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"The universe hates you, deal with it." - Seamus Harper, Andromeda / A multi-fandom archive dedicated to the hard luck, heartbreak characters we've fallen in love with running into even more hard luck and heartbreak. Angst. No slash.

Lost and Found by Ameliamelia reviews
My first fanfic! A main course of hurt/comfort, with a heaping serving of bromance, a dash of Merlin!Whump, a side of BAMF!Merlin and BAMF!Arthur, with a bit of knights, Gwen, Freya, and plot for added spice. Takes place in a slightly AU, slightly wobbly timeline, fourth season-ish, but you'll figure out what's different as you read. Rated T for violence. Please review!
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 9,401 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 151 - Follows: 35 - Published: 9/11/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Ignis Fatuus by Ericka Jane reviews
UPDATED: MAY 2018. His magic is positively screaming, unable to withstand the thought of Arthur being hurt, of failing to keep him safe. He knows the consequences, but he won't be able to live with himself if Arthur gets tortured because of him. Not if he can stop it. Hurt!Merlin, Gen, H/C.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,209 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 8/12/2017 - Published: 8/2/2017 - Merlin, Arthur, Gaius, Gwaine - Complete
Wedding Frame by Sydelle Rein reviews
As Arthur rides to Nemeth to join the festivities of Mithian's upcoming union, a member of her court is putting a plot into motion. Soon Arthur finds himself trapped inside his own mind and stirring up trouble between the two kingdoms against his will. Merlin stands as his only hope, unaware that while Arthur's actions are not his own, his mind is far from dormant. No Slash
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 28,358 - Reviews: 211 - Favs: 286 - Follows: 150 - Updated: 11/26/2014 - Published: 5/20/2014 - Merlin, Arthur, Mithian - Complete
Omens by LFB72 reviews
After experiencing a terrifying glimpse of the future Merlin ends up injured and faces his worst fears - is Arthur friend or foe? Warning: Graphic description of a lower leg injury
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 27,610 - Reviews: 201 - Favs: 238 - Follows: 154 - Updated: 9/19/2015 - Published: 6/26/2015 - Complete
Renewed By Love by wryter501 reviews
Arthur knows and welcomes and appreciates Merlin as his personal sorcerer - and under his reign, Camelot has slowly come to accept the inevitable return of magic. But how will the other kings of Albion react to Camelot's change of policy? - Alined, Odin, Caerleon... sequel to "Refined by Fire" and "Released by Truth". Arwen, Merthian, other non-canon pairings.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 26 - Words: 150,482 - Reviews: 284 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 118 - Updated: 10/31/2017 - Published: 5/28/2017 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Released by Truth by wryter501 reviews
Merlin's place is with Arthur, that much is certain - but there are still the laws of Camelot to consider, even after Uther's death. Can newly-crowned King Arthur guide his kingdom through a journey he's not sure he's finished with - adjusting to the reality of magic in Camelot - without losing himself... or Merlin? Sequel to "Refined by Fire".
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 20 - Words: 131,162 - Reviews: 277 - Favs: 232 - Follows: 181 - Updated: 1/17/2017 - Published: 8/29/2016 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Refined by Fire by wryter501 reviews
It began, as any shift in destiny did, with a choice - run and hide, or stay and fight. And because Merlin chose to stand still, his destiny and Arthur's - and others' - took a sharp right turn. Discovered by the knights, arrested by Arthur, Merlin faces Uther's questioner and judgment... Gold is, after all, refined in the flames... Mid-season 3 in-canon reveal.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 26 - Words: 155,434 - Reviews: 460 - Favs: 547 - Follows: 298 - Updated: 8/29/2016 - Published: 6/10/2015 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
The Necromancer's Apprentice by wryter501 reviews
Nearly ten years after Morgause's plans to force magic upon a modern society go tragically awry, Arthur discovers more than one secret concerning his estranged sister Morgana. His search for understanding brings him to Lone Oak Academy, where Merlin as the school's head of security is still searching himself, for atonement. Modern A/U, yes to magic, no to slash. Canon pairings.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 20 - Words: 126,649 - Reviews: 217 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 5/21/2017 - Published: 1/29/2017 - Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Freya - Complete
About Time by wryter501 reviews
Through it all, Arthur watches. Across the ages, through tears and screams, through smiles and exhaustion and blood, through friendship and consolation and love and more tears, through darkness and despair and the endless heavy cycle of seasons… After Camlann and while Merlin waits, Arthur watches. Part 2: Time Was - Merlin reacts and adjusts to Arthur's return. No slash.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 17,210 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 4/14/2016 - Published: 9/11/2015 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Blood Brothers by wryter501 reviews
A detective and his not-quite-human partner. A stormy night, a tiny hotel room, and an existential crisis... just might change the terms of this relationship. No slash! Modern A/U, no magic.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Supernatural - Chapters: 8 - Words: 46,007 - Reviews: 123 - Favs: 135 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 1/21/2016 - Published: 3/27/2015 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Angel by wryter501 reviews
"He didn't jump, he was pushed..." A funeral interrupted by a cryptic message. Suicide or murder? To find the answers and bring the murderer to justice, Arthur will also need to find, and trust, the street kid known as 'Angel' - and earn his trust in return. Modern A/U, no magic, no slash.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 10 - Words: 61,057 - Reviews: 109 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 1/6/2016 - Published: 11/22/2015 - Arthur, Merlin, Gwen/Guinevere - Complete
Possibility by wryter501 reviews
"It was me who used magic to cure Gwen's father!" Arthur's excuse for Merlin's abrupt and illogical confession - "He's in love" - serves to clear his manservant... temporarily. "You think because I made the excuse for you, I didn't realize it was just that – an excuse?" Reveal fic, in-canon.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,321 - Reviews: 106 - Favs: 316 - Follows: 161 - Updated: 11/19/2015 - Published: 11/8/2015 - Arthur, Merlin, Gaius - Complete
The Artorius Blade by wryter501 reviews
The once and future court of Camelot has faced and defeated challenges of the 21st century. But will the past come back to haunt them? Merlin answers a plea for help from someone he knew years ago, while Arthur deals with a too-good-to-be-true offer from someone who wants Camelot's assets... all of them. Sequel to "A Once and Future Destiny" and "The Emrys Strain".
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 22 - Words: 125,134 - Reviews: 345 - Favs: 183 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 5/8/2014 - Published: 3/24/2014 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
The Emrys Strain by wryter501 reviews
"I don't believe Mordred is the mastermind of the attack. Someone else is responsible. Someone with funding and connections…" The once and future court of Camelot is reconvened in the 21st Century, with new objectives... and new enemies. Sequel to A Once and Future Destiny.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 18 - Words: 83,969 - Reviews: 288 - Favs: 233 - Follows: 99 - Updated: 3/24/2014 - Published: 1/4/2014 - Arthur, Merlin, Gwen/Guinevere, Gwaine - Complete
A Once and Future Destiny by wryter501 reviews
Arthur stood as if frozen in time, as if the ceiling had dropped down, or he'd been hit over the head with a … tree branch, or… "Don't you know who I am?" he blurted. "Don't you remember me?" Merlin concluded shortly, "Nope." If Destiny has returned the once and future court of Camelot to the world, what does it mean that Merlin doesn't - or won't - remember them?
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 63,930 - Reviews: 356 - Favs: 540 - Follows: 232 - Updated: 4/15/2014 - Published: 11/27/2013 - Arthur, Leon, Merlin, Gwen/Guinevere - Complete
I Regret to Inform You by Stealth Dragon reviews
It was the part of the job he hated. Danny whumping, and it ain't pretty.
CSI: New York - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,288 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 4 - Published: 4/21/2007 - Complete
Sick Day by Stealth Dragon reviews
This is not the first time Peter had seen a sick Neal, but this is the first time he's had to deal with a sick Neal. Neal and Peter friendship. Poor sick Neal. Gen all the way, baby.
White Collar - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,575 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 317 - Follows: 45 - Published: 9/28/2010 - Neal C., Peter B. - Complete
Sympathy in C Minor by Stealth Dragon reviews
Neal may be the one hurt, but to Peter, that doesn't make him any less of a pain. Neal/Peter friendship with a touch of Neal whump aftermath. Gen.
White Collar - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,841 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 15 - Published: 10/7/2010 - Neal C., Peter B. - Complete
When that Day Comes by Stealth Dragon reviews
Merlin is nearly burned at the stake, and he's not taking it well. Gen, friendship, hurt/comfort and all the fixings. But not a reveal fic.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,032 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 538 - Follows: 92 - Published: 5/16/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Measure of a Man by Stealth Dragon reviews
"The measure of a man wasn't always revealed in the heart of battle. More often than not, Lancelot had come to realize, it was revealed in the tests you wouldn't have dreamed possible in a million years." Gen. Friendship. Hurt Merlin and protective knights.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,220 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 651 - Follows: 127 - Published: 6/1/2012 - Merlin, Lancelot - Complete
Dark Thoughts by Stealth Dragon reviews
Merlin can temporarily read minds. He really wishes he couldn't. Hurt!Merlin. Protective and BAMF Arthur. Friendship.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,965 - Reviews: 105 - Favs: 1,228 - Follows: 205 - Published: 6/16/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Being Thrown into Walls and Other Woes by Stealth Dragon reviews
Tag for The Gates of Avalon. A day in the stocks after being thrown into a wall does not a happy back make, and that's just the start of Merlin's problems. Merlin whump. Friendship. Gen.
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,613 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 371 - Follows: 56 - Published: 8/11/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
So Much More by Stealth Dragon reviews
AU of The Dragon's Call. Arthur rescues a slave boy. Destiny can begin. Friendship, Gen.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 12,622 - Reviews: 82 - Favs: 375 - Follows: 162 - Updated: 10/31/2012 - Published: 9/29/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Breathe by Stealth Dragon reviews
Merlin saves the day - yet again - when he manages to get an injured Arthur and knights to safety. But Merlin's troubles are far from over when an investigation into what had happened to the king and knights leaves him in a bad way, and now it's Arthur and Gwaine's turn to be there for him. Gen, friendship.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,016 - Reviews: 98 - Favs: 1,152 - Follows: 199 - Published: 7/4/2013 - Merlin, Arthur, Gwaine - Complete
Finding the Light by Stealth Dragon reviews
A potential threat making its way to Camelot brings Arthur to Ealdor, but will what happened in the past stand in the way of Merlin and Arthur defeating this new danger? Sequel to Waiting in the Dark. Gen, friendship, no pairings.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 11 - Words: 31,664 - Reviews: 219 - Favs: 339 - Follows: 122 - Updated: 8/30/2014 - Published: 8/9/2014 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
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