Paperlegends Fic: Cry Havoc

[nightfox]

Title: Cry Havoc
Author: k_nightfox
Artist: altocello
Pairings/characters: Arthur/Merlin, also featuring Gaius, Kanen, multiple minor OC's and a few walk-throughs by Uther (Big apologies but the girls just didn't fit in this one.Despite the fact that I would have loved to have both of them, there just wasn't a way to work them into any significant roles)
Rating: NC-17
Word Count:~81k
Warnings/Content: Graphic Violence, Graphic Rape, Child Abuse/Molestation, Slavery, Angst, Fluff, Magic Suppression, Film Fusion, Canon AU, Romance, Bottoming from the Top, Rimming, Oral Sex, Fingerfucking

Summary: Enslaved by Kanen since childhood, Merlin has been raised to believe his collar is all that keeps him in check. That it is the line between the beast that bites and the dog that obeys…but either way, he's still an animal. Then one day Kanen's gang is ambushed and in the ensuing confusion, Merlin escapes and flees to Camelot where he attempts to start a new life. However, his old master isn’t about to let him go without a fight.

Author's notes: This fic was inspired by THIS prompt at KMM and is loosely inspired by the film "Unleashed"

Sweet Jeebus, where do I begin? I think I shall begin with three incredible people, without whom this fic WOULD NOT exist, and without whom I'd have probably given up on writing altogether. rocknvaughn Incomparable Super-Beta who has been with me since before paperlegends was even a blip on the radar and who stayed with me for every shaky step of the journey (and if you find this fic at all readable it's entirely due to her efforts). altocello Artist Extraordinaire who believed in me before I even had the tiniest nibble from a plotbunny for this beast and who provided me with inspiration, insight, ideas and of course the most AMAZING FUCKING ART EVER. And last but not least, amphigoury Cheerleader Supreme and Enabler Extreme who provided me with the prompt, goaded me into writing this story bigger, bolder and that-much-more graphic whenever I was feeling timid and who gleefully read along providing wonderful insight and serving as an amazing sounding board whenever I was stuck.

To the entire PL Chat Gang, thank you for the endless support, friendship, laughter, conversation and REFUGE. I LOVE YOU GUYS!

My heartfelt thanks and sincere congratulations to the_muppet for FOUR YEARS of the Most Amazing BigBang hosted on LiveJournal!! Thank you so so so much for your unconditional support and unfailing patience with not only me but also everyone else who participated in this challenge. You are the most wonderful person and I feel privileged just to walk the surface of the same planet you do <3


Artist's notes: altocello would love for you to go read the notes in her space <3
Story link: On AO3
Art link: On AO3|On LJ
Disclaimer: We don't own these guys...we just wish we did! No one's making any money off this, it was all done for love <3

Comments

[alba17.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on finishing! What an interesting premise.

[k-nightfox.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm so relieved to finally have it done. It was a lovely challenge to write but I'm sooo ready for something else now :D

[millionstar.livejournal.com]

I tore through it earlier today like a madwoman cos I am a speedreader and wanted to congratulate you again bb. Well done!

[k-nightfox.livejournal.com]

Aww! Thank you!! *blushes*