This was definitely hot. :) I love how you had Merlin wear an ivory crown (gold and ivory definitely go together :)). I also like how you expanded upon the idea of Merlin absorbing other sorcerers' powers - because it can't be anything but canon that he absorbed Sigan's powers in 2x01.

I love Merlin taking control. *fans self* Looks like Arthur doesn't mind too much. And what Merlin tells him is true after all - without his magic saving Arthur most of the time, Arthur would be dead by now.