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"A baby AND a five years old? Are you two crazy?" Lancelot was nearly screaming upon hearing the news. They had all gathered at his and Gwen's house when Arthur called them and said he had to make an announcement.

"I think it's wonderful" Gwen squealed. "Just imagine all our kids playing together, growing up together! Awww…."

"Yes honey but…What I meant was that kids can be really annoying and…you know…loud".

"I didn't know you find our baby annoying".

"Well…not annoying. I'm just saying that sometimes it's too much to handle. I can't imagine having two of them so soon".

"Thanks for the support Lance" Merlin laughed at his friend's awkward face as he tried to cover up.

"Sorry mate…I…"

"What Lancelot is trying to say is that you should think this through first. We all think that it is a wonderful thing what you want to do but it is also a huge step" Leon came to his rescue.

"Yes! That's exactly what I meant, thank you very much".

"And what about you Morgs?" Arthur asked his sister. "You haven't said a word yet which I find rather peculiar". Morgana studied both him and Merlin for a while before finally speaking.

"I do think that it's a huge step to take too" she said carefully. "But I also know that you are both ready. Arthur, I've watched you growing up into being a man for a while now and I know that you can do it. And every time you did something that made me proud, Merlin was right there beside you. So yes, It's going to be a tough road but I, that is we, we all be there to help right?"

Everyone nodded in agreement and with that settled, the two boys headed back home. It was a warm evening and they decided to walk to Gwen's instead taking their car, so now they had to walk back too.

"You are not having second thoughts, do you?" Arthur asked, noting the silence. "It would be logical after what Lance said…he has more experience after all".

Merlin stopped to look at him. He cupped his face and leaned in for a quick kiss which Arthur gladly returned.

"Baby, I'm sure about this. It just…feels so right. But if you don't want to do this I will understand. There is plenty of time ahead for us".

"No Merlin…I'm sure too. I was just checking" he winked.

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The social workers from the orphanage, where more than happy to help them with their decision. Still, there were some legal issues since both of them were men, but Arthur managed to take care of them quickly; he had many connections after all through his work. It took a little more than a month for everything to be taken care of during which they both were very busy. First of all they had to meet the kids. The little boy, John, immediately loved them when he understood that they were the reason he would stick with his sister. He was getting along better with Arthur though; he said he was more funny and that he played football much better than the clumsy Merlin. But Arthur didn't have much luck with the baby-girl, Anna, as she would start crying every time he tried to pick her up. Merlin on the other hand was the one who could always sooth her, taking her from Arthur's hands and rocking her instinctively. When the blond caught him to actually sing at her sometimes the jokes about his masculinity never stopped. But he didn't mean it…He loved Merlin and he was proud of the younger boy, he seemed to adjust very well.

Then they had to make the house ready. Good thing Arthur had insisted on buying such a large house. On the second floor now, along with their own bedroom, there were going to be the child's room and an actual nursery for crying out loud. And of course the two guestrooms, the one of which was going to be the girl's room once she grew up a little bit. Now that the place was full, Merlin couldn't think how they could live in such a big and empty house before.

The day they finally took the kids home they have asked everyone to leave them alone so they could see how they would adjust. But it turned out all their worries had been for nothing. Little kids tend to take to their environment quite easily once they feel they are loved. And they were so loved by the two boys.

A couple of days later they got to meet everyone. The scary but wonderful aunt Morgana, the too tall and funny uncle Leon, the sweet and mom-like Gwen and finally the quiet and always calm Lancelot. And if John ever wondered why he had two daddies, he never questioned them. He had a mom once, who loved him very much and he didn't need a second one. What he and his sister needed was someone to take care of them and love them; someone that they would be able to love back with all their heart. And they have found two of those people.

But something was amiss from Arthur's life; he missed his own father very much and Uther was still trying to call him and Morgana. Maybe Merlin was right, maybe he was trying to change. So, for the first time he decided to call him first and invite him home.

-A couple of days later-

"Arthur, I'm so glad you called" Uther Pendragon was sitting on his son's couch staring at him and Merlin. "And Merlin, it's nice to finally meet you too".

"I doubt it" Merlin said so only Arthur could hear him. The blond chuckled and returned his attention to his father.

"You kept calling father. I only wish to hear what you have to say to me and Morgana".

"Son…All I ever wanted to tell you was that I'm sorry. I missed you so much, both of you. I know I am a stubborn man, old-fashioned and that I didn't always treated you with the love you deserved. And I am sorry for that too. I just want you back, if you can find the heart to forgive me".

Arthur stayed silent for a while; he couldn't believe his ears, Uther apologizing and expressing feelings. All he wanted is to say that it was all forgotten, to have his father back into his life, his and Merlin's children to have their only grandfather too. But he was hesitant, especially regarding Merlin. He was hurt too by his father and it wasn't something which he could just let go. But then Merlin squeezed his hand, and he suddenly knew what he needed to do.

" Father, there is someone I would like you to meet".

And so it was, that Uther Pendragon got to meet Anna and John, his grandchildren. It was hard accepting it at first and he wasn't always so warm with them but he worked on it and as the years passed, he came to cherish them more than anything.

Uther was the last obstacle the two men had to get over. And since they managed to overcome this, they finally were whole and free to live their life and the others that were yet to come.

THE END

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