15 Works in Arthur Pendragon Tries (Merlin)
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The young prince had learned to understand grief and its cruel, burdensome taunts. How the aching loss of someone shook the soul, rumbling like a caged wolf. Jumping to bare its claws and teeth. The unutterable sorrow could darken a humble heart, leaving resentment in its wake. He’d seen the unwavering despair and bitter hatred of a grief-stricken man. Arthur had often grown wary of fangs with callous words and sharp remarks. He skilled himself in hiding discolored bruises with the scent of pride, and hesitation with a perfected smile.
A king could not let a mere bite befall him or even a tear to grace his eye, and a king he would one day be. He was taught well of his duties. How to set an example, be the better of the greatest men.
So, when Arther Pendragon was informed of the king’s death, he only stilled within his bed. A stunned gasp caught in his throat, his hooded eyes downturn to stare at the sheets beneath him…
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After the sudden death of Uther Pendragon, Arthur is thrusted into the role of king. As he is haunted by his father’s expectations, he uncovers hidden truths about those he trust. One wonders what destiny has written in the blood and sweat of innocence.
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Princess Alena Veldan is known for her sharp wit and a rebellious streak that once led her to chase Prince Arthur with a wooden sword. But when a treacherous plot steals her family and her home, she arrives in Camelot with only her loyal Thornwatch and a dangerous truth: her kingdom has been taken by a traitor's lie.
Camelot’s court expects a broken refugee, but Alena is anything but. Navigating a complicated friendship with Arthur and the watchful eyes of King Uther, she begins a quiet fight to expose the conspiracy. In this dangerous game, she finds an unlikely ally in the most unexpected of places: Merlin, the prince's bumbling, big-eared manservant.
He's the only one who seems to see that she's not a damsel in distress, but a player in the game. As witty banter turns into late-night planning and narrow escapes—all under the ever-present gaze of her protectors—Alena and Merlin discover a kinship that defies rank and reason. In a world of secrets and magic, they might be each other's greatest strength, but their growing connection could also be the very thing that costs them everything.
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Since King Arthur ascended the throne the council has been persuading him to marry, yet he wants to marry for love. Their solution? Find Arthur's soulmate.
As with many events in Camelot, a spot of trouble finds its way. -
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Merlin defies his fate. He decides to trust Arthur, and their lives change forever. Together they learn to navigate their new realities, amongst friends and foes.
In other words: What if Merlin listened to his heart more and Kilgharrah less?
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Meta Knight hates baths by rubybloodhound
Fandoms: Kirby (Video Games), Hoshi no Kaabii | Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
24 Oct 2024
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Arthur tries to give Meta a bath.
Keyword: Tries.Series
- Part 1 of GSA family bs
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Merlin wasn’t certain how long they sat there, Arthur fighting him over the food, but in the end, Merlin managed to get him to eat about half. And for now, that is enough. He could easily see the embarrassing blush that had formed on Arthur’s cheeks.
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Now that Arthur has realized just how much his manservant cares for him, he's determined to woo him, marry him, and live happily ever after.
If only it were that simple.
~A direct sequel to A Few Of My Favorite Things~
Alternate title: five times Arthur tried to woo Merlin, and the time he finally got it right
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"What's your deal?" Arthur asked her, point-blank. She just stared at him for a moment, not entirely sure how to go about responding to that question. At first, she was just gonna ignore it but the thing that was getting her is that his face was so sincere, as though it was a genuine question and not just him giving her a hard time.
"What do you mean?" she decided on, turning her attention back to her work.
"Like..." Arthur gestured vaguely. "You know..."
"No, I don't" Sasha replied flatly, growing a little annoyed at how vague he was being. "Please, enlighten me"
"Are you..."
"A boy or a girl?"
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Arthur is confused. Sasha is patient
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- Part 13 of [COMPLETE] Pride Month 2022
- Part 22 of Focus on Trans/Nonbinary Topics
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Amidst a Clash of Worlds by cloudsarefluffy
Fandoms: Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2
10 Aug 2021
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In the year 1899, the Wild West is dying. The way of life that many have called their own or have lead on for generations is coming to an end. With the century about to turn, the golden age of gunslingers and the lawless lands of America is now tarnished and scrapped, and the dawn of newfound civility and society comes upon the horizon.
Reading through your eyes as a self-determined woman coined "Wolf," you will see how your life as a devoted daughter trying to save your ailing father is about to completely change. After taking upon a major debt from a gang for which you cannot repay, your launderer Leopold Strauss sends his best collector, an outlaw by the name of Arthur Morgan, your way.
As the foothold of Arthur's gang remaining as one of the most notorious and imposing posses fades like a setting sun, you will quickly find yourself amidst a dying way of life, all while you fight for the chance to start another with the man who believes he can never change.
(set to start before the infamous Blackwater heist. still an *ACTIVE* WIP and will be finished once I'm able to do so. A/N is ch.22, updated: 1/23/23)
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“So what you’re saying is...” Arthur started slowly, proud to have finally worked it out, “Merlin is a slut.”
Arthur confesses his love for Merlin and is deeply confused by Merlin's response. To everyone's chagrin, he seems quite intent on staying that way.
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- Part 4 of Camelove 2021
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Uther Pendragon knew there were some threats he could not hope to defeat without magic and so when he heard of the most powerful sorcerer, he naturally searched for him. Now, years and years later, Arthur finds a man in the deepest part of the dungeons whilst wandering around.
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Post-s04e7 AU where Arthur didn’t simply forget that, with Gaius venerated, they still have a traitor is still in their midst.
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Arthur could see his father glaring down - face red and eyes narrowed as he looked at Merlin with clear distaste.
"Once this over, sorcerer...I’ll burn you."
"You’ve already tried that," Merlin’s voice answered and Arthur had to bite his fist to keep from making any noise. “You need to accept you can’t kill me… Hand me that blanket, please.”
“I’m sure there must be some method… Beheading?”
“No, we tried that.”
“Hanging?”
“I just sort of... Swung there, remember?”
There was another pause.
“I should have made you keep that dragon below the castle so I could feed you to it.”
“Kilgharrah? He won’t eat me, but if you want to torture me than making me listen to his nonsense for an hour might do it.” Merlin said and there was a soft sigh from the other end of the room. “I’m glad you agreed to help me though. Usually I have to do the grunt work of saving Arthur myself.”
“I can’t wait to kill you.”
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Uther finds out about Merlin’s magic, but can’t seem to kill him. Merlin is just trying to protect Arthur. They become a begrudgingly effective duo. Arthur doesn't understand why they think he isn't noticing this.
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if at first you do not succeed (then try even harder) by sevenlittlenumbers
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
16 Jan 2017
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“How is he gonna know it’s a date?”
“It’s simple. Ask him if he wants to go on a date with you. If he says yes, then you can both confess your feelings for each other as I play a soulful rendition of AC/DC’s ‘Highway to Hell’”[in which Arthur tries to ask Merlin out + one time he didn't have to try at all.]
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Set after "Love in the Time of Dragons." After Alice's arrest and then escape from Camelot, Arthur wants to make sure Merlin and Gaius haven't had a falling out that could ruin their relationship.
""Merlin," Arthur sighed not a moment later. "You know... you've always got me, right?" he asked."