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...“You shouldn’t be here…’s not safe.”
Merlin doesn’t stop, either not hearing him or ignoring the warning. Probably the latter.
He crosses in front of him, and Arthur notices that his shirt is splattered with blood. “You’re bleeding,” Arthur whispers.
Merlin continues. “It’s not my blood, don’t worry.”
Arthur’s brain tries to make sense of that statement, fails, and promptly moves on.
Merlin huffs in satisfaction when the last of the chains are removed. With nothing holding him up, Arthur slumps forward and falls into him, and Merlin lets out a little “oof” as he struggles with the sudden weight.
I love you, Arthur thinks, as Merlin grunts and lifts him up, throwing his arm around his shoulder, somehow lifting his full weight. I love you. Merlin's blurry face swims above him, glancing down at Arthur every few seconds in concern, trying to figure out a plan to get out of here with Arthur's depleted strength. I love you. I love you. I love you... -
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Arthur is dead and Merlin is grief stricken. However, the warlock is not ready to give up, quite convinced that he can change history. Convinced that this isn't the end.
A reworking of my first fanfiction, 'The Stone of Time' incorporating all my thoughts and head-canons about the show and paving the way for my first reincarnation series.
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- Part 1 of Master of Time
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This short story entails CEO Arthur Pendragon and the one that got away: Merlin Emrys.
With a Little Twist: Along with Merlin, follows two young boys of his. His tremendous bundles of joy yet bane of his existence.
Together, the two boys unintentionally pull the two lost lovers back together in the absolute most bizarre place: An airplanes’ first class cabin.
What else could be said in that situation but, “That’s my son!"
Who just so happens to grow up with a father like Merlin, one out of the ordinary.Disclaimer: Merlin has his magic solely for the plot however he wont be using it.
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The greatest warlock of all time may have lived in the Middle Ages, but he was not born into them. Rather, he was born in 1995. It was theorized that the reason for this was so he could benefit from a full modern education before stepping back in time to complete his destiny.
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Gwaine decides to court Merlin, and Arthur finds out about it. As the knights help their friends, and their king does the opposite in any possible way, things get a little bit out of hand.
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Arthur asks Gwen to marry him and Merlin decides he can’t bear to watch his best friend marry the love of his life and leaves.
After reading Merlin’s note, Arthur mistakenly believes Merlin is in love with Gwen and must decide between chasing after the best friend he’s ever had, and potentially loosing his fiancé.
Morgana’s snide comments are helping no one. Gwaine won’t leave Merlin alone.
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-and that hurts
It was never supposed to go this way. If only he had been faster, stronger-
Merlin’s knees hit the ground hard, dew from the grass soaking into his trousers, his eyes flickered over the crumpled, limp form of the king, his king.- Language:
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There was no force great enough in the universe to keep a girl from uncovering a new little secret.
or, Gwen notices something strange about Merlin. Across the castle, Morgana notices something strange about Arthur too.
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Sir Thomas had taken a step forward and before he knew it, Merlin was face first in the dirt, one arm twisted cruelly behind him and held down by a knee to the centre of his back. Merlin’s head was spinning, and his cheek—where it was shoved into the solid ground—was throbbing painfully. He swallowed thickly and held back the groan of pain that collected at the back of his throat.
“Haven’t you heard, mutt? Servants should be seen and not heard,” Sir Thomas whispered, lowering Merlin’s arm and placing it almost delicately on the ground. Merlin made a move to push himself up, but Thomas’ grip only tightened, holding Merlin’s arm flat on the ground, his knee still jammed into his back. “Now, I think I’m going to teach you a lesson. You’re going to learn to hold that tongue of yours before I cut it out myself, do I make myself clear?”
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While Arthur is away on official Prince business, Merlin gets into a pickle with Sirs’ Thomas, Ronan and Cassius. Unable to retaliate with Magic, Merlin is forced to grin and bear it.
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This is Rewrite of s02e04 when Gwen gets kidnapped and taken to the fortress but it's Morgana being jealous of Lancelot for saving the day and yearning for her favorite maid
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Merlin works the night shift at a small cafe, Magical Brews. Arthur is a night security guard at the Avalon Museum of Antiquities down the block. They meet on a rainy night, and it's magic. Just like all the other times before.
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Merlin Royal AU! Merlin is a Prince of Lothrien and Gwain and Lancelot are his knights! During The Purge, Uther destroyed Lothrien and now Merlin is hiding right under the King's nose. What will happen when Merlin becomes Arthur's servant? Will he lose himself or rescue his kingdom? Will Arthur rise to stop Uther or become even worse? Romance! Drama! Powerful Merlin!
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It's been centuries since the Once and Future King left the world, in his arms. Merlin has done nothing but wait for his return, but he’s getting restless. What’s a better way to spend his time than painting Camelot and its people? The only thing is: Merlin can’t seem to remember anyone’s faces. A few surprise reincarnations might be able to help him with that.
(AKA The Knights Return and Merlin is having his scheduled mental breakdown of the century. Also, where is Arthur Pendragon?)
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T.W. Grief/mourning, references to the end of this fucking awful show that I love way too much!
It took well over a full moon cycle for Merlin to be able to push open Gwaine’s chambers door. Well over a moon cycle before he could even make it into the knight’s halls without the heavy weight of remorse and regrets forcing him onto the ground with his breath refused to enter his lungs. Well over a moon cycle of a loud type of grief he was so very unaccustomed to letting see the light of day.
i.e Gwaine left behind a letter for Merlin before he left to go try to deal with Morgana.
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“I’ll fix it.” Merlin croaks. “I’ll fix everything. We’ll switch places. You’ll be back in Camelot in no time. You’ll see Gwen again. I promise.”
Arthur makes a noise of protest but Merlin shushes him. “I know you don’t trust me anymore but I will make everything right.” Merlin vows.
The sorcerer truly means this, Arthur knows. Sincerity is practically dripping from every word. It’s such a Merlin thing to promise, with that earnest and determined tone. It only scares Arthur more.
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- Part 1 of We're back bitches!
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When Morgana cruelly murders the Queen, it changes Merlin and Arthur's lives and relationship forever.
Work 3/5 in the Nook Fanfiction Challenge 1
Written by LockbearerSeries
- Part 3 of Nook Fanfiction Challenge 1
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Merlin's emotions are not as easily hidden as he thinks they are, nor are his friends as oblivious as he expects them to be. They can't make Merlin open up to them, but they can find creative ways to help him relieve those emotions. Namely, chores.
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Arthur, Gwen, and Gaius find ways to help their friend who refuses to admit he needs help.
Post season 2 finale, Morgana is still missing, Post dragon attack and Balinor's demise.
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[Podfic] it's what you do when you love someone by AppleSapling, BardicRavenReads (BardicRaven), CarCrash_Collabs, Flowerparrish Pod Collabs (Flowerparrish), lilolilyrae, Nymphie_Wolf, part_the_salt (pass_the_salt), pezzax_multivoice, ReformedTsunderePodfics (ReformedTsundere), robinfaipods (Robin_Fai), septemberbells, with_hardship_ease
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
07 Oct 2025
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an epistolary retelling of merlin, where fate is a touch kinder than it once was.
or: merlin writes letters to will, hunith gives morgana a much-needed haircut, and they all share custody of aithusa.
Podfic of it's what you do when you love someone written by withhardshipease for PodTogether 2025.
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it's what you do when you love someone by AppleSapling, with_hardship_ease
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
07 Oct 2025
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an epistolary retelling of merlin, where fate is a touch kinder than it once was.
or: merlin writes letters to will, hunith gives morgana a much-needed haircut, and they all share custody of aithusa.
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It was a bit bizarre being like this. Strangeness written in every new muscle, in every lacking weight, in every gained part. Having to change her gait, how she moved, even how she breathed due to the bits she was now lacking and the ones she had sitting weirdly between her thighs.
Gwen was trying very hard not to think about it. But well it was a sort of all encompassing thing, being in Merlin’s body.
i.e Merwainefest body switch... just probably not in the way you were expecting.
Written for day 3: “now it’s time for some fun” + body swap au