Title: The Prince's Speech
Movie prompt: The King's Speech
Author:
a8c_sockPairing: Arthur/Merlin
Rating: PG
Word count: 36,834
Disclaimer: I don't own Merlin nor the film The King's Speech and I certainly don't own the historical figures on which that was based. I'm just having fun with the concept.
Warnings: Character death, highlight to read: King Uther
Summary: Arthur is the Crown Prince of Camelot, he has just one problem, his speech. When his father takes ill he finds he must either find his voice or risk losing the throne. Can unconventional speech therapist Merlin Emerson help the Prince speak? And what happens when the Prince falls in love with the man who has helped him find his voice?
Notes: Thanks to
dk323 and
magog_83 for beta, support and encouragement. Thanks also to
chaosmaka for cheerleading.
Part 1,
Part 2,
Part 3,
Part 4.
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