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Navigating life events that turn his world upside down, including his ascension to the throne and a revelation that rocks him to his core, Arthur's ever-evolving relationship with Merlin becomes the most important of his life. No one ever said love was easy.
“I would die before I hurt you,” Arthur said, his voice strangled. “I would kill anyone who ever tried to do you harm and it pains me to think that you could ever fear me.”
“I don’t understand,” Merlin said breathlessly. “You’re the king, you – ”
“I’m not standing here as a king, Merlin!” Arthur shouted, his voice breaking as he did so. “I’m standing here as a man, a man who believed he knew you completely, a man who thought you were the one constant in his life, a man who thought…who thought you were his,” he finished, horrified to feel tears pricking his eyes.
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A series of (unless otherwise stated) standalone one shots and drabbles of all lengths featuring the return of King Arthur (and friends), and Merlin [from BBC Merlin].
Some works in this series may contain Immortal Arthur, technically meaning not all of these are 'Arthur Returns' fics, but still as King Arthur and Merlin from Camelot, not as reincarnations or a modern AU where they were not in Camelot.
If you are looking for Modern AU's without history in Camelot, I have another series which will be out soon and I will link when it's posted. The Link
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“No, Arthur, I—” Merlin abruptly cut herself off, shaking her head, “no, you know what, actually, I’m just…”
Acting on impulse, and probably stupidity, Merlin lifted her hands and fumbled with the tie of her neckerchief before letting it slip off and fall to the ground in front of herself. Then, she gripped the bottom hem of her tunic tight and pulled it over her head in one quick, swift action.
As the piece of clothing dropped to the ground next to her, she watched Arthur’s eyes widen. She didn’t stop there, however. Feeling brave and a bit brazen, she let her hands find the bandages wrapped tight around her chest and tugged at the edge until it came loose. She watched the realisation settle on Arthur’s features, paired with a deep flush, as she unwrapped the cloth and let it fall with the rest of her top-wear.
“I,” she said, emphasising the word as the last of the bandages hit the dirt, “am not a man.”
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- Part 138 of Merthur Short Fics & One-Shots
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Arthur figures out that he's in love with Merlin when he's 11. It takes him more than a decade to finally tell him.
Or: Five times Arthur wants to tell Merlin and one time he does.
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Time, Truth, and Hearts by undersomestairs for chicaintcheap on Livejournal
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
08 Jan 2011
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Genderswap canon!AU. At twelve years old, Prince Arthur of Camelot is betrothed to Princess Merlin of Ealdor.
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The story of Ablion's birth and of the people that helped it flourish.
Destiny...with a twist.
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Arthur contemplates his son on the eve of his first Yule.
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- Part 1 of Merthur Family Series
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and for you i would wait until the earth sinks beneath the sea (even if we never are to be) by stolenstars for Pearl09
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
23 Dec 2021
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So Merlin does the only thing he can – he stays. Stays, and loves his golden prince from afar with a ferocity that scares him more than the flames ever could. Protects his soulmate with his magic, his body, his life – giving, giving, giving to the man who could never give Merlin his heart in return – to the man that was never Merlin’s to keep.
He tells himself that being his servant is enough. That loving Arthur from afar is enough. Will be enough.
After all, Merlin is nothing but a fantastic liar.
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The silhouette is backlit from the headlights on the Mini Cooper and he’s maybe hit his head harder than he thought because it almost looks like…
“Merlin?”
And Merlin feels as though his heart is exploding in his chest because that voice and his real name and as he looks up...the golden hair reflected in the light from the car.
Arthur Pendragon is standing, completely starkers, in the middle of the road leading up to Lake Avalon.
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When Merlin falls into bed with Arthur, he doesn't expect for to wake up alone. He doesn't expect Arthur to give him the cold shoulder either, but there is something else he expects even less which forces him out of the kingdom for over a year. He returns to find a traitor in the court, an army on the way, and a love he'd thought all but lost waiting for him with open arms.
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whatever here that’s left of me is yours, just as it was by inkatesbush
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
15 Apr 2019
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It is the first time that Merlin has heard Arthur’s name spoken aloud since he died. He shuts his eyes. “How can this be it?”
“It hasn’t ended,” Gaius says. He clasps Merlin’s hands. “Not yet.”
(After Arthur’s death, Merlin lives a life. A very long life, indeed.)
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"Merlin?"
A tiny figure pops up from the wad of clothing.
"Yes?" squeaks a child who can't be more than six, and who is... wearing Merlins clothes.
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Fresh out of an abusive relationship, Merlin moves into a shared flat with Arthur and Mordred.
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Arthur and Merlin are clearly in love, but are unaware of it. The Knights of Camelot decide to fix this before it's too late.
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Merlin's dream had always been to become a knight, but the moment he comes close to achieving it, the biggest prat to ever live shows up in his dreams as well. Will Merlin be able to choose between the knights and love?
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Merlin has disguised himself as a knight, a bandit, and even a woman. Now, he must become a prince. Arthur is the new king of Camelot and nobility comes from across Albion to celebrate his coronation - except one of them is planning something sinister. To find the villain before anyone is harmed, Arthur sends in Merlin – dressed as a visiting noble!
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“Mordred, right?” Arthur asked, kneeling in front of him. The boy nodded, eyes wide as he looked at Arthur as if he might bolt at any moment. “What are you doing back in Camelot? My father won’t like seeing you again.”
“He’s hurt.” Mordred whispered and Arthur glanced over at where Merlin was unconscious. A sudden realization dawned on him.
“You healed him,” He said slowly “With magic.”
Mordred nodded. Arthur’s mind raced – thinking of all Merlin had survived in his encounters with bandits and sorcerers. Before he could ask if Mordred had been responsible for all of it, there was a groan as Merlin shifted, eyes flickering open.
“Arth – you!” He choked, sitting up quickly to grab Arthur’s arm as if he could yank the prince away. Mordred grinned.
“You’re awake!” He beamed and launched forward to hug him. Arthur watched as Merlin stiffened at the action – eyes widening before desperately trying to push him away.
“Arthur. Arthur, get him off of me-”
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After sneaking Mordred out of Camelot, he occasionally returns to make sure Merlin is doing okay. Arthur isn’t sure why this child is so concerned about the wellbeing of his servant… Nor Merlin's vehement attempts to ignore it.
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Five Times Arthur Pretended Not To Notice Merlin’s Magic (And One Time He Couldn’t) by idlestories
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
08 Sep 2020
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'Arthur did hear several other council members hide their laughter in unconvincing fake coughs, but he was entirely and understandably distracted by the horrible suspicion currently developing in his mind that his boyfriend might be a sorcerer.'
Once Arthur catches Merlin doing magic once, it's like he can't not see it.
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- Part 2 of Canon Era Series
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“It has its roots in a legend from the east, sire. I believe it’s called the red string of fate.”
“Fate?” Arthur said incredulously. “What, is he going to be the one to kill me?”
“Getting more likely by the minute,” Merlin supplied.
“Shut up, Merlin.”
Gaius held up a weary hand. “Legend has it that the string connects people to the person with whom they are most compatible.” There was a beat of silence.
“You have got to be kidding me.”
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It wasn’t supposed to happen like this, Merlin thinks, not like this at all.
Granted, he hadn’t exactly been super picky about how his magic got revealed in the first place, seeing as he’d come to terms with the fact that it would just be his secret until he died.
But this…this was far from ideal.
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- Part 141 of Quarantine Drabbles
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