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Focus: TV Shows Merlin, Since: 03-21-12
Founder: Princess Alyra - Stories: 13 - Followers: 2 - Staff: 1 - id: 99107
A community for all fics where the "reveal" moment doesn't go over well. The ending can be happy or sad, but the main theme should be about Arthur reacting badly, and something tangibly or physically bad must happen as a result. No slash.

A SimpleMinded Fool by Archaeologist reviews
Arthur was never meant to find out this way. A reveal fic. AU.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,616 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 24 - Published: 6/11/2012 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Pick up the Pieces by Kitty O reviews
Life goes on, even for exiled warlocks and betrayed kings with chips on their shoulders and wounded pride. Reconciliation will come in time... Meanwhile, there are dogs named Dragon, bows named Elsie, lovesick citizens, attacking sorcerers, and delayed, illogical destinies to deal with. Post series 4, no slash, semi-oneshots. Ch6: In which Merlin plays matchmaker.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 6 - Words: 15,721 - Reviews: 125 - Favs: 108 - Follows: 189 - Updated: 7/29/2012 - Published: 4/19/2012 - Arthur, Merlin
Aftershock by Baelfire reviews
A DARK-MERLIN Reveal: When the bonds of loyalty break completely, they can never be reforged.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,251 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 62 - Published: 4/15/2012 - Merlin
What Goes Around by MoonMargaret reviews
Everyone expects Merlin's secret to come out in the heat of battle or saving Camelot.What if it happens on the most normal of days?And what if that makes it worse than it ever could've been? Set after 4x13 in a time of love, loss, & always laughter.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 25 - Words: 112,058 - Reviews: 492 - Favs: 633 - Follows: 318 - Updated: 2/23/2012 - Published: 1/3/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Only a Traitor by Simbeline reviews
Arthur has made a decision he never wanted to make. His mind is torn on whether or not he's done the right thing. One shot.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 746 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 3 - Published: 4/12/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
The Ever Faithful Servant by FrivolousFlare reviews
Even when Arthur betrays him, Merlin remains faithful and loyal. Very short Merlin-whump, for my own sadistic enjoyment. Rated T for torture and gore. R&R No slash. Post-reveal fic. Second part now up!
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,634 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 188 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 3/11/2013 - Published: 3/4/2012 - Merlin - Complete
Quick and Easy by Princess Alyra reviews
Merlin had no idea what it was the prince intended to do. "Arthur, you're hurting me."
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,873 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 485 - Follows: 92 - Published: 7/14/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Le Morte de Merlin by Kitty O reviews
Deathfic. Songfic. Oneshot. No slash. Merlin's been found out, and he's not getting out of it this time. Revolving POV, my first Merlin story!
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,529 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 22 - Published: 9/25/2010 - Merlin - Complete
Zeal by Kitty O reviews
Ficlet. Dark. No slash. "Sorcerer, liar, fake. Plotting against Camelot and its throne. Yelling and twisting and trapped."
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 375 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 8 - Published: 10/16/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Crying Can't Save You by Valkyrie Vamp reviews
One-shot. Arthur has learned of Merlin's secret and can't stand to have the boy in his life anymore. Song-fic set to Kelly Clarkson's 'Cry'. Intended as friendship but can be read as slash, whatever.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,132 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 7 - Published: 7/15/2010 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Burning Bridges by Ash9 reviews
Post Series 4. Arthur is a happily married king; Camelot is finally at peace; And Merlin is...outside the king's quarters nervously considering his options. His guilty conscience just won't leave him alone. Is it finally time to reveal his secret? Complete! *SEQUEL Shredding Destiny NOW POSTED*
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,217 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 269 - Follows: 74 - Updated: 9/19/2012 - Published: 2/12/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
The Worst Way by Revhead reviews
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.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 19 - Words: 65,017 - Reviews: 387 - Favs: 1,464 - Follows: 461 - Updated: 10/20/2015 - Published: 2/5/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete