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Every knight who's spent five minutes around Merlin and Arthur knows the secret.
They also know these two are one hell of a blind spot for the other. They'll be here to support them while they figure it out.
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- Part 8 of Quarantine Drabbles
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Merlin went through a lot in the decade before Arthur found out about his magic. Now Arthur's Court Sorcerer, Merlin does his best to hide when his old wounds play up, no matter how bad it gets.
OR 5 times Merlin’s scars made him struggle and 1 time Arthur found out.
(Chapter 1 posted during Whumptober)
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- Part 6 of Evedaser's Whumptober 2024
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“Where did you learn to do that?” Gwaine asked, following Merlin up the bank.
“This is how normal people fish,” Merlin replied dryly. “Not trying to stab them with swords.”“This is a knife,” Gwaine retorted, sounding every bit as sulky as he felt.
“Still, you didn’t catch a fish.”
------------------------------------------------------Gwaine saves a young Merlin from a beating and ends up with a new little brother to take care of on his travels.
Or, what would Merlin be like if he had Gwaine influencing him over his formative years?
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When Uther banishes Arthur from Camelot, Arthur is certain it's the end of him and everything he had to offer to the world.
Enter Merlin and the ragtag group of misfits he and Arthur collect on an adventure that takes them across the entire kingdom. Grappling with who he is now and who he will become, Arthur embarks on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, fate, and what it truly means to be a king of prophecy.
“Merlin??”
Merlin drops the reins and spins around, “Arthur!”
Merlin beams. Arthur’s eye twitches.
“What, exactly, are you doing here?”
Merlin makes a face, “What does it look like? I stole some horses.” His lip quirks up, “And some of cook’s pies. But that was just because she’s been such a harpy all this time and she deserved it.”
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“Well, we’ll just have to convince Arthur that’s not so bad, then,” Gwaine resolves. “I’m sure he can let you be a little magic, sometimes. On special occasions.”
Or, Gwaine comes back from a mission to find Camelot in chaos. He's got to fix everything by himself, as usual.
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“What’s wrong with you Merlin? You haven’t said a word all day. There’s something disconcerting about the absence of your incessant prattle.” Arthur’s voice had that funny little whine to it that showed up when he was trying to hide his care beneath a barb or a prod.
“I would have thought you’d be grateful for the reprieve, Sire” Merlin’s voice had been listless barely able to muster the energy to answer his King. His heart ached in his chest with the effort of showing up when all he wanted to do was hide himself away.
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In the aftermath of the Lamia, the Knights and Arthur must find a way to help their gentle friend return to them. Along the way Merlin learns that he is not alone and there is much that he can hold dear.
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- Part 7 of Beyond Merthur series
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Leon feels at peace when Merlin uses his magic to help heal his burns after the dragon attack. He isn't sure how to express his gratitude, so he just starts looking after him. After a time, Leon realizes that he's not just protective, it's more than that. He just doesn't know quite how to express it.
Merlin helps him figure it out.
(Mostly Leon's POV)
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- Part 35 of Merlin One-Shots / Writing prompts
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When a sorcerer captures Arthur, the Knights, and Merlin, he seeks revenge for Uther's wrongdoings by wanting to give Arthur a potion that will make him endure the pain of the worst wound received by everyone in their party, while everyone gets to see the vision of the wound being inflicted. 7 painful wounds. It's too much for one man.
Merlin knows he can't let his King take that. Will the sorcerer let him take his place? What happens when the Knights see Merlin's most painful wound? How does one survive a Serket sting?
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Arthur overhear Merlin's conversation with Agravaine.
Things change.
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- Part 5 of Fandom Free Bingo
- Part 4 of Fandom Bingo
- Part 6 of July Break Bingo 2024
- Part 9 of Multifandom Flash Bingo
- Part 11 of Bad Things Happen Bingo
- Part 8 of Bingo of our own
- Part 2 of Eclipsing Bingo
- Part 2 of Seasonal delight bingo
- Part 4 of Hurt and Comfort Bingo
- Part 3 of Lyrical Escape Bingo
- Part 66 of Merlin Bingo 2024
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When Merlin is drawn away from the safety of the city, Gwaine takes it upon himself to keep his best friend safe. But there’s more at work here than meets the eye, and the odds can’t always be in his favor.
Then again, when has that ever stopped Gwaine from trying?
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fucking stunning and luminous and glorious and I’m gonna cry. some of the best written gwaine i’ve ever read
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When the King is attacked in his tent on patrol and falls into an unending sleep everyone is worried. What they don't know is that Arthur is fine. In fact he is standing right here next to them, watching them all fret over his prone body. To stave off the boredom whilst a cure is found Arthur takes to wandering the castle and soon discovered a hidden side of Camelot he never knew about.
Or: Arthur's soul gets trapped outside his body and takes to following his servant around. He gets an interesting insight into Merlin, his servant's life and just how much Camelot needs the man.
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"Ah, Merlin," Arthur said, looking up from his desk. "I expect you have my speech ready for tomorrow?"
Merlin nodded and approached the desk. He bowed his head as he put the scroll down then kept it bowed before moving back and standing in front of him.
Arthur, immediately, was suspicious.
"Merlin? Is something the matter?"
Merlin didn't answer, just keeping his head down.
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- Part 1 of Empire For Two
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When Merlin Ambrose moves to his father's childhood home, the mountain town of Fern Creek, Oregon, to help his recently widowed Aunt Finna run the General Store, she warns him not to go near the old cabin in the woods. The man who lives there is a recluse and is likely to shoot him for trespassing. Of course, Merlin, being a child prodigy and genius computer hacker, cannot resist the temptation—the moment he sets eyes on the man, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to him.
Arthur Erickson is content, living in his cabin with Kizzy and Sixer, his two Australian Shepherds, forging beautiful knives and building furniture. The last thing he needs is a nosey and annoying neighbor kid poking around on his property, driving him mad, and asking questions that Arthur cannot answer. Arthur soon finds his defenses crumbling against that smile and the mirthful blue eyes.
When Arthur's past catches up with him, Merlin gets caught up in a game of cat and mouse with a serial killer. While the whole town believes that Arthur is behind the murder of a young woman, Merlin knows he is innocent. He refuses to believe that the man he has come to love is a killer and will do anything to clear his name.
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Based on BBC's Merlin, takes place post season 3 and leads in to season 4.
Arthur Pendragon has been crowned King of Camelot as his father's condition worsens. His coronation is celebrated with a fortnight of festivities.
Merlin shares some secrets and finds more acceptance than he thought was possible. His magic matures and he has trouble controlling it at times.
After an unfortunate encounter with Slavers, Arthur has demanded that Merlin take part in a training regimen including swordsmanship and hand-to-hand.
The Knights all know about Merlin's magic and have claimed him as their younger brother. Well. Except Gwaine, who wants more than friendship with the warlock.
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A Comfortable Exile by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandom: Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms, Merlin (TV)
02 Dec 2024
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"What do you mean, he strangled Merlin?!"
In which Gwaine punches the king and Arthur ignores his feelings.
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Uther makes his hypocrisy known to Arthur earlier than he does in canon and it changes the course of camelot history for both peasants and royals alike[THIS FIC IS CURRENTLY FULLY WRITTEN AND BEING EDITED. IT IS NO LONGER ABANDONED]
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Merlin stumbled back, the weight of the curse settling upon him.
“Merlin! We’re leaving you behind!” Arthur yelled from a distance.
Merlin groaned before walking back to join the rest of the group. Yet relieved he was behind so they couldn’t see his face contort in pain. He could already feel a connection to the sorcerer’s pain, like a phantom charge of magic had hit him. Though he did not bleed, the pain allowed him a glimpse of the torment he would endure.
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Merlin is cursed to feel the mental and physical pain that he brings others for Arthur's sake. Can he go on like this, especially after hallucinations began to haunt him?
Takes place after season 3 Merlin ends.
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Arthur receives an envoy of an Irish King to set an alliance. Turns out the visiting King is more interested in catching up with his cousin, Merlin.
(Used google translate for bits)
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- Part 19 of Merlin One-Shots / Writing prompts
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I can show you incredible things by HadrianPeverellBlack for childofmagicandmagicschild
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
05 Apr 2024
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Post-magic reveal, Arthur learns about Merlin's magic and their relationship suffers.
Both of them are scared and sad.This until during a hunt, Merlin saves Arthur from a spell and becomes his kid self.
How will Arthur react to his friend's (or something more?) fear?
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Arthur Pendragon is the most famous and influential editor in New York City. However, he is about to be deported back to England because his visa renewal application was denied. Determined to retain his position as editor-in-chief in Avalon Publishing House, he convinces his long-suffering personal assistant, Merlin, to temporarily act as his fiancé. And Merlin is willing to participate in the farce, but on certain conditions.
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