For centuries Merlin thought himself the sole remaining wielder of magic but he'd forgotten the Great Dragon's words of long ago, that Merlin's future was joined forever with the powerful sorceress Morgana Pendragon. Merlin believed her death by his hand had brought that destiny to a close. He was wrong; it was only the beginning. Albion's fate would rest once more on his shoulders

Everyone knows the stories. About the Golden Kingdom of Camelot, Her Just King Arthur, and his Wondrous Magician, Merlin. There are many renditions of this beloved tale, and yet, there are still Questions. 'What if Arthur had met the dragon first' for example...

Written for DoMAYstic prompt 06 'a cozy corner'

Set during The Kindness of Strangers. Merlin does things differently, starting with deciding to face Morgana and becoming more involved with helping the people like him. He knows he has to find a solution, but choosing one side, he might endanger this other.

Set after Season 4, but before Season 5. This is my take on a way Arthur could have come to accept magic. Arthur and his Knights are out hunting, when they come face to face with the legendary Queen Mab, but things are not as they appear. Despite Arthurs' mistrust, this Queen and her King may have more in common with him and Gwen then he would like to admit.

"Oh, you see, after so many years of dinner with Gaius you sort of start to think a lot about soup." Arthur struggles with the responsibilities of being King and Merlin is there to give him a piece of his mind. Now a two-shot because Merlin deserves some comfort too.

Sir Leon comes comes back from his assignment from northern border after three years. He has to prove that his loyal to Uther, not to Arthur. Fem!Merlin, starts from second season. AU

An old friend of Gaius's reaches out for help when a plague strikes Camelot. When they discover it's sorcery, Arthur finds himself in the difficult place of working with a sorcerer under his father's nose. A task that is complicated by the discovery of a dark secret beneath Camelot.

Arthur gets drunk and buys a flower shop. Naturally, he expects Merlin to deal with it. Modern AU.

Another truth spell fic because why not.

Working in a chain cafe is no way to spend eternity, but Merlin's too tired to even think about trying for something better. Striking up a conversation with the frantic student who's been camping in the corner for most of the day is just one more way of killing time. He wasn't expecting a crash course in medieval lit. Or redemption. Sometimes poetry really is the answer. Who knew?

Drabble, from Merlin's first day as Arthur's manservant.

An aspiring American stage actor from this century is kidnapped and sent back in time to Camelot. Her dubious ties to the royal family are brought to question as is her intentions. Uther seems enthralled as does Morgana, but Merlin senses something is off. Is Diana Adley an innocent bystander or something more dangerous?

READ PROFILE FIRST. Paths That Show Us series. Arthur has things to ask. Merlin has things he doesn't want to answer. No one is the happiest they've ever been but the only way is forward. Directly after Dragonlord's Confession. AU - Canon Divergence.

Inspired by a post I saw on Instagram. Merlin changes into the Dolma before the Battle of Camlann. Mass confusion. Arthur survives. Merlin, as the Dolma becomes Arthur's advisor on all things magical. Also, I wish they added the Dolma and Dragoon the Great to the character list. Oh, Dragoon also might make another appearance. Lancelot and Elyan are alive.

He could forgive the magic. He could forgive the lies. But this? This is not okay.

"It was Magic. It felt like a cool bath in Summer, the taste of freshly baked custard tarts, the smell of lavender in Guinevere's hair, the sound of Merlin's laughter. It felt like nothing and everything all at once." It is the golden age of Albion. The citizens live in peace and prosperity. Magic has been restored and friendships have been mended. Everything is not okay.

A wildfire threatens a large swath of the kingdom, prompting Gwen to test one of her inventions to put it out. But there's something in the flames they didn't count on.

What did Uther think about what was happening around him? Fem!Merlin

This is a selection of character stories set at the end of Out of the Shadows, my reveal story. Arthur has restored magic, Merlin is the Court Sorcerer and married to Mithian. Merlin and Mithian are bringing up Mordred, Alice is back with Gaius and the Knights are all there and will have their own stories to tell.

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. - Daniel J. Boorstin. 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 Merlin literally runs into Arthur at a cafe, dumping coffee down both of them he expects that to be the end of that. But when Merlin and his best friend Gwen start looking for ways to keep him in the UK, Arthur offers a way. When two years are up, will they go their own ways or will they find their forever?

Dreócræft is a kingdom of magic, or at least it used to be. Now, with a usurper on the throne, four knights set out to find their long lost prince, seeking Camelot's aid. But a certain blue-eyed manservant seems to know more than he should. What could Merlin be hiding?

When Arthur finally shows signs of life after nearly dying at the Lake of Avalon, Merlin understands why Gwen kissed him when he'd woken from his poisoned fever all those years ago. Nothing had come of that kiss. Will anything come of this one? Rated T for now.

After learning about his son's identity and existence, Balinor's confession to Merlin leads the boy to the knowledge of his older-half-sister: Morgause. The revelation changing the very relationship between the High Priestess and the Young Warlock. A once enemies to siblings and allies story. Authors: godric777 and The otter reader Posted on joint account, easier to fix mistakes.