#*sobs* bamf merlin *sobs*

[merlinrarepairfest]

Round Up 5

Another week of marvellous fills finishes! As always, you can find them beneath the cut - leave our lovely creators some love <3

Title: Save a Horse, ride a Knight Writer: Laevateinn Rating: T Warnings: N/A Medium/Word Count: 1k Pairing/main characters: Gwaine/Percival Up to 10 tags: Canon Divergence, Gwaine admitted he was of noble blood, Percival came to Camelot to work, Tournament, Favours, Gwaine is oblivious

Summary:

Imagine a world where Gwaine admitted being of noble blood and stayed as a knight, long before he actually does in the show. What if, in that world, he and the other Knights of the Round Table had met differently? What if Percival, for example, had decided to travel to Camelot and work there? Where he would have met Gwaine, and worked with him? Surely, these two can stay professional, or simply friends, right?

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51384994

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Title: the gold and the rust Writer: Shana_Rose | @shana-rosee Rating: T Warnings: None Medium/Word Count: 1,176 Pairing/main characters: Mergwenthur Up to 10 tags: Mergwenthur, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Post-Battle of Camlann, Hurt Arthur Pendragon, Hurt/Comfort, Angst with a Happy Ending, Established Relationship, POV Merlin, Sleepy Cuddles

Summary:

The bright light of early morning hit aggressively against his eyes. Merlin winced, scrunching his eyes in hopes of the light going away. He pressed his head further into his arm, resting on top of the soft sheets of the bed. His back was aching from sleeping in a chair. Just as he wondered why he would sleep in such an uncomfortable position, he bolted up. His breath caught in his throat as he turned his head towards the head of the bed. - Arthur survives Camlann.

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51432988

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Title: Jealous of him, I want to be yours Writer: HadrianPeverellBlack | @evadne01 Rating:  General Warnings: N/A Medium/Word Count: fic/ 1,891 Pairing/main characters: Merlin/Gwaine, Merlin/Lancelot, Gwaine/Merlin/Lancelot Up to 10 tags: POV Gwaine, Protective Gwaine, Protective Lancelot, Supportive Lancelot, Supportive Gwaine, Powerful Merlin, Jealous Gwaine, Pining Gwaine, Post-Season/series 03, Pre Season/Series 04

Summary:

Gwaine is jealous. Not of Arthur, because even if he and Merlin are basically joined at the hip, it's obvious that the royal numpty has no idea about Merlin's magic. No, Gwaine is jealous of Lancelot, because he's the only one who does know.

AO3 link:https://archiveofourown.org/works/51174415

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Title: The Best Way to Cover Something Up… Writer: sleepygecko Rating: General Warnings: None Medium/Word Count: Fic/1999 words Pairing/main characters: Merlin & Mordred & Morgana Up to 10 tags: Child Mordred, Mordred moves to Camelot

Summary:

When Merlin helps the little Druid boy escape the guards, they flee to Morgana’s chambers. Together, they come up with an epic sob story to cover up the boy’s sudden appearance, something so emotional that Arthur “emotionally dysfunctional” Pendragon won’t look too closely at. Welcome to Camelot, Mordred of Ealdor.

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51462367

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Title: Stolen Moments Writer: Lemon_pH Rating: T Warnings: No Archive Warnings Medium/Word Count: 2,5k (2544) Pairing/main characters: Gaius/Uther Pendragon Up to 10 tags: Canon Era, Merlin/Arthur is a background, Hurt/Comfort

Summary: 

Those are just moments in the vast fabric of life. But we cherish them, keep them close to our hearts, Because at the end, they're all that we have of each other.

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51023428

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Title: powerful Writer: I_think_he_knows | @marlenemckinnonsuppremacy Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply  Medium/Word Count: 1127 words Pairing/main characters: Gwen/Arthur/Merlin Up to 10 tags: BAMF Merlin, Merlin is powerful and everyone knows it, BDSM, Smut, 

Summary:

Gwen has always felt Merlin has a powerful vibe about him, which she finds very sexy. When she marries Arthur, upon finding out they are both attracted to him, they invite him to their bed or to be their partner. Gwen tells them about a fantasy she’s had since they were all younger: Merlin taking her, and claiming her as Arthur watches, tied up and unable to do anything about it or pleasure himself.

AO3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/51062878

[merlinssaggyyfronts]

dont mind me just rewatching the scene of merlin using magic on agravaine and agravaine being terrified and saying “you have magic?” over and over again

why couldnt we have more scenes like this??? just merlin being badass yknow, before all the tragedy-

[ao3feed-merlinarthur]

by red11111111

Young children of Camelot are being snatched from the embrace of their parents, mothers and fathers sob into melancholy darkness of the night. Castle Guard witnesses proclaim a voracious army twinkling with sin arise from the Darkling Wood suddenly each night, just outside of Camelot's boarders, before relentlessly soaring among clouds and targeting the public below.

Arthur Pendragon, his knights, and Merlin are to investigate these areas of magical woodland where the missing children are suspected to be kept for reasons unknown. Merlin has warned Arthur, repeatedly, of the danger that lies on sacred land such as The Darkling Wood, owned by a monarchy of Royal Fae. Of course, his anxieties fall upon deaf ears, mocked as another one of his 'funny feelings'. A blatant ignorance to the fact Merlin is never once wrong when it comes to his senses.

That is how the Knights are ambushed. That is how Merlin becomes stranded, vulnerable, to the ancient forest Fae and into the uncharacteristically caring hands of an old enemy.

Words: 2756, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Merlin (TV)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M

Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Morgana (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table (Merlin), Fae - Character

Relationships: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin & Morgana (Merlin), Gwen/Morgana (Merlin), Gwen/Lancelot (Merlin), Gwen & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Additional Tags: Gwaine Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin), Merlin is a Little Shit, BAMF Merlin (Merlin), Hurt Merlin (Merlin), Protective Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwaine Being Gwaine (Merlin), Protective Gwaine (Merlin), BAMF Arthur, Pining Arthur, Jealous Arthur, Minor Gwen/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Fae & Fairies, Fae Magic, Merlin/Arthur - Freeform

[ao3feed-jily]

A is for Auntie , and Alcoholism

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2VvUrOc

by Pygmypuffonacid

Marigold Evans Black( How she despise that name), Had once been Myx, The midnight prankster. The silent Challenger to the marauders, She had once been a loving sister, A loyal friend( sweet Merlin she missed Alice), And the terrifyingly brilliant wife of Sirius Black. But that had been before her whole world went to shit.

That was before her sister was slaughtered, And she couldn’t look her baby nephew in the eye without sobbing, Haunted by the glassy stare Of her death sister.

That was before she picked up a bottle of Ogden’s finest And never put it back down. Until now.

Words: 966, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Characters: Harry Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Amelia Bones, Hermione Granger, Marigold Evans Black, Arcturus Black, Regulus Black, Andromeda Black Tonks, Ted Tonks, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Ron Weasley, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Lucius Malfoy, Draco Malfoy, Alice Longbottom, Frank Longbottom, Augusta Longbottom, Neville Longbottom, Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, Luna Lovegood, Bill Weasley

Relationships: Marigold Evans black/Sirius Black, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter, Andromeda Black Tonks/Ted Tonks, Lucius Malfoy/Narcissa Black Malfoy, Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy, Amelia Bones/ Marigold Evans black( Friendship)

Additional Tags: Lily has a younger sister, BAMF Amelia Bones, BAMF Marigold Evans Black, But she’s also a mess, Alcoholism, Blackmail, Slow Burn, Forced Relationship, kind of, Attempted Murder, Marigold needs Therapy The kind you don’t find at the bottom of a whiskey bottle, Smart Harry, The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black, Snark, PTSD, There will be a lot of lawyers, Dueling, Azkaban is surprisingly flammable, for a prison, Auror Sirius Black, Goblins, The Wizarding Bank, Werewolves, Arcturus Black Is a vindictive bastard

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2VvUrOc

[the-astro-ace]

Merlin Writer Month: WIP Week Part 1 - Gen Fics (No Romance)

“Part one?” you ask in confusion upon reading the title.

“Hmmm yes, reader,” I respond, stroking my metaphorical beard.  “I found over twenty fics to recommend for @madaboutmerlin’s Merlin Writer Month, but I don’t think the mods would appreciate one giant post.  So I am splitting into two not-so giant posts.  Below I shall link the eleven gen fics I recommend, and then Part 2 shall be all the not-gens.  And they shall be linked from most recently updated to, well, not.  Please enjoy.”

Part 2: The Not-Gen Fics 

GEN FICS - May contain romance, but not the focus of the story (at least no more than the show)

Rend and Rebuild by PeaceHeather

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Chapters: 38/?

Last Updated: 2018-11-18

Summary:  One wrong move in the heat of battle changes everything. Merlin is a sorcerer, and Arthur has stabbed him.

My Comments: From angst to well-written battles to a wonderful Merlin and Gwaine friendship this fic has a lot of things that I love  It’s got Druids, it’s got BAMF Merlin, it’s got Gwaine just being GREAT, what more could you want??  And at 38 chapters, you have quite a bit to get through before you have to wait for updates, and even then it’s nearing the end. so I expect that you won’t be left disappointed.

Do You Feel Like a Young God? by onceandfuturewarlock

Rating: Mature

Chapters: 4/?

Last Updated: 11-14-2018

Summary: When Merlin's magic is discovered by the last person he ever would have expected, he soon finds himself a pawn in the most twisted, dangerous game he's ever played, no way to win, and no way out - unless, of course, he changes the rules.

My Comments: Okay, just a heads up: this fic is DARK.  HEED THE TAGS.  This fic is GOOD but it is HEAVY STUFF MAN.  You thought you couldn’t have Agravaine more?? HOO BOY THIS FIC WILL PROVE YOU WRONG; I have literally written the phrase “I want to shank Agravaine with a rusty spoon” in a comment to this fic.  Twice.

Stronger Than by NotNecessarilyInThatOrder

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Chapters: 8/?

Last Updated: 2018-11-12

Summary: “I said I was dying.” Arthur sighed.“I don’t have time for this.” “Would you have had time to retrieve my corpse?” Merlin thought, then nearly smacked himself when Arthur’s expression made him realize he’d spoken out loud. Could Merlin have told the truth if Arthur had been willing to listen that morning? What would that mean for their future? For Morgana's?

My Comments: An AU starting with s3e02 that it looking to be a MORGANA REDEMPTION YEAH BOI.  Excellent read, and I look forward to finding out where it will go :D

The Siege Perilous by CarverTwaine

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Chapters: 6/?

Last Updated: 2018-10-21

Summary: (Druid Merlin AU) Druids came for Hunith's son long ago. Years later, a man named Emrys and his apprentice are captured as Druids in Camelot. But Emrys strikes a deal with Uther: as long as the King allows Emrys to live as a political prisoner in the dungeons, the Druids will stay far away from Camelot. Uther agrees. Hated and feared, Emrys works to gain the trust of his jailers.

My Comments: I have a thing for Druid!Merlin apparently, and this fic falls into that.  Most recent chapter left off on a cliffhanger so I’m :OOO atm but it’s VERY GOOD and I recommend you all read this one as well :D

A Sea and Four Centuries by MDJensen

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Chapters: 6/10

Last Updated: 2018-09-27

Summary: In which Lancelot and Aramis wake up in the wrong beds-- and the wrong countries, and the wrong centuries. HIATUS until ~December 2018.

My Comments: Probably the fluffiest thing on this list.  A crossover with Three Musketeers in which the author literally swaps Santiago Cabrera’s characters.  That’s it, that’s the story.  But it’s not just crack- there’s angst, there’s emotions, and overall what I feel is a realistic reaction to what would happen if this, well, happened lol.  I especially adore the scenes in which Lancelot is learning French- THE AUTHOR ACTUALLY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE’S A LANGUAGE BARRIER- IT’S GREAT.

Knowledge does not mean Understanding by Selene467

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Chapters: 5/10

Last Updated: 2018-09-27

Summary: In a time when Merlin's magic is outed and accepted -something he never thought possible months ago- Arthur is shown that despite knowing how strong Merlin is, he doesn't fully understand -comprehend- just how powerful he truly is. A dangerous conflict in which Merlin all but sacrifices himself to save everyone else, shows Arthur that there is far more to Merlin than he thought possible. Gaius wasn't kidding when he told Arthur that Merlin was the strongest sorcerer ever to have lived.

My Comments: I greatly enjoy the non-linear story telling of this one- with the present interspersed with flashbacks to the magic reveal, it allows the reader to see what happened without just an info dump lol (also I’m considering trying that style myself now).   Just I recommend this one too lol

A Criminal’s Burial by gecko818

Rating: Mature

Chapters: 8/?

Last Updated: 2018-07-02

Summary: Upon awakening in a strange castle with no memory of the last week, Arthur learned that not only had he been recovering from poison, but that Merlin was responsible for the betrayal. Unfortunately, the boy was reportedly killed by Arthur's own sword and left to rot. Little does he know, the story is a mere ruse to conquer Camelot. NOT a death!fic. Merlin!/Arthur!Whump.

My Comments: With Arthur angsting over the fact that he thinks he’s literally killed Merlin gd and Merlin being, well, not treated well in an enemy lord’s dungeon, this fic is hurt/comfort gold.  At least, when the comfort part reaches lol.  But with intrigue, and emotions running high, this fic is a good one and I sincerely hope it updates soon lmao

The Right Thing by AithuzahFic (veritably_mad)

Rating: General Audiences

Chapters: 3/?

Last Updated: 2018-05-10

Summary: Merlin jumped when Arthur spoke. “He didn’t deny it,” he said, his voice low and cool. “I’m sorry?” “He said he loved her and would never hurt her, but he never said it wasn’t true.”

My Comments: How the aftermath of the Arthur nearly killing Uther scene SHOULD HAVE GONE.  But if this exchange doesn’t convince you, idk what will: Every word Arthur had spoken had Merlin off-balance and reeling, but his next question threatened to knock him flat. “Will you help me?” Merlin gaped at Arthur long enough that the earnest nobility of his expression faltered. “I realize it’s a lot to ask—it is essentially treason, after all—” “I have magic,” Merlin blurted, and then slapped both his hands over his mouth. Arthur stared at him. Merlin stared back. “Well,” Arthur said at last, “I suppose treason isn’t a problem for you, then.”

Silence Cuts Loudest Through the Chaos by 1917farmgirl

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Chapters: 20/?

Last Updated: 2018-04-16

Summary: Kidnapped by a mad king, Arthur and Merlin must rely on each other like never before. While Arthur struggles with choices that put his heart and duty at odds, Merlin struggles just to stay alive after being stripped of his magic and freedom. With impossible choices and heavy secrets weighing them down, can they manage to escape before all is lost? 2018 Frog Award at HPFT for "Best Non-Harry Potter Fanfiction"

My Comments: I love this fic SO MUCH.  Merlin and Arthur’s friendship is done SO BEAUTIFULLY in this- feels exactly like the show’s.  I know the author plans to continue and I sincerely hope she manages to conquer this writer’s block that has had her down for months ;-;.  But, in the meantime, there’s over 70k worth of material to read, and I highly recommend you do :D

The Truth of Who We Are by Marie_Iliea

Rating: General Audiences Chapters: 4/?

Last Updated: 2018-02-20

Summary: Set into the wall, a brazier evenly spaced between them, were words, each with the imprint of a hand below it, and a pair of footprints set into the floor below that. Loyalty, Strength, Courage, Servitude, Magic, Nobility, Humility, Authority, and Discipline. Merlin recognized the riddle right away, having met the dwarf during Arthur’s quest. He knew three of the names, three of the matches — and it terrified him. What would the others make of him being Magic? He shivered, a thrill of fear running down his spine. Or: When Arthur and the knights go hunting, but events take a predictably unusual turn that exposes Merlin's magic to them all -- and then it all goes, quite literally, to the Otherworld. I finally figured out where this 'one-shot turned story' is going to go. Since I like Lancelot and originally this was "Arthur is King, Lancelot is alive," this tale explores how everyone finds out Merlin has magic AND the fallout -- during the chaos with the Dorocha.

My Comments: I also love fics that assign roles to the rest of the knights, and I would love to see where this one plans to go with it

Some Things Are Meant to Be by 1917farmgirl

Rating: General Audiences

Chapters: 2/3

Last Updated: 2018-02-15

Summary:  For Merlin, having the world fall apart around him was nothing new, but having someone there to help him pick up the pieces afterwards unfortunately was. Until it happened twice, with two very special people who appeared in his life when he most needed saving. Modern AU, friendship fic. Sort of Christmas story.

My Comments: A short, bittersweet one that left me sobbing and me wanting more.  Tender hurt/comfort with a side of Christmas.  And with only one chapter left, I hope the author won’t leave us hanging for much longer

[ao3feed-dramione]

A is for Auntie , and Alcoholism

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2VvUrOc

by Pygmypuffonacid

Marigold Evans Black( How she despise that name), Had once been Myx, The midnight prankster. The silent Challenger to the marauders, She had once been a loving sister, A loyal friend( sweet Merlin she missed Alice), And the terrifyingly brilliant wife of Sirius Black. But that had been before her whole world went to shit.

That was before her sister was slaughtered, And she couldn’t look her baby nephew in the eye without sobbing, Haunted by the glassy stare Of her death sister.

That was before she picked up a bottle of Ogden’s finest And never put it back down. Until now.

Words: 966, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Characters: Harry Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Amelia Bones, Hermione Granger, Marigold Evans Black, Arcturus Black, Regulus Black, Andromeda Black Tonks, Ted Tonks, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Ron Weasley, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Lucius Malfoy, Draco Malfoy, Alice Longbottom, Frank Longbottom, Augusta Longbottom, Neville Longbottom, Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, Luna Lovegood, Bill Weasley

Relationships: Marigold Evans black/Sirius Black, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter, Andromeda Black Tonks/Ted Tonks, Lucius Malfoy/Narcissa Black Malfoy, Hermione Granger/Draco Malfoy, Amelia Bones/ Marigold Evans black( Friendship)

Additional Tags: Lily has a younger sister, BAMF Amelia Bones, BAMF Marigold Evans Black, But she’s also a mess, Alcoholism, Blackmail, Slow Burn, Forced Relationship, kind of, Attempted Murder, Marigold needs Therapy The kind you don’t find at the bottom of a whiskey bottle, Smart Harry, The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black, Snark, PTSD, There will be a lot of lawyers, Dueling, Azkaban is surprisingly flammable, for a prison, Auror Sirius Black, Goblins, The Wizarding Bank, Werewolves, Arcturus Black Is a vindictive bastard

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2VvUrOc

[uniasus]

1.8K one-shot, takes place during season 5. Merlin’s a bamf, though he might have given his humanity away?

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It wasn't Arthur who walked into the room first. And really, Merlin should have considered that possibility. Poor Gwen, she did not need to walk into her bedroom to see Morgana propped up at the table.

"Could you fetch Arthur?" Merlin asked from his spot on the windowsill.

Gwen turned wide eyes from Morgana to Merlin, starting to tremble. "Merlin?" she whispered.

Merlin turned to look at her fully, abandoning his view of the city he'll admit he missed. "Yeah, it's me."

With a sob, Gwen rushed forward in a flurry of fabric. Merlin found himself with an armful of queen, who made no attempt to stop crying as she pressed her cheek into the top of Merlin's head. "You're alive!"

[ao3feed-merlin]

Ainsel

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/3i5NkFd

by red11111111

Young children of Camelot are being snatched from the embrace of their parents, mothers and fathers sob into melancholy darkness of the night. Castle Guard witnesses proclaim a voracious army twinkling with sin arise from the Darkling Wood suddenly each night, just outside of Camelot's boarders, before relentlessly soaring among clouds and targeting the public below.

Arthur Pendragon, his knights, and Merlin are to investigate these areas of magical woodland where the missing children are suspected to be kept for reasons unknown. Merlin has warned Arthur, repeatedly, of the danger that lies on sacred land such as The Darkling Wood, owned by a monarchy of Royal Fae. Of course, his anxieties fall upon deaf ears, mocked as another one of his 'funny feelings'. A blatant ignorance to the fact Merlin is never once wrong when it comes to his senses.

That is how the Knights are ambushed. That is how Merlin becomes stranded, vulnerable, to the ancient forest Fae and into the uncharacteristically caring hands of an old enemy.

Words: 2756, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Merlin (TV)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/F, F/M, M/M

Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Morgana (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table (Merlin), Fae - Character

Relationships: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin & Morgana (Merlin), Gwen/Morgana (Merlin), Gwen/Lancelot (Merlin), Gwen & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Additional Tags: Gwaine Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin), Merlin is a Little Shit, BAMF Merlin (Merlin), Hurt Merlin (Merlin), Protective Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwaine Being Gwaine (Merlin), Protective Gwaine (Merlin), BAMF Arthur, Pining Arthur, Jealous Arthur, Minor Gwen/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Fae & Fairies, Fae Magic, Merlin/Arthur - Freeform

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/3i5NkFd