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?

Arthur's birthday is coming, and Merlin is just trying to survive. Arthur's being more of a pain than usual, accusing Merlin of being at the core of every noble's desires. Oh, and that Merlin can't possibly have a loved one, because he's far too annoying for anyone to put up with. Arthur's right, but Merlin has a plan to wipe that smug look off the prince's face.

What if after handling the Crystal of Neahtid in the the Witch's Quickening, Merlin wasn't just given a vision of the Great Dragon destroying Camelot. What if he was given insight into the events that would take place during the Fires of Idirsholas. What if the fates gave Merlin a second chance to set things right, stop Morgause once and for all and perhaps even save a friend.

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?

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!

The Labyrinth of Gedref... with a twist. In the show Arthur was partially transformed into a donkey, Gwen fully transformed into a deer, and even Freya is cursed to be a bastet. What if Arthur had to experience what it was like being cursed into an animal and had to find a way to break the curse and pass Ahnora's tests completely on his own and without Merlin?

A strange coach rolls into Camelot on a dark and stormy night. Written as a one-shot for camelot drabble at LJ (prompt: "coach"), but I might add to it if inspiration strikes.

Merlin and Gwen accidentally overhear a kitchen maid's vocabulary lesson. Earlyish S4.

Gaius and Alice have some catching up to do. Set during 3x09, after Merlin agrees to let Alice use his room but before he sees the mantichor. Written for camelot drabble at LJ.

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)

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?

Merlin didn't make it out of his encounter with the Lamia unscathed, or so Arthur thinks when he slays the beast and finds Merlin slumped against a wall and bleeding. When he learns the true source of the injuries he is furious. Cue hurt Merlin and a caring, very worried Arthur. End of the Lamia episode but established Merthur, and the knights actually injured Merlin.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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. :)