Leowaine - Tumblr Posts

Arthur: Everyone knows the knights are all more loyal to Merlin than they are to me Merlin: What?! That's not true! Arthur: Name one knight who wasn't your friend before they swore loyalty to me Merlin: Leon Arthur: And yet Leon married Gwaine, the man most likely to lead a coup against me in favor of you. Between his love for Gwaine and his friendship with you, that could sway his allegiance Merlin:... At least if Leon's there to temper Gwaine it'll be a peaceful coup? Gwaine overhearing this and looking at Leon with hopeful puppy-dog eyes. Leon: No I am not overthrowing the king in favor of Merlin with you. Frankly, I'm offended Arthur believes I would. Gwaine: Oh come on! Merlin would be a great king! Leon: I'm not saying he wouldn't be but there are ways to get him into power that would be, shall we say, more beneficial for everyone involved Gwaine: A chroí are you saying what I think you're saying? Leon: How about instead of staging a coup we play matchmaker? Gwaine: Tá tu an cheol mo chroí, this is why I fell in love with you in the first place

I don't speak Irish so if I've used the words wrong please let me know and I'll correct it. I just really love the idea of Gwaine speaking Irish and using Irish endearments for Leon. My (edited, thank you phantomchick) understanding of the translations: A chroí - My heart tá tu an cheol mo chroí - You're the music of my heart

Leon and Merlin watching their husbands doing something stupid, sharing a look of solidarity before going to stop their idiots from getting themselves killed

Introducing new squires to the knights

Arthur: This is Sir Leon, he likes his personal space. This is Sir Gwaine, he also likes Sir Leon's personal space

Imagine if Leon and Arthur experimented with each other in their squire days and Merlin and Gwaine had a one-night stand. Post Merthur and Leowaine getting together Arthur and Gwaine have this sort of playful "I fucked your boyfriend before you did" animosity

I feel like Gwaine and Leon are a tragically overlooked ship.

Like I can just imagine them with this flirty troublemaker/mum-friend-who's-110%-done-with-their-shit dynamic while also pulling each other out of their comfort zones, making them question their previously held beliefs, and being fiercely protective of one another. It'd be so interesting to analyze their relationship and how it shifts over time.

For example, I can see Gwaine being weary of Leon at first. We know how he feels about nobles and the first time they meet Leon is arresting Gwaine after he defends Merlin from being attacked by "knights". It wouldn't be until after they take down Morgana and the Round Table knights are officially brought in that these two would get the chance to properly get an idea of each other and I can see Gwaine being hesitant to do so. Gwaine probably stuck close to the other common-born knights, fully expecting the noble-born knights to be stuck up, entitled, assholes who would look down on them, Leon included. And then Leon just...doesn't do that. Instead, Leon treats each of them with the same level of respect he does any other knight. Leon defends their place in the ranks from anyone who claims their not worthy. Leon spends extra time helping them practice moves they're unfamiliar with since they weren't traditionally trained and does so with zero complaint or judgment. At first, Gwaine thinks he's this stoic yesman who follows orders without question until he really gets to know Leon. Good, kind, loyal, honorable, noble Leon who is everything a knight should be. And Gwaine can't help but think "Maybe there's another noble worth dying for".

I can see after the initial bump in the road Gwaine constantly flirting with Leon to try and get out of trouble. At first, Leon's having none of it but over time his annoyance fades into amusement. His responses go from being an unimpressed flat refusal because he knows what Gwaine's doing, to a more playful response that says he still isn't letting Gwaine off the hook but he's willing to joke about it first. And then amusement develops into fondness. He starts looking forward to whatever stunt Gwaine will pull next and the resulting flirtatious attempt to avoid the consequences. He starts joining Gwaine at the tavern with the excuse that Gwaine can't make up excuses if Leon's a witness to the shenanigans that inevitably ensue. He starts being the one to tease Gwaine first just so he can hear whatever witty comeback Gwaine comes up with, just because he wants to hear him talk (not that Gwaine needs much encouragement). And by the time he realizes what's happening Leon's fallen head over heels for this absolute hot mess of a man who keeps accidentally starting fights in the tavern and passing out drunk in the stables.

I could honestly rant about these two for hours, there's so much untapped potential! I just needed to draw some more attention to them.