thanks a lot for this story. It inspires. If only the canon had pursued this kind of ending. No problem with the events in-between even if they're filled with angst, violence, suspense as long as the end will justify magic's existence as a force to reckon with and a force that will bring in hope and good change, then the canon could have been remarkable.

Oh, if only.
Loved it.
Many thanks.

Really good.
I like the idea of Merlin finding a motivation to actually stand up for magic - even to confront Arthur. His own child would have been such a motivation.

Nicely told.