"You have a dark destiny, young witch; a dark future with only one chance of salvation." Merlin is a prince hiding in Camelot, trying to keep his magic and true status a secret. But when the Great Dragon is released and Morgana discovers her powers, Merlin had to decide between helping his friends or keeping his secrets. Season 2 AU. Mergana, Arwen. Royal!Merlin. Reveal fic.

"It was not his destiny to die here, and all of Albion would be lost if he did." When Merlin is injured on a hunt, Arthur follows his advice and takes him to the Lake of Avalon to be healed by Freya. Secrets and prophecies are revealed, Merlin is angsty, Arthur is less oblivious and lovers are reunited. Merlin/Freya, Arthur/Gwen.

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.

Merlin is forced to reveal his magic, and a conflicted Arthur banishes him. As Merlin travels through Albion he learns about his magic, helps strangers, makes new friends and gets himself into hilarious situations, all while trying to protect Camelot from afar. How much trouble can one warlock get into? Full of bromance and BAMF!Merlin. Set after Season 4, not slash.

MerlinxMorgana Starting with the end of season 4. Merlin reveals himself to everyone including Morgana. She then stabs him and disappears, chaos ensues.

When Merlin discovers that his father was an estranged prince and he himself is now the only heir to the throne of a magical kingdom, he is forced to leave Camelot for the perils of a royal court. Will Merlin be able to win Arthur's favor again before Morgana launches an attack on a defenseless Camelot? Will he be able to defend his own kingdom at the same time or will all be lost?

Super spoiler alert! They're everywhere! When Arthur is King and he's beginning to unite the land of Albion, Merlin reveals his magic...and is thrown in prison. This is the conversation that is about what...six or so years in the making?

Dragoon decides it's time for Arthur to know how much he's really done for Camelot. Reveal fic -sort of.

sequel to Burning Bridges- "This hill is a sacred place. Do not cross into that ring, and warn the people away. They must not interrupt the work of the gods..."

'Morgana is searching for a powerful sorcerer; a Warlock by the name of Emrys. It is imperative we find him first.' No Slash! S4 AU. IDOM!

Merlin left a few things out when he told his friends about his time in Camelot and about his magic. He knew he needed to tell them, but he wanted time to work out a few details before telling them of his and Arthur's destiny. He might not get as much time as he hoped. Sequel to Dragonlord Discovered

A fill for a prompt on the Merlin kink meme: A whole patrol is found dead near Camelot, with only one message: 'Bring us Emrys'. Rated M for violence, swearing, and sexiness. Yes, I know the title sucks. Sorry.

The druids told Arthur that if he wanted to know who Emrys is, he should ask his best friend

Arthur sent Merlin away. And then he finds out the true story, the second life Merlin lived as Emrys, protecting Arthur and dealing with the consequences. So begins the hunt for the phantom sorcerer.

Or, How to Drive Merlin Completely and Utterly Mad. Gwaine finds out about Merlin's magic and Merlin ponders the moral implications of turning friends into toads.

Morgana has stolen the Crystal of Neahtid again, however this time Morgause is helping her! Merlin angry at Morgana's continual attempts to kill the Pendragons decides to reveal her treachery...but he might be forced to show his magic...

Merlin comes out of the magical closet with a Doctor who speech, but is he the only one to come out the closet.

It's a leap of faith, telling Gwaine about his magic. He can't predict or guess at what his reaction is going to be. All he knows is that he doesn't want to keep secrets any more. Gwaine/Merlin

Merlin tells Arthur the real reason he should be exiled. Although honestly, how dare Arthur even threaten it? Reveal one-shot which just became a two-shot. Alternate scene for 4.11.

Arthur finds out the truth, and banishes Merlin from Camelot. But he discovers that he can't get rid of Merlin that easily.

"I have magic Arthur...and I have done so many good and terrible things with it." Slash or not is up to the reader.

AU Series 3 finale. Morgana always thought they'd make a pretty pair as King and Queen, what with their matching dark hair and ivory skin. The crown wouldn't have looked so good on her dear brother. Merlin and Morgana conspire together to take Camelot.

The King has discovered Merlin's secret, and he is less that pleased. Mild Crack!fic

Arthur discovers Merlin's secret. That's the least complicated part of his day. Smidge of Arwen. Teeny-tiny spoilers up to 3x03.

Arthur was never meant to find out this way. A reveal fic. AU.