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Magic is slowly seeping out of the Earth and it is finding sanctuary in Merlin. Day by day, his already powerful magic gradually strengthens. However, when will the power be too much to bear?
Arthur, annoyed, follows Merlin through a forest to see him preforming magic. An entire friendship (or more) crumbles within him. Was it all a lie?
TLDR: Merlin is not careful enough when visiting a druid camp VS Arthur finally decides to follow Merlin on his little escapades and learns more about his manservant than he would have liked.
(ON INDEFINITE HIATUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE :( )
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09 Oct 2025
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Merlin has been alive for a very long time.
He is not losing it... But he is on a very meditative journey to become one with a blade of grass when he suddenly wakes up in the sixth century, surrounded by friends he only sort of remembers and a king who isn't a king yet.
In other words: My version of a Merlin travels back fix it fic starting in the missing year between seasons 3 and 4.
Will add more tags as they become relevant!
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- English
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- 110,081
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- 37/?
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07 Oct 2025
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When Aithusa hatches, Merlin’s magic reacts instinctively: not with celebration, but with fear. The newborn dragon is transformed into a human baby, meant to shield her from a world Merlin doesn’t trust. She will only transform back to her true form when Merlin, himself, feels safe in the future Arthur is meant to build.
But Merlin has never felt safe. Not in Camelot. Not in his own skin. Now, with a child who looks like him and a destiny he never asked for, Merlin must confront what safety truly means—and whether he’ll ever find it.
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- 22,553
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- 10/20
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24 Sep 2025
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Wednesday Addams saw a vision of Enid’s death—her fault, her curse. She swore to keep the wolf safe at any cost. But what happens when even Wednesday cannot outwit the one mystery she cannot solve… something inevitable, something inescapable.
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13 Aug 2025
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What if magic isn’t something you choose? What if it chooses you?
Morgana is the darkness to Merlin's light. A series rewrite where Merlin and Morgana fall in love. See the return of Season 1 Morgana, an arguably better written character, and follow our favourite enemies to lovers duo through season 3.
NEW CHAPTER UPDATED.
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04 Aug 2025
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Sir Thomas had taken a step forward and before he knew it, Merlin was face first in the dirt, one arm twisted cruelly behind him and held down by a knee to the centre of his back. Merlin’s head was spinning, and his cheek—where it was shoved into the solid ground—was throbbing painfully. He swallowed thickly and held back the groan of pain that collected at the back of his throat.
“Haven’t you heard, mutt? Servants should be seen and not heard,” Sir Thomas whispered, lowering Merlin’s arm and placing it almost delicately on the ground. Merlin made a move to push himself up, but Thomas’ grip only tightened, holding Merlin’s arm flat on the ground, his knee still jammed into his back. “Now, I think I’m going to teach you a lesson. You’re going to learn to hold that tongue of yours before I cut it out myself, do I make myself clear?”
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While Arthur is away on official Prince business, Merlin gets into a pickle with Sirs’ Thomas, Ronan and Cassius. Unable to retaliate with Magic, Merlin is forced to grin and bear it.
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26 Jul 2025
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A toddler interrupts a council meeting because her mom needs help, and there's only one person she knows who can help her: her dad. Who just so happens to be the King's manservant. Everyone is confused. Even Merlin. (Because since when does Aithusa have a mom?)
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- 12/?
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12 Jul 2025
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Merlin saved Freya. He broke her curse and they had a son: William.
For years, Merlin has hidden them from Arthur and all of Camelot. But one night, Mordred follows him… and uncovers the secret Merlin swore he’d protect with his life.From that moment, nothing can ever go back to how it was.
Arthur’s world, Camelot’s future and Merlin’s heart.
Everything begins to unravel.This is an alternate what if where betrayal, love, magic, and loyalty collide.
And no one will leave unscathed.Bookmarked by Gay_lizard2
26 May 2025
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When Morgana told Merlin about tonight’s plans, he knew it would be interesting, to say the least.
He underestimated just how interesting -and intense- it would REALLY be.
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09 Apr 2025
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When Arthur and his knights are led into a trap and captured on Dyfed’s territory, Gwen is prompted to invoke the right of single combat. But, when Dyfed’s chosen champion is revealed to be a powerful sorceress, Merlin must take on the guise of Emrys to fight for Camelot. In doing so, the young warlock will discover just how much he is willing to sacrifice for his friends, and for the future he believes Arthur Pendragon is destined to create.
“It had never been the dragon’s prophecy he believed in so fiercely– it was Arthur. If Arthur died here, it would be like losing a part of himself. He would forever be incomplete. Severed. Merlin would remain frozen in time.”
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25 Mar 2025
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What was supposed to be a valuable lesson in keeping Merlin alive for the sake of Arthur's sanity takes an ironic turn for the worse, placing his manservant in a perilous situation at the hands of Arthur himself. And poor Merlin just wanted the day off.
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31 Dec 2024
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A small ball hovered in her hand, shining with a silver-blue light. It floated there, getting brighter and brighter before dimming again. Wisps of cloud swirled at its center. It was pure magic.
And the breath was stolen from Arthur’s lungs.
“I thought you’d recognize it. He said it was warm. He said it reminded him of home.”It has been one year since Merlin's death when Arthur meets Morgana on the battlefield.
Somehow, between all the guilt and shame, he discovers that his sister knew Merlin better than he ever did - and ever would.- Language:
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02 Dec 2024
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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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30 Oct 2024
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Merlin, Prince of Dracaneard, only meant to go visit Camelot in secret so he could see the land of prophecy and meet his uncle. He really didn’t intend to save Prince Arthur’s life or be given a job as his manservant for the trouble.
But it’s a good way to get to know the prince who is prophesied to unite Albion and bring back magic by Merlin’s side, isn’t it? And it’s not as if Arthur knows that his newest servant is the crown prince to Camelot’s enemy.
Surely, this won’t turn ten shades of complicated all too soon.
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- 55/55
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23 Oct 2024
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Merlin and Mordred set off on a mission to retrieve Morgana after the battle of Camlann. Secrets are revealed and stories are told as the two men embark on an impossible journey. Part 6 in my Magic Reigns Free series
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- Part 6 of Magic Reigns Free
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18 Sep 2024
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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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- 33/33
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10 Sep 2024
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What if Arthur let Merlin continue with him after Dorocha? by Mulandhan04
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
15 Feb 2025
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“This is my fault and I am sorry for it”
“Take me with you”, Merlin whispered. “Please”
“You will die Merlin,” Arthur said, trying to convince his manservant as he secured him to the horse saddle.
“Please Arthur, you don't understand, '' came the answer. Merlin might be wounded but he was still as stubborn as ever.
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- Part 1 of Sacrifice
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03 Sep 2024
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Upon awakening in a strange castle with no memory of the previous week, Arthur learns that Merlin had poisoned him, and that he had killed him for the betrayal. Heartbroken and confused, Arthur grapples with guilt, grief, and horror as he tries to understand what happened and how to live in a world without Merlin in it. Little does he know, Merlin is still alive, and the story is a mere ruse to conquer Camelot. Hurt!Merlin/Grieving!Arthur
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- English
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- 98,457
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- 18/18
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28 Aug 2024
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A month has passed since Merlin woke from his coma. He is still recovering, and to make matters worse, he is having trouble controlling his magic. When Hunith comes to visit, she brings hugs and stories about a young Merlin who also had a hard time controlling his magic. Embarrassing childhood memories ensue, much to Merlin's chagrin and Arthur's delight.
Please note: Despite the summary, this is not intended as a humor fic. It is actually quite serious and emotional. So disregard any expectations of a lighthearted fluff fic.
Rated for brief language.
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18 Aug 2024
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Morgana and Merlin Realise They Could’ve Had Godlike Offspring. by Lady_Blade_WarAngel
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
16 Jul 2015
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Morgana and Merlin, about to face off in an epic battle of Godlike Magical Crazy, when they both discuss the idea of what powerful, Godlike Offspring they could have created, if they'd been allies from the start.
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- Part 2 of That Awkward Moment When......
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16 Aug 2024