPUBLIC

RIPTIDE BY VANCE JOY

IN THAT ORDER

WITH BAMF/ WHUMP MERLIN

IF I GET GOOD RESPONSE I WILL MORE IN THIS WORLD…

SO ENJOY

Camelot was bustling and full of life. The castle was lit with sunlight and the stones gleamed. The markets were loud and joyful. Morgana was dead, magic was free. King Arthur was ruling as the Once and Future King.

After the battle he had seen Lancelot's' love for Gwen and blessed their small private marriage.

Percival and Gwaine had finally given up the farce and had gotten together. The two men were more than often seen together laughing and fighting (playful that is).

Elyan and Leon were slowly finding love together, they were in a new but steady relationship, awkward kisses were shared in front of people but Leon more than often pinned Elyan against walls of isolated corridors, making both boys horribly aroused and the sexual tension was rapidly growing.

However, the King and his Court Sorc-Warlock, still hadn't given up the pretence and still very much refused to admit their love.

Our story starts on a sunny day when the King, the Knights of the Round Table and Gwen had been called to the private chambers of the king. Everyone was very surprised that Merlin- the Kings most trusted and loyal adviser and Court Warlock wasn't present. Now the King was very much in love with Merlin but refused to let his feelings to be acknowledged because he believed that his feelings weren't reciprocated. And Merlin, being Merlin, believed the King didn't think of him like that, he thought very lowly of himself and more than often he was putting himself down and crying himself to sleep.

To say that the people of Camelot were exasperated with the pair would have been an understatement.

However this meeting was in fact called to address the rather peculiar behaviour of the servants and Merlin. There had been a lot of giggling, whispers, secret nods and looks, and frankly the King was fed up. He wanted to know what was going on immediately.

He quickly told the people sitting in his chambers about the odd behaviour and when he finished the Knights did nothing but exchange funny looks, however Gwen started laughing hysterically and had to lean on Lancelot while she regained her breath.

"Arthur, you can't be serious. You honestly don't know?" she asked incredulously at the looks of the other curious glances she spoke again. "It's the last Saturday of the month." She told them as if it cleared everything up.

"And…" Gwaine probed.

Gwen let out a small giggle. "You mean to say you have never been to the Merlin gathering?" now it was the Knights and Arthurs' turn at hysterical laughter. They laughed and laughed until they spotted Gwen's serious look.

"I can't believe Merlin never took you. It's absolutely amazing. You have to come tonight. I won't tell you everything but it's essentially a mass celebration and Merlin hosts and entertains. It's simply wonderful. Meet me tonight here in commoner clothing, it's a celebration with no nobles unless they are invited by Merlin himself."

The Knights were still very confused but they heeded the words of Gwen. Night feel and the group reassembled in the Kings chambers. Percival, Gwaine, Lancelot, Leon, Elyan, Arthur and Gwen made their way towards the forest. The normally quiet night forest was loud and bustling with servants and commoners. The Group- except Gwen were in awe of the lavish decoration. They pulled their hoods of their cloak up at the signal of Gwen. A loud drum started beating and onto the stage stepped Merlin. Arthur thought he looked beautiful, with his golden clothing which contrasted really well with his pale skin, raven black hair and blue eyes. The warlock smiled cheekily and his voice boomed around the clearing. "WELCOME TO THE 105TH MONTHLY MERLIN GATHERING, AS IT HAS BEEN DUBBED BY THE BEAUTIFUL GWEN." The knights and Arthur seemed very shocked to know that there had been 105 of these very celebrations and they weren't invited to even one. They were so caught up with this revelation that Merlin had finished his speech. Golden sparks started the festival. People immediately started milling around and chatting.

The group gathered to talk. Arthur spoke first. "It doesn't seem very exciting…" the knights nodded their agreement however Gwen gave them a glare. "Just you wait for Merlin's performance" they all still looked very amused at the prospect of Merlin performing and tried to hid their smirks from Gwen's reproachful stare.

A few hours passed quickly when three drums started a procession. Everyone clambered for seats when a voice announced Merlin's first performance.

The crowd seemed anxious however the hidden friends seemed thoroughly amused, but their expressions soon turned to shock when Merlin climbed the stage in just golden booty shorts and a golden tie bouncing against his slender torso, his hair was mused up into a bed head style. To say that Arthur was aroused would have been a severe understatement. He was aching everywhere and the ache thudded in him. Merlin grabbed a microphone and the first song started. It was loud and got everyone in the mood. He sang and screamed the music.

Dare me to jump off of this Jersey bridge?
I bet you never had a Friday night like this
Keep it up, keep it up, let's raise our hands
I take a look up at the sky and I see red
Red for the cancer, red for the wealthy
Red for the drink that's mixed with suicide
Everything red

The Knights and Arthur couldn't stop their mouths from dropping open.

Please, won't you push me for the last time
Let's scream until there's nothing left
So sick of playing, I don't want this anymore
The thought of you's no fucking fun
You want a martyr, I'll be one
Because enough's enough, we're done

You told me think about it, well I did
Now I don't wanna feel a thing anymore
I'm tired of begging for the things that I want
I'm over sleeping like a dog on the floor

Merlin could sing and he was good- amazing at it.

The thing I think I love
Will surely bring me pain
Intoxication, paranoia, and a lot of fame
Three cheers for throwing up
Pubescent drama queen
You make me sick, I make it worse by drinking late

Scream until there's nothing left
So sick of playing, I don't want to anymore
The thought of you's no fucking fun
You want a martyr I'll be one
Because enough's enough, we're done

You told me think about it, well I did
Now I don't wanna feel a thing anymore
I'm tired of begging for the things that I want
I'm over sleeping like a dog on the floor

Imagine living like a king someday
A single night without a ghost in the walls
And if the bass shakes the earth underground
We'll start a new revolution now
(Now! Alright here we go)

He was so passionate and they couldn't believe it

Hail Mary, forgive me
Blood for blood, hearts beating
Come at me, now this is war!

Fuck with this new beat
Oh!

Now terror begins inside a bloodless vein
I was just a product of the street youth rage
Born in this world without a voice or say
Caught in the spokes with an abandoned brain
I know you well but this ain't a game
Blow the smoke in diamond shape
Dying is a gift so close your eyes and rest in peace

You told me think about it, well I did
Now I don't wanna feel a thing anymore
I'm tired of begging for the things that I want
I'm over sleeping like a dog on the floor

Imagine living like a king someday
A single night without a ghost in the walls
We are the shadows screaming take us now

We'd rather die than live to rust on the ground
Shit

The song drew to a close and the knights and Arthur were so shocked they couldn't form coherent sentences. Arthur was so close to ravishing Merlin and Gwen looked and them all with knowing glances and told them how it wasn't over yet.

"You still have a lot to see, it is tradition to start with a loud and beautifully harsh song and move into softer songs. I can't wait" they all just nodded wanting to see more.

"This song is dedicated to a person I think- I know, that I'm very much in love with and this song is also about the new day of magic." Arthur couldn't hear the cheering crowd over the tightening in his chest. He forced himself to stay and listen. Even if Merlin loved another. "I think you all know who it's for because I dedicate enough songs to the arrogant prat any way" everyone started laughing but Arthur had stopped still, his lungs seemed to tighten as his heart squeezed at the thought of Merlin actually loving him back, he sighed in relief, promised to talk to Merlin about it and thanked the gods.

The music started.

Well it's your hometown
I think I've outgrown
I wanna travel the world but I, I just can't do it alone
So I'm just waiting on fate to come.
Wrap around me
Think about all the foreign places we could be

I'll be flicking stones at your window
I'll be waiting outside 'til you're ready to go
Won't you come down? Come away with me
Just think of all the places we could be
I'll be waiting, waiting on a brand new day

Riding on waves, walking on sand
Digging in caves to find the treasures of the land
And if we find gold
Well, we'll just throw it away
We can write stories bout the journeys that we made
(we could be big in Japan)

'He truly loves me' Arthur realised 'not my money'

They said they'll keep me here
But I couldn't do another year
I said I'll see you soon
Because I whistle to a different tune

They were so different but so beautiful together

Think of all the places we could be
Think of all the people we could meet

I'll be flicking stones at your window
I'll be waiting outside 'til you're ready to go
Won't you come down? Come away with me
Think of all the places we could be
I'll be waiting, waiting on a brand new day

Merlin ended the song and Arthur seemingly impatient, made to move towards him, however he was pulled back by Gwen. "You'll want to hear this one" she whispered. The knights who were listening in became also very interested in why she said this, and listened intently.

"Now for my song that I always sing, and most probably make you sick of it." He laughed hard when the crowd started protesting, Arthur thought the sound was breath-taking and he started to feel his lungs squeeze again. "This song is also for the clot-pole… enjoy"

And I hate to say I love you
When it's so hard for me
And I hate to say I want you
When you make it so clear
You don't want me

His voice rang above the crowd so melancholy and heartbreakingly miserable

I'd never ask you 'cause deep down I'm certain I know what you'd say
You'd say, "I'm sorry, believe me, I love you but not in that way."

The Knights and Arthur stood shocked still that he didn't see that Arthur had the same feelings towards him

And I hate to say I need you
I'm so reliant
I'm so dependent
I'm such a fool

Merlin started choking up and that's when Arthur vowed to never be the reason for his pain

When you're not there,
I find myself singing the blues.
Can't bear,
Can't face the truth

The knights were definitely seeing Merlin differently now, he was suppressing so many feelings and secrets it was a wonder he hadn't exploded

You will never know that feeling
You will never see through these eyes

I'd never ask you 'cause deep down I'm certain I know what you'd say
You'd say, "I'm sorry, believe me, I love you but not in that way."

You'd say, "I'm sorry, believe me, I love you but not in that way."

Everyone was silent as they watched merlin step down and make his way to the tent he had entered from. The gang could have sworn that he was crying, and this made Arthur try to suppress tears of his own. They made their way towards the tent when not 5 metres away Gwen once again that night – this is going to get tedious- stopped them.

She spoke quickly and quietly to not be overheard. "After Merlin sings that song he normally goes to 'cool off' as he says but we all know he cries." They all winced at this "then he returns to sing, the next songs will be so obviously full of fake happiness. But Arthur I think you should speak to him…" with no words he crossed the remaining land to the tent and brew a quick breath and entered.

LINE BREAK

Merlin and Arthur came out of the tent hand in hand, however only the gang recognized Arthur as his hood was still up. They shared a quick kiss much to the confusion of the crowd and the indignation that Merlin seemed to be able to get over the prince so quickly. Merlin now was wearing a shirt and cloak, many shared a look and a hushed whisper of 'riptide' went around, and Gwen found it very hilarious when the knights and Arthur seemed to be getting increasingly annoyed about not knowing why it was such a big deal.

Merlin smiled and without addressing the crowd looked towards the hooded Arthur who had now re-joined the gang and mouthed 'For you'.

The crowd still teeming with curiosity focused on Merlin, and wondered what he would sing next.

I had a dream the other night
About how we only get one life
Woke me up right after two
Stayed awake and stared at you
So I wouldn't lose my mind

"I have a mind and I use it thank you very much"

And I had the week that came from hell
And yes I know that you could tell
But you're like the net under the ledge
When I go flying off the edge
You go flying off as well

"I'll follow you anywhere, where you go, I go"

And if you only die once I wanna die with
You got something I need
In this world full of people there's one killing me
And if we only die once, (hey)
I wanna die with you (you, you, you)
You got something I need
In this world full of people there's one killing me
And if we only die once, (hey)
I wanna die with you (you, you)

"I'll be happy to serve you until I die" that's all Arthur could think

Last night I think I drank too much, yeah
Call it our temporary crutch, hey
With broken words I've tried to say
Honey don't you be afraid
If we got nothing we got us (Yeah)

"It's okay to be afraid, but not when I'm with you. Because I lo-" a loud crash disrupted what Merlin was aching to say

I know that we're not the same
But I'm so damn glad that we made it
To this time, this time, now (yeah)

You got something I need
Yeah in this world full of people there's one killing me
And if we only die once I wanna die with you (heeyy)
You got something I need
In this world full of people there's one killing me
And if we only die once, (hey)
I wanna die with you (you, you, you)
You got something I need
In this world full of people there's one killing me
And if we only die once, (hey)
I wanna die with you (you, you, you)

Merlin's body was swinging to the beat almost dancing with the tune

If we only die once (hey) I wanna die with
If we only live once I wanna live with you

He finished the song staring back into Arthur's eyes. Blue and blue clashed.

The crowd was silent, watching the exchange, people who had been feeling hatred towards the cloaked man, smiled slightly. Seeing that they really loved each other.

Merlin's voice broke through the silence again "It seems as if I have found the one again, our hearts are warring our minds. He told me that home is where I am, for you…"

Hello world
Hope you're listening
Forgive me if I'm young
For speaking out of turn
There's someone I've been missing
I think that they could be
The better half of me
They're in the wrong place trying to make it right
But I'm tired of justifying
So I say to you..

Come home
Come home
Cause I've been waiting for you
For so long
For so long
Right now there's a war between the vanities
But all I see is you and me
The fight for you is all I've ever known
So come home
Oh

He felt like home

I get lost in the beauty
Of everything I see
The world ain't half as bad
As they paint it to be
If all the sons,
All the daughters
Stopped to take it in
Well hopefully the hate subsides and the love can begin
It might start now, yeah
Well maybe I'm just dreaming out loud
Until then...

"You are so beautiful" he whispered against my lips

Come home
Come home
Cause I've been waiting for you
For so long
For so long
Right now there's a war between the vanities
But all I see is you and me
The fight for you is all I've ever known
Ever known
So come home
Oh

The knights were awed 'his voice is so beautiful'

Everything I can't be
Is everything you should be
And that's why I need you here
Everything I can't be
Is everything you should be
And that's why I need you here
So hear this now...

"Last one guys, then I have to go… any requests?" A loud rumble roared from the crowd the most distinguishable was the yell of "RIPTIDE, RIPTIDE, RIPTIDE" to say that the knights were confused was an understatement but they were surprised when Gwen joined in with the screaming, much to their surprised amusement. His eyes glowed and a microphone stand appeared. The music once again appeared out of nowhere.

I was scared of dentists and the dark
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Oh, all my friends are turning green
You're the magician's assistant in their dream

Oh, oh, and they come unstuck

He took of his cloak and threw it towards the audience

Lady, running down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you're singing that song and
I got a lump in my throat 'cause
You're gonna sing the words wrong

There's this movie that I think you'll like
This guy decides to quit his job and heads to New York City
This cowboy's running from himself
And she's been living on the highest shelf

Oh, oh, and they come unstuck

By now he had unbuttoned all his shirt buttons and thrown it to the screaming crowd. The group – except Gwen became surprised and shocked at his seductive side of him

I just wanna, I just wanna know
If you're gonna, if you're gonna stay
I just gotta, I just gotta know
I can't have it, I can't have it any other way
I swear she's destined for the screen
Closest thing to Michelle Pfeiffer that you've ever seen, oh

He had taken off his shorts and boots and was no standing in front of the crowd in tight breeches, many were eyeing him, much to the annoyance of Arthur.

Oh Lady, running down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you're singing that song and
I got a lump in my throat 'cause
You're gonna sing the words wrong

Oh lady, running down to the riptide
Taken away to the dark side
I wanna be your left hand man
I love you when you're singing that song and
I got a lump in my throat 'cause
You're gonna sing the words wrong
And I got a lump in my throat 'cause
You're gonna sing the words wrong

His thumbs cured into the waistband of his breeches and he made to pull them off when he was hidden by the mystery man in the cloak. The man quickly ripped off his own cloak and ignored the surprise gasps and unsteady bows and covered Merlin up, all the while growling 'mine'. Merlin was smiling and responding with quiet 'yours'. And then suddenly the images of people eyeing Merlin hit Arthur and with jealousy and a need to claim his Merlin. He drew Merlin into a passionate kiss, severing both boys oxygen. Their mouths and tongues meshed together in a battle for dominance, they were drawing every pull of love and throwing it at each other. They kissed and the forest went silent and you could only hear the panting of their mingled breath and the creatures of the night singing their mating songs. When they pulled back they were panting heavily and cheers and whoops roared from the crowd. No one got in their way when Arthur bodily picked Merlin up and dragged him into the tent.

A/N:

IF YOU WANT ME TO WRITE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS IN THE TENT BEFORE AND AFTER PLEASE REVIEW. AND IF YOU WANT ME TO MAKE THIS A SERIES PLEASE REVIEW AND TELL ME ANY SONGS YOU WANT TO HEAR!

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