AN: So here is the last chapter. I hope you like it, though it is just an excuse for me to write lots of fluff. Thanks for sticking with me and for all your reviews and support. Enjoy...

Chapter 16 – Epilogue

Merlin groaned but allowed Morgana access to his tie so that she could straighten it to her liking. His eyes shot around the room, looking for help but they were only ones present. He watched helplessly as Morgana eyes watered again, sniffling slightly though managing to keep her makeup perfect. She ran a hand through his hair, carefully tousling the locks as he stood still, waiting for her to finish.

"Well I think you're ready Merlin. I can't believe this is it."

"Thanks for helping me get ready Morgs and for everything."

"Don't be silly, you've saved this family. I've never seen my brother so happy or my father so relaxed."

"I'm glad. Arthur hated having such a strained relationship with Uther, they both deserve to be happy. And need I say, I lucked out when I chose a man with a sister as brilliant as you."

"Well flattery will get you everywhere."

Merlin grinned as Morgana quickly wiped away a tear, and hugged her, careful not to crease her dress and risk her wrath. She wrapped her arms around him before pushing him back to sit on the bed.

"I'm going to check on Arthur. Do not move or leave this room. I'll send someone in to keep you company."

Merlin watched as she left, a little irritated that he would be on his own, but as the door opened and his guest entered, he beamed. He jumped up and grabbed the woman in, crushing her against him.

"Mum! I though you couldn't make it."

"Your Arthur organised it all, love. He rang me up and in the next minute, the arrangements were made and now I'm here, to see my son marry the man he loves."

"I can't believe you're here. Have you met Arthur yet?"

"Yes, he met me off the plane himself. I do believe that is why he needs Morgana as well as Gwen to get ready."

"Hm, maybe, or he just needs more people to fawn over him. He's arrogant like that."

"Merlin, that's very..."

"I know mum, I didn't mean it badly. I love him, arrogant prattishness and everything. He's it for me"

Hunith smiled as her son spoke of his soon to be husband, his smile wide and open, love glowing off him. She had been worried, knowing of the Pendragon name and how her son would cope with all the rich people he was bound to deal with. She had relaxed more after hearing that Arthur had been injured protecting Merlin and when he had rung, begging her to come o the wedding, she had been unable to refuse, though really it was a matter of expense and not refusal to accept their relationship as he seemed to think. She restrained her chuckle at remembering how nervous he had been when he had greeted her, meeting her in person for the first time. He had bumbled over his words and had blushed bright red when she had hugged him, and thanked him for protecting Merlin.

"I know darling, and I'm so pleased for you. You look so happy, and handsome. I can see marrying Arthur means you'll have to make an effort with your appearance."

Merlin frowned, but laughed as he saw the teasing glint in his mother's eyes.

"Arthur would never try to change me. I'll wear the suits when he needs me too but otherwise, I'll stay the same old Merlin."

Hunith hugged him again, holding back her proud tears at seeing how her son had matured and grown up into himself.

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Arthur growled as he yanked the jacket off the hanger, his fingers fumbling over the buttons and shaking slightly. Gwen pulled his hands away, tightening the knot of his tie before doing up the buttons he had struggled with. She pressed a kiss to his cheek as she backed away.

"My Arthur, you're looking rather nervous."

"I am."

"Are you having cold feet?"

"No! Never! I'm just worried he is."

"Don't be stupid. Merlin loves you, he'll be there. "

Arthur turned as the door opened and his sister walked in, looking beautiful in her purple dress, enjoying the occasion to dress up. She sat in the armchair next to Gwen and surveyed Arthur as he shifted from one foot to another.

"Calm down dear brother. Merlin has received your present and he's very grateful. He was surprised but I heard him tell her how glad he was that she could be here today."

"Really? He was happy?"

"Yes, you prat."

"You know, I only really accept insults when they're from Merlin. That's his line."

"Well I have plenty of other words to call you..."

"No, I'd rather we just left the conversation there actually. I didn't really plan on arguing with my sister on my wedding day."

Gwen chuckled as both Pendragons stared at each other frostily before they both smiled at the same time.

"How's he doing Gana?"

"He's fine Arthur. He's ready and raring to go. I've left Hunith with him, though I know Gwaine wanted a word with him."

"Hm, well I don't see how it's fair that Gwaine gets to see him before the wedding and I don't."

"Stop pouting. I thought you were over the jealousy thing, now that Gwaine is with Percy?"

"I am, but I want to see Merlin."

"You will. In about... fifteen minutes."

Arthur pouted again, not noticing his picture being taken or Gwen and Morgana laughing silently behind him whenever their eyes caught.

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Lance checked his phone as it vibrated, laughing as he opened a text from Gwen to show a scowling, pouting Arthur. He nudged Gwaine, walking next to him and showed him the picture. Gwaine chuckled as he saw it.

"I bet he's just been told I'm going to see Merlin. He still gets frowny when I'm around Merlin, even though I'm with Perce."

"I can imagine. How's that going? You and Percy?"

"We're doing well. A bit shaky to start and even though it's only been just over a month, I think he's it. I've never felt so comfortable yet riled at the same time. Plus, the sex is amazing you know. Size definitely matters. "

"Gwaine, stop. You could have just said you were happy."

Gwaine smirked at Lance as he blushed lightly, deciding that teasing could go both ways.

"So you and Gwen huh? I notice that's who text you."

"Uh what? "

"I can't say i blame you, she's gorgeous and you too are perfect together."

"Thanks man, we're going slowly but she's really amazing."

Lance's blush faded as he ignored Gwaine's kissy face and knocked on the door to Merlin's room, entering as he heard someone shout out. Merlin looked up from the sofa he was sat on and grinned as he saw his two best friends. Gwaine headed to Hunith, greeting her and chatting as Lance pulled Merlin in for a hug.

"Well I never expected we'd end up here, all those months ago when I helped you move."

"I know, it's so fast but I've never been surer of anything."

"I don't blame you. I'm happy for you; Arthur is the perfect man for you."

Merlin smiled, knowing how lucky he was to have such good friends. He looked around for Gwaine and found him flirting with Hunith, he shook his head, pulling him away, leaving Lance to keep his mother occupied.

"Hey Merlin. I always loved your mum."

"I know Gwaine. I think you were always her favourite of my boyfriends."

"And rightly so, we were amazing together! But it just works out that we're more amazing when we're best friends."

"Yeah, that we are. I'm glad things have worked out, that we both have someone."

"Me too, though I'll always be here if you need anything. You know that right Merlin?"

"I know Gwaine, and if Percy ever hurts you, I will take him down, find a way to turn him into a toad."

"I know you will, but he's not like that. He, I told him, about my childhood, the touches, beatings. He was angry but for me, and even when he was in a rage, he never once made me feel threatened Merlin."

"Good, I'm glad you told him. You two make a seriously hot couple, and I can just see you working out."

Gwaine smiled, his face relaxed and opened instead of flirting and charming for a change. He looked at his best friend, dressed up in his suit, his eyes shining as he watched the clock, counting down the minutes.

"Almost time, you ready?"

"Yeah, you have the rings?"

Merlin panicked as Gwaine's eyes widened and his hands went to pat his pockets, but relaxed as he pulled them out, smirking.

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Uther watched from his position at the front as the guests took their seats, knowing the ceremony would begin soon. He smiled at the small amount of people waiting for his son and Merlin to enter. They had insisted on a small ceremony and he had complied especially after the engagement party. He had wanted to help Arthur prepare but Morgana had assured him that she would help him and Arthur would be stressed enough before the wedding. Music struck up and he turned to watch as his son entered the room.

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Arthur waited on his side of the doors, Morgana stood next to him, knowing that Merlin would be in the room opposite, with Gwaine. He thought of all their friends and family waiting in the room for them and smiled, wanting the ceremony over with. He knew Percy and Leon would be sat near the front, they had already threatened to disrupt the ceremony to embarrass him but had both told him how glad they were that Merlin could deal with his moods. He smirked as he remembered Leon's blushing and mumbling as he had told Arthur he had taken Morgana out on a date, expecting Arthur to be angry. Instead he had hugged his friend and wished him luck, though he had warned him about the consequences of hurting his sister. He turned as Morgana squeezed his arm and followed as the doors were pulled open. He could see opposite that the double doors were opening, revealing Merlin stood next to Gwaine. He was dressed in a matching suit to Arthur and Arthur thought he had never seen anything more perfect in his life. All his nerves fell away as he relaxed in the knowledge that soon, he and Merlin would be legally bound also and could start their life together.

Merlin felt his heart stutter as the doors opened. Morgana had arranged it so that he and Arthur would enter from opposite rooms, meet in the middle and walk down the figurative aisle together. He felt Gwaine inhale as Merlin's hand squeezed his arm and Merlin let go, his body frozen as Arthur was revealed, his body covered in perfect fitted suit, and his face glowing with love. Merlin ignored all his instructions as he walked quickly to meet Arthur in the centre. He grabbed Arthur's face with his hands and kissed him, quickly but firmly.

"Thank you for flying my mum out."

His whisper reached Arthur only who smiled at him and dropped a kiss on his forehead before pointed coughing caught their attention and they turned to find their guests watching them, smiling indulgently. Arthur smirked smugly, and grabbing Merlin's hand in his own, led the way to their wedded bliss.

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Merlin waved goodbye to everyone as the limo drove away, leaning back into Arthur's touch.

"I don't understand, why did we leave early? We barely finished our meal."

"Sorry, I know it would have been nice to stay and celebrate longer especially as they'll all be drinking and partying for another couple of hours yet but I have something organised."

"Hm, it had better be worth it."

Arthur smiled wolfishly, as he kissed Merlin thoroughly.

"Oh it is."

Merlin laughed and sank deeper into Arthur's embrace, his hands rubbing on his husband's chest as the limo pulled up outside their apartment building.

"We're going home?"

"We are home; we're starting our honeymoon early."

Merlin followed Arthur into the building, smiling as he headed for the elevator and waited for the doors to open. Arthur covered his eyes as the doors opened; stopping Merlin form seeing whatever was waiting. He took two cautious steps into the elevator listening as the doors shut behind him. Arthur pulled his hands away, leaving Merlin free to see. He opened his eyes and saw that someone had put bean bags and pillows in the elevator and left champagne in an ice bucket, with two glasses. There were banners and balloons. Merlin realised with a jolt that although he elevator had stopped moving, the doors had not opened and the display revealed they were somewhere near the top floor. He turned to Arthur who was waiting for him to speak, he raised an eyebrow.

"I know it's a little unconventional but our first real meeting and conversation was in here, not counting our first kiss. I can remember thinking how hard it was to stand in here and not touch you... and then we broke down. You were mine. I haven't been able to use the elevator since, it makes me think of you, and sex, and an erection is not a good look outside of our home."

"You organised all this for me?"

"Yeah, well I had a little help but the idea was mine. It's weird, and Morgana thought I was crazy when I suggested it, but if you don't like it, we can just go upstai..."

"I love it. It's the same for me, I remember every second of that elevator ride. I think it's very poetic that we finish what we started right now."

Arthur grinned a she lunged for Merlin, who stepped into his arms, lips already on his, desperation in every line of their bodies but love in each movement, as they became lost to all else but each other.

The End.