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A trap in the woods allows a meddling, mysterious stranger to render Arthur and the knights unconscious, leaving only Merlin and Lancelot alone. The two of them must complete 3 trials to get their friends back.
With Merlin's powers it should be a cinch, but unbeknownst to them, Arthur and the knights can see everything they're doing—and Lancelot has decided now is the best time to have a personal, in-depth conversation about Merlin's power and recklessness.
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- Part 5 of Living's Standalone Merthur Fics
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30 Oct 2025
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I've read this like 3 times already, 10/10
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After drinking something he wasn't supposed to, Arthur's demeanor regarding his manservant Merlin has entirely changed, leaving everyone to believe he had been snuck a love potion. But when it seems to be something else, a potion that amplifies existing feelings to an almost obsessive state, the only way to pull him back is for him to willingly participate in the spell needed to save him. What is Merlin to do when Arthur won't let him out of his sight and there are no other willing sorcerers within the kingdom?
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When Merlin went to trade his life for Arthur's, he was ready to die; but the Old Religion wanted his life, not his death, and Nimueh did not offer the bargain he was expecting.
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23 Oct 2025
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When Arthur closes his eyes and whispers his last goodbye, he is a king and husband. A warrior and diplomat. He is the last true great king of Albion and the one that brought war upon his lands.
When he opens his eyes, he is still all of those things.
But he doesn’t understand.
For one, he is back in his chambers. There is no Guinevere, and the servant that comes through the door is decidedly not Merlin. Arthur asks the lad if he’s dead. The lad fetches Gaius.
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one shot arthur character study spanning a few years - basically a what if arthur went back in time and got the chance to do it again but short n sweet:3 -
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(Yes, I changed my username. It’s still me!)
Essentially a combination rewrite and sequel to my earlier work, Siren Song!
Merlin and Arthur set out on a voyage to hunt down a siren that has been terrorizing a neighboring kingdom. They discover that they are the only ones unaffected by the siren’s song, causing a medley of chaos, self doubt, and confusion; all things must come to light in the end.
Warning: excessive amounts of banter
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16 Oct 2025