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“Today, we are here because this woman has failed to follow the simple rules of this kingdom. Magic must be used at all times. I am not cruel. I know that, for some, it’s just not possible. That is why if you’re unable to use magic, you’re useless, and if you’re useless to me, you have no worth. Let this be a warning.”
its been a couple years since merlin was freed from the collar and arthurs control
morgana having lived with the druids hears whisper that magic is free in camelot and that the tyrant king arthur has changed his ways
she heads homes to see for herself she is faced with terrified towns people forced to use magic or punished by death and merlin on a throne next to a doll like arthur
but is everything as it seems? is this just a twisted love story between two powerful men with innocent lives paying the price? morgana is about to find out
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- Part 2 of loyal series
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How could Merlin tell Arthur that the only man that he could be totally honest with, about the things that mattered most, had essentially kicked him out of his life?
He was sleeping on the floor in the big room. Gaius didn’t have to really kick him out for Merlin to get the message.
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The Le Fay sisters throw a celebration party on Samhain night. But Morgana is not happy as she has lost her familiar, been betrayed by her beloved and, after all, the war between witches and wizards is still going on.
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- Part 10 of United in Darkness
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We might not make it to morning, so go one and tell me now. by LoverofMidnight
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
28 Oct 2023
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“Of course not Merls, but please we need to leave.” Arthur held out a hand, hoping that Merlin would understand, that he would come with him.
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Dark Merlin AU because there actually isn’t enough of them. Merlin has perfectly crafted the persona of a dorky, lovely sweetheart whom everybody adores, but that’s all it is: a persona. In reality, the only thing he gives a shit about is Arthur, and he’ll kill anyone, destroy anything, to keep him from dying.
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No trace of Merlin's usual warmth remained on his face. His eyes glittered like black tourmaline, madness swimming in their depths.
Arthur shook his head, struggling to parse what was happening. “Merlin, you're under a curse. We need to consult with Gaius or the druids and figure out how to undo whatever it is that Morgana—”
“Don’t worry about any of that.” Merlin cupped his chin. “All that matters is that you’re mine.”
When Merlin falls victim to a dark curse, Arthur’s duty to his kingdom is tested against his feelings for his court sorcerer.
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The war is over. Arthur has fallen... and Merlin's grief will bring Camelot to her knees.
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Merlin will go to any lengths to protect his prince, and sometimes...he enjoys it.
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and with your mermaid hair and your teeth so sharp
you crawled from the sea to break that sailor's heart
you only get one night upon the shore
so dance like you've never danced before
and the dance floor is filling up with bloodemrys is older than time itself and get a gift of once a year. the ability to come onto land to hunt for the heart of mortals. he meets his mark for the night and feel's a pull when his target turns out to be the son of uther pendragon that man who has been hunting down this kind for years. it will be a great pleasure to steal away the son of the man he hates. this was the best night this old god has had in a long time
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- Part 1 of radio's bonus challenges
- Part 9 of radio’s bingo fills
- Part 1 of tears series
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"I thought you would be more of a challenge to trap! Morgana always struggled with that, but oh well. My name is Emrys. I came to be when you killed the boy. He had magic, was your friend. More, for one of you."
"M-Merlin?" Gwaine stuttered, eyes wide.
"Yes."
BUT NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (jk)
“Not really, not anymore.” Merlin- Not Merlin? shrugged. “Merlin was run through by his best friend, the man he loved because they were the same. He died, alone, betrayed, and scared."
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- Part 2 of Long Live the King - V1, 2
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The war for Albion has been brutal.
Peasants the land over exchange stories: tales of once-fertile wastelands, carrion feasts, kingdoms splitting at the seams like flesh and sinew on the battlefields. The Kings of old lie buried in unmarked graves, the number of warlords dwindling down until only a handful remain. One stands apart, for only one incites in people a fear more potent than their fear of the Gods themselves.
Pendragon.
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Merlin's patience is tested.
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- Part 1 of Ink’s Kinkalot 2023
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Arthur felt his blood turned cold. Was this a dream? He wondered frantically. There was no way Merlin just killed his uncle without even touching him. That was magic, but Merlin couldn’t have magic, could he? Or perhaps that was an unknown creature who wore his friend’s face.
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- Part 12 of TML - August Writing Challenge 2023
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"See, he’s been betrayed a number of times in his life. Honestly, you would think he’d be used to it by now. But he never imagined, never in a million years, that *he* would betray him, or that it could hurt quite this much."
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Merlin gets his memories altered. That's it. That's the plot.
Two versions, both with a kinda open ending.
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After a long time, Emrys finally got his hands on Arthur, unfortunately for Arthur not in a figurative sense
the lucky bastardSeries
- Part 7 of Kinkalot 2023
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With Morgause and Cenred's army closing in, King Arthur Pendragon has no choice but to seek the help of a trapped god.
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No matter how many times they did this, he could never shake off his nerves. Too much could go wrong. He cared little for his own capture, but these people he was trying to save -his people- they had everything to lose.
A collection of snippets that haven't quite found their way into stories
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Camelot is at war with Morgana. Arthur still doesn't accept magic, but an encounter with the druids changes his perspective completely. However, war isn't the only worrisome thing Camelot has to deal with. Merlin’s friends all noticed how he had changed. He hates Mordred more than anything. The guilt for what he said to Arthur after the meeting with the Disir also weighs down on him.
How far will Morgana go? What steps will Arthur make after his visit with the druids? Can Merlin and Mordred settle whatever problem they have between them?
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During the siege of Camelot due to Cornelius Sigan, Arthur discovers that Merlin is a sorcerer and he banishes him from Camelot.
Merlin, desperate, accepts Sigan's proposal to join him.
For two years, no one knows anything about the young servant until the Kingdom is once again under attack and Arthur has to face an old friend.An old love.
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“Who are you?” he asked slowly. “From the way you speak it almost seems that we know each other”.
The figure exploded in laughter as loud as it was cold, devoid of fun. It made his skin crawl. Yet it kept something known to Arthur.
That laugh.
“I would say that it took you very little to forget me, Sire”
A hand slowly lowered the hood from its head revealing hair as black as night. The figure bowed regally before the Prince, slowly treading every gesture.
Arthur's bowels crumpled in terror of what was happening.
That irreverence.
The shadow passed a hand in front of his face letting the dark mask fade as if it were made of air showing that familiar face.
“Don't you say hello to an old friend, Sire?” -
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Set during/after the S2 finale, what if Balinor had not died in the forest, but had made it back to Camelot, only for Uther to betray him as soon as he finished saving them from the dragon?
This is the last straw for Merlin, leaving Arthur to deal with Merlin's disappearance, struggling with unknown feelings and the rumours that now brand him an enemy, and leaving Merlin to either try and start over anew, or seek out revenge.
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Destiny be damned, Merlin decides that Arthur needs to change now or never.