I opened my eyes to see a tangle of blue-lit crystal. The future was beautiful, and it was terrible, and I could not allow it to come to pass, not like that. I knew what would happen, and I knew where to be. I knew what not to do. If this was my second chance, I was determined that Arthur would have one as well. A new direction for ep.5.13 "The Diamond of the Day".

ModernAU, reincarnation. When immortality became too much, Merlin decided to end it. He didn't expect to wake up, and he certainly didn't expect to wake up to Arthur. The prince has no recollection of their former life but a friendship soon forms, and destiny begins to repeat itself ... perhaps this time, it will play out right. Trigger warnings for first few chapters.

Merlin isn't the only one who's tired.

Defeat. Failure. Aloneness. That was all Merlin could feel as he slumped to the ground, wrapping his arms around himself as if to hold his body together against the emotions. He had failed. A continuation of the series finale, including Arthur's return. Spoilers for all five seasons. No slash, but extreme bromance. EXTREME MERLIN ANGST. Trigger warnings.

Instructions inside follow with caution. Merlin gets a new well something to play with that distracts both him and Arthur from their destiny. Kilgharrah pissed of goes into Camelot and destroys it.

While running from slave traders Arthur stumbles across a sorcerer whose not all that bad. While Merlin gets in way over his head with a band of druids. When there paths cross again it may just lead to something surprising.

Il y avait toujours eu quelque chose d'étrange à son sujet. Il ignorait d'où cela pouvait provenir mais il avait d'autres choses à gérer. Comme... ne pas s'approcher d'Arthur Pendragon, ni d'aucun Gryffondor d'ailleurs. Mais aussi, ne pas se faire remarquer plus que nécessaire. Un de ces deux buts allaient définitivement être difficile à atteindre au cours de sa cinquième année...

There were many things the people of Camelot didn't know about the king's manservant, as Merlin, born Prince Myrddin Emrys Ambrosius, had many secrets. Prince!Merlin, AU

AU. Uther starts dating Hunith and they decide to introduce their kids Merlin, Arthur and Morgana to each other. Merlin and Arthur are both gay. When Merlin's abusive ex, Cenred, returns he confides in Arthur about the rape and abuse that no one but his best friend, Gwen knows about

Following on from the end of series 5. Merlin meets Alba near the lake of Avalon. He discovers the truth about the triple Goddess and how part of her plans to destroy the world they have tried so hard to build. Can Merlin pay the necessary price for Arthur's life? There is a great evil waiting to be released and only the sorcerer and the king together can hope to defeat it.

Merlin has two secrets, one, he self-harms, two, he has magic. What happens when Arthur finds out? Warnings: depression, self-harm/cutting, suicide Merthur

Shrouded in mystery, a dangerous stranger to Camelot disrupts Gaius and Merlin's life.

Cumpleañero. Esto es más que todo Brolin, pero lo pueden leer como un Merthur AU (reencarnación) ¿Qué harán para celebrar el cumpleaños de Colin? One-shot. ¡Gracias Janani!

Gwaine just wanted to offer Merlin relief from sexual frustration Arthur caused, assured him that they'd only do it if and when Merlin wanted. Surely, he told himself, Gwaine could overlook his affections and help out. Now, as Merlin moans into Gwaine's mouth, Gwaine wonders how he ever believed he could be anything but screwed-in both senses of the word. (Endgame Merwainethur)

Birthday-boy. Mainly Brolin, but you can take it as a Merthur (reincarnation) AU. What will they do to celebrate Colin's birthday? Thanks, Janani!

Arthur wonders why Merlin is staring at his Uncle Agravaine.

Arthur has been serving incognito in the kingdom of Cameliard, where magic is legal; after months of searching, Uther has finally found him. As Uther marches on Cameliard, Arthur's identity is exposed and Camelot is once again hounded by a sorcerer.

It's karaoke night. Merlin has a very obvious crush on Morgana. Arthur is spying on Gwen. And Merlin is mysteriously signed up for singing. In my head, no one dies, Morgana is suddenly nice, and Arthur knows Merlin is a sorcerer and gives him a place in the court.

Morgana puts a curse on Arthur that's designed to send him mad within 24 hours. Merlin and Gwaine stay with Arthur in his chambers and help him through the ordeal bringing the three men closer. Will Merlin have to reveal his magic to save Arthur? Arthur/Merlin/Gwaine (pre-slash). Warning: Some bad language and disturbing imagery.

When the Regent of Cornwall dies Morgana, Arthur, Merlin, and Gwen travel to Morgana's childhood home to meet the new Regent of Morgana's property. Morgana angsts over her 'gifts', Gwen frets over her secret romance with the Prince, Arthur is Arthur, and Merlin tries to keep everything together without the 'wise council' of Gaius and the Great Dragon. Enjoy.

Merlin needs help to get custody of his niece. Morgana introduces him to her brother, Arthur, a lawyer. With Arthur's help, Merlin gets more than just his niece, he gets a family. Warnings: Merthur, deaf Merlin

Reaffirm (v): to state again strongly In which Arthur is insecure and Merlin is awesome. Merlin/Arthur.

This is a one-shot prequel to a fanfic I have dancing around in my head I am considering writing. Merlin watches Arthur die. Cursed to live on alone, as a mere shadow of who he once was he waits for Arthur's return. A/M

It's finally time for the first tournament of the year: Arthur's newest knights against Merlin's mages. Not only is this a chance for Arthur to see his newest knights in action, but now he can finally see if the lift of the ban on magic was the right thing to do after all.

A series of stories from series/season 1 that I've remodeled to see Arthur's POV. Ch. 1 is from 1.01, Ch. 2 is from 1.05, Chapter 3 is from 1.09, and Chapter 5 is from 1.10. I'm sticking to the storyline, just adding Arthur's spin on it. I hope you have as much fun with this as I did! (My summary stinks, please do R&R)