"Merlin, you do realise that there are more comfortable places to hide from your chores, right?", Arthur asked. "Yes." "Good", he replied, trying and failing to shift into a position that would stop his back from hurting quite so much, "just checking." Merlin was a very strange person indeed.

Arthur meant to reach out to him, check him for injuries, but halted in his tracks when, for the first time, he noticed that it was a small girl that was cradled in Merlin's arms. "Merlin, who is this?" Merlin's grip around the child tightened, as though he feared she'd be taken from him. "She's mine," he said hoarsely. "Her name is Aithusa."

Arthur and Merlin have freed magic in Camelot. It has taken years—many, many years. But destiny has been completed. Freedom for sorcerers in Camelot. This is bound to be the longest bout of peace since the age of King Bruta of Camelot. And yet, despite the peace and freedom, one thing remains unchanging... Merlin.

Although Magic is legal, Merlin has been hunted out of Camelot. The Aftermath of the caused the citizens to hate magic. Merlin aids the young princess of Avalon Gate long enough to see Arthur's body is preserved in the sacred Isle, then comes in service of the family as a Dragon Lord. Merlin finds a sacred object and spell that could re-awaken Arthur's lying-in-wait body.

A series of short, unconnected, in-canon-reveal stories. Tale 2: Alvarr's attempt to recruit Merlin backfires. Tale 3: Alator investigates why Emrys is failing his destiny, and plans to teach the king a lesson in loyalty. Tale 5: Merlin trades destinies, rather than lives. Mordred becomes Emrys, and Merlin flees Camelot to keep Arthur safe...

Just a little one-shot about Merlin and Arthur's unspoken love. slash. Don't like then don't read it. I may be adding a second chapter if anyone would like.

In the Black Years, a time of bloodshed and chaos, Prydain is despondent and divided. It yearns for a new hero to save the country, and bring the people out from the darkness and into a new age. Hitherto came Arthur, fostered by knights and destined for kingship. But for the perilous journey that awaits him he must first become 'Dux Bellorum'... Battlemaster... - Pendragon: Book I

The golden age has arrived fem/merlin. Rated M

Arthur's heart was in his throat as he carefully made his way over, praying that at least one of his men was still alive. (Set in s02e12. Merlin doesn't quite remember to get out of the way in time after causing the ceiling to collapse.)

What if Morgana had been in her chambers when Merlin came looking for a dress for Freya? AU of The Lady of the Lake.

The usual tale of someone dying then waking up in one of their favourite TV shows with, what I hope, is a twist. Published on Ao3 and Wattpad as well.

Four kingdoms, fours families, four heirs - Arthur Pendragon has been raised by those principles his whole life. But everything suddenly becomes complicated when he meets the Princess of the West

Desperate, Merlin seeks to heal his king, his friend! Arthur Pendragon lays dying at the shores of Avalon and nothing will stop him from reaching his goals! Follow king and warlock into Camelot's Golden Age.

Merlin puts his life on the line to stop Morgana and Gwen from enacting their latest plan to kill Arthur. Can Merlin keep Morgana from knowing who he truly is, or will she discover his true identity? Part 3 in my Price Has Been Paid AU Series. Story cannot stand alone.

Fear of being found drives Merlin out of the last village and back onto the road. While moving through the forest, the young warlock runs across a man in need of help. Merlin doesn't realize this man is the prince of a kingdom who would have him put to death until after he's saved his life. Different first meeting AU. A series of connected one-shots!

Arthur too had his own struggles leading his kingdom to a better future, he knew he was being harsh on Merlin but what happened next made him come to terms with his terrible mistake. - Sequel to A last thought. TW: attempted suicide

Merlin has been struggling for a while now , everything just became too much and no one can see through his facade or they do and pretend the opposite, he was taking a stroll in the citadel and as he reached the battlements, he thought he might not turn back.   or Merlin finally let go. Tw: Attempted suicide

Merlín ha vivido por muchos años, y finalmente llega a un país donde se recuerda y celebra a los difuntos. Después de muchos años, finalmente él recuerda y siente la presencia de todos aquellos que quizo en Albión.

Arthur with a load of interestingly named dogs... Modern AU

Gauvain dit à Merlin et à Lancelot qu'ils feraient un très beau couple. Ils ne s'y attendaient pas, mais finalement ... ce n'est pas une si mauvaise idée. Voici comment ils se sont mis ensemble. Fic yaoï Merlin/Lancelot

Les plans de Morgane pour récupérer le trône de Camelot prennent une bien étrange tournure. Face au maléfice qui prend possession du corps d'Arthur, Merlin devra faire de choix difficiles; entre son profond lien d'amitié envers son souverain ou l'avenir du royaume. ¡ Lemon ( à foison )! Merlin Top

Soft-footed, Arthur crept around the log Merlin was perched on so he could talk to him face-to-face, expecting to find a moping manservant trying very hard to ignore him. Instead, he was met with wide eyes reflecting the soft white glow of the crystal. (Set in s02e11. Arthur finds Merlin looking into the Crystal of Neahtid.)

In a land of myth and a time of magic, King Vortigern plans an invasion of the West, of people who defend the source of ultimate power and where the destiny of the Old Ways rested on the shoulders of a young warlock... His name... Merlin...

Arthur knew magic and loved it before he ever realised it. No idea how to summarise this. Here's an excerpt instead: He stood to face her. "Have you come seeking vengeance?" The ghost only smiled. Gold glittered in her eyes. "I loved you too much to seek revenge. I only hoped to see what man you had become. And I am glad."

…several of the guards who followed them as they entered the gates just moments ago. In their arms was the body of a man he loved as a brother, and Gaius as a son. They would now be reunited but not without heart break.