15 Works in Panicking Merlin (Merlin)
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Merlin has magic,” Uther’s words hit Merlin like a ton of bricks, the spirit disappearing as if it was never there.
Merlin closes his eyes, letting out the breath he’s been holding. He feels his back hit the door behind him, holding himself up against it. He doesn’t look at Arthur, just waits.
One breath, two breath, three breath. Nothing.
Merlin opens his eyes, looking up, half expecting Arthur to have disappeared to alert the guards. Arthur is staring at him, he is stock skill, breath coming out ragged and uneven. He looks crushed and not just from expelling his father’s spirit but that must also have contributed to it.
“Arthur,” Merlin tries, swallowing when his voice shakes with the anticipation of Arthur’s reaction.
“Is it true?” Arthur asks, his voice quiet but stern, he still holds the horn tightly in his grip by his side, his knuckles white with the force.
“Arthur I-“
“Yes or no, Merlin,” Arthur interrupts, voice suddenly louder in the empty corridor, he looks Merlin in the eye while he nods wordlessly before looking away, “you-you do. You would betray me? You?”
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In which Arthur find out from spirit Uther about Merlin's magic. -
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Merlin lost Arthur five years ago and the pain still cut deep every time he got out of bed.
His panic attacks hadn't got any better in the years that had passed, in fact they had gotten worse. His breath often went too shallow, head spinning as he gripped his palms too hard.
There was no one left to help him either.
Mordred was dead, Morgana was dead, Gwaine, Lancelot, Elyan, Arthur... all dead.
Even Gaius was lying on his death bed in his old age.
Merlin was left with nothing. Gwen was busy trying to run a kingdom, Percival had gone off the rails after Gwaine's death and no one could get too close to him. And Leon, he was stretched thin trying to support everyone.
But Merlin had some things to sort out.
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He felt weird. It was interesting, to say the least. Like there was a tiny weight on his chest that was strapped to him and he couldn’t unclip it. Merlin started feeling it early in the morning but it got lighter as time went on. Now, here in the hall with lots of people talking and eating, too many hands with knives to keep track of, it started to get heavier. The invisible person in charge of the harness keeps slipping more and more behind the strap and it’s getting too tight.
Merlin has a lot on his plate, more than anyone really knows. So one night at a feast, he starts to panic. He always forgets Kilgharrah can telepathically speak to him, and somehow the stupidily vague, extremely unhelpful lizard knew that something was just wrong.
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“You heard me Merlin, leave,” Arthur tells him and Merlin knows he’s trying to sound authoritative but his voice comes out shaky.
"I thought we were friends," Merlin mutters, hoping to prod at whatever part of Arthur that knows him and trusts him that is left.
"So did I," the king responds and Merlin knows there is no point.
or...
Arthur survives his wound after the battle of Camlann but banishes Merlin for his sorcery. Merlin believes he will never return to Camelot again and Arthur believes he will never forgive Merlin. They would be quite wrong about that.
Here's a link to a playlist based on this fic
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- Part 1 of Castles Crumbling and side fic
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The Prince’s Servant -Merthur One shot by TheCrownless2
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), BBC Merlin, The Adventures of Merlin - Fandom
15 May 2024
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Merlin and Arthur find themselves “accidentally” locked in an old chamber… Oh what shall they do?
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It takes place a month after season 3. There are still a lot to be done. There's too much stress, and too many things to do. One day after a council meeting, Arthur walks into Merlin having an anxiety attack.
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Merlin is tired and old. He has vowed to not use his magic since Arthur died, and he has kept his promise. But suddenly his magic seems to have a mind of its own which causes...problems. Then one day Merlin opens his door expecting to find his CNA and instead finds a frat boy Arthur who has now been assigned to him. Which Arthur finds odd because instead of seeing an old man, he sees a boy not much younger than he. Chaos, grief, and destiny ensue.
Really wanted to go for a Howl's Moving Castle kinda scenario mixed with the angst and pain any good Immortal Merlin fic requires
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Diving in Head First (and Hoping For the Best) by Christine_Eponine_Watson
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
12 Mar 2022
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The ceremony to officially instate Merlin as Camelot's Court Sorcerer is about to take place, but Merlin's robes leave much to be desired.
This fic is a sequel to "In Shallow Waters". Please read that first so everything makes sense!
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- Part 2 of To Unpathed Waters, Undreamed Shores
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"What is the meaning of this?" Was all Arthur needed to say for Merlin to freeze and turn in horror. Because Arthur had seen him use magic.
Aka a dorky reveal-not-reveal.
// Day Five of 365 Days of One-Word-Prompt Fics (and my Eternal Suffering)
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Merlin has wanted a lot of things in his life. A lot. But there's one thing he wants more than anything, and when a mysterious sorceress pops up with a magic mirror and a truth spell, will he lose everything he's worked for, or will he get more than he could have ever imagined?
(I also posted this on ff.net yes I'm old-fashioned fight me)
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A strange look filled his eyes, as he stared up at Merlin. Merlin saw his lips move, but no voice followed the movement. Tired blue eyes started to shut, and terror spilled down Merlin’s face in the form of hot tears. This wasn’t how it was supposed to be… Wasn’t how it was meant to end… There was so much they didn’t get to do! So much Merlin didn’t get to say…
“Fuck, Arthur, stay awake!” Merlin ordered, his voice breaking in defiance of his will.
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- Part 3 of Merthur Short Fics & One-Shots
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Merlin had heard enough. He was sick of hearing this complaint from his mother. She does this all the time.
"When are you going to find someone Merlin?" She asked.
It's Merlin's last year in uni he was 22 and didn't want to hear this again.
"I have someone." He blurted before he could stop himself.
"Who?" Hunith asked eagerly.
"Ermm," Merlin dragged out as he looked around. His eyes focused on Arthur. Dammit.
"Arthur."
The one where Hunith wants to get Merlin into the dating world again, so Merlin lies and says he's dating his horrible flat mate Arthur. But is he so terrible?
Short one shot
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- Part 6 of Dribble Drabbles
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On the way back to Camelot after Will died, Merlin is quiet but not for the reason anyone expects.
In a fit of rage, Merlin blurts the truth and Arthur flips out.
Is a monster ever not a monster?
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Both Arthur and Merlin survive the ending battle and life goes on in Camelot. Arthur notes that Merlin seems particularly distracted and won't let him leave until he explains what's going on. Merlin can't bring himself to lie to him anymore.
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Merlin screamed, pushing his knees down hard and pulled until whatever it was was suddenly burst from the waters surface.