Fic: The Once and Future Kingdom

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Fic: The Once and Future Kingdom
Title: The Once and Future Kingdom
Author: losyark 
Secret Santa Recipient: aesc 
Genre: Crossover, Drama
Pairing: post-McKay/Keller, McShep, Arthur/Merlin UST, pre-Arthur/Gwen
Rating: PG-13
Words: ~40 000
Disclaimer: Standard Disclaimers apply; this is a work of fiction for fun, and not profit or intent of profit is being derived. All recognizable characters and settings are the property of MGM and the BBC.
Author's Notes: Set post season 5 for SGA and up to episode 10 of season 2 for "Merlin", a retelling of Arthurian Legend centered on a young Merlin, reluctant manservant to the prattish Prince Arthur, and maturing sorcerer in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and difference scorned.

Summary:

"I am Prince Arthur of Camelot!" the boy in the chainmail said. For a small, infinitesimal moment, Rodney considered losing it.

"Right, Prince Arthur, the Prince Arthur," Rodney scoffed instead. "And I'm Merlin."

The dark haired boy that stood a few paces behind his golden Prince cleared his throat. "Uh, no," he said, shifting uneasily from foot to foot, "Actually, I am."

Right, of course. Because this totally was Rodney's life.