The famed J.R.R. Tolkien once cautioned against meddling in the affairs of wizards, claiming that they are "subtle and quick to anger". Well. He's been wrong before. Alternately: In Which Merlin Gets a Summons, Magic is Discussed, and Uther Weeps in Despair for the Future of Camelot. Also on AO3.

Fleeing from Essetir in the bloody beginnings of the Purge, Hunith finds herself on the doorstep of old friends. That's all it takes to untangle the skeins of destiny and weave a new tapestry.

Merlin and Arthur meet an incognito knight, Gwaine, in a bar fight, and incur the wrath of vengeful thugs. Adaptation of the third series episode "Gwaine" in order to integrate the character into my AU.

Merlin contemplates all the deaths of both friend and foe, and comes to a conclusion.

In the hour of Britain's greatest need, King Arthur will return to rescue his people.

Princess Merlina of Drakonia have to escape her kingdom, as her evil cousin takes it over. using a magical charm to make her look like a boy, she lives in Camelot, as servant to King Arthur. But, what happens when Knights from her home comes to Camelot looking for help? Fem!Merlin, Good!Morgana, Arwen, Merwaine, Morgana/OC

When Merlin and Morgana are exposed by Aredian as sorcerers, they must flee from Camelot before their execution. Uther, in his grief and rage, becomes even more paranoid about magic, and with this betrayal Arthur follows in his footsteps. Merlin and Morgana are filled with bitterness and hatred for the things they have seen, and turn to dark magic. Is destiny broken?

Merlin's carelessness transforms Arthur into a mischievous weasel. (Set in Season 5)

'The hounds from the underworld hunt wrongdoers into the ground until they can run no longer.' When Merlin and Arthur enter a forest where witches are rumoured to dwell, they find themselves being judged by a higher presence. Or: In which the search for Morgana goes awry, taking canon for a tour. Fix-It. Gen. Canon. Post 2.13 The Last Dragonlord.

Todos conocemos la leyenda, pero la cosa con las leyendas es que se van distorsionando con el tiempo, van cambiando hasta que queda algo diferente a lo que realmente fue. Por eso déjame contarte la verdadera historia, lo que paso cuando Merlyn y Arturo cruzaron sus caminos y como se puso en marcha el destino. Hay una mención de un intento de violación, si eso te molesta no lo leas.

A poem inspired by Arthur's speech before the battle of Camlann. Merlin 5x12 The Diamond of the Day Part 1. No names mentioned. I still don't own Merlin :(

A poem based on episode 5x11 of Merlin (The Drawing of the Dark), when Arthur and the knights must go after Mordred after his betrayal. The feelings of duty and friendship that one has in a situation like this. No characters mentioned by name. I DO NOT OWN MERLIN, which pains me every day.

Arthur regardait le quai de gare, le village, la bâtisse qui surplombait la rue. Rien n’avait changé. Toute son enfance était concentrée sous ses yeux, dans le lieu où il ne pensait jamais revenir, et dans lequel, pourtant, il se trouvait désormais, pour affronter son destin.

one-shot AU of 5x03 where Arthur meets his mother when he blows the horn instead of his father, because I don't like Uther all that much and I just wanted to explore what someone who wasn't a bitter old hypocrite would have said to him.

Arthur gets shot! (Modern AU, much angst)

Merlin and Arthur share a bed! (Fluffy af, modern AU)

Merlin is sick and Arthur is ready to let his closest friend go.

Merlin will wait for the return of the Once and Future King. He'll wait even until the world is gone and the stars are faded, and the end of days is upon him. He will wait until his last breath for his King to return.

Sometimes Merlin would go to the cliff's edge and watch the birds flying free. Sometimes Arthur had to remind him that he wasn't alone. Modern AU

A spinoff of The Hollow Queen with a few changes (listed inside). Arthur has a day off but he can't find Merlin. One thing leads to another, and he ends up tracking him through the woods. What will Arthur find when he finally catches up to him?

"You've never fathomed me out?" Merlin asks.- This is based on a meme I saw and I wanted to write a story on it. Arthur is trying to figure out the mystery that is Merlin. No slash, just friendship and lots of confusion.

Ah yes, Gwaine forgot to mention it: he was a criminal handyman. Kidnappings, robberies, assassinations... you name it. One day his path crosses the one of Arthur Pendragon, a dangerous man, who would stop at nothing to get what he wants: Merlin. non-con, rape, kidnapping

Merlin decides it's time he tells Arthur the truth. He makes a courage potion to help him go through with it. What happens when Arthur finds out before Merlin is able to tell him?

"Percival- what're you doing here?" Percival wouldn't have woken him unless it was important. "We weren't sure what else to do, Sire, it's Merlin." Important, indeed. Or, the five times Arthur and his knights try to help Merlin and the one time Merlin realizes he deserves help too.

Merlin, Arthur and the Knights are on a hunting trip, trying to both hunt animals and herbs. When Merlin and Arthur have an argument, Arthur calls him a coward. Merlin takes this to heart and they end up not talking. That night, Merlin gets kidnapped and injured. When the Knights find out, will Arthur regret his words? How will everything play out? Its a one-shot