Merlin and Leon
for @dancelot-du-lac!! happy holidays luv!!
Merlin and Leon are both immortal, right?
So imagine one day, almost 400 years after Camlann, both men have gone their separate ways
Camelot is merely a figment of memory, a time that they only remember because of the family that was made there
And let’s be honest, no one can forget that easily
So it’s the year 900 CE or something
And Merlin is walking down the Silk Road
(He started to trade things and became increasingly successful)
He’s in the middle of a trade when a group of men pass him
He looks up to make sure they aren’t bandits or anything when one of them catches his eye
It can’t be, he thinks. That’s not possible.
And he continues to trade, reminding himself to take more of his sleeping draught later. Seeing things would only distract him
But he looks back up and this time, the man is looking back at him with a look of pure confusion
He says something to the group he’s traveling with and they continue walking while he stays behind
Merlin finishes his trade just as the man comes up to him
“Merlin?” He asks, still not believing what he’s seeing.
“I-”
“It’s me, Merlin. It’s Leon!”
And Merlin just stands there, before throwing his head back into the biggest laugh he’s had in 4 centuries
“How are you still alive?” They both ask each other
Merlin explains his magic and how he lives to wait for Arthur
And Leon explains how he’s just always...there. He doesn’t know why.
They begin to walk together, exchanging stories and recalling happier times, both men feeling better than they have since the days of Camelot
They stay with each other for the next few days as they travel, but at the end of Merlin’s journey, they part
Leon invites Merlin to go with him to travel with the group he’s a part of, but Merlin politely declines
Merlin has a new kind of life as a merchant while he waits for Arthur. And he would never tell Leon this, but it would almost be too painful to have a constant reminder of all that he lost
So they say a tearful goodbye, one that’s full of well wishes and hopes for good fortune
It’s another 400 years until they meet again-- this time, under much more serious conditions
The Black Plague has infested Europe, and in a tiny town in England, Merlin is able to provide remedies and relief
His patients spread the word about him, and soon, almost everyone is rushing to the mysterious Emrys for a draught of his healing potion
And Merlin is beyond glad to be able to help others
Especially when a familiar face walks into the village
Leon doesn’t have the plague, but he came on behalf of a friend to was too sick to travel
Merlin’s a little too stressed to do a complete catch up with Leon, and Leon is in a rush to get back to his friend
So they say hello and run through all the formalities before separating once again
The next time they see each other is during the late fifteenth century
Merlin bought a printing press and started to write of his adventures in Camelot under the byline Thomas Malory
And Leon is now a shopkeeper, selling books
So when he hears of a book about the life and times of King Arthur, he knows exactly what’s up
He goes to visit Merlin, and this time, they’re able to talk for a long time and truly enjoy the company of the other person
Leon reads Merlin’s book -- “It’s perfect,” he says, trying to hold back tears
They visit Avalon that day, just sitting by the lake, telling more stories and reliving their days in Camelot
They leave each other once again, both returning to their normal lives, not seeing the other until a little while after the industrial revolution
“Imagine if we had Fords instead of horses.”
“Are you really telling me that there’s a way to have light that’s NOT a candle?”
Merlin is one of the first people to try Coca-Cola
Leon has to calm him down
At the end of the week, they part ways once again
They meet up during both of the World Wars
Leon enlisted in both as a soldier, feeling a call to serve his country once again
Both times, Merlin served in the medical field, bringing back his draughts and potions
After the second war, Merlin and Leon’s visits became more frequent
Each time, Merlin was perfectly dressed in the fashion of the decade
“It’s called ‘tie-dye!’”
“I don’t care what it’s called, I’m going blind just looking at you.”
In the 80s, Merlin becomes a total electronics nerd
“Pacman, Leon, Pacman!!”
“I still don’t understand, but I’m glad it makes you happy!”
(Leon eventually gives in and becomes a master at Galaga)
Every time they meet, they make sure to have lunch at Avalon, taking in the view and reflecting on their times in the past and what the future might hold for them
Until one day, they’re both sitting at the lake, both holding an iPhone in their pockets that’s buzzing every few minutes with news alerts, both owning a credit card that allows them to pay for things digitally, both sitting 6 feet apart, both wearing masks
And someone comes up behind them, tapping Leon on the shoulder
“I’m looking for someone, his name is Merlin. Would you be able to tell me where he is?”
And Merlin and Leon look at each other, knowing that voice all too well.
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In Avalon
for @once-and-future-dawn!! happy holidays luv!!❤️❤️
Just imagine Arthur, Lancelot, and Freya chilling down in Avalon
Freya is obviously the first one down there, so she’s ecstatic when Lance comes
They pass the time by telling stories and watching over Camelot (yes, they can see Camelot, no I don’t know how)
And suddenly I ship it whoa
Lancelot and Freya watching Merlin make stupid decisions
Or like
Freya: Merlin, don’t do the thing!
Merlin: *does the thing*
Lancelot: *visible frustration*
Or maybe
Lancelot: Told you Mordred would kill him
Freya: *hands Lancelot 5 bucks*
Or or or
Freya: Why. Did. You. Let. Mordred. Die.
Lancelot: *is banging head against wall*
When Arthur comes down there, it’s a party
They all talk about Merlin and silently realize they were all in love with him
Everyone at once: Yeah, when he smiles!
Everyone:
No one mentions it again
Arthur and Lancelot teaching Freya how to sword fight
All of them playing charades together (I just wanna imagine this)
Lancelot and Freya being really good at it
Arthur being terrible
Or just playing games down there
Or talking about Gwen
Arthur: I miss her
Freya: Wasn’t she in love with Morgana
Lancelot: Is anyone here straight?
Or fighting over who gets to hold Excalibur
I just wanna imagine the three of them jamming down in Avalon until it’s time for Arthur’s return
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