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“I am just about to go get your dinner,” Merlin said, not looking up from his current job, “I’m a bit behind as I was helping Gwen earlier.”
Arthur didn’t respond but he walked over to Merlin. Merlin looked up as Arthur was upon him, a look of fury in his eyes. It was too late for Merlin to move as Arthur shoved him back. The armour fell to the ground as Merlin stumbled backwards.
“Wha-?” Merlin started to ask but was cut off as Arthur slapped him across the face, his eyes red with anger. Merlin backed away, his hand on his burning cheek, confusion and hurt in his eyes.
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Arthur has been cursed but the only one that realises is Merlin. Now, he just needs to work out how to break it before Arthur kills him
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04 Jun 2026
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The magic reveal is not glamorous. After Ismere, Merlin confesses practically on a whim—while in the midst of his evening chores—and Arthur is forced to question everything he thinks he knows. What follows is a journey that tests their friendship, Arthur’s kingship, and Merlin’s faith. Known like never before, Merlin discovers that he has more secrets than just his magic to confess, some of them difficult and guilty; meanwhile, Arthur is tasked with undoing the fear of magic Uther has left behind in the kingdom, and in Arthur’s own heart. Together, can they defy Arthur’s prophesized death, and guide Camelot towards its Golden Age?
An episodic Series 5 rewrite.
Friendship & Banter • Fantasy Politics • Whump & Angst • Canon-Adjacent Plots • Genfic Slowburn
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Arthur could see his father glaring down - face red and eyes narrowed as he looked at Merlin with clear distaste.
"Once this over, sorcerer...I’ll burn you."
"You’ve already tried that," Merlin’s voice answered and Arthur had to bite his fist to keep from making any noise. “You need to accept you can’t kill me… Hand me that blanket, please.”
“I’m sure there must be some method… Beheading?”
“No, we tried that.”
“Hanging?”
“I just sort of... Swung there, remember?”
There was another pause.
“I should have made you keep that dragon below the castle so I could feed you to it.”
“Kilgharrah? He won’t eat me, but if you want to torture me than making me listen to his nonsense for an hour might do it.” Merlin said and there was a soft sigh from the other end of the room. “I’m glad you agreed to help me though. Usually I have to do the grunt work of saving Arthur myself.”
“I can’t wait to kill you.”
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Uther finds out about Merlin’s magic, but can’t seem to kill him. Merlin is just trying to protect Arthur. They become a begrudgingly effective duo. Arthur doesn't understand why they think he isn't noticing this.
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14 Jan 2026
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How can Merlin be so competent and so useless at the same time? He could be the best hunter in the land! Arthur has caught him hiding animal tracks more often than anybody else has managed to find them! But when Merlin's connection to the forest goes wrong, Arthur must put his own hunting skills to the test.
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11 Dec 2025
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Chinks in the Armor by stiltsrosko
Fandoms: Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians & Related Fandoms - All Media Types
02 Dec 2024
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When Percy went to Westover Hall to answer Grover's distress call, he swore to himself that he would protect the di Angelo siblings at all costs.
What does that mean when he and Nico are captured by Thorn, and he is forced to make choices that threaten the fate of the world? How far is he willing to go to protect Nico, and what will he have to sacrifice?
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Or: Percy is kidnapped at the beginning of Titan's Curse instead of AnnabethSeries
- Part 1 of Chinks in the Armor
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04 Nov 2025