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Merlin erased his memory from his life. Forgetting everything about Camelot, forgetting that he is the great sorcerer. He was done and now he was free to live his life.
So it was only fate’s design that as soon as Merlin casted the spell that Arthur returned, trying to find Merlin. The only issue is: Merlin can’t remember him.
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Merlin has secrets.
Some of them more obvious than others.
But when his family comes to town, declaring him their royal daughter and Arthur's fiance.... things get a little out of his control.
Good thing Uther Pendragon isn't as much of a horrible king as you'd expect.Warning: Mentions of transphobia, and good Uther Pendragon lmao.
Also Merlin has some personal issues about periods.
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Edit: In the story, Uther referrs to Merlin as "being cursed at birth to be born in the wrong body". To clarify: Being trans is NOT a curse.
I did not reedit the part, despite being made aware of the problem, because the reaction still fits to Uther's character and it may still be true to some people.
You're valid and beautiful people and the only curse you're under is other people's ignorance and blatant hatred against you.
I apologize for my mistake.A.N.:// The title is ironic. Because that's what Gwaine calls Arthur at the beginning.... and the end. But you'll see.
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- Part 38 of Merlin's magic
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Arthur is being tested.A sorcerer makes a few dozen copies of Merlin.
Sorcerer: if you're really that good of a king, then you'll figure out who the real one is.
Arthur thinks it's easy. But all of these Merlin's seem to have a quirk of Merlin's intensified. It makes things difficult, because Merlin has days when he acts exactly like that.
Only one thing he knows for sure. It's definitely not the one who just defeated one of the other Merlin's with magic.
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Arthur reached for his sword, just in case. “What do you want me to do? Figure out which the real Merlin is?”“Exactly.” The mercenary’s eyes glinted with mischief and he suddenly looked much more like a threat. “These Merlin’s have been designed, based on YOUR thoughts about him,”
Arthur immediately flushed
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- Part 83 of Merlin's magic
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Arthur dies, but it isn’t over: the Sidhe offer him an opportunity to make it right again. Since he’s in the lake of Avalon, he cannot be fully declared dead, it’s like he’s floating between the gates of life and death. But Death has touched him, it’s not in their power to send him back to life. They can, though, send him back in time, to the other time he has been touched by Death. From the bite of the Questing beast. Arthur accepts the offer, and he wakes up in his bed, seeing his father sleeping by his sickbed.
So I’ve seen fanfics where Merlin goes back, or when they both go back to the startline, but I just had the idea, what if it was Arthur burdened with the knowledge of the future, more than Merlin, because the poor boy deserves some break. And it was fun thinking about what decisions would Arthur make, if he had to do it all over again. For Arthur the Questing Beast was like five years ago or more, so he doesn’t fully remember everything, just main events. For example he remembers that the Lady Catrina was a troll, but he doesn’t remember that it was Cedric, who was possessed by Cornelius Sigan.
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Fit Bloke yanks the books from his hands harshly, unbalancing Merlin, making him have to stop himself from face planting by bracing a hand on the floor. Giving him a disgusted look, Fit Bloke sneers, “Get up, you look ridiculous,” before briskly walking away in the opposite direction, his leg connecting with Merlin’s shoulder and knocking him over again.
“Prat,” Merlin says, collecting himself and getting up. Fit Bloke may be a prat, and an arse, but the view of his bum when he strutted away wasn’t bad at all. In fact, it was a very peachy bum, probably from footie....
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They say falling in love can't kill you, but Arthur and the flowers in his lungs would disagree. If only Merlin wasn't so hard to fall out of love with.
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Merthur hanahaki with a happy ending.
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Stupid "infatuation" (it's love. Arthur is in love) by Theroundbartable
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
05 Jan 2023
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After the events of Arthur's almost betrothal, he figures he's in love with Merlin.
It's a problem.
It's so much of a problem that it might actually be an enchantment.@TheMaskedLibrarianFri put it in better words (thank you so much):
"Arthur (An emotionally repressed idiot): Merlin, I think I've been enchanted because I have sappy feelings for you!
Merlin (Who has low self-esteem, constantly has his dreams crushed, and can't handle any more false hope): Of course! That is the only reasonable explanation!"
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Stupid "infatuation" (it's love. Arthur is in love) by Theroundbartable (WorkID: 44082951)
Summary: After the events of Arthur's almost betrothal, he figures he's in love with Merlin.
It's a problem.
It's so much of a problem that it might actually be an enchantment.@TheMaskedLibrarianFri put it in better words (thank you so much):
"Arthur (An emotionally repressed idiot): Merlin, I think I've been enchanted because I have sappy feelings for you!
Merlin (Who has low self-esteem, constantly has his dreams crushed, and can't handle any more false hope): Of course! That is the only reasonable explanation!"
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Arthur had finally put his finger on it.
The thing that had made Merlin stand out, the thing that had intrigued him about the boy ever since the first time he’d met him. The thing that was going to get him killed… Merlin had magic. Not only had it, but used it freely all the bloody time. It was only a matter of time before someone saw him do it, and then they’d report him to the king and Merlin would be dragged out into the courtyard and executed.
Well, not if Arthur had anything to do about it.
Mid series one, Arthur, for once not being totally oblivious, discovers that Merlin has magic. The problem is, having magic gets people killed and Arthur very much prefers Merlin alive. It turns out making sure nobody sees Merlin do magic is rather a full-time job however...- Language:
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In which Arthur Pendragon, who has long been plagued by his manservant's accidental innuendo and unknowingly inappropriate touches, is finally prodded into doing something about it
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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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In a world where Arthur and Merlin never went to Ealdor, Merlin is home visiting his mum. People soon are getting annoyed about all his talk about this Arthur chap, they don't believe for a second that Merlin of all people could be close to the king. Until the king pays a visit.
Written for prompt #87 at Merlin Muses Prompt Fest
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‘cause nothing lasts forever and nothin’ stays the same (except for us) by dazecorr for mochi_jimin18
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
20 Feb 2024
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He could see, in the corner of his eye, the tears glimmering in Gaius’ eyes that threatened to spill over. The soft smiles adorning his knights’ faces. Hear the soft gasps that escaped Gwen’s and Morgana’s lips.
With a flourish, Arthur drew his sword from its scabbard, the blade gleaming in the sunlight as he held it aloft for all to see. Everyone’s eyes fixed upon the gleaming steel, their breath held in anticipation. He placed the flat of the sword upon Merlin's shoulder, his touch sending shivers down Merlin's spine.
Just the way he wanted to do so for nearly a decade now.
OR WHERE arthur becomes the king camelot desperately needed and merlin gets the recognition he deserved. he also becomes a knight. just like he deserved to.
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Merlin is sneaking off to see a girl. Arthur's handling it very well.
That is, apart from these weird flowers he keeps coughing up. . .
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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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You Raise Me Up by antimorston (lasagnatheory)
Fandoms: Red Dead Redemption (Video Games)
06 May 2019
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As it turns out, Charles is the only person in camp who can pick up Arthur.
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Season 4 AU:
Merlin's carried Arthur's sigil around everywhere after being entrusted with it. One day he runs into trouble, where the wrong people discover the sigil, and he gets mistaken as Arthur's husband. While Merlin's life is being ransomed and Arthur is freaking out back in Camelot, Merlin manages to escape but doesn't know that he is now considered the king's consort. Cue shenanigans. -
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Arthur was not as stupid as many people thought, he figured out that Merlin was a sorcerer a long time ago. He just wished that Merlin would let him live in denial about it.
Merlin keeps trying to confess his love for Arthur, and Arthur thinks he keeps trying to reveal his magic.
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When Arthur was eight, Morgana Gorlois came to live in Camelot.
When Arthur was ten, he met two princesses from nearby kingdoms: Mithian of Nemeth and Elena of Gawant.
When Arthur was twenty, a cheeky peasant boy mouthed off to him.
Everything was different after that.
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Some friends make you laugh. Some hold you when you cry. And some help you understand who you truly are.
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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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Gwaine said he would give Merlin a sex toy.