The dragon always said they were two sides of the same coin. But alas, as is the way with coins, the sides are always destined to face away from each other.

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. - Daniel J. Boorstin. Like a snowball down a mountain, like the flap of a butterfly's wings halfway around the world, like a crossroad in the middle of a desert, decisions make change. The real question is whether for good or for ill and if, in the end, it even matters at all. Sequel to MMM!

When on a hunting excursion in the far territories of Camelot, Merlin and Arthur are ambushed by a hired mercenary meant to kill the Prince and capture Merlin. Alone and fending for themselves, a powerless Merlin must protect the injured Arthur as they work together to evade the deadly mercenary and reach Camelot before it's too late.

Evelyn was taken in a raised by Gaius when she was a baby. Now 20 years later she has become a great Physician and enjoys her quiet life. However when Merlin arrives in Camelot and destinies start to unfold Evelyn's world will forever change and she discovers things she never knew about herself.

Merlin and Arthur have been married for years, but over time, grow distant from one another. Is their marriage too far gone to fix, or will they get over themselves and just have an honest conversation?

It's common knowledge that Merlin can't handle a weapon to save his life and Arthur is determined to change that.

During The Great Purge, anything related to magic was hunted down and destroyed. Including the last Phoenix... or so it was believed. When an enchanted phoenix arrives in Camelot under strict orders to find and kill Arthur Pendragon, it will take the full effort of all the knights of the round table, and one manservant, to stop it. Merlin AU - Good!Mordred Living!Lancelot

Merlin waited over 1000 years for his best friend to come back. Has that time finally arrived?

Merlin's thoughts as he sends Arthur off and then later on the corpse of one of the women he loved the most, only will he get to speak to another woman whom he loved?

Some funny stories about Arthur being unable to handle things used in everyday life in the 21st century. With Merlin, of course.

(Sequel to The Secret Kingdom) Over a thousand years have passed since the dragon foretold of the return of Arthur. And for all that time, Merlin has been waiting. But what happens when the Once and Future King returns... in the 21st century?

It was just supposed to be a normal hunting trip. But you know how troublesome they always turned out to be. Featuring Merlin, King Arthur, Sirs Gwaine, Lancelot, Percival, Leon and Elyan. Another one of those captivity fanfics. Magic-reveal if you want it to be.

Arthur walks in on Merlin using Magic. At a crossroads, Arthur must decide whether to banish Merlin or find a clever way to keep him close. When he decides to give Merlin a magic resistant band, Merlin doesn't complain, afraid of losing the sliver of friendship they still held, but this choice means consequences. Can they repair their bond before the consequences become too much?

After just barely escaping her town alive with her family after it is attacked by some deadly magical beasts, Farah and her family find themselves in Camelot. Soon she meets Merlin who tells her to be careful using her magic and the two eventually become very close. Can she keep her magic a secret?

If you get a chance to know what life really is, if you get a chance to be loved and being in love, what will you do? Emmanuelle is experiencing her second chance at life. She died in a hospital and woke up in a whole new life as the sister of the Great Sorcerer Merlin. She has no magic and she is not his twin, just his eldest sister. Arthur/OC. Now on Season 2

When two modern day sorcerers (time travellers) arrive at the outskirts of Camelot, things could not seemingly get worse for Merlin. However, with two extra pairs of magical eyes looking out for Arthur; maybe the additional danger could be worth it? Not sure where this one is heading so review as always. Thank you.

-Because you see, they don't know you the way I do. They don't know... (In other words, the one where Arthur decides they don't have to be a real fairy tale, no. Just a fake one. You know, the one where there's a once upon a time and they lived happily ever after...) -Not everyone needs to turn into bubbles!

Merlin hasn't quite recovered after the Dorocha attack, and on a unseasonably cold spring night, Arthur notices. Maybe he even worries a bit. One-shot. No slash.

Vita Geoffrey, Merlin's younger sister, ends up in Camelot. She has one job, to help Merlin and Arthur fulfill their destinies, at all cost. Vita, has her own secret to hide but will Arthur think of her differently when he finds out what she is? (SIS FIC)

Arthur returns, but has no memory. At least he can still speak…Old English!

Merlin can fix broken things, can take the pieces and put them back together again and make them stick with love and care and as much pressure as needed. But fractured things? He can't tape the pieces together without causing more harm, he can't hold all the hurt and cracking pieces together without even more falling away. Merlin can fix broken but he can't fix fractured.

Episode: The Moment of Truth. Arthur doesn't quite believe that Will was the one who had magic, and isn't sure what to make of it / Merlin realizes that he is payed more than the average castle servant and asks why. grateful!Arthur Reveal!fic. No slash 5/5 chapters posted. Albion's Trophies story 1.

In which Merlin is left behind and forgotten about too many times. (Also known as the time I got so tired at the show's attempt at humor in the later episodes) AU, gen, One!Shot

Merlin becomes the Grim Reaper, in the sense that he brings Arthur's friends to Lake Avalon when they're about to die. After all, Arthur will need his knights, queen, and physician once he rises to become king once again.

Prompts I found that work especially well for the Merlin universe. 1) What might have happened if Balinor had been present for Merlin's birth. 18) Vignettes of the growth of Merlin & Arthur friendship. 26) The forest has unique perspective on events it witnesses. 29) Arthur opens his eyes about his wife's behavior and doesn't like the conclusion he comes to. End of S5x8