Got to love lunch time. So APPARENTLY people are under the impression that I use my free time to study. No. Then they claim that I study during lunch. AHAHAHAHA! Yeah, I'm studying, all right. Obviously. For example, the reason why Uther banned magic in the first place was because he felt guilty for Ygraine's death.

Wait, we don't need to know that for the history final?

Whelp, I'm screwed then (even though I know 95% of the stuff for history).

This takes place before Burning. Originally, I did not even know that I was going to do this. Then lexi1220 DEMANDED that I do it. This is for you.

Disclaimer: We all know the drill?

Prompt: From lexi1220: I'd love to see the events leading up to this! ["Burning"]

Rating: T, I suppose?

Genre: Um, pre-tragedy? We need more specific genres!

Characters: Merlin, Uther, Arthur, unnamed guards

Time Frame: Pre-Burning, whenever that is set (Season 2 in my head)

Summary: Bla bla bla, an assassin targets Uther. Yada yada yada, Merlin heals him and is rewards with execution, to Arthur's horror.

Let's Go On An Adventure


Merlin didn't think. His magic acted on instinct, healing the mortally wounded King. Arthur saw this.

"You have magic," Arthur whispered in awe.

Merlin nodded, skeptical. "I do."

Arthur smiled. "I forgive you." Uther started to stir. "Merlin..."

Awe turned to horror when Uther bellowed, "Guards!" his eyes wild.

It happened all too fast. Merlin was shackled and beaten. He struggled desperately. "Arthur!"

Arthur made to help Merlin, but Uther was grimly restraining him. "He's enchanted you. Don't worry, Arthur, it'll be over soon."

Arthur screamed.

Before they turned the corner, Merlin whispered, "I forgive you."


After this, I have two more drabbles set in this universe, then I'm done...maybe...depends on your prompts.

Meanwhile, the day approaches when I have to avoid all social media. I'm not having another Han dies! moment. Though it will be cool if my theory is right. If anyone knows the expanded universe of Star Wars, does the name "Bria Tharen" ring a bell? No? Well, if it doesn't, long story short, she's this rebel chick that Han kind of had a thing for before she died. I know that a young Han was cast for Rogue One. What if Jin Erso is Bria? Then Jin would be Rey's mother, Han can be the father, and the rest is history.

Yes, I overthink things.

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