You can determine the measure of a man by observing how he treats his lessers, except that, to Arthur, Merlin has (almost) never been his lesser, and Merlin himself (almost) never saw them as anything other than equals. As their destinies steadily intertwine, both young men realize more than just fate ties them together…EDIT: "DRAGONLORD'S SON" PT3 IS UP! (Friendshipfic. Bromance.)

This is a reincarnation story set in 2020. Merlin's long wait for Arthur is finally over, but why has fate decreed that Arthur should return now? The world has been in greater danger than at present. Yet there is evil lurking in troubled waters and, thankfully, the friends begin to discover that Arthur is not the only one to return.

Merlin has been running himself to the ground, full of despair and fear. He finds ways to deal with it, but he knows they are only temporary measures. Will someone notice before he takes it too far? (Teen for . . . well, you find out in the first chapter.) TRIGGER WARNING: Self harm

Merlin has let himself go and not in the way he teases King Arthur about. He is spreading himself thin, metaphorically and physically. Have his friends taken notice too late? Protective!Arthur & limp!Merlin.

When Elizabeth Prentiss' health starts to decline, Emily drops everything and returns to DC. The ambassador wants to keep her condition quiet, so Emily tells no one of her return. How long can she keep her return to the States a secret? How does she learn to take care of her mother, but also learn to take care of herself? [Rating may change, eventual H/P]

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.

The knights, Arthur, and Merlin are told that in order for them to fulfill their destinies, they must truly understand and trust each other. A sorceress makes it so they all have a chance to listen to a song that describes each of them and their pasts and struggles. Set after season 4, reveal fic. Knights/Arthur/Merlin brotherly bonding. No slash.

After Merlin and Arthur visit a recently capture sorcerer in the dungeons, something happens to Arthur the very next day. Something that could very well change their lives forever. (Bromance. Banter, shocked!Merlin shocked!Arthur, protective!Merlin) COWRITTEN WITH VANILLAJ1967.)

The Round Table is exchanging gifts this year. Basically, it's just an excuse to write fluff. With gratuitous Arthur/Gwen thrown in. Set after S4

This takes place after the season five finale, "The Diamond of the Day," with a bit of a twist.

*Spoiler* Arthur dies, but Merlin does not. Or does he? A different take on the ending after Arthur dies. No semi-trucks. ;D Pack your bags, kids. We're going on a feels trip. I suck at summaries, but I'm suggesting Merlin gets reborn later on. Not permanent death. I'm aiming to make you all cry.

Set season 4 after the darkest hour parts 1&2. During a routine patrol the knights and Merlin are ambushed by bandits, however these are no ordinary bandits. Forced to flee they end up in the last place Merlin wanted to be with his friends, he struggles to keep his secret and act normal whilst trapped in the mystery that is the crystal cave.

Emma's heart is conflicted after she had seen her magic flip out of her control and harm the ones she cared about. She decides to go to Regina for help but tonight might not be the best night to go inside that vault. Outlaw Queen, Emma's POV

Sometimes paths lead to the inevitable. Merlin discovers that when Kilgharrah arrives with a cryptic message and a rather blunt explanation. The dragon's terrible timing leads to many revelations and sends Merlin on a journey where he'll need friends and enemies, both old and new, to face the crossroad ahead... Alternative S5, reveal, friendship, now COMPLETE!

Based on an article I found where Emma may hold some resentment over her unborn brother or sister. Her parents try and sooth those concerns but Emma just wants to avoid them at all costs.

Merlin and Arthur find themselves in the 21st century. They meet the BAU team. Things happen, and life will never be the same for anyone. There's romance and mystery. If you don't like slash, you probably shouldn't read this. Definite Morgan/OMC. Beginnings of Merlin/Reid. Definite Morgan/Reid and Arthur/Merlin.

It is storming madly outside. Arthur demands Merlin show up as usual. When Merlin doesn't show, though, he comes to his chambers directly and the pair find themselves in an unexpected situation. And that might be an understatement. T for very mild slash.

Merlin and Arthur are in love! But what happens when Uther finds out? Merlin is imprisoned and Arthur is forced into an unhappy relationship with a stuck up princess! My first fanfiction! Probably should have warnings for violence and slash.

When Arthur notices the scars on Merlin, he sets off to find out why a servant of all people has such marks and discovers that Merlin might not be all that he seems. Arthur/Merlin