Hey everyone! Okay so if you've been on my site, or read my fics you know I do not ship merlin/arthur romantically (i actually don't see couples as slash unless they are in fact gay). I do however understand why people see them, and have nothing against the couple. i've noticed that a ton of really phenomenal arthur/merlin writers write great arthur/morgana in their stories. These are three stories which I loved and couldn't stop reading, no matter how long they were. In all of them Morgana is a great character and I just love how she is written with such spunk and always beautiful and manipulative. Her scenes with Arthur in these are particularly great. They also all involve a ton of other characters from the show, and are phenomenally written. The plots are just suburb and I'm extremely jealous of these talented writers.
If you don't mind merlin/arthur than I definitely recommend at least reading "Not In This Land Alone". If you love them, well I suggest all three stories :) If you don't like merlin/arthur, i still suggest at least starting one of these stories because you might be surprised. I'd never read a merlin/arthur fanfic till these, but I absolutely loved them and now am willing to at least skim the first chapter before judging.
Not In This Land Alone
Rating: Teen +
AU – modern setting
Long
Couples: Arthur/merlin, gwen/lancelot
Summary: When Merlin Emrys gets a summer job at Buckingham Palace, he doesn't expect to ever meet King Arthur, let alone become involved in protecting him from a plot to overthrow the monarchy.
Why I'm recommending it: Probably the best Arthur/morgana of the three here. The characterization of Morgana is perfect, and I seriously just wanted her and Arthur to fall in love (even if it was a merthur fic). The story just has real character, and Morgana plays a prominent role.
Link: :/archiveofourown(.)org/works/110953
But It's A Good Refrain
Rating: Teen +
Relationships: Merlin/Arthur, Elena/Gwaine
AU – modern setting
longer
Summary: Arthur doesn't care much about the popular radio program Dragon's Lonely Hearts until his ex-girlfriend calls in to slag him off and get advice. When he calls in and has an on-air argument with his host, it starts off more than expected, including meddling friends, overinvolved friends, and maybe love.
Why I'm recommending it: There isn't a crazy about of Arthur/Morgana but what there is I love. Arthur's inner thoughts about Morgana made me laugh out loud and were so in character.
Link: :/archiveofourown(.)org/works/337632
The Student Prince
Rating: Mature
Relationships: Merlin/arthur, others
AU – modern setting
EXTREMELY Long
Summary: A Modern day Merlin AU set at the University of St. Andrews, featuring teetotal kick boxers, secret wizards, magnificent bodyguards of various genders, irate adorable engineering students, stolen gold, magical doorways, attempted assassinations, drunken students shaving foam fights, embarrassing morning after, the Hammer Dance, duty responsibility, friendship and true love…
Why I'm recommending it: Probably the least amount of Morgana out of all them, and I definitely wish she had more, but the story was amazing! It completely captivated me. And just the way Morgana is described and the scenes and her relationship with Arthur are just great. Plus I loved this story so much I kept reading even chapters without Morgana.
Link: :/archiveofourown(.)org/works/91885/chapters/125138