Uther learns Arthur is the Once-and-Future-King of prophecy and declares him a traitor, forcing him to flee with Merlin. The catch? Arthur has no idea who Emrys is and no desire to fulfill the prophecy. Reveal!fic. T for action sequences/some deaths; no slash, no smut, no language. Cover art by AlexandarCho on deviantART (used with permission).

Or How to Survive When Literally Everyone Wants to Kill You. A guidebook by the powerful Emrys, savior of the druids and mucker of the stables.

It's finally Merlin's day off, when Morgana attacks Camelot... again. He disguises himself in a cloak and heads to the place where the evil sorcerers always go: the throne room. He and Morgana fight, and Merlin has a rant about originality. BAMF!Merlin/Emrys. Not a reveal fic, except for Morgana.

A second look at the last episode of Merlin, Season 4. What would have happened if Arthur had stumbled across Merlin and the dragon?

In the midst of capturing a magical creature, Merlin is transported to a world where Camelot is home to thousands of magic-users. Merlin plans to get back to his own reality. To do that, however, he must get inside the castle. The only way in is to pass the Apprentice Exam and be an apprentice to a magic-user inside Camelot court. Should be easy...right? Full summary inside.

*Sequel to The Sorcerer Games* It's been five years since Merlin survived the Games. When recent patrols have been murdered, and people are looking for Emrys, what will Merlin do? And what does this happen to do with the kingdom of Arudus? (Takes place after season 4.)

The Druid Emrys gets sent by his people to Camelot to fulfill an ancient prophecy. He assumes the name Merlin, and finds himself the servant of Prince Arthur of Camelot. Three years later, circumstances force him to fake his and Lady Morgana's deaths, and they return to the Druids. What happens when he comes face-to-face with King Arthur after he has been "dead" for three years?

After receiving shocking revelations, Morgause will have to choose between her faith and magic, and her love for her sister Morgana. What will she choose?

In the throne room of Uther Pendragon, a long kept secret is coming to light which may change the Pendragons perspective of magic.

As Harry Potter starts his fifth year at Hogwarts, he has to deal with romance, OWLS, and defeating a dark lord. Although his new Defense teacher seems pretty strange too. Will the mysterious professor be able to help Harry save the wizarding world? When the most powerful wizard in history returns after 1000 years, things are bound to get crazy.

After a mishap in the woods, Merlin finds himself transported 25 years into the future. Meanwhile, his future-self took his place in the past. They must figure out a way to get back to their respective times before their many enemies in the past and the future manage to take advantage of the situation. AU after season 4.

A bunch of unconnected oneshots based off the show BBC's Merlin. Angst. Whump. BAMF. Bromance. Crossovers, AUs. You name it, I got it. I take requests! I will be updating at random times, so beware.

1st in the Dollophead and his Idiot series. Takes place directly after 4x08. The Knights hurt Merlin when they were under the Lamia's influence. Arthur finds out and is less than pleased. While the knights were forgiven by Merlin, they have to face the wrath of The Once and Future King. It was a lesson to all in Camelot: No one lays a finger on the King's manservant. No slash.

Morgana wanted to curse Merlin with a love spell to use him as a spy, but fails and accidently enchanted HERSELF. Now she not only wants to be queen, she wants Merlin to be her king. Now all she has to do is succeed in enchanting Merlin to make him love her. UP FOR ADOPTION

...and one time it would've been pretty damn hard to miss what was right in front of him. A reveal story.

One small change can have colossal and disastrous results. AU look at the episode "The Dragon's Call." Written for Merlin Canon Fest 2018. Beta-ed by M1ssUnd3rst4nd1ng and MadiMalfoy. Will be three chapters and is already finished.

A series of oneshots and drabbles focused on Freylin because you can pry this ship from my cold, dead hands. It will vary from AUs to something as simple as Arthur and the others finding out about Freya. Enjoy!

Merlin has a mishap. Arthur is worried (No I'm not!), hungry, and confused. Uthur is oblivious and Gaius is the one solving the problem. Also, the dragon just finds it all amusing. In a tale of one cat, a prince, and very little time... comes the purrfect mishap.

A quick one-shot with Merlin finding himself in Hogwarts, Potter era.

After Morgana's betrayal, Arthur needs to relax. So what better way to do that then to go on a hunting trip? Unfortunately, nothing is ever simple for Merlin. Captured, beaten, and exhausted, Arthur and his knights gave no idea how to get away from the arena where they are forced to fight. Meanwhile, Merlin encounters some familiar faces.

Camelot, and especially Arthur, are shocked when a long-hidden truth comes to light. Apparently, Arthur has a twin brother who is a very powerful warlock. Now if only Gaius would tell him where he is. Canon AU

Once Balinor had ran, Hunith thought that she would be safe. Somehow she found herself on the way to Camelot to have her baby which no one, not even herself knew about, yet was sensed by the prince of Camelot. Disclaimer: I Do Not own Merlin.

Arthur has a truth serum, Merlin lies more than he tells the truth. Who else would Arthur use it on?

Merlin appears to spend a huge amount of time in 'the tavern'. Arthur is determined to stop this. The only problem is... Arthur has to find the right tavern in order to do so. Complete and utter silliness in story form... ;-

Rumours surrounding the elusive warlock Emrys are circulating Camelot. Arthur makes it his mission to find him before such immense power can cause the destruction of his kingdom.

"Will you kindly stop knocking me out, Merlin!" Or, in which Arthur has an overactive imagination (or else excellent deductive reasoning) and gets tired of having branches dropped on his head. Reveal!fic of sorts. No slash.

Hunith was Ygraine's maidservant and friend, once the queen dies she is encharged with the care of Arthur Pendragon. With Uther initiating the Great Purge and dealing with the aftermath of his deal with the High Priestess, one mistake made in sadness and lust might cause a great change to the destiny of Emrys and The Once and Future King.

What happens when a sorcerer casts a spell on Merlin and Arthur, allowing Merlin to keep his magic, but now Arthur has it has if he was born with it too? How will Arthur react? Will they catch the sorcerer? Read and find out :)

When Lady Freya visits Camelot, Mordred tells the Knights the tale of the cursed druid girl, the servant, and the prince. Will they ever learn of the servant's and prince's identity? In which Arthur denies missing his manservant, the knights are saps for a love story, Mordred has a crush on Freya, and Guinevere plays matchmaker. And where is Merlin? Freylin, Episode Retelling.

After an accident at training the knights go to Merlin to get it treated. What they find is not what they expected, Merlin was not alone.

Somehow Arthur and Merlin start a game of hypothetically. It goes something like: hypothetically if I had magic, what would you do? But there is stuff and things before that...

Hunith's had a secret she's kept from Merlin. A secret about his birth. But now, with Arthur attempting to make amends with a magical kingdom, that secret may come to light. Set in between s4 and s5. Rated T for paranoid author. Royal!Merlin AU

Starts from near the beginning of the final ever epsisode of BBC's Merlin. With an AU Twist.

Merlin happily lived his life in the 20th century until some wannabe Dark Lord rose from the dead. Now, the immortal warlock must deal with moody teenagers, insufferably nosy headmasters, devious talking portraits, toads dressed in pink and a raising army of the newest Dark Lord. Merlin may be getting too old for this... And what's up with these strange runes inside the castle?

Morgana had a secret. She was with child when Merlin poisoned her. She was forced to leave the baby with people she thought would protect him, but something went terribly wrong. Centuries later, a child appeared. Unknown to the Wizarding World, they had a Child of the Old Religion living in their midst. What happens when Harry is returned to his original time?

'This is some kind of trick! Morgana send you, right' Freylin. Freya and Merlin.

After years of being hidden, the Druid prince has run away… to the mortal kingdom of Camelot. His rash actions nearly start a war, but there are worse dangers afoot, like Emrys not wanting to be Emrys anymore. He'd much rather be mortal, with friends and fun. He'd rather be Merlin. A modern AU. Mostly canon pairings.

Arthur has excepted magic ,made merlin court sorcerer and all is well, but a gift from a sorcerer puts them back in a world where magic is illegal and Uther is king. timetravel!fic

Morgause and Morgana cast an ancient spell to crown the most powerful magic user in the land as King or Queen.

A mystery kingdom hosts their own game in a magical arena every five years. Twelve sorcerers must compete in a fight to the death match where only one Victor can be named. What happens when Merlin is chosen to compete? *Story takes place between seasons 2 and 3*

After finding out that Merlin has Magic, Arthur wishes he'd never met him- then gets his wish. He gets a glimpse into what the world would have been like if Merlin had never come to Camelot. reveal!Fic. Bromance. Not intended slash (see it how you want) Mostly cannon relationships. possible Mergana. multichapter.

After Merlin is shot with an arrow and left for dead in Cenred's Kingdom, Uther receives a mysterious letter informing him that Emrys, a dangerous sorcerer, is out for his blood. Arthur, upon learning that Merlin is still alive, is sent on a mission to kill Emrys and hopefully rescue his misplaced manservant in the process. No Slash.

Arthur and Gwen just so happen to overhear Merlin having a discussion with his dead girlfriend in a lake... Were they spying on him? Certainly not! Eventual reveal fic.

Arthur finds out Merlin's secret in the worst possible way. Set after 4x08 with the premise that Lamia incited the knights to greater violence than we saw on the show, and Merlin suffers from Post-Traumatic-Stress. Reveal fic, no slash. UPDATE: One-shot extended into a full-length fic, completed. Cover art by Phoebe594.

Police Officer Pendragon isn't happy when his sister rents her spare room to a new doctor at the hospital she works at. Why would a high flyer want to work in a small district hospital. It just doesn't see right. Modern A/U slash by not explicit. COMPLETE

In an attempt to cheer his Court Sorcerer, Arthur learns of a deeply guarded secret Merlin has kept - something that, when revealed, spurs the young king of Camelot to search with all diligence to mend.

AU to 5x06. Gwen is rescued by a druid girl before Morgana can fully enchant her. Mab is furious with Morgana and aims to kill the Camelotians. With Freya's magic failing and being hunted by a vengeful queen, Merlin needs to be stronger than ever to protect his loved ones. Friendships are tested and secrets are revealed. Bamf!Merlin. Reveal Fic. Freylin. Arwen.

Arthur, Merlin and the knights of Camelot are sent on a quest to rid their kingdom of a terrible banshee, a creature that can get into your mind and convince you to give up your soul. They all thought they knew the risks going in - but no one is prepared for when the monster goes after Merlin, or the consequences it will have on them all.

In which magic isn't the only talent Merlin possesses. Apparently the infamously clumsy servant-warlock also happens to be outrageously skilled with KNIVES, of all things.

Merlin and morgana wake up after the dreadful end of the war, to unfamiliar life. In which , they are helping Arthur rule Albion , not to mention the fact that they are married and expecting their first child. How will they cope with this life? Obviously mergana.

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The final battle draws near. From the ashes of a misread prophecy, a new one rises. Arthur rallies his allies to face the threat of Morgana and Mordred. When a mysterious figure from the Druids challenges Arthur to prove himself to the Old Religion, He is honor bound to accept. All the while Merlin hides his power from Arthur. Most pressing of all, who is this person?

"Arthur should have known that it had been a bad idea to accept that invitation. He should have KNOWN." In which Merlin and Arthur have nothing better to do than argue whilst participating in a quiz show, Morgana is gloating and Chris Tarrant just wishes he had stayed in bed. Set in the thief!Merlin Modern Universe.

Okay, So, Several knights, a Man-servant and a Prince are riding through a forest, when they encounter a druid baby... Does it really need a punchline? More pointless crack, Mother-hen/Terrifying Merlin, Happily oblivious Arthur, A Comedy act also known as The Knights of the Round Table, Dainty Ninja's and General OOC-ness. You have been warned... Request fic for RheyaTheRaven.

"This particular case," Merlin thought as he lay flat on the floor with his hands on the back of his head, "could have turned out better." In which Arthur and Merlin stumble right into a bank raid and chaos ensues. A kind-of sequel to "The Day Of The Falcon", set in the thief!Merlin Modern Universe

He's a phantom. No one knows his face or his real name. And he never fails. Merlin is the most wanted master thief of the United Kingdom, a shadow that can't be caught and can't be stopped. But with Arthur Pendragon – the new head of the task force set out to capture him – Merlin might have just met his match. A breathtaking game of cat-and-mouse begins. Modern AU

Merlin is injured, fatally so, at the edge of a lake. A woman appears and offers to heal him, but Arthur will never trust magic again. Never. ONESHOT.

Sequel of 'The Staff of Souls' Three months have passed since our young hero embarked on his training. But when he begins to experience some oddities with his magic he will seek aid from the main druid camp. And will have to face the Crystal Trial.

When the King of Camelot and his Court Sorcerer are driven fifteen years into their own past by enemies come beyond the grave, even Emrys isn't sure what to do. The duo must enlist the help of their past selves to return home alive. Time travel. Gen fic.

"Are we going to be best friends forever?" asked Balinor. "Always," answered Uther. When Uther looks at Arthur and Merlin, he doesn't see them, but himself and Balinor.

Voldemort was getting more powerful and the Order was getting desperate. There was only one thing that could destroy the Dark Lord once and for all and it is up to Hermione Granger to go back into time to acquire the ancient help. Merlin/Harry Potter crossover. Merlin/Hermione pairing.

After a terrible accident, Merlin is left with no memory of his time in Camelot. Separated from Arthur and all who could tell him who he is, Merlin tries to piece together his life and his loyalties. But loyalties can be influenced; lives can take very different paths to the ones they were destined for. And a lost sorcerer is a very powerful and useful weapon to have.

AU tag for 5x09. When Mordred came down the cliff to help Merlin and Arthur, he might have forgotten a very important piece of equipment. And so the three of them are stuck at the bottom of a cliff with nothing to do. Arthur wasn't sure if he wanted to commit homicide or suicide. However, after Gwaine had arrived, he was definitely eaning towards murder.

Sequel to On Shaky Ground! As an army of sorcerers marches on Camelot, Merlin scrambles to come up with a defense strategy. In the meantime: Arthur, newly enlightened about the identity of the mysterious "Emrys," finds hiding his knowledge a little more difficult than he originally anticipated. No slash, as always

"Explain it Gaius, how could Merlin be in these painting from years ago but still be exactly the same age as he is now?" "You see Sire, truth is, Merlin isn't the simple servant you think he is and he's been around much longer than you think." When Arthur uncovers Merlin's secret he learns that he was not the only prince the warlock was friends with. AU. No slash.

When Gwaine accidently spills a deaging potion over Merlin and he is reduced into nothing more than a year old, the knights have to keep their surrogate baby brother a secret from Uther. Featuring Baby!Merlin, Overprotective!knights and Clueless!Uther.

Gwaine has a problem. A big problem. A possibly treasonous, very dangerous, uncontrollable problem that may or may not get him killed and put all of his friends in danger. He once told Merlin that he was the only friend he had, and maybe that isn't true anymore. But Merlin is still the only friend he can trust. And he needs help. Non-slash. Post S4. Rated for drinking/drunkenness.

It was just another execution of a warlock, it was just another mother trying to take revenge for her dead son...but what will Arthur do now that the witch's magic is inside him, fighting to be seen? Set before 2x08 and is definitely AU. Updates sporadic.

Unable to match Merlin's power, Morgana tries to take her revenge by killing Arthur and Merlin as children. But when her plan goes awry, King and Warlock must find a way of correcting time before their past, and present, disappear altogether.

Morgana will kill Arthur unless Emrys reveals himself. So he does.

Merlin gets kidnapped by some Druids, Arthur goes all angsty, and a few years later a prince called Emrys comes along to visit...

Arthur's told that he cant last a week without Merlin, so he gives him the week off. Merlin takes the week to relax, but old and new enemies have other ideas. Disguised Merlin will tread carefully to protect both Arthur and his secret. Full summary inside

A sorcerer starts bragging that he is Emrys, the most powerful of all. The others don't believe it and put it to a test-a cave that holds power that only Emrys can wield. What happens when Uther hears? What happens if he's not Emrys? Set before 3x12

Arthur, Merlin and the knights end up in the future, where they discover many things are different. When an old enemy strikes, the only way for the future to survive is for the past to save it... Spoilers for series 4, Canon up to 4x09, AU from then on

When Arthur goes to another kingdom to discuss a peace treaty, an injured Merlin, disguised as Emrys, soon follows. Will Merlin be discovered?

Sequel to Arthur's Silent Guardian! With the unknown identity of his sorcerer-protector plaguing him, Arthur is unsure how to deal with this new knowledge. Meanwhile, a series of mysterious earthquakes is threatening the safety of Camelot. No Slash.

This is a combination of an original legend with the world of Merlin. A terrifiying moment in Merlin's childhood is revealed. What's the real reason Hunith sent her son to live in Camelot? Also, who is this visiting King? No slash. Set before 4X09.

Secret revealed, Merlin flees, unaware of the magical threat heading for Camelot. Camelot is taken and Merlin is left injured and poisoned, and losing control of his powers. He must regain control, save Camelot and save Arthur before it is too late.

In which Merlin gets to tell more of the truth than usual and still lies through his teeth the entire time, and Arthur presumes to know far better than Merlin about, well, everything.

A band of renegade druids that know how much the legendary "Emrys" is worth to certain people have decided to auction him off to the highest bidder. How far will Arthur go to get him back, especially when Merlin's secret is revealed?

AU. As a convoy of warriors arrive in Camelot; requesting free reign to continue to hunt a terrible beast, secrets will be revealed in the most shocking of ways. They say that the beast came to Camelot for a reason. And why is Merlin acting so nervous?

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Especially if that woman happens to be the all powerful Lady of the Lake. And you've just shot her boyfriend with a crossbow.

Or, How to Drive Merlin Completely and Utterly Mad. Gwaine finds out about Merlin's magic and Merlin ponders the moral implications of turning friends into toads.

The long awaited sequel of "Awakening of Destiny"! Summary inside!

Merlin is happy living in Ealdor with his mother, but one day, he is summoned to Camelot by its king, Uther Pendragon. What does the king want with Merlin, and what if Arthur wasn't the only child borne by Ygraine?NO slash! MxM AxG

As a powerful sorcerer arrives in Camelot in search of Emrys, Merlin will have to defend the kingdom from the shadows. But he can only keep his magic a secret for so long before he is forced to reveal his true power and his identity to the court.

A powerful sorcerer named Emrys resides in Camelot, a silent guardian to Prince Arthur. But why would any sorcerer protect a Pendragon? Candun intends to find out, even if it means kidnapping the prince of Camelot as bait. No Slash! Sequel now posted!

season 2 spoilers Morgause is at it again. But this time, it's not Arthur she's after. There's one way to Merlin's heart and she intends to exploit it. But Arthur's confused. Why would Morgause want to recruit Merlin? Merlin/Freya

Another run in with pesky bandits puts Merlin and Arthur in a sticky situation, and Arthur is left gawking like an idiot at Merlin's escape strategy. No Slash.