16 Works in Out of Character Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
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When Uther was given a converted dragon as part of his divorce settlement from second wife Katrina, he did not realise quite what a bumpy ride he and his son Arthur would be in for.
Featuring randy dragons, Captain Merlin, Co-Pilot Gaius, aircraft A-THSA, slightly dim Arthur and good dad Uther who’s trying to hold it together in the face of adversity. Adversity being the name given to a magical idiot whose power exceeds his intellect to the extent that his magic obeys an oblivious Arthur’s every whim, however mundane or ludicrous.
AKA the magical Cabin Pressure AU that no-one asked for.
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If It's Inconsequential Then There's Infinite Potential by thesongistheriver
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
01 Apr 2024
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Merlin leant back in his chair. “Well, I guess if it’s you vouching for him, I can at least meet him. And you’re sure he needs a flatmate?”
Gwen smiled brightly. “He does, really. And Morgana thinks—well, never mind that. Shall I give him your number?”
“Might as well do,” Merlin said. “I mean, it’s not like my situation can possibly get any worse.”
Merlin really should have known better than that, by now. His situation could always get worse.
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Merlin's got no flatmate, no stipend, and nowhere else to turn. Enter Arthur, who's a bit of a mess himself. Who knows ... it just might work.
Title from "We Can Be Anything" by Baby Queen
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Where The Winds Blow (RE-WRITING) by arthursfavoritegirl
Fandoms: Red Dead Redemption (Video Games)
02 Mar 2024
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(Being re-written. Check Chapter 6 for more details)
After the murder of her son at the hands of Lemoyne Raiders for 5 dollars, Lavinia Lovell decided that perhaps it was time to stop hiding in brothels trying to make a decent living in a world that's been nothing but cruel to her and hunt down the men responsible for her son's demise.
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“And what of your son?” Arthur pressed. “He must want you in his life!”
“I know he does,” Balinor sighed, expression odd and unreadable to Arthur, “but I missed the chance to be a father to him long ago. He is a grown man now, and I am no fit father in any case.”
“You would be better than many!” Arthur scoffed, not realizing the emotion hiding in his words until they had left his lips. He screwed his mouth shut and glared at the table, feeling Balinor’s gaze heavy on him, weighed further by the realization that he was comparing the dragonlord to the king.
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Balinor did not die, and despite everything, the dragonlord's company begins to grow on Arthur.
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Arthur knows about Merlin's magic. Late one night, they finally get the chance to talk about it.
Conversations flow like water. You give as much trust as you take.
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- Part 2 of The Elemental Reveals
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Merlin is tired from working to prepare the castle for guests when several of the staff are out with an illness. He's surprised to find the guests are a Druid delegation.
Arthur doesn't believe Merlin's words.
Gwen does not appreciate Arthur's callousness.
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- Part 46 of Merlin One-Shots / Writing prompts
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The Druids mistake Arthur and Merlin for a married couple.
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it's cold and they spend a night together in a cave.
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I Fell From The Heavens, as a Fetish Blessed With an Operatic Skeleton by VirusError
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
19 Feb 2022
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"They've angered… things far greater than they can understand."
"Arthur, you mean?" Merlin tried.
"What he has angered?" He shook his head and scoffed, "I'd be far more concerned with what he hasn't angered… The fey, my gods, creatures of magic, everything."
"Everything?"
Mordred shot him a questioning look, "you don't feel it?"
He nodded, he felt it all...
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In Arthur's disapproval of not finding what he wanted, a sacred site is set to flame. Mordred and Merlin bear witness but Mordred has more information of what will come
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- Part 5 of Flash Fiction Friday
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(n.) a look shared by two people, each wishing that the other would initiate something they both desire but which neither wants to begin -
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There is one way to break the ice...
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The Plot to Find Emrys by orphan_account for acciomerlin, OlisDrabbles
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
07 Nov 2020
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When Mordred returns to Camelot he tells Arthur about the ancient druid figure Emrys, who is supposed to be the protector of all magical beings. Arthur can’t help but wonder where he is and why he never helped any of the sorcerers getting executed under Uther’s reign, and so sets a trap to find out who Emrys really is.
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A Whole New World (has its fair share of discoveries) by Lady_of_theStars
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
28 Aug 2020
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Arthur comes back to Merlin after 1500 years. It takes some time for him to adjust to modern life, but his warlock is there to help him.
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As Merlin is collecting herbs for Gaius, he comes across a tree that has ancient writing written on it. Merlin, being Merlin, reads the incantation, and immediately feels a burst of power flow into him, not knowing what the power can do...
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Arthur Pendragon grew up in the village of Wall, so named for the wall that ran alongside it. A wall, that, according to local folklore, hid an extraordinary secret. Not that the legends really mattered to Arthur. Not until he found himself crossing the wall in an attempt to find a fallen star and capture the heart of his one true love. Except, this star has a mouth on him, and Arthur's starting to wonder if winning Sophia's hand is worth the trouble.
Or, the Stardust AU no one asked for.
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Rhisiart the Bastard by orphan_account for Consort_of_Cosmos
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Merlin - Fandom
09 Jul 2015
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Arthur hates the child his wife, Merlynn, first had with Gwaine.