19 Works in Arthur Pendragon Has Self-Esteem Issues (Merlin)
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After years together, Merlin and Arthur finally decide to take a next step in their relationship. Arthur reveals an insecurity and Merlin proves to his king that their love can overcome everything.
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- Part 26 of MERTHUR SAD AND SOFT
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What if Merlin's father knew about Hunith's pregnancy before he left? What if he didn't leave? What if Merlin was raised by the druids and he knew about he destiny for years before he arrived to Camelot?
What if Arthur wasn't totally brainwashed by his father? -
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“Think about it, ladies and gentlemen,” the auctioneer crowed. “Just imagine! A prince bowing at your feet! Serving you. In any manner you wish!”
The implications of the last statement sent shudders into his body and the crowd rose in volume and even more in price.
Arthur shut his eyes. This was him now. A slave. His past life forgotten save for the appeal of selling him off to a new master. He had tried to escape so many times and had the scars to count them, but he could escape no more now. He had accepted it months ago.
Suddenly, a voice rose.
“Twelve hundred gold pieces.”
And the crowd fell into a hush.
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present day Arthur finds Merthur content and becomes very confused.
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King Arthur brings magic back to Camelot and the Triple Goddess revives Sir Lancelot as a reward. Lancelot’s return sparks old feelings for Gwen and Arthur wonders if relationships might not be as rigid as he was raised to believe...
In other words, Gwen and Arthur try polyamory, prompting Arthur into a journey of self-discovery. Gwen/Arthur; Gwen/Lancelot; Eventual Arthur/Merlin
No smut I'm afraid (but keep an eye out for the sequel...)
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Arthur had always thought that using magic was for the wicked and weak.
His father had thought so, and Morgana had shown herself capable of anger and violence like few other enemies had ever been.
Arthur couldn't believe that he too was a sorcerer.
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- Part 88 of Merlin Bingo 2024
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Merlin wastes no time to help Arthur through a difficult night.
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Arthur wakes up in modern Glastonbury and to his unfathomable relief finds Merlin. But nothing is simple. Everything he knew is gone, for one. He wonders what of his achievements were actually his own, and not just Merlin's magic, for another. Arthur also has to face the fact that he kept the ban on magic going. Was he ever truly a good king?
There is also the “I love you” he mouthed to Merlin before dying. Something he cannot afford to focus on, because, as Merlin tells him, Albion’s time of greatest need is upon them.
Then comes the unthinkable. Merlin’s magic, which has been growing over the last thousand years, is suddenly too strong for the sorcerer's human body to handle. Faced with the prospect of losing Merlin, feelings suddenly come out and Arthur realizes that if he can save the man he loves and the land of Albion, he might be able to forgive himself for his mistakes and everything he is not.
The question is, can he?
Expect fluff, angst, humor, banter, hurt/comfort, whump, and lots of Merthur!
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- Part 1 of A Land of Modernity A Time of Magic
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After breaking Vivian's curse, Merlin sends a report back to Camelot. Gwen has quite a bit to say about Merlin's exile... but so does Arthur.
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- Part 2 of A Comfortable Exile
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"I don't want to hear excuses, Merlin. How useless are you? I don't even know why I keep a bastard servant like you around!"
As soon as he spoke the words, Arthur knew he had made a mistake.
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A bad meeting with his father, Arthur retires to his chamber fuming. His anger seeps out with a slip of the tongue and slaps Merlin squarely in the face.
Arthur thinks he's done for. He has finally managed to push everyone he cares about from his life.
But Merlin... is not any ordinary servant. And Arthur is not any ordinary prince. Now, to only find proof. -
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Arthur was a battle-hardened warrior, trained to think in a snap and move quickly on his feet.
But at that moment, he froze.
He heard a cry of pain.
Merlin's cry of pain.
After a mission gone wrong, Arthur and Merlin, both terribly injured and barely upright, have to make their way through the forest and reach safety in Camelot. But even then, Merlin's still not safe, for the bonds of class and hierarchy put his life at risk, especially as Uther as king.
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Vague handwaving at the timeline. No MCD, no magic reveal, peace times, post Morgana death, alive Lancelot.
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Despite being a confident king, Arthur find himself to be a poor husband. Gwen deserves so much better than him. So he fixes that. Merlin approves.
In which Arthur is endearingly wise about everything, except his own repressed affection, of course.
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Arthur has wanted love for as long as he can remember. His childhood was full of shame; shame for asking and shame for wanting. Merlin comes along and challenges everything he's been taught.
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He never stopped wanting. But he did stop begging, stop asking. It was wrong; distasteful. Good boys did not ask for love, they earned glimpses of it in nods of the head and the rare ‘good job,' only when earned. -
Merlin in 3 Sentences (3SF 2023) by RavenLilyRose for Scytale, primeideal, Topaz_Eyes
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
18 Feb 2023
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My fills for Merlin for the 3SF 2023
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Any, any, golden butterflies
any, any, it's just a short walk on the water
Any crossover, any, support group for parents/guardians of chosen ones (broadly defined)
any, any, "Stop looking for ulterior motives!" "No."
Any, any, shining like gold, but better
any, any, "it's not my blood!"
Merlin, any, Uther thinks Arthur is magicSeries
- Part 13 of 3 Sentence Ficathon 2023
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Arthur wants to shower Merlin in gifts to show him how much he loves him, to thank him for loving him. He doesn't feel he has anything else to give. But Merlin won't accept them.
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Arthur signed and press his face deeper into the pillow. His body felt heavy from the trashing he just took. He pressed himself just enough away from the bed to see the bruises starting to form on his stomach.
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- Part 1 of EMPIRE
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Arthur has always worked hard so that Cobb's missions would work out for the best but this time he overworked himself too much and even if he doesn't want to accept it, he needs Eames help. But what if his refusal to ask for Eames' support came from a traumatic experience that had occurred in his past?
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Merlin was just getting to the showers when he heard a noise behind the lockers, it seemed like someone was choking or something, his mind immediately working a mile a minute, trying to remember everything he heard or read about choking, asphyxiations and the like, already planning the best way to help whoever it was, preparing himself to the worst and best case scenario. He could not have prepared himself for that, tough. There was in all his golden glory, Arthur Pendragon, Mr. Posh and Athletic™, down on his knees, choking on some older boy’s cock.
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Arthur has been perfect since he was born. Straight A’s through school, perfect boyfriend, lots of friends, athletic, rich and attractive. So when he goes to college, he expects nothing short of what he had. What happens instead is the inevitable freshman 15—some of which is muscle from football, but most of it is not. Then it all comes crashing down. 12 years and broken self-esteem later, Arthur, now 30, meets Merlin, a 29-year-old personal trainer, and things start to look up again. But can Arthur be the same person he was after dealing with so much?
Or: Fat!Arthur tries to become healthier after years of self-esteem battles and failed attempts at relationships, and Merlin is a personal trainer who just might help. But he’s not so perfect himself.
*EDITED 02/21/16*