"Son... No matter how strong you are or what craft you master you will be dead past this point." "There has never been an alliance with those barbarians and there never will be." Merlin AU Ygraine didn't die during child birth. Arthur's birth right is usurped from him. Merlin is a royal. And all of magic kind are forbidden from leaving the Isle.

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?

**REVISED** Marian Ragnell, a Wanderer, falls through time only to find herself in a land of knights, dragons, and Magic. Joined by Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table of legend, Marian embarks on fantastic adventures while navigating true love. Can she thwart a history that has already been told and save the life of the King? Will she give in to her feelings for Sir Gwaine?

After two thousand years, Morgana is back into his life. Short stories of Merlin and Morgana meeting again based on prompts. Mergana AU (modern)

They aren't siblings in my story A forbidden love, but one that feels right. Despite not being related, people still fear their relationship. With magical threats on the horizon, an unplanned pregnancy or 2, and death of the king (Uther) how will our lovers cope? DONT LIKE DONT READ! AXMor MerXGwen

Cenrid needs an army and peasants make expendable soldiers. An AU for what would have happened if Merlin was conscripted into Essetir's army before coming to Camelot. Merlin's not as naive as he would have been had he just been a farmer. As such Merlin knows not to wholeheartedly trust advice from strangers (or dragons). Takes place at the start of season 1.

UNDERGONE MASSIVE REWRITE * this is officially the outdated version * When Arthur and his Knights are led into a trap and captured on Caerleon territory, Gwen is prompted to invoke the right of single combat. But when Caerleon's champion is revealed to be a powerful sorceress, Merlin must once again take on the guise of Emrys to fight for Camelot.

Merlin and Morgana are in love. Arthur is supportive. But the relationship is thrown in craziness as the death of the king, Arthur's marriage and crowning, as well as unplanned pregnancies, Miscarriages and fears. (Takes place after season 1 ignoring all the rest of the seasons.)

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 Merthur, and the knights actually injured Merlin. Full story on AO3

Morgana has been in a pit, alone for months. No one but a dragon to keep her company. Until one day a man is brought in, captured in the heat of battle. She does not care one bit who he is, just that she is no longer alone.

Merthur. After his quest with Mortaeus Flower Arthur regularly was tortured with nightmares about spiders. Of course, only Merlin can help.

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 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.

Part 1: The Psychic of Essetir. In a modern Camelot, Uther refuses to allow other kingdoms to develop psychic agents to rival his own. Arthur is dispatched on a campaign to capture Essetir's reported psychic, or neutralize him. Part 2: Crossing Borders - against all expectations, has the Essetirian psychic Arthur trusted betrayed them? (no slash)

For centuries Merlin thought himself the sole remaining wielder of magic but he'd forgotten the Great Dragon's words of long ago, that Merlin's future was joined forever with the powerful sorceress Morgana Pendragon. Merlin believed her death by his hand had brought that destiny to a close. He was wrong; it was only the beginning. Albion's fate would rest once more on his shoulders

In the midst of capturing a magical creature, Merlin is transported to a world where Camelot is home to thousands of magic-users. Merlin plans to get back to his own reality. To do that, however, he must get inside the castle. The only way in is to pass the Apprentice Exam and be an apprentice to a magic-user inside Camelot court. Should be easy...right? Full summary inside.

Everyone is fed up with the pining so decides to do something about it…I mean it’s been over a decade and us audience are STILL NOT OVER THIS.

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)

In the land of Camelot, Prince Merlin has a deadly secret. Merlin, the son of a magic-hating king, has magic itself. For Merlin, there's only one reason for it: to protect his family. But Merlin, his brother Arthur, and his foster sister Morgana face many challenges, ranging from assassins to goblins. Can Merlin keep his secret? Or most importantly, protect the ones he loves?

Arthur is preparing for a battle with a knight from another kingdom, having travelled to the woods with Merlin, hoping to find a peaceful training ground... not all goes to plan. Merlin, being as non-compliant as ever, can't shake the feeling something strange is happening, and tests the water. Bromance, romance, humour!

Now on S5! Elizabeth Malinor made a wish on a birthday candle to never let Merlin go. And her wish came true, when she woke up the next morning in Camelot! As Elizabeth struggles to find her place in Camelot, she comes to realize that there is so much about herself that she never knew. But throughout all this, she isn't alone. She has Merlin. Merlin\OC.

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.

What if instead of Merlin taking Arthur to the Sidhe and Arthur dying, They are approached by a Lady claiming to be from the future and begging them to trust her so she can save Arthur's life? What will Merlin do? Will he go with her and will she be able to save Arthur's life? Or is she another villain destiny sent to remind Merlin of his failures? Will update soon!

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, tumblr and Wattpad as well.

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.