When Prince Arthur goes to collect tribute from a vassal and visit his cousin, he doesn't expect to pick up a slave or find out that his aunt is a witch. Pushed beyond his father's ideals, Arthur has to choose between the laws he was trained to uphold and what he knows to be right. Slave!Merlin. Young Merlin & Arthur. Whump included. Rated M for mature themes. No Slash.

"What do you want, Merlin? . . . Sorcerers always want something and they usually say what it is once they've revealed themselves. . . Which is it, Merlin? . . . Revenge or power?" In which Arthur questions Merlin's motives once he discovers his magic. Reveal fic. Gen.

Upon awakening in a strange castle with no memory of the last week, Arthur learned that not only had he been recovering from poison, but that Merlin was responsible for the betrayal. Unfortunately, the boy was reportedly killed by Arthur's own sword and left to rot. Little does he know, the story is a mere ruse to conquer Camelot. NOT a death!fic. Merlin!/Arthur!Whump.

One serene day where they're all as happy as they can be. (In which Merlin and Arthur are abysmal at hiding their emotions, Gwen has a big heart for her friends, and Morgana does, too.)

In which Merlin is the silliest drunk and the exasperated king is tasked (by himself) to escort Merlin home.

Merlin gets shot in the back with an arrow that has a note attached to it. Gwaine finds him and gives the letter to Arthur while Gaius looks after Merlin. The three of them are then sent on a quest to discover the story behind each others' scars. What will Merlin's fate be? Read and find out :)

Arthur learns the meaning of true friendship when a fun hunting trip takes a deadly turn, and Merlin shows that nobility comes from within. Reveal fic, Arthur & Merlin friendship. Written for the Tumblr blog "Merlin Memory Month 2018," Day 2 Prompt.

Arthur has been acting strangely for weeks and Merlin can't figure out why.

With Merlin, Gaius and most of the kingdoms healers struck down by a mysterious ailment, just what are the rest of the round table supposed to do to help? The only option available means asking for assistance from a source unlikely to WANT to get involved. Revelations and misunderstandings will abound as Arthur for once protects his protector.

Once again, Merlin finds himself the only defense against a new evil threatening Camelot. Will he be able to save his friends? Will he be able to save himself when he becomes a target? And what will be the consequence if he does? Mild Merlin!Whump and a heaping dose of angst and bromance

When Merlin agrees to cover for Arthur yet again, neither the prince nor the servant expected it would be the last time. Set in Series 1, sometime after "The Gates of Avalon."

Gwaine asks Mordred to sing a druid song. This leads to some unexpected revelations about not only Mordred, but Merlin as well. Magic reveal. One-shot.

Mordred is tired of being constantly babied by the knights, and tries to hide his fear of thunderstorms. Merlin catches on, and the knights turn out to be more supportive than Mordred expected. One-shot. Written from a prompt.

A stray kitten takes a shine to Arthur...and won't let anyone else anywhere near him. Arthur is not amused. One-shot.

Merlin is dying. Arthur is begging him not to. Reveal. Set post s4. Rated T. No slash.

A traitor revealed, a plan foiled, all seems to be - wait, what the -? Merlin is a five year old! What's a king to do? Especially when his crazy half sister is trying to take over Camelot - again!

A strange man hypnotises Merlin and manipulates the warlock to do his bidding. What will happen to Merlin and Arthur when someone else is in control of the might Emrys? (possible slash if you look close enough) Merlin!whump

"You IDIOT!" Arthur screamed in anguish. "What would possess you to practice magic? It brings nothing but suffering! Why would you feel the need to involve yourself with it? Why didn't you tell me! Why did you wait until you were dying to tell me!" Resting his forehead against Merlin's, he brokenly whispered the hardest question of all, "Why did you have to leave me?"

COMPLETE An anthology of intense 100-3000 word hurt / comfort stories featuring the bromantic friendship of Arthur and Merlin. Drama, angst, h/c, friendship, major Arthur whump, major Merlin whump, protective Arthur.

Merlin and Lancelot are faced with a tree full of evil crows, and the tree doesn't play fair. Of course, Merlin suffers for it.

Sometimes Merlin doesn't consider the consequences of actions, and pain is often the result.

Merlin has many secrets: magic, the ability to command the dragons ... sleepwalking. A/N: this story was excellently beta'ed by sarajm whose comments and ideas made it so much better! Special thanks to Wil1969 for the beautiful cover!

What would have happened if Merlin had never been healed magically after the Dorocha attack? I find it a little convenient that Lancelot manages to set Merlin down by a river where some kind of spirit (Villia) is able to emerge in a bubble and heal him. So, I wrote what might have happened if Merlin had never been healed by magic at all. Warning: Angst may ensue.

When Merlin collapses in front of Arthur, the prince discovers something that may change his view on how he sees his manservant forever. One-shot! Merlin!Whump Not a magic reveal fic!

Some servants, according to a few rather violent knights, need to be taught their place, and Merlin certainly doesn't seem to know his. After a midnight altercation spurs more revelations than one and leaves more questions than it answers, Arthur has no choice but to face some hard truths about his servant. Hurt!Merlin, Protective!Arthur, Protective!Knights.

Merlin and Arthur are captured. A torture device is placed on Merlin and Arthur helps him through it. The story of their endurance and escape.

After experiencing a terrifying glimpse of the future Merlin ends up injured and faces his worst fears - is Arthur friend or foe? Warning: Graphic description of a lower leg injury

Arthur is well on the way to becoming the type of leader Merlin had always hoped he'd be - one who cares for all of his people. But even so, preparations for Yule festivities along with some unforeseen circumstances result in Merlin taking on too much work. Unfortunately nobody notices until it's almost too late.

When on a hunting trip, Merlin get's his foot caught in a fox trap, and it's up to Arthur to get his friend back home. He must also deal with the repercussions of some shocking news when he finds out it's the knights who put the inhumane trap in a valley near Camelot. hurt!Merlin No!Slash Cannon!fic

Both Arthur and Gaius needed him. And he wouldn't be a friend if he didn't give Gwen a helping hand. Then there was magic to learn to keep Arthur alive... When was he supposed to take care of himself?

Merlin is severely injured after a duel with an evil sorcerer over the magical Amulet of Avalon. He returns to Camelot wounded and losing blood. He is successful in claiming back the Amulet of Avalon from the clutches of evil, but the story doesn't end there. Marked by a ferocious gargoyle, Merlin fights to keep himself and Arthur safe.

Over the years, Arthur has left Camelot many times. Whether through his own actions or forced out. But each and every time, there has been someone there to bring him home again.

It's known that Prince Arthur of Camelot can withstand any sort of physical torture. But his servant has not had the same training. And no one can be trained to watch a friend suffer. But when Cenred holds them both captive, lessons are learnt the hard way. Episode twist of 3x07.

Merlin suffers under the care of another physician whilst away from Camelot. (Rated for whump)

The knights, Arthur and Gwen are planning a surprise for Merlin...only to overhear a shocking conversation between Merlin and Agravaine. Spoilers up to 4x02, really just an excuse to write out a plot bunny I had. Inspired by 'Poison Truth' by Lovable Loner. Warning: Brief but graphic violence. Last chapter AND epilogue are up!

Morgana sets a trap for Arthur, but Merlin pays the price, revealing his magic in the process. Caught in a torturous spell, Merlin struggles to live while Arthur deals with his feelings of betrayal and the looming threat of another attack by Morgana. This is a reveal/whump story, set a few weeks after Season 4; told from a double point of view. No slash.

During a routine outing, Merlin gets seriously injured. It's up to Arthur and his knights to care for the lad until help can arrive.

My first fanfic! A main course of hurt/comfort, with a heaping serving of bromance, a dash of Merlin!Whump, a side of BAMF!Merlin and BAMF!Arthur, with a bit of knights, Gwen, Freya, and plot for added spice. Takes place in a slightly AU, slightly wobbly timeline, fourth season-ish, but you'll figure out what's different as you read. Rated T for violence. Please review!

"Great, just what he needed, something else trying to off the prat on the way home." Merlin, Arthur, a very large spot of prison-cell-shaped trouble, and a lot to work out. Bromance, no slash, and lots of whump.

Merlin was right to feel uneasy about the arrival of another royal family in Camelot. Something always seemed to happen when visitors came. But Merlin never could have guessed that the consequences of this particular visit would be so severe. How on earth will he be able to fulfill his destiny now? (This story contains lots of Merlin whump. Friendship only. No slash.)

"I, Arthur Pendragon, find you guilty of treason and must sentence you to death." And when Merlin looks up to glare at the sick king and he sees that look his heart plummets and his throat constricts and his eyes prick with tears already cause he'd sworn the first time he saw the ice creep over those blue eyes that he never wanted to see that look again. No slash, after 4.03.

De-aged!Merlin, Caring!Arthur, Caring!Knights, Reveal!Fic. If that doesn't say it all, Merlin is turned into a child by ex-druids bent on raising "Emrys" to be their weapon to free magic. Plot is actually just an excuse to write Merlin-as-a-kid fluff. SPOILERS for S4. Set during S4, after episode #whatever, when Elyan is ... you know.

By the time Arthur catches up, Merlin's been in enemy hands for three full days.

Arthur may have been trained to kill since birth, but Merlin hadn't. And sometimes, things get a little much. That's when a friend is needed.

One shot: Morgana attacks, Merlin is hurt, Arthur witdraws, until a wise man points out some home truths and Arthur must face his true feelings. NON SLASH - Bromance only - Please read and review

An alternate scene for 2x09 "The Lady of the Lake". Arthur's running a little late saving Merlin from Halig. Merlin whump, friendship. No slash.

Merlin's just had a dreadful day. Little does he know- it's not over yet. Just a fluffy, bromancey one-shot to make you smile. Please do! And please R&R!

"Stay away from him!" The visiting prince snapped his eyes to meet Arthur's challenge. "Why?" he sneered. "He's just a mouthy servant. He needed to be taught a lesson." An old acquaintance of Arthur's is in Camelot and Merlin suffers because of it.