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Leon feels at peace when Merlin uses his magic to help heal his burns after the dragon attack. He isn't sure how to express his gratitude, so he just starts looking after him. After a time, Leon realizes that he's not just protective, it's more than that. He just doesn't know quite how to express it.
Merlin helps him figure it out.
(Mostly Leon's POV)
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- Part 35 of Merlin One-Shots / Writing prompts
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Arthur, the knights, Gwen and Morgana woke in a strange forest, filled with magic. Without Merlin. None remember how they got there. Begrudgingly setting aside their hatred, they traversed through the forest stumbling upon a village. None of the villagers had ever heard of Camelot, and practiced magic freely. Thankfully, the Court Sorcerer happens to be visiting the village for business. He offers them help in figuring out what happened to them.
What happens when the Sorcerer turns out to be Merlin?
What happens when they realize Merlin barely remembers anything?
What happens when Merlin tells them about his king?
What happens when they find out Merlin has a new life, without them?
How will they get past this?Read to find out.
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- Part 1 of My Merlin AUs
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After enduring Emrys’s hostile gaze throughout the Yule feast, Mordred retreats to his chambers, lighting a candle at his humble altar and praying to the Triple Goddess for guidance. But as he finishes his plea, he’s startled to find Emrys himself standing in the doorway.
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- Part 8 of Advent Calendar 2023
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Knocking on heaven's door by Theroundbartable
Fandoms: Merlin BBC, BBC Merlin, Merlin (TV)
12 Aug 2023
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Vaguely based on this:
It's not Arthur's fault, he thinks. How could he have known they were waltzing into the territory of gods? Sure, if he had listened to Merlin... But since when did Arthur ever listen to Merlin? He regretted that now.
"Only gods may enter"
Merlin sighs and draws attention to himself. "Well, I guess this is it."
Merlin shrugs, then turns to the impeccable door. As if to test it, he touches the wood. His hand goes through. "Shit", Merlin mutters, but doesn't look surprised. A second later, he's gone.
Arthur doesn't realize that he tried to stop him until his own hand collides with the hard wood of the door that swallowed his servant. Arthur's eyes are stuck to the sign. Slowly, very slowly, his mind connects the dots.
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- Part 78 of Merlin's magic
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The fragile trust between Arthur and Merilyn is no longer a secret hope—it is real, tangible, and dangerously alive. For the first time, Arthur sees magic not as a weapon, but as part of the woman he loves. Their bond deepens, even as the shadow of destiny presses closer. But love does not erase the weight of prophecy, nor the enemies waiting to tear them apart.
Yet the greatest revelation lies not in vengeance, but in blood. Merilyn’s long-buried secret, her son emerges into the light. His existence changes everything: for Merilyn, for Arthur, and for the destiny of Camelot itself. Whispers of the boy ripple through the Old Religion, binding his fate to the same prophecy that foretells Arthur’s rise and Merilyn’s sacrifice. Allies will question her loyalty. Enemies will seek to use him. And Arthur must decide if love can survive the truth that destiny has hidden from them both.
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- Part 3 of Tales of Albion
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“I am sorry, Arthur,” Uther said calmly, peacefully eating his chicken. His face flickered with a few emotions, mild disappointment and a hint of pity numbering among them, but lacked sympathy or sorrow. “A war against Cenred, especially with the aid of the Druids, was one we had no hope of winning. His allies are far too powerful, and his army alone outnumbers our own.”
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Arthur is promised to marry. He gets one day to learn about them.
Requested by Godmerlin on Tumblr, through Merlin Gotcha For Gaza
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Uther sends Arthur and the knights out to search for an ancient temple where he meets Merlin, a boy who isn't all that he seems.
Sorry I'm terrible at summaries, basically Merlin is a god and Arthur is looking for his temple. It’s good, I promise.
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Merlin's magic is revealed after yet another bandit attack. Arthur doesn't react well. And as it turns out, cold iron is bad, folks!
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A series of one shots about all the different ways I think cold iron could effect Merlin. (Expect different tones for different fics.)
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Whatever magic Merlin had done to teach him the language was working fast, but not fast enough. There were still awkward moments when his brain sort of stuttered as it tried to make sense of something very new. He understood magazine and lawn chair and sun hat and trees and modern, but the marks on Merlin’s shirt were still a mystery to him. Eventually, his mind stuttered again, and he almost understood.
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There is another meaning to the name ‘Emrys’. It is one often forgotten in favor of prophecies and destiny and fate. Forgotten in favor of titles and lords and loyalty. But Merlin still remembers it, even as he does his best to forget. It was in the shiver that went down his spine at the translation, the sense of familiarity and knowing.
He tried to forget like all the rest, but there is no denying what he is.
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(Rewrite from a fanfic I started years ago.)
A threat of war from King Claudas looms over Camelot. After his sister's suggestion, Prince Arthur takes himself and his knights of the round table to meet with Claudas to attempt a truce, despite Uther's refusal.
Along their journey, they meet a young man called Merlin who quickly takes Arthur's attention. As Arthur battles with his inappropriate feelings for a certain sorcerer, Merlin travels with them to meet with Claudas.
What happens when they meet? What happens when Claudas demands a price that Arthur cannot refuse? And what has this all to do with Emrys?Series
- Part 1 of Darkness in the Truth
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When a man claiming to be Emrys arrives at court Arthur is mostly annoyed, after all, he knows who Emrys is and it's not the random man standing in his throne room.
But in the end that's not the really important thing anyway.
----------------------------------------This is just Arthur pining honestly
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Time For Me To Return - [iybisdm] by Starlight_Shaped_Hope for Haley - Haeli
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
13 Jun 2025
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"Mordred knows the answer, feels it, before Merlin has even had time to articulate a thought. He answers for him. 'He lives his worst fear every day.'
He's sure the others would react if they could. He dares not look.
Merlin turns his head towards Mordred. 'Just as you do.' He says, not unkindly.
'You do?' the voice asks, curious now.
'Yes.' They both reply in unison.
'Why did his fears not manifest?' the voice asks Mordred. Why it chose Mordred to respond, he does not know, but he answers despite it.
'They did not need to. They are already here.' He says.
Merlin nods, slowly, agreeing."-
Look, I still haven't learned to do summaries. I'm sorry. Eventually, I'll get there. Probably. Maybe.
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They had been in that cell for about a day, when a guy – probably their captor – opened the door to their cell and, looking at Arthur he said, “Arthur Pendragon. I’ve heard you’re very fond of the boy you call your servant.” He grinned maniacally and continued, “Today we will see how much that’s true.”
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“Arthur thinks I've been possessed by an evil sorcerer. How’s your day going?”
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- Lancelot & Merlin (& Aithusa) [Tired Dads TM]
- Gwen & Merlin [Merlin being a weirdo and Gwen just supporting her bestie]
- Mordred & Merlin [What happens when you put two people who can speak into people's minds in one group?]
- Leon & Merlin [A vengeful and fed-up Merlin who becomes Leon's manservant for the week and Leon just rolling with it and enjoying the peaceful benefits of Merlin trying to make Arthur jealous]
- Daegal & Merlin ["Nevermind Arthur crying in the corner, the bigger question is: Is that kid Merlin's son or little brother?" "Whatever it is, all the knights seemed to have become his uncles so whoever fucks with him is fucking dead."]
- Gwaine & Merlin [Chaos gremlins who like to watch Camelot burn just for the simple scene of watching Arthur lose his fucking shit]Planned:
- Percival & Merlin [Buff Boy Bodyguard Percival protecting Merlin from rude nobles (including Arthur)]
- Elyan & Merlin [Shit Damn, Breaking Out of Prison Wasn't the Only Thing Merlin Was Capable of, Surprisingly: How Elyan Finds It Out the Hard Way]- Words:
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A Comfortable Exile by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandom: Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms, Merlin (TV)
11 Sep 2025
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When a sparring accident nearly kills Arthur, Merlin reacts without thinking - and exposes his magic before the entire training yard. But the fallout is interrupted by a sorcerer’s attack that rips Merlin’s soul from his body, leaving behind only Emrys: magic incarnate, stripped of warmth and memory. As Camelot reels, Arthur must face not just the politics of magic and the prophecy surrounding him, but his own feelings for the servant who has always stood by his side. Magic has always come at a cost - but Arthur never imagined the price would be Merlin himself.
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Ethereal gold eyes serenely peered at Arthur, his face looking like Merlin's usual earnest self, but there was an otherworldly quality that Arthur couldn't decipher. "I have a bleeding wound on my back, an arrow hole on my shoulder, a stab wound on my stomach. The magic I've used would have killed a normal sorcerer long ago. I shouldn't be alive. If I am human now, I think my human side will abide by that rule." He smiled ruefully, oblivious to the king's horror.
"There is only so much I can do in a physical body, even as Emrys, but I've...always done differently than what is told." Emrys gave him a small smile - more Merlin bled through the facade, but as a result, a pained expression shadowed him, and his palms hovered over Leon's fatal wound with occasional trembles giving away his weakness.
"Arthur, could you bring me to the lake of Avalon, once it's over? I think I'd like to be there, please."
In which there is a reveal, and a struggle of acceptance, self-worth, and destiny. Arthur learns just who exactly his Merlin is, and the protector is now the one needing to be saved before it's too late.
*Gradual built-up Merlin/Arthur & Merlin/Knights brotherhood. Warning: Whump*
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