All it takes is one catalyst and the Truth is revealed. The old must end before the new can begin and destinies can be achieved.

Morgause doesn't make things quite so easy when the boys storm the castle.

When Camelot is attacked and Merlin is forced to step in to stop Morgause, his secret is revealed, and Uther condemns him to death. Now Arthur must decide, is his father right about magic? Is Merlin evil? Who will he stand by? Destiny is upon us.

Arthur really needs to find out about Merlin's secret so here will be 5 different reveal scenes. Some may be more plausible than others. A mix of humour and more serious ones. NO slash. Rated Kplus because of one or two bad words and 'cos I'm paranoid.

After the people of Camelot find the Sword in the Stone, a myth grows around it, the catalyst of Arthur's destiny. "Whoso pulleth the sword from the stone shall be the rightful king of all Albion." coda 3X12. Pre-slash Merlin/Arthur

He knew it was over then; he could tell by the look on Arthur's face. That look of blinding anger mixed with betrayal and hurt. That look which clearly said, '"How could you do this to me'"

After a mysterious sorcerer saves Camelot, Arthur is pretty sure he knows who it is. He and Merlin have a discussion about it. But it's purely hypothetical. Really. It is.

This story is for Canadian-23! Hope you enjoy this : Set in season 2x1. Arthur finds out about Merlin's magic. Slash Arthur/Merlin Rated T for safety! Please read and review!

Merlin had a duty to protect Camelot. He would do whatever it took to protect the rise of the Once and Future King, even if it meant his death. As the fall of Albion approaches, Merlin finds it's not just Morgause he needs to fear. Arthur x Merlin.

Merlin has to reveal his secret to Arthur in order to protect the coin that is the prince and the warlock, but now Arthur is faced with a choice. He has a loyalty to his father and his kingdom, but also a loyalty to Merlin and his heart. Merlin/Arthur

Merlin/Arthur, set somewhere in the future: Merlin tells King Arthur about his magic, and finds that just because Arthur trusts -him-, it doesn't mean he trust magic.

Sequel to 'A Question of Trust'. Arthur uses what he's learned to get the truth out of Merlin. Will make more sense if you've read AQOT. Spoilers for 1x13 Le Mort D'Arthur.

What if Gwen wasn't the only one Arthur heard when he was unconscious? What if he heard Merlin too? Oneshot. Spoilers for 1x13, Le Mort D'Arthur.

Camelot is on the verge of falling. As Arthur is too busy trying to safe his land, he barely notices the absence of Merlin. Where is Merlin anyway and what does Uther have to do with his absence?

COMPLETE [AU of season 3 episode 1-2.] "The battle has raged for hours ... "Arrest him!" cries the king. - "...Arthur, I'm so sorry." Merlin's knees give away and he falls, the sword slipping from his hand."

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.

Something has been bothering Merlin, and Arthur wants to know what it is. On a trip meant to discover what is ailing Merlin, Arthur learns more than he bargained for. Note that all of my stories are Friendship only - NO SLASH!

When Camelot comes under siege, Merlin knows what he must do to help Arthur save it. He also knows that this will cost him his life. Can he make the choice, or will the stress get to him first? Friendship, no slash.

Someone else is waiting for the day he can reveal his magic. Unfortunately, Arthur enjoys Merlin's attempts at lying too much to tell him so. Goes from pre-friendship all the way to definite Merthur. 3rd in series but can stand alone. Arthur's POV.

When Arthur is ordered to conduct trade negotiations in the distant kingdom of Calderania, Merlin reluctantly leaves an ailing Gaius to accompany him, but all is not what it seems. Can the boys save themselves and Camelot before it's too late?

Faced with the harsh reality of another attack on his father, Arthur sets out to complete the Rites of Ascension alone and unaided, but, as he and Merlin discover, he was never meant to succeed alone.

As a powerful sorcerer arrives in Camelot in search of Emrys, Merlin will have to defend the kingdom from the shadows. But he can only keep his magic a secret for so long before he is forced to reveal his true power and his identity to the court.

Poor Merlin. He almost loses his mother. Then he almost loses Gaius. Then he loses his first love. Then he lost Morgana. Then he loses his father. How much can Merlin take before he reaches his breaking point? *MAJOR SPOILERS FOR ALL EPISODES*

Arthur has made a discovery, and must decide what to do about it. His choice leads to some unexpected results. Deep friendship, no slash NOW COMPLETE

Merlin is forced to reveal his magic and Arthur reacts in the worst way possible. Wracked with guilt and grief as Merlin’s life ebbs away can Arthur fix the nightmare of his own creation? Can be read either way, very deep friendship or very light slash