Death_in_Samarra
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One of the first things John did was to write up step-by-step instructions on how to conduct a proper job interview before handing it over to Mycroft for his perusal. There were no kidnapping, deserted car parks or stolen therapy notes anywhere on that list.
(Or the one where John returned from the war and ended up working for Mycroft as his personal assistant slash doctor on retainer. Everything was fine, until he was sent to post bail for one Sherlock Holmes.)
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When Aithusa hatches, Merlin’s magic reacts instinctively: not with celebration, but with fear. The newborn dragon is transformed into a human baby, meant to shield her from a world Merlin doesn’t trust. She will only transform back to her true form when Merlin, himself, feels safe in the future Arthur is meant to build.
But Merlin has never felt safe. Not in Camelot. Not in his own skin. Now, with a child who looks like him and a destiny he never asked for, Merlin must confront what safety truly means—and whether he’ll ever find it.
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i’m strong on the surface (not all the way through) by bellamyblakru for radioactivesunflower
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
04 May 2023
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what if arthur wasn't the one to get stabbed that day... what if it was merlin, instead?
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03 Sep 2025
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Someone spreads a rumour claiming that a kiss from Emrys is worth immeasurable good luck to any sorcerer so lucky to share one. Unfortunately for Merlin, no one bothered to tell him about it.
Arthur, and the court of Camelot, will have to improvise in order to save Merlin from the kingdom's ill-fated romantic pursuits.
Written for Merlin Bing 2023 - Improvisation
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To speak the whole truth (in prayers, words and thoughts) by GonEwiththeWolveS for LikeAPaperPlane
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11 Apr 2023
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“Does he frighten you?”
Arthur grows quiet, mulling the question over.
“I guess. I do not know him, or his motives. And to be in possession of that much power…” It never ends well, in Arthur’s experience. “Why the interest in Camelot? In me — an arranged marriage? Why would he pursue that after… everything?”
“Maybe you should ask him.”
“Hmm,” Arthur muses. “Maybe I will."In which an alliance is forged between Camelot and the Druid people to beat back Morgana at Camlann -- one that calls for the union of the Once and Future King, and the High Druid Chieftain, Emrys.
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