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Arthur has always taken Merlin on every mission — unarmoured, untrained, endlessly reckless.
It never used to matter.
But lately, every danger feels sharper. Every close call lasts too long.
And Merlin is starting to notice the way Arthur hovers… and how the prince’s worry is beginning to look a lot like something else.
A slow-burn story about devotion disguised as duty, love revealed through quiet choices, and the people who become home when the world turns dangerous.
Love wins — even when it has to fight for it.
Written with a companion playlist (linked in the notes) :)
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14 Mar 2026
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Rich nepo boy Arthur Pendragon joins his university's queer club. And pretends to be queer, because he needs to write a paper about queer representation. But.... He has not expected this. This being the leader of the club, namely Merlins Emrys, who does not believe a word he says. Will he be able to appear queer enough to his new peers? Or will all of this end up in a giant disaster?
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19 Feb 2026
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After finding out that his soulmate is the crown prince of Camelot (and with that the son of the very person who executes people with magic), Merlin wants to leave Camelot as soon as possible.
After finding out that his soulmate is an unknown peasant boy, Arthur wants to learn as much as possible about him, which he is sure his father would disapprove of.
Soulmate AU: The first words your soulmate speaks to you are written on your wrist
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01 Feb 2026
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Loneliness is an insidious thing. When Merlin looks at Arthur, he sees not just a prince waiting for his time to rule, but a young man struggling to find his place in the world, with little help from anyone else.
The truth is, Arthur needs more than the friendship Merlin can offer. He needs people he can trust: men and women who will become his court and his confidants, and if he is going to survive to take the throne and lead Camelot into its golden age, he needs them sooner rather than later.
Finding loopholes in Uther’s laws is no easy feat. Court life is a dangerous game, but it’s one Merlin has every intention of winning so that Arthur can have knights of his choosing by his side.
And then there is the matter of his magic…
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19 Dec 2025
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Losing or gaining control (is sometimes closer to each other than you think) by sword_and_shield_22
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
13 Mar 2026
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Merlin has never learnt to control his magic. It is completely guided by his emotions and that usually doesn't turn out well.
Arthur was chased out of Camelot as a young prince. His own sister killed their father and now he is just waiting for the right moment to reclaim his kingdom.
When Merlin and Arthur meet, a hope seems to take root in the world that all will be well.
Magical figures, dark magic, lies and betrayal make their experiences together anything but easy. But deep friendships, trust, loyalty and love bring them ever closer to their goal.
Will Merlin find the control he needs and can Arthur forget his past to open his heart?Bookmarked by Debuskm1
12 Dec 2025