Whumptober 2021
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when the songbird cries in silence by TheCourtSorcerer for OnceFutureEmrys, Lyskari, Zaharya
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
01 Oct 2021
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“At least, tell me your name,” he huffed. He tried to keep his tone nonchalant, uncaring. He wanted to throw the man off.
The man hummed quietly, a curious noise, and Merlin felt more than saw dark eyes trailing over his body. He barely suppressed a disgusted shudder.
“Alynd,” he finally said. There was a pause, then as his footsteps began receding, Merlin heard him call over his shoulder, “I can’t wait to hear you scream it as you die.”
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Merlin was out gathering herbs when it happened. They ambushed him, clasped on the irons, and took him away.
Arthur, clueless of his whereabouts, was going to lose his mind. Until he receives a tip--word that Merlin's been kidnapped.
He doesn't think twice before riding out with his knights to bring Merlin home.
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- Part 1 of Whumptober 2021
- Part 114 of Merthur Short Fics & One-Shots
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“Did you steal anything from my plate?”
No, had been what he meant to say, of course not. Instead, though, when he opened his lips to let the lie slip out, he paled at what came out in its place.
“Yes, I always do, a sausage this time.”
His heart sunk.
He couldn’t lie.
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Merlin is slipped a truth potion, and really, he should have expected Arthur to find out.
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- Part 2 of Whumptober 2021
- Part 115 of Merthur Short Fics & One-Shots
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Sir Elis stared at him for a moment, and a panic rose in the back of Merlin’s throat at the mad grin that spread across his face.
He liked this.
Merlin was going to be sick.
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When Camelot receives a new knight, he’s not aware of the countless exceptions made for Merlin. He’s just another insolent servant in his eyes, and he immediately takes a strong disliking to him.
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- Part 3 of Whumptober 2021
- Part 116 of Merthur Short Fics & One-Shots
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“The other day, you asked me…if I trusted you…” he explained. When recognition dawned on Merlin’s face, he quickly repeated himself before he could look away. “Ask me again.”
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Arthur has a secret he’s guarded his whole life. Maybe, though, he can tell Merlin…
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- Part 4 of Whumptober 2021
- Part 117 of Merthur Short Fics & One-Shots
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Arthur’s heart sank when Gwaine pulled back and pressed his lips firmly to Leon’s in a quick kiss, which Leon reciprocated before stepping back and sitting down once more. He couldn’t believe it. He couldn’t believe it.
Gwaine was cheating on Merlin!
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On his way home, Arthur sees Gwaine out with another man. Thinking Merlin and Gwaine were in a relationship, he's horrified to find out Gwaine is cheating on his best friend.
Now, he's only left with one question. How does he tell Merlin?
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- Part 5 of Whumptober 2021
- Part 28 of Merlin In The Modern Era
- Part 13 of Merlin Bingo 2021
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Arthur’s stomach flipped when Merlin began walking away from him. A flash of panic struck him, and he thrust his hand out, grabbing Merlin’s wrist before he could think it through.
Merlin stopped and looked back at him with a frown. “Arthur, what—”
“I can’t remember what a hug feels like.”
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Arthur is just really touch-starved and finally lets Merlin in.
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- Part 6 of Whumptober 2021
- Part 118 of Merthur Short Fics & One-Shots
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"My husband and our men will find me!" At this point he said it more to convince himself than her.
She sighed loudly, stopping with her hand on the edge of the half-opened door. She looked back, eyes like ice and gaze indifferent as she slowly looked Merlin over. A sick smile twitched at her lips, and she turned back around.
"When we're done with you, Warlock, there won't be anything to find."
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Merlin is kidnapped once again, and it's up to Arthur to save him. Merlin only hopes he gets there in time.
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- Part 7 of Whumptober 2021
- Part 119 of Merthur Short Fics & One-Shots
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Merlin grimaced at the volume, his ears ringing. He tried to lift a hand to nudge Arthur, to grab his attention, and frowned when he found he didn’t have the strength. Even just moving his fingers felt like lifting the castle.
Maybe it wasn’t a cold.
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After a diplomatic trip to another kingdom, Merlin’s health drastically declines. Only, he refuses to believe it anything but a chill.
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- Part 8 of Whumptober 2021
- Part 120 of Merthur Short Fics & One-Shots
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stained with the colour of roses by TheCourtSorcerer for AeonTheDimensionalGirl
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
01 Aug 2022
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Slowly, he looked down. Arthur followed his gaze and inhaled sharply. Deep red spread out across Merlin’s blue tunic under one of his hands, wet and seeping onto his fingers. Blood. Arthur’s heart faltered as panic surged through him.
“You’re bleeding,” he breathed.
“I…suppose I am,” Merlin muttered in reply, his voice eerily calm. “Huh. My stitches tore.”
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- Part 9 of Whumptober 2021
- Part 156 of Merthur Short Fics & One-Shots