Rewrite of Merlin's Guide as to Why You Shouldn't be Voldemort. When Voldemort resurrects Morgana to help with his plans, the Old Religion cries out in agony to Merlin, to help him restore the balance. With the help of friends old and new Merlin must return to Hogwarts to protect the children. But nothing is as it seems and as always, it isn't going to be easy...

Merlin Ambrose, a man who travelled of the majestic Kingdom named Camelot, has many dangerous secrets and many more problems than one person should have. This is his story of how he lives, laughs, and loves. Welcome and laugh, cry, worry but most importantly, enjoy the story of: Merlin – How it should have been. Mergana;Arthur/OC;Gwen/Lancelot;M for Language Royal!Merlin AU! (obvs)

When a group of knight from a fallen kingdom request Arthur's help in taking it back, Merlin seems to know more than he should. What could he be hiding? Yeah, I know. Lame summary, PLUS it's been done before, but I thought why not?

When Arthur and Merlin are attacked, a sorceress shows up to save them. In exchange, she makes Arthur promise to fulfill a challenge, luring him in with the promise of learning about his mother. What they learn will change their lives forever. (AU based on 2x08 The Sins of the Father)

What if Merlin couldn't bring himself to poison Morgana? What if instead there were adverse affects to using a living person as a vessel for the spell, especially one with uncontrollable magic? What would happen? Mergana, GwainexOC, mentions of Arwen. Fair warning I like OC's so you will find a few.

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 year in Camelot, Merlin has made a great deal of progress in his quest to restore magic to the land. Still, there's a long way to go, and the emergence of dangerous new enemies is not making the journey any shorter. Sequel to The Warlock's Quickening; Book II of The Albion Cycle.

What if Uther genuinely believed that Merlin was his own son, and raised him as a prince? Series AU. No pairings except for canon.

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.

In a world where Merlin's small village was raided when he was young and Hunith was killed, Merlin and his best friend Will were found and raised by the Assassins Guild. They came to rule it through skill and reputation, and then Merlin was sent to kill Arthur Pendragon. Chapter one updated!

Long ago, dragons bonded with knights who proved to be worthy. All but one were killed off by Uther. The time has come for the last Knight of Old to fulfill his Destiny. His name: Merlin. Summary sucks, the story is better. Noble!Merlin, No slash, T because I'm paranoid.

When Harry faces down Voldemort in the Ministry, A mysterious man by the name of Emrys defeats Voldemort in place of Dumbledore. When the man becomes the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Harry's year becomes far more interesting, but yet so much more sinister. Rated T for Violence and Swearing.

AU. Merlin is Uther s nephew. After deaths of Balinor and Hunith, Uther takes Merlin in and raises him alongside his son Arthur and his daughter Morgana.

Prince Merlin discovers the truth about his parents, forcing him to flee the only home he's ever known, with a few trusted friends. In their new home in Camelot they discover love and friendship while trying to save both magic and the kingdom they now call home.

The evil king from a kingdom north of Camelot is on the hunt to kill the rightful heir to the throne. Will be a reveal fic.

Merlin isn't the weak, clumsy fool that everyone thinks he is. He hasn't been that way since he trained to fight as a young adolescent. He keeps this facade up to better protect Arthur, and himself, from danger. What happens when that facade starts to break?

Merlin would love nothing more than to never think about his past again. But when a girl comes to Camelot and begs for the kings' help, Merlin has to figure out a way to keep his past and present separate. Assassin!Merlin

Merlin was a noble of Estant. Now how to tell Arthur... I don't own Merlin or any of the Characters from the Show Merlin. Life can change in just a few moments. One moment Merlin was a noble. Second moment Merlin is a servant. Third moment Arthur is planing to go to Estant. Four Moment Arthur finds out.

Set in an AU in which Merlin is only 10 and Arthur is 19. In this version all the knights of the round table are knights and Uther is different, to say the least. I plan for this to be a series of stories that involve some fluff and brotherhood. no slash. Ideal description would be comfort/brotherhood/family/angst-Adopted from teawithlucifer

"One wish for his mother's life and the whisperings of destiny could change Arthur's views on magic as he is transported to another version of his life." Royal!Bamf!Merlin. Set at the end of season three. Alternate Universe.

When Merlin starts having nightmares about a past he thought he had left behind, things get a little confusing for Arthur, his knights, and even Morgana! Set after 5x02 anything that happens after is subject to change. Assassin!Merlin, possibly a reveal!fic, we'll see where it goes from here. Reviews are appreciated. Chapter 9 up!

Thousands of years after Arthur's death, Albus Dumbledore calls upon Merlin for a favor. Knowing that he will need assistance in helping Harry Potter achieve his destiny, he asks Merlin to take a teaching position at Hogwarts. For the next 7 years, Merlin will watch out and protect the Boy Who Lived, all the while waiting for his King to return. Eventual Merlin/Arthur (ON HIATUS)

When he and Arthur are kidnapped during a hunting trip, Merlin learns two things about their captors. First off, their problem is not with Uther or Arthur; it is with nobility period, and they want all the heirs to whatever title. Second off, they do not know which one of the two is Prince Arthur. Rated T for torture. Eventual Magic Reveal

Merlin might have come to Camelot to master his magic, not to end the Purge, but he's not going to sit idly by while his kin suffer. Oh no. Whether it's releasing a chained dragon, smuggling sorcerers out of the city, or trying to change Arthur's mind, he's fighting back. Now. Series rewrite beginning after 1X02 featuring Proactive!Merlin. AU.

Merlin has lived for almost 1400 years without intervening with the wizard world. But when the time comes that he no longer can ignore Harry's need for help he decides to act, but it didn't go exactly as he had planned. Old enemies becomes friends, past regrets resurface, and the one thing that matters most is finally about to happen.

As the only heir to the throne of Delinsar, the Prince was forced to flee his kingdom. Now, 2 years later he will return.

by-blow ˈbīˌblō/ noun BRITISH 1.a side-blow not at the main target. 2.a man's illegitimate child. . Au, eventual Arwen, Mergana , Prince!Merlin Hope you enjoy! (Now Edited)

When King Uther finds a young boy alone after his village is destroyed, he takes him in as his ward. Little does he know that the young boy he has claimed as his own possesses the one thing Uther despises above all else: Magic. How will Merlin keep himself alive and his secret hidden when growing up under the kings very nose?

AU, when Arthur was born, Ygraine didn't die, and Balinor was named the court sorcerer of Camelot. Shortly after Merlin is born though, Balinor and Hunith are killed, so Uther decides to take Merlin in as his ward.

Merlin is a prince who had to flee as a child when his kingdom was attacked. But now it's time to return and help his people to free the land from the rule of a tyrant. Will Merlin succeed to do that without revealing his many secrets to Arthur and Camelot?

The King finds an abandoned child on a cruel winter's night. When the boy can only remember his name, and displays an extraordinary gift for magic, Uther adopts him to keep him safe- but how long can the Pendragons keep Merlin's secret? AU; Prince!Merlin; Pairings Inside

AU Modern . Billionaire Merlin Ambrosius's plane crashes , but his body is never found . What happens when five years later , he returns , completely different to the man he was before . What happened to him? what does he know? and why is it , that when he returns , there's a man going by the name the Dragon , Fighting against the corruption that plagues his city.

Based at the end of series four. When Merlin reveals his magic to save the life of Isolde, has he just sacrificed Albion's golden future? Or has he just began the new age? Arthur and the knights must come to terms with Merlin's magic. So with a little help from Taliesin, they watch Merlin's adventures. And with a new form of dark magic rising, will all be learnt before all is lost?

*Previously named the Kindness of Kings!* A series of 'What if' one shots based on Merlin's adventures. Taking YOUR requests now. First chapter, AU on 5x10 - The Kindness of Strangers. What if... Arthur pursues Merlin after he sneaks away from camp and catches up with him, only to see the dreaded arrow stuck in the boy's side...

Just another year at Hogwarts for Harry. Yup. Except his new professor is definitely odd.

There were many things the people of Camelot didn't know about the king's manservant, as Merlin, born Prince Myrddin Emrys Ambrosius, had many secrets. Prince!Merlin, AU

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!

He knew what this meant. And he was happy that he would get to see his old friends again, but he knew it also meant he was going to have to leave Camelot. -Merlin gets called away by some old friends to deal with a problem, but he can't do it alone. A little AU. First Merlin fanfic. I'm terrible at summaries so just read it. Set before S2E13

Thief!Merlin Robin Hood-esque merthur romance. Merlin is a thief who steals from Uther's vaults to feed the poor of Camelot. Arthur is supposed to capture him, but can't help thinking that he's on the wrong side. Romance, drama, adventures, BAMF!Merlin, Merlin whump and a Morgana who actually gets the help she needs. (summary by starwater13 and cover art from pagebeater's deviant)

Merlin is a thief that can't be contained. He is able to infiltrate any location, break from any binds and steal every treasure. But when he infiltrates Camelot to steal the dragon and the crowns of the prince and King, humiliating Morgana along the way and saving Arthur's life, things are going to get complicated. Merlin/Morgana.

"Rumours" part II. (Slowly being edited) King Arthur and Queen Guinevere are loved by the people, The Knights of The Round Table are becoming legends, and the king's manservant is stumbling his way through Camelot as always. The King is on his throne and all is well. Until the rumours start ... (A/M)

Sequel to Fathers Guilt. Merlin and Arthur continue to protect Camelot from the various threats that face it, how will Merlin keep his magic and how will Arthur keep his love for Gwen from Uther? AU

When Uther killed Balinor he never imagined he would orphan his infant son. The king adopts young Merlin into his family until he realises the child has magic. When merlin returns years later will Uther be able to adopt his son back into his family? AU

After Arthur refuses to marry Princesses that Uther has set up for him, Uther sets up another a union with Prince Merlin, having yet to arrive in Camelot, Arthur gets to know Merlin through Raven as he is Merlin's close friend. Isn't he? Warnings inside.