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Merlin must truly believe he's an idiot if he thinks Arthur doesn't know his secret. The trick will be getting Merlin to admit it. But Arthur has a plan, and as far as he's concerned, Destiny can kiss his royal arse.
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26 Apr 2018
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Where We Overlap
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Merlin must truly believe he's an idiot if he thinks Arthur doesn't know his secret. The trick will be getting Merlin to admit it. But Arthur has a plan, and as far as he's concerned, Destiny can kiss his royal arse.
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It feels like a soft caress and Merlin stops dead in his track and looks around. The corridor in the royal wing of the castle is low lighted and the only steps he can hear are his own. There is no one in that corridor, apart from Merlin.
„Arthur?“ he whispers and looks around again.
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26 Apr 2018
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The heart of Camelot
MaryBarrensSummary:
It feels like a soft caress and Merlin stops dead in his track and looks around. The corridor in the royal wing of the castle is low lighted and the only steps he can hear are his own. There is no one in that corridor, apart from Merlin.
„Arthur?“ he whispers and looks around again.
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After a traumatic incident, Merlin realises that he may not need a new destiny, but he does indeed need a new approach - before it is too late for him, for magic and for Arthur.
“Change is inevitable.” Kilgharrah was laughing at him again and yes, probably, Merlin’s self-doubt must seem laughable to a thousand-year-old creature who had seen the rise and fall of kings, the emerging and destruction of settlements, the formidable power of nature and the might of magic. “Maybe it’s time you made a conscious decision to do so, instead of merely adapting to the circumstances.”
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26 Apr 2018
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A Kingdom Free of Magic
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After a traumatic incident, Merlin realises that he may not need a new destiny, but he does indeed need a new approach - before it is too late for him, for magic and for Arthur.
“Change is inevitable.” Kilgharrah was laughing at him again and yes, probably, Merlin’s self-doubt must seem laughable to a thousand-year-old creature who had seen the rise and fall of kings, the emerging and destruction of settlements, the formidable power of nature and the might of magic. “Maybe it’s time you made a conscious decision to do so, instead of merely adapting to the circumstances.”
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On the last leg of his American book tour, successful author Arthur Pendragon is instantly smitten by a portrait of a gorgeous young actor who’d once performed in his hotel. The only problem is the picture is sixty-five years old. Arthur doesn’t believe in magic, but nothing else can explain what happens next . . . when he wakes up in 1947.
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25 Apr 2018
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Somewhere in Time
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On the last leg of his American book tour, successful author Arthur Pendragon is instantly smitten by a portrait of a gorgeous young actor who’d once performed in his hotel. The only problem is the picture is sixty-five years old. Arthur doesn’t believe in magic, but nothing else can explain what happens next . . . when he wakes up in 1947.
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Arthur is cursed to obey Merlin’s orders.
Obviously this has very little impact on their lives, since no servant would ever dare give orders to a prince.
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24 Apr 2018
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The Dragon Within
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In the aftermath of the Great Dragon’s attack on Camelot, the city is left with the enormous task of recovering from all it has lost. Left a broken man by the loss of Morgana and Kigharrah’s fiery rampage, Uther’s rule begins to fail. Arthur finds himself struggling to hold the kingdom together while Merlin slowly begins to discover all that becoming a Dragonlord entails.
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Merlin figures out why Arthur manhandles him so much. Arthur himself is a little slower on the uptake.
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24 Apr 2018
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Friendly Slaps
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Merlin figures out why Arthur manhandles him so much. Arthur himself is a little slower on the uptake.
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It is in the fourth spring of Arthur’s reign that Merlin realizes – he is tired.
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Arthur is a king troubled by his councilors and Merlin is still by his side, if a little to the wayside.
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24 Apr 2018
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Why the World Wags
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It is in the fourth spring of Arthur’s reign that Merlin realizes – he is tired.
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Arthur is a king troubled by his councilors and Merlin is still by his side, if a little to the wayside.
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Canon Backstory slightly adjusted.
The Druids recognized Merlin as the prophesized Emrys when he was still a very small child, and have serious expectations for the boy. Merlin's father comes back to Ealdor after they track him down and tell him about his son's destiny. Balinor tries his best to give his son the Lord's upbringing and education that he had as a boy, feeling that Merlin deserves it even if the Druids have the wrong kid. It turns out Balinor was right to fear the attention he would bring to Ealdor. When he goes to Camelot, Merlin fully expects to become an apprentice physician and does not pretend to be a simpleton or instantly accept people thinking that he is one because of this change in his upbringing. Arthur isn't blind, but he doesn't pay much attention to Merlin's quirks until King Bayard's visit.
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24 Apr 2018
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Another Start to the Age of Magic
SofiaDragonSummary:
Canon Backstory slightly adjusted.
The Druids recognized Merlin as the prophesized Emrys when he was still a very small child, and have serious expectations for the boy. Merlin's father comes back to Ealdor after they track him down and tell him about his son's destiny. Balinor tries his best to give his son the Lord's upbringing and education that he had as a boy, feeling that Merlin deserves it even if the Druids have the wrong kid. It turns out Balinor was right to fear the attention he would bring to Ealdor. When he goes to Camelot, Merlin fully expects to become an apprentice physician and does not pretend to be a simpleton or instantly accept people thinking that he is one because of this change in his upbringing. Arthur isn't blind, but he doesn't pay much attention to Merlin's quirks until King Bayard's visit.
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Originally begun on kinkme_merlin, I've cleaned this up and continued it here.
Merlin hates the wealthy. A perfect opportunity to purge himself of his feelings of helplessness against them comes in the form of the young Arthur Pendragon.Disclaimer: I make no profit from this endeavor. The characters belong to BBC and Shine, along with legend.
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24 Apr 2018
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Sweet Retribution
SPowellSummary:
Originally begun on kinkme_merlin, I've cleaned this up and continued it here.
Merlin hates the wealthy. A perfect opportunity to purge himself of his feelings of helplessness against them comes in the form of the young Arthur Pendragon.Disclaimer: I make no profit from this endeavor. The characters belong to BBC and Shine, along with legend.
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Gwen's left Arthur for Lancelot but before she goes, she dispells a 10 year old mystery...
Inspired by the song "Missing"
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23 Apr 2018
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Something Missing
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Gwen's left Arthur for Lancelot but before she goes, she dispells a 10 year old mystery...
Inspired by the song "Missing"
This made me SOB. Sad ending but reading it was amazing!
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When Merlin proposes to his sister, Arthur knows nothing will ever be the same between them, and he can live with that. He won't be happy about it, but even if he's loved Merlin for years, he's not going to stand up at their wedding shouting, "I object," not when it won't do him any good.
And then the stag night happens.
(Merlin/Morgana, with Merlin/Arthur as the endgame)(For the prompt: Arthur should be happy for his sister and his best friend of seventeen years as they embrace and kiss to the sounds of cheers and triumphant wedding bells)
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22 Apr 2018
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Something Borrowed
EachPeachPearPlumSummary:
When Merlin proposes to his sister, Arthur knows nothing will ever be the same between them, and he can live with that. He won't be happy about it, but even if he's loved Merlin for years, he's not going to stand up at their wedding shouting, "I object," not when it won't do him any good.
And then the stag night happens.
(Merlin/Morgana, with Merlin/Arthur as the endgame)(For the prompt: Arthur should be happy for his sister and his best friend of seventeen years as they embrace and kiss to the sounds of cheers and triumphant wedding bells)
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21 Apr 2018
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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, by pentacle
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Title from the Robert Frost poem.Carrying on from the last episode in a different way.
Merlin manages to get Arthur to the Isle of Avalon before he dies. But saving his life means sending them both into an alternative version of their past, where Merlin finds he can’t use his magic and where the Arthur of that world has apparently been missing for the last three months.
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Part 1 of The Crystal UniverseA dark way that leads to my house by pentacle
Fandoms:Merlin (TV)Summary
Arthur begins his rule in Camelot and Arthur and Merlin are handfasted.Title inspired by the Annie Lennox song "Dark Road".
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Part 2 of The Crystal UniverseA Path of Blood and Gold by pentacle
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Merlin and Arthur's immortal travels take them deep into the jungle and into more danger than they could have anticipated.
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With his father unfit to rule and Camelot decimated, Arthur must assume the role of King. But the truths he discovers shake the foundation of all he holds dear.
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21 Apr 2018
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These Castle Walls Bleed Lies
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With his father unfit to rule and Camelot decimated, Arthur must assume the role of King. But the truths he discovers shake the foundation of all he holds dear.
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Though Merlin’s magic did set him apart from others, he couldn’t help but think he could find a way to get closer, to pass for almost ordinary, if not for the extraordinary magic of the soulgaze.
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20 Apr 2018
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bricks between
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Though Merlin’s magic did set him apart from others, he couldn’t help but think he could find a way to get closer, to pass for almost ordinary, if not for the extraordinary magic of the soulgaze.
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Fix it story for the episode 5x13. Arthur is dying and Merlin will do anything to save him and damn the consequences.
This is the story of choices, sacrifices and love that is beyond destiny.- Language:
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20 Apr 2018
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The Heartbeat by LadyFromPoland
Fandoms:Merlin (TV)Creator Chose Not To Use Archive WarningsMerlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) Gwen/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)Hurt/Comfort Not Actually Unrequited Love Angst and Feels Jealousy Fix-It Episode: s05e13 The Diamond of the Day Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
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Fix it story for the episode 5x13. Arthur is dying and Merlin will do anything to save him and damn the consequences.
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The peaceful calm of Camelot is shattered when Merlin happens upon Gwen--Queen-to-Be--and Lancelot, together. But no one, especially not Merlin, expected Arthur to react like...this.
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19 Apr 2018
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Le Droit du Seigneur
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The peaceful calm of Camelot is shattered when Merlin happens upon Gwen--Queen-to-Be--and Lancelot, together. But no one, especially not Merlin, expected Arthur to react like...this.
Arthur deserves to die for what he did to Merlin in this fic.
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"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself."
What other choice did Arthur have when, one night, he stumbles upon Merlin and Lancelot...together?
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19 Apr 2018
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The Ill-Made King
lolo313Summary:
"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself."
What other choice did Arthur have when, one night, he stumbles upon Merlin and Lancelot...together?
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While travelling back from a meeting with another kingdom Arthur and merlin get separated from the knights and stumble upon a cave which leads to hidden pool. This pool will change their lives and fate forever.
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14 Apr 2018
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A pool and secrets by Nita05
Fandoms:Merlin (TV)Summary
While travelling back from a meeting with another kingdom Arthur and merlin get separated from the knights and stumble upon a cave which leads to hidden pool. This pool will change their lives and fate forever. -
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Just because they are knit together at the soul doesn't mean their ending is happy. But maybe, just maybe, it means they get a chance at something different.
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13 Apr 2018
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Because We (Are, Were, Will Be) Bound by orphan_account
Fandoms:Merlin (TV)Gwen/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)Merlin (Merlin) Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) Gwen (Merlin) Gaius (Merlin) Percival (Merlin) Aithusa (Merlin)5x13 AU Alternate Universe Soul Bond Angst
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Just because they are knit together at the soul doesn't mean their ending is happy. But maybe, just maybe, it means they get a chance at something different.I SOBBED. SO HARD.
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Merlin accidentally uses magic to step into Arthur's dreams. He's startled to find his secret love for Arthur is reciprocated, if Arthur's romantic, erotic dreams about Merlin are any indication. Now, what to do with that knowledge in the waking world?
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13 Apr 2018
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An Accidental Seduction in a Dream by fennelseed
Fandoms:Merlin (TV)Summary
Merlin accidentally uses magic to step into Arthur's dreams. He's startled to find his secret love for Arthur is reciprocated, if Arthur's romantic, erotic dreams about Merlin are any indication. Now, what to do with that knowledge in the waking world?