AN: This song is from Cinderella and is the key moment of the film; the appearance of the Fairy Godmother. This little ficlet is a Merlin and Gwen friendship story with a reveal chucked in for good measure because Gwen really should have known about Merlin's magic by series 1 and in the Cinderella story of Arthur and Gwen's relationship Merlin was so the fairy godfather.

Gwen dragged a dusty hand across her forehead as she finished clearing out the fireplace before she began stacking logs into the grate. There was a big banquet being held tonight in celebration of Midsummer. However unlike other banquets or celebrations, Midsummer was one which everyone celebrated at the same time. The banquet was held in the courtyard and everyone was invited. It was the one time of the year the servants were allowed to have the same sort of fun that nobles had without working. Normally Gwen went with Morgana but last year she and Merlin and Arthur had gone together. It had been so much fun. The three of them had ate, drank, laughed and danced until sunrise. This year however Gwen was unable to go. There was so much she had to do. Aside from taking care of Uther, she had to do laundry; repair her apron; tidy up the bedroom and collect herbs for Gaius and that was just to name a few. Gwen rubbed her hands uselessly on her filthy apron as Merlin walked into the room ready for the festival.

"Aren't you coming?" Merlin asked. Gwen shook her head.

"Too much work to do. But have fun." Gwen replied sadly thinking of how much fun tonight would have been. It wouldn't just have been Merlin and Arthur but Elyan, Leon, Gwaine, Percival and Lancelot would be there for have fun with and she and Arthur could have danced the night away and nobody say anything about it. Merlin looked at Gwen and bolted the door behind him.

"Do you trust me Gwen?" Merlin asked. Gwen nodded and Merlin grinned and raised his left hand.

"Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
Put 'em together and what have you got
Bippity-Boppity-Boo
Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
I can do magic believe it or not
Bippity-Boppity-Boo." Merlin sang/chanted as his eyes flashed gold. Gwen could only stare as the various items in the room began moving by themselves. The broom began sweeping the floor. Any dirt around the fireplace vanished; her apron began stitching itself back up around her waist and the laundry flew into the air; the stains vanished and they folded themselves neatly into a pile on the desk.

"Oh my," Gwen breathed. Merlin had magic. Merlin had magic! She was literally speechless. Any attempt at speech failed as she took in the room and looked at Merlin who was grinning at her.

"You can go now, you're chores are done." Merlin commented; aware that Gwen's speechlessness was a sign she wasn't going to tell anyone his secret. After a moment Gwen seemed to overcome her shock and gestured to her clothes.

"I can't go like this." Gwen replied. Merlin nodded; she looked a total mess. Her hair had fallen from its pins; her dress was covered in various stains caused by a day of cleaning as well as cinders and ashes from the fireplace. She looked the image of the girl from that children's story; what was her name? Oh yeah; Cinderella. Merlin studied Gwen for a moment before raising his left hand at her.

"Trust me?" Merlin asked. Gwen slowly nodded and smiled. Merlin wasn't like Morgana who used her abilities to wound and hurt. Things were becoming clearer in her head. All those times they had been in danger and everything sorted itself out. It was Merlin. Merlin used his magic for good. He was her best friend; practically her brother. She knew she could always trust him.

"Salagadoola means mechicka booleroo
But the thingmabob that does the job is
Bippity-Boppity-Boo
Salagadoola menchicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
Put 'em together and what have you got
Bippity-Boppity Bippity-Boppity Bippity-Boppity-Boo." Merlin sang.

Gwen could only stare as her dress began to glow. The fabric itself changed to a softer and smoother material and turned from blue to a warm shade of lavender. It was specially embroidered around the fitted bodice and long sleeves. Even her shoes had changed to matching flat soled shoes and her hair hung freely down her back with flowers that had been in the vase which had woven themselves into a crown and rested upon her head. By all accounts that was impressive. Even Merlin seemed to be impressed with the spell.

"I really should have been a dressmaker," Merlin commented. "Less danger,"

"Merlin this is just- I can't believe this." Gwen said as she studied her reflection before wrapping Merlin in the tightest hug she'd ever given him. "I could never thank you enough."

"The fact you've accepted me is enough." Merlin replied and offered her his arm which Gwen took with a smile. "Now come on, we're going to be late."

AN: Next up both Arthur and Gwen know that their love will last far longer than forever.