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Arthur couldn’t take another lady being thrown at him. So he drank.
He grabbed a fleeing Merlin.
He woke up the next day… his knot still firmly in place and a mop of black hair before him.
Shit…A/B/O fun, by someone who can’t write boring smut.
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30 Mar 2025
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Finding someone right for me by HadrianPeverellBlack for TooManyFanfics_Bruh
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
10 Dec 2024
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Merlin smiled at Arthur, enjoying the flush spreading across the King of Camelot's face.
He couldn't say he'd planned what had happened—Merlin wasn’t that cunning, unfortunately.
But he couldn’t deny that he was particularly enjoying Arthur’s reaction to the situation.
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- Part 5 of AO3 Favorite Tag Bingo 2024
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23 Mar 2025
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Arthur Pendragon was raised to believe that hugs were a sign of weakness. But as a child, he longed for the affection his father never gave. And as an adult, he finds himself reaching for that warmth again – only this time, it’s not his father he craves it from.
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21 Mar 2025
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Merlin is Camelot's court sorcerer, and in the few months since the change, he's earned everyone's respect. The time of peace in Camelot is now—but Arthur knows something is still off.
When Merlin arrives in his chambers one evening, tired and a bit lost, Arthur knows exactly what he could say to make them both feel better.
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- Part 3 of Living's Standalone Merthur Fics
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11 Mar 2025
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Morgana transforms Arthur into a small mouse in a fit of rage. As a mouse, Arthur must now find his way back to Camelot and his friends, in the hope that they can help him. Thankfully, he has a manservant who adores small animals.
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“Hello, little one!” Merlin used the same high-pitched voice that he usually used on babies and kittens. Arthur would never admit that he found it adorable. He lifted his hands to get a closer look at Arthur, who found it strange to be so close to his face. Merlin smiled at him and gently stroked his back with one long finger.
And so the day went by, with Merlin believing the King was off with his knights, and the knights believing he was in the armory with Merlin. No one would notice that their King was missing until dinner time, or even late evening depending on their schedules.
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04 Mar 2025
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Arthur wrote a love poem to Merlin, filled with metaphors, which led to a misunderstanding.
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- Part 19 of Merthur fic
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20 Feb 2025
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The next time Arthur doesn’t say thank you, Gwaine puts his hand on Merlin’s back, stroking down the long length of it, from the short curls of hair at the nape of his neck to the neat cinch of his waist.
“Thanks,” he praises, throwing a wink to an agape Arthur as he does. It’s wonderful.
So wonderful, in fact, that for the next fortnight, for every brusque word that spills from Arthur’s lips, Gwaine spills three sweet ones.
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08 Feb 2025
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When I Didn't Know The Answer, I Found It In Your Eyes by ironfamjam for muguetmuse
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
26 Mar 2023
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“It was never supposed to end like this. You were both meant for such happier things.”
“I was always meant to be a tragedy.” Arthur disagrees.
“Dearest darling, you are the king of kings, this will not be your end.”
With Arthur's death comes a single chance to go back to the beginning and save everyone he's ever loved. Seeing home in Merlin's eyes and a hope for a better world in Morgana's, Arthur knows what he must do.
Only bringing magic back to Camelot will prevent the future he knows is coming from happening, but in his way is the only mountain he's never been able to climb; his father won't change for anyone, not even for his son.
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05 Feb 2025
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"I don't think you understand," Merlin said as he started walking backwards, brows wrinkled in confusion. "I can rip your throat out with my teeth and drink your blood. Does that not bother you?" He asked. Arthur finally glanced up from the papers in his hand to look at him, pausing his steps altogether. Merlin waited.
"...Merlin, you fell over trying to put boots on." He said. Merlin grimaced, looking down at his feet.
"I hadn't realized you were supposed to wear them all the time." He muttered, uncertain what this had to do with the fact he could murder everyone within a ten mile radius. Arthur sighed. "And those are bold words from someone who can't dress himself!" He added indignantly. Another sigh. Humans did that a lot as it turned out.
"Merlin, that's your job."
"And I've taught you several times. It isn't that hard."
"No, I - " Arthur started and closed his eyes. "I don't have time for this."
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After living with demons for sixteen years, Merlin decides to explore his human side by venturing to Camelot. Also, he has a destiny to unite his species and bring magic back into Camelot, but he's not too worried about that.
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30 Nov 2024
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Based on another tumblr post:
Arthur wakes up in a Camelot where Merlin has never come to Camelot.
At first, Arthur is so distracted by Merlin's absence, that he doesn't realize how everyone is staring at him strangely.
Arthur: Is something the matter?
Knight: Are you - Excuse me, Sire - You are so calm today. Is everything alright?
Arthur: Calm? How on earth am I calm? Merlin is gone!"
Knight: Yes but ... Aside from this mysterious Merlin... You haven't chosen a servant today.
Arthur: If they aren't Merlin, then it doesn't matter.
Knight: *Wide eyes* You beat up this Merlin person?
Arthur: If I WHAT?!
https://www.tumblr.com/theroundbartable/767407486547443712/
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- Part 95 of Merlin's magic
- Part 8 of The eternal suffering (BBC Merlin)
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- 19,607
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21 Nov 2024
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"...what?" Arthur asked blearily as the boy set down his food. Merlin didn't even pause as he went to the dresser and tossed some more clothes out of the cabinet. "You... You have an apprentice?" He repeated and squinted. "Why?"
"Oh, you know," Merlin shrugged, tossing a tunic on the bed "In case I die or something." He said. The boy blinked before glancing over at Merlin with pursed lips.
"You're not dying, are you?" He asked and Arthur had to shake his head to try and keep up with the conversation.
"I don't think so... But you can never be certain." Merlin told him with an air of stoicism. Arthur scowled. Honestly. This was ridiculous. Clearly, this was his servant's newest attempt to get out of work (or at least work less).
"Merlin, you're not getting an apprentice." Arthur told him. Merlin stopped to look at the king.
"I am. I have. He's right there. Say hi, Daegal."
"Hi!"
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Daegal lives. Merlin takes him on as an apprentice. Arthur isn't sure what's going on. Mordred is also mad for some reason.
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17 Nov 2024
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Another year. Another boring, predictable tournament. Or is it?
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- Part 4 of Kinkalot 2019
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- 1,190
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18 Oct 2024
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If my secret had a secret would your secret be negated or would it grow instead? by Merlioske
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
29 Mar 2022
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Arthur had always trained to be the best. He did his work, then did some more and then more still. Yet, his father's eyes never glowed in pride. He was never... Good enough. Never strong or fast enough. Never Alpha enough. He had accepted it. Accepted, that, being born a beta, a beta *Prince* he'd have to work all that much more to prove his worth. He had. But why was it so hard?
Merlin never had it easy. But he had his mam, he had his Will and screw the rest, really. Except then, out of the blue, Puberty hit. Now Merlin has it *worse*. Camelot is /not/ a smart place to be. For a secret sorcerer. For a secret, peasant sorcerer. For a secret, peasant, *Alpha* sorcerer. But, well, he'll just keep his head down, learn a healing trade and nothing bad will happen.
wHaT cOuLd pOsSibLy gO wRoNg~
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Uther's a dick, Gaius is a doormat for *his* king, Arthur suffers needlessly and Merlin pulls a Merlin because he's Merlin and cannot be anything else but what he is.- Language:
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12 Oct 2024
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When Arthur returns from a impromptu hunting trip to find the stocks empty, he’s surprised by Uther’s leniency. But Merlin doesn’t get away with making Arthur’s excuses so easily this time.
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15 Sep 2024
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Stuck in a blizzard after a quest Merlin has run out of his suppressants. Surely he can stave off his heat before Arthur or any of the knights notice, right?
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A tropey Alpha Arthur and Omega Merlin fic because I love the classics. Quite fluffy for an ABO with a healthy dose of smutty goodness.
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- English
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10 Aug 2024
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Merlin is stabbed with a poisoned knife during a bandit attack. When it causes him to go into heat he finds himself nesting in Arthur’s room, much to Arthur’s delight.
Featuring a pining Arthur Pendragon, and an equally pining Merlin.
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25 Jul 2024
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Uther steps down making Arthur King. Arthur doesn't waste time in changing things.
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- Part 4 of Meowmix's Random Merlin One-Shots
- Part 10 of Meowmix's Merlin Stories
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17 Jul 2024
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Merlin gets turned into a child. All that is left are memories of his past and one demand of his older self:
Protect Arthur PendragonArthur is a constant mess of confused.
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- Part 17 of Merlin's magic
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- English
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08 Jul 2024
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“I love him.”, Arthur said this before he had a chance to wince at his words. The moment froze between them. Arthur had so many regrets, he would love to just fling himself out of the window right now. But then Merlin's sacrifice really was in vain.
“You what?”, Uther's eyes were wide in shock. Maybe a little disgust at the prospect of a noble liking a servant.
Arthur swallowed down his pride. He had just thought about what was more important than pride and honor. He could make this sacrifice. 'For Merlin.', he thought.
Because life is always more important. Arthur closed his eyes to brace himself for what he was going to say next.
Just so he wouldn't have to see his father's reaction.“He's my consort.”, he added and almost broke at his own words. Lying was always hard. But nothing had ever compared to this.
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- Part 28 of Merlin's magic
- Language:
- English
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- 4,806
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- 1/1
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07 Jul 2024