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Arthur has a realisation one day that he has been so oblivious to Merlin's use of magic, embarrassing really. He drops everything to confront everyone close to himself and Merlin about this new discovery, though it's not the only discovery he makes that night.
The guards have been betting on this for years now and it's finally happened.
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- Part 1 of The Underground Betting Pool
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Merlin wakes up in the forest and attempting suicide. How ironic he didn't die. He'll find a way to put an end to his misery, especially after he had replaced everyone that would usually do his duties. He'll find a way. No matter what.
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"He didn’t want to look Arthur in the eyes, knowing he hadn’t planned to see him ever again. He didn’t want to look at Gaius or Gwen or Gwaine. He didn’t want to look at Mordred or Morgana. He didn’t want to look at Lancelot or Leon or Percival or Elyan or anybody.
He didn’t want to look at himself. Know himself. Know he was still here. Know he had failed as miserably as he failed living. Know he would never bring himself to change.""He loved Arthur more than life itself. He’s sure. Merlin had never told anybody like Arthur about his secret.
Morgana was like Arthur. Except Morgana had magic. And Lancelot was like Arthur. But Lancelot wasn’t a noble. And Arthur? Arthur was everything.
As long as Arthur would never be able to see inside his bones and know - know the man he trusted so much was a rotten liar. Of course, he couldn’t know. It was him - and him alone - that he would never show his magic to."Series
- Part 9 of Mentally-Ill Merlin (Merthur)
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He froze when a body caught the corner of his eye as he marched past the small corridor. A sense of dread settled through his body as he walked back.
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Morgana has no one after her father dies.
Which is alright, because Arthur doesn't really have anyone either.
The plan is to look out for each other, if no one else will, and it's going well until Morgana realizes she is the exact type of person Uther and Arthur hate. -
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After Merlin's magic is discovered by Arthur, he understands the king's need for some time apart. But the loss of the king's trust is a bitter pill to swallow, and even more so the loss of his love. Forced to wait until Arthur is willing to deal with him again, Merlin begins to realize that the loss of Arthur's love isn't just emotionally painful, but physical as well. He hasn't been able to breathe without pain since that day in the forest. And his cough is producing flower petals, a sign that something much worse is going on. Merlin isn't stupid, but he without options. There's no cure, and even if there was, it's definitely not pressure he's willing to put on his love. Merlin is content with his decision.
Arthur isn't.
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“You’re speaking of it like it is that simple.” Arthur said, drawing Merlin’s eyes to meet his king’s finally. “You either have it or you don’t. That’s what you are implying.”
“When did Morgana’s dreams begin?” Merlin asked rather than answer.
“She’s had them for as long as I’ve known her.” Arthur frowned deeper.
“Her mother was an initiate to the priesthood of the Old Religion, as you call it, before Uther banned such practices. She unfortunately died before she could teach her daughter control. Morgana is a Seer. Her dreams are visions of what has been, what could be, and what will be, with no discernable differences to the undisciplined mind.” Merlin said gently. “She was born with that ability. She did not ask for it, she did not study to gain it, and she certainly did not explore it when she was forced to live here in Camelot when Gorlois died.”
“Magic drove her mad.” Arthur argued, his face angry.
“Fear drove her mad.” Merlin countered firmly, not backing down.
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- Part 53 of Merlin One-Shots / Writing prompts
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Written on Twitter so semi-conversational style.
S5 au where Gwen kill Arthur and Merlin is struggling to cope.
Queens Morgwen, protective knights, morally grey Arthur, Merlin struggling to reconcile the destiny he obsessed over with the man Arthur truly was, and trying to figure out how to go on now that he doesn't have a king and a destiny to live for.
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- Part 3 of Social Media Fics
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After a night of drunken pleasure, Arthur and Merlin give in to their love. It shouldn't mean anything, but fate has other plans.
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Do you believe in Vampires? Merlin should have. The kindhearted young man, was simply doing what he thought was right. Saving someone in distress. He would live to regret that decision. Plagued by inhuman thoughts, it would only be a matter of time before he became on of THE CHOSEN.
Merlin was just twenty. And for the first time had a place of his own. Working at the local pub as a barman, whilst he gained his musical career, life was great. That was until he got involved with his neighbours. How could he not help a damsel in distress. But on hindsight, he should have left well alone. What he witnessed will change his life for ever. Calling the police, seemed the right thing to do, but who would have believed him. One person was determined to help Merlin: Arthur Pendragon.
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When Merlin tells Arthur the truth about his mother, Arthur runs and Merlin follows. Who is left for Uther to blame?
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Whumptober 2024 - Day 3 - Wrongfully Arrested - "I warned you."Series
- Part 3 of Whumptober 2024
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At the Wrong time in the right place by Thisangstisinyourwalls for Dancer_in_the_rain
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
22 Sep 2024
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Merlin had lived his whole Life knowing what danger he lived in but never really feeling it himself.
Until the day that destiny all but drags him to the most horrible city in the most dangerous kingdom that someone like him could ever end up in.
Hearing about a great prophecy and a golden age and meeting the man to become his other half? What a time to be a 19 year old.
Wait how old? That can't be right…
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"Ah, Merlin," Arthur said, looking up from his desk. "I expect you have my speech ready for tomorrow?"
Merlin nodded and approached the desk. He bowed his head as he put the scroll down then kept it bowed before moving back and standing in front of him.
Arthur, immediately, was suspicious.
"Merlin? Is something the matter?"
Merlin didn't answer, just keeping his head down.
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- Part 1 of Empire For Two
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After the lands of Camelot lose their life, it seems that hope for the kingdom is lost for good.
That is until Prince Arthur decides that he would save his people.
But he will not make this journey alone. He will have allies, even in the most unthinkable places.
After all, to heal the wounds made by an impure heart, it is needed the purest of them all.
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Merlin has gotten on Arthur's last nerve. Why is that boy always at the tavern when Arthur needs him? So, this time, Arthur decides to go to the tavern to reprimand his useless servant. Only, Merlin isn't at the tavern. And for some reason, the bartender has never heard of him and Gwaine thinks Arthur is crazy for suggesting that Merlin drinks all the time. Arthur is so confused and pissed that no one can tell him where his servant is. Arthur runs to Gaius' chambers to yell at him for lying and sees Merlin on the brink of death. This changes his whole perspective and chaos ensues from there, leading to some realizations.
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Set mid-season 4, a hunt turned into an ambush leaves Arthur, Merlin, and the knights scrambling for the safety of Camelot. But their enemy is relentless, and they soon find themselves trapped between a raging river and an armed host. What happens next...is up to Merlin.
“Come on, Merlin, stay with me,” Arthur encouraged, letting out a heavy breath as he shifted his friend’s arm higher over his shoulders. Merlin was fading the longer they were on the run. Arthur could feel his servant’s footsteps getting slower, his feet tripping over themselves as well as the roots of the forest floor as his body became weaker. He couldn’t keep going like this, but neither could Arthur leave him behind.
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Arthur was never supposed to find out about his magic, it just wasn't a priority when keeping their destinies on track. Merlin always imagined that eventually, after all of the fear prejudice had eased, he would tell Arthur on his own terms. It wasn't supposed to happen like it did.
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- Part 3 of All the Ways a King Can Love a Sorcerer
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"I hereby banish you, Merlin of Ealdor, from Camelot."
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When Arthur survives the war of Camlann, saved by merlin and his magic, only to banish the warlock from Camelot.
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Past enemy and current pains by HadrianPeverellBlack for Generic_Internet_Wanderer
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
06 Jun 2024
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Gwaine meets someone from his past. Fortunately, he isn't the same person anymore
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- Part 47 of Merlin Bingo 2024
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Arthur was a battle-hardened warrior, trained to think in a snap and move quickly on his feet.
But at that moment, he froze.
He heard a cry of pain.
Merlin's cry of pain.
After a mission gone wrong, Arthur and Merlin, both terribly injured and barely upright, have to make their way through the forest and reach safety in Camelot. But even then, Merlin's still not safe, for the bonds of class and hierarchy put his life at risk, especially as Uther as king.
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Let Me Die, Let Me Drown, Lay My Bones In The Ground by quotidian_void
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
22 May 2024
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The storm that had passed through Albion didn't only bring devastation to Camelot.
It also brought a party belonging to the king, queen and princess of a distant land on the edge of Albion's maps. As per propriety and courtesy, the king of Camelot was required to hold a feast and provide accommodation for them. The feast started off smoothly, the royals of Camelot getting along quite well with the royals from Harden.
But a single question changed everything. Including the destiny and future of Arthur and Merlin.
"And what are your stances on magic?" Uther asked.
It took all Merlin had not to tense up.