My first fanfiction ever, so please be kind! This is a reveal fic where I've skipped over all of the boring set-up and have jumped right into the action. Set sometime post S4-ish, but before S5, only canon characterizations. This fic explores the "two sides of the coin" thing by mixing in a little of the lore I've made for my personal fantasy-epic about soul-magic and relationships

Merlin is informed by a seer that Camelot will fall and his destiny will be lost. Mercia then declares war and said future is set into motion. Secrets are uncovered and loyalties tested, and what does Kilgharrah have to say about this?

What if Arthur found out about magic at a younger age? That magic is not evil, despite his father's teachings. Arthur decides to abandon his right to the throne of Camelot. Getting used to his new life, Arthur befriends a younger man. Merlin. Together, they will discover what destiny has in store for them.