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Camelot gets a chance to get rid of the too-powerful Emrys. What happens when Arthur refuses to let innocents die?
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“Please.” It sounded desperate. He needed to know. ‘Please show me I’m not crazy for trusting you. For saving that boy. Show me my father was wrong, and I am right for disobeying him.’Series
- Part 2 of In honour of pride month
- Part 3 of Useless Merlin fluff
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Merlin saved Freya. He broke her curse — and together, they had a son: William.
For years, Merlin has hidden them from Arthur and all of Camelot. But one night, Mordred follows him… and uncovers the secret Merlin swore he’d protect with his life.From that moment, nothing can ever go back to how it was.
Arthur’s world, Camelot’s future, Merlin’s heart — everything begins to unravel.This is an alternate what if where betrayal, love, magic, and loyalty collide — and no one will leave unscathed.
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Merthur receives a surprise neither of them expected, turning not only their lives upside down, but also those of everyone around them.
Will they be able to find their happy ending, while hiding everything from King Uther with the help of their friends?
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Stay tuned to find out and keep reading. It's going to be a multi-chapter story. The number of chapters is unknown yet, but more tags will surely be added soon. So stay tuned for updates.
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Following in his father’s footsteps was in his destiny, Arthur Pendragon knew that for sure. He was born to live in his father’s shadow, his ideals were supposed to be Arthur’s ideals too. Being a prince came with many responsibilities. He must be just like the king.
He never wanted to be though.In other words;
Arthur goes to the rebel camp to be a spy due to his father's orders, but he falls in love with the leader of the camp, Merlin.
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Merlin sometimes thinks he's been cursed. Not only was he born with extremely powerful magic, he also presented as an omega. A male omega in a world run by alphas that would see him as a prize or trophy, something to tie up and forget about. And now, he's in Camelot, the most dangerous place for someone like him to be. Merlin must keep both of his secrets close to his chest and stay away from Uther and other foes. But why does he feel a pull towards Uther's arrogant alpha son? And why is fate so cruel by pushing them together every chance it gets?
Arthur was comfortable and... not happy, but alright with his position in life. Sure, he didn't always agree with his father's treatment of people suspected of sorcery, but who was he to question the King? Until a scrappy, raven haired peasant calls him out for being an arse and then becomes his servant. But as much as Arthur tries to hate Merlin, he constantly finds himself being drawn to the enigma of a man.
Will they learn to get along? And will Merlin be able to help Arthur become the King he's destined to be?
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Taryan always felt she pulled the short sticks in life, but walking out of a dirty and unkept lake was a new low, even for her. Taryan would emerge from the water and stumble in the beloved story of “Merlin”.
After coming to terms of transitioning worlds, Taryan begins to think about her survival. This proves to be challenging with suspicious glances coming her way, mostly falling from the protagonist, Merlin. A secret conceiver himself, that is convinced more is at play with Taryan’s ploy of a servant girl with “amnesia”. Taryan decides she won’t limit herself to being just a “background” character and involves herself in changing the story.
This includes saving characters' lives, starting (unexpected) relationships, and trying to lessen the burdens Merlin faces, despite his inquiries of her background. Taryan will learn not everything is predictable with neverseen characters' secrets, a reveal of a bastard son, and dark themes Taryan swears never would have seen the light of day in the story. Taryan’s choices are also no easy tasks, no thanks to a certain dragon that advises her own death and a destiny-bound warlock who might heed its advice.(PLZ NOTE- in Taryan’s universe, “Merlin” is a book series)
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The first thing Arthur remembers is water.
And Merlin.
He wakes in a familiar Camelot that feels just slightly... wrong. The sun is too still. The smiles too perfect. And Merlin - always there, always watching.
He doesn't tell him the truth, though...
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A hidden cave, tucked away from the world, holds memories of Arthur and Merlin's most vulnerable moments — from stolen kisses and heated arguments to quiet nights of comfort and longing.
Years pass, kingdoms rise and fall, and the world changes beyond recognition, but the cave remains the same — a timeless keeper of their love, pain, and all the unspoken words left behind.
It's a story of love that never quite fit into the world around them, of two souls finding solace in a place where time seemed to stand still. Even as centuries go by, the cave remembers it all.Merlin belongs to BBC, I do not own it. I write just for fun.
Actually the story is quite short, still I hope tag slow burn will suit here.
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When kings forget mercy, legends rise from ash.Arthur Pendragon rules Camelot with fire and fear. Merlin, once his closest companion, fades into shadow—until innocent blood turns silence into rebellion. Emrys rises, and the crown trembles.
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In the wake of a battle that should have ended everything, Arthur Pendragon wakes to a kingdom uncertain and a future unwritten. At his side is Merlin—steadfast, changed, and carrying truths too long kept hidden.
As Camelot begins to heal, so must its king and his most loyal companion. But recovery is never simple. Between shifting loyalties, lingering wounds, and the weight of what was never said, Merlin and Arthur must navigate what it means to lead, to trust, and to choose each other—openly.
Whumptober 2024 Prompt Day 25: SURGERY | stitches | being monitored | “it's for your own good”
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- Part 25 of Whumptober2024
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Arthur Pendragon has spent his whole life untouched—by kindness, by desire, or anything resembling real intimacy. It never mattered. Not until a certain annoying manservant came to Camelot—Merlin—who disregarded all strict royal etiquette and showed no restraint when it came to sudden, reckless displays of affection. Now, there’s something impossible in the space between them, something Arthur doesn’t know how to name—only that he aches to close the distance.
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A slow-burn touched-starved Arthur Pendragon story.
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Guys, there was only one bed.
Guys, some obscure quest in the cold far-up mountains made them "huddle for warmth".
Guys, they might give in to this farm fantasy of theirs.
Can't I just put all the tropes in there?
This fic is rated MSI for Maximum Self Indulgence.
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Arthur is found by a little old witch in the woods and is cared for.
But the witch realizes that her magic is no good on him.Series
- Part 13 of Merlin and Arthur OneShots
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The Protector of the Gentle West by HadrianPeverellBlack
Fandoms: The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), Merlin (TV)
15 Jun 2025
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Thorin's Company is left by Gandalf as they enter Mirkwood. But, fortunately for them, another maiar decides to help them.
Even if he isn't a maiar. Nor an elf. Nor a man. Nor a dwarf or a Hobbit.
Well, at least he can control dragons, right?
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- Part 95 of Merlin Bingo 2024
- Part 11 of Merlin Bingo 2025
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Merlino ha salvato Freya, ha spezzato la sua maledizione… e insieme hanno avuto un figlio, William.
Per anni Merlino ha tenuto nascosta la loro esistenza ad Artù e a Camelot, ma una notte Mordred lo segue e scopre la sua famiglia segreta.
Da quel momento, gli eventi precipitano. Una storia che esplora legami, segreti e sacrifici, e fiducie infrante.
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Direttamente dai capitoli: Uno, tre, quattro e sei
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«E così abbiamo più di un segreto, Emrys. Chi lo avrebbe mai detto.»
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«Sei in mio potere Emrys, non c'è nulla che tu possa fare»[...]«Ho intenzione di farti soffrire come mai in vita tua»
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«Mi chiamo William e... e… sono il figlio di Merlino.»
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«Questo è la magia, per me. Non è diversa dell'aria che respiro o del sangue che mi scorre nelle vene. Io sono una parte della magia ed essa è parte di me. Non posso semplicemente “smettere di usarla”, capite?»
«No» rispose con indolenza Artù, scuotendo la testa con aria austera e impenetrabile. Il tono del re era freddo e affilato come la lama di un pugnale. «Mi dispiace, ma non riesco a comprenderlo.» -
Merlin and marriage by Shadya_19
Fandoms: Vita Merlini | The Life of Merlin - Geoffrey of Monmouth, Merlin (TV)
14 Jun 2025
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Arthur knows that everything is going perfectly well in his kingdom, there are no crazy sorcerers wanting to kill him, his sister Morgana strangely... the one who wants to kill him and usurp his throne, has she redeemed herself? He doesn't know but she hasn't attacked him since ever... everything would be perfect as long as a princess from another kingdom didn't visit his palace... since every visit from a noble/royalty from another kingdom always means marriage and having his uncle Agravviene behind him to accept this alliance... but oh surprise he gets because the princess doesn't want to marry him... but with his servant?
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The first time Emrys sees him, he almost doesn’t recognise him. He almost looks past the teenaged frame and the baseball cap, but raucous laughter slows his step and he finds himself turning, looking again, looking closer, longer. He keeps looking and the laughter dies eventually and whispers follow soon after.
It’s summer, a Tuesday, he’s out grocery shopping and there’s a teenaged Arthur Pendragon on the streetwalk, skateboard in hand and cronies all around.
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- Part 2 of The Ghost On The Shore
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To mess with a dragon's treasure is the epitome of foolishness. To be a dragon's treasure is a double-edged honor foolishly refused.
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Merlin experiences life as a dragon and Arthur plays the part of a princess
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- Part 1 of The Ark of Merlin
- Part 1 of A Dragon's Tail
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Merlin was trained as an assassin before he went to Camelot
He was sent to Camelot to kill Arthur
But he obviously didn’t
Because he felt some unknown connection to him
It was their destiny
You know, them being two sides of the same coin and all that
Chaos and magical adventures ensue
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Uther abandons Arthur at birth. He remains in Tintagel and is raised by a good Nimueh and educated by Catha warriors. The forgotten prince becomes a talented fighter, but he remains lonely and unloved. He is kind and noble, and without Uther's influence he never becomes a prat. A new prophecy emerges, one that still involves Emrys. Once of age, Arthur leaves Tintagel and joins with Emrys; together, they discover their shared destiny. This story is more about character than action. It is about a journey to find purpose and love.
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the pale morning sings of forgotten things by habituallywastingtime
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
04 Jun 2025
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It’s a daily battle, reigning in his magic.
But there is something wrong with his magic and there is something wrong with Merlin.
As Merlin finishes working the buckles on Arthur’s armor, he feels a creaking in his bones.
The moment Balinor’s pulse finally stilled on the forest floor, Merlin’s magic changed. No longer is his magic a flower waiting to bloom in his cupped palms, it’s an animal backed into a corner waiting to sink its teeth into the ones who put it there. The mutt at his feet has lost its patience.
There’s a flint being struck under his skin, generating sparks, seeking dry brush to ignite and swallow in flame.
Merlin is terrified.
He isn’t a seer, never mastered the art of scrying, but even he knows something is looming over the horizon.
or Merlin’s Dragonlord powers let him shift into a dragon, things go to shit, and then there are more dragons.
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- Part 1 of the dragon's roar