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Arthur overhear Merlin's conversation with Agravaine.
Things change.
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- Part 5 of Fandom Free Bingo
- Part 4 of Fandom Bingo
- Part 6 of July Break Bingo 2024
- Part 9 of Multifandom Flash Bingo
- Part 11 of Bad Things Happen Bingo
- Part 8 of Bingo of our own
- Part 2 of Eclipsing Bingo
- Part 2 of Seasonal delight bingo
- Part 4 of Hurt and Comfort Bingo
- Part 3 of Lyrical Escape Bingo
- Part 66 of Merlin Bingo 2024
- Part 8 of Merlin Bingo 2025
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Elia travels with her brother Gwaine, unaware that her life is tied to a royal secret. When her path crosses with Arthur Pendragon’s, she becomes entangled in battles, intrigues, and a romance that could change not only her destiny, but the fate of Camelot itself.
Author’s note:
This is an AU that diverges from the series canon. Some events and timelines may not match exactly, and I apologize for any variations. The story is set roughly between seasons 3 and 4, with creative liberties to allow Elia’s character development.- Language:
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Arthur Pendragon is a wealthy and successful corporate lawyer who suddenly meets Emrys, a low class escort who is hired to be Arthur's company for several business and social functions. However, things will get complicated during his week-long stay with Arthur because, as they will find out, feelings can't be control, and sometimes they are inconvenient.
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- Part 3 of modern retellings
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Hold my love (on the wings of a butterfly) by GabsTriesSomethingNew
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
05 Sep 2025
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A girl.
A small, tiny, young, cute, little, sobbing girl.
That was what Gwaine was left to deal with. In a mess of fire and ash and tortured dead bodies. A practically untouched little one with tears dragging mud down her face.
i.e Author finally getting to their Merwaine accidental child acquisition because Merwaine fest forced their hands
Written for Merwaine fest 2025 Day 1: accidental child adoption + h/c
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Arthur hates Gwaine.
Well, hate might be a strong word. Mildly despises is likely a more fitting phrase for how Arthur feels about his flippant, impulsive Knight at the Roundtable. Gwaine is one of the best Knight’s Arthur has, strong, fast and courageous to a fault. Gwaine would be easily the first to jump into a battle if he thinks any injustice is being done. That, is why Arthur keeps him around. He acts as a trial run to how Arthur’s people are going to react to every decision and decree he makes. Gwaine will argue, defend and be an all-round pain in the arse until Arthur changes his mind. Arthur, however, would never tell him what a value his council is.
Gwaine is a great, trusted Knight, but Arthur doesn’t trust him with Merlin.
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Arthur thinks Gwaine is trying to steal his best friend and he is not happy. Merlin gets hurt and they realise they're not so different after all.
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The young prince had learned to understand grief and its cruel, burdensome taunts. How the aching loss of someone shook the soul, rumbling like a caged wolf. Jumping to bare its claws and teeth. The unutterable sorrow could darken a humble heart, leaving resentment in its wake. He’d seen the unwavering despair and bitter hatred of a grief-stricken man. Arthur had often grown wary of fangs with callous words and sharp remarks. He skilled himself in hiding discolored bruises with the scent of pride, and hesitation with a perfected smile.
A king could not let a mere bite befall him or even a tear to grace his eye, and a king he would one day be. He was taught well of his duties. How to set an example, be the better of the greatest men.
So, when Arther Pendragon was informed of the king’s death, he only stilled within his bed. A stunned gasp caught in his throat, his hooded eyes downturn to stare at the sheets beneath him…
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After the sudden death of Uther Pendragon, Arthur is thrusted into the role of king. As he is haunted by his father’s expectations, he uncovers hidden truths about those he trust. One wonders what destiny has written in the blood and sweat of innocence.
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He grips the reigns in clenched fists, trying to stay mounted as his horse wildly dashes through the snow and underbrush, dodging trees in its panic to flee the beast that had frightened it. Merlin can hear the knights following on their horses, hoof beats pounding into the snow. He tries ineffectively to stop his frightened mare, but it is of no use, she keeps chase deeper into the forest.
“Merlin!”
He peers over his shoulder to see Arthur close behind, chasing the shrieking animal, which upon further inspection, Merlin realizes is another boar, this one overgrown and fiercesome. It’s tusks like daggers, the length of a man’s forearm, and razor sharp. With wide eyes he meets Arthur’s, which are staring back at him with poorly concealed worry.
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Rewrite of Season 3 episode 4 from Gwaine's POV. This sticks very closely to what we see in the series just with a little insight into Gwaine's thoughts and feelings. With a sprinkle of Merwaine for good times!
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The arrow shoots right towards Merlin spooking his horse. The horse kicks up throwing Merlin off.
He hits the ground hard and as dust swirls around him he hears Arthur scream "MERLIN". He lifts his head to see Arthur staring at him concern written all over his face. He's just about to tell Arthur he's okay when a bandit comes up behind Arthur.
"WATCH OUT" Merlin yells as the bandit raises his sword. The Knights turn but there is no time for them to reach Arthur. Merlin reaches out his hand, his eyes glow gold, he mutters a spell and the bandits drop dead.
I've separated this fic into 2 chapters so you can avoided the trigger warnings if you need to. 1st chapter is trigger free. Trigger warnings listed in author's note of ch 2
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When Arthur pisses off a witch, who curses him with a de-aging spell, Merlin is forced to find the right ingredients needed to counter the spell before its too late. All while dealing with a whining Arthur, who is determined to help out as well.
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Gwaine’s relentless teasing has finally pushed Merlin too far. With a single word, Merlin pins him to the wall using magic. For a moment, Gwaine is stunned, wide-eyed and speechless—for once.
But as the reality sinks in, he discovers something he hadn’t expected: being helpless under Merlin’s power isn’t terrifying. It’s exhilarating.Unfortunately for Merlin, Gwaine now has ideas.
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i won't take you for granted (because you loved me as i am) by bellamyblakru
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
14 Aug 2025
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gwaine gets captured to save merlin. merlin isn’t quite happy about that.
day 7: free day
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Merlin has a habit of keeping Arthur out of trouble, without the prince noticing of course. But when it's the warlock's turn to keep himself from harm's way he's not as on top of things as he'd like to believe, leaving the task up to those closest to him. A series of connected short stories featuring our favorites from Camelot and their mission to keep one selfless sorcerer safe.
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Each of the knights helping Merlin after he gets injured
TW is read the tags ig (It's an injury fic, you can guess)
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Morgana kidnaps Merlin after finding out he is Emrys, hell bent on getting revenge for the death of her sister.
Arthur is struggling to process Merlin's magic and years of lies, while also losing his mind with worry in the search for his friend as the chance of finding him alive dwindles.
Angst ensues.
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The first time Merlin walked into Gwaine’s life was a complete disaster. The best kinds of disasters.
He spotted Merlin in the tavern when he was having a pint of terrible mead.Having said that, it was pretty typical of him to want to do so. And it usually was a blanket term he said when he was not sure what he wanted to do for the night. However that day, Gwaine truly wanted to do nothing but drink.
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Scenes of Merlin caring for his king and scenes of Arthur caring for his sorcerer.
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- Part 17 of MERTHUR SAD AND SOFT
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Without a word, without hardly raising a hand, Merlin’s eyes flashed gold, and each bandit found themselves on their backs as if blown by the wind. Their weapons turned on themselves, and all at once, the battle fell silent.
Similarly, Merlin found himself collapsing onto his side, the last of his energy drained from his frail body. His mind and vision going black at once.Or,
Merlin is too tired to hide his magic, and the truth finds its way out. Now, Arthur is left to deal with the repercussions as Merlin fights his own mind.
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The knights tease Merlin for being soft and gentle, and Gwaine—ever the flirt—calls him “princess.” Merlin plays along, but the teasing wears on him. Gwaine notices and redirects the conversation. That night, in Gwaine’s chambers, Merlin turns the tables with a sultry look and a pointed comment about Gwaine being the real pillow princess. The shift surprises them both… but what follows feels inevitable.
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Merlin is bound with his magic sealed away. Gwaine is doing all he can to protect his warlock while trying not to actively bleed out.