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He had followed him in silence to the edge of a tiny clearing in the woods. In the middle of it was a rock high enough to almost sit on, but Arthur had ignored it and stopped a little further on, his arms folded.
He had his back to him, which Merlin was momentarily grateful for because it had given him a way to catch his breath and hide any emotion from his face before the other began to speak.
It didn't take long. Only a few seconds of silence passed before Arthur's voice reached him in a painful whisper.
"Is this how it will be from now on? Will we ignore each other while pretending to enjoy someone else's company?"
Merlin closed his eyes, feeling the usual boulder weigh on his lungs. He wondered if he would get used to that feeling sooner or later. Probably not.
"Is this what you were doing? Pretending to enjoy Gwen's company?"
Arthur's shoulders stiffened, but he didn't respond.
"And let me guess," he continued, now blabbering on. "You think that's what I was doing too, right? With Lancelot?"
There was a moment of silence, and then Arthur answered, in a flat voice.
"Was it?"
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23 Feb 2026
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How Merlin had ended up dancing with Arthur in his chambers, he truly had no idea.
Yet there they were, with an extremely patient Arthur – more patient than Merlin had never seen him - guiding him and offering him gentle tips on how to move with the rhythm of the ballad. Although Merlin had landed on Arthur’s feet several times and had nearly throwing them off balance at least three occasions, Arthur hadn’t once scolded him or teased him.
He seemed relaxed, Merlin realised, catching the soft, encouraging smile on Arthur's face. It was strange to see him like that, especially since he had become king and his duties had multiplied. Yet now he looked unguarded, carefree.
And he was even more handsome than usual.Bookmarked by Allima
23 Feb 2026
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Perfect 10 (The Affectionately, Adoringly Remix) by Clea2011 for KimliPan
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
24 Jul 2020
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Merlin works in Gwen and Lance's coffee shop. And what every coffee shop needs is a postcard exchange, obviously.
In which Merlin tries a spot of matchmaking for lonesome Leon. Gwaine is not his first choice. And Arthur is absolutely not supposed to join in, whatever Gwen thinks. Of course, nothing goes to plan...
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30 Jan 2026
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Arthur Pendragon, decorated RAF captain, heir to the throne, university graduate and all-round VIP was sitting in a bingo hall. About to play bingo. It was an ordeal made worse by the obnoxiously cheerful bingo caller.
Arthur was never going to do anything kind for anyone ever again. But you know what they say - No good deed ever goes unpunished.
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28 Jan 2026
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"You...Are Emrys?" Arthur asked slowly. He turned to look back at Merlin who only offered a bright smile in return. It wasn't comforting. In fact, Arthur was fairly certain it was the same smile he gave when he returned Arthur's dirty laundry and tried to insist he washed it.
"I am." The man nodded solemnly "Though you may call me Alator."
Arthur had to fight to keep his face completely blank. Right. Fine. Okay. He held up a finger before gesturing Mordred a bit closer. The knight shuffled to his side, leaning in so he could hear when Arthur started whispering.
"What did this prophecy you keep mentioning say again?" He asked and when Mordred opened his mouth, held up a hand. "About me and Emrys."
"Oh," Mordred said and shrugged "You fall in love with him."
Arthur slowly turned back to Alator. Then back to Mordred.
"...are you sure?"
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Alator lives. This sets off a series of events that include: Mordred coming forward as a druid, Arthur learning of the existence of Emrys, Merlin asking Alator to please pretend to be Emrys, Alator agreeing, and Mordred deciding the best revenge is convincing Arthur that he is destined to fall in love with a man older than his father.
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28 Jan 2026
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Gwaine scoffed as he crossed his arms over his chest, chin jutted out as he resolutely shook his head.
"No way. We can handle ourselves without Merlin for two days...Well, some of us can." He clicked his tongue with a nod towards the other three. Leon frowned.
"What are you trying to say?"
"That we didn’t grow up with servants," Elyan snorted "I know it’s a scary thought but...we can actually survive a hunt without Merlin’s stew." He said. Gwaine gasped in fake shock.
"We don’t need a servant," Arthur piped up immediately, chest puffing out in defiance "Hell, with how Merlin is, I’ve pretty much been without a servant for years!"
"Great!" Percival said and jerked his head "Then let’s go."
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The knights go on a hunt without a servant because Merlin is sick. Obviously it goes fantastic.
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27 Jan 2026
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“You-” Ygraine said, stepping up to point a finger in Uther’s face. “You are a liar and a murderer. The fact you think someone as sweet and caring as Vivienne is destined to marry you is a tragedy in itself, but if you expect me to hand over my brother’s rightful claim to Camelot’s throne-”
“My claim to Camelot’s throne,” Uther threw back, face growing more red as Arthur looked between his parents in utter bewilderment. Merlin didn’t blame him. He had envisioned Uther and Ygraine’s love story to be more… well, less based in war and battles.
Ygraine’s eyes narrowed as she grabbed a goblet of wine and threw it in Uther’s face. A few of the guards shifted, but Uther only raised a hand to pause them, spitting out the wine with furious eyes.
“You,” Ygraine said coldly. “Are unworthy to sit upon a stool, let alone a throne.”
From a few feet away, Balinor scoffed as he sipped from his own goblet. “I kind of like having her as a hostage, Uther. She livens up the place.”
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In a desperate attempt to save Arthur at Camlann, Merlin tries to reverse time. It works perhaps a tad too well.
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26 Jan 2026
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Un récit épique qui vient guérir la fin de la série, tout en s'inspirant sérieusement de la légende arthurienne. Un petit bijou !
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Destinies are troublesome things... Merlin has lived with the knowledge of his and Arthur’s shared destiny ever since he came to Camelot two years ago, but an attack during a routine patrol sets in motion a series of events that could make or break the prophesied golden age.
Or, Merlin is hit with a curse that takes away his control over his magic, and the resulting revelations force Merlin and Arthur to face their past mistakes and to decide what exactly they want their future to look like.- Language:
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23 Jan 2026
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Un déroulé alternatif qui reprend plusieurs éléments de la série originale tout en les adaptant au récit. Une fin ouverte mais pleine d'espoir !
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Arthur's favourite street in his new neighbourhood had these lovely little gardens. Lush, impossibly green and touched by magic. Wanting some of their magic for himself also led Arthur to the man who crafted them.
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They weren’t out of the woods yet, Lancelot thought as he numbly started pumping against the man’s chest; if he had water in his lungs…any at all…he’d only been in the water for a moment before Lancelot had caught him, but it had been a struggle to get to shore and Lancelot may have done something wrong, something irreversible…
Lancelot was just about to ask for a little help when Merlin’s voice, strangled and shaky, interrupted.
“Arthur?”
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22 Jan 2026
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"...what?" Arthur asked blearily as the boy set down his food. Merlin didn't even pause as he went to the dresser and tossed some more clothes out of the cabinet. "You... You have an apprentice?" He repeated and squinted. "Why?"
"Oh, you know," Merlin shrugged, tossing a tunic on the bed "In case I die or something." He said. The boy blinked before glancing over at Merlin with pursed lips.
"You're not dying, are you?" He asked and Arthur had to shake his head to try and keep up with the conversation.
"I don't think so... But you can never be certain." Merlin told him with an air of stoicism. Arthur scowled. Honestly. This was ridiculous. Clearly, this was his servant's newest attempt to get out of work (or at least work less).
"Merlin, you're not getting an apprentice." Arthur told him. Merlin stopped to look at the king.
"I am. I have. He's right there. Say hi, Daegal."
"Hi!"
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Daegal lives. Merlin takes him on as an apprentice. Arthur isn't sure what's going on. Mordred is also mad for some reason.
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19 Jan 2026
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So Long, We Become the Flowers by writer__in__the__dark
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
19 Jan 2025
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Immortality is seen as a gift bestowed upon demigods in ancient mythologies. But for Merlin, death is the greatest gift anyone can give him.
Arthur Pendragon leads a solitary life until, in a spark of rebellion, he leaves his home to study painting in Camelot College of Arts.
They meet, one with eternity of memories burdening his heart, and the other with occasional flashbacks. A journey through dancing in pubs, long nights spent in the library, piles of Shakespeare, bitter coffee, and walking through the woods, and at last, the "once" and the "future" clashes with one other. Destiny unravels.
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13 Jan 2026
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King Uther might be liberal enough to accept his son's homosexuality, but he's still too conservative to allow him to marry a commoner. A nobleman it must be, and after a series of matchmaking meetings, Arthur sets his sights on the future dragonlord. It doesn't necessarily go well.
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12 Jan 2026
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Arthur ignored him. “What’s your name?”
The man deflated. “Merlin.”
“Merlin, as in, the wizard?”
“No. Merlin, as in, the bloke who was closing up shop but couldn’t because a royal prat barged in here and tested his remaining patience.”
“Doesn’t ring a bell.”
“Bet it doesn’t. Doesn’t seem like much goes on up there.”
“Well." Arthur forced a wide smile. "Aren’t you quite the charmer?”
uhhhhh in which arthur's the prince of wales and merlin hates him lol
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11 Jan 2026
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My entry to the Merlin Fluffalooza (2023).
My randomly selected tropes were: Modern Royalty, Fake Dating, and 'Music'.
Merlin meets a stranger when he goes to watch the sunrise one morning. Despite having never met before, there is something familiar about him that he can't put his finger on.
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The Mistletoe Conspiracy (The Mistletoe Madness Remix) by Elveatas (Ricecake) for SlantedKnitting
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
11 Jul 2020
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As a prank, Morgana has put up enchanted mistletoe all over the castle, which traps whoever steps beneath one until they've been kissed by their true love. As such, Arthur has memorised every single location of mistletoe to avoid being trapped and having to confess his inappropriate love for his assistant, Merlin.
And his vigilance pays off; he doesn’t get caught even once.
But Merlin does, which is worse.
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24 Dec 2025
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Prince Arthur longs for the kind of Christmas the songs sing about. Endless queuing to pay for gifts, though, isn't quite what he had in mind.
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23 Dec 2025
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Merlin grows up in Buckingham Palace. Unfortunately, so does Arthur.
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19 Dec 2025
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“My mommy's name is Nim. I'm Arthur. Like the king of Camelot,” Arthur bragged.
Merlin gasped in excitement. “My name's Merlin!” he said, beaming. “And my mommy—she says Merlin was a wizard and King Arthur's best friend!”
Arthur frowned in thought. “D'ya think we should be best friends, then?”
“I dunno. You're kind of mean.” Merlin told Arthur matter of factly.
“Well your ears are weird.”
Merlin's hands flew to his ears. “They are not!” he squawked.
“It's okay,” Arthur assured him, “this makes us even. So are we best friends?”
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Arthur and Merlin literally collide when they are five years old. From there, they slowly, stumblingly grow into their connected destinies as the king and his wizard. Written for Paperlegends 2013.
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18 Dec 2025
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Arthur is constantly getting bruises and muscle pain from his job as a knight at a medieval show. He's tried normal painkillers and other treatments, but they don't help. His sister suggests seeking out a magical remedy, which leads him to a little magic shop. He's not sure what to expect, but an adorable warlock with a smile that made his heart swell was certainly not it.
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16 Dec 2025