A re-write of The Broken Past. The world is made by the paths people choose to take. And Camelot is on a path that leads almost inevitably towards destruction. But that path can be averted and a new path taken. But only if people learn to understand.

... and the one time he didn't. When Merlin tells Arthur the truth it was not because he wanted, it was because it was needed, it was either telling Arthur or dying on the pyre. 'once you know something you can't not know' and Arthur agrees, what he doesn't understand is why, pray tell, he hasn't killed him already. Reveal!Fic Purely bromance.

They never really ask about his life in Ealdor. And he's glad, because what would he tell them? Certainly not the truth. At least not all of it. But now they're going to find out, and not just about Ealdor, about everything.

The brothers are becoming distant, with Sam's betrayal to his brother, and Dean's unwillingness to forgive him. Although, that changes when he's sent to an alternate universe to a badly abused Sam whose been abused by the AU him.

"You see, you are going to be the key to Camelot." When Cenred captures Arthur and Merlin, with the intention of interrogating the Prince for information, Merlin takes it upon himself to protect his friend. But when Merlin ends up taking the brunt of the punishment, can Arthur return the favor? serious whump!Merlin