Weighty And Troublesome Things

Weighty and Troublesome Things

Fandom: Merlin BBC

Author: @touchofstrange, Skitz_phenom

Rating: Not Rated

Word Count:  123,285

Warnings: Canon typical violence, Strong language, Sexual content, Alcohol Consumption

Characters: Merlin, Arthur Pendragon, Morgana, Uther Pendragon, Lancelot, Percival, Hunith, Balinor, Ygraine de Bois

Pairings: Merthur

Tags: Time Travel

Summary:

Post-canon AU / Canon AU from S2. It's been ten years since Arthur drifted away from him on the Lake of Avalon, but even inside Camelot's walls, Merlin is still lost. Hiding from those who know him and cut off from his former life in self-imposed exile, he can't resist the temptation when a mysterious stranger offers him the chance to set things right. Merlin returns to the past, to an innocent, simpler time, armed with the knowledge of Arthur's fate. He knows the odds (and the stubborn people - Arthur in particular) are stacked against him and the obstacles he must overcome seem insurmountable. Can destiny be nudged enough to save Arthur's life, and is the price too high?