#Merlin and gwaine friendship

[galadrail]

Am I the only one who thinks that Gauvain bears a striking resemblance to Eugene/Flynn rider?

I mean, in attitude as much as in looks.

They both have the same kind of humor and tend to act very much alike, they both seem disinterested but care about and protect the ones they love while being honest and funny.

In short, I love Gauvain and Eugene/Flynn Rider and I just thought they looked alike.

[dont-let-me-eat-pears]

me to me: girl, don't do it.

me: *imagines an au where the show didn't practically forget about merlin and gwaine's friendship after series 3, and gwaine found out about his magic sometime in series 4, and merlin got to have a friend again who knew everything about him and who he could be his true self with and tell everything to and share sneaky, knowing looks with when he secretly performed magic and—*

me to me: well, now you've done it. enjoy the pain.

[hannahhook7744]

I can see Gwaine and Will doing this in modern times when Merlin drags them shopping.

Merlin is just texting the group chat (consisting of the round table, Freya, several one off characters like Daegal and Elena, Morgana, Mordred, and Morgause), weighing the pros and cons of leaving them there. Because hey, maybe if he does they'll do something so drastic that Arthur will rise.

[emrys-merlin]

There's a beloved headcanon that Gwaine always knew about Merlin’s magic, and damn, i want to believe it 😞 or at least suspected it.

He literally brought Merlin to the Valley of the Fallen Kings, to the Crystal Cave, in order to retrieve something Merlin claimed would keep him safe in the middle of bandit infested lands.

Gwaine asked no questions and returned to Arthur for the final battle. He either trusted Merlin was on his way to gather a immensely powerful item or had magic. Nothing else could possible make sense.

I don’t know, i just want to believe it because i’m so sad that Gwaine died without knowing it :(

Also, i admit it....i don't like this new fandom headcanon that if Gwaine ever found out about Merlin’s magic he would've betrayed him. Because his loyalty/duty to Arthur is > Merlin's friendship. Nope. This is not Gwaine.

Of course Gwaine is loyal to Arthur. Of course Gwaine cares for Arthur. He's his King. But his loyalty to Arthur wasn't greater than his precious friendship to Merlin. No idea why do people believe that.

It doesn’t matter what Gwaine think about magic and i don’t really care. Gwaine adored Merlin, he would never have done anything to hurt him. He would never have betrayed him.  Not even for the King. Exactly like Lancelot, another loyal knight. Gwaine choosing Merlin over Arthur is not a bad thing and it is not unfair to Arthur

They are bestie. Nothing can change my mind.

Btw, Eoin Macken once said that Gwaine had an “unrequited love” for Merlin ❤ I love this man.

[mytragedyperson]

 Chapters: 18/18 Fandom: Merlin (TV) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Merlin & Mordred (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin) Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Mordred (Merlin), Gwaine (Merlin), Percival (Merlin), Leon (Merlin), Elyan (Merlin), Gaius (Merlin) Additional Tags: Friendship, Humor, Fluff, Hurt/Comfort, Mordred gets his wish, and some days wishes he didn't, but he is an adorable bean, Merlin is a Little Shit, that doesn't seem to realize Emrys is supposed to be dignified and refined, and not tease poor innocent druid friends, Mordred informs him, Merlin refuses to learn, the knights are along for the ride, Arthur at one point was delusional enough to believe he actually had any control over the situation, Not Anymore, That point has long since passed Series: Part 2 of The Beginning of the (Fri)end Summary:

Merlin had thought he didn’t know what he was getting into when he cleared the air and agreed to stop hating Mordred, but it turned out the knight, not the warlock, was the one who was completely unprepared for what it would mean to be considered Merlin’s friend.

Behold the fic I was talking about before for anyone who wants some Mordred and Merlin friendship, a little angst, and someone bluntly telling Arthur he needs to appreciate Merlin more. My personal favourite chapters are chapter 6: Galavant Rides, Chapter 11: Dwarves vs Giants, and chapter 17: No one but you. But this entire fic is just really nice to read, like I don’t really have comfort fics but I feel like this would be one, because even when there’s angst, it’s usually resolved quickly and the rest is just Merlin appreciation and the others learning how badass Merlin can be. Also magic reveal last chapter. This is a Merlin fic after all. 

@nefertitiasakura

[carinims01]

I’m just imaging a modern day reincarnation fic where Merlin just says continuously unhinged things around Arthur and the knights. Mostly based on ABC’s Forever. Examples include:

• after some scary happening - “this is nothing like falling off a dragon’s back mid-flight.”

• “Please, I’d rather be stabbed in the kidneys. And that’s speaking from experience.”

• “I could list the worst ways to die, in my personal experience.”

Please feel free to add more.

[escespace]

How do I explain how wonderful this fic is?It has left me speechless

Gwaine's pov are few at best And they don't always come out well because humor is complex to write and especially when it should come naturally, the kind that is a second skin because the first It's already hurt enough. But here I felt like I was inside his head. I was comfortable reading, as if an old friend was talking to me and we were having a nice evening while he told me about his life. Gwaine's thinking has a humor that is not to laugh but to make you feel Save. A marvel of understanding of the character

In that sense, I love Merlin and Gwaine's relationship. The writers of the series did not know how to take advantage of it.This fic could very well be deleted scenes and they would make perfect sense and would make the characters deeper.From my point of view, Lancelot may have been Merlin's confidant and guardian, and Arthur his soulmate, but Gwaine is his kin. Both are not cut from the same cloth because they were born in different environments and contexts and purposes; but both They were cut with the same knife to choose the same weapon to face adversity and that made them fit in as if that was the place where they would find family.

They both use false buffoonery to hide, and are open-minded because they don't want to exclude anyone the way they themselves have been excluded. Maybe Gwaine saw that, and not only did he see an equal, but he added to that Merlin's innocence and positivism that makes him stand out, and he thought that a person like him could not put faith in a wrong place, Giving him the opportunity to stay and find out for himself if this was the place for him.(which if it was) That's why I agree when Gwaine unravels his feelings for Merlin: «Even now–in this life he wouldn’t even have if not for Merlin–this man is still his best friend, his most important person. [...] Merlin saved him in many ways, gave him a way to be what he thought he never could be. He gave him a home, a band of brothers, a purpose. »

Again, I praise the author's understanding of Gwaine, the personification is so spot on it sends shivers down your spine.

And the thoughts about Lancelot, my god! They couldn't have been better described. He's not the only one who thinks that, all the knights have thought that, I'm sure.And what bothers them most is that they can't be bothered with someone so perfect.It's hilarious I would read a hundred chapters on that train of thought without getting bored, it would have been an Explosive duo on any mission. And if we add Merlin, we know that chaos would be legendary.

Amazing!

chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Merlin (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Gwaine & Merlin (Merlin) Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Gwaine (Merlin), Lancelot (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) Additional Tags: Friendship, Secrets, Affection, Jealousy, (just a lil smidge), Protective Gwaine (Merlin), Merlin's Magic Revealed (Merlin), Gwaine Being Gwaine (Merlin), love that that's a tag, Good Friend Gwaine (Merlin), Gwaine & Merlin Friendship (Merlin), Merlin's Scars Revealed (Merlin), Hurt/Comfort, First Aid, Caretaking, Humor, Loyalty, Devotion, Friendship/Love Summary:

There are those who would be alarmed at seeing their best mate covered in blood and holding a knife, careening around a corner so wildly that he almost claims an additional victim entirely by accident.

And then there’s Gwaine.

(five times gwaine didn't find out about merlin's magic and one time he did)

[nononsensesblog]

Crying alone after realizing “I’ll Stand By You” by The Pretenders is such a Merlin and Lancelot song:

When the night falls on you

You don't know what to do

Nothing you confess

Could make me love you less

I'll stand by you

I'll stand by you

Won't let nobody hurt you

I'll stand by you

So if you're mad, get mad

Don't hold it all inside

Come on and talk to me now

Hey, what you got to hide?

I get angry too

Well I'm a lot like you

When you're standing at the crossroads

And don't know which path to choose

Let me come along

'Cause even if you're wrong

I'll stand by you

I'll stand by you

Won't let nobody hurt you

I'll stand by you

Take me in, into your darkest hour

And I'll never desert you

I'll stand by you

And when

When the night falls on you, baby

You're feeling all alone

You won't be on your own

[magicalsniper]

My @kinkalot bingo card above, and the links and summaries to my first three fills.

3. The Curse of True Love Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Merlin/Gwaine (temp), Merlin/Lancelot (temp) Prompt: Magic Made Them Do It Summary

Merlin unknowingly uses magic to outwit a sorcerer in a dice game, and in retaliation, the sorcerer curses him. He must have sex with his true love or die a painful death. Gwaine and Lancelot attempt to help, but their efforts worsen Merlin's condition. Ultimately, it's Arthur who saves him, revealing their true bond.

2. Feasts of Desires Pairings: Merlin/Arthur Prompt: Public Sex

Summary

When a foreign prince visits, their customs throw Merlin for a loop. Expected to show up to the welcome feast in little more than a thong and thin veil, Merlin initially refuses. However, his sense of duty and desire to protect the other servants eventually compels him to comply. Once there, Merlin finds himself caught in the foreign prince's unwanted attention as the feast unfolds. Arthur must navigate the delicate balance of diplomacy and his own feelings to shield Merlin from humiliation, testing the limits of their bond and loyalty to each other.

1. Knightly Delights Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Merlin/Knights (Gwaine, Leon, Lancelot, Percy, Elyan) Prompt: Watersports Summary

“You know exactly what you are doing,” Arthur growled, his thumb tracing a path down Merlin’s soft jawline. “I’m not that clever, sire,” Merlin replied, husky and suggestive. “I was just trying to—” Arthur silenced him with a kiss. His lips rough and demanding, holding Merlin captive as he claimed his mouth with a fierce passion. Arthur pulled back and whispered against his lips, “If you keep it up, I am going to pull your pants down and spank you until you can’t walk.” “Is that a threat, My Lord?” he whispered back, voice playful. Arthur grinned, his hands leaving Merlin. “No, it’s a promise,” he said, stepping back. “If you continue to distract me and scare off my prey.” Merlin grinned and followed him, giving Lancelot a wink as he caught his eye.

[floating-on-avalon]

the merwaine bestieism in this episode is fantastic

[galadrail]

Merlin fic

Here's a little piece of writing I did last night at 2am about gwaine Arthur and lancelot who all adore merlin

[dont-let-me-eat-pears]

aside from them never letting anyone who was in on merlin's secret live for long, i feel like the writers knew they couldn't allow lancelot to continue hanging around being merlin's kindest, purest, most supportive and loyal and protective friend because he made arthur look pretty bad by comparison.

[merlinmagicitself]

Listening to the song "Amigo" by Ataque 77 on the radio on Friendship's Day (July 20th in my country - the same day that I, not-so-coincidentally, started this blog, since I love the way bbc Merlin portrays the value of friendship, brotherhood and loyalty). It immediately made me think of the show. I think it captures the essence of the characters so well.

Now I really want to make a video edit with it haha! If, by any chance, someone happens to make one, please share the link, I would love to watch it!

Here are the lyrics translated into English:

You are my soul brother, truly a friend,

who is always with me on every path without needing a reason why.

Although you are a man, you still have the soul of a child.

The one who gives me his friendship, respect, and affection.

I remember we went through very tough times together,

and you did not change however strong the winds were.

Your heart is a house with open doors.

You are truly the most reliable in uncertain times.

In certain difficult moments in life,

we look for someone to help us find a way out.

And the words of strength and faith you have given me,

give me the certainty that you were always by my side.

You are my soul friend on every journey.

A smile and a festive hug on every arrival.

You speak such great truths with open phrases.

You are truly the most reliable in uncertain times.

I don't even need to say all this,

but it's good to feel

that you are my great friend.

[theroundbartable]

Leon, sitting on the stairs, a cat in his lap. The cat is licking its fur.

Gwaine: wow, you'll never get closer to a pussy being licked in your presence.

Leon:

Disclaimer: I blame my gf and her cat for this one.

[fluffyspaceball]

Drunk !Gwaine:Merlin is my best friend!

Lancelot: uh I believe you have misspoken my friend. For Merlin is obviously MY best friend

Arthur: Actually you both have misspoken. Merlin is MY manservant therefore he is MY property therefore he is My best friend .

Gwaine : Well I know him the best

Arthur: Well I knew him first

Lancelot : but l was his friend first

Gwaine : because of identity fraud mate

*All of them arguing*

Gwen talking to Merlin : Im your best friend right ?

Merlin : Obviously

[ifsf]

The Eye of the Phoenix

Gwaine: How'd you find me?

Merlin: It wasn't easy. I've been in almost every tavern in Engard.

Gwaine: So have I.