Merlin One-Shots
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A bandit attack forces Merlin to reveal his magic to save Arthur's life. It goes better than you'd think.
Based on the prompt:
“He’s… he’s dead.”
“He was trying to hurt you.”
“I…I know.”
“I had to do it. I can’t… I can’t let anything happen to you. I had to—”
“Hey, hey! Look at me. I know, okay? That motherfucker was going to kill me. You saved me. I’m just… shit. I’m just shocked, I guess?”
“But not scared?”
“Of you? Never.”Series
- Part 1 of Merlin One-Shots
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Merlin protects Arthur from an attack at a feast with the help of a few observant knights. Because, if Merlin's got a funny feeling, the Knights of the Round Table are ready to aid The Plan. The problem? Merlin never has a plan. And, when it's over, Arthur wants to know why he wasn't a part of this nonexistent plan — and has some apologies to give.
Based on the prompt:
“Well, that didn’t end the way I expected, but at least nobody important died.”Series
- Part 2 of Merlin One-Shots
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but if we fall / I only pray / don't fall away from me by Katiebabyangel
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
12 Jun 2026
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After revealing his magic, Merlin promised his king that he would tell him if he was hurt or needed help. The aftermath of an assassination attempt sent him, injured, stumbling into Arthur's chambers to fulfill his promise. Once he did that, he figured he could finish getting ready for the visiting delegation and wrap up his chores. He wasn't sure why Arthur was being so weird about it. He was only lightly shot.
Based on the prompt:
"I have to tell you something."
"Can it wait? I'm busy."
"It's urgent."
"Okay, fine. What's so important that you had to interrupt me?"
"I've been shot."
"Why didn't you lead with that?"Series
- Part 3 of Merlin One-Shots
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It was supposed to be a nice break from the monotony of the castle. Instead, Arthur woke up trapped in a tiny cell with a worryingly unconscious manservant. Cue Arthur stressing and Merlin waking just in time to fight their way free. But will Merlin look at Arthur the same way after what he did to get them free? What's the difference between self defense and murder?
Based on the prompt:
“Well, this is a nice change of scenery.”
“It’s a prison cell.”
“I was being sarcastic.”Series
- Part 4 of Merlin One-Shots
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As winter hit in earnest, Merlin started to fade away before Arthur's eyes. Arthur took advice from Gwen to figure out why his manservant regularly seemed to lose himself to something they couldn't see. Leaving the episode to play out resulted in Merlin admitting to a fear that Arthur hadn't realized he had, as if Arthur would ever let anything hurt his best friend. He would kill anyone who tried — he just needed to make sure Merlin knew that too.
Based on the prompt:
"Please... I'm so tired."
"Then sleep. I'll stand guard."
"I thought you said it was safe here?"
"It is. But you don't feel safe, do you?"
"...not yet."
"Then I'll stand guard until you do."Series
- Part 5 of Merlin One-Shots
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In the aftermath of the king dismissing Merlin's concerns about Agravaine and Gaius, Lancelot realizes that he might not be enough to keep Merlin safe this time. So, he goes to a fellow Knight of the Round Table. Even if they don't always see eye to eye, Lancelot knows that Gwaine will do whatever he can to help Merlin.
Even follow him far from Camelot, to a place where he can be himself.
Based on the prompt:
"We have a problem."
"Gimme a sec, I'm not drunk enough to listen to this yet."Series
- Part 6 of Merlin One-Shots
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In the aftermath of Arthur finding out about Merlin's magic, Arthur sneaks away without his manservant on a hunt that's meant to last a week. Three days in, a ransom demand comes for the prince. Merlin, annoyed, takes it upon himself to find the ungrateful prat and bring him home.
Based on the prompt:
“God, I hate you.”
“You just saved my life!”
“Finding someone else to hate is too much effort.”
“And going on a huge quest to save me wasn’t?”
“See, this is why I hate you. Nitpicking.”Series
- Part 7 of Merlin One-Shots
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i hope you catch me when i land (i think i'm in love) by Katiebabyangel
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
04 Jul 2026
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One night, after a feast and far too much wine, Arthur looses the little bit of inhibition he has left and makes the executive decision to make out with Merlin. It's the right decision.
Based on the prompt:
"I can practically feel your eyes on me."
"I'm looking respectfully."
"You absolutely are not."
"I am not."Series
- Part 8 of Merlin One-Shots