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After going missing during a bandit attack, Merlin returns acting different. He's quieter, erratic and constantly staring at Arthur. Naturally, Arthur assumes the only logical explanation: Merlin has developed a crush on him. Arthur becomes determined to let him down gently...because he totally doesn't feel the same.
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A rewrite of s04e06 A Servant of Two Masters from Arthur's perspective where Arthur mistakes Merlin's murder attempts as Merlin having a crush on him.Series
- Part 3 of Your Destiny is Calling.
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Arthur's eyes widen minutely, and Merlin can see fists tighten by his side, but he doesn't move out of Merlin's grasp, doesn't show any other reaction. And Merlin has never touched Arthur like this, never so unkindly but he's reached a boiling point, the thought of carrying on with this thankless routine is agonising.
His voice is almost a whisper when he speaks next. He leans in closer, unable to look at Arthur anymore, instead he says his next words a breath away from his ear. "You could thank me on your knees and it wouldn't come anywhere close to adequate appreciation."
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In which Merlin is overwhelmed and underappreciated. Stretched thin between keeping the kingdom safe, playing the role of Arthur’s servant as well as the role of Gaius’ apprentice, and dealing with his magic, he snaps and quits. Arthur, of course, begins to realise the emptiness of life without Merlin. What follows is a mix of frustration, hurt, pining, and, finally, a reunion. Featuring the ever tired and concerned knights of the round table (except Gwaine, he doesn’t really give a shit.)
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Never in his royal tutelage was he told what to do when slimy, slithering men insinuate that he seeks company that isn’t his husband. Why did no one think to prepare him for this?
“Your silence betrays your guilt, Pendragon,” Rodreck grins, and then raises his hands in placation. “Don’t worry, we certainly won’t tell. It’s only natural to have a few sweet things tucked away. A squire here, a stableboy there, a handful of whores when the mood calls for it.”
And finally, Arthur has had enough.
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In which Arthur has to sit through yet another feast when he would rather be with Merlin, only this one is made much worse when his guests begin asking questions about his consort, and then about his loyalty to said consort. What follows after the feast is a collapse onto the bed as Arthur spends the rest of his night in Merlin’s arms.
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Merlin hums, making Arthur look back at him and Gods—Arthur already knows what he’s going to say even before his plush lips can grace the shape of the syllables. And yet, it hits him all the same, the gut punch of words delivered by a man whose praise seems worth its weight in gold.
Merlin leans in closer, breath almost ghosting along Arthur’s skin as the binds come undone.
“Good boy.”
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All the times Merlin calls Arthur a good boy and the times Arthur seeks it out, then what happens when the praise stops.
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Merlin didn’t know what was happening. All he knew was he was lost and hurt. He just wanted to go home, but everything was so big and scary. But the man with gold hair seemed very nice. He promised to help him find home. The only question was, could he trust a stranger.
Or Merlin gets hit by a spell and turns into a child and Arthur does everything he can to bring Merlin home.
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- Part 26 of Would You?
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One night. It was more than Merlin had ever hoped for, and yet not enough to fill the empty well carved deep into his soul. But one night with Arthur would just have to last him a lifetime.
It could be enough.
It would be enough.
But who could blame Merlin for keeping a little souvenir?Series
- Part 27 of Would You?
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Merlin thought he understood why Arthur had come. He had no regrets. He'd said good-bye to his mother and made peace with what his king had to do. He only hoped that one day Arthur would understand all that Merlin had done.
But Merlin had never been more wrong in his life.
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- Part 29 of Would You?
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A spell gone awry leads to some major complications for the Prince and Servant. Merlin uses a potion that will allow him to take on Arthur's pain. He just didn't realize there was one tiny problem with the potion. If hiding his magic had been a challenge before...how was Merlin going to keep his secret and his head now?
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- Part 28 of Would You?
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Arthur has had it! He’s done with Merlin and his stupid self-sacrificing, self-sabotaging bullshit! After a dramatic reveal, and an even more terrifying injury, Merlin finds himself struggling to let his body heal. Enter Arthur who is determined to make sure his new lover gets some proper rest.
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- Part 30 of Would You?
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Merlin really didn’t understand why Arthur kept assigning him more guards. He was Camelot’s Court Sorcerer and, oh you know, the strongest warlock to ever live. He really didn’t need the protection, but his stupid overly protective husband just refused to see reason. Though maybe all the trouble Merlin got into every time he left the castle wasn’t helping his argument.
Or the 5 times Arthur adds a new guard to Merlin’s protection detail and the 1 time Merlin does something about it!
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- Part 12 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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It had to be a coincidence when Arthur gave into anything Merlin requested with just a few scritches to his head. Except it kept working. Really, Merlin hadn’t meant to discover Arthur’s little secret, but it was impossible to resist the power to influence the Prince of Camelot of all people. It wasn’t like Merlin was going to take advantage of it or anything. Surely, he wouldn’t use it for his own gain.
Or the 5 times Merlin gets want he wants from Arthur and the 1 times Arthur turns the table.
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- Part 10 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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In the time that Merlin has been at Arthur's side, he has discovered that he is actually quite reliable about the important things. So whenever Merlin has a problem, the first thing he does is go to Arthur for help and together they always find a solution. At least, for every problem not surrounding magic. That is the one problem he fears what solution Arthur may find.
Or a super fluffy 5+1 of the five times Merlin goes to Arthur for help and receives it and the one time he doesn't go to Arthur at all.
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- Part 7 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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Mysterious business takes Arthur away from the castle for a few nights. But for some reason, he doesn’t want to take Merlin with him. In his absence, he asks the knights of Camelot to keep an eye on Merlin. When they agree, they have no idea what trouble they have signed up for.
Or the 5 times Merlin causes trouble for the knights and the 1 time he doesn’t.
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- Part 5 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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Arthur tends to stick his foot straight into his mouth and sometimes Merlin just has enough of it. When the two lovebirds are at odds, nothing ever feels right. This leaves Arthur with the herculean task of figuring out what he’s done and how to apologize.
Or 5 times Merlin won’t talk to Arthur and the 1 time he really needs to shut up.
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- Part 4 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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The five times that Merlin unknowingly uses magic in his sleep and the one time he realizes what he’s done.
Or Merlin sucks at keeping secrets and Arthur just thinks he’s the most adorable thing on this planet. So a bit comedy, hurt/comfort, and fluff all rolled into one short fic.
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- Part 3 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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Throughout Arthur's life a strange blue light has seemed to always save him when he needs it the most. All Arthur wants is to find out who is behind this little helpful light so he can thank them. The pieces finally start to come together when he gets a new manservant.
(previously known as 5 Blue Lights and 1 Gold, but that was a terrible name)Series
- Part 2 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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The 5 times Merlin doesn't know how to or is too afraid to ask for help and the one time he finally reaches out.
Basically Merlin is a sad boy that doesn't think he's worth being helped, but Arthur will do everything in his power to care for him.
***Now updated with Arthur's Point of View!!!!***
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- Part 1 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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Merlin was a kind and gentle soul, sometimes too kind and too gentle for his own good. Or you know, his own wellbeing. Arthur on the other hand, well…there was a reason that Arthur’s manservant was considered off limits. Any who dared harm him was not long for Camelot (or this world for that matter).
Or the five people Merlin unintentionally gets exiled, and the one he gets exiled on purpose.
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- Part 13 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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merlin panted softly to himself as he took a seat on the end of the bed, he’d just finished putting his pajamas on and was already out of breath. his back was sore and his ankles were swollen, while his belly was huge and round with the heir. “-and i told gwaine that if he believed he could outrun me, he was a fool.” arthur laughed low and throaty as he slid off his boots, having just come into their bedroom from a meeting with his knights.
“well, you’re all quite thick.” merlin hummed, steadying his breathing as he rubbed his belly. he was dressed in a simple gown as he slid into bed, holding onto his back as he stretched and laid down. he cleared his throat in an attempt to hide his labored breathing, tiring himself out from being so heavily pregnant.
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merlin is pregnant
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1,500 years -- and it's still not enough to escape destiny.
Written for Merthur Week 2021, Day 1: "I can't think straight with you!"
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