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Arthur overhears a conversation between Merlin and one of the visiting Lords in his castle.
Includes lost socks, sneaking through corridors and Merlin secretly running Arthur's kingdom from the laundry room.
Part of the Smart!Merlin series.
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- Part 2 of The Smart!Merlin Series
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“Please fire me,” Merlin laughs. “I dare you to sack me for longer than two days.”
“You don’t think I can make it two days without you?” The idea is absurd. As if he needs Merlin of all people.
“You haven’t yet.”
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Or: Arthur doesn’t know what the point of his manservant is. (Until, of course, he does.
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- Part 1 of All That Your Love Can Bring
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A love story, told mainly through a series of letters between the Princess of Nemeth and the manservant to the King of Camelot.
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For the first time in years, he felt more like a servant than a friend, and after all they went through together, Merlin couldn’t deny that it hurt. Of course, Arthur would want to spend some time alone with Gwen, that was normal, but Merlin felt like Arthur didn’t need him around as a friend anymore. Like he had been replaced. They used to talk in the morning, after the King had finally got out of bed after much grumbling. Arthur would tell him about his worries, he would complain about insufferable Lords and ask Merlin’s advice for how to solve a dispute or how to change a policy. Of course, he always pretended that he wasn’t taking Merlin’s opinion into account, that a servant didn’t have the wit or the knowledge to adequately understand a complex situation. But Merlin knew that Arthur always listened to him and that he valued his input. But now, he dismissed Merlin as soon as the servant had brought up his breakfast, claiming that he and Gwen could dress alone. Merlin missed dressing Arthur, making sure his hair looked good and fastening his armour.
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Arthur and Gwen's wedding marks the start of a series of events that will put a strain on Arthur, Gwen and Merlin's relationship.- Language:
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Out of the Woods, or, Faeries in Camelot by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandom: Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms, Merlin (TV)
19 Feb 2024
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“Yes, an advisory position on my council,” Arthur says, he looks very proud of himself. “After all, when the Druids leave I’ll need someone to advise me on all things magic and I trust you.”
It’s a nice sentiment, it always makes Merlin feel warm when he brings up their bond and their trust. It just also seems a little silly.
“I can advise you without some silly title and council seat,” she goes back to cleaning a pair of his training trousers with the scrub brush in her hand. “I’ve been doing it this long.”
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If I could hold you for a minute (I'd go through it again) by Merlins_hat
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
24 Jun 2024
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They were in the Lake of Avalon, where many of his loved ones were buried. Merlin would not—could not—let Arthur become one of them.
Gold enveloped them both, and Merlin knew no more.
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Given a second chance after tragedy, Merlin and Arthur wake to find themselves back where their paths first crossed - with the foreknowledge that may allow them to rewrite destiny and realize Albion's shining future. Bonded in trust and no longer divided by secrets, can the legendary pair steer Camelot towards unity and heal old wounds? Or will new threats arise to test their commitment to shaping a peaceful new era - together?
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The dumbasses go through the entire series again but this time with better communication skills, and more sex. (And hugs, lots of them)- Language:
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Bad Dreams by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms, Arthurian Mythology
22 Jun 2024
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When Morgana and Agravaine attempted to take Camelot by siege, Merlin could only see one path forward: reveal himself, and push back their army. Now, with Agravaine dead and his secrets revealed, his relationship with Arthur seems broken beyond repair, especially since Arthur has sent him away from Camelot to represent the Crown's interest outside of the city.
Accompanied by Gwaine, Percival, and two new knights, Merlin must endeavor to reassure the Kingdom and its allies that magic can be a force for good even as he navigates the pressures that come from being a newly-elevated noble and Arthur's recognized personal sorcerer.
His quest begins with King Olaf and Lady Vivian.
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- Part 1 of A Comfortable Exile
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“Galiad, fifth son of Chrockland, former Knight of Camelot, for your grievous crimes against the crown, I hereby sentence you to execution, death by beheading–”
Galiad fell to his knees, ears ringing. He never should have tried to kill the King. It had been a stupid, reckless decision, and he could not believe he’d been so easily bribed into it.
He had let his ego get the better of him, and now, here he was, on his knees in the throne room, fighting back tears, trying not to throw up all over the stone floor, begging for his life to be spared.
And here’s the real kicker; he wasn’t even on trial for the attempted murder of his King. His Majesty didn’t know about that.
No, Galiad was on trial for the crime he’d committed against King Arthur’s manservant.
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Merlin opens his mouth to argue, then closes it. It’s not like Arthur will let him off if he tells him his leg’s injured anyway, not surrounded by his father’s knights. “Yes, Arthur,” he mutters.
Merlin gets injured on a hunt and nobody notices. Until somebody does.
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- Part 3 of Febuwhump 2022
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Merlin is an amazing and loyal friend. He is also a good servant.
Arthur just need to realise he is more than that.
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Canon-divergent Merthur after Camlann. Camelot is on the brink of its Golden Age—if Arthur and Merlin can survive one treaty, one duel, and one perilous feast. A king choosing warmth over cold glory, a sorcerer choosing home over secrecy. Competent king, competent sorcerer, court politics, and warm domesticity — with Excalibur still quietly dangerous.
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Assassins, just a daily mild annoyance.
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Elyan happens on Merlin taking care of business as usual and is shook.*Unrelated one-shot*
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- Part 2 of ARP’s Powerful Merlin fics
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I had been lost to you, sunlight And flew like a moth to you, sunlight, oh, sunlight by RaveenaRiley
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
20 Jul 2025
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When Merlin realizes that some bald fucker was, in fact, imprisoning Aithusa, he is understandably feeling very guilty for having failed to properly take care of his hatchling. He’s also feeling very, very angry. And of the two of them, he decides the anger is better to focus on right now—after all, he can always wallow in self-pity later—and gets up to prepare for a prison break.
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Something goes wrong on a hunting trip and Merlin is left with no choice but to use his magic to save Arthur’s life once again. It's something he's done many times before, but this time, he can't hide it or deny he did it.
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Alliances, Old and New by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
17 May 2025
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With Vivian cured and Camelot's alliance with King Olaf reaffirmed and stronger than ever, Merlin prepares to visit another ally: Princess Elena.
Yet, there are complications. Gwaine, more protective than ever, seems to realize that Merlin is still keeping secrets, and there are still those who oppose the idea of decriminalizing sorcerery. And, of course, there's the lingering question of Morgana's influence. Where is she? When will she make her next move? And what new threats might Merlin and his knights face as they travel the Kingdoms?
~a direct sequel to Bad Dreams; this will not make sense if you haven't read the other entries in the series~
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- Part 3 of A Comfortable Exile
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Merlin could see men from beyond the trees making their way up and around the hill. Bandits. They would surround them, ambush them. He needed to warn Arthur.
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“Kneel,” Arthur said, voice calm and measured in the way it was during official ceremonies.
Merlin paled. He deflated. Shoulders hunched as if the weight of the world rested on them. Gone was the greater than life figure. It had been replaced by a terrified boy who had lived his whole life knowing he could be killed for who he was. He obeyed Arthur without hesitation. Didn’t attempt to flee or beg for his life.
Lancelot, however, revealed himself to be fiercely protective of his friend.“If you want to harm him, you’ll have to get past me first, Sire,” the knight said, coming to stand before Merlin.
Written for Merthur week day 2: Knight!Merlin + protective others
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- Part 2 of Merthur week 2023
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