Since I'm already commenting on fics tonight: this is another one that I think about on the regular. Such strong emotions associated with this story, even after so many years.

ALSO also, I've already left reviews on the relevant chapters of Fear of the Dark, so let me drop this here:
The end scene of that story, where Arthur gives Merlin the princely clothes and his father's sword... ಥ_ಥ
Sometimes I randomly think of it and get emotional. It's such a good scene, and I love it dearly.

How thick is Arthur-
I-
But ngl Agravaine is a pretty good actor

Loved this!

Poor Merlin but also I LOVE the scene where Merlin very very close to killing Arthur but fought back and end up tried to kill himself. And Arthur won't having it.

Poor Merlin even more exhausted.
But also I Love how his secret still not known and yet his Loyalty is known even more by Arthur.
I Love it!

Love it :)

Great job!

Interesting version!

Nicely done!

Excellent story.

Can't wait to see what they do to Agravaine.

Great chapter. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

Fantastic. You're just a fantastic writer.

Awesome!

Have read several of your merlin stories they are so well written. Thanks for the excellent reading material

Thanks for this one :) Agravaine is the one everyone loves to hate, so it's interesting that he didn't get caught…this time! I like how this one fits right into canon as an alternate approach to the episode. Good luck with your future writing and God bless!