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1. Without You It's Hard To Survive by the_pendragon_queen

   Fandoms: Merlin (TV)  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   30 Jul 2025

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Merlin (Merlin)
   • Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Post-Episode: s05e13 The Diamond of the Day (Merlin)
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Heavy Angst
   • Self-Harm
   • Suicide Attempt
   • Suicide
   • Implied/Referenced Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism
   • Temporary Character Death
   • Merlin Struggles With His Immortality
   • Arthur Pendragon Returns (Merlin)
   • Crying
   • Men Crying
   • Hugging
   • Merlin's Scars Revealed (Merlin)
   • Love Confessions
   • Nightmares
   • Literal Sleeping Together

   Summary

   Merlin struggles to cope with Arthur's death as he awaits his king's return.

   When Arthur finally does, he's faced with the task of picking up the pieces of his broken manservant.

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   8,124

   Chapters:

   5/5

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