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Title: Christmas Unplanned
Author/Artist: ANON
Pairing(s): It’s a surprise
Prompt: Ensemble cast + whatever pairing/s float your boat. The anti-Christmas party. Nobody's really "doing" Christmas this year, but somehow they all end up together anyway.
Word Count/Art Medium: 1924
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Merlin characters are the property of Shine and BBC. No profit is being made, and no copyright infringement is intended.
Notes: Enjoy my little piece of epistolary Christmas fluff
Summary Nobody’s really “doing” Christmas this year, although they gradually come together in this series of e-mails.


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From: Arthur Pendragon
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Christmas Plans
What is everyone doing for Christmas? Personally, I feel everything was too overdone last year, so I am planning on spending Christmas Eve and the next day at home, drinking eggnog.

*****

From: Morgana Pendragon
To: Arthur Pendragon; Merlin Emrys; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Christmas Plans
Brother dear, you weren’t even going to invite me to your eggnog pity party even though we live in the same house? Shameful of you. I don’t know about anyone else, but that sort of quiet appeals to me as well.

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From: Merlin Emrys
To: Arthur Pendragon; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Christmas Plans
Well, I was going to go home to Ealdor, but it seems Mum has won two tickets to a cruise in Hawaii. And she’s taking Uncle Gaius! I can’t believe it! What mother wouldn’t want to take her only son on a cruise with girls in bikinis? Unreal, I tell you. So I will also be drinking eggnog alone in my flat, or maybe mulled wine. I don’t really know at this point, just as long as it’s alcoholic.

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From: Gwen Smith
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Arthur Pendragon; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Christmas Plans
It looks like Elyan and I will be alone for Christmas this year, as Dad is still up north taking care of Grandad. He feels it would be too much excitement for Grandad if we visited. We were thinking of going out to dinner someplace, but nothing is set in stone.

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From: Gwaine Green
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Arthur Pendragon; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Christmas Plans
I’ll probably end up spending the day at my local. It’s not my favorite time of the year, but at least the company will be friendly, hey?

*****

From: Lance DuLac
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Arthur Pendragon; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Christmas Plans
I’m spending the weekend serving meals to the homeless. You all are more than welcome to join me. Frankly we could use the help.

*****

From: Percy Jones
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Arthur Pendragon; Leon North
Subject: Re: Christmas Plans
My sister has invited me to her place, so unless anything changes, that’s where I’ll be.

*****

From: Leon North
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Arthur Pendragon
Subject: Re: Christmas Plans
Since I have a girlfriend this year, I’ll be spending it with her and her family. Hey, don’t blame me—you all can get lives too. It’s not that hard.

xxxXxxx

From: Arthur Pendragon
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Christmas Plans
Merlin- You are pathetic. Get a life! I’m serious! Quit whining and find yourself a girlfriend already.
Morgana- I was sort of implying that you’d be there. You don’t have anywhere else to go, right? As for it being a “pity party” I’ll have you know I invited someone to Christmas and was summarily rejected. Happy?
Gwen and Elyan- you are invited to my eggnog “pity party” if you wish. I’ll get the staff to whip up some sort of dinner for us on Christmas Eve.
Gwaine- Ditto what I said to Merlin. Bro, do you even know anyone besides the rest of us?
Lance- You are my hero. Seriously. When you get done serving the homeless, you are welcome to come to the mansion with us. We’ll do dinner.
Percy and Leon- Well done you two! But Leon, I resent your statement. I do have a life—work. I don’t need anyone anything else.

*****

From: Merlin Emrys
To: Arthur Pendragon; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Christmas Plans
Arthur, you giant prat! I actually do have a girlfriend, have had a girlfriend right under your nose for the last 6 months. But you’re too much of a cabbagehead to recognize that fact. Therefore, my life is richer than yours now. So you get a girlfriend.

*****

From: Morgana Pendragon
To: Merlin Emrys; Arthur Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Christmas Plans
Arthur, don’t be mean. You ARE a cabbagehead sometimes, so I invited Merlin and Gwaine over. And you know what? I am Merlin’s girlfriend and we’re going to help Lance serve the homeless on Christmas. If you really think he’s you’re hero, you’ll do the same. It’ll be far more rewarding than your “pity party.”

*****

From: Gwen Smith
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Arthur Pendragon; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re Re: Christmas Plans
Arthur, Elyan and I would be happy to come to the mansion, thank you. We’ll bring something to enhance the dinner. Would pie be appropriate?

*****

From: Gwaine Green
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Arthur Pendragon; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Christmas Plans
Morgana, thanks for the call. You’re MY hero. I’ll bring my own special kind of eggnog, shall I? Now I know what true friends are.

*****

From: Lance DuLac
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Arthur Pendragon; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re Re: Christmas Plans
I’m not a hero, Arthur, just someone willing to do a job hardly anyone else is willing to do. The invitation to help is still open, to any of you. If I finish on time, I may be able to make your dinner.

*****

From: Leon North
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Arthur Pendragon
Subject: Re Re: Christmas Plans
Arthur, with all due respect, work is not life. I think everyone else’s e-mails have demonstrated that. Do yourself a favor and get out now and then. It’s the perfect time of year for it.

xxxXxxx

From: Arthur Pendragon
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Christmas Plans
Merlin and Morgana- Well you sly little devils you. I never would have guessed. Did you hide because you thought I’d be upset? Well I’m not. See? This is me NOT being upset that my best friend and my sister have been going out for 6 MONTHS without telling me. OK, really, I’m calm. And I think I will join you at the homeless shelter. It is a far better thing to do than get wasted.
Gwen- Pie would be wonderful, thank you. Make sure it’ll feed all of us, since the party keeps growing.
Gwaine- You and your “special eggnog” are welcome too, I guess. I’m assuming you’re also coming with us to the homeless shelter?
Leon- Noted.

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From: Merlin Emrys
To: Arthur Pendragon; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Christmas Plans
Ohh Kay. I accept your apology, assuming there was one in there somewhere. I’ll see you at your place on Christmas Eve then.

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From: Morgana Pendragon
To: Merlin Emrys; Arthur Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Christmas Plans
You were always a little slow on the uptake, Arthur, but I’m glad you’ve come round to my way of thinking.

*****

From: Gwen Smith
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Christmas Plans
Thank you, Arthur. We’ll see you Christmas Eve night. What time? Oh and Lance, Elyan and I have talked. We’ll be happy to help you out at the shelter. ☺

*****

From: Lance DuLac
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Christmas Plans
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Arthur Pendragon; Percy Jones; Leon North
Thank you Merlin, Morgana and Arthur! You don’t know how much I appreciate your willingness to volunteer. Anyone else is still welcome! The address is 1234 West Street. We’ll start serving at 1 pm.

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From: Gwaine Green
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Arthur Pendragon; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Christmas Plans
I will join the gang at the homeless shelter also. I could do with something to do. Thanks, Lance.

xxxXxxx

From: Arthur Pendragon
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Christmas Dinner
At this point, I don’t think there’s anyone that hasn’t been invited to the mansion for Christmas Eve dinner. I hope 6 pm works for everyone. Unless you’ve been told otherwise, just bring your lovely selves—the staff will provide us dinner, Gwen will provide dessert, and Gwaine is bringing his “special eggnog.” Gifts for one another are not mandatory, but if you do bring one, bring one for all. You’re all paid enough; I ought to know.

*****

From: Percy Jones
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Arthur Pendragon; Leon North
Subject: Re: Christmas Dinner
Arthur & co., my plans seem to have fallen through. My sister has to have emergency surgery and cannot host Christmas any longer. May I tag along to your dinner and the homeless shelter?

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From: Arthur Pendragon
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Christmas Dinner
Absolutely! We’ll see you there.

xxxXxxx

From: Leon North
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Arthur Pendragon
Subject: Re: Christmas Dinner
Hey everyone, it seems my plans for Christmas are non-existent. My girlfriend dumped me. Could I invite myself to your Christmas dinner? Lance, I’m also game to come help at the shelter.

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From: Arthur Pendragon
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Christmas Dinner
Of course, Leon, the more the merrier! I think that’s everyone now, Morgana?

xxxXxxx

From: Lance DuLac
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Arthur Pendragon; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Christmas Dinner
Wow, everyone, thank you so very much! With all of you on board we should have no problem serving Christmas dinner to everyone who comes through at the shelter!

xxxXxxx

From: Morgana Pendragon
To: Merlin Emrys; Arthur Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Christmas Dinner
Why, dear brother, that’s nine for dinner. The staff will be surprised that the master is not drinking eggnog alone. Good work! We’ll see you all at the mansion for dinner on Christmas Eve at 6 pm and the shelter at 1234 West Street at 1 pm Christmas Day.

*****

From: Arthur Pendragon
To: Merlin Emrys; Morgana Pendragon; Gwen Smith; Elyan Smith; Gwaine Green; Lance DuLac; Percy Jones; Leon North
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Christmas Dinner
What Morgana said. We’ll see you all Saturday night.
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