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Worldbuilding art for the species of a friend's world called Rull. Fun working from the creature descriptions!

Some Starfinder art! I don't play much, but I have enjoyed it when I've gotten the opportunity. My little brother is running a game for his friends recently though that I hear he has been having a blast with.

*Disclaimer: I do not own or claim to own BBC’s Merlin, nor do I profit or intend to profit from this story. It is purely a work of fanfiction for enjoyment. I only own my original characters and any storylines/plot points I add to the story. Without further ado, enjoy my Take on the Arthurian legend with a multiverse twist.*

Prologue

    Have you ever wanted to live in your favorite television show? To be able to change something that happened, to be able to interact with the characters, and experience the events that happen for yourself. Not many even dream of such a thing and if they do they don’t believe it could ever happen. But for me… it was impossible and it happened quite by accident.

    It all started the first day of my senior year, I arrived home from work and headed to my room. Once I put away my bookbag and got out my homework, I turned on Merlin (which happens to be one of my favorite tv shows). I decided that I should start the usual introductory work given to me by my new teachers. Time passed as I listened to the sound of Merlin arguing with Arthur in the background as I mindlessly completed the busy work of homework given. 

*Knock, Knock*  “Hey, sweetie? Can I come in, Scarlett?” My mom asked. 

“Yeah, come in Momma” I said as she opened my door and walked towards me.

She sat down and asked, “So… how was school and work today?”

“Ya’know, just the usual and my teachers already gave me homework. On the first day of school! Can you believe that? It is so rude” I said as sassily as possible while I smiled up at my mom and she pulled me into a hug.

“I guess they are just getting right down to it, mmh. Making all of you smart kids even smarter” She messed up my hair to tease me.

“Hahah, that’s not a word, Momma. Also, why are you messing up my hair… I have to meet up with Adelaide as soon as I finish my homework” I attempted to rectify the mess of my blonde hair.

“Ok, ok, sorry that I am doing my job as a mother and teasing my daughter. What are you watching?” She asked, pointing at my TV.

“Merlin”

“Again? What episode are you on?”

“Season 1, episode 1”

“Wait. I thought you were in season 5? Did you already finish it?”

“Yeah, sadly I did. The ending was so tragic but also really well written” 

“Well, don’t get too distracted from your homework and make sure to let me know when you leave for Adelaide’s, Okay? Also, tell her I said hi”. Mom hugged me really tight and then left the room. As she did the dog came running in.

“Hey, girl!!! Come here, up on the bed! Let me love you!” Lucky (my husky) jumped onto my bed and licked my face. “Wanna help me with my homework, pup?” she stared at me blankly in response,”ugh, ‘kay. I’ll do it myself” I said as I ruffled her fluffy gray and white fur. Time passed slowly as I answered the generaric, ‘get to know me’ questions assigned by each and every one of my teachers. Yay, me! What a way to start off the school year… homework. Luckily, I had ‘Merlin’ to keep me entertained with Merlin and Arthur’s banter. It often reminds me of my own relationship with Adelaide, we often make jokes and tease one another. So much so, to the point that if you didn’t know us; you would probably think we did not like one another much. But, usually within five minutes we are hugging and laughing, unlike Arthur and Merlin.

After I finally finished the boring homework, I headed to Adelaide’s humble abode to help her with her’s. Though I don’t understand why she needs my help with it, it’s just busy work. I pulled up to her house and texted my mom that I was there once I parked (Of course, ‘cause you should never text and drive, kids).  I walked up to the door and knocked, although most people would just text saying they were there… I just didn’t feel like it.

“Merlin!!!!”I may have forgotten to mention my friend has watched some of the show too and has decided that I have the same ‘vibe’ as Merlin, hence the nickname,” You here! I haven’t seen you in a month!”

“Yes and you could have just texted me anytime to see me or Facetime me” I gave her a pointed look but then laughed after about 3 seconds. 

“It’s not my fault that you are so busy, also come in, please. We don’t want to let the cool air out of the house. It’s blazing hot out there” I walked inside and we headed to her room.

“So, Ada. What homework did you need help with? All the stuff I got was just busy work” I made a confused face as I turned to look at Ada who was standing over at her desk near her window on the opposite side of the bedroom.

“Oh, well about that… I actually just wanted to hangout so I made up a reason” 

“You did not have to do that silly girl. I was free today anyways”

“So… Do you wanna watch something?”

“Sure, wanna finish the first episode of Merlin with me?” I hesitantly asked, as she is not as big of a fan of the show as I am. Though I do know she enjoys certain episodes and she has not made it past ‘Eye of the Phoenix’ (an episode in season three). 

“Lol, you’re really into that show… yeah, I would love to. I haven’t seen the show in a while and it might be a nice refresher. Plus, your play by play and comments are hilarious”

“I am not obsessed!” I jokingly acted offended by her comment.

“Yes, you are. Remember, that is why I call you Merlin”

“No, Ada, you said it was because he and I have the same personality”

“That is only one of the reasons, anyways that would make me Arthur”

“Who assigned you that? I suppose you are right though, you are rather a prat sometimes” I walked closer to her slowly as we talked.

“If I’m a prat then you're a Dollophead” She raises her eyebrows with sass.

“Cabbage head”

“Turnip head”

“Bone idle toad”

“Ugh, I hate you sometimes,”Ada said, annoyed as she ran out of ‘Merlin’ insults.

“Yeah but you love me and you know it” I began to tickle her.

“Ahhh! Ye..yeah and… I don’t know.. Why!!! Stop it!! Scarlett!!” I stopped and let her catch her breath. Then all of the sudden she retaliated and tickled me until I tapped out. We eventually calmed down and turned on the show and we ended up watching about five episodes. While watching those episodes we laughed, snacked, and made fun of each other. 

“Thanks for having me over, Ada. I really have to head home now. I haven’t had dinner yet, and before you say anything; snacks do not count”

“Ugh, okay. Are you sure you can’t sleep over?” she gave her infamous puppy eyes.

“Ada” I gave her a scolding look,” you know puppy dog eyes don’t work on me. I really do have to go. I promised Mom that me, her, and dad could watch a romcom tonight before bed”

“Wait. Your dad watches romcoms?”

“Yeah, he is like me and will watch just about any movie as long as it has good writing and acting in it” I gave her a big hug before I walked to her door and said,”bye”. I got in my deep red Jeep and drove away. As I was driving home, I began to turn off of the highway and a semi-truck ran a light and crashed into me with a loud honk of their horn. All went black and all I felt was a sharp pain in my neck and spine then nothing… 

Chapter One: Ealdor

    I have no idea how much time had passed before I came to but when I did I had a killer headache. I began to open my eyes and I saw an old looking, wooden ceiling above me and I could feel a blanket on top of me. Although, I could tell that I was not in my bed or at a hospital because the bed was way too hard and the room would not have a wooden roof.

    “Mother! She’s starting to walk up” I heard a male voice with an English accent say. But why would someone in the US have an English accent? Was he a tourist?

    “Coming!” I tried to sit up but as I did I felt an excruciating pain radiate through my body.

    “Hello, My name is Hunith and this is my son Merlin. We found you unconscious in the forest. Do you remember your name or how you came to be there?” Hunith (who also had an English accent) said calmly and slowly. I tried to sit up again as the first try was unsuccessful,”Hey, hey, don’t try to sit up yet. You were out for quite a while. I am sure you probably have a concussion”

    “Where am I?” I asked before answering anything.

    “You are in Ealdor. In Cenred’s kingdom” The boy, who apparently was named after a wizard, said.

    “I’m Scarlett. To answer your questions: Yes I know my name, eheh obviously, and no I don’t know how I got here” I said as I sat up, against Hunith’s advice.

    “Where are you from, Scarlett? You have an accent that I have never heard before” Hunith politely asked.

    “I’m from the southern part of Virginia”I warrily answered. How come they’ve never heard an American accent when they are in America?

    “What kingdom is that in?” Merlin asked rather suddenly.

    “What do you mean? What kingdom? It isn’t one at all, it’s in the United States, it’s a democratic republic based government” They looked at me very confused,”You know,’consent of the governed’,’We the people’ and all that?”

    “I am sorry. I’ve never heard of anything like that or of a place with the name ‘United States’” Merlin said as both he and his mom looked at me weirdly.

    “How have you guys never heard of the United States of America? It’s pretty much impossible not to know about it in the 21st century. Where am I? I thought I was still in the USA” then I began to realize. Earlier they said I was in Ealdor and their names were Hunith and Merlin, like as in the ‘BBC’s Adventures of Merlin’. But how is that possible? It is one, a television show, and two it ended in 2012. I began to feel my chest tighten and my breath quicken. I felt scared and panicked, and I heard ringing in my ears. 

    “Woah, woah!! Are you ok?” Merlin asked nervously as he observed me.

    “Can’t breathe! I..I.. think.. I’m having…a… a panic attack” I said between gasps.

    “Ok, darling, focus on me and try to breathe when I breathe. Can you do that for me?” I nodded as I stared at her face and followed her breathing,”Merlin, can you go grab a glass of water for Scarlett here?” 

    “Of course, I’ll be right back”

    “Ok, Scarlett. I need you to tell me five things that you see” Hunith instructed me.

    “Uhh… You.. I see you… I see… the ceiling”

    “Good, one more thing”

    “The bed”

    “Great job, sweetheart. Now, how about three things you can feel?”

    I took a deep breath,” I feel the blanket, uhhh, the bed, and…” she grabbed my hand and weakly smiled,”and your hand”.

    “And two things you can smell?” 

    “Forest, uhh,I mean wood, and honeysuckle”

     “I brought the water” he handed it to me,”Are you feeling better?”

    “I am now, thanks to your mom” I turned to Hunith who was still holding my hand,”Thank you, truly”. 

    “It’s nothing, I am just glad your ok”

    “Wait… earlier did you say the 21st century?” Merlin asked curiously but also seemingly very confused by it.

    “Ummm. Yeah. It’s still 2022 after all isn’t it. Time Travel doesn’t exist after all” I said jokily with a small hint of sass. Hunith and her son shared a shocked and concerned look.

    “Ummm, Scarlett it is 506 (a/n: IDK the date of the show as far as arthurian legend, I am just using the date used in “Paper Wings” by @abst0ries . Anyways, many believe the King Arthur legend and Camelot took place some time between the 4th and 6th century). Are you saying you're from the 21st century” After Merlin told me that it was no longer 2022, I felt like I was Claire from ‘Outlander’ when she traveled through the stones at Craigh na Dun to the 18th century. But for Claire Fraser it was only 200 hundred years, for me (if this is real) it seems to be about 1500 years. I thought for a few moments and I came to the conclusion that this may be the real Merlin and Hunith from the show. I mean if time travel is real then why not mulit-reality travel like in the MCU. Right now I feel like anything is possible.  Anyways, I am getting sidetracked… I took about an hour to explain to Hunith and Merlin all I could remember from leaving Ada’s house to now. I only told them because if this really is Merlin, then he has magic and most likely will believe me. Afterall, he and his mom look just like they do in the show and I mean identical to Colin Morgan and the actress who portrayed Hunith.

    “Wow, that is a lot to take in” Merlin stated.

    “Yeah, no duh, Sherlock” I said quietly and Merlin gave me an odd look. We all were silent for a solid 2 minutes, “So… Do you believe me?” Dear Jesus… Please let them not think I am crazy and help me to survive whatever on Earth this all is.

    “Yes” They both replied at the same time.

    “Really? You don’t think I am a raving lunatic?” I said cautiously with hope.

    “Yes. So.. what are you going to do? I know you know a little about this time from your.. What did you call it? Television show about me and people in my life. Which is still bizarre to think that there is a show with me in it” Merlin said as Hunith left to do some chores that needed to be done. As she did so she told me to rest and told Merlin to keep me company and make sure I rest.

    “I am unsure as to what there is that I can do. I honestly don’t understand how I got here or is I am even in my own reality” I sighed,” I must sound like someone from “Doctor Who’ or some kinda sci-fi, fantasy story”

    “Scarlett?”

    “Yeah?”

    “What’s Doctor Who? And what’s Sci-fi?” Merlin asked. Oh boy… I am going to have to be careful with my 21st century slang. Otherwise I will just keep confusing people.

    Over the next couple months, I healed up nicely thanks to Hunith and Merlin’s help. They are truly the kindest people I have ever met. Hunith allowed me to stay with them and I helped them make an extra bed (I took woodworking in school and I know how to chop down a tree). Once I was all healed, I began to help Hunith with chores around the home and Merlin and I became friends. To be honest, I am surprised that he isn't creeped out by the fact that I know so much about him, like at all. He is really curious, just like in the show. He has asked me a trillion questions over the course of the time I have lived here in Ealdor. 

    “So… how is it living in the 6th century? Now that you’ve been here for a while. You have seemed to acclimate well” Merlin asked as we were walking through the village.

    “It certainly is very different from home but it is not as bad as one would think” I said with a silly smile looking at Merlin, “Thanks for being my friend. Seriously it has made it a lot easier”.

    Merlin was trying not to smile,”To be fair, you have helped me as well. Before you came here, I didn’t have many friends. Really, in truth, I only had Will. So, thank you for showing up here. Even if you didn’t mean to and if you did get hurt in the process of it” 

    “So… When did you first figure out that you had magic? I know you’ve been able to use it since you were an infant. But, when did you really know what it was? I have always kinda wondered” I said, trying to change the subject after a few moments of silence. I really miss my parents and Ada but I try not to think about it too much since I don’t really have anything I can do to change the situation. I might as well be grateful for what I have and let God do what he does best. Anyways, God always has a plan so some good will come from this one way or another. I have to believe that.

    “I don’t know the exact moment. Maybe once I was around other kids and mother would ask me to not use my abilities around them” Merlin said, bringing me back to the moment and out of my head.

    “That must have been confusing for a kid… To be told not to do something and not know why. To feel your different from others”

     “...” Merlin didn’t answer and when I looked at him he looked distraught.

    “Hey. Hey. Hey, there is nothing wrong with being different. God makes us the way we are for a reason. There is a purpose to your gifts, and I know God loves you no matter what others say '' I say with certainty that there was nothing wrong with Merlin and he should not be upset about being set apart. 

    “Thank you, Scarlett. Really, you're a God sent and my best friend” Merlin walked closer to me and pulled me into a hug. I smiled knowing I cheered him up and rubbed off on him. He wasn’t a huge hugger with anyone but his mom before I came. But, now he openly hugs me.

    “Merlin!!! Scarlett!!” Hunith yelled for us. Hunith has become like a motherly figure for me through these past few months and I am forever grateful.

    “We’re Coming” I replied. Speaking of me saying stuff. I am surprised that no one else in the village has said anything about my accent. I guess they don’t care much; it is the only explanation I can think of. With that we walked back to the house.

    “Hey, Scarlett, you may already know this… Merlin, I am going to send you to Camelot to live with Gaius… and I want you, Scarlett, to go with him” Hunith informed us.

It’s weird looking into these different fandoms that pop up on my feed or from time to time. I get Good Omens (forgot the name, but it has David tenant in it. ), doctor who (stopped watching after 10 because lazy), the owl house ( I’ve been compared to eda irl), gravity falls (more gay demons), mlp (makes sense), fairly odd parents (behind on watching the new series. Hating sparky still and hope he’s never mentioned), and smiling friends (also makes sense).

I don’t fully interact constantly because I like looking into the realms like a forgotten god who just enjoys people’s happiness. Plus, only two of the listed are what I’ve actually invested time on.

Draw the view through a portal that leads to another dimension