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    By Any Means Necessary by

    Fandoms: Merlin (TV)  

    05 Aug 2023

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    In which Merlin wakes up and chooses violence, and decides not to rethink that choice.

    Or: Merlin realizes that, if he's going to keep Arthur safe and keep his magic a secret, he will have to get a little bit physical. Arthur has to rethink everything in existence when he's suddenly forced to confront the fact that Merlin can fight, and is in fact, bloody dangerous

    Or: The author randomly thought "Murder Twink Merlin" while re-watching the show, and decided it was his mission in life to make that a tag.

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    The Game of Lying by

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    06 Feb 2018

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    It's just Merlin's luck to get trapped in a castle with the knights and a crazy fae who wants to see how well he can lie. Fortunately, he's very good at lying.
    Unfortunately, the fae isn't too pleased about that.

    The knights are going to have a lot of questions if they live through this.

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    Leather Means Assassin by for Isthisusernameavailableornot

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    21 Apr 2025

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    By some magical accident, an older Merlin steps into Camelot, 10 years ago. Only now, he's buff and good with a sword, looks good in armour, is a fucking assassin, and claims to be Arthur's husband.

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    "The crest on it means you're a member of the royal family." said Leon, red-faced and about to burst a vein or two, making them all jump.

    "Something like that." Merlin grinned.

    "What?" Arthur choked out.

    "Oh we're married. Did I forget to mention?" Merlin asked with an innocent tilt of his head

    Or

    "Relax, darling. I've been begging His Royal Prat-ness for a vacation for ages. I'm starting to think you actually want to see me on my hands and knees."

    Arthur dropped his sword with a clang, felt the need to lie down for a while. Merlin laughed and took a hold of his bicep. "Come." He said. "I'm dying to see everyone."

    And Arthur let himself be man-handled and dragged along like a boy toy. Because this was his life now.

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    The Other Prince by

    Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology  

    26 Aug 2023

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    “Gwen, it’s terrible,” Merlin said. “He’s polite! He’s kind, even!”

    “And that’s a problem?” Gwen asked, dryly.

    "I’m going to have to go through an entire week serving the perfect Golden Prince, and then go back to my Prince Prat, and I think it’s going to break me, Gwen. He’s going to get me used to it, and then it’ll be back to mile-long lists, and being called stupid instead of spectacular and how am I supposed to handle that?”

    Gwen said, hesitantly, “I thought you liked Arthur?”

    “I do,” Merlin said, sounding even lower than before. “I have to.”

    * * *
    When a visiting Prince visits Camelot, and takes Merlin as his servant during his negotiations with The Crown, Merlin finds himself being seen in a way he'd always wished Arthur would see him, and doesn't know what to do with any of it.

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    Love Makes Idiots Of Us All (Or At Least, It Makes Arthur An Idiot) by

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    27 Jul 2024

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    A Few Of My Favorite Things by

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    01 Sep 2023

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    When Arthur decides that he should humor his Council and at least make an effort in finding a bride, he enlists the help of Morgana. Her solution? A list of questions about Arthur's favorite things: if one of his possible matches could answer them, well, that would mean he had a chance at happiness with them, right?

    At first, Arthur thinks it's a ridiculous idea.

    Then he discovers that Merlin, who has no idea what the questions are for, somehow knows all the answers

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    Sir Arthur, Not Of Camelot by

    Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms  

    27 Apr 2025

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    Uther, King of Camelot and father to Arthur Pendragon, was in mortal peril.

    This, in itself, was not news; Uther, by dint of a recalcitrant, bloodthirsty personality backed by military power and an unshakable belief in the Divine Right of Kings, had made a great deal of enemies in his day, and, in truth, made new ones almost daily.

    But this time was different, in that it was entirely Arthur’s fault.

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    After Arthur accidentally puts his father's life in jeopardy, he must ride out of Camelot, with Merlin at his side, on a journey with no real end goal in sight

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    A Loyal Traitor by

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    24 Oct 2022

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    “Galiad, fifth son of Chrockland, former Knight of Camelot, for your grievous crimes against the crown, I hereby sentence you to execution, death by beheading–”

    Galiad fell to his knees, ears ringing. He never should have tried to kill the King. It had been a stupid, reckless decision, and he could not believe he’d been so easily bribed into it.

    He had let his ego get the better of him, and now, here he was, on his knees in the throne room, fighting back tears, trying not to throw up all over the stone floor, begging for his life to be spared.

    And here’s the real kicker; he wasn’t even on trial for the attempted murder of his King. His Majesty didn’t know about that.

    No, Galiad was on trial for the crime he’d committed against King Arthur’s manservant.

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    They're Hobnail! by

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    01 Mar 2025

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    In which Merlin gets a new pair of boots, and Arthur regrets everything

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    Take A Letter, Merlin by

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    28 May 2022

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    Arthur is an emotionally repressed workaholic who is unhappily married. Merlin is his loyal and competent personal assistant. One Monday, Merlin comes to work to find that, over the weekend, Arthur has dictated a letter for Merlin that is about to change both of their lives.

    A song fic inspired by the 1969 classic, 'Take A Letter, Maria' by R. B. Greaves.

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    Old Acquaintances by

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    30 Oct 2018

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    Next time Merlin said he needed to be elsewhere, Arthur vowed to listen to him. If he had, maybe there wouldn't be a foreign king with a mutilated hand in the council chambers.

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    Never Knew What We Had (Until He Was Gone) by

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    29 Jun 2024

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    Arthur was at his wits' end when he caught Merlin walking out of the tavern, which led him to make a horrible mistake, one that proved to be the last straw for Merlin, who decided there was nothing else to do but publically quit his job and leave Camelot in a huff.

    Arthur never realized how much Merlin did for him-- or for Guinevere-- until he was gone; neither he nor his wife realized just how integral Merlin was to Camelot... and to their marriage.

    *Story is complete apart from final editing and will be posted in full over the next few days. Currently clocking in at about 20k. Explicit in the fifth chapter.*

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    Mystery Traditions by

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    28 Jul 2025

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    When castle gossip reveals an old noble tradition, it threatens to break not only Merlin's faith in Arthur, but the Round Table's as well

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    Home is Where the Hearth is by

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    20 Jul 2025

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    When Hunith falls ill, Merlin returns to Ealdor expecting quiet farm work and his mother's terrible herbal tea. He did not expect:

    1. Arthur inviting himself along ("supervising servant productivity")
    2. The knights, Morgana, and Gwen inventing increasingly ridiculous excuses to join
    3. His own childhood nickname ("Emrys") resurfacing at the worst possible moment

    Between delivering foals, terrifying local bullies, and spinning firelit tales that suspiciously glow, Merlin's carefully constructed "clumsy servant" persona starts crumbling. And Arthur—well. Arthur's too busy having a quiet existential crisis over why his manservant looks right with village children hanging off his arms and sunlight in his stupid hair.

    Featuring: Gwaine as protective chaos incarnate, Hunith's knowing smiles, and at least three knights realizing they've been outclassed by a man who talks to livestock.

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    If I could hold you for a minute (I'd go through it again) by

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    24 Jun 2024

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    They were in the Lake of Avalon, where many of his loved ones were buried. Merlin would not—could not—let Arthur become one of them.

     

    Gold enveloped them both, and Merlin knew no more.

    Or;

    Given a second chance after tragedy, Merlin and Arthur wake to find themselves back where their paths first crossed - with the foreknowledge that may allow them to rewrite destiny and realize Albion's shining future. Bonded in trust and no longer divided by secrets, can the legendary pair steer Camelot towards unity and heal old wounds? Or will new threats arise to test their commitment to shaping a peaceful new era - together?

     

    OR,
    The dumbasses go through the entire series again but this time with better communication skills, and more sex. (And hugs, lots of them)

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    The Trouble with Courting by

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    27 Jul 2024

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    Now that Arthur has realized just how much his manservant cares for him, he's determined to woo him, marry him, and live happily ever after.

    If only it were that simple.

    ~A direct sequel to A Few Of My Favorite Things~

    Alternate title: five times Arthur tried to woo Merlin, and the time he finally got it right

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    Withering, Blooming by

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    18 May 2019

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    When a noble visits Camelot with her servant-turned-lover, Merlin thinks he and Arthur may actually have a chance. But when Arthur uses the visit as inspiration to instead court Gwen, Merlin develops a tickle in his throat. Then a cough. Then flower petals.

    Beltane is a time for celebrating new life and new births, but Merlin will be lucky to survive until the festival, since the only cure for Hanahaki is to have one’s love returned…and Arthur doesn’t love him.

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    Alliances, Old and New by

    Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms  

    17 May 2025

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    With Vivian cured and Camelot's alliance with King Olaf reaffirmed and stronger than ever, Merlin prepares to visit another ally: Princess Elena.

    Yet, there are complications. Gwaine, more protective than ever, seems to realize that Merlin is still keeping secrets, and there are still those who oppose the idea of decriminalizing sorcerery. And, of course, there's the lingering question of Morgana's influence. Where is she? When will she make her next move? And what new threats might Merlin and his knights face as they travel the Kingdoms?

    ~a direct sequel to Bad Dreams; this will not make sense if you haven't read the other entries in the series~

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    The Seneschal of the King by

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    27 Mar 2025

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    Merlin and his new role as the seneschal of Arthur

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    Murder Twink! Merlin by

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    05 Aug 2023

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