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205Something Completely Different » by
wryter501
A collection of short(er) A/U stories. Ch.1-4 Arthur Chooses a Mage-guard - future/scifi, child!Arthur&Merlin, more. (Also, Druid-Prince Merlin changes places with condemned captive Arthur... And inhuman!Merlin based on The Tempest...) New chapter! modern a/u; Arthur accidentally makes a crisis-hotline connection and a stranger-friend. (no slash)
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 22, words: 122k+, favs: 122, follows: 110, updated: 4/3 published: 10/13/2017, Merlin, Arthur
20We 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: 11, words: 15k+, favs: 9, follows: 17, updated: 10/6/2024 published: 6/9/2022, Merlin, Arthur, Gaius
76The Legend of Emrys (EDITED) » by
lamiabellascrittore
Merlin and Arthur go on recon mission. However, nothing ever goes as planned, and they get separated. Merlin is kidnapped. Arthur must find a way to rescue his ever loyal servant before the war begins. But what will he do when he sees Merlin at Morgana's side? What had she done to get the mighty Emrys to lead her army? Is Merlin still the Merlin Arthur was so desperate to rescue?
Merlin, M, English, Angst & Friendship, chapters: 53, words: 152k+, favs: 98, follows: 127, updated: 6/10/2024 published: 10/2/2016, Morgana, Merlin, Arthur
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Revelations » by
wryter501
A series of short, unconnected, in-canon-reveal stories. Tale 2: Alvarr's attempt to recruit Merlin backfires. Tale 3: Alator investigates why Emrys is failing his destiny, and plans to teach the king a lesson in loyalty. Tale 5: Merlin trades destinies, rather than lives. Mordred becomes Emrys, and Merlin flees Camelot to keep Arthur safe...
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 15, words: 82k+, favs: 290, follows: 183, updated: 11/15/2023 published: 11/3/2017, Merlin, Arthur
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The Fox's Net » by
Aleithria
When the screams of the dying invade Merlin's mind, something is stirring, and something is unearthed. [Reveal]
Merlin, T, English, Adventure & Fantasy, chapters: 24, words: 127k+, favs: 892, follows: 572, updated: 7/16/2023 published: 11/15/2012, Merlin, Arthur
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Sorcerer in Space (formerly How to Die in Space) » by
TheBookRider
"Is there any tea on this spaceship?" - After getting a distress beacon from an unknown spacecraft, Merlin picks up three new passengers and immediately regrets it.
Merlin, K, English, Humor, chapters: 6, words: 20k+, favs: 33, follows: 22, updated: 5/11/2023 published: 4/27/2021, Merlin, Arthur
6
5 Times the Round Table Realized How Powerful Merlin Is by
chasingbrooklyn
And one time they realized he isn't all powerful. Magic reveal, everybody lives AU, and Freylin!
Merlin, K+, English, Humor & Drama, words: 7k+, favs: 58, follows: 19, updated: 12/22/2022 published: 11/26/2022, Merlin, Arthur, Freya, OC
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Past Faults and Future Perils » by
wryter501
Ten years into Camelot's golden age, Morgana casts a spell of exchange to send Merlin into the past - and bring his younger self forward. Inexperienced and untrained, and surely much easier to kill... In the past, Merlin must somehow connect with a young king who still hates an illegal magic, to duplicate the spell and return both his selves to the proper times...
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 14, words: 118k+, favs: 196, follows: 157, updated: 10/28/2022 published: 6/6/2020, Merlin, Arthur
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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: 49, follows: 45, updated: 9/15/2022 published: 1/13/2022, Merlin, Arthur
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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: 42, follows: 17, 8/24/2022, Merlin, Arthur
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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: 51, follows: 19, 8/13/2022, Merlin, Gaius, Leon
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Three 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: 33, follows: 38, updated: 8/11/2022 published: 11/24/2021, Morgana, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere
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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: 15, follows: 6, 8/11/2022, Merlin, Leon
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The Greatest Betrayal of Them All » by
Demitimelord42
Written for Merlin Bingo prompt: Forgiveness
Merlin, K, English, Angst, chapters: 2, words: 2k+, favs: 6, follows: 2, updated: 8/4/2022 published: 7/29/2022, Merlin, Arthur
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Sanctuary Episode 15 » by
Aini NuFire
Uther discovers the location of the Sanctuary and mounts an assault to destroy it. SERIES NOW COMPLETE
Merlin, T, English, Adventure & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 3, words: 5k+, favs: 17, follows: 8, updated: 7/25/2022 published: 7/21/2022, Merlin, Arthur, Lancelot, Leon
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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: 20, follows: 6, updated: 7/19/2022 published: 7/15/2022, Merlin, Arthur, Lancelot, Leon
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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: 19, follows: 14, 7/3/2022, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Gaius
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Dragon by
Demitimelord42
Merlin has never known pain like this. Arthur just wants to find his friend. Written for Merlin Bingo prompt: Mutation
Merlin, T, English, Angst & Hurt/Comfort, words: 842, favs: 12, follows: 6, 7/2/2022, Merlin, Arthur
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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: 15, follows: 7, updated: 7/1/2022 published: 6/27/2022, Morgana, Merlin, Gwen/Guinevere, Lancelot
340A 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: 511, follows: 527, updated: 6/25/2022 published: 9/1/2014, [Merlin, Arthur] Uther, Leon