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1 up in flames
The smoke clouded their view and left a heat in their lungs. It was impossible to see if Morgana was still in the room but that wasn't going to deter them. And as Arthur rushed forward, crouching down to an unmoving figure on the floor, Gwen feared the worst. (Set in s03e05. Merlin needs help making it out of the fire in Morgana's chambers.)
Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 5k+, favs: 8, follows: 3, 9/8, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Gaius
1 knights of no nobility
Merlin looked terrified, backed against the wall with two blades already embedded in the space above his head and to the left of his ear. Three guesses for where the next one was headed. (Set in s03e04. Sir Oswald's dagger doesn't quite miss.)
Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 2k+, favs: 13, follows: 4, 7/17, Merlin, Arthur, Gwaine
1 the donkey and the slug
Gwen smiled to herself, amused. Who knew whether Merlin could somehow translate the donkey-speak or had just become so fluent in Arthur's complaints he could anticipate them even in another language. Either way, at least they were keeping each other entertained. (Set in s03e03. Merlin doesn't quite make it through the goblin mischief unscathed.)
Merlin, K+, English, Humor & Hurt/Comfort, words: 2k+, favs: 6, follows: 1, 5/5, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere
3 where can I go (when the shadows are calling)
For such giant creatures, the serket's precision was immaculate. Merlin's body folded over, forehead grazing his knees as a silent scream clawed its way out of his throat, mouth open wide with barely a whisper escaping. (Set in s03e02. After the serket sting, Merlin makes it back to Camelot by himself.)
Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 3k+, favs: 19, follows: 5, 4/14, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Gaius
2 O drakon
Leagues away, Kilgharrah heard the Dragonlord's call with such clarity it was as though the words had been whispered directly into his mind. There was no denying it. No resisting it. A call of such power, there was no choice but to answer. (Set in s03e01. Kilgharrah saves Merlin from the serkets.)
Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Fantasy, words: 1k+, favs: 8, follows: 1, 3/31, Merlin, The Great Dragon/Kilgharrah
He would know
"He would know. Because the thought of finding out through some off-handed comment from a passer-by or from the impassive report of a news anchor— well, it left the uneasiness sitting sickeningly in the pit of his stomach." / Set in 2010. Michael is faced with the fact that, should anything happen to Alex overseas, he might not find out in a way he would like.
Roswell, New Mexico, M, English, Angst & Friendship, words: 2k+, 3/18, Max E., Michael G., Maria D.
Long Lost Papa Bear
James MacGyver left his son at the mere age of ten, but walking out and abandoning are two different things, and when his son goes from estranged family to current employee, his methods of keeping an eye on him are only made easier. (A look into James Macgyver's time as the boss of the Phoenix Foundation, knowing full well that his own son is working beneath him.) (James POV)
MacGyver, K+, English, Family, words: 5k+, favs: 3, follows: 1, 12/3/2023, MacGyver, Matty W.
2 dragon's breath
Merlin clamped his eyes shut as the immense heat washed overhead. He could practically feel the flames licking his skin. As Arthur's chainmail clad arm pressed against his side, it registered somewhere in the back of his mind that, unlike the knights, he was only protected by a thin layer of cloth. (Set in s02e13. Merlin almost comes out of Kilgharrah's attack unscathed.)
Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, words: 2k+, favs: 20, follows: 5, 11/24/2023, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Gaius
1 if you hold on tight (you'll come out of the rubble)
Arthur's heart was in his throat as he carefully made his way over, praying that at least one of his men was still alive. (Set in s02e12. Merlin doesn't quite remember to get out of the way in time after causing the ceiling to collapse.)
Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 3k+, favs: 18, follows: 5, 11/11/2023, Merlin, Arthur
2 a crystal's gaze
Soft-footed, Arthur crept around the log Merlin was perched on so he could talk to him face-to-face, expecting to find a moping manservant trying very hard to ignore him. Instead, he was met with wide eyes reflecting the soft white glow of the crystal. (Set in s02e11. Arthur finds Merlin looking into the Crystal of Neahtid.)
Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 2k+, favs: 21, follows: 6, 10/29/2023, Merlin, Arthur
4 my lungs breathing fire
A ragged gasp drew itself from Merlin's lips as the true source of his fear made itself known. One reveal of his magic, one slip up, and he could so easily be the next person executed on the pyre. And that terrified him. (Set in s02e10. Trickler's entertainment for the feast reminds Merlin that he's not the biggest fan of fire.)
Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 3k+, favs: 26, follows: 3, 8/15/2023, Merlin, Arthur
5 It could have been me (in that cage)
Arthur shouted into the cell before Halig's clenched fist could swing and find its mark. He would have admonished the bounty hunter instantly had his attention not been drawn to the figure slumped in the chair at the centre of the room. (Set in s02e09. Halig takes Merlin to the dungeons for an interrogation. Arthur doesn't quite get there in time to stop him.
Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 4k+, favs: 39, follows: 6, 7/2/2023, Merlin, Arthur, Leon
2 trusted ally
Merlin's heart had near stopped upon hearing Arthur's words. A sudden warmth flooding him, filling his very being with an unexpected hope at what the future could look like. One where magic was favoured, not feared... That hope didn't last long. (Set in s02e08. Merlin is thanked for being a trusted ally against magic.)
Merlin, K, English, Angst & Family, words: 2k+, favs: 9, 5/11/2023, Merlin, Gaius
do you see the light (at the end of the tunnel)
Guerin was incredibly lucky not to have short circuited his own heart in his attempt at restarting Alex's – something Kyle had admonished him for repeatedly since then. / Follow up to: I can hear the sound of your barely beating heart
Roswell, New Mexico, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 2k+, favs: 5, follows: 2, 5/2/2023, Michael G., Alex M., Kyle V.
I can hear the sound of your barely beating heart
Getting Alex out of the high security base and into a pod was the easy part. Resurrecting him on the other hand? That was a whole other, much more complicated, story. / Follow up to: rest in peace (and give yourself to harmony)
Roswell, New Mexico, K+, English, Friendship & Hurt/Comfort, words: 2k+, favs: 2, follows: 1, 5/1/2023, Liz O., Michael G., Isobel E.G., Kyle V.
rest in peace (and give yourself to harmony)
Alex had been gone for days with no contact. Complete radio silence. And Michael hadn't been worried. Of course not. No, he definitely hadn't been spiralling out, staring at his phone like a lovesick teenager begging it to ring. Only, when it had rung — when the wrong Manes man had flashed up on the screen — his heart had sunk. (Major Character Death)
Roswell, New Mexico, K+, English, Angst & Hurt/Comfort, words: 1k+, favs: 3, follows: 1, 4/30/2023, Michael G., Isobel E.G., Alex M.
3 Pieces on the ground (from the world that fell apart)
In a single day, one man had destroyed all manner of sanctuary for him and in that moment, Merlin had no idea what to do. (Set in s02e07. Merlin and Arthur discover the broken remains of the physician's chambers after the knights have searched it.)
Merlin, K, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 2k+, favs: 25, follows: 3, 4/9/2023, Merlin, Arthur
6 can't hide in the den of lions (can't move with your feet tied) »
Merlin groaned as he pushed himself onto his knees, whole body swaying slightly as one hand came up to clasp his head and Arthur had to force himself not to step forward and help. It would do Merlin no good to have him interrupt now that they were here. (Set in s02e05 / s02e06. After a long night of searching for Catrina's missing seal, Merlin is discovered and falsely punished.)
Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, chapters: 2, words: 13k+, favs: 27, follows: 12, updated: 3/13/2023 published: 3/12/2023, Merlin, Arthur, Gaius, Catrina
1 Sunshine and Roses
They lay there silently, enjoying each other's warmth and company, the last remnants of fear fading away. He was beginning to think that Alex had drifted off when he broke the silence with a half-muffled whisper. "How did you know how to do that?" (ft. Married Malex, petty arguments, snowstorms and an alien handprint.)
Roswell, New Mexico, K+, English, Sci-Fi & Angst, words: 8k+, favs: 5, follows: 3, 12/7/2022, Michael G., Alex M.
2 Giant Baby Rats
A roar of pain, cut off from reaching its full bellow as Arthur twisted the sword in deeper, ending the beast's miserable life. It dropped to the floor at Merlin's feet and he watched with a detached sort of curiosity as the animal that had been moments away from ending his life now lay still. (Set in s02e04. A wilddeoren encounter effects Merlin more than he realised it would.)
Merlin, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Fantasy, words: 5k+, favs: 14, follows: 3, 10/28/2022, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Lancelot