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Merlin came to Camelot harboring a life-threatening secret and throughout his years living in Camelot serving and protecting Arthur, he never thought that the prince might be harboring a life-altering secret of his own and that prince arthur was not all that he presents himself as.
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A retelling of Merlin with abo dynamics.
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Arthur’s past comes back to haunt him. He has people who care for him every step of the way.
(title from elton john song)
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Honestly, Merlin had thought telling Arthur about his magic, and revoking the old laws would be the biggest obstacles to creating Albion. Really that had all been the easy part. After a few teary, but heartfelt conversations Merlin was installed as the new Court Sorcerer and together they set out to unite all the lands in peace.
Apparently the biggest setback was proving to be their marriage status or lack-there-of. Who knew so many people cared about whether a king or wizard had a spouse?
Well, Arthur has an idea to solve both of their problems, if it doesn’t prove to break Merlin’s heart first. Because how was he supposed to let go after getting a taste of the one thing he’d aways wanted, Arthur’s hand in marriage.
Or my fake-marriage Valentine’s Day special no one asked me for!
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- Part 32 of Would You?
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When Merlin's magic is exposed shortly before season 2 starts, the path of destiny starts changing forever. Now on the run with Arthur, Morgana, and Gwen. Merlin hopes to convince Arthur that magic is totally good instead of him and Morgana just being an exception. Morgana, meanwhile, hopes to convince him to usurp his father. As allies are gathered and Arthur realizes the injustice in his kingdom, it looks more and more like he will have to act in a drastic way. A way he dreads.
Meanwhile, Arthur and Merlin are growing closer and closer and might just have feelings for each other. Something they probably should be better about realizing, considering the example of Gwen and Morgana right next to them.
In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom now rests on the shoulders of four, their names: Merlin, Arthur, Guinevere, and Morgana
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- Part 1 of Different Destiny
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“Maybe we can make our own, write our own story.”
“Maybe. Preferably one where we get a happy ending.”
“I’d like that.”
As the undead’s screams grow louder and their hands clutch at the edges of his clothes, threatening to drag him back into the darkness, a hand grabs his and pulls him farther into the light.
Or; Two boys find themselves in the apocalypse, with nothing but a desire for a safe haven and the ability to discover some type of light amid the never-ending darkness.
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Summary :亚瑟迟迟没有分化，梅林试图陪伴鼓励他。
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'cause I'm a little bit hurt but a lot more free by metalisthewaymydudes
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
12 Feb 2026
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The next morning, after hours spent studying the sketch tucked between her journals, Arthur decided.
He summoned a painter.
A week later, the finished portrait arrived.
He chose the place deliberately: the council chamber.
Let law be spoken beneath her eyes.
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- Part 5 of maybe in another life
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- 883
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Long before crowns shifted and dragons flew free, there was a quieter rebellion: a forbidden book and doubt.
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- Part 2 of maybe in another life
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Arthur Pendragon has finally claimed the throne, but the crown is heavier than he imagined. Weary of the relentless pressure from the Council to marry and secure an heir, he turns to the only person he trusts for an escape. Merlin, eager for a reprieve from the stifling court and a chance to visit Hunith, readily agrees to a journey to Ealdor. However, their quiet retreat is shattered when they stumble upon a lone child in the depths of the woods—a discovery that changes everything.
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Deep in the woods on the way to Ealdor, Arthur and Merlin stumbled upon a lone child. Though they took her in out of necessity, Arthur saw it as an opportunity, a life where he, Merlin, and this child could finally be a family.
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Arthur survived the battle of Camlann. Long live the King. But since his return, a door in his mind and heart has been opened. The bond between him and Merlin is shifting, and so is the balance of the universe. A new prophecy begins to take shape, one that reveals the missing note of a broken song.
More chapters and tags to come.
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Pour échapper à un mariage arrangé avec la Princesse Elena et ses terribles goûts en décoration, Arthur panique et invente un mensonge : il est déjà pris. Pire, il est engagé dans un "Courtisement de l'Ombre", une vieille tradition qui exige le secret absolu.
Mais quand la Cour exige de savoir qui est l'élu qui a volé le cœur du Roi, tous les regards se tournent vers la seule personne qui est toujours à ses côtés : Merlin.
Arthur décide de jouer le jeu. Après tout, ce n'est qu'un mensonge stratégique, n'est-ce pas ?
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'cause you're my king and I'm your lionheart by metalisthewaymydudes
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
08 Feb 2026
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The moment Arthur disappeared between the trees, the silence thickened.
Another rumble. Closer now.
Merlin lowered his voice. “Freya. Please. Let me help.”
She finally faced him fully.
And there was no fury in her expression.
Only hurt.
“You think I need guarding.”
“I think I cannot lose you.”
The lion burst from the brush. Instinct took over.
Freya loosed her first arrow, clean, precise. The arrow left her bow in the same breath the beast crossed the clearing. It struck deep, just behind the shoulder. The lion staggered but did not fall, momentum carrying it forward, fury burning brighter than pain.
It charged.
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- Part 9 of maybe in another life
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- 3,353
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After six days of being locked up, he could feel it bubbling trying to find an escape, but there was nowhere to go. No outlet. It felt like he was being held under. Not able to take a breath. Like his legs were trapped in seaweed and his body was itchy with salt water.
And it wasn’t even the worst part.
i.e babies first a/b/o story
(I'm not going to pretend there’s no dark stuff in here because there is, but there's a lot of cuteness too)
((Pls mind the tags))
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- Part 1 of You deserve to be loved
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Merthur receives a surprise neither of them expected, turning not only their lives upside down, but also those of everyone around them.
Will they be able to find their happy ending, while hiding everything from King Uther with the help of their friends?
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Stay tuned to find out and keep reading. It's going to be a multi-chapter story. The number of chapters is unknown yet, but more tags will surely be added soon. So stay tuned for updates.
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Part three of the Where the Quiet Things Grow saga
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Post Not All Dragons and Dandelions, a direct continuation of Beneath the Roses (though can be read without reading either)
·༻𐫱༺·After a disastrous confrontation with his father, Arthur Pendragon finds himself on the run with his soulmate. He learns that really, he knew absolutely nothing before Merlin came into his life, everyone he thought were his enemies are friends, his friends are all cruel people (one more princess joke Gwaine... see what happens) and his sister is a meddling witch. No, really.
Oh, and apparently his soulmate is a god.
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A story of subterfuge, humour, falling in love, overthrowing a tyrant king and cheese that tastes like apple pies... or something like that.
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- Part 3 of Where The Quiet Things Grow
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Arthur Pendragon has spent his whole life untouched—by kindness, by desire, or anything resembling real intimacy. It never mattered. Not until a certain annoying manservant came to Camelot—Merlin—who disregarded all strict royal etiquette and showed no restraint when it came to sudden, reckless displays of affection. Now, there’s something impossible in the space between them, something Arthur doesn’t know how to name—only that he aches to close the distance.
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A slow-burn touched-starved Arthur Pendragon story.
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Guys, there was only one bed.
Guys, some obscure quest in the cold far-up mountains made them "huddle for warmth".
Guys, they might give in to this farm fantasy of theirs.
Can't I just put all the tropes in there?
This fic is rated MSI for Maximum Self Indulgence.
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When Arthur is cursed (this time including Merlin), it is Merlin's job to find a way to undo it
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- Part 6 of Febuwhump 2026
- Part 2 of Cursebound
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- 905
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‘What’s going on, Merlin? Why are you… me?’
Lancelot was lying, was his first, quite absurd thought. I do not look cute when I’m confused.«»«»«»
At first, it’s just an ‘inconvenience,’ and although Merlin and Lancelot can’t figure out a way to break the enchantment, at least their bond grows stronger than ever. The snag? It all somehow leads to a discussion about allowing magic in Camelot… and the stakes suddenly get very high.
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farewell wanderlust, you've been, oh, so kind by metalisthewaymydudes
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
03 Feb 2026
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“You will be okay,” Merlin went on, voice trembling despite himself. “I’m the physician’s apprentice, remember? I can help you. I will save you.”
Freya smiled weakly. “You’ve already saved me,” she whispered. “You made me feel loved.”
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- Part 3 of maybe in another life
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The Protector of the Gentle West by HadrianPeverellBlack
Fandoms: The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), Merlin (TV)
01 Feb 2026
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Thorin's Company is left by Gandalf as they enter Mirkwood. But, fortunately for them, another maiar decides to help them.
Even if he isn't a maiar. Nor an elf. Nor a man. Nor a dwarf or a Hobbit.
Well, at least he can control dragons, right?
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- Part 95 of Merlin Bingo 2024
- Part 11 of Merlin Bingo 2025
- Part 8 of Merlin Bingo 2026