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“Maybe we can make our own, write our own story.”
“Maybe. Preferably one where we get a happy ending.”
“I’d like that.”
As the undead’s screams grow louder and their hands clutch at the edges of his clothes, threatening to drag him back into the darkness, a hand grabs his and pulls him farther into the light.
Or; Two boys find themselves in the apocalypse, with nothing but a desire for a safe haven and the ability to discover some type of light amid the never-ending darkness.
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Basic premise is the Lamia episode, but if it were more violent and Arthur and Merlin were gayer. I don't know how long I am going to make this fic, or when I will post chapters. But I will try to be consistent.
I'm bad at summaries, just look at the tags and decide if you want to read it for yourself.
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When Merlin's magic is exposed shortly before season 2 starts, the path of destiny starts changing forever. Now on the run with Arthur, Morgana, and Gwen. Merlin hopes to convince Arthur that magic is totally good instead of him and Morgana just being an exception. Morgana, meanwhile, hopes to convince him to usurp his father. As allies are gathered and Arthur realizes the injustice in his kingdom, it looks more and more like he will have to act in a drastic way. A way he dreads.
Meanwhile, Arthur and Merlin are growing closer and closer and might just have feelings for each other. Something they probably should be better about realizing, considering the example of Gwen and Morgana right next to them.
In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom now rests on the shoulders of four, their names: Merlin, Arthur, Guinevere, and Morgana
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- Part 1 of Different Destiny
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(Formerly titled "Sea-Salted Secrets")
An idea that formed from the fact that Merlin was lied to about his heritage. (A heritage that I have tweaked for the sake of this story - a self-indulgent merfolk AU)
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Suddenly the doors opened and a haggard-looking Gaius was dragged in next to Merlin and brought to his knees. He was in front of Merlin, though the warlock could still see his face from where he stood.
Gaius started chanting, his eyes glowing, Merlin felt sharp pain from where Gaius’ fingers met his skin; he cried out.
Uther had to put an arm out to keep Arthur in place as light erupted from where they’d been staring. Eyes were averted as the bright beam engulfed Merlin’s frame. When the light faded, Merlin hit the ground with a thud. -
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“You’re spiralling,” she announced.
“I am working,” Merlin shot back, though the edge had dulled. “There’s a difference.”
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After spending months as the prisoner of an unscrupulous slave trader, Merlin has lost hope and lost his sense of self. So, he is shocked when Arthur arrives one day to buy him back. But a magical slip-up threatens to land Merlin in another dark, merciless cell and to plunge him further into despair. To find their way out of the darkness, Merlin and Arthur must stop lying to themselves and to each other.
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In which Merlin is immortal, used all of his free time to do things because he'd go crazy otherwise and got filthy rich like an old vampire without meaning to, hung out with Shakespeare and a bunch of other people because why not, got gifted a pretty Cadillac that he hates by a charity he'd forgotten he'd donated to, and has a too-high alcohol tolerance for his liking.
Oh, and he bought Avalon Lake.
Because "Shut up, I just like looking at this lake and no, I don't need help, mental or otherwise."
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Merlin was a kind and gentle soul, sometimes too kind and too gentle for his own good. Or you know, his own wellbeing. Arthur on the other hand, well…there was a reason that Arthur’s manservant was considered off limits. Any who dared harm him was not long for Camelot (or this world for that matter).
Or the five people Merlin unintentionally gets exiled, and the one he gets exiled on purpose.
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- Part 13 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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Destiny is Calling (Don’t Leave Her on Hold) by Definately_not_a_cat, madasahatter (gaytriangle)
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Merlin (TV)
28 Jan 2026
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Merlin - now going as Colin - has survived both being arrested for murder and becoming friends with Sherlock Holmes. One of these was harder than the other, and it wasn't hanging around in a cushy jail cell. They didn't even torture him! What wusses.
He's almost settled into his new normal, when something old reawakens from a prison-like death and something new joins the hunt. It's going to take every friend he's made (and some reluctant allies) to pull through on this. After all, destiny is calling, and she doesn't like to be kept waiting.
Or: part 2 of our fun romp with an immortal Merlin through Sherlock's bad ideas, John even worse suggestions, and the very last inch of Greg's tenuous grasp on both patience and sanity. (Featuring enough OCs to add a plausible level of diversity to modern London.)
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Я сражаюсь с тьмой и светом, чтобы быть ближе, но тени и ложь прячут меня от тебя.
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"Let him think I hate him. If that’ll stop him from risking his neck for me over and over again, then it’s a sacrifice I don’t have to think twice about."
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Arthur finds out Merlin has magic. He also finds out how often Merlin risked his life for him and so, he does the only thing he can think of to protect him: banishment.
Hurt and angry, Merlin leaves and swears to not look back.
But, when two years pass and Morgana shows up at Merlin’s door, urging him to fill Gaius’ position as Court Physician, Merlin agrees. He really doesn’t know why, but Arthur is sure Merlin would do just about anything to get on his nerves.
Unprepared for the shock of seeing Merlin back in the castle, Arthur is forced to speed along his plans to lift the ban on magic. But between stubborn councilors, a mysterious plague, a still angry Merlin, and Morgana being Morgana, Arthur is fairly certain he’ll lose his mind before the first year of his reign even ends.
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- Part 1 of All of You
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Arthur survived the battle of Camlann. Long live the King. But since his return, a door in his mind and heart has been opened. The bond between him and Merlin is shifting, and so is the balance of the universe. A new prophecy begins to take shape, one that reveals the missing note of a broken song.
More chapters and tags to come.
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Merlin has magic,” Uther’s words hit Merlin like a ton of bricks, the spirit disappearing as if it was never there.
Merlin closes his eyes, letting out the breath he’s been holding. He feels his back hit the door behind him, holding himself up against it. He doesn’t look at Arthur, just waits.
One breath, two breath, three breath. Nothing.
Merlin opens his eyes, looking up, half expecting Arthur to have disappeared to alert the guards. Arthur is staring at him, he is stock skill, breath coming out ragged and uneven. He looks crushed and not just from expelling his father’s spirit but that must also have contributed to it.
“Arthur,” Merlin tries, swallowing when his voice shakes with the anticipation of Arthur’s reaction.
“Is it true?” Arthur asks, his voice quiet but stern, he still holds the horn tightly in his grip by his side, his knuckles white with the force.
“Arthur I-“
“Yes or no, Merlin,” Arthur interrupts, voice suddenly louder in the empty corridor, he looks Merlin in the eye while he nods wordlessly before looking away, “you-you do. You would betray me? You?”
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In which Arthur find out from spirit Uther about Merlin's magic. -
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Second work, the first is King Emrys of Oplaria, so please go and read that first, spoilers after this.
Agravaine has been defeated and so has Morgana, Camelot is safer than ever. While Arthur and Gwen plan their wedding Merlin sets off on a journey to save Morgana from the Tower and heal her. But if he does can they ever be friends again? Could they even be anything more? Will Morgana find a home somewhere?
Meanwhile with the barriers now open everyone knows about the magical kingdom and it is only a matter of time before peoplewith a hatred of magic try to ruin their sanctuary. But the question is who? And if Merlin can protect his people from this threat.
And with danger brewing everywhere is is only a matter of time before Merlin has to unite Oplaria and Camelot with a treaty. But how will Arthur react to Merlin's magic and his title?
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- Part 2 of The Kingdom of Oplaria
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When Arthur finds out about Gwaine and Percival's relationship, he exiles them. Merlin won't accept that his man crush hates gay people. All he wants is a place for people to exist freely - Arthur doesn't believe he can make it.
Angst ensues.
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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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Merlin can’t remember the last time he’s locked his bedroom door, if ever. But he chooses not to think about it. He merely sulks his way back to his bed, taking a moment to contemplate taking off his trousers and tunic from the night before. He decides not to think about that either.
Instead, he decides not to think at all. He just falls back into his bed, covers up his body more so in shame than for warmth, and closes his eyes.
Basically Merlin is sexually assaulted and this story follows how he and everyone else deals with it.
Spoiler alert: THEY DON'T HANDLE IT WELL.
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Part 1: Childless and aging, Uther declares a kingdom-wide trial by combat, open to sorcerers or warriors - or both - the winner to be named heir to the kingdom of Camelot. One sorcerer and one warrior find a new destiny waiting for them in the arena - and allies as well as enemies.
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Sunlight by maryofmossandmoonmilk
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Merlin - Fandom
24 Jan 2026
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In a world in which Arthur told Merlin to leave and never come back after finding out about his magic.
A year later Merlin is back and ready to defend Camelot with his magic.....but he's not the same Merlin. -
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A complete re-write of s1-3 of Merlin with a female Merlin. Lots of Gwen and Merlin and Morgana friendship and bullying Arthur.
"Look at the fire, see how the logs crack with the flames, that will be your bones if you are discovered. Look at how the bark crumbles into ash, that will be your skin peeling apart. You must keep your magic secret or this will be your fate”
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- Part 1 of Of Spells and Swords