15 Bookmarks by Codename_chameleon
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Golden, beautiful, charming, pompous Arthur, drawing everyone to him like moths to a flame. She thinks of how he is the only other person in the world who understands what it's like to be Uther Pendragon's child, to crave the approval of that looming shadow and want to break free of it in the same breath. She hates him. She hates him. She hates him.
It’s only part of the truth, even now.
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- English
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- 36,271
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- 3/3
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Bookmarked by Codename_chameleon
24 Jul 2026
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After Balinor chose not to exclude Hunith from his flight away from Ealdor, their son Merlin is born, and try as Balinor might to stave off what the Druids have foretold, destiny still comes to call.
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- English
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- 9,048
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- 1/1
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- 1
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- 26
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Bookmarked by Codename_chameleon
22 Jul 2026
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As Morgana and Morgause plot to take over Camelot, Morgana questions if her sister’s methods are the only way. When their schemes have far-reaching effects which threaten all of Albion, Merlin has to prove his faith in Arthur is justified. (Season 3 AU except Morgana is not suddenly and inexplicably evil.)
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- English
- Words:
- 76,469
- Chapters:
- 12/12
- Collections:
- 1
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- 127
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- 1,009
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- 237
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Bookmarked by Codename_chameleon
16 Jul 2026
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Season 4, episode 3:
What if the knights had woken up a little sooner and found Merlin not-so-subtly stealing a dragon egg?- Language:
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- Chapters:
- 22/?
- Comments:
- 207
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Bookmarked by Codename_chameleon
15 Jul 2026
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Arthur meant to reach out to him, check him for injuries, but halted in his tracks when, for the first time, he noticed that it was a small girl that was cradled in Merlin’s arms.
"Merlin, who is this?"
Merlin’s grip around the child tightened, as though he feared she’d be taken from him. "She’s mine," he said hoarsely. "Her name is Aithusa."
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- Part 2 of For the Hope of Morning
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- English
- Words:
- 19,210
- Chapters:
- 13/20
- Collections:
- 1
- Comments:
- 606
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- 2,143
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Bookmarked by Codename_chameleon
15 Jun 2026
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“If I do this, if I cast this spell, there’s no telling where it will take you.”
There’s only one thing Merlin needs to know. “Will Arthur be there?”
Freya nods hesitantly. “I believe so, yes.”
And that’s all that matters.
“Then do it.”
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- English
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- 192,851
- Chapters:
- 37/37
- Collections:
- 6
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- 1,305
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Bookmarked by Codename_chameleon
05 Jun 2026
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Harry Potter and the Secrets of Emrys by HarmonyOfTheSpheres
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Merlin (TV)
10 Mar 2024
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Merlin generally does his best to stay out of magical affairs, or at least, he likes to think he does. But after one chance encounter in Diagon Alley, a seemly incompetent new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, and a fight in a bookstore, Merlin finds himself starting a new position as the History of Magic professor at Hogwarts. Unfortunately, he also finds himself under heavy suspicion from both Harry and his friends and members of Hogwarts's staff when the Chamber of Secrets is mysteriously opened once again.
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- Part 1 of Secrets of Emrys
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- English
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- 21/21
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Bookmarked by Codename_chameleon
01 Jun 2026
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An alternative world where Merlin had managed to save Freya and they had a baby together in the episode 2×9 The Lady of the Lake. Now, Merlin isn’t only hiding his magic, but also his family. It explores the impacts of Freya’s presence on Merlin’s choices and the rest of the story. It also includes Arthur’s reaction to the revelation of the double secret and Morgana's redemption.
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31 May 2026
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Nothing comes between Merlin and Arthur. Not even Arthur himself.
(Alternatively: A version of Arthur from a darker timeline makes his way into a different world, where things turned better than they did in his. And now, he will take the happy ending that destiny promised him then cruelly ripped away.)
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- English
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- 1/1
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Bookmarked by Codename_chameleon
29 May 2026
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When Arthur nearly dies by Lady Helen's dagger, Merlin uses magic to heal him. Unwilling to see Merlin executed for saving his life, Arthur turns a blind eye—but only under the condition that Merlin take on the role of his servant. What starts as "keeping his enemy closer" soon turns into completely redefining who his enemy is, as Merlin helps Arthur to unlearn his father's hatred. What then becomes camaraderie soon blossoms into much, much more.
Series rewrite.
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20 May 2026
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After learning that Morgana's bane is a sorcerer named Emrys, Arthur announces to the entire kingdom that he and Emrys are allies, in a bluff move to keep Morgana and her gathering forces at bay. Merlin does his best to clean up Arthur's mess, because unfortunately that's his job.
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18 May 2026
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Arthur survived the battle of Camlann. Long live the King. But since his return, a door in his mind and heart has been opened. The bond between him and Merlin is shifting, and so is the balance of the universe. A new prophecy begins to take shape, one that reveals the missing note of a broken song.
More chapters and tags to come. (I'm currently on vacation in Costa Rica until May 10th, so updates might be a bit slower until then!)
Bookmarked by Codename_chameleon
22 Mar 2026
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Loneliness is an insidious thing. When Merlin looks at Arthur, he sees not just a prince waiting for his time to rule, but a young man struggling to find his place in the world, with little help from anyone else.
The truth is, Arthur needs more than the friendship Merlin can offer. He needs people he can trust: men and women who will become his court and his confidants, and if he is going to survive to take the throne and lead Camelot into its golden age, he needs them sooner rather than later.
Finding loopholes in Uther’s laws is no easy feat. Court life is a dangerous game, but it’s one Merlin has every intention of winning so that Arthur can have knights of his choosing by his side.
And then there is the matter of his magic…
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 419,692
- Chapters:
- 88/115
- Collections:
- 2
- Comments:
- 8,972
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Bookmarked by Codename_chameleon
14 Mar 2026
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Merlin knows five things about the unconscious man in his bed:
1. He is called Gwaine
2. He saved Arthur’s life in that tavern brawl
3. He needs urgent medical attention
4. He is devastatingly handsome
5. He is a druid, judging by the tattoo on his ankleIt’s that last part that really sticks out in Merlin’s mind, though item four is a close contender…
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- Part 1 of Where You Go, My Love Goes
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23 Jan 2026
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Arthur is heartbroken after his divorce with Merlin but vows to move on quickly. He thinks he’s making good progress on that goal with Mithian until Merlin gets in a serious accident and loses his memory of the divorce.
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- Part 5 of Plot Tropes in Merthurland
Bookmarked by Codename_chameleon
30 Dec 2025