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Takes the place of S5E8: The Hollow Queen. Sequel to The Process of Healing.
Arthur rescues Merlin in the Valley of the Fallen Kings after Morgana has poisoned him, but there are more troubles at hand. They seek to unite Camelot and Amata in peace, but Gwen is still under Morgana's spell and Lord Sarrum is either a friend or a murderer.
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- Part 2 of The Process of Healing
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“I’ve realized something about Arthur—about your version, that is. What it is that makes him so different.”
“And what is that?” Merlin mumbled. His body was stuffed with cotton, his tongue made of straw. The words tumbled from his mouth like stones.
“He cares for you,” Emrys whispered, “because he can control you. He believes you are simple; insignificant. You’re like a…like a pet.”
“That’s not true.” By the time the words left his mouth, Merlin already didn’t believe them.
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After stumbling across a strange stone on a hunting trip, Merlin and Arthur find themselves trapped in an inverted Camelot: a world where a Druid named Emrys is the king.
This other Merlin—charismatic, powerful and terrifying—has a strange obsession with Arthur, and Arthur appears to be falling under his spell. But nothing here is as it seems; and if Merlin and Arthur can't be honest with each other, they may never make it home alive.
(Now complete!)
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Merlin can't always use magic to protect Arthur and Camelot, so throughout Merlin's decade spent by Arthur's side, the knights of Camelot teach Merlin a thing or two about holding his own.
Or, 5 times a background knight teaches Merlin a different fighting skill, and the 1 time Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table find out (in the coolest way possible, of course).
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- Part 11 of Living's Standalone Merthur Fics
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When Merlin left for Camelot, he had been escaping more than just the fear of being discovered. For he had already been discovered by someone who would use his power against him. But after ten years of living at Arthur's side, he had nearly forgotten his tormenter. Until he appears in Camelot for a tournament.
Suddenly everything Merlin had built begins to fall apart and he is unable to save himself. Will Arthur notice what is wrong with his servant and will he be able to help? Or will he finally put his secrets aside and save himself?
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- Part 1 of The Essetir Nightmares
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What if Uther finished what he was about to say before Arthur blows the horn in The Death Song of Uther Pendragon? What if Merlin's magic is revealed when Arthur already knew about it but Merlin didn't know?
Uther reveals Merlin's magic and Merlin has a panic attack in front of Arthur.
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"You can take Daisy out to fetch the cloak-"
"How do you know that?"
Arthur closed his eyes, expression riddled with irritation before turning to look at Merlin expectantly.
"Know what?"
“The mare I use. You know I call her Daisy? I never told you that." Merlin explained. Arthur stared for a few moments. He could see the flicker of emotions pass easily over him. Anger, annoyance, exasperation, indignance, and finally acceptance...AKA the Five Stages of Grief (Pendragon Edition).
"You talk to the horse.” He pointed out. Merlin narrowed his eyes.
“I whisper to the horse."
"...am I supposed to not hear it?” Arthur asked. Merlin wondered how likely it would be that he also heard him whispering magical spells if he heard him murmuring to the bloody horse. “Also, only you would choose such a ridiculous name.” He muttered. Merlin swallowed. This wasn't a problem at all, right? Right.
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Merlin knows Arthur well. Better than he knew himself apparently. What he hadn't expected was for Arthur to know his servant just as well... This causes problems. (also known as "The Time Merlin Had a Mental Breakdown Over Arthur Being a Normal Human")
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"You can take Daisy out to fetch the cloak-"
"How do you know that?"
Arthur closed his eyes, expression riddled with irritation before turning to look at Merlin expectantly.
"Know what?"
“The mare I use. You know I call her Daisy? I never told you that." Merlin explained. Arthur stared for a few moments. He could see the flicker of emotions pass easily over him. Anger, annoyance, exasperation, indignance, and finally acceptance...AKA the Five Stages of Grief (Pendragon Edition).
"You talk to the horse.” He pointed out. Merlin narrowed his eyes.
“I whisper to the horse."
"...am I supposed to not hear it?” Arthur asked. Merlin wondered how likely it would be that he also heard him whispering magical spells if he heard him murmuring to the bloody horse. “Also, only you would choose such a ridiculous name.” He muttered. Merlin swallowed. This wasn't a problem at all, right? Right.
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Merlin knows Arthur well. Better than he knew himself apparently. What he hadn't expected was for Arthur to know his servant just as well... This causes problems. (also known as "The Time Merlin Had a Mental Breakdown Over Arthur Being a Normal Human")
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In which Leon stumbles across a group of new knights tormenting Merlin, and the sight manages to jar free the buried memories of his time under the Lamia's sway.
He does something about it, and about the feelings he has for Merlin that he's spent far too long ignoring.
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In the modern city of Camelot, the magical criminal Emrys’s calling card is found near the body of a murder victim. Merlin Wyllt, the man behind Emrys, has made a point of never hurting anyone during his criminal activities and is determined to find the real culprit and clear his alter ego’s name.
Opportunity falls into his lap when police detective Arthur Pendragon attempts to recruit him as a special expert on Camelot’s Magicside for the investigation. Apparently, Arthur also believes Emrys is being framed.
Of course, there is the issue that Arthur's father is the reason Merlin's father is in prison, falsely accused of murder.
And that Arthur is a prat, if a ridiculously handsome one.
But working with him seems a small price to pay for access to any information the police might have on the case. And Merlin knows Arthur is different from his father.
As the two men work together, they find themselves falling for each other. But can that work out, considering all that stands between them? And can they find the murderer before they kill again?
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A Comfortable Exile by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandom Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms, Merlin (TV)
11 Sep 2025
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How can Merlin be so competent and so useless at the same time? He could be the best hunter in the land! Arthur has caught him hiding animal tracks more often than anybody else has managed to find them! But when Merlin's connection to the forest goes wrong, Arthur must put his own hunting skills to the test.
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"Having been near you all these years, I am not unaware of the goings on of court, or the way you nobles like to do things.” He gives a half smile at that but doesn’t convince himself of his own humor, “I also know… that when a new king comes to power, he inherits his predecessor’s information network. His spies.”
Arthur leans back, folding his arms and narrowing his eyes, “That’s true, Merlin. I’ve been expecting whomever my father’s last spymaster was to come to me for days now. Do you know who it is?”
Don’t fidget. Don’t shift your weight. Goddess take you, Merlin, stand still. He clears his throat, “It was Gaius for a long time.”
The young king relaxes an imperceptible amount, and nods, “He’d have access to everyone, from villager to noble, and friendly relationships with most. Who is it now?”
Merlin stares at him, then spreads his palms helplessly, “Me.”
Merlin is Camelot’s spymaster and must reveal himself as such to Arthur when he becomes king.
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Prince Arthur is going to be a legendary king, and Merlin is happy to serve him. After all, Arthur is compassionate, honourable, and fair. Except when he isn’t.
It’s true that Arthur sometimes doesn’t treat Merlin very well, but somewhere along the way, Merlin just learned to duck or dodge the blows, and stopped noticing it. But this time, Arthur has crossed a line. And suddenly, Merlin starts to doubt everything.
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It was then that Merlin heard a Laugh. Chills prickled down his spine, and his heart stopped. It actually stopped in his chest – or skipped a beat... or five – because he felt it stutter back to life and pound like charging horses at the sound, because he knew that laugh. He knew it like he knew the gentle squeeze of Gaius’s hand on his shoulder, the loving press of his mother’s lips to his brow, and the ever-present whisper of magic along his fingertips.
The sun disappeared the day Arthur died, exactly four months ago, and never returned. They called it: The Grey.
A tale of loss, supernatural meddling, time travel, hidden identities, crazy twists, and love.
(Not Season 5 compliant.)
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wow this was really good
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Sir Elis stared at him for a moment, and a panic rose in the back of Merlin’s throat at the mad grin that spread across his face.
He liked this.
Merlin was going to be sick.
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When Camelot receives a new knight, he’s not aware of the countless exceptions made for Merlin. He’s just another insolent servant in his eyes, and he immediately takes a strong disliking to him.
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- Part 3 of Whumptober 2021
- Part 116 of Merthur Short Fics & One-Shots
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The First (and last) Biannual Tournament of Notor by LilyTheNinjaGirl
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
30 Jan 2025
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Merlin is excited to travel with Arthur for a tournament. However, servants are treated very differently in Notor than they are in Camelot. Merlin finds out the hard way and Arthur... doesn't react well.
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Everybody is protective of Merlin, and Arthur is realizing just how much and how many.
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- Part 5 of 30 DAYS DIALOGUE PROMPTS
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“He’s currently indisposed.” by InTooManyFandomsRay
Part 5 of 30 DAYS DIALOGUE PROMPTSSeries Information:
ID: 2129253
Words: 59,907 | Works: 30 | Complete: Yes | Bookmarks: 100
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• Knights of the Round Table & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)Work/Series Summary:
Everybody is protective of Merlin, and Arthur is realizing just how much and how many.
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All witches and warlocks are omegas, and Merlin is no exception. He's hidden his presentation since the second he set foot in Camelot, for being a warlock's mate would grant incredible power- power that people would go great lengths to possess. When King Cenred of Essetir visits Camelot, Merlin finds himself the target of a man determined to bend magic to his will.
Merlin would rather die than give his magic over to anyone but Arthur. It just might come to that.
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The arrival of guests from another kingdom takes the servants of Camelot's castle in a flurry. And not just by the level of work. Due to the difference of stations, a voice to stand up for themselves at the cruel hands of arrogant and abusive nobles is often buried. Such is the same for Merlin.
Fortunately, his friends notice and are there to help.
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The title.
Jk jk it's actually one of the best fics I've done and it's sad and I love it. Merlin and Arthur are sooo cute together and even though it's got a whumpy ending it's fab.-
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“If Arthur, maker of knights, can train a lowborn man to your satisfaction and prove we can strengthen our defenses from among our own, you will release me from this marriage agreement.”
To save Morgana from a loveless political marriage, Arthur has three months to turn a peasant into a knight. The only problem? That peasant is Merlin.
Otherwise known as She's All That but utter medieval nonsense.
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