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In a world of humans, magics, vampires, and werewolves, Merlin is just trying to learn to control his powers.
What is it, to be a human? a witch? a vampire? a werewolf? Merlin can barely answer one of those questions, but now he finds himself having to answer all of them all at once.AKA: A was-supposed-to-be-rewrite of Merlin in a vampire/werewolf universe that ran off the rails and became something greater. (No longer a rewrite.)
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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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I had been lost to you, sunlight And flew like a moth to you, sunlight, oh, sunlight by RaveenaRiley
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
20 Jul 2025
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When Merlin realizes that some bald fucker was, in fact, imprisoning Aithusa, he is understandably feeling very guilty for having failed to properly take care of his hatchling. He’s also feeling very, very angry. And of the two of them, he decides the anger is better to focus on right now—after all, he can always wallow in self-pity later—and gets up to prepare for a prison break.
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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 momentBetween 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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Alliances, Old and New by Merlinfirstlastalways
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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- Part 3 of A Comfortable Exile
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A love story, told mainly through a series of letters between the Princess of Nemeth and the manservant to the King of Camelot.
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“Please fire me,” Merlin laughs. “I dare you to sack me for longer than two days.”
“You don’t think I can make it two days without you?” The idea is absurd. As if he needs Merlin of all people.
“You haven’t yet.”
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Or: Arthur doesn’t know what the point of his manservant is. (Until, of course, he does.
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- Part 1 of All That Your Love Can Bring
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Sir Arthur, Not Of Camelot by Merlinfirstlastalways
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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OrAfter 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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超短篇。
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- 中文-普通话 國語
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Leather Means Assassin by Katasstrobee for Isthisusernameavailableornot
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
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
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"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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Merlin and his new role as the seneschal of Arthur
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- Part 54 of Merlin Bingo 2024
- Part 2 of Merlin the seneschal of Camelot
- Part 6 of Merlin Bingo 2025
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A knight suggests that Merlin might harm Arthur with his magic. Arthur does not take it kindly.
Sarrum is angered by the return of magic to Camelot and visits with ill intentions. Merlin takes care of it.
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In which Merlin gets a new pair of boots, and Arthur regrets everything
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- Part 1 of A Land Of Myth
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Merlin goes a bit nuclear on some guards when Arthur's injured and being stubborn. Arthur witnesses something else altogether.
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- Part 4 of Ghost's Merlin Fics
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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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Never Knew What We Had (Until He Was Gone) by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
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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If I could hold you for a minute (I'd go through it again) by Merlins_hat
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
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.
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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?
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The dumbasses go through the entire series again but this time with better communication skills, and more sex. (And hugs, lots of them) -
Bad Dreams by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms, Arthurian Mythology
22 Jun 2024
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When Morgana and Agravaine attempted to take Camelot by siege, Merlin could only see one path forward: reveal himself, and push back their army. Now, with Agravaine dead and his secrets revealed, his relationship with Arthur seems broken beyond repair, especially since Arthur has sent him away from Camelot to represent the Crown's interest outside of the city.
Accompanied by Gwaine, Percival, and two new knights, Merlin must endeavor to reassure the Kingdom and its allies that magic can be a force for good even as he navigates the pressures that come from being a newly-elevated noble and Arthur's recognized personal sorcerer.
His quest begins with King Olaf and Lady Vivian.
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- Part 1 of A Comfortable Exile
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Something goes wrong on a hunting trip and Merlin is left with no choice but to use his magic to save Arthur’s life once again. It's something he's done many times before, but this time, he can't hide it or deny he did it.
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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.