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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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In which Leon stumbles across a group of new knights tormenting Merlin, and the sight manages to jar free the buried memories of his time under the Lamia's sway.
He does something about it, and about the feelings he has for Merlin that he's spent far too long ignoring.
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“Shut up!” he yells, and it’s right here where he makes the biggest mistake in Mercia’s visit.
Having your head smashed into a concrete wall isn’t something Merlin would recommend. “Don’t you fucking dare yell at me. Do you understand? How dare you be so insolent. You know, I was going to give you a small kick and be done with it, let the Prince deal with you himself as I’m sure he does. But no one disrespects me like that, boy. You hear me?”Merlin knows that Arthur doesn't truly hurt him because he wants to, he knows that the prince is just used to horseplay. Merlin also knows that Arthur would never beat him, or any servant for that matter, and he's secure in his knowlegde of that. Visiting knights, however, seem to have a different idea of what happens behind closed doors, especially when they see all the things Arthur throws at his servant. So, if the prince can hurt Merlin, why can't they?
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“Sit down. Also, please remove the plate from the air.” Merlin does as he’s told—for once—and sit’s in the chair next to Arthur’s, who of which is sitting at the head of the table like normal.
“So, you’re a…”
“A sorcerer, yes.”
“I was going to say an idiot, but sure.”Revealing his magic to Arthur happens in the weirdest, stupidest way, but somehow the idiocy does not end there. He tells his king the truth, maybe minus a couple of details involving people close to him, and then lets the man deal with it in his own time. Merlin's aware he's a unique person, but to think he's that much of an idiot that everything he mentioned—destiny, dragons, coins and such—is a complete lie? Well, that's just insulting.
Or, the magic reveal fic where Arthur doesn't believe how powerful Merlin is because he thinks his servant is too stupid for it to be true.
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Merlin has a bad day and decides to reveal his magic.
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Prince Arthur did not intend to bring Merlin on patrol, he didn’t even know his manservant could ride a horse. But he can’t say no to that grin, not when Merlin has gone and packed and saddled up a horse for himself without asking. It’s a dull, routine patrol along the border, almost a formality at this point. Even if magic is legal in Escetir, they’ve held a shaky peace treaty with Camelot for over a decade; it’s unlikely they’ll see any danger.
But what Arthur does not know is that the recent spike in deaths of magical creatures in Camelot has not gone unnoticed. There are whispers that King Uther is a liar and a hypocrite, now secretly rebuilding his magical defence. And to bring sorcery to the border - well now, that would be an act of aggression tantamount to declaring war.
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Arthur turned towards him, his piercing eyes illuminated by moonlight. “What are you going on about?”
“Me,” said Merlin. He threw the blanket off of him, and gagged. “Fuck. No.”
Arthur sat up even straighter. Almost as if he cared about Merlin’s unease. About Merlin. But that wasn’t possible. It wasn’t.
Arthur moved closer. “What’s the matter with you?” He grabbed Merlin’s arm, pulling him towards him to look at his face. He sucked in a breath, noticing Merlin’s eyes, which were most certainly glazed over, if Merlin’s hazy vision was any indication. Arthur pressed the back of his palm to Merlin’s forehead. He swallowed. “You’re burning up, Merlin. Are you ill?”
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The Tearing of the Veil by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
08 Mar 2025
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After Merlin loses a patient, he finds that he can't stop himself from blaming Arthur for not doing enough to protect the druids. Unfortunately, the situation only worstens as Arthur's inaction and an innocent death starts off a chain of events that threatens not only Camelot, but all of Albion.
Canon up until "With All My Heart;" story begins approximately a week after they return to Camelot at the end of the episode.
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“Guinevere, I’m sorry, but this is important. If someone’s killing people in Camelot, I have to know who’s to blame—”
“Then look in the bloody mirror!” For a moment, Merlin didn’t realize that he’d spoken aloud; he barely recognized his own voice, vicious in a way that Merlin had never allowed himself to sound in Arthur’s presence.
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“If you so much as touch us, Emrys will-“ Merlin's heart nearly stops.
“Emrys?” The king cuts off in turn, confusion in his voice.
“He’s only the embodiment of magic, last of the dragon lords, and is the most powerful warlock that has ever roamed the earth.” There is only silence as the girl's words hang in the air.
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Merlin saves two children from execution during a trial and plans to help them escape. No matter what happens.
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After two years of peace, a woman accused of magic is brought before the king for judgment. Unbeknownst to Arthur, his verdict will tip Camelot into a devastating spiral and shake the faith of the one person who believes in him above all else. Featuring a few perilous ventures, light introspection, cryptic druids, Sir Leon, and snow.
(or: a reveal told in three parts)
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He flinched away when warm arms wrapped around him. “I know. And I am sorry for hurting you. Gaius read me the riot act. Let’s go home, please. Your place is in Camelot, and I realise that now.” Arthur gently lifted Merlin’s head. His thumb was warm against his cheeks.
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The First (and last) Biannual Tournament of Notor by LilyTheNinjaGirl
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
30 Jan 2025
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Merlin is excited to travel with Arthur for a tournament. However, servants are treated very differently in Notor than they are in Camelot. Merlin finds out the hard way and Arthur... doesn't react well.
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Merlin's very tired. After all, his duties, both official and secret, are pretty strenuous. So despite Gaius's warnings, Merlin decides to risk using magic to do chores. And it all goes down hill from there.
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While fetching Arthur's dinner from the kitchen tower Merlin is attacked and kidnapped. Now has to escape while keeping the other prisoners relatively unharmed and his magic a secret. Meanwhile Arthur is starting to lose his mind over Merlin's disappearance.
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Arthur arched his eyebrows disbelievingly. “You do realize you’re swaying, do you not? Are you positive that classifies as ‘fine’?”
Hurtcember day 1: Collapse
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- Part 1 of The Hurt(cember) you bring ['24]
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Basically my almost canon-compliant re-write of BBC's Merlin, but where Merlin and Arthur actually get together and I fix all the stupid plot holes.
Post Season 2 Episode 7: The Witchfinder.
Seasons 2-5, with some flashbacks to a few episodes of Season 1
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Краще бути обережним щодо своїх бажань, особливо тих, що промовляєш вголос, невідомо чи поруч є хтось щоб їх почути.
Мерліну знову доведеться виконувати важку роботу слуги, слідкувати за підозрілими людьми, не попадатись на очі Утеру й сховати дракона який зараз в кімнатах Артура. Почекайте, що?
Натхненно мультфільмом "Відважна"(2012).
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Merlin learned early on in his career as Arthur's manservant and destined protector that sick days were not a part of his contract.
After spending the week taking care of Arthur, Merlin has finally caught the prince's flu, and all he wants is a break. But with the spring tournament about to begin, and the discovery of a murder plot, Merlin doubts he'll get one anytime soon.or
Merlin gets sick and makes it worse by working through it and getting injured.
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A lanky ill mannered servant could be heard and seen clumsily moving through the castle with the new kings breakfast.
Said servant was usually late and this time was no different. Still for a late servant to a hungry king he was cheery, forcing out the ghost of a hello to everyone he passed.
Merlin as this servant was called would have been cheery the whole day, had he been given the gift of seeing into his future.(Aka merlins magic gets revealed)
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Heavy is the head that wears the Crown.
In which Arthur Pendragon navigates his heart, his people and himself.
While he faces tests of courage and compassion, he falls for an unlikely friend.
In the end, will he choose his heart or his duty?