Many people turn to fanfiction to find the romantic relationships they envisioned that were not present in canon. Sometimes, however, we look for fics that focus on the relationships that were present in the original source, either because we loved them so much we can't get enough or because we are looking for a 'fix-it' for the mistakes we believe were perpetrated by TPTB. This week we are focusing on these canon pairings and the fics that best represent them.

Things to keep in mind:
-Recced stories can be any length, any fandom, and any pairing, as long as they fit the theme
-You don't need to write a review (unless you want to). All that you need to include are title, author, and link to the story (all parts if there are more than one).
-Stories as a single file are preferred, if available.

Today's Topic: Canon Pairings

Previous RR topics can be found here.

Many people turn to fanfiction to find the romantic relationships they envisioned that were not present in canon. Sometimes, however, we look for fics that focus on the relationships that were present in the original source, either because we loved them so much we can't get enough or because we are looking for a 'fix-it' for the mistakes we believe were perpetrated by TPTB. This week we are focusing on these canon pairings and the fics that best represent them.

Things to keep in mind:
-Recced stories can be any length, any fandom, and any pairing, as long as they fit the theme
-You don't need to write a review (unless you want to). All that you need to include are title, author, and link to the story (all parts if there are more than one).
-Stories as a single file are preferred, if available.

Today's Topic: Canon Pairings

Previous RR topics can be found here.

Many people turn to fanfiction to find the romantic relationships they envisioned that were not present in canon. Sometimes, however, we look for fics that focus on the relationships that were present in the original source, either because we loved them so much we can't get enough or because we are looking for a 'fix-it' for the mistakes we believe were perpetrated by TPTB. This week we are focusing on these canon pairings and the fics that best represent them.

Things to keep in mind:
-Recced stories can be any length, any fandom, and any pairing, as long as they fit the theme
-You don't need to write a review (unless you want to). All that you need to include are title, author, and link to the story (all parts if there are more than one).
-Stories as a single file are preferred, if available.

Today's Topic: Canon Pairings

Previous RR topics can be found here.

Many people turn to fanfiction to find the romantic relationships they envisioned that were not present in canon. Sometimes, however, we look for fics that focus on the relationships that were present in the original source, either because we loved them so much we can't get enough or because we are looking for a 'fix-it' for the mistakes we believe were perpetrated by TPTB. This week we are focusing on these canon pairings and the fics that best represent them.

Things to keep in mind:
-Recced stories can be any length, any fandom, and any pairing, as long as they fit the theme
-You don't need to write a review (unless you want to). All that you need to include are title, author, and link to the story (all parts if there are more than one).
-Stories as a single file are preferred, if available.

Today's Topic: Canon Pairings

Previous RR topics can be found here.

Many people turn to fanfiction to find the romantic relationships they envisioned that were not present in canon. Sometimes, however, we look for fics that focus on the relationships that were present in the original source, either because we loved them so much we can't get enough or because we are looking for a 'fix-it' for the mistakes we believe were perpetrated by TPTB. This week we are focusing on these canon pairings and the fics that best represent them.

Things to keep in mind:
-Recced stories can be any length, any fandom, and any pairing, as long as they fit the theme
-You don't need to write a review (unless you want to). All that you need to include are title, author, and link to the story (all parts if there are more than one).
-Stories as a single file are preferred, if available.

Today's Topic: Canon Pairings

Previous RR topics can be found here.

Many people turn to fanfiction to find the romantic relationships they envisioned that were not present in canon. Sometimes, however, we look for fics that focus on the relationships that were present in the original source, either because we loved them so much we can't get enough or because we are looking for a 'fix-it' for the mistakes we believe were perpetrated by TPTB. This week we are focusing on these canon pairings and the fics that best represent them.

Things to keep in mind:
-Recced stories can be any length, any fandom, and any pairing, as long as they fit the theme
-You don't need to write a review (unless you want to). All that you need to include are title, author, and link to the story (all parts if there are more than one).
-Stories as a single file are preferred, if available.

Today's Topic: Canon Pairings

Previous RR topics can be found here.

Title: A Warlock's Worth
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Categories: Action/Adventure, Drama
Length: Long (~20,000 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: ella_bane
Website: Works on AO3

Summary: When a visiting prince sets his sights on Merlin, Arthur is not amused. A story of love, loyalty, and secrets too-long kept.

Review:
This is my comfort fic- two people are forced to confront their feelings as an (evil) rival appears to sweep one of them off to parts unknown, for purposes most sketchy. I loved the attention ella_bane gives to Arthur's backstory, and how fluidly the villain OC, Prince Steffan, fits into it. The changes we see between the Arthur of the past and the Arthur of the present are palpable, and how much growth he's gone through by being with Merlin. Prince Steffan is an excellent villain, and a great character foil to Arthur. There is something about a great, well thought-out villain that makes a romance all the better. This is a fun, refreshing romantic adventure and a solid entry to paperlegends Big Bang.

A Warlock's Worth

Title: A Warlock's Worth
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Categories: Action/Adventure, Drama
Length: Long (~20,000 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: ella_bane
Website: Works on AO3

Summary: When a visiting prince sets his sights on Merlin, Arthur is not amused. A story of love, loyalty, and secrets too-long kept.

Review:
This is my comfort fic- two people are forced to confront their feelings as an (evil) rival appears to sweep one of them off to parts unknown, for purposes most sketchy. I loved the attention ella_bane gives to Arthur's backstory, and how fluidly the villain OC, Prince Steffan, fits into it. The changes we see between the Arthur of the past and the Arthur of the present are palpable, and how much growth he's gone through by being with Merlin. Prince Steffan is an excellent villain, and a great character foil to Arthur. There is something about a great, well thought-out villain that makes a romance all the better. This is a fun, refreshing romantic adventure and a solid entry to paperlegends Big Bang.

A Warlock's Worth

Title: A Warlock's Worth
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Categories: Action/Adventure, Drama
Length: Long (~20,000 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: ella_bane
Website: Works on AO3

Summary: When a visiting prince sets his sights on Merlin, Arthur is not amused. A story of love, loyalty, and secrets too-long kept.

Review:
This is my comfort fic- two people are forced to confront their feelings as an (evil) rival appears to sweep one of them off to parts unknown, for purposes most sketchy. I loved the attention ella_bane gives to Arthur's backstory, and how fluidly the villain OC, Prince Steffan, fits into it. The changes we see between the Arthur of the past and the Arthur of the present are palpable, and how much growth he's gone through by being with Merlin. Prince Steffan is an excellent villain, and a great character foil to Arthur. There is something about a great, well thought-out villain that makes a romance all the better. This is a fun, refreshing romantic adventure and a solid entry to paperlegends Big Bang.

A Warlock's Worth

Title: A Warlock's Worth
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Categories: Action/Adventure, Drama
Length: Long (~20,000 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: ella_bane
Website: Works on AO3

Summary: When a visiting prince sets his sights on Merlin, Arthur is not amused. A story of love, loyalty, and secrets too-long kept.

Review:
This is my comfort fic- two people are forced to confront their feelings as an (evil) rival appears to sweep one of them off to parts unknown, for purposes most sketchy. I loved the attention ella_bane gives to Arthur's backstory, and how fluidly the villain OC, Prince Steffan, fits into it. The changes we see between the Arthur of the past and the Arthur of the present are palpable, and how much growth he's gone through by being with Merlin. Prince Steffan is an excellent villain, and a great character foil to Arthur. There is something about a great, well thought-out villain that makes a romance all the better. This is a fun, refreshing romantic adventure and a solid entry to paperlegends Big Bang.

A Warlock's Worth

Title: A Warlock's Worth
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Categories: Action/Adventure, Drama
Length: Long (~20,000 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: ella_bane
Website: Works on AO3

Summary: When a visiting prince sets his sights on Merlin, Arthur is not amused. A story of love, loyalty, and secrets too-long kept.

Review:
This is my comfort fic- two people are forced to confront their feelings as an (evil) rival appears to sweep one of them off to parts unknown, for purposes most sketchy. I loved the attention ella_bane gives to Arthur's backstory, and how fluidly the villain OC, Prince Steffan, fits into it. The changes we see between the Arthur of the past and the Arthur of the present are palpable, and how much growth he's gone through by being with Merlin. Prince Steffan is an excellent villain, and a great character foil to Arthur. There is something about a great, well thought-out villain that makes a romance all the better. This is a fun, refreshing romantic adventure and a solid entry to paperlegends Big Bang.

A Warlock's Worth

Title: A Warlock's Worth
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Categories: Action/Adventure, Drama
Length: Long (~20,000 words)
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: ella_bane
Website: Works on AO3

Summary: When a visiting prince sets his sights on Merlin, Arthur is not amused. A story of love, loyalty, and secrets too-long kept.

Review:
This is my comfort fic- two people are forced to confront their feelings as an (evil) rival appears to sweep one of them off to parts unknown, for purposes most sketchy. I loved the attention ella_bane gives to Arthur's backstory, and how fluidly the villain OC, Prince Steffan, fits into it. The changes we see between the Arthur of the past and the Arthur of the present are palpable, and how much growth he's gone through by being with Merlin. Prince Steffan is an excellent villain, and a great character foil to Arthur. There is something about a great, well thought-out villain that makes a romance all the better. This is a fun, refreshing romantic adventure and a solid entry to paperlegends Big Bang.

A Warlock's Worth