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I didn’t realize I could hurt you (I regret that I did) by sleepygecko for Viraha
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
01 Apr 2023
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Arthur gets the scare of a lifetime when he realizes he left an injured and defenseless Merlin at the mercy of the Dolma. When they are reunited, Merlin does not forgive him. Meanwhile, Gwen tells Arthur she no longer wants to be together after realizing he does not truly know her enough to love her if he didn’t realize she was enchanted.
Arthur, having hurt both people closest to him, realizes he needs to make some changes in how he treats those around him and seeks advice from some unlikely sources.Series
- Part 1 of A Simple Push
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Merlin had been given a choice.
Admitting the truth about what Morgause had said, admitting that Uther was indeed responsible for the Purge and Ygraine's death would have meant freedom for Merlin and for all those who had magic.
But Arthur would suffer.
Lying about the truth, lying about what Uther had done, once again covering the king from the consequences of his own actions… it would have spared Arthur the pain of losing another parent. It would save Uther, a man who had never had compassion for anything or anyone, once again.
It would make Arthur hate magic once and for all.
Make Arthur hate Merlin, the profound nature of what Merlin was, forever.
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- Part 85 of Merlin Bingo 2024
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Just Between Us, I Remember It by TheDreamPriestess for FathomMeOut
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
13 Jun 2025
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Arthur knew what a Sigil represented; a concept he had been introduced to as a young prince, late on those evenings his father could stand his presence for more than a moment. A marriage proposal of the deepest and most romantic kind, a callback to the traditions of old – especially along the Pendragon line.
As such, his message was clear.
He was going to marry Merlin.
No matter what it took.
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OR: Arthur’s POV of ‘Just Between Us, Did the Love Affair Maim You Too?’
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- Part 2 of Just Between Us (It's All Too Well)
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It had to be a coincidence when Arthur gave into anything Merlin requested with just a few scritches to his head. Except it kept working. Really, Merlin hadn’t meant to discover Arthur’s little secret, but it was impossible to resist the power to influence the Prince of Camelot of all people. It wasn’t like Merlin was going to take advantage of it or anything. Surely, he wouldn’t use it for his own gain.
Or the 5 times Merlin gets want he wants from Arthur and the 1 times Arthur turns the table.
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- Part 10 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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“He practically ran into your arms, as if you were some damsel in distress!”
“WHAT?” Merlin questioned, blood thrumming through his veins. “Arthur hugged me?”
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Merlin's lonely and feels like Arthur doesn't care about him. Then he finds out that Arthur apparently hugged him, which is something that he definitely cannot remember.
Confusion ensues.
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What if Merlin and Hunith did run away with Balinor, never to return to see the face of Uther Pendragon again? Merlin, age 10, is stumbling throughout the forest enjoying his own little, isolated world until a mysterious boy makes an appearance. His name? Arthur Pendragon.
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At sixteen, Prince Merlin saw his kingdom destroyed and was forced into an engagement with King Cenred just because of his magic. Now, two years later and on the eve of his wedding, Merlin's crew takes him out on a final voyage before he's forced to give up his beloved ship and way of life forever in exchange for a life of darkness with Cenred. But it isn't long before the trip takes a turn for the worst and Merlin finds himself kidnapped yet again, this time by the unfairly hot and unbearably arrogant Prince Arthur Pendragon of Camelot, the very same kingdom with a reputation for making sorcerers’ heads roll. This should be fun...
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Arthur, Merlin, and the knights stop in at a local tavern for a hot meal and drinks. They don’t expect knights from the nearby kingdom to drop by as well or for one knight in particular to take a rather special interest in Merlin. And, honestly, they aren’t having it.
Basically Merlin starts a tavern brawl but really it’s not his fault.
He can’t help he’s pretty.
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"Arthur took one look at that unmerlin like grin and knew something was wrong. Before he could as much as stand up Merlin's eyes shifted to gold and the floor cracked. That awful grin extended as vines erupted out of the new Earth. "
i.e. Merlin gets possessed. It goes as well as expected.
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Just Between Us, Did the Love Affair Maim You Too? by TheDreamPriestess for FathomMeOut
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
14 Feb 2025
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Merlin knew what a Sigil represented; a concept he had been introduced to shortly after arriving in Camelot. A marriage proposal of the deepest and most romantic kind, a callback to the traditions of old – for those who appreciated such things.
As such, Arthur’s message was clear.
Keep it safe for my future bride.
And, well, he could do that. No matter what it took.
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- Part 1 of Just Between Us (It's All Too Well)
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Modern Merlin by kinkymastermind (writingcreature), writingcreature
Fandom: Merlin (TV), Merlin BBC, Merlin-Fandom
05 Apr 2025
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Unlike Morgana, Merlin doesn't have the gift of prophecy. That doesn't stop him from having magical dreams. When the magic runs wild and free with all his worries, it creates horrible dreams that leave him unable to speak. His family try and take care of him as best they can while they figure out why his magic won't always let him rest.
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- Part 79 of Quarantine Drabbles
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yesssss ... arthur, keep doing that to merlin and just never EVER stop ... :3
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Now that Arthur has realized just how much his manservant cares for him, he's determined to woo him, marry him, and live happily ever after.
If only it were that simple.
~A direct sequel to A Few Of My Favorite Things~
Alternate title: five times Arthur tried to woo Merlin, and the time he finally got it right
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Merlin works himself to the bone, trying to aid Arthur in all ways that he can. This causes him to forget about his own health but Arthur notices and realises how to help.
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A series of Merlin one-shots that each mostly began with either a random thought, or a dialogue prompt. None are related, so you can read them in any order. Some are funny, some are horrendously sad, and several are angsty with some hurt/comfort thrown in for good measure.
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A one shot where the knights take care of Merlin like the little brother he is.
Minus Arthur who takes care of him a little differently.
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In the time that Merlin has been at Arthur's side, he has discovered that he is actually quite reliable about the important things. So whenever Merlin has a problem, the first thing he does is go to Arthur for help and together they always find a solution. At least, for every problem not surrounding magic. That is the one problem he fears what solution Arthur may find.
Or a super fluffy 5+1 of the five times Merlin goes to Arthur for help and receives it and the one time he doesn't go to Arthur at all.
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- Part 7 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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It all makes perfect sense! by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
18 May 2025
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After years of increasingly dangerous magical attacks, Arthur finally decides that he should know his enemy, and cracks open a bestiary to study monsters. To his shock, the book talks about people who were *born* with magic, and suddenly everything makes a lot more sense, because one of the entries reads as though it was written with Merlin specifically in mind!
Alternatively: Arthur picks up the medieval equivalent of a D&D manual, and puts two and two together, but still somehow arrives at three
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When the well-being of Camelot's greatest hangs in the balance, Merlin undergoes the trial of the Arcane Dominion. He is alone, forced to enter a magical realm and confront a dangerous enemy in order to save his friends. Little does he know, those very friends are watching his every move. Trapped by the magic of the trial, Arthur and the knights are made to witness Merlin's journey - and discover some uncomfortable secrets along the way.
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my eyes burn but worth it
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this has the same vibe of garam and teekha pani puri on a cold-ish winter evening and im late to catch a bus home
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Four times they didn’t say it;
One time they did.
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The story of Merlin and Arthur realizing they’re in love, told through five standalone one shots. After Camlann AU.
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