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After Merlin's magic is discovered by Arthur, he understands the king's need for some time apart. But the loss of the king's trust is a bitter pill to swallow, and even more so the loss of his love. Forced to wait until Arthur is willing to deal with him again, Merlin begins to realize that the loss of Arthur's love isn't just emotionally painful, but physical as well. He hasn't been able to breathe without pain since that day in the forest. And his cough is producing flower petals, a sign that something much worse is going on. Merlin isn't stupid, but he without options. There's no cure, and even if there was, it's definitely not pressure he's willing to put on his love. Merlin is content with his decision.
Arthur isn't.
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Arthur got the flower, Gaius made the antidote, Merlin survived the poison.
That doesn't mean the misery is over for him yet.i.e. letting Merlin actually be sick and struggle after he DIED in 1x04 (and his friends take care of him <3)
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- Part 22 of Evedaser's Whumptober 2024
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Basically, I thought that if Merlin and Arthur did get together they would be like, so obvious about it because the meaning of subtle just doesn't apply to them.
Gaius had known for quite some time Merlin and Arthur were more than friends, it's just a matter of them telling him. (More importantly Merlin telling him)
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Do you believe in Vampires? Merlin should have. The kindhearted young man, was simply doing what he thought was right. Saving someone in distress. He would live to regret that decision. Plagued by inhuman thoughts, it would only be a matter of time before he became on of THE CHOSEN.
Merlin was just twenty. And for the first time had a place of his own. Working at the local pub as a barman, whilst he gained his musical career, life was great. That was until he got involved with his neighbours. How could he not help a damsel in distress. But on hindsight, he should have left well alone. What he witnessed will change his life for ever. Calling the police, seemed the right thing to do, but who would have believed him. One person was determined to help Merlin: Arthur Pendragon.
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Nobles, Parties and Assassination Attempts, Oh My! - Whumptober 2024 Day 7 by ElementalWinter
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
07 Oct 2024
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Merlin hated parties. He, decidedly, detested them, and not just because things always seemed to go wrong at them. But, come on, was it too much to ask for one party to go by without him being poisoned or having to stop an attempt on Arthur's life?
Whumptober Day 7: Magic With a Cost
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- Part 7 of ElementalWinter's Whumptober 2024
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At the Wrong time in the right place by Thisangstisinyourwalls for Dancer_in_the_rain
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
22 Sep 2024
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Merlin had lived his whole Life knowing what danger he lived in but never really feeling it himself.
Until the day that destiny all but drags him to the most horrible city in the most dangerous kingdom that someone like him could ever end up in.
Hearing about a great prophecy and a golden age and meeting the man to become his other half? What a time to be a 19 year old.
Wait how old? That can't be right…
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“Gaius, this really isn’t necessary,” Merlin started. He started coughing into his elbow before he could finish his statement. He had come down with a cold overnight and Gaius was determined to heal him before he was needed in the king’s chambers.
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- Part 11 of Sicktember 2024
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Torn between love and loyalty, Merlin must face the growing connection between them as Morgana's own magical powers awaken. Haunted by prophecies of a future in peril, Merlin is drawn into a battle not only for Camelot's survival but for Morgana's soul. As forbidden magic stirs and the lines between friend and foe blur, Merlin must decide whether to betray the woman he loves or risk the downfall of everything he holds dear.
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Arthur Pendragon is the most famous and influential editor in New York City. However, he is about to be deported back to England because his visa renewal application was denied. Determined to retain his position as editor-in-chief in Avalon Publishing House, he convinces his long-suffering personal assistant, Merlin, to temporarily act as his fiancé. And Merlin is willing to participate in the farce, but on certain conditions.
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- Part 1 of modern retellings
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"Ah, Merlin," Arthur said, looking up from his desk. "I expect you have my speech ready for tomorrow?"
Merlin nodded and approached the desk. He bowed his head as he put the scroll down then kept it bowed before moving back and standing in front of him.
Arthur, immediately, was suspicious.
"Merlin? Is something the matter?"
Merlin didn't answer, just keeping his head down.
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- Part 1 of Empire For Two
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After the lands of Camelot lose their life, it seems that hope for the kingdom is lost for good.
That is until Prince Arthur decides that he would save his people.
But he will not make this journey alone. He will have allies, even in the most unthinkable places.
After all, to heal the wounds made by an impure heart, it is needed the purest of them all.
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The Fates interrupt a meeting in Camelot to announce that they are taking the decision, the challenge, for High King of Albion, out of the hands of the mortal mundane Kings and Queens. Merlin is distraught that the decision is taken from them, but knows that the goddess, Magic, knows better than he. The chance to save his friends is too great for him to pass by. Not that anyone has a choice, not really. Magic chooses the champions to represent each kingdom, secluding them to compete and vie for the chance to choose the ruler of Albion.
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- Part 52 of Merlin One-Shots / Writing prompts
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"ARTHUR"
a guttural roar tore from his manservant that seemed to shake the ground underneath arthur.
the king clutched his side as his knees hit the floor, the loss of hot blood slipping past his fingers like a broken dam causing him to grow weak.
Merlin was in front of him in an instant, seemingly appearing from nowhere, with his expression wild and frantic. Merlin's hands were trembling as they grasped arthurs shoulders.
"No no no no no. Arthur look at me. stay with me."
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reveal-fic where arthur gets hurt while fighting and merlin officially loses his shit like the icon he is. -
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Arthur was never supposed to find out about his magic, it just wasn't a priority when keeping their destinies on track. Merlin always imagined that eventually, after all of the fear prejudice had eased, he would tell Arthur on his own terms. It wasn't supposed to happen like it did.
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- Part 3 of All the Ways a King Can Love a Sorcerer
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In hindsight, Arthur probably should have known something was wrong when Merlin didn’t argue about Arthur assigning him to muck out the stables.
He supposed that was the first sign.
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Arthur was a battle-hardened warrior, trained to think in a snap and move quickly on his feet.
But at that moment, he froze.
He heard a cry of pain.
Merlin's cry of pain.
After a mission gone wrong, Arthur and Merlin, both terribly injured and barely upright, have to make their way through the forest and reach safety in Camelot. But even then, Merlin's still not safe, for the bonds of class and hierarchy put his life at risk, especially as Uther as king.
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spreading you open is the only way of knowing you by thoughtdaugther
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
26 May 2024
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“What’s Merlin up to, Gaius?”
Gaius isn’t listening. His eyes are wide and horrified but suddenly focused on something behind him, something outside of the window.
Before the knights can turn around to catch it, the door flies open yet again. The force behind it so strong that it nearly falls off it’s hinges.
Familiar eyes meet his own.
Merlin’s eyes.
Merlin is back, coming right through the door.
But he isn’t walking. He’s falling through the door and landing on the hard floor before Gwaine can even register what’s happening.
“Merlin?” Sir Leon rushes to his side, his voice quiet.
Merlin is right in front of him. Blood soaked and filthy. Covered scrapes and bruises. Crying out for no one in particular.
And it’s the most battered Gwaine has seen him.
(Or, Merlin disappears without explanation, leaving Gwaine worried to death.
Luckily, the sorcerer returns.
Beaten and battered.)
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- Part 1 of come as you are
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„M-Merlin?“, Gaius stammered, sounding like he was on the verge of a heart attack.
„Yes?“, asked Merlin, puzzled.
Gaius nearly fell off his chair.
„Merlin, I can’t see you!“, he shouted.
„What do you mean you can’t see me? I‘m right here“, Merlin replied. „Maybe you need to get your glasses checked, they aren’t working properly.“
„Merlin, look down at your hands!“
Merlin did. Or rather he tried. Because he found that he couldn’t look at his own hands because there were no hands to look at. His hands were still there because he could feel them and one of them was holding up his spoon. It was just that they weren’t there.Or: Merlin turns himself invisible by accident and finally gets to see Arthur freaking out about him missing in all his emotionally constipated glory.
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Let Me Die, Let Me Drown, Lay My Bones In The Ground by quotidian_void
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
22 May 2024
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The storm that had passed through Albion didn't only bring devastation to Camelot.
It also brought a party belonging to the king, queen and princess of a distant land on the edge of Albion's maps. As per propriety and courtesy, the king of Camelot was required to hold a feast and provide accommodation for them. The feast started off smoothly, the royals of Camelot getting along quite well with the royals from Harden.
But a single question changed everything. Including the destiny and future of Arthur and Merlin.
"And what are your stances on magic?" Uther asked.
It took all Merlin had not to tense up.
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…And to quit is to survive. At least that’s what it is in Merlin’s head.
“I want to quit.”
Arthur’s eyes went wide. “What?”