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Focus: TV Shows Merlin, Since: 09-03-12
Founder: Wisegirl6 - Stories: 274 - Followers: 11 - Staff: 1 - id: 102636
Only the best fics will be allowed here! Stories with great plots, writing, humor, and a bit of Arthur and Merlin banter as well. :D Features bromance, BAMF, whump, romance, and crackfics. PM me if you would like to be recruited for Staff or if you know of a story that should have it's place in here! c: ALL PAIRINGS ALLOWED!

To Break a Curse by FromTheCouncilOfTimeWizards reviews
Eventual magic reveal. Arthur accidentally releases a curse that begins attacking everything it can in his kingdom. There are only two ways to stop the curse: Arthur faces the curse's challenge, most likely dying in the process. Or a sorcerer's life is sacrificed. Arthur chooses the first, of course, because where is he going to find a sorcerer willing to sacrifice himself? Post s4
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 18 - Words: 20,227 - Reviews: 177 - Favs: 321 - Follows: 294 - Updated: 8/24/2013 - Published: 6/27/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Rise of Albion: 2013 by Rise of Albion reviews
Darkness is rising. More than a thousand years in the future Merlin waits for the arrival of Arthur and Albion. This time is dawning and Arthur's reawakening has begun, however, all is still to be determined and things can still go horribly wrong, especially since none will remember. Will Merlin find the reincarnations of his friends before those who want them dead get there first?
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 11 - Words: 12,746 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 85 - Updated: 10/13/2013 - Published: 2/20/2013 - Merlin, Arthur
It's Like Magic by Kiki1770 reviews
Merlin Drabble series! Written like mini one-shots; 100 drabbles in total. Arthur and Merlin have crazy lives, witness their adventures and embarrassments as they grow as the Once and Future King and Emrys. Bromance, Freylin, and Arwen! No Slash. T for Language. Ch 75: (Magic 3): Merlin responds to a distressed vision from a druid tribe.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 75 - Words: 48,452 - Reviews: 430 - Favs: 194 - Follows: 224 - Updated: 7/17/2015 - Published: 2/15/2013 - [Merlin, Freya] [Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere]
Regrets by DakotaBeor reviews
AU- Aithusia, When Merlin feeds the horse regrets entail the knights as he goes missing. But just as you think its all better- one small revelation can change everything. MERLIN!WHUMP
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 21 - Words: 38,644 - Reviews: 279 - Favs: 315 - Follows: 297 - Updated: 4/13/2012 - Published: 10/25/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Connected by rizandace reviews
The person he cares about the most. Isn't that obvious? Merlin and Arthur, friendship. No slash.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 30 - Words: 21,072 - Reviews: 273 - Favs: 259 - Follows: 126 - Updated: 4/16/2012 - Published: 2/27/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
A Good Master? by SSApoofiepie94 reviews
Merlin learns that although Arthur is hard on him, there are far worse masters he could have been serving... My fist EVER fanfic, there shall be some Merlin Whump later but NO SLASH... EVER! rated T just in case for later
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,297 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 5/20/2012 - Published: 5/19/2012 - Merlin
Destiny by rizandace reviews
Sequel to my story "Connected!" Arthur knows about Merlin's magic, but their problems aren't over yet. There are dissenters stirring up trouble in the palace, and new magical threats outside the walls as well. Rated T
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 35 - Words: 39,681 - Reviews: 408 - Favs: 166 - Follows: 119 - Updated: 7/15/2012 - Published: 4/24/2012 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Hidden Motives by laurajslr reviews
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.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 28 - Words: 103,354 - Reviews: 514 - Favs: 416 - Follows: 175 - Updated: 8/9/2012 - Published: 5/8/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
A Test Of Friendship by TheJunebug1218 reviews
'He ran as fast as his dying body would carry him.' Merlin and Arthur's friendship is tested, and Camelot's fate is put on the line. NO SLASH! Merlin!WHUMP. AFTER SEASON 3! *Warning: Bloodshed, light torture scenes. HIATUS!
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 13 - Words: 18,044 - Reviews: 240 - Favs: 171 - Follows: 310 - Updated: 8/19/2012 - Published: 8/21/2011 - Merlin, Arthur
What Happens by carinims01 reviews
What happens when Merlin visits his mother, leaving his friends unprotected? What happens when Morgana begins burning villages in search of Emrys? What happens when Merlin's secrets revealed? NO SLASH! Post S4. Reveal fic!
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 113,015 - Reviews: 373 - Favs: 568 - Follows: 269 - Updated: 8/23/2012 - Published: 5/5/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
You were gone? by Enzonia reviews
Spoilers for 5:02. Merlin leaves after talking to the Diarmair. and finds that the knights might have missed his absence. Merlin is less then pleased with this revelation. Friend-Abandoning prats get what's coming for them! Now a two-shot! Yay!
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,885 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 148 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 11/2/2012 - Published: 10/19/2012 - Merlin, Gwaine - Complete
And Once Again Beheld The Stars by Throughtherye reviews
Merlin accompanies the knights and Arthur on a simple patrol of the borders. But when the knights encounter a deadly foe, Merlin is captured and left to suffer at the hands of the enemy. With each passing day in his prison, Merlin struggles to maintain his humanity and his faith in Arthur. whump, no slash.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,196 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 94 - Follows: 206 - Updated: 12/22/2012 - Published: 8/17/2012 - Merlin, Arthur
Redemption by DakotaBeor reviews
SEQUEL TO REGRETS When Morgana discovers Merlin's secrets, she plans an attack on the closest thing to Camelot to claim her throne once and for all. Only this time.. there is no cheating death. Merlin!WHUMP, Arthur!Whump
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,062 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 139 - Updated: 11/30/2012 - Published: 5/23/2012 - Merlin, Arthur
Beyond Recall by laurajslr reviews
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.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 30 - Words: 136,668 - Reviews: 976 - Favs: 835 - Follows: 461 - Updated: 3/19/2013 - Published: 10/30/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
The Queen's Fool by Veilwuarrah reviews
Queen Annis finds Merlin running for his life in the woods, but discovers there's something horribly wrong, once she takes him back to her castle, and learns he doesn't know where Arthur is, or who he is.. Merlin faces a tough decision. (whump, Set after S05E02)
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 22,723 - Reviews: 122 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 237 - Updated: 7/30/2013 - Published: 11/10/2012
Of Twisted Morals and Human Weaponry by BeyondTheStorm reviews
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*
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 26 - Words: 146,837 - Reviews: 1338 - Favs: 1,243 - Follows: 721 - Updated: 3/28/2013 - Published: 9/18/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Growing secrets by Veilwuarrah reviews
Struggling with a worsening illness, while trying to keep Arthur from being lured out of Camelot by some mysterious guests, Merlin realizes through his hallucinations, that he might be in for more then he can handle alone. (Is Camelot really haunted or only he is?) Between S04E02-03(whump, mystery, slow buildup, dark)
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 21 - Words: 33,125 - Reviews: 135 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 4/20/2013 - Published: 9/12/2012
Cry Of The Prophets by Ocean Mint Leaves reviews
When Albion cries out under the strain of war and famine, Arthur Pendragon rises from the depths of Avalon. Fifteen long years after his demise the Once and Future King returns to his people. Post 5x13. No Slash.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 23,381 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 153 - Follows: 237 - Updated: 7/24/2013 - Published: 1/18/2013 - Arthur, Merlin
An Ill Fated Snow Day by EmrysTheMerlin reviews
Two weeks to the day since Arthur and Merlin regained Camelot, and Arthurs back to being a prat! Target practice is one thing but tracking practice on a snowy day is rediculous! What happens when it starts snowing in earnest and Arthur and the younger knights loose Merlins trail? Can Arthur find him before he freezes to death?
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 11 - Words: 4,105 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 43 - Updated: 4/30/2013 - Published: 4/27/2013 - Complete
More Gained, None Lost by Cordelia Rose reviews
Sequel to Battle Scars. Post season 4 but before season 5. Merlin's been captured and is currently languishing in a rotting castle under the watch and torture of a vengeful enemy. Arthur and the knights of the Round Table are searching for him, but will they reach him in time? WARNING: graphic description. T for a reason.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 30,043 - Reviews: 173 - Favs: 313 - Follows: 437 - Updated: 1/24/2016 - Published: 3/12/2013 - Morgana, Merlin, Arthur - Complete
All for one and one for all by FlamingGoldfish24 reviews
A sorceress hungry for power gives Arthur a choice: hand Merlin over or watch Camelot be destroyed. Desperate to save the city he's come to love Merlin is determined to surrender himself but Arthur won't give him up without a fight. (Angst and Merthur friendship!)
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,158 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 25 - Published: 4/30/2013
Evil's Shadow by ForIHaveOvercomeTheWorld reviews
Sequel to Gathering Clouds. Something bad is coming and Merlin and Arthur are completely unprepared for it. Evil is going to throw everything it has at Merlin to make him break. Arthur is going to have to rescue Merlin from evil, but will he want to after he learns a certain secret? Remember, the darkest hour is just before the dawn. Contains whump. No slash. Kinda dark.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 43,493 - Reviews: 200 - Favs: 216 - Follows: 326 - Updated: 7/2/2014 - Published: 9/22/2012 - Arthur, Merlin
I Trusted You by Xylie reviews
The secret has been revealed and the sorcerer is about to be punished. What will Arthur's decision be? Will friendship amount to anything or will it disappear along with trust.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 31,525 - Reviews: 167 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 208 - Updated: 10/9/2016 - Published: 6/4/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
A Servant of None by Corianna15 reviews
An alternate unfolding of events in the episode titled "Servant of Two Masters" from season 4. The story picks up after Merlin and Arthur were separated in the forest. Rated T for violent and graphic images. A little dark...
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 22 - Words: 29,181 - Reviews: 228 - Favs: 150 - Follows: 273 - Updated: 6/10/2017 - Published: 11/17/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Fighting Fate by monkey76 reviews
Post 5x03. "Merlin's eyes were wide with pain. 'Arthur,' he gasped. He brought his hands to the sword's hilt in a weak attempt to push it away. 'I am so sorry,' Arthur said, driving the sword deeper." Determined to save Merlin's life, Arthur and the knights set off on a quest to change the future. Reveal. Friendship. Whump.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 20 - Words: 53,173 - Reviews: 443 - Favs: 1,034 - Follows: 547 - Updated: 7/22/2013 - Published: 2/23/2013 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
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