#Arthur Pendragon needs a hug

[camping-firebird]

“There can be no place for magic in Camelot.”

Arthur does not believe him, but his fatal flaw has always been that he trusts Merlin more than he knows him.

Some nights, he wonders who Merlin’s secrets will ruin first, and what it says about him that he wants it to be himself, before Merlin breaks for good.

- What If You're Someone I Just Want Around by queerofthedagger

[lover-of-midnight]

Eaten alive

Rating:

Teen And Up Audiences

Archive Warning:

Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Category:

M/M

Fandom:

Merlin (TV)

Relationships:

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Leon & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Characters:

Merlin (Merlin)

Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Leon (Merlin)

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Febuwhump 2025

Day 16

Merlin Whump (Merlin)

Protective Merlin (Merlin)

Arthur Pendragon Needs a Hug (Merlin)

Worried Leon

Arthur Pendragon Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin)

Everyone Knows Merlin/Arthur Pendragon are in Love (Merlin)

being eaten alive

Hurt/Comfort

Emotional Hurt/Comfort

Language: English

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They could only stare in horror as the creature bites through the knights. Merlin could faintly hear screaming and then pain.  

“Retreated.” Sir Leon’s voice broke through the clearing, forcing the few knights that were left into action, grabbing Arthur’s wrist as he pulled him away from there. He forced them to move even though Arthur was almost dead weight.

Trying to pull away, trying to get back to the creature. It needed to be slain before any more people died. Merlin needed to be avenged. He needed to know that his death wasn’t in vain. He died protecting his family, and that is enough.

“Arthur, we need to rethink this. We are not winning; we can come back when we have a plan, and then we can handle it.” Leon’s voice barely broke through the fog, clouding Arthur’s mind.

Suddenly, there was just silence as they stopped in the forest about a kilometre away from the creature. There was a look of horror as the knights placed their hands on Arthur’s shoulder, giving him some comfort.

All of them knew what the relationship was between master and servant. Even when they tried to hide it away, it was clear as day.

All Arthur could do was sit there, his body barely able to move. He glanced upwards, his eyes desperate as he tried to keep his face calm. But from the knight’s eyes, he could see that it wasn’t working.

Leon sighed slightly as he sat down next to Arthur, gently pulling him against his chest, the older knight sent the other away with a glare.

“It is my fault, Leon, I should have insisted that he stay in Camelot. He doesn’t belong out here with us. And the newbies, we should have known.” Arthur's breath hitched as he tried to gather his thoughts.

“Merlin would have just followed us; you know that as well as I do. And unfortunately, we needed to have as many hands-on decks as possible. We didn’t know it would be this bad, Arthur.” Leon tried to give him some comfort.

A sudden blast made them all freeze as a shock wave sent them to the ground.

Arthur forced himself to his feet, hand on his sword, as he rushed back to where the blast came from. As if someone forced himself forward, he came to a halt in the clearing.

The creature on the ground, Merlin, slumped against a tree, blood dripping from his head, an arm cradled against his chest.

“Merlin.” Arthur rushed over to the manservant. Crouching down, he gently moved the soaked hair out of his eyes. He wanted to ask how, instead, Merlin slumped forward against his chest. “Safe.  You all are safe.” His voice slurred, whether, from the head injury or magical exhaustion, Arthur couldn’t say.

His hands trembled as he picked him up. “Go to sleep; I have you.” He whispered the words as he glanced at Leon.

Knowing that between them, they would keep Merlin safe. There is no other choice.

Ao3 Link

[tiredcowboyy]

sometimes I wake up In a cold sweat thinking about the idea that kilgharrah was just using merlin to get the outcome he wanted which was to end the pendragon bloodline. That he knew how it would end and that without merlin it wouldnt all occur, so he convinces him that all his decisions will help save arthur knowing damn well where it leads them.

[oleryn]

all merlin had to do to circumvent the prophecy of arthur’s death was take mordred in and turn him into a little arthur fanboy. it’s a win-win situation. merlin gets to gush about his man crush to this random ten year old and mordred gets a bunch of cool knights to love him and raise him. he’d hear about his destiny to kill arthur from someone and simply go “why the actual fuck would i do that.”

[dollopole]

At the end of the day, Arthur is just a traumatised child, who’s also touch starved, with no family, daddy issues, repressed emotions and a broken humor.

Having said that, I need to keep him in my pocket.

He’s only tiny.

[anxiousosaurus]

I tried to write this fic last year (I think) but my phone crashed and I lost the majority of it, so never felt like working with it more, but in honor of The Day, here's some of it:

Merlin looks down at Arthur, so pale compared to the golden shine he's supposed to have.

Even his hair looks duller.

Laid flat against the sticks, the scene looks altogether too wrong. This is not even close to what Arthur deserves.

Merlin can't take the sight of it any longer, so he holds out his trembling hand, preparing to say the words to send the boat out.

But what comes out instead is a spell last used as a gift for someone else he loved.

Flower after flower blooms around Arthur, all sorts of flowers, every kind Merlin can remember from hours spent studying Gaius' books.

Their meanings in the language of flowers comes back to him, remembrance, loss, grieving.

But also, love, care, fondness.

He can't stand the thought of Arthur going without having that with him, all the love they could never speak of until it was too late.

Merlin scrubs the tears from his eyes to make sure the sight is slightly closer to what Arthur deserved, even if he would've said all the flowers were too girly.

But there has been that time he'd asked where his flowers were.

And so here they are, lovingly embracing him as Merlin never could, until the end.

Merlin sends the boat away without another word, watching it carry his king off, keeping him safe until his time to return.

[cynthia39100]

Merlin rewatch -- S1E5: Lancelot

Arthur

I never realised just how young and scared Arthur looked at his last attempt to slay the griffin.

His voice was so strained and out of tune. He almost looked like trembling. His eyes were so wide. Even the unfit helmet that I resented made him looked like a child wearing armour.

It struck me that this was his first actual suicide mission. The fight with Valiant and the quest to get the mortaeus flower were dangerous, yes, but not hopeless. But griffin could only be killed by magic according to Gaius, and there was nothing Arthur could do with that.

It almost felt like a childish act that he stormed into Lancelot's cell after the revelation of the griffin's true nature. A petty revenge for his fate of dying. He couldn't escape it, and he couldn't even bring this person who shared so many of his values and his ideals. He kept that authoritative princely voice up through the conversation, but there were still moments when his vulnerability slipped through.

The sad face he hid from the camera when saying " Lancelot you fight like a knight. And I need... Camelot need."

The broken voice with which he told Lancelot " We could not kill it."

Then he had to refuse Lancelot's pleading, despite how much he wanted to have Lancelot around, and chased him out.

Heartbreaking.

I think all of this really nicely led to that fierce outburst in the end. Demanding Uther to give Lancelot a proper title befitting to his honourable deed. Arthur himself was reluctant to fight the griffin, yet Lancelot went despite being locked up then chased out of Camelot.

But of course, Lancelot was too noble for his own good, leaving Arthur devastating...

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[ksuhi13]

Top Merlin and Arthur's hugs

Did you see that we have? We are undebatable rich, you can make yourself sure about that

[aetherdecember]

A snippet from Flipping the Coin, because I said I would share some ;) More snippets have been queued as well, so stay tuned!

…

Merlin’s hand plucked at his sleeve, insisting on getting his attention. “I have to tell you…”

Not really listening, too busy looking over his shoulder again to see if he could spot Gaius, he nearly missed the words.

“…I’m a sorcerer.”

Arthur recoiled. Only fractionally, a mere slackening of the arms, but it was enough. Blood welled up where his hands had been. A ringing filled his ears. The words didn’t make sense. Merlin didn’t know what he was saying. He was at risk of dying of blood loss, it was the only explanation for his sudden bout of madness.

Merlin, who had been watching him closely, seemed to decline faster, becoming smaller, the wound more grievous, as he sank further to the ground, his face crumpling. Whatever effervescent hope fueled him faded at Arthur’s silent rejection. “I have magic.” The words sounded more pained than anything he’d said about his injury and silent tears ran from the corners of his eyes.

[chipinabag]

Whatever you do don't do what I did, but if you feel like crying for what I did. Go to Arthur Pendragon/Merlin tag, include these tags:

-arthur Pendragon/ gwen

-Unrequited love

Exclude:

-Not actually unrequited love

It's not a lot of fics but I spent the last hour and half crying. I have wasted a full box of tissues and now my face is puffy and red.

Don't do this if you aren't mentally prepared!!!!!!

[ofglories]

Much like his uncle before him with Caledfwlch, Arthur tends to take naps holding Excalibur and even did the same with Caliburn. It's both a practical reason to always have his sword on hand and ready, and also because he finds Excalibur comforting to have close at hand even in his sleep.

[lover-of-midnight]

Emergency Surgery

Rating:

Mature

Archive Warning:

Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Category:

M/M

Fandom:

Merlin (TV)

Relationships:

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Gaius & Merlin (Merlin)

Characters:

Merlin (Merlin)

Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Gaius (Merlin)

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febuwhump2025

Day 11

Arthur Whump

Arthur Pendragon Needs a Hug (Merlin)

Arthur Pendragon Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin)

Protective Merlin (Merlin)

Worried Merlin (Merlin)

Worried Gaius (Merlin)

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Language: English

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Summary:

A frown on his face as he pulled the cloth away, and immediately new blood poured down his side. Merlin handed him one of the heated needles as he moved closer. “Keep his arm up for me.”

Merlin cursed under his breath, as he pressed against the wound, blood pouring everywhere. Gaius slipped next to him, pressing a vial against Arthur’s lip, gently tilting it over and letting the hemlock slowly slip down his throat.

“I need you to heat the needles for me.” Gaius moved to take over from Merlin, gently rolling Arthur onto his side, so that he could see the wound better.

A frown on his face as he pulled the cloth away, and immediately new blood poured down his side. Merlin handed him one of the heated needles, as he moved closer. “Keep his arm up for me.”

Merlin easily followed the instructions as he watched Gaius work, the wound was deep, and the incision from where Gaius had to cut to get the arrow pieces was deeper than the wound. He could only watch in horror as he worked the wound close.

The smell of burned flesh filled their noses as they switched the needles out, to ensure that they were heated, to kill any bacteria.

Arthur briefly woke up just before they finished, pained screams filled the room as he tried to jerk away from the pain. Body shaking from the stress.

Merlin whispered under his breath, his eyes glowed gold just before Arthur slipped back into the darkness. He glanced up at Gaius, worry clear in his eyes.

“He will be fine child; he would just need to have time to heal. To sleep and rest.” Gaius gives Merlin a tired smile.

All Merlin could do was nod, as he continued to hold Arthur’s arm upright. When the wound was finally stitched shut, Gaius placed a good amount of honey on the wound, before he wrapped it. Taking a small step back, tiredness clear in his eyes.

“Help me move him to the cot, then we need to get this cleaned up.” His voice was low. Together they moved Arthur to the other side. Making sure that the blanket was lightly thrown over him, keeping him warm.

Arthur could feel the pain almost overwhelming his mind, it felt like he was thrown into the flames, and everything was on fire. He tried to open his eyes, but instead, all that came out was a pained groan.

Images flashed before his mind, an arrow just slipping past an opening, pain as his mare threw him and then a dagger pushed into his side. Merlin rushes to his side.

Magic.

A shield formed around them just before the guy had a chance to try again, a powerful wind forcing them away. Arms holding him up, forcing him to move.

“Arthur, drink.” The voice was far away as something cold pressed against his mouth, a foul liquid slid down his throat making him cough slightly.

“Sleep, you will feel better in the morning.” Merlin, it was Merlin, he was safe. The thoughts raced through his mind as he blindly searched for his hand, when found, holding it tightly as if he was scared that Merlin would just disappear from him.

He could faintly feel a kiss pressed against his head as the medication did its work, sleep dragged him back under.

Merlin smiled tiredly at Arthur, it was going to be a long road to recovery.

[tiredcowboyy]

im so glad colin and bradley didnt randomly age in their appearances a whole lot throughout the show, because despite time passing arthur and merlin, though older, still hold a sense of pureness and youth to them and THAT is what kills me. Idc how old they are, theyre just kids trying their best. Idc same with morgana, she looks so young, they all do, not child like but not like an adult who knows what theyre doing.

Theyre all just kids trying their best in a world where adults are constantly telling them whats right and wrong and it breaks my heart.

Like youre telling me when arthur gets stabbed he doesnt look like just a boy? He doesnt radiate man who has has the experience of a lifetime, none of them do, theyre all just about to start their lives and yet theyre faced with the world against them.

As arthur dying in merlins arms, theyre just kids. Theyre just two boys, one whose mothers far away and the other whose fathers long gone, both trying to figure out how to live. Both stuck in situations far too mature for them. It almost feels like throughout the show an adult needs to step in, like what do you mean arthur has all this responsibility? Hes just A BOY???

Dont bc they’re literally all just kids and it makes me sad

[rnmidnm]

Touch-starved Arthur Pendragon is the only Arthur that makes sense to me.

Arthur grew up with a distant father. Also, since he was a prince, it was probably forbidden for anyone to casually touch him (patting him on the shoulder, hugging him, etc).

And then a peasant appeared who saw him for the first time and openly challenged him. Furthermore, when said peasant learnt that Arthur was a prince, he struck him with "and how long you were training to be a prat, my lord". Arthur openly gave his affection to Merlin and Merlin always gave it back. Because c'mon guys there really is no need to constantly touch your manservant and stare at him.

Merls comebacks were always the best, he kept Arthur on his toes.

Which is after all was what he really needed.

[arcturusqww]

King’s orders.

Pairing: Arthur pendragon x reader

Warning: Smut, orgasm denial, powerplay(?), hair pulling, pet names(whore, love etc), rough sex, spanking, slapping, Arthur being a little mean.

Info: Arthur has both arms in this.

“A-ah! A-arthur!” Your whimper was muffled against the pillow. Arthur’s right hand on your hair pushed your face further into the soft, white surface. His grip was gently firm. “Too loud, baby. You don’t want the whole castle to hear your dirty sounds, do you?” He said the last part with a particular sloppy and hard thrust making you bite down on the pillow to quiet yourself. His hard cock deep in your cunny, resting for the time being.

“Sorry..” You mumbled while lightly grinding your butt against his crotch, wanting to continue. Not without his permission though. Arthur landed a small smack on your left cheek. Not too harsh, not too light. It was enough to make you stop immediately.“Patience, love. Patience.” He let out a small chuckle when he saw you looking back at him over your shoulder, your teeth nibbling down on your lower lip with cheeks red from being flushed against the pillow. You looked cute, but the king had authority.

He moved his fingers tighter around your hair, pulling it back and making you face forward. “You just had to be a bad girl. Aren’t you supposed to follow your king’s orders, love? Aren’t i so nice to you? Why don’t you return the favor by being a good girl?” He sighed, “I guess you need a lesson. Don’t you agree?” he asked, giving your hair a gentle tug while his other had smacked your left cheek again, this time on your butt and slightly harder than the last time. “..yes Arthur..” He took note of your submissive tone, proudly letting go of your hair and grabbing your hips tightly with his both hands. He moved his own hips away, his cock moving halfway out before he quickly slammed back, not going as slow as before. After a few deep thrusts, he picks up the pace, violently slamming into your poor, wet cunny.

The sound of skin slapping against each other and wet slicks of your cunt echoed, accompanying Arthur’s low grunts and your muffled noises. Your face was completely pressed against the pillow, arms hugging around it. Your nails were scratching and gripping the pillow.

Your walls were clenching more around his cock and milking it. Arthur let out a small moan. You could feel his cock twitching and bulging, making it know that he was close. His left hand clasped your hips tighter while his other hand went to your clit, sneaking around your belly to down. He played messily, rubbing and bumping his middle finger against it. He knew you were close as well. It was a struggle to keep your noises down even with a small part of the pillow in your mouth, but you had to unless you’d like to take the risk to anger the already stressed king.

“Gonna fill you up, love, hm? Gonna paint your insides white, you like that? ‘f course you do, whore.” With that his violet eyes roll back and a loud groan is heard, thick strings of cum filling your pussy to brim. A knot is formed in your stomach and your legs start to shake. Your walls clench tighter and milking every last drop of his sticky cum. The fingers at your cilt edging and encouraging you before all the movements suddenly stopped.

Arthur pulls his cock out of your pussy, thin strings of cum connecting your pussy and his pink tip. His hand also follows his body. You were left unsatisfied as you look over your shoulder, lifting your head up from the pillow. You knew better than to try to get off on your own.

“That’s what you get when you don’t just follow orders. Happy with yourself?” He was openly mocking you, before just giggling gently and tapping your butt. “I have a meeting, love. We’ll continue after.” He just smiles at the disappointment in your face and bends over.

“Be a good girl ‘till i’m back.” With that, he presses a small kiss to your pouty lips before just standing back up and walking out. Using his chaos powers to make his usual clothes appear around his body. Leaving you in the bed, now sat up. Watching behind him with a unsatisfied expression and needy for more. But, if you really want more, you’ll behave, king’s orders.

[just-a-ghost00]

Channeled messages from your divine counterpart's higher self.

Images were found on Pinterest. In this reading, I have used several oracles, including one I made myself. This oracle provides us with songs that may hold significant messages for us. You may want to listen to the songs as you are reading the channeled messages or add them to your playlist.

Group 1

Songs : Sweater weather - The Neighbourhood, MIA - Bad Bunny feat Drake, Find me - SIGMA feat Birdy Merlin oracle :

Everything is fine. Don't worry.

Guinevra Queen of Arthur - There is no king without a queen : you need both feminine and masculine. Combine your thinking, your sensitivity and creativity to your decision making skills and your actions. It is in this fair and balanced union that fruitful projects are birthed.

The power of mischief - Laugh, laugh and laugh : If life is being tricky, laugh with it. If it is burlesque, make fun of it. If it is cynical, fuck with it. Facing it's provoking, remember that the more time goes by, the less it will matter. So laugh it off!

Cavansite - Expand your consciousness. Tourmalined quartz - Restore your perfect light. Copper - Energize your whole world. Spirit animals : Arctic fox, black cat, white shark Key words : being your true self, leaving behind old beliefs, noticing the toxic patterns in and around you, spirituality, intuition, mystery, Bangchan stan

I know you are trying to reach me. I can feel you in the air I breathe, on the tip of my tongue whenever I wake up from a (wet) dream. I know you wish to find me sooner than later. That you long for me as much as I long for you. But the universe has other plans. And I'm too busy anyway. I know it's a harsh thing to say considering all the love you have for me. Believe me, I couldn't be any happier to have you as my forever after. My partner in crime. But right now isn't the time. I have so much left to do. So many things to cleanse and dust off. I cannot hold space for you, no matter how much I wish you were in my life. Yes, it's painful. Yes, I think about us every day. Yes, I want you more than anything in the world. But there are surely more interesting things for you to do than to worry about my whereabouts and my well being. I don't want you to lose sleep over me. I don't want you to deprive yourself of good times, opportunities, love for me. I want you to live. To experiment. To have fun. I want you to be the soul everyone talks about. The heart of the party. The sunshine that doesn't need anyone to radiate their light. I don't want you to wait for me in vain. I don't want to be a burden to you. I know deep in my soul that if we both give our best and be present for the things and people that matter to us, that if we both deliver then surely our paths will cross. I know deep in my heart that all paths lead to you. And I want you to believe that too. There is no such thing as making the wrong turn. So please don't reject anyone or anything just because you think I wouldn't like it. Live your life. Speak your truth. Be you. And love yourself just as much as I love you. Talk to you later. *sends spiritual hug*

Group 2

Songs : At my worst - Pink Sweats, Life goes on - AGUSTD, 3:00 AM - Finding Hope Spirit animals : Scarab, Scorpio, Dragon

Serpentine - Awaken your reptilian nature. Celestite - Tune in to your serenity. Kunzite - Open up your love channel.

Merlin oracle :

Once upon a time, Merlin - Raise your potential : You were born with considerable internal resources. Honor the gifts that were passed down to you. Raise your potential and embrace from now on what you were destined to be. You have all that is needed to succeed!

King Uther Pendragon - Serve what is dear to your heart : if you have rights, you also have duties. By honoring them, you will earn respect and love from those whom you hold dear. Ask yourself what you duties are in this situation and you shall know what to do.

Pixies spell - Let go : If you're feeling lost, discover new horizons. Keep your mind busy with light occupations to ward off worries. Letting go is the best way to find your way back.

The round table - There is no Grand or Little man : you are as respectable, capable, important as any other being. You are important to the fates that intertwine to create new stories. Dare to act, express, fight for and honor. Show what you are made of.

Keywords : Seonghwa stan, animal crossing, showing your true colors, arthurian legends, mythology nerd, heaven on earth

This time again I had a dream. A dream where someone or something took you away from me. When I looked deeper, I saw my reflection in the eyes of the beast. And I understood that the only thing keeping me away from you was myself. I am scared to death. Scared that you won't love me for who I am. I'm afraid that my anger and my fire will burn you. I am not an easy person to be with. More than once, I have disappointed people around me. I disappointed myself. I'm afraid that I can't make you happy and give you the love and respect you deserve. You are like royalty. And I feel like a mere peasant. I'm afraid I have nothing much to bring to the table. I fear that I will dim your light instead of protecting and enhancing it. All kings have a queen. But if I'm a peasant, how could I ever dream to stand by your side? How could I ever raise to your level? I feel like there are worlds between us and terrible beasts to be slain before I can ever get to you. The journey ahead seems frightening. And I don't know where it will lead. If the path were to take me through hell only to make me lose you, I would never be able to forgive myself. I would never recover. So please, don't break my heart. And if you can, save yourself. Don't burn your wings trying to get me out of the well I fell in. Promise?

Group 3

Songs : My Power - Beyoncé, Comflex - Stray Kids, Don't go yet - Camilla Cabello Spirit animals : arctic fox, sea turtle, scorpion

Jet - Claim your space. Bismuth - Rewrite your code with rainbows. Sodalite - Deepen your intuition.

Keywords : Changbin and LeeKnow stans, self worth, body image issues, speaking your truth, destiny, intensity, blues, mental wellness, Blue Monday, Jutdae, Black Panther

Merlin oracle :

Arthur's fate - Be the hero of your own destiny.

The power of authenticity - Go beyond appearances.

The power of mischief - Laugh, laugh and laugh!

I feel so lucky to have you in my life. When I think of you, my heart lightens up because I know how special you are. You bow to no one and yet, somehow, you chose to let me in. You chose to trust me when no one would. To believe in me when all abandoned me. Surely, you must be a wizard or some deity. An angel maybe. Because never would I have ever thought that someone would care about me so deeply. I have never met someone like you. Someone so brave and powerful, so loving and kind, generous, fierce and loyal to a fault. I'm so addicted to you. In your energy, I feel safe and protected. I'm usually the kind to appear strong and fight for the people I love. But with you, I feel like I can be myself and let my guards down. With you, I know I will never be judged. I know I can be vulnerable without fearing that you'll stab me in the back. People have done that to me before, you know? But I know you would never. I trust you with my life. I can't wait to meet you. Where you at? What you up to? Do you miss me? Cause I sure as hell do. I want you all to myself. I know you are my destiny. Let's have fun together, shall we? I love you to the moon and back. Don't you dare forget me! Oh and no matter what you think, you are amazing. Don't let people bring you down, sunshine.