This was brilliant! It worked on absolutely every level. I want to see this as a series. I love the *ideas* you've seeded in the story. Is Arthur really just Merlin's construct, or is he becoming self-aware enough to Know What He Wants? Your future is bleak, with hope as a beginning, not an end. I just want to read more about what happens in this verse, and what happens to Merlin with his computer magic, and Arthur with Merlin's code and then see what (if anything) can develop between them. Thanks for sharing!