Ultrageekatlarge

For centuries, Arthur has waited in Avalon for the time ordained for him to return. Waited patiently. Okay, we all know that’s a lie. Truth is, his royal pratness is about to drive Freya crazy, so she sends him back to Merlin a decade ahead of time.

I cannot tell you how much I love this adorable little one-shot. I love post 5×13 stories in general (because the ending of Merlin makes me sad and I need something after to cheer me up). And Ultra-Geek’s stories in general are quite well written and interesting; I would recommend any and all of them. But Often So Much in particular hits a sweet spot for me. The descriptions of the interactions between Arthur and Freya are perfect, and especially the way Freya’s personality is fleshed out and her reactions to Arthur play out are golden. Arthur’s attitudes are spot on as well. And the reunion between Arthur and Merlin is just perfect, nearly enough to make me cry through my grin . . . because it’s touching but a smidge funny too. In any case, for anyone looking for a solid, amusing, and sweet post 5×13 Merlin story, I would highly recommend Often So Much.… (altro)