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the dirt in which our roots may grow » by TheBookRider
In his few thousand years of living, Merlin never thought he would run into Uther Pendragon's child in the woods or that said child would want to live with him. What could go wrong?Merlin, K, English, Family, chapters: 20, words: 49k+, favs: 34, follows: 38, updated: 9/15 published: 1/13, Merlin, Arthur
325From the Start » by Reid Phantom
"Assisted? I'm pretty sure I saved your life." "I had the situation perfec- Are you trying to make me reconsider letting you go?" It was supposed to be a one time thing. Arthur let the sorcerer run off with his life in return for him saving Arthur's. He had never expected to see the boy again, especially not only two days later in Gaius's chambers.Merlin, T, English, Humor & Fantasy, chapters: 38, words: 123k+, favs: 374, follows: 475, updated: 9/9 published: 11/7/2017, [Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Freya]
4 Not Gone (But Forgotten) by TheBookRider
Even after peace had come to Camelot, Arthur couldn't shake the feeling that he was missing something - someone - important.Merlin, K, English, Hurt/Comfort, words: 3k+, favs: 13, follows: 5, 8/24, Merlin, Arthur
3 Shirt stained red by AGirlByAnyOtherName
He'd probably tell Arthur later that he'd felt extremely guilty about ruining his shirt, but in all honesty he barely considered it for a second. The prince had enough in his wardrobe, he could spare one to help Merlin make it halfway across the castle without bleeding out. (Set in s02e02. The assassin lurking in Arthur's chambers isn't so quick to let Merlin leave.)Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, words: 7k+, favs: 16, follows: 11, 8/13, Merlin, Gaius, Leon
30Three Wheels: A Year for Strength » by Requiem17
Do you believe in prophecy, Merlin? Or do you make your own Fate? [Post S4, Canon Divergence, Reveal, Part 3/3]Merlin, T, English, Friendship & Angst, chapters: 15, words: 107k+, favs: 23, follows: 28, updated: 8/11 published: 11/24/2021, Morgana, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere
1 The Hard Choices by Demitimelord42
Leon could always be relied upon to make the hard decisions. But this has got to be his hardest choice yet.Merlin, K+, English, Angst & Tragedy, words: 825, favs: 5, follows: 2, 8/11, Merlin, Leon
3 The Greatest Betrayal of Them All » by Demitimelord42
Written for Merlin Bingo prompt: ForgivenessMerlin, K, English, Angst, chapters: 2, words: 2k+, favs: 3, follows: 1, updated: 8/4 published: 7/29, Merlin, Arthur
12 Sanctuary Episode 15 » by Aini NuFire
Uther discovers the location of the Sanctuary and mounts an assault to destroy it. SERIES NOW COMPLETEMerlin, T, English, Adventure & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 3, words: 5k+, favs: 9, follows: 5, updated: 7/25 published: 7/21, Merlin, Arthur, Lancelot, Leon
15 Sanctuary Episode 14 » by Aini NuFire
When Morgana conquers Camelot with an army that can't be killed, Arthur's only hope is Merlin and the hunters.Merlin, T, English, Adventure & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 3, words: 6k+, favs: 11, follows: 4, updated: 7/19 published: 7/15, Merlin, Arthur, Lancelot, Leon
3 Merlin Learns to Branch Out by JKelly231
It seems that in every battle, Merlin resorts to dropping tree branches on the heads of his and Arthur's enemies. But surely there are several problems with this as a battle tactic...? In which tree-branch-dropping goes very wrong, and Merlin learns to branch out. (Also fair warning this contains a plethora of truly awful puns so continue at your own risk.)Merlin, K+, English, Humor, words: 3k+, favs: 10, follows: 8, 7/3, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Gaius
2 Dragon by Demitimelord42
Merlin has never known pain like this. Arthur just wants to find his friend. Written for Merlin Bingo prompt: MutationMerlin, T, English, Angst & Hurt/Comfort, words: 842, favs: 4, follows: 1, 7/2, Merlin, Arthur
13 Sanctuary Episode 11 » by Aini NuFire
While out hunting, Lancelot is captured by a strange woman who implants him with a fomorroh. His task—to bring her the dragon egg at any cost.Merlin, K+, English, Angst & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 3, words: 5k+, favs: 8, follows: 5, updated: 7/1 published: 6/27, Morgana, Merlin, Gwen/Guinevere, Lancelot
338A Man's Measure » by Sentimental Star
Three years have passed since Merlin's partial reveal of his magic. On the eve of their assault on Helios and Morgana's forces, Emrys must finally reveal himself in full. Quite without his knowing, it alters the entire course of Camelot's future—as well as his own, with the Once and Future King…EDIT: PT. 22 OF "KING'S GRACE" IS NOW UP! (Bromance or Romance. Ambiguous Relationship.)Merlin, T, English, Friendship & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 51, words: 148k+, favs: 499, follows: 519, updated: 6/25 published: 9/1/2014, [Merlin, Arthur] Uther, Leon
12We All Carry The Dead With Us » by Fatvbirhd
Merlin gets drugged which makes him see some... uncomfortable people. Set post S4.Merlin, T, English, Drama & Fantasy, chapters: 5, words: 6k+, favs: 7, follows: 12, updated: 6/23 published: 6/9, Merlin, Arthur, Gaius
3 Practice Makes Perfect (Sense to Arthur) by TheBookRider
When Merlin confessed to practicing magic, Arthur thought he meant magic. Not, you know, MAGIC.Merlin, K, English, Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 21, follows: 6, 6/22, Merlin, Arthur
22 A Sorcerer? Of course not! » by LoreenaLaufeyson
"Me, Sire? A sorcerer? Of course not." "You have magic! I saw you! And you don't deny it either!" Merlin rolled his eyes in the most ostentatious way possible. "Well yes, of course I have magic. I'm a warlock." "You just said you weren't a sorcerer!" "Exactly." Eventual fluffy Merlin/ArthurMerlin, T, English, Humor & Romance, chapters: 7, words: 16k+, favs: 45, follows: 32, updated: 6/15 published: 5/4, [Merlin, Arthur]
13 Sanctuary Episode 6 » by Aini NuFire
When the key to the Tomb of Ashkanar is stolen, it's a race to find the treasure buried within—the last dragon egg.Merlin, T, English, Fantasy & Adventure, chapters: 3, words: 6k+, favs: 11, follows: 7, updated: 6/1 published: 5/28, Merlin, Arthur, Lancelot, Gwaine
12 Sanctuary Episode 3 » by Aini NuFire
A wildfire threatens a large swath of the kingdom, prompting Gwen to test one of her inventions to put it out. But there's something in the flames they didn't count on.Merlin, K+, English, Fantasy & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 3, words: 6k+, favs: 13, follows: 8, updated: 5/14 published: 5/10, Merlin, Gwen/Guinevere, Lancelot, Gwaine
11 No Place for Magic » by Archaeologist
The Disir are demanding that Arthur bow to their will and embrace the Old Religion, allowing sorcery back in Camelot, or else Mordred will die. That's a problem as Arthur is fated to die at Mordred's hands. Merlin must choose, magic or Arthur's life, but what if the fates are wrong?Merlin, T, English, Drama, chapters: 7, words: 9k+, favs: 20, follows: 10, 4/13, Merlin, Arthur, Gaius, Mordred
2 Poison for the Prince by TheBookRider
Something wasn't right. Either a dreadful mistake had been made, or someone was trying to poison Arthur. Not that Merlin would blame them - Arthur was the prattiest prat to prat Camelot, but his dying? That just wouldn't do.Merlin, K, English, Drama, words: 5k+, favs: 15, follows: 7, 4/6, Merlin, Arthur