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Merlin never expected waiting for Arthur to return would be so hard, but he's watched everyone he has ever loved die, and been alone for longer than anyone ever should. He's ready to give up, alone and desperate, when a fateful encounter changes everything. Only with that encounter comes new dangers, old friends, and a renewal of an ancient destiny. The time to return magic to Camelot has finally come. TW for grief and character death *completed*
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Years ago, Arthur brutally assaulted and raped Merlin. When the constant sexual abuse finally seemed to wane—just long enough for Merlin to lower his guard, Arthur strikes again. This AU follows Merlin and his friends as they navigate the perilous game of deciding who to trust while coping and resisting a merciless tyrant. Are Merlin and Arthur still two sides of the same coin? Who will win Camelot's coin toss of destiny?
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- Part 1 of Working Together
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A post-finale ‘happy ending,’ in poem form.
“If you find yourself in King’s Lake/on a day of heavy rain…”
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For several months now, he had occasionally been overwhelmed by the feeling the Old Religion had made a terrible mistake in making him Emrys and must be regretting it. Now that he had killed the person Arthur loved the most, he had no doubt that Emrys should have been someone other than him. The only good thing about him was his magic, but, unfortunately for everyone, it seemed he never made the right choices when it came to using it: the more he tried to fix a situation, the worse it became…
He needed to put an end to all of this and manage to put his magic at Arthur's service while ensuring he was no longer the intermediary between the two. He had found a spell to do exactly that. It was probably a completely insane plan and certainly very dangerous, but… Merlin couldn’t help but wonder if this wasn’t ultimately what the prophecy wanted. After all, it had just been said that he would protect Arthur with his magic and allow him to fulfill his destiny, right? As long as his magic did the job, he didn’t really need to be there, did he? -
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Merlin est amoureux. Il est amoureux de ses chevaliers: Arthur, Gwaine, Leon, Perceval, Elyan et Lancelot.
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“Merlin Thought Arthur Would Kill Him for His Magic—Instead He Asked Him to Stay” by MoonchildFlannelAndFandoms
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
16 Jun 2025
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Merlin’s been hiding his magic for years—because in Camelot, it’s a death sentence. But when Arthur discovers the truth, everything spirals faster than a dragon’s tailspin.
Now, with golden eyes glowing and loyalties tested, Merlin must navigate a kingdom that wants him gone, knights who don’t know whether to protect him or slay him, and a king who might be more vulnerable—and powerful—than anyone ever imagined.
Will Merlin stay and face the flames, or run from a fate written in fire and prophecy? And can Arthur accept the magic inside the man who’s always been his greatest secret?
WORK IN PROGRESS - I SWEAR I'LL UPDATE WEEKLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tags might, or might not change, the rating will stay the same tho, trust. Also, I'm learning to work out multichapter fics on AO3, so this fic will be HEAVILY modeled over multiple times, the context will remain EXACTLY the same, don't worry!
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Depuis maintenant plusieurs mois, il était de temps en temps envahi par le sentiment que l’Ancienne Religion avait commis une terrible erreur en faisant de lui Emrys et devait s’en mordre les doigts. A présent qu’il avait tué la personne qu’Arthur aimait le plus, il n’avait plus aucun doute sur le fait qu’Emrys aurait dû être quelqu’un d’autre que lui. La seule chose de bien chez lui était sa magie mais, malheureusement pour tout le monde, il semblait ne jamais faire les bons choix quand il fallait s’en servir : plus il s’efforçait d’arranger une situation, plus celle-ci empirait…
Il fallait qu’il mette un terme à tout ça et qu’il parvienne à mettre sa magie au service d’Arthur tout en faisant en sorte de ne plus être l’intermédiaire entre les deux. Il avait trouvé un sort pour faire exactement ça.
C’était probablement complètement fou comme plan et c’était très certainement dangereux mais… Mais Merlin ne pouvait pas s’empêcher de se demander si ce n’était pas finalement ce que la prophétie voulait. Après tout, il avait juste été dit qu’il protègerait Artur de sa magie et lui permettrait d’accomplir son destin, non ? Tant que sa magie faisait le boulot, il n’avait pas vraiment besoin d’être là, n’est-ce pas ? -
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Arthur and Merlin don't meet each other in Camelot for the first time; they meet in Ealdor when they are much younger. Then, almost eight years later, they meet again in Camelot.
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Merlin has been wandering for centuries. Waiting for the exact, unknown time that Arthur shall rise again.
He becomes a lady of King Henry VIII.
He meets Robin Hood and they share a fondness that once reminded him of a certain Prince.
He bumps into Matthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder General, more times than he would like, dying a different death each time.
But he always comes back.
He falls in love and, in turn, becomes a father, a grandfather, and a lonely old man still waiting, waiting, waiting.But this is Matty's story - Merlin's granddaughter. And the ghost of Arthur follows her everywhere.
This fic is completed, so don't worry about me not updating it. All in due time :)
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“How can I ask this of you?” Merlin whispered, “I was meant to bring peace to Albion, not destroy it. I’m no good if you get hurt.”
The king took his court sorcerer’s hands. They were trembling, frail things like little fledglings, and he gripped tight and didn’t let go, “Merlin. Camelot fights for what is right. Once magic was reinstated, I pledged to be an ally to you and your kind. I, and this kingdom, would be a disgrace to that promise if I did nothing now.”
Merlin gazed at him so desperately. Arthur didn’t know what to do with it. Merlin was always so strong, usually being the one to comfort Arthur. He was his best advisor, and his closest confidant, and he’d never seen him so anguished.
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The golden age of Albion was here, or so Merlin thought. After learning of sorcerers in the hundreds being captured and enslaved by a neighbouring kingdom, Merlin felt more useless than ever. What use is Emrys if he can't protect his people? He had to act, but he couldn't bring Camelot into it; the risk was too high. Unfortunately, his friends didn't see eye to eye with him on that, and insisted on fighting with him. Would they come out victorious?
Would they survive at all?
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- Part 1 of Merlin Hyperfixation Era
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When a sparring accident nearly kills Arthur, Merlin reacts without thinking - and exposes his magic before the entire training yard. But the fallout is interrupted by a sorcerer’s attack that rips Merlin’s soul from his body, leaving behind only Emrys: magic incarnate, stripped of warmth and memory. As Camelot reels, Arthur must face not just the politics of magic and the prophecy surrounding him, but his own feelings for the servant who has always stood by his side. Magic has always come at a cost - but Arthur never imagined the price would be Merlin himself.
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This is a one shot collection for the ship merthur from the BBC merlin (1998).
Each one shot may differ in eras (modern/medevial)
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Just as quickly as it entered the suspicious look on his face was fleeing away and his features were smoothing out into an all-knowing look Gwaine had gotten very accustomed to seeing over the years except now it was too flat, too trusting, too young. "Oh, I see what this is." Gwaine was glad someone did because he had no clue what was going on. "Will put you up to this didn't he"
i.e Merlin getting de aged to his teenage years before he came to Camelot.
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Sequel to “Trillium”.
So, they did it. Arthur and Merlin defeated the rebel barons on Camlann and ascended to the throne of Camelot. Morgana and Mordred suffered the druid massacre, but managed to regain faith in the Once and Future King. But as what was called the Golden Age unfolds, they begin to wonder: was it all worth it? As they seek their place in the new Albion, amid its forest roads and grand castles, they wonder who they are in the story of Arthur and Merlin: heroes or villains?Series
- Part 2 of Druidic Flowers
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Morgana has been granted visions of the future. Now she has to decide what that means.
Perhaps the question is not whether she can change her destiny, but rather if she wants to.
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- Part 2 of The Book of Merlin
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When fraternal twins, Merlin and Niall, go missing, it's down to their brother, Gwaine, and all their friends to find them before it's too late.
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"...Gwaine's gonna come get us, okay? We just gotta hold on until he does." Merlin hoped he was coming across as confident, but by the look his twin just gave him, it had actually sounded desperate. "Gwaine will get to us, Ni. When has he ever let us down?" Niall just nodded, eyes pinching shut as pain rocketed through his skull.
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TW/CW: violence, torture, missing people, kidnapping, blood, injury, bad language.
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Morgana kidnaps Merlin after finding out he is Emrys, hell bent on getting revenge for the death of her sister.
Arthur is struggling to process Merlin's magic and years of lies, while also losing his mind with worry in the search for his friend as the chance of finding him alive dwindles.
Angst ensues.
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"Sure. Do I know you?" Arthur replied easily.
Merlin held out a hand for Arthur to shake. "I'm Merlin."
"So I don't know you?"Merthur Spider-Man AU
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Merlin is captured by Morgana after the events of Camlann. The battle was won by Arthur and his knights reigning a victory for Camelot. Lancelot isn't dead. Arthur never got stabbed by Modred, the prophecy turned out to in fact be incorrect. No one had learned of Merlins power, but they will, thanks to his screams in Morganas castle. The druids turn to Arthur to save him.
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To save the Prince, Merlin's magic is revealed and King Uther sentences him to death, to be burned on the stake. However Prince Arthur has a different plan, where he decides to run away with Merlin, forsaking his rights to the throne and to serve a self-voluntary exile beside Merlin.
This journey covers riches to rags, roads of difficulties and staying incognito from both foes and allies yet under the worst circumstances the duo finds themselves nurturing a bond stronger than friends whilst learning to embrace their flaws to adapt and overcome hurdles together.
Slight Inspiration: From the scene where Arthur tells Gwen (his literal queen) that if he wasn't the King, he would become a farmer and bring Merlin with him.