Kidnapped by a mad king, Arthur and Merlin must rely on each other like never before. While Arthur struggles with choices that put his heart and duty at odds, Merlin struggles just to stay alive after being stripped of his magic and freedom. With impossible choices and heavy secrets weighing them down, can they manage to escape before all is lost? (Lots of bromance.)

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

When Merlin is wounded at Camlann instead of Arthur, the two journey to Avalon in a final attempt to save the sorcerer's life. They receive help from an unexpected source, leaving Merlin battling a strange condition. Morgana pairs with a new adversary, who strikes frighteningly close to home, and in the face of a rising dark army Merlin and Arthur must defend the future of Albion.

Being different is hard, and some narrow-minded and jealous bullies make Merlin's life rough as he tries to adjust to living in Camelot and being a servant to a Royal Prat. He desperately tries to keep anyone from noticing, but Gaius isn't just anyone, and the old physician isn't about to let his boy suffer alone. Written for the Tumblr blog "Merlin Memory Month 2018," Day 1 Prompt

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

It began, as any shift in destiny did, with a choice - run and hide, or stay and fight. And because Merlin chose to stand still, his destiny and Arthur's - and others' - took a sharp right turn. Discovered by the knights, arrested by Arthur, Merlin faces Uther's questioner and judgment... Gold is, after all, refined in the flames... Mid-season 3 in-canon reveal.

Arthur has finally managed to retrieve his servant from the hands of ruthless slavers. But no matter how much he may wish it, things will never be the same again. Warnings for forced addiction, drugging, withdrawal, bodily harm, abuse, slavery, blood, just basically be warned (Disclaimer: I don't own Merlin unfortunately)

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.

Oh, what a surprise - Arthur and the Knights Of The Round Table have been captured by a sorcerer… but Merlin may find out something about himself that he never wanted to know… immortal!Merlin reveal fic. Bamf!Merlin

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

Destiny can be kind to some, but to others, destiny has put them in a place where they have to face the darkness of emptiness before their true fate is revealed. Not many are burdened with such purpose because not many could handle the pain and suffering it entail. Now, more than ever, Merlin realizes how true those words can be as he bleeds while staring at the fury of his king.

Sequel to At A Loss For Words. A collection of various oneshots that take place after the events in At A Loss For Words. Plenty of whump and H/C throughout (what else did you expect really?) CHAPTER 2: Arthur took the knights on a simple mission...without telling one of their key members. He returns to a not so warm welcome.

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?

Someone from Merlin's past comes calling and they have nothing good to offer. His friends are concerned and he is in danger, but he refuses for them to help. A story for my 'Our Poor Merlin' collection that got too long. Don't have to have read that to read this. Just an excuse for some whump!Merlin and protective!Arthur/knights. You know you love it.

Takes place during and immediately after Season 4, Episode 5, "His Father's Son." A young nobleman who comes to Camelot to swear fealty to the newly crowned King Arthur sees Merlin's magic. Merlin must protect his secret at all costs. Rated M.

A visiting noble makes Arthur an offer he can't refuse, putting Merlin's secret in jeopardy. The warlock takes drastic action, risking his health and ability to respond when crisis strikes. Features, angst, whump, bromance and BAMF Merlin.

A visiting noble decides he likes the look of Merlin. Arthur's forced to take him on a hunting trip and he notices the mans attraction. He goes crazy trying to keep the oblivious Merlin out of harms way. (One Shot)

"Someone once told me that... that if you ever lost someone and... and you miss them. Then just look at the sky, and... and search for the brightest star. And think of it as them." / "That... is probably the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard." Dedicated to MildeAmasoj. No slash. Cover by MagicGirl41

When Merlin's kidnapped and tortured to the breaking point, will Arthur be able to save him? Contains magic suppression and reveal. Rated for mild violence and uncomfortable themes for some.

Bk3 of Prophesized. Camelot has slowly adjusted to their new Court Sorcerer and the freedom of magic, but prejudice hides in the darkest shadows, with treason and betrayal at its side. However, when Dark magic gets thrown into the mix and when the witch comes out to play... prejudice really is the least of their worries. Merlin!whump/BAMF; Arthur!whump.

Highschool AU, Merthur. Merlin has just arrived at a new school, at the start of senior year. And already, he's gotten into trouble with the big guy on campus; Arthur Pendragon. Will their bad start turn into a deeper friendship?

So just an average patrol round Camelot, but a conversation goes on to reveal more than expected for Arthur and the knights

When Arthur reveals he's known Merlin's secret for awhile, Gaius brings up some matters he hadn't thought of and Arthur realizes that perhaps it wasn't just *Merlin's* supposed lack of trust he should have considered. Because every good father will go BAMF at some point or other to protect their child.

Merlin is tricked, putting himself in danger, and it is up to Arthur to save him. With Merlin weak and vulnerable, will Arthur have it in him to care for his servant? What secrets will he discover? Contains Merlin whump, sick!Merlin, angst and bromance .

"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 had to dig his fingernails into his hands 'till they bled in order to drag his mind out of the forests of Longstead and back into Camelot. It was just like the Lamia all over again." Gen, friendship. Tag to 4x08.

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

No one ever saw him, but everybody knows and fears him: He is the Thief, the Shadow, the Phantom, Emrys. And Prince Arthur has sworn to kill him. At least before destiny turns everything upside down...

Camelot had fallen. Morgana was queen. Arthur knew these facts, but nothing worried him more than Merlin. Merlin, with golden eyes, captured during the attack, and who held dangerous knowledge of the elusive Emrys. Time was running out until Morgana found Emrys and went after Arthur. The King could only hope they could retake Camelot in time. Before his servant broke.

Alternative ending to Merlin 5x07, because Merlin always takes things in stride, but what if he didn't? What if enough was finally enough? What if sorry just wouldn't cut it this time? I hope you like it! Spoilers for season 5! NO SLASH!

While out on patrol, Arthur, Gwaine, and Leon come across an abandoned building, but soon discover that's not the only thing that's been abandoned

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)

When a poisoned Merlin fights Kilgharrah's attempt to heal him, no longer recognizing their kinship, Kilgharrah realizes that the warlock's survival would depend, not on the ancient bond between dragons and dragonlords, but on a bond of a different kind. It was time to summon Gaius.

One month. It had been one month since Merlin had disappeared. When Arthur set out to find his missing servant, he hadn't had much of a plan, but he's pretty sure that getting kidnapped and being held for ransom by a morally imbalanced weapons dealer hadn't been part of it. *Friendship, no slash, eventual magic reveal*

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.

A band of renegade druids kidnap Merlin in order to use a dragonlord gift he never knew he had against Camelot, and end up releasing the dragon within. Gen, friendship.

What if Arthur had gone after Merlin in the Hollow Queen? How would the king have reacted to what really happened to his friend? Would he have been able to deal with the poisoning? Merlin whump, protective Arthur. SPOILERS for The Hollow Queen, but AU timeline and slight reference to the previews for next week.

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

This is what happens when Merlin is lost. This is why destinies are never simple. - Reveal fic. Set after Series 4.

'Prophecies do not lie.' And there is but one way to submit a man that is all powerful. BAMF! Merlin. Big Reveal Fic. No Slash.

When Merlin becomes the victim of an addictive, deadly drug, it's up to Arthur, him, and the Knights to stop the drug-dealer, whilst also dealing with Merlin's horrible withdrawal symptoms. Will they be able to keep their friend alive? No-Slash. Much Merlin!WHUMP. Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin, unfortunately. Reviews are so greatly appreciated you can hardly imagine.

AU story. Arthur Pendragon knew nothing but the life of a slave, passed around the kings and nobles of the land at their whims, until he is claimed by a Dragonlord, Merlin, and something simple slowly gets increasingly complicated.

History repeats itself. Arthur and his Queen cannot have children, they turn to Mordred, a child of the Druids, and seek their answer in magic. They trade a life for a life. The Queen is ready and willing to make the sacrifice for the future of Camelot. But magic never weaves straight. Hurt!Merlin, Character Death.

"Merlin, these nobles coming, they're very traditional, and I need this treaty with them. Please, can you just, pretend you're a competent servant? And be respectful and don't speak back and everything?" Merlin studied his King and bowed in agreement. He would behave no matter how arrogant these nobles got. He regretted the promise almost immediately.

AU of The Dragon's Call. Arthur rescues a slave boy. Destiny can begin. Friendship, Gen.

Missing scene for Arthur's Bane part II, so spoilers. Lots of spoilers. Merlin is having a really, really bad day. Gen, friendship, and you can probably guess what this story is going to address ;)

Merlin has taken off, Arthur isn't happy. A sort-of tag to the season four finale. Gen. Friendship.

Merlin must truly believe he's an idiot if he thinks Arthur doesn't know his secret. The trick will be getting Merlin to admit it. But Arthur has a plan, and as far as he's concerned, Destiny can kiss his royal arse. [pre-s3, magic!reveal]

On waking with no memory of the previous night, Merlin finds himself accused of Arthur's attempted murder. With all evidence pointing to him and no way to disprove it, Merlin must face the possibility that he is now a threat to the Once and Future King.

When Arthur discovers Merlin's magic, he consigns him to the horrors of Camelot's deepest dungeon. But when a curse strikes at the heart of the kingdom, can the King repair the damage he's done, and can Merlin find his way back from the darkness. Post season 4, canon relationships, no slash.

Arthur and Merlin are out a simple hunting trip, when they are attacked by a Griffon. Merlin is forced to use magic to save Arthur, and he is injured in the process. What will Arthur do when his friend/sorcerer/friend is fighting for his very life?

Called Captured before. Instead of being left to the Serkets, Morgana and Morgause decide to break Merlin and bring him to the dark side. But he won't go willingly, that's why the two sisters call for the Mord'Sith. Future Mergana; Warnings: Torture Check out my new version: At Her Mercy

Merlin can temporarily read minds. He really wishes he couldn't. Hurt!Merlin. Protective and BAMF Arthur. Friendship.

When Agravaine interrogates Merlin about Emrys, he did not expect his anger to get the better of him. Nor did he anticipate Sir Percival seeing, a severely broken jaw, or an extremely unimpressed king. No slash.

King Arthur is baffled when entire villages are suddenly reported empty. He sets out with his knights and faithful servant to investigate, but on the way, he finds what it means to lose a close friend, and faces horrors he has never before. Character whump level: *critical*

Merlin is nearly burned at the stake, and he's not taking it well. Gen, friendship, hurt/comfort and all the fixings. But not a reveal fic.

alt. fic for Series 4, ep. 5 My Father's Son- In the actual episode, Queen Annis was awfully accomodating. What if she were a bit harder to persuade? What if she were not so noble, and slightly more ambitious? Complete!

Merlin is missing, and Arthur is torn between his duty as a King and his loyalty and feelings towards Merlin. Merlin meanwhile is the captive of a viscious king who is trying to break Merlin anyway he knows how. Merlin Whup, please R&R

When Arthur meets a boy, a slave, he feels the need to help save him. He can't explain it, he just knows it is meant to be. As if it is his destiny.

There is no more time for Arthur and Merlin to figure out their relationship. An old friend, Matthias, pays Camelot a visit, and uses Merlin in the cruelest way possible. Can Arthur forgive this percieved betrayal? Will he save Merlin in time? Slash.

Merlin and Arthur are trapped in a series of collapsing tunnels, and the water is on its way.

AU – Arthur finally takes the chance to find Emyrs who is supposed to help him rule Camelot and was taken from the castle as a child. Could Merlin be the warlock Arthur is looking for or just an idiot intent on driving him crazy?

Prince Arthur didn't care much for the new Prime Minister's son Merlin, and would rather spend as little time with him as possible - and the feeling is mutual. But when they're kidnapped together, they don't have a choice. Boys are 12/13 in this fic

Most of the time, Merlin acts normally. But then every once in a while, he acts... not like himself. It's in the eyes. It's in the smile. It's in the way he very nearly jumped. What's wrong with him? Can we fix it? No slash. Complete

As he lay there bearing witness to the battle before him, he could scarce believe what he saw. What was he to believe? What to do? How are you supposed to react when the man you saw as your closest friend turns out to be a sorcerer? *Spoilers for SE-3*

Gwaine has always been in love with his best mate, Merlin. When Merlin and Arthur, Merlin's partner of five years, proposition him to help spice up their love life, how can he possibly refuse? But after one night, could he ever consider giving them up?

AU tag to 'Castle of Fyrien'. Merlin is being held at the Castle of Fyrien, life in danger and secret revealed-and Arthur's rescue attempt ends badly. Cenred wants information, Morgause wants revenge, and Merlin is the perfect pawn in a twisted game. 3x07

You can't save the dying with words... and, yet, Balinor is still breathing. Arthur would know. He saw it. All of it. Including the part where *Merlin* did *magic*.

When Camelot faces attack by a powerful sorcerer-king, Arthur must seek the only one who can save the kingdom. Unfortunately, Emrys doesn't want to be found. Set between seasons 2 and 3.

After Camelot finally settles down from weeks of chaos, Arthur finally notices something wrong with Merlin. But is it too late? WARNING ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN LATER CHAPTERS.

When Merlin is forced to leave Camelot after revealing himself as a sorcerer, the devastating effects on Arthur force Uther to realise how wrong he was. Warnings inside.

It starts with a choice. After promising that when the time came he would choose wisely, Arthur never once thought that he would make the wrong choice, but the choices that matter most aren't always what we think. *Post season 3* Oneshot, 2 parts.

After being ambushed in enemy territory, Merlin is mortally wounded and Arthur has no choice but to allow a sinister witch to heal him.

One second Merlin is shaking Arthur awake. The next he's on the floor with a improvised dagger in his back. And Arthur's feeling terrible. What did he do this time? No slash.

Merlin and Arthur are captured by bandits on a hunting trip, except unlike ordinary bandits, they know Merlin is a sorcerer.

Modern day AU. From the moment they encounter each other Arthur seems destined to become Merlin's knight in shining armour.

Merlin and Arthur fill each other's shoes.

After revealing his magic to Arthur due to life-threatening circumstances, Merlin decides it's time he learned to heal. With Gaius off dealing with an illness in the outer villages, Merlin is left to his own methods, bearing some rather costly outcomes.

When Arthur is kidnapped in front of the king and the court Uther goes into a rage to find his only son but it seems it's up to Merlin to find and save his prince. Merlin/Arthur romance. I Don't own Merlin! Rated T for safety! Plase R&R

Facing the constant threat of Morgana, Merlin has had enough. Dark!Merlin.

Arthur is a porn star...something he has neglected to tell his boyfriend Merlin. Modern AU.

What does it take for Arthur to realise the servant he has is the one he needs? Non-slash!

Arthur doesn't appreciate Merlin, Merlin is sick of Arthur's mood swings, and the boys' relationship is at breaking point. Looks like it's time for some magical intervention to help them understand each other and realise what they've been missing.

Arthur hadn't realized that becoming King would mean people would start wooing his Merlin. SLASH. Arthur/Merlin.

Merlin is given the most inconvenient fairy gift ever but it ends up getting him the best reward.

During a heat wave in Camelot, Merlin learns the definition of “cruel and unusual punishment”.

The Great Dragon has asked Merlin to rescue the last dragon egg left whilst King Uther has asked Arthur to destroy it. They must travel together, with different agendas, across the continent in order to find it. What will happen when they do? Epic!

Merlin/Arthur AU, loosely based on movie Debs. Arthur is the top student at spy school and Merlin is notorious evil genius. However rivalry isn't the only thing these two boys are feeling, can Arthur resist or will he forsake his friends and his country?

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!

AKA The Most Screwed Up Merlin/Arthur Fic Ever. Merlin only wants to protect Arthur. Response to kinkme merlin prompt. MerlinxArthur SLASH. Full warnings inside. AU as of S2.

In which Arthur is the prostitute, Merlin rescues him, Morgana and Gwen are barely mentioned and Merlin drives an Audi. Warnings for mentions of prostitution and sex.

Be careful with Merlin," Morganna warned. **Warning--Character death**

BIG SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2 EPISODE 1. My take on why Merlin and Arthur were acting the way they were. Merlin has the beginnings of PTSD and Arthur is confused. YOU WILL NOT UNDERSTAND UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT EPISODE 1 OF SEASON 2 IS ABOUT. Gen.

The King is dead. Long live the King. Evil!Merlin, MxA

To save Arthur when he is gravely wounded, Merlin reaches into the blackest part of himself.

But when he saw a young, blond boy enter with his breakfast tray that was most definitely not his manservant, Arthur felt himself go from calm to irate in a few second flat. Consequently, the first words out of his mouth were: “Where’s Merlin?”