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    It's just all getting too much for Merlin. Destiny is too hard to keep on top of. He's tired and wants it to end. Arthur has a different opinion.

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    1,437
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    2
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    15
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    1
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    162
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    Arthur knows that Merlin's a dragonlord.

     

    With a twist. Being a dragonlord entails more than shown in canon. Just a tiny cozy fic.

    Series
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    English
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    755
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Kudos:
    69
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    2
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    626
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    Sometimes Merlin's emotions are too much to deal with. It's not like he has time to sit down and work it all out, but he does have a clearing he can sneak off too and get everything off his chest
    Written for Spooktober, Day 5. Scream

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    456
    Chapters:
    1/1
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    4
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    63
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    When Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table end up being attacked by a rouge sorcerer, Arthur and the rest of the knights are transported to the future without Merlin.

    They wake to an unknown forest with a note that says they are to go North if they wish to ever see their friend again. When they follow the notes instructions, they find a camp of Druids. Surprisingly, the Druids seem to know exactly who they are and keep saying that Emrys must see them.

    Now the knights have to figure out what this Emrys guy has to do with Merlin.

    Language:
    English
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    2,958
    Chapters:
    1/?
    Comments:
    5
    Kudos:
    141
    Bookmarks:
    26
    Hits:
    1,231
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    Merlin is visited by the Triple Goddess after he had finished dealing with an annoying Karen in his library trying to buy an adult book for her very young child. She tells him of a chosen one in the wizarding world who is in need of guidance, and, well, Merlin doesn't really have anything better to do to be honest. Or a choice. Besides, he's over 700 years old now, he needs some entertainment and DRAMA, what's the worst that could happen?

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    6,122
    Chapters:
    3/?
    Collections:
    1
    Comments:
    12
    Kudos:
    84
    Bookmarks:
    22
    Hits:
    1,464
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    Arthur notices Merlin is stressed and sore. He gives him a massage.

    Language:
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    4,216
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    16
    Kudos:
    890
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    116
    Hits:
    5,973
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    Summary

    Merlin’s been super stressed out at work lately. Arthur and Ainsley want to try and make him feel better.

    (Written for Merlin Fluffalooza 2023)

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    994
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Collections:
    1
    Comments:
    2
    Kudos:
    78
    Bookmarks:
    2
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    742
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    Arthur does what anyone would do to protect Merlin from some unsavoury nobles. He keeps him in his lap.

     

    TW: there is some non-consensual touching but it doesn't go very far.

    Language:
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    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    16
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    1,791
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    223
    Hits:
    15,234
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    He catches Merlin staring at him sometimes; when they're riding through the woods for one thing or another, when he's training on the grounds, when he's sitting through a verbal beatdown at dinner.

    He catches Merlin linger by his side. Though this, he is not too sure of. He tries to keep count when Merlin's hand warms the small of his back. But his heart flutters and he stumbles over the number as Merlin straightens out the shirt.

    Wishful thinking, Arthur. he reminds himself, that's all it is.

    Language:
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    1,321
    Chapters:
    1/4
    Comments:
    3
    Kudos:
    50
    Bookmarks:
    5
    Hits:
    572
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    Merlin gets a sudden call and rushes off leaving Arthur stressed.

    While Merlin starts his quest away from Camelot, Arthur must survive and pass his own trails while wondering if he will ever see his manservant again.

    *Title might change.*

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    1,461
    Chapters:
    1/10
    Comments:
    4
    Kudos:
    45
    Bookmarks:
    2
    Hits:
    467
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    Arthur is the only son to Uther Pendragon, magic-hating King of Camelot.
    Merlin is the most powerful wizard in existence.
    Their friendship is not only unlikely but potentially dangerous (for Merlin).

    Add into the mix a centuries-old curse that affects every person throughout the kingdom, and really, everything could go completely wrong.

     

    Or: If you fall in love with someone their name appears on your forearm. Merlin and Arthur, despite having many differences and sometimes arguments, get along, maybe too much for their own good.

     

    I am back, and editing and revisiting the first chapters. You can reread the edited versions or wait till I post the newer ones, love yall.

    Language:
    English
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    32,015
    Chapters:
    9/?
    Comments:
    57
    Kudos:
    334
    Bookmarks:
    49
    Hits:
    6,242
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    I started with one idea and then it turned into another thing entirely:/
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    Everyone is worried about Merlin, it's been that way every year for the past couple of years. The obvious answer to find out what was wrong was to follow him of course. Secrets are revealed.

    A simple act of friendly stalking turned journey to save the magic of Camelot.
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    [ "Surely you can't be that blind Merlin... Have you not felt a shift in the earth's magic?"
    He did feel it and he was a little panicked, but he was starting to freak out.

    "That's why I came... Freya, I could feel her... that usually doesn't just happen without a reason, right?" His words were a little rushed.

    "Someone is tampering with the earth's magic and it is affecting all creatures of magic..." his voice was tired, drained. ]

    Language:
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    21,317
    Chapters:
    16/16
    Comments:
    13
    Kudos:
    317
    Bookmarks:
    36
    Hits:
    7,236
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    The mark of nimueh, season 1 episode 3 rewrite.
    "“Please Arthur! At least let me show you magic isn’t evil! I can show you how it isn’t magic that corrupts, it’s only people. Magic is not inherently bad or good, it is just a tool, just like a sword! But it also helps create things, and helps people. Healing magic, magic to help crops grow, there are so many uses just let me show you.” Merlin was terrified. He didn’t want to die, he needed to stay alive to help Arthur. To achieve his destiny.

    “Okay then, show me.”

    “Really?” Merlin asked with a smile, forgetting the potential danger he is in for a moment."

    or

    Arthur has a braincell for the first time in his life and figures out Merlin has magic

    Series
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    Words:
    1,302
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    1
    Kudos:
    333
    Bookmarks:
    24
    Hits:
    3,725
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    Merlins been on edge all fucking day, so much so that it made Arthur go soft and ask what was wrong. Sure he couldn't exactly tell him he was the son of a dragonlord, but he could tell him something else
    (a retelling of the tavern scene, where Arthur pesters him to tell him whats wrong :) )

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    1,157
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Kudos:
    60
    Bookmarks:
    4
    Hits:
    1,170
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    Merlin decided to go back to school. But it's a hard adjustment and even harder classes.

    Luckily, Arthur knows what it's like.

    And he gives Merlin the comfort and familiarity that he so desperately needs.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    574
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    10
    Kudos:
    112
    Bookmarks:
    11
    Hits:
    1,090
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    When Merlin auditioned for the school play, he did not expect to be standing in front of the whole school... wearing a dress... and a wig... staring lovingly at Arthur Pendragon.

    Language:
    English
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    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    3
    Kudos:
    201
    Bookmarks:
    19
    Hits:
    1,556
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    Sometimes Merlin thinks he's crazy to enjoy serving Arthur but particularly on days like this. Arthur and Merlin have a falling out but it's hard to stay mad at each other.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    1,570
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    1
    Kudos:
    160
    Bookmarks:
    12
    Hits:
    1,675
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    It's too bright, too loud, too much, and Merlin can't handle it anymore. Thankfully, Arthur has very different plans and perfect timing.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    3,114
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Collections:
    1
    Comments:
    39
    Kudos:
    539
    Bookmarks:
    83
    Hits:
    3,293
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    The job of a Quartermaster is not without headache and stress, Merlin could tell you that first hand. After a particularly head throbbing mission, with an insubordinate Bors, Merlin comes home to find his partners have an evening planned just for him. Pampering and caretaking are on the agenda, and Merlin is the lucky recipient.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    2,266
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    11
    Kudos:
    88
    Bookmarks:
    14
    Hits:
    881
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    Merlin has made the decision to protect Mordred, but not everyone agrees with his decision.

    ~Part 10 of the series~

    Series Summary: To protect Mordred, Merlin confesses to having been a child soldier under Cenred's rule before coming to Camelot. This causes ripple effects throughout their lives that culminate into a tidal wave of disaster for the kingdom and its resident warlock.

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    572
    Chapters:
    1/1
    Comments:
    21
    Kudos:
    573
    Bookmarks:
    13
    Hits:
    6,098

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