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We all know how a small twist of fate can redesign the way a story is supposed to go. How one small act can reform reality into something almost unrecogniseable.
So what would happen, if through one of these miniscule changes, Merlin never becomes Arthur's manservant? What if these two sides of the same coin, oblivious idiots, are never forced into close proximity to one another? What if, bound by fate, they live parallel lives within the walls of camelot
Will destiny rewrite itself? Or force itself upon us?
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Arthur falls in love with the physician's apprentice without being made aware of that fact himself. Merlin is just trying to prove the stupid dragon wrong. Gwen was not prepared for any of this, and Morgana is happy to cause chaos. Leon technically did sign up for this, but in his defense, he didn't read the fine print. Gaius is desperately clinging on to the last remains of sanity in Camelot.
Oh, and did I mention that there's a 'mysterious' sorcerer offering Uther unwanted advice? Because that happens too.
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In a world ruled by rank, pride, and scent, love was the one scandal neither could escape.
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Arthur Pendragon was raised to avenge his mother’s death by destroying the noble House Emrys. His plan is simple, seduce and ruin Earl Balinor’s cherished omega son, Merlin.
But nothing about Merlin is simple. Gentle, brilliant, and heartbreakingly kind, he turns Arthur’s revenge into longing, and longing into love. When the truth behind the Duchess Ygraine's murder comes to light, Arthur must face the cost of his vengeance and fight for the omega he was never meant to love.
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Arthur Pendragon has spent his whole life untouched—by kindness, by desire, or anything resembling real intimacy. It never mattered. Not until a certain annoying manservant came to Camelot—Merlin—who disregarded all strict royal etiquette and showed no restraint when it came to sudden, reckless displays of affection. Now, there’s something impossible in the space between them, something Arthur doesn’t know how to name—only that he aches to close the distance.
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A slow-burn touched-starved Arthur Pendragon story.
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Guys, there was only one bed.
Guys, some obscure quest in the cold far-up mountains made them "huddle for warmth".
Guys, they might give in to this farm fantasy of theirs.
Can't I just put all the tropes in there?
This fic is rated MSI for Maximum Self Indulgence.
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Merlin follows Arthur on his quest to the Perilous lands, returning not just with his friend alive and well but also a new kingdom. Magic has lost so much from the purge and the years after and the first rule of magic is that there must be balance, so it gives back. Creating the Kingdom of Oplaria, rled by King Emrys.
But Merlin is not so keen to abandon his destiny and Arthur, he spends his time between the two Kingdoms constantly torn between his friendship with Arthur and his duty to his people and magic. He is good at secret identities after all.
But with Arthur constantly sidelining Merlin how long can he make excuses to stay?
And how much will this change not only the Prophecy but also the future of Albion?This is follows the show from Season 3 episode 8 -> Season 4 episode 7 but will include storylines from other episodes.
If like me you loved all the side characters well then get ready to get a lot more time with them (especially if you love Mithian, Elena and Vivian).
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- Part 1 of The Kingdom of Oplaria
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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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Merlin is tired. Magic had been dying for ages, and he'd tried to stave it off but to no avail. So now the apocalypse has descended upon humanity, and he is so, so tired. So in true Merlin fashion he had to do one last stupid thing, but truly, he couldn't possibly harness that kinda power, right? In his last moments he wished for when things were simpler, before things had turned to right shit.
He hadn't expected it to work. What was he supposed to do now? Could he fix everything?
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After his father died, Arthur Pendragon started a new job at a local coffee shop, having never been satisfied with his boring office job. Everything was going well for Arthur, and he was falling into a routine with this job.
But routines do like to be broken.
When Merlin Emrys enters Arthur's coffee shop, his young daughter in tow, Arthur's life is turned upside down.
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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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Words I'll never speak, speeches you'll never read by thelastpendragon
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
14 Dec 2025
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It was the evening of Samhain and, like always, Arthur read over the speech Merlin had written for him before the feast. Only this time, his words almost moved him to tears. He knew Merlin was a gifted writer, but this was something else. This was personal. And so devastating that anyone who read it may think the author of such speech had undergone the deepest tragedy. And he couldn't help but wonder...
Just how much grief was Merlin carrying behind that cheeky smile?
Or: what their dynamic could've been in S5 if Arthur was just a bit more perceptive and less emotionally constipated.
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Arthur is hopelessly in love with Merlin as Merlin is. None of them know how the other feels. The knights know better.
Arthur opens up to his knights and they encourage him to court with Merlin. Flowers, bad poetry, gifts and very akward compliments.
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Out of respect for his loveless bondings, for duty and not the heart, Arthur had chosen to suffer his ruts alone, determined not to force another to cool his blood. This time though, it appears his most recent mate has other plans.
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- Part 1 of The Ale Barrel
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Merlin has lived a hundred lives. A healer. A chef. An architect. A man lost in the quiet rhythm of the world.
In the year 2025, he works at a small art museum, curating an exhibit of Arthurian legends. The paintings unsigned, half-forgotten are more than historical curiosities. They are memories. His own. Each brushstroke a thread tied to a man he can’t afford to forget.
But even memory fades. After fifteen centuries of waiting, Merlin’s grasp on the past begins to blur until a stranger walks in. A young man with familiar eyes.
But the question was, was it really Arthur returned ? Or just another echo — a face that haunts every lifetime?
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Just Between Us, I Remember It by TheDreamPriestess for FathomMeOut
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
06 Dec 2025
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Arthur knew what a Sigil represented; a concept he had been introduced to as a young prince, late on those evenings his father could stand his presence for more than a moment. A marriage proposal of the deepest and most romantic kind, a callback to the traditions of old – especially along the Pendragon line.
As such, his message was clear.
He was going to marry Merlin.
No matter what it took.
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OR: Arthur’s POV of ‘Just Between Us, Did the Love Affair Maim You Too?’
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- Part 2 of Just Between Us (It's All Too Well)
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“You cannot kill him.”
“Try and stop me.”
“I will.”
“And how will a mere manservant do that? What are you going to do, distract me?”
“I might.”
Morgana glanced back down at his lips, and Merlin stayed very, very still.
“See?” He said, breaking the silence, “It’s working.”
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Merlin and Morgana find themselves tangled up — and not only in each other. As their unexpected enemies-with-benefits.. situation leads to them conceiving a not so secret child, friends turn to foe and they are forced to turn to one another, regardless of their complaints.
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“Lord Geoffrey,” Arthur sighs, rubbing a hand along his brow in frustration. “We’ve talked about this. I am not, at this point, interested in marriage.”
Geoffrey looks over at him then, lips pinched and eyebrows high on his forehead. “No sire. I shouldn’t think you would be the right person for this, anyways. Forgive me for saying so, but I hardly think there’s a magical being in all of Albion that would happily marry you, the son of Uther Pendragon.”
Arthur flushes in anger and embarrassment, despite how he privately agrees with Geoffrey. It shouldn’t bother him so much, really— after all, he intends to marry for love. Still, the claim that no being of magic could ever love him stings for a reason he can’t quite pin.
“No, I was thinking marrying off your Court Sorcerer might be a more effective strategy for gaining magical allies.” Arthur chokes on his own spit.
Camelot has legalized magic, but needs a magical political marriage to seal the deal. Merlin gets courted. Arthur pines, stresses, and pines some more.
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When he pulled back, his eyes were bright. “You got my letter.”
I couldn’t help but smirk. “You got my reply.”Series
- Part 49 of 🛢️ Lucky Dip 🛢️
- Part 56 of ✍️ Appreciating a Prompt Response ✍️
- Part 320 of ✔️ The Mystical Green Tick of Doneness ✔️
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I just wanted to come and see you one last time before you get married by be_my_druidess
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
30 Nov 2025
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The night before Arthur and Guinevere's wedding. Morgana and Aithusa are not imprsoned yet. Camelot. Arthur's chambers.
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The Secret Queen: Book One of the Holy Grail Chronicles by blackchurchster
Fandoms: Original Work, Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
29 Nov 2025
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Guinevere, the eldest daughter of Lord Leodegrance, has only one goal: to secure her family’s legacy through a powerful marriage. But when her father is accused of treason and executed by King Uther, everything changes. Driven by a thirst for revenge, she sets out for Camelot to bring Uther to justice.
On her quest for revenge, Guinevere is drawn to Prince Arthur, the man prophesied to be Camelot’s true king. With each passing day, however, her feelings for Arthur grow, forcing her to confront an impossible choice—pursue the justice she craves, or risk everything for the love she never expected.
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The Prince, despite his best efforts, could not stop his hand from shaking as he held his sword to Merlin’s- no, not Merlin’s- pulse. The boy tried to crawl backwards a bit, away from the sharp edge, but Arthur just moved forward with him. The sword trembled with adrenaline against the sorcerer’s pale skin. Arthur couldn’t help but notice the boy’s ruddy cheeks, bright red from the cold and exertion. The snow made light dance in his tear tracks. The neckerchief that Merlin commonly wore was discarded on the snow; It must have fallen during the fight. It left his smooth neck exposed to the cold, riddled with goosebumps, and unmarred save for the blood-soaked steel, pressing in on his pulse point. Arthur could not deny that the… thing wearing Merlin’s face was beautiful.
Merlin is forced to reveal his powers during an attack. Chaos and angst ensue. I feel like most people give Arthur too much credit in magic reveals.