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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!

Black and Blue, Inside and Out by Phoenix1998 reviews
When Merlin is kidnapped under the noses of King Arthur and the Knights they will face a long journey to rescue their silent savior. Will they survive without their silent guardian? Secrets will be revealed and old wounds reopened...
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 21 - Words: 32,576 - Reviews: 148 - Favs: 158 - Follows: 355 - Updated: 4/5/2016 - Published: 11/22/2012 - Merlin
Where Loyalties Lie by ExplosionsInTheNight reviews
When Merlin and Arthur are taken hostage by Morgana, they are unprepared for the new tactics she's willing to use to get the information she wants. What secrets will she uncover, and how will this new information change her plans? Reveal!fic and Merlin!whump. S4-ish.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 21 - Words: 63,443 - Reviews: 576 - Favs: 499 - Follows: 839 - Updated: 11/8/2013 - Published: 12/1/2012 - Merlin, Arthur
Arthur's Bane by ErinNovelist reviews
Arthur held his gaze for a brief moment, and a hint of fear had crossed his face. Merlin's eyes flared a molten gold, causing Arthur to jerk in the middle of the battlefield, his sword slipping between limp fingers, and the king fell to the ground, dead to the world. (AU Season 5; Gen; Canon AU; NOT DARK!MERLIN)
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 880 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 19 - Published: 6/5/2013 - Arthur, Merlin
The Forgetful Reincarnation by ErinNovelist reviews
After the final battle, Merlin gathered his magic and cast a spell to bring everyone who was a part of destiny back so that they could aide Arthur. A thousand years later, the reincarnations are born again, but things did not turn out as planned. Everyone except Merlin remembers. They must get him to recall the past in order to face the newest threat before time runs out.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 24 - Words: 106,214 - Reviews: 650 - Favs: 616 - Follows: 887 - Updated: 7/6/2017 - Published: 7/1/2012 - Merlin
Iron Grip by Sydelle Rein reviews
Gwaine may be known for his tavern brawls and his willingness to prank his fellow knights, but he is nothing if not loyal. So when Merlin begins acting strangely, Gwaine goes to great lengths to figure out what's wrong, unaware of just what he will uncover in the process: blackmail, plots, danger, and a dark secret hanging over the head of his best friend like an axe. No slash
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 21 - Words: 54,021 - Reviews: 909 - Favs: 1,287 - Follows: 929 - Updated: 11/2/2013 - Published: 6/23/2012 - Merlin, Gwaine - Complete
The Resemblance by Veilwuarrah reviews
Uther recognizes someone in Merlin's features, and he's furious. Oh, he is extremely furious. Arthur has to drag Merlin out of his father's grasp, but what will the after-effects be when one is pushed beyond his limits? Does destiny help or does it just weigh one down? - Season 2 - before finale. Whump, angst WARNING. Violence, torture.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 35 - Words: 34,883 - Reviews: 605 - Favs: 288 - Follows: 530 - Updated: 3/1/2018 - Published: 2/16/2013
Remembrance by EchoRose480 reviews
A week. That was all Merlin had left. A week. And Merlin couldn't help but speculate how slow or fast time passes differently when it is no longer measured by minutes and seconds, but by every beat of your heart. Warnings: Character death! Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin. No slash!
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,157 - Reviews: 137 - Favs: 647 - Follows: 135 - Updated: 6/15/2013 - Published: 6/11/2013 - Merlin - Complete
Refuse by EchoRose480 reviews
Arthur awakes to horror beyond which he can grasp. Merlin's eyes are vacant, his pulse nonexistent. How could this have happened? Sequel to Remembrance, detailing the reactions of Merlin's friends to his sudden death. Rated T for images of death, and some heavy emotions.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,839 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 534 - Follows: 123 - Published: 6/15/2013 - Complete
Burning Amidst an Ocean by LFB72 reviews
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 .
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 25,779 - Reviews: 201 - Favs: 372 - Follows: 227 - Updated: 9/29/2013 - Published: 5/9/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Unnerved by Sail Kat reviews
Arthur, his bumbling servant, and his slightly less bumbling knights get roped (quite literally) into an adventure that could spell the end of his and Merlin's friendship, as well as the end of Camelot. This will be a reveal fic. Warning for whumpage/torture.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 39,226 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 236 - Updated: 1/16/2014 - Published: 4/1/2013 - Arthur, Merlin
Forgotten Lives by CarolynneRuth reviews
Merlin had given up on Albion ever happening. But then surprising events began to take place and familiar faces returned, even if they didn't have any memories of Camelot or who they once were but one could only live in hope. A reincarnation fic, except for Merlin because well Merlin had always been around, and far longer than he cared to admit. No slash. Friendship. Some romance.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 28 - Words: 190,250 - Reviews: 553 - Favs: 435 - Follows: 295 - Updated: 9/1/2013 - Published: 2/26/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Merlin Text Messages by K. A. Carlyle reviews
The lighter side to the story of Arthur and Merlin. What will happen when Merlin's love of the future gets out of control? T for language.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 30 - Words: 35,193 - Reviews: 470 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 55 - Updated: 11/6/2014 - Published: 2/19/2013 - Merlin
The Blood Potion by Veilwuarrah reviews
"Did you sense something?" The king asked, and Merlin looked at him frowning. "Sense something?" He was lost as to what Arthur was referring to. "Yes, you know.. sense something magical?" - Merlin has his doubts about reality when he wakes to find something very different about the world around him. Set after "The Dark Tower". Confusion; whump; DARK; T for reason; be warned!
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 33,211 - Reviews: 117 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 135 - Updated: 6/2/2016 - Published: 12/31/2012 - Complete
Rabbits and Bathroom Breaks by CaptainOzone reviews
Collection of drabbles/ficlets/oneshots of the random variety. From dark to fluffy, from angst-y to humorous, any and all characters, non-slash pairings, and scenarios. #67. AU of 5x11
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 67 - Words: 57,258 - Reviews: 687 - Favs: 256 - Follows: 222 - Updated: 9/12/2014 - Published: 7/28/2012
Magic Waves by Gbean reviews
After ep 5x13. Magic has faded from the world, but when it returns, it takes technology by storm, leaving mass destruction behind. The world is plunged into modern-medieval age as technology dies. Merlin's wait is over as Arthur returns to restore peace to Albion. It's up to Merlin and Arthur to unite magic and technology. Same characters, New adventures.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 35 - Words: 142,839 - Reviews: 429 - Favs: 410 - Follows: 313 - Updated: 6/11/2014 - Published: 2/10/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
The Hollow Servant by Syladin Shadesmar reviews
Morgana has tried and failed to kill Merlin too many times now. Now she questions her fate... and decides Merlin would make a better ally than an enemy. Can Merlin manage to outwit her increasingly complicated schemes? Or will he be ensnared, and ultimately engineer the downfall of Camelot himself? After S5 x 08
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 25 - Words: 35,969 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 121 - Updated: 2/23/2014 - Published: 6/14/2013 - Merlin, Morgana, Mordred
In Darkness by KnightOwl17 reviews
Merlin was right to feel uneasy about the arrival of another royal family in Camelot. Something always seemed to happen when visitors came. But Merlin never could have guessed that the consequences of this particular visit would be so severe. How on earth will he be able to fulfill his destiny now? (This story contains lots of Merlin whump. Friendship only. No slash.)
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 37 - Words: 78,003 - Reviews: 654 - Favs: 569 - Follows: 324 - Updated: 6/8/2013 - Published: 3/22/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
To Be Your Servant by KnightOwl17 reviews
*Sequel to In Darkness* This time, when visiting nobility arrives in Camelot, Arthur decides to send Merlin on a trip to visit his mother in Ealdor. But Merlin is convinced that Arthur is in danger. So, without the King's knowledge, Merlin stays in Camelot to investigate the new visitors. Because if they plan to hurt Arthur, he needs to be there to protect him.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 30,996 - Reviews: 265 - Favs: 191 - Follows: 387 - Updated: 2/22/2014 - Published: 6/8/2013 - Merlin, Arthur
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