Basically it will be 50 various scenarios where the show's finale could have gone slightly differently resulting in Arthur surviving explored in drabbles. Some are funny while others are sadder. You have been warned. Currently at Chapter 10: Numbers. Cross-posted on AO3.

As civil unrest stirs in Camelot, Arthur's knights and close friends contend with their own challenges and internal battles.

As Arthur and Merlin amend the laws easing the use of magic, opposition erupts from both nobles and commoners. While the king, queen, and knights prepare for the Golden Age, Dodd-Killian and Mordred plot revenge against them all even as a new threat rises from Escetir. Can Merlin and Arthur avoid a civil conflict and war with Lot before Dodd-Killian and Mordred strike against them?

Camelot, Nemeth and their allies win the Battle of Shalott. However, everyone reacts to the two magical feats which turned the battle. Uther pressures Rodor into executing the Lady of Shalott. Merlin, meantime, is missing. Turmoil brews both in Camelot's retinue and within Nemeth's court. Dreams are shattered. Which way will Nemeth turn? How does Merlin figure into it?

PART THREE of my Merlin series. It's rumored that Morgause is leading attacks on some border villages, her first appearance in a year. Merlin is confident he has the power to finally finish her off, but the sorceress has a few tricks up her sleeve, and in an unexpected turn of events, Merlin ends up being the one fighting for his life.

A simple childhood accident stirs up fears in Camelot's council about Uther's lack of another heir if Arthur dies. They convince a reluctant Uther to remarry. His bride? Princess Hunith of Essetir. Can a marriage of political convenience lead to love, when its participants both still love another? And if Merlin's secret come to light, will love prove more powerful than hate?

Balinor escapes Camelot after Uther kills all of the Dragonlords, leaving behind a pregnant Hunith. Years later, Merlin, who struggles to conceal his magic, befriends Prince Arthur. Their bond is tested when Arthur learns of Merlin's magic, but his loyalty to Merlin remains steadfast, though their relationship is marred by the weight of secrets and struggle for equality.

A love story, told at first through a series of letters, and concluding with a ball. (A Merthian slow-burn romance, set at an undisclosed and fictional point in the canon timeline - think Regency era romance with a dash of magic)

Follows canon but with my own arranged marriage spin on it. What happens when Hunith makes a mistake and is forced on the run with her infant son? What happens when Camelot knights find her twenty years later? What happens when Arthur learns he's betrothed to a peasant boy? Will Merlin be able to stand among royalty? Will these two different boys survive each other? Review!

Merlin never expected waiting for Arthur to return would be so hard, but he's watched everyone he has ever loved die and been alone for longer than anyone ever should. He's ready to give up, alone and desperate, when a fateful encounter changes everything. Only with it comes new dangers, old friends, and a renewal of an ancient destiny. The time to return magic to Camelot has come.

It is an age of darkness, Prydain is torn by war and invasion, a land without a king. From barbaric Picts in the north, mystical monsters coming out of the west and viscious Saxons from the east, the Isle is being attacked on all fronts. Out of this dark age comes Arthur, raised by knights and destined for kingship. HIC JACET ARTORIUS REX QUONDAM REXQUE FUTURUS.

The love story Merlin and Arthur should have had around season 3 or 4. (In this story, Gwen knows about Merlin's magic for narrative purposes).

After being injured in a freak accident, Arthur has no idea what this new life is. He has managed to get along rather well, yet continues to dream of old castles and a raven-haired girl. Morgana LeFay has always had strange dreams. When she finds the dreams getting overwhelmingly like real life, despite being all about the past, she runs into someone who changes it all

After Morgana attacks Helva, Merlin must find whatever she is after before she does. With the help of a stranger, it seems possible. Or is the stranger just leading him to his death?

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...

Arthur is found wounded by druids who take him back to their camp. He is tortured for information on Camelot by the chief druid, a man named Emrys. Despite their unconventional relationship, and having never seen the man with his own eyes, Arthur begins to fall for Emrys and the druid life. (Arthur/Merlin)

This is a collection of Merlin one shots based on various characters and situations throughout the five series. I hope there is a good mixture of drama, friendship, romance and angsty moments. They will also involve lesser known characters in the collection as well. Some are characters I haven't written about in much detail before, so any comments will be welcome. Enjoy. :)

A collection of oneshots from the author's existing fanfiction, with a primary focus of WHUMP! according to predetermined prompts. Indulgent and gratuitous pain, agony, angst, etc.! Canon pairings, no slash.

Merthur. During Merlin's absence, jealous Arthur is tortured by his suspicions. Possessive Arthur. Events take place at the end of s5ep08 and a little bit after it. Mostly gap fillers. There are also would be some outtakes and flashbacks. Slightly AU because Arthur and Merlin are involved in a secret relationship that started somewhere between the second and third seasons.

PART TWO of my Merlin series. The Round Table Knights find out about Merlin's magic.

PART ONE of my Merlin series. Arthur has been King of Camelot for two years. After a woman is brought in who has been accused of sorcery, Arthur must make a decision that has the potential to affect the rest of his reign. Merlin can't let him make such a monumental decision without telling his king and friend the complete truth, whatever the consequences. No Slash.

When Albion's need is greatest, the Once and Future King will rise again. Unfortunately for Merlin, it is not the king he expects.

Pourquoi Aithusa sauve-t-elle Morgane à la fin de la saison 4 ? Merlin peut-il faire renaître une part d'humanité chez la jeune femme ? De son côté, Arthur est prêt à s'allier à ses pires ennemis pour protéger Camelot, et de nombreux secrets lui seront révélés.

Magic was a breath of fresh air after nearly drowning, magic was the cries of a newborn baby, magic was a harrowing wind that knocked down everything in its path; magic was not only a tool but the very essence of the world. Or, Merlin and the Knights get captured by a sorcerer and Merlin BAMF's them out of the situation.

Merlin and Arthur go on recon mission. However, nothing ever goes as planned, and they get separated. Merlin is kidnapped. Arthur must find a way to rescue his ever loyal servant before the war begins. But what will he do when he sees Merlin at Morgana's side? What had she done to get the mighty Emrys to lead her army? Is Merlin still the Merlin Arthur was so desperate to rescue?