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What if no one is around when Arthur rises from the lake,
what if Arthur is left to make his own way, towards the warm feeling guiding his soul.
With a knights mindset in the modern world.A fairly sappy warm take on Arthur rising and finding Merlins new life in his little tudor house with his big grey cat
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Welcome, Friends and Foes of Camelot.
I’m sure you have many questions and I hold many answers.
I fear that destiny has swerved off the right path, in order to get everything back in place a little magic must be used.Or
A Merlin characters watch the show fanfic with my own interpretations of cannon because I said so god damn it!
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Don't Hide Your Flaws (I'll Cause Them All Again) by livinginthetheater
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
17 Aug 2025
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No servant should have so many scars. When a visiting knight sees Merlin's, he can only come to one conclusion: King Arthur is a violent abuser, and Merlin must be protected at all costs.
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- Part 7 of Living's Standalone Merthur Fics
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Just Between Us, I Remember It by TheDreamPriestess for FathomMeOut
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
15 Aug 2025
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Arthur knew what a Sigil represented; a concept he had been introduced to as a young prince, late on those evenings his father could stand his presence for more than a moment. A marriage proposal of the deepest and most romantic kind, a callback to the traditions of old – especially along the Pendragon line.
As such, his message was clear.
He was going to marry Merlin.
No matter what it took.
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OR: Arthur’s POV of ‘Just Between Us, Did the Love Affair Maim You Too?’
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- Part 2 of Just Between Us (It's All Too Well)
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Morgana kidnaps Merlin after finding out he is Emrys, hell bent on getting revenge for the death of her sister.
Arthur is struggling to process Merlin's magic and years of lies, while also losing his mind with worry in the search for his friend as the chance of finding him alive dwindles.
Angst ensues.
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Merlin struggles to cope with Arthur's death as he awaits his king's return.
When Arthur finally does, he's faced with the task of picking up the pieces of his broken manservant.
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Merlin lost Arthur five years ago and the pain still cut deep every time he got out of bed.
His panic attacks hadn't got any better in the years that had passed, in fact they had gotten worse. His breath often went too shallow, head spinning as he gripped his palms too hard.
There was no one left to help him either.
Mordred was dead, Morgana was dead, Gwaine, Lancelot, Elyan, Arthur... all dead.
Even Gaius was lying on his death bed in his old age.
Merlin was left with nothing. Gwen was busy trying to run a kingdom, Percival had gone off the rails after Gwaine's death and no one could get too close to him. And Leon, he was stretched thin trying to support everyone.
But Merlin had some things to sort out.
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Five knights sit around a fire, trading stories of glory and honor. Only one tells the truth—and it isn't about the king.
Gwaine never wanted to be a knight. He stayed for a reason no one expected.
(Or: The night the Round Table finally sees the man who's been holding it together all along.)
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Arthur thinks he has Merlin all figured out after seeing the evidence of bruises and mysterious injuries, but what will he do when the confrontation leads to nothing he could've imagined?
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"All the angst allowed" Merlin drabbles and short oneshots ;)
As stories are all unconnected, you will find individual warnings on each chapter, so you can easily read what you like and skip what you don't. Plan to update fairly regularly!
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- Part 7 of One Word at a Time!
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Every use of magic, every spell, causes a new marking to appear upon a druid's skin - swirling, aethereal tattoos sprawling over their body.
However, in Camelot where magic is hunted violently, being seen bearing the druid's markings is an executionable offense. Merlin's body is fast running out space as he is forced to use his magic to protect the kingdom, and long sleeves can only hide so much.When a plague ravishes through Camelot's population during the height of winter, Arthur and Merlin are sent on a quest to receive the antidote's key ingredient. What Arthur doesn't know is that the aforementioned flower can only be uncovered through use of magic.
When Merlin uncovers the flower, druid's markings crawl over his hands. Arthur has a decision to make.
If another writer would like to take over this project and use this fic idea, message me on twitter - @annarathine
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Merlin and Mordred set off on a mission to retrieve Morgana after the battle of Camlann. Secrets are revealed and stories are told as the two men embark on an impossible journey. Part 6 in my Magic Reigns Free series
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- Part 6 of Magic Reigns Free
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Merlin accompanies Arthur on a quest to find what brought a dying man to the gates of Camelot.
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- Part 2 of Son of the Old Religion
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Its the year 20## and Merlin had a little fun in his life, he owns a multimillion company and was touring Asia (again) when his magic is suddenly fairing up and he feel the urgent need to be home. He cancels everything and take his jet to the closest air port to his home over looking acers of land and of course his beloved Avalon Lake, where he 1 day will be reunited with the man he loves more than himself.
A massive modern mansion and all his pets a wait him, but something or someone else is await him when he returns, and they? are just as confused. -
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As all devote fans of Merlin should know, Gaius is a terrible liar and Merlin has been accused of being off in the tavern anytime he is missing. This can sometimes lead to the belief that the poor overworked servant had a major drinking problem and runs off to the taverns for days at a time. However this isn’t the case as Merlin can’t hold ale well at all and is usually off saving Arthur’s arse or being attacked by one of the many Pendragon’s enemies.
Merlin has gone as far as being bluntly honest with Arthur about being away dying and having his answer brushed away. Merlin used this to his advantage despite hating the tavern excuse but sometimes his injuries bleed more than expected due to working when he should be healing. Merlin is just as stubborn if not more than Arthur is after all. So when he is with Arthur directly after an incident, he is unaware of the blood that has seeped onto his favorite blue shirt.
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- Part 2 of Merlin keeps getting hurt
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The Beginning of the Week’s Limbo of Heaven and Hell by fallen_stxr
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
10 May 2025
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“Did you take everything from the physician’s chambers?” Merlin asked quietly. The serving girl nodded, “As instructed. I sorted through the mess. Most of it, I managed.”
Merlin hums, slightly impressed. He thinks of where he last kept his- “Was there anything on the bed or floor?”
Alicia pauses for a moment, “…Just dust, I think.”
Merlin shoots her an inconspicuous look, “Nothing at all?”
She shakes her head, “Not that I can think of.” She says with sweaty palms.
“Was it- Was it anything important?” She whispers. Merlin gives off a small smile. “To me, it was.”
Alicia could take a guess that it was the dagger, sheathed in blood that she almost threw up upon finding. She’d remain silent about her findings, wanting to notify Arthur first. “Would you like me to look for it?”
Merlin pauses a few moments. He’d like to think that he shouldn’t tell her.
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Depressed Merlin is being forced to live after Arthur doesn't order his execution Post-Magic reveal. Maybe Arthur doesn't hate him. Why doesn't he hate him? Why isn't he dead? He should be dead. Why is he still here? Being cared for? He doesn't deserve this. Maybe it's punishment - psychological torment somehow.
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- Part 12 of Mentally-Ill Merlin (Merthur)
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For twenty-two years, there were two Merlins.
One lived inside Arthur’s head, guiding him as he navigated life, reincarnated in the modern world. One lived as normal, or as normal as you could be when your soul was split in half.
Until one day the two Merlins met. Made whole once more, Merlin must face the fact that Arthur is back, and learn what it means to live by his side again.
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- Part 2 of into sight, out of mind
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Title is inspired by something Gaius said in episode13 of season 1, Le Morte D'Arthur
-witerwallyanerdMerlin had been living a lie since he knew what one was. Ealdor lied in the border of Cenred’s kingdom and Camelot, and was much more tolerant of magic than Camelot was.
Even so, you could only show so much ability before people got suspicious.
So in Ealdor, it had always been playing down his abilities. He never imagined he was going to be hiding them completely. Merlin lived by Gaius’ rules, most of the time. Half the time. Whenever they didn’t get in his way, if he was being honest.
However, recently, his magic had been itchy, for lack of better words. He felt it under his skin, in his veins, his hair. Heard it in every breath he breathed, every word that came from his mouth. -
In the Throne Room there is Nothing but a Dance of Death and Banquet of Bloody Murder. by fallen_stxr
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
11 Apr 2025
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"Maybe Merlin was a lost child. Never been able to get to 18 without… this burden."
"Merlin. I’ll help you.”
“Kill me. I don’t want to feel anything anymore. Burn my corpse in the courtyard - serve it for dinner, for all I care.” He laughs, swaying towards Arthur’s chest a little. Arthur doesn’t move. His throat feels scratchy. What’s he supposed to do or say?
“I know you want me to die.” Merlin states. Arthur’s brows pinch and he shakes his head with a wince.
He wanted to retire to his chambers forever. He wanted to throw up his guts.
“You’d enjoy it, right - killing me?” Merlin asked as if he was already certain of the answer. Pale and frail fingers twisted the sword so the sharp edge scraped against the King’s armor. Arthur gulped but made no intention to move.
Merlin slid his fingers up the side of the blade, leaning in closer until his lips were centimeters from Arthur’s ear. “You don’t have to hide how you truly feel. I accept all of you - even the part that wishes people like me dead.”
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After a long period of self isolation, Merlin tells Arthur about his magic and begs for his life
To be taken.
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- Part 11 of Mentally-Ill Merlin (Merthur)
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As everyone should know, the combination of Gwaine, boredom, and alcohol, does not bode well. Especially for a certain manservant who hasn’t had a drink in over two years.
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Merlin gets drunk and ends up revealing too much