#hurt lancelot

[that-nerd-who-writes-fanfiction]

I was talking with my friend about which of the knights would immediately support Merlin’s magic when it’s revealed and which of them would need a little more time.

Then we started thinking about how Merlin reacts when Arthur is threatened, and how he doesn’t care who it is but he’ll fight anyone to protect Arthur.

And because I love angst too much, I brought up how hurt Arthur would be at his best knights and closest friends assuming the worst of him.

I’ve had this stuck in my head for a few days so thought I’d share:

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There’s some sort of emergency, either a magical creature or bandits while the knights, Arthur, and Merlin are all on a hunting trip. Arthur’s life is in danger so Merlin acts without thinking to save him, revealing his magic to everyone. (Only Gwaine and Lancelot know, but Merlin doesn’t know that Gwaine knows yet.) Merlin is left standing in front of Arthur with his hand out to stop the threat while the gold leaves his eyes.

Arthur: You have magic…

Lancelot and Gwaine both come to Merlin’s defence, saying something like

Lancelot: *standing protectively by Merlin* Sire, he’s done nothing worthy of punishment.

Gwaine: *grabs his sword and stands protectively by Merlin* if you hurt him, and it’ll be the last thing you’re capable of doing.

And seeing them both defend Merlin over his magic so easily, the rest of the knights join in too. Leon knows Merlin and Arthur are as loyal to each other as they come, and Elyan and Percival have both seen magic - good, bad and indifferent - outside of Camelot from their travels so while it took them a second longer, they do side with Merlin.

Leon: Arthur, think this through,

Elyan: *holding his sword* I can’t allow you to hurt him.

Percival: *puts a hand on Arthur’s shoulder threateningly* Merlin’s as loyal as they come, surely he deserves a chance to explain himself.

Arthur isn’t even holding his sword, he dropped it during the fight which is why Merlin had to save him. He’s just looking at Merlin with hurt in his eyes, then at the knights looking something close to betrayed but also hurt for them believing he could ever hurt Merlin. The thought never crossed his mind until Gwaine said it.

Merlin stops looking at Arthur and glares at the knights, stepping away from Lancelot and Gwaine to make it clear that he doesn’t want them to side with him. He then magics Elyan’s and Gwaine’s swords into flowers so they aren’t threatening Arthur. Then he stops holding anything back so his ‘Emrys filter’ disappears and Merlin gets to be threatening while being openly protective.

Merlin: All of you, stop. If anyone harms a hair on Arthur’s head, I’ll reenact every attempt on his life that I’ve stopped since coming to Camelot on you all, but this time they’ll be successful. So help me gods if you hurt him, I’ll hurt you enough that your great grandchildren will still be feel that pain.

Arthur: …

Everyone is stunned, Arthur feels overwhelmed by everything and isn’t exactly processing, but he’s hopeful when he sees Merlin still caring about him.

Merlin: *turns to Arthur* I’m a sorcerer, I have magic. I use it for you, Arthur. And whatever you decide for my fate, I’ll accept it willingly.

Arthur: We’re going home. You’ve got a hell of a lot of explaining to do, Merlin.

Merlin sighs, relieved that he isn’t about to lose his life, and immediately goes back to his servant duties, handing Arthur his sword and getting the horses. The knights collect their things, murmuring to themselves and subtly watching Merlin and Arthur while they talk too quietly to be heard.

Arthur: Thank you.

Merlin looks over, confused and raising an eyebrow in a way he really shouldn’t at his king, but it’s reassuring to Arthur that they’re still Merlin and Arthur despite the magic.

Arthur: For not assuming the worst of me.

Merlin: You’re too good for that, Arthur. Even if you did get angry, you’d have every right to after I lied for ten years. For what it’s worth, I am sorry about that.

And it seems so simple in the way Merlin says it, like they can get through this just like they’ve gotten through everything else so it’s going to be okay. So Arthur tentatively accepts it in that moment, whatever ‘it’ is that gives Merlin magic because he’s definitely still got questions.

Arthur: it’s… well, it’s not great. I won’t pretend I’m not upset, but at least you didn’t go shouting about it in court.

Merlin, flashbacks to when Gwen was accused of witchcraft: yeah… good thing…

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That’s all I got. I’ve still got really bad brain fog so I’m not sure how coherent this is, I’d settle for passably readable at best though. I’ll probably write something more for this when I can focus on anything for more than five minutes without feeling like my head is going to explode, but for now I’m just gonna leave this here.

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Merlin Masterlist Part 2

You can't always threaten nobles!

Merlin tries to advise Arthur. Arthur, as usual, misunderstands.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

This is not what I meant

Arthur carries out his plan. Merlin is not impressed

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

What do you mean you are my servant?

Every noble needs his servant. Merlin isn't happy about it.

George & Merlin

No, this is enough!

Arthur has another idea. Merlin is very tired about this.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

You see? Stupid wounds

Arthur needs to be healed. Merlin turns out to be an extremely competent physician.

Arthur is impressed. And he has an idea.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

Desperate attempt

Arthur finds his servant missing. Agravaine reflects on his actions.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Knights of the Round Table & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen & Arthur Pendragon, Agravaine & Morgana

Discovering new sides of ourselves

Merlin's magic has its own mind.

What you did to Agravaine?... Sorry, Steven?

Merlin and Morgana. The Knoghts, Arthur, Merlin and Morgana.

Merlin & Morgana, Merlin & The Knights of the Round Table, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

You don't have to be afraid anymore

Arthur makes a decision after saving Merlin and finding his sister.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Morgana

King and king

Arthur has his latest idea. This time Merlin has nothing against it.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

Secret Stalker

Merlin has a secret stalker. No matter that his two best friends told him it is a secret admirer. He knows the difference.

Gwen & Merlin, Lancelot & Merlin, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Lancelot

Till next time, my brave honeysuckle

Gwaine episode from Merlin's and Gwaine's pov

Gwaine/Merlin

Where are you? ~ Please, don't leave me

Arthur discovers that his servant has not come to wake him and, at dawn, runs throughout the castle looking for him.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

Why I hate hunting

During a hunt, the knights and Merlin are stuck in a cave and must say the thing that weighs most on their minds.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Merlin & The Knights of the Round Table, The Knights of the Round Table & Arthur Pendragon

Sweet persuasion

In his attempt to keep Arthur safe, Merlin uses Gwen's advice: sweet persuasion.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen & Merlin

The knight and the king

A deleted scene in A Servant of No Master. Arthur and Gwaine look for Merlin

Gwaine/Merlin, Merlin&Arthur Pendragon

I thought I knew you

After Gaius exposed Merlin as a sorcerer, Arthur needs to talk with him.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

I can show you incredible things

Post-magic reveal, Arthur learns about Merlin's magic and their relationship suffers.

Both of them are scared and sad.

This until during a hunt, Merlin saves Arthur from a spell and becomes his kid self.

How will Arthur react to his friend's (or something more?) fear?

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

Drylic and scamu

Merlin and Lancelot deleted scene in the Darkest hour.

Merlin talks about his magic, and Lancelot sees him

Lancelot & Merlin

Protecting the youngest

After Merlin is fired and Cedric takes his place, the servants and Morgana has something to say.

Gwen & Merlin, Merlin & Morgana, Servants & Merlin, Morgana & Arthur Pendragon

How it should have gone

But that was not their destiny, and Arianrhod decided to give them a new one.

What do you do when you have a second chance to fix everything? Trust your friends

Gwen & Merlin, Lancelot & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

My most loyal friend

After reclaiming Camelot from Morgana, Arthur rewards his most loyal friend.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

You were supposed to be dead

After the Veil, Merlin finds an old friend. The only problem: he shouldn't be alive.

Merlin is happy, the knights curios and Arthur just tired.

Merlin & Will, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

Clover and Confessions

In the midst of a hunting trip, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table embark on a quest to find healing herbs for Merlin's toothache.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

Forged Allegiance

Lancelot and Merlin talk. And then, they find the Round Table.

It's the start of a new Era

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Lancelot & Merlin

What kind of love do you have? 

The love life of Gwen and Merlin.

Or: the two servants that made fall in love the most powerful people in Camelot

Gwen/Morgana, Gwen & Merlin & Morgana, Knights of the Round Table/Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

Flowers and Jealousy 

Merlin's gestures of affection towards Morgana are too dangerous for the servant. Arthur is not jealous, at all.

Even if he is trying to kill the other one with his eyes.

Merlin & Morgana, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

A broken bond

Merlin was rejected another time by one of his soulmates.

Arthur wants to help his friend.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Arthur Pendragon, Gwen & Merlin, Knights/Merlin

Destiny could change, our nature never 

Merlyn had believed the Great Dragon when he told her that it was her destiny to protect Arthur Pendragon.

She had believed him when he said they were two halves of one whole, that they couldn't be separated.

She had believed him when he told her that they shared a great and splendid destiny together, the golden age.

But how could she believe him, now that he was telling her that she should let a child die for words spoken in fear?

How could she believe him?

Merlyn had to choose: betray the fate they predicted for her and Arthur, or betray herself?

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Merlin & Morgana, Gwen & Merlin, Gwen & Merlin & Morgana & Arthur Pendragon, Merlin & Mordred, Merlin & Will, Hunith & Merlin, Balinor/Hunith, Gaius & Merlin, Druids & Merlin, Lancelot & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Gwaine & Merlin, Merlin & Mithian, Freya/Merlin, Freya & Merlin, Elena & Merlin, Gaius & Hunith, Balinor & Gaius

Fake nobles and revelations

"Oh, no, just strange." Percival shrugged. "There were these girls with very thick and sturdy leather strips and they were like taking measurements?"

Leon blinked. "What do girls need leather strips for?"

Merlin's sudden laughter drew their attention.

"Something amusing, Merlin?" Arthur called him out.

"They're binders." Merlin said, amidst laughter. "They're used to bind their chest."

Knights of the Round Table & Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

How can you not be attracted to me? 

Arthur finds out that Merlin is attracted to men and women.

This isn't a problem, no. The problem is that Merlin isn't attracted to Arthur!

Gwen & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Arthur Pendragon, Gwaine/Merlin

A lovely kitten

Merlin is turned into a cat.

Morgana is amused, Arthur and the Knights are in love with him.

Merlin is so done.

Gwen/Morgana, Gwen & Merlin & Morgana, Knights of the Round Table/Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

In a Land of Soulmates

Soulmates AU!

During the Great Purge, Uther Pendragon banished every type of magic, with the only exception of the one shared to all the crown, every crown of every kindom: SoulMate's mark, the one who would have always had your back, something more than a brother, more than a companion. And it doesn't imply romance, but only a strong loyalty and solidariety between the two people.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwaine/Merlin, Lancelot/Merlin, Lancelot & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen & Merlin, Merlin & Morgana, Leon & Merlin, Elyan & Merlin, Merlin & Percival, Balinor/Hunith, Ygraine de Bois/Uther Pendragon

"You and me, love, what do you say?" 

Merlin and Arthur are the heir of the two rival families.

Will they find love? Or will they follow their parents' steps?

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

I'm about to blow ~your mind~ 

Arthur is cursed to 'open his mind'.

The only problem: his mind is open towards his manservant.

Who has a lot of imagination.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Gaius & Merlin, Gaius & Arthur Pendragon

The fear of losing a friend can often be greater than the fear itself.

Arthur and Merlin talks.

Freya makes them a gift

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

The Omega and the Alpha 

"So, my lady," Merlin leaned in, under the guise of fixing her dress, "shall we overthrow the king together?"

Morgana's eyes sparkled. "Why, Merlin, I thought you'd never ask."

Merlin & Morgana, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Morgana & Arthur Pendragon

Love is in the air (or maybe, it's just jazz)

Jazz bar, Merlin is approached by the most attractive man he ever saw.

This is the story

Gwaine/Merlin

Guardians of Honor 

In a time of war and magic, Lionel, a knight of Camelot, finds himself indebted to a mysterious young boy named Merlin, whose unexpected display of magic saves his life.

Determined to protect Merlin from the dangers of a kingdom where magic is outlawed, Lionel and his wife, Jaelle, take the boy into their home.

As they navigate the complexities of loyalty, duty, and love, they must keep Merlin's true identity hidden while facing the looming threat of war.

Leon & Merlin, Leon & Leon's Mother, Leon & Leon's Father, Merlin & Leon's Father, Merlin & Leon's Mother, Druids & Merlin

Guardian Angel 

Not everyone is lucky enough to know their guardian angel.

Arthur and the Knights are

Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

Thank you 

Some king isn't happy with Merlin, but at least he has friends he could rely on.

Merlin & Morgana, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Gwen & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwaine/Merlin

How to judge a man 

Pre-Canon, a moment between Merlin and his mother Hunith

Hunith & Merlin

There was an idea

Before Merlin could change his mind, he went to his dating app, and changed his bio.

Looking for someone to take to couples therapy and see how long it takes for the therapist to notice we don't know each other

Glad to have a plan for later, Merlin happily went back to studying.

Freya & Merlin & Will, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

Past enemy and current pains 

Gwaine meets someone from his past. Fortunately, he isn't the same person anymore

Gwaine & Knights of the Round Table, Gwaine & Merlin, Gwaine & Arthur Pendragon

Orders, curly hair and fake nobles ~ how Leon and Gwaine met

The Knights learn how Leon and Gwaine first met.

Gwaine is still insulted for that meeting

Gwaine & Merlin, Knights of the Round Table Friendship

A gift and a lady ~ how Gwen and Morgana met

Gwen and Morgana first meeting

Gwen & Morgana

In the shadows of the sorcerer

What if Cornelius Sigan doesn't disappear in one night? What if Kilgharrah doesn't know what the spell is going really going to do?

What if Merlin gets more help?

Yes, what if?

Gaius & Merlin, Kilgharrah & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

(Are you sure you) Love Me ((say you) Love Me Remix) 

Merlin still can’t really believe Arthur wants to marry him, or that he loves him.

Probably, is Arthur's fault anyway

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

Do you remember the first time I kissed you?

Arthur and Merlin's first and last kiss

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

The king of my heart 

Gwaine and Merlin share a sweet moment

Gwaine/Merlin

Living up their expectations 

Merlin and Arthur talk about thei desire and need to make their fathers proud.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

Maybe the next time

Merlin was really starting to hate that shirt.

Usually, he only wore the red shirt on special occasions. Like the first day of a new season, or when it was someone dear's birthday, or when Gaius took him to do something for the first time.

Now, after wearing the red shirt thirteen times in a row, he hated it.

Lancelot & Merlin, Lancelot/Merlin

Do you like my accent? 

Merlin, the Knights and Arthur spend some time together

Gwen/Morgana, Knights of the Round Table/Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

Emrys and the three Queens

Arthur overhear Merlin's conversation with Agravaine.

Things change.

Merlin & Morgana

I like when you protect me 

Well, Merlin had been warned.

Indirectly, from the protective glances of the Knights.

Directly, from Morgana and Gwen's comments.

Now, he could only try to limit the damage.

Gwaine/Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Morgana

Never alone again 

Gwaine realised that Merlin was hiding something.

And in a panic, Merlin denied it and hid behind more lies.

How could their relationship be based on lies?

Gwaine/Merlin, Gwen & Merlin

No. I have magic. 

A magic reveal with a twist.

Gwaine/Merlin, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

I will always protect Merlin

Gwaine decides to reveal his heritage to Uther

Gwaine/Merlin

This isn't the proper purpose!

Gwaine manages to transform the purpose of one method of communication into another. Which is absolutely not the correct one.

Merlin begins to doubt his own choices (as well as Gwen's)

Gwaine/Merlin, Gwen/Arthur Pendragon

The Seneschal of the King 

Merlin and his new role as the seneschal of Arthur

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

“What do you have there?”

Merlin adopts a pet and Morgana is not okay with that

Merlin & Morgana

Guilt and Redemption

Finally, after some delays, King Balinor had managed to conquer Camelot, and to demand his revenge for Uther's bloodthirsty pursuit of magic and all its believers.

Uther Pendragon was dead, and with him, the Purge was over.

Gwaine & Lancelot & Merlin, Gwaine & Lancelot & Percival, Balinor/Hunith, Balinor & Hunith & Merlin, Merlin & Nimueh, Gwen & Morgana, Morgana & Arthur Pendragon

Letters from a friend

A collection of all the letters between Merlin and Lancelot

Lancelot & Merlin

Fatal Unions 

Merlin and Arthur marry after knowing each other for only a few weeks, shortly after Merlin starts working at Arthur's company and receives one promotion after another.

But is there more behind this marriage?

Lancelot & Merlin, Gwaine & Merlin, Gwen & Merlin, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Leon & Arthur Pendragon

Changing Destinies 

For destiny was not engraved in wrought iron.

And Arianrhod had no intention of making her youngest son suffer again.

A whisper, accompanied by a sweet smile and the boy would have been deaf to attempts to evoke distrust and fear in his destiny.

One answered prayer and the boy would never again lose his good heart or doubt his friends.

They would all get a second chance.

Gwaine/Lancelot/Merlin, Gwen/Arthur Pendragon

Echoes of Magic and Nature 

After the lands of Camelot lose their life, it seems that hope for the kingdom is lost for good.

That is until Prince Arthur decides that he would save his people.

But he will not make this journey alone. He will have allies, even in the most unthinkable places.

After all, to heal the wounds made by an impure heart, it is needed the purest of them all.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

Why would I lie when I can tell you the truth? 

Merlin tries to figure out how many people he can admit to having magic without getting caught.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

This is my favourite cute little cat ~ okay, it's a bastet

Merlin finds a cute little kitten.

Very very huge, with wings.

Okay, maybe it isn't a kitten, but Merlin likes it.

Merlin & Morgana, Freya & Merlin

Please, he's an Alpha!

Merlin is amazed by the new Alpha, and Arthur isn't happy

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

I just met you

Arthur and Merlin first meeting.

Or: How Arthur fell in love with Merlin

Freya & Merlin & Will, Morgana & Arthur Pendragon

They lived happily and gay ever after

Youtuber Merlin makes his edits on videos.

It follows a discussion about couples in series.

Gwen/Lancelot, Gwen & Merlin, Gwaine & Gwen, Freya & Merlin & Will, Lancelot & Merlin, Gwaine & Merlin

The hunters and the preys

Merlin is been sold by his older brother to the slaves.

This is how he'll escape them

Merlin (Merlin) & Original Female Character

Jealousy, jealosy

Arthur and the knights are jealous of their Omega

Gwen & Merlin & Morgana, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

The Value of a King

Merlin had been given a choice.

Admitting the truth about what Morgause had said, admitting that Uther was indeed responsible for the Purge and Ygraine's death would have meant freedom for Merlin and for all those who had magic.

But Arthur would suffer.

Lying about the truth, lying about what Uther had done, once again covering the king from the consequences of his own actions… it would have spared Arthur the pain of losing another parent. It would save Uther, a man who had never had compassion for anything or anyone, once again.

It would make Arthur hate magic once and for all.

Make Arthur hate Merlin, the profound nature of what Merlin was, forever.

Gwen & Merlin & Morgana & Arthur Pendragon

The vigilante of Camelot

There is a scoundrel who kills nobles who threaten Arthur, leaves evidence of their guilt in the room and offends Uther every time

Merlin & Morgana

Simply splendid

One of the most important rules that Leon had passed on to Arthur was to be as ready as possible in every possible situation.

Being a prince was a great responsibility, he had said, and always being ready for any occasion was Arthur’s sacred duty as protector of the kingdom and its citizens.

Or:

Arthur tries to test his knights, and instead he starts following his servant around

I'll be worthy of your trust

Arthur had always thought that using magic was for the wicked and weak.

His father had thought so, and Morgana had shown herself capable of anger and violence like few other enemies had ever been.

Arthur couldn't believe that he too was a sorcerer.

Taking care of each other

five times Merlin heals one of the knights + once all of them heal him.

Merlin & Knights of the Round Table

Princess Elena of Gawant

“I had a Sidhe.” Elena murmured. “I was possessed by a Sidhe.”

Merlin nodded. “I'm sorry it took me so long to understand this.”

Elena/Merlin

The Curse of Camelot

Narrator: "In Camelot, where peace once reigned, Now a dark shadow has remained. In the heart of the castle, something's astray, An ancient presence that won't fade away. No one was ready for this fateful night, And no one will ever be, despite their might."

“Promise me you won't look back.”

“Promise me you won't look back.” Arthur said, speaking through the fog.

Merlin swallowed. “You can't ask me that.”

“Merlin, promise me.”

Merlin didn't answer, unable to utter those simple words.

How to fix a bad day

Merlin sighed, casting a longing glance at his refuge for the night.

Going on patrol was always painful, not because of the hours spent on horseback (which didn't help anyway, as it was necessary to maintain a rigid and constant position for a long time), but because of the work Merlin had to do afterwards, while the knights rested.

Back to General Masterlist

[overlyspecific]

Part 8 of Merlin Hood AU

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12

The room is dark, lit only by a sliver of sun peaking through a hole in the wall when Merlin comes too. A breeze through the dark dank cave causes Merlin to shutter. His wrists ache from being chained in cold iron above his head and the sound of water dripping echoing through the chamber pulls a sorrowful longing sound from Merlin’s scratchy throat.

Merlin: *whispering to himself* Well this couldnt get any worse…

Merlin looks quickly around him for the witchfinder to approach. From Merlin’s experience they usually can’t resist the urge to say something witty like ‘Oh, but it can’ or ‘I was hoping you would say that.’ If Gwaine was there they’d probably bet on which one it would be. Man, he missed Gwaine and Lancelot and Gwen and Arthur. Wait, Arthur! He was in the woods and he was looking for Merlin! Merlin smiled to himself sadly, it was nice to have people who cared about him…even if one of them was a clotpole.

The Witchfinder (Aredian): Oh my boy, there’s nothing to smile about.

Merlin: *sighing* I liked my options better. Why are we even here? Don’t you just want to deliver me to the king and get paid?

Aredian: But wheres the fun in that? Besides the king has some questions for you that he knows I can get answers for.

Merlin: If its about how I manage to look this good when I’ve been living in a forest for years, the answer manages to escape me too.

A bucket of cold water is thrown at Merlin, irritating his wounds. Merlin typically doesnt like the idea of killing anyone, but for Aredian he could make an exception. A small bit of magic sparks itself in Merlin’s abdomen, comforting him before diminishing once again. Merlin groans it frustration.

Aredian: What? No more quips? Did I get the fearsome Merlin to finally shut his trap?

Merlin: *gritting through his teeth* Not likely.

Aredian throws his head back in a laugh and Merlin watches as he brandishes a dagger.

Aredian: Good. The fun is just beginning.

Meanwhile, Lancelot, Gwen and Gwaine are thinking of plans to rescue Merlin at the hideout.

Gwaine: All I’m saying is if you have enough chickens-

Lancelot and Gwen: *monotone because they have heard Gwaine pitch this four times now* -they make for a good diversion.

Gwaine pouts a bit.

Lancelot: Gwaine, we don’t even know where they took him. Merlin has made it pretty clear that he can break out of almost every dungeon and cell they keep him in so I doubt they’ve taken him to the castle.

Gwen: Plus, if he was at the castle, the king would be showing him off to everyone as an example and we haven’t heard anything like that yet.

Lancelot: Gwen, why don’t I escourt you back to the castle so you can try to gather more information. Gwaine can scavenge the woods for anywhere they might be keeping Merlin.

Gwen takes off in the direction of the castle leaving Lancelot with Gwaine for a moment.

Lancelot: We’ve been through these woods a thousand times, there’s only a few places that he could be hidden.

Gwaine: Right. I’ll scavenge the areas and you can send word if Gwen hears anything.

Lancelot: Be careful, Gwaine.

Gwaine: *smirking* When am I not?

Gwaine takes off in the other direction and Lancelot sighs. He really needs more friends that don’t attract trouble like it’s their job. But they are all he’s got and he’ll do anything for them. After a moment, Lancelot takes off after Gwen.

In another area of the forest, Arthur wakes up to in a bed of flowers. The sun is shining high above his head and his chainmail is laid out against the grass next to him, leaving him in his tunic and breeches. Birds are chirping near by and Arthur rubs at his eyes. He feels at peace, but something is wrong. He was supposed to do something or be somewhere. He knows it.

Rustling in a bush catches Arthur’s attention and he gets up quickly to draw his sword. A hooded figure approaches Arthur and raises out their hand.

Hooded figure: Arthur Pendragon.

Arthur: Who are you? Where is this place?

Hooded figure: I have many names but for our purposes you can call me Pirerymus.

Arthur: Pyramus? Like the tragic love story?

Pirerymus: *softly chuckles* No, but it this case it might work just as well. As for your where you are, I’m surprised you don’t recognize this place. It means a lot for your future and your destiny. Tell me, what does it feel like to you.

Arthur: Peaceful, warm, protecting. It feels sort of like it’s watching over me, like if I fell asleep again right here I would safe.

Pirerymus: and when have you felt that before?

Arthur thinks back and has a hard time placing it. He feels safe at Camelot but he’s always a little on edge waiting for the next person to try to kill him or for his father’s disapproving words. The only time he has really felt at ease is when he is with…

Arthur: Merlin.

Pirerymus: He’s your protector and your destiny, but the same applies to you. You must protect him as well.

Arthur: How am I supposed to protect the most powerful sorceror ever? What can I do that he can’t?

Pirerymus: He may be very powerful but he is not a warrior. Not like you.

Arthur: Well, I don’t know how much good that’s going to do now. I don’t even know where he is and I still don’t know where I am or how it connects to our destiny.

Pirerymus: Oh, but you do. He told you exactly where he was.

Arthur: The light.

Pirerymus: Yes. You need to learn how to understand what he is telling you, otherwise you two will never unite the land and bring about the golden age of Albion.

Arthur: I don’t have time for this. He’s in trouble.

Pirerymus: Emrys’s own well-being is not my main concern. You will find in time that he can handle a lot. However, if he loses control the safety of everyone and everything around him is at risk.

Arthur: Merlin would never hurt anyone.

Pirerymus: That may be the case, but if any outside forces got control of even a sliver of his true power they could do a great deal of damage.

Arthur: So, I’m supposed to keep people from stealing his magic?

Pirerymus: You are to protect him when he cannot protect himself just as he does for you. But you will need to work together this to work. Emrys has already opened up to you. Now, you must do the same. Follow me.

Pirerymus leads Arthur through the wildflowers until they get to a small lake and they stop at the water’s edge.

Pirerymus: Tell me, Arthur, what do you feel now?

Arthur: *pauses for a moment to take in his surroundings* There’s something in there. Something calling to me.

Pirerymus: Yes, I would guess so. After all, it was made for you.

Arthur looks back to the field of flowers. Most wildflowers have a cacophony of colors, but Arthur only sees here a very harmonious blue and golden yellow. Arthur closes his eyes for a minute and the calling from the lake grows. He wades into the lake.

[gdn7-dollopole]

“No! No!” “… No…”

The small, chocked ‘no’ at the end is Merlin’s shock. This is Merlin’s despair portrayed in what I think is one of the most underrated scenes of the entire show.

Merlin has lost all hope of being seen for who he really is, the moment his only friend, Lancelot, who’s actually known Merlin completely, accepted him without ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’, dies in front of him, and Merlin is the only one who sees him one last time. He wouldn’t have screamed if the other knights were conscious, and we know why.

There is no place for his grief, and now, no one will ever know why Lancelot’s death hurts Merlin the most compared to everyone else.

Merlin’s glued to his place, unable to move, because he doesn’t know what to do, and he knows that there is nothing he can do, for the first time since ever, so he screams, but he doesn’t cry. His shout is as dry as his heart, that stops beating, soundless as the place Merlin finds himself in. Only his eyes tremble, searching for something Merlin knows isn’t there, and his face shakes, his steps slightly faltering back.

Merlin’s all alone.

Not even the Gods are with him anymore.

The shot at the end, widening the ruins, with the single thunder heard in the background, as Merlin stands there motionless, is a great metaphor of his utter solitude from that episode on.

[catiecat1320]

Sonadowtober Prompt 15: Sword

For one of my AUs, Disgrace! Additional context is in the endnotes of the AO3 chapter

This AU is inspired by the song Monster from EPIC the Musical

This prompt was supposed to be harmless fluff, but you can blame @your-compadre-infinity for carrying out an angst war

Read Below 🔽

Lancelot’s footsteps echoed as he walked down the empty hall. The castle seemed uncharacteristically empty these days, and he couldn’t help but wonder how long the hollow atmosphere would stay.

He missed the days when Arthur would rush through the halls like a whirlwind, his knights struggling to catch up. Missed the days when they would walk side by side, discussing the paintings that hung on the walls.

Those same paintings that had been torn down one by one, the remaining gathering dust as they faded into the shadows. Lancelot stops at one, a portrait of the young king in the days following his coronation, a time of light and joy. It was so different now.

The knight shakes the thoughts out of his head. He needed to focus on the task at hand.

He nods to the knights standing guard outside the throne room, lifting his visor for a  cursory check of identity. The door creaks as it opens, and he makes a mental note to find one of the remaining staff to fix it. 

Arthur sits alone, absorbed in his work. When he spots who’s approaching, however, he sets it aside and rises, cape shifting in his movements. “Lancelot.”

“Greetings, Arthur.” He stops before the step, kneeling as is customary. He catches a glimpse of Excalibur, hung by the king’s waist. He’s never been apart from that sword since he retrieved it from the depths of the Royal Vault, though Lancelot couldn’t blame him. Arondight was nearly always by his own side.

“For what did you seek my presence? I was not expecting you.” Arthur questions, gesturing for the knight to stand.

“I have come with a concern,” Lancelot replied, “at the behest of my fellow Knights of the Table.”

Arthur looks at him curiously. “Should they not assist you in this, then? Why send only you?”

The knight bit his lip, unsure of how to answer. Percival had implored him to take this to Arthur for a while now, seeing as he was the closest to the ever distant king. But he doesn’t have the time to ponder as curiosity turns to suspicion, so he decides on the truth. “They fear your wrath, sire. The concern is about you.”

The room suddenly feels colder, Arthur’s one good eye glowing purple as it bore into Lancelot. “...Continue.”

“You’ve changed,” the knight starts. “You… you’ve shut yourself off, Arthur. You used to complain when you had to sit in a room for longer than an hour, and now I rarely see you at all. You’re always in here.”

“Is there a problem? I simply have no time to fool around. There’s business to tend to.”

“What business?” Lancelot knows he’s approaching dangerous territory, but it’s like a fire has lit under him. He needs to keep going. Talk something into his king and closest friend. “Arthur. You are a king for the people, are you not? You took that to the greatest regard. You visited folks in need. You preached chivalry, compassion. You listened and you acted. Yet you seemed to have abandoned that.”

Arthur says nothing this entire time, his expression unreadable. So Lancelot continues. “They… say you’ve grown cold. Violent. People who once admired you are afraid of you. You… you don’t want that, do you?”

A beat of silence… or several. Arthur finally responds, “Some actions have to be taken for the greater good.”

“How do you know it’s not just hurting you and everyone else?”

Arthur tenses, cobalt quills raising in… anger? He turned away in indirect dismissal. “You’ve said enough.”

“Have I?” Lancelot inches closer to his king, gently laying an armored hand on his shoulder. “You used to be happy, Arthur. I miss that. I miss you.”

“ENOUGH!”

And it’s like an explosion. Lancelot doesn’t have the time to react, caught entirely with his guard down— for why would it be up? A streak of fire blooms across his face, leaving him gasping as he stumbles back, clutching it.

The cold metal of his gauntlet provides little reprieve to his pain. For as blood drips off of it onto the carpet, Arthur drops Excalibur with a clattering of metal, and Lancelot realizes what happened. It hurt so much worse.

His king. His once benevolent, compassionate, loving king, has indeed grown violent. Has proven himself devoid of the principles he once held so highly. Has just drawn his sword against his arguably most loyal knight. 

His frame shook, armor rattling faintly. It’s cold. So cold. Yet the wound on his face burns with the fury of the sun. 

“Lance…” 

There’s regret in his voice. But Lancelot doesn’t hear it. “I understand, Your Grace.” 

He’d grown accustomed to calling the king by his name, at his insistence. The royal address feels foreign on Lancelot’s tongue: far too formal, but proper was the only thing fit for the occasion. He cannot bring himself to call this man Arthur. Arthur… he’s the kindest soul to grace the land. Arthur would not hurt someone without cause. Arthur wouldn’t do this.

Was Arthur gone?

“May I be excused, sire?” Lancelot doesn’t bother waiting for a reply. He leaves as quickly as he could without seeming desperate, leaving the monster that sat on the throne alone once more.

[justaz]

merlin, morgana, and lancelot bonding over their heartbreak at arwen happening right in front of their eyes. morgana proposes instigating a breakup, lancelot jokes about being morgana’s competition, morgana laughs in his face. merlin (tired) lightly scolds them bc breaking them up would just hurt them. morgana (exasperated) tells merlin to forget his moral compass for a minute and fantasize about getting their happy ending. merlin tells her that his happy ending is arthur being happy. lancelot (merlin’s best friend) teases merlin for being disgustingly besotted with arthur.

they pause. morgana offers venting their frustrations by sword fighting, merlin complains bc he Can Not hold a sword. lancelot offers poetry as a way to let their emotions out in a creative way, morgana groans that lancelot’s poetry is ass and she will have no part in it. merlin offers magic as a way to let out their feelings, lancelot reminds them that he can’t use magic.

they pause. lancelot questions if he can. merlin and morgana are intrigued. lancelot asks if they can teach him magic to see if he can use it. merlin and morgana are ecstatic and drag him away. they are happy.

[escespace]

I read this in one go. It was too intriguing.A fresh concept because while there are a dozen stories about knights facing threats in the woods, this one has a bit of a macabre game feel to it.

The first few paragraphs of the first chapter even made me think I was reading a psychological thriller novel, it was hypnotic. I didn't want to stop reading until I understood what was happening, I found myself immersed In the dark atmosphere which was certainly well described

Little by little, with the characters and dialogues developing more and more in the lore so I could see the story developing like another chapter in the series. I was glad to see that The knights played an active role in the plot.

I quite liked Arthur's thoughts, his vulnerability and hint of possessiveness were appealing. But above all his righteous indignation and pain at the lies make that anyone can empathize in a way that many fics fail to do. Sometimes Arthur's anger makes him seem irrational and here it is shown that as much as he can let himself be carried away by his impulses,He is a human being who has suffered enough and has no choice but to protect himself in the way he knows how.

Excellent writing

Chapters: 11/11 Fandom: Merlin (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin & Lancelot, Merlin & Gwaine, Knights of the Round Table-Friendship Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Elyan (Merlin), Percival (Merlin), Leon (Merlin), Gwaine (Merlin), Lancelot (Merlin) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, possibly just AU, canon era AU, Canon Typical Violence, Torture, Hurt/Comfort, h/c, Magic Revealed, Glompfest 2020, Implied/Referenced Rape/Non-con, because Arthur misinterprets Merlin's scars, NO rape Summary:

Merlin, Arthur, and the knights of the Round Table get caught in a trap. The trap wasn't meant for them but they have to suffer through the consequences anyway. Secrets are revealed and relationships are threatened.

Based on the wonderful prompt by afreezingnote.

[angelynmoon]

Merlin and Lancelot emerge from their self imposed isolation after three days, Merlin with a skip in their step and Lancelot with a smile that Gwaine called smug.

Hunith handed Theron over with little fuss and no comment on Merlin's change, Effie and Ellie also don't comment except to start calling Merlin mum rather than daddy.

Merlin does refuse to turn the handful of people who ignored their warning back into humans, stating that they needed to learn their lessons about interrupting their time with Lancelot, though Merlin assured Arthur later that the effects would wear off within the week.

Lancelot, while always protective of Merlin, takes it to a new level now that they are carrying a child, he stands guard for Merlin and Gwen both as they talk about what is to come for their pregnancies with Freya, Merlin insists that Hunith stay, they refuse to intertain the idea of someone else delivering their child, and Hunith has assisted in many births, their villiage was very small.

Gaius checks in on Merlin and Gwen, but he has other duties and both are more comfortable speaking with Hunith about woman's problems that crop up.

Arthur is suddenly glad he'd thought to invite Hunith to Camelot, she gave the Castle a softer touch and it was good for Gwen and Merlin to have a mother around, plus all the children adored Grandmum Hunith, even Morgana would only sit still for lessons if Hunith was the one teaching them.

Lancelot is not the only Knight to get more protective over Merlin and Gwen, Arthur knows he has, insisting that Merlin sit whenever possible, and there may be a squire whose only job is to follow his wife with a padded chair for if she needs rest.

Both Merlin and Gwen roll their eyes at him when he offers them chairs, but neither stop him and he's glad for that.

He's worried, more than he thought he'd be, about both pregnancies, his mother died in childbirth, and though no one speaks of it, Uther tried for a spare heir many times, only Morgana survived of his siblings and none of their mothers left the birthing bed alive.

So, Arthur worries and he tries to make life as stress free for his wife and his best friend as he can, he keeps Lancelot in the Castle when he'd normally send him on missions hexd trust to no one else, Gwaine and Percival have taken over those missions, Elyan kept close for Gwen.

But sometimes he dreams, they are not happy dreams, he dreams of blood soaked sheets, of hands pushing a screaming babe at him and of sorrow filled eyes as news of his wife's death are dilivered, the person dead in the birthing bed switches between Merlin and Gwen with no rhyme or reason.

On those nights Arthur cannot bring himself to stay in his marriage bed, it's the bed that would bring his wife's death on those nights and he can't stay there.

The guards make no comment as he leaves his chambers, both of them remaining at the doors as Arthur goes for a midnight walk.

Hunith finds him in his mother's garden, she does not speak, only sits next to him on the bench and pulls him into a hug that he sinks into, he can't help it, it's a mother's hug, something he never got until Merlin came into his life and stayed there.

"Merlin won't let anything happen to Gwen, and neither will Freya." Hunith told him.

"I can't stop dreaming about it, my mother..." Arthur said quietly.

"Your mother's circumstances were quite different, as were all the others." Hunith stopped him, "Your Father banned Magic, you cannot commit the atrosities that he did without consequence, that it came at the expense of other's lives was his own selfishness because he did not stop at the first woman."

"How can I stop dreaming of them dying?" Arthur asked, "I can't stop seeing them die, I can't..., I don't want to have a child at Gwen's expense, and I don't want Merlin to die either."

Hunith looked at him and hummed, "I can give you a draught for the dreams, but it doesn't relieve the cause of them, only a successful birth can do that. But Merlin and Gwen are strong, they have good odds, especially with a Goddess on their side." Hunith motioned to the pond that Freya often lounged in, though she appeared absent tonight,nfir which Arthur was glad.

"It's alright to be frightened, Arthur, I was scared when I realised I was going to have Merlin, I was alone, unwed, and Merlin showed signed of Magic long before I gave birth, it's normal, things will turn out right, you'll see. Now, come on, I'll make you a snack and some warm milk before you head off to bed." Hunith said as she got up.

Arthur followed her, anxieties soothed over for the moment, he was sure to continue his protectiveness but no one was blaming him for that, even Lancelot seemed to understand Arthur's overprotectiveness when it came to the man's Mate and shared the sentiment with Gwen.

Come to think of it Gwaine was extreemly protective of Gwen and Merlin as well, perhaps it was a Dragon thing, either way, Arthur was glad that so many people were looking after his wife and his best friend, even if he still worried.

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A/n: So, I figured that Arthur might have some anxieties about Gwen and Merlin's pregnancies and this chapter came along to explore them.

[thefiddlingdeath]

Lil something

[that-nerd-who-writes-fanfiction]

Some days, I try and be happy and try to have fun in the Merlin fandom.

Other days, I write Mercelot.

[evadne01]

Merlin Masterlist part 1

New body and new boyfriend 

Trans-Gwaine and doctor!Lancelot

When you follow friend's advice and you got a boyfriend in the meantime.

Gwaine/Lancelot, Gwaine & Merlin

Friends like this

Unith's decision to send her son to Camelot wasn't easy.

Both for the magic of his son, magic forbidden in Uther's kingdom, and for her fear of sending him in a context too different from Ealdor.

Despite her fears, she had forgotten about Merlin's talent for making friends wherever he went.

Or:

Every time Merlin made a positive impact on someone and made a new friend.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin (Merlin), Gwaine & Merlin (Merlin), Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Percival (Merlin), Leon & Merlin (Merlin), Elyan & Merlin (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin)

YOU ARE MY POISON AND MY SALVATION 

Gwaine always looked for a home.

When he find one, he also find love.

If only Merlin loved him back

Gwaine/Merlin (Merlin), Gwaine & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin (Merlin), Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin), Gwen/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

sometimes you just need a little help

Merlin is wounded.

Gaius takes care of him

Gaius & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin (Merlin)

Losing away from you 

The guilt was too much for Merlin.

His magic was revealed and he ran away.

Arthur can't lose his best friend

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwaine/Merlin (Merlin), Gwen/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Balinor & Merlin (Merlin)

Look at me ~ i burn when you look at anyone else 

Gwaine isn't a jealous person.

Until he saw Merlin and Lancelot.

Gwaine/Merlin (Merlin), Gwen/Lancelot (Merlin), Gwen/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Don't look back, it will be better ahead

Arthur and Merlin took a trip to Ealdor

Arthur learned something about Merlin's past

Arthur is not happy about it

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Hunith & Merlin (Merlin), Balinor/Hunith (Merlin), Hunith & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Don't tell anyone ~ I'm still the same 

During a journey, The knights and Arthur found out something about Merlin.

The servant is surprise how they behave.

Gwaine/Merlin (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwaine & Merlin (Merlin), Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin)

Always listen to the physician ~ especially if it's your boyfriend 

Gwaine was hurt by bees.

Merlin took care of him.

Fluff!

Gwaine/Merlin (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Turn off the electricity and turn on life

On November 9, 1965 in New York, there was a blackout for 12 hours

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwaine & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin), Gwaine & Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin), Gwen & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Shine with a bright 

Merlin hated patrols and hunting.

The knights and Arthur have a surprise for him.

They will be very surprised by something he said

Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Feel like home

Merlin is hurt.

Merlin is surprise to be take care of.

Merlin shouldn't be surprised.

Gwen & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gaius & Merlin (Merlin)

I am your king ~ bring me to my knees for you

Arthur sometimes just doesn' t want to be king.

Arthur decides to ask Merlin for a big favor.

Merlin accepts and maybe he likes a little too much to see Arthur desperate for him.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

There are many things you don't know about me

Merlin laughed at a nobleman during a training.

The knights couldn't believe what they saw after that.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin)

It's not your fault

Camelot was take back from Morgana and Morgause.

Merlin and Lancelot talk

Lancelot/Merlin (Merlin), Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin)

No lies, just me and you 

How could he sentence his king to death by advising him to save his prophesied killer?

How could he once again condemn magic in the eyes of his friend, when Arthur already believed that to be the cause of his mother's and father's deaths and his sister's corruption?

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Don't play with your food 

Merlin and Gwaine have some time alone.

Gwaine/Merlin

Don't look at me. I'm a disaster

Merlin has always had problems accepting himself.

Until he does

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin), Gwaine & Merlin (Merlin), Hunith & Merlin (Merlin)

A puppet in your hands 

Morgana kidnapped Merlin and controlled him.

What will happen to the future of Camelot?

Merlin/Morgana (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin & Mordred & Morgana (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin)

I am on fire for you

Merlin finds a room for potions making.

Lancelot helps him.

Lancelot/Merlin

I believe you

Why did Gwaine look for Merlin, when he was searching any clues for finding Gaius?

This is the scene we were robbed of.

Gaius & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwaine & Merlin (Merlin), Gaius & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Agravaine & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

A day together 

Gwaine and Merlin enjoy some time alone.

Gwaine/Merlin

If you love me let me hear you 

Merlin has a problem with notes.

Arthur has a problem.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

Becoming Melody

Merlin is tired for all the jokes the knights made about him

Morgana had a simple solution

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwaine/Merlin (Merlin), Lancelot/Merlin (Merlin), Leon/Merlin (Merlin), Merlin/Percival (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin & Morgana (Merlin)

The secret in the shadows

Merlin, while Uther is too sick and his servant busy with him, has to become the chamberlain and takes care of everything.

When the stress is too much, Lancelot is there for him.

Lancelot/Merlin

Please, be careful

Lancelot was never afraid for Merlin.

This was true till they discovered that the Dorocha couldn't be damaged by Merlin's magic.

Lancelot/Merlin (Merlin), Knights & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin)

If you don't fight for your love, what kind of love do you have? 

Gwaine helped Merlin and Lancelot.

By locking them in the armory.

Lancelot/Merlin

You had one job!

Merlin and Lancelot are lost in the woods.

Lancelot/Merlin

I see the real you

Collecting herbs should be safe.

If only bandits would stop trying to rob him!

Lancelot/Merlin (Merlin), Gwen/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Be always mine, never let me go

Arthur has an important question for Merlin.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

A broken ankle, a full heart 

Merlin saves Arthur's life again.

Gwaine helps him.

Arthur is jealous and worried. Not a good combination.

(Merlin thinks it is)

Gwaine & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Call me your friend, treat me like one 

Gwaine had only had one great friend in his life, Merlin.

But had he been an equally true friend to him?

Gwaine & Merlin

Tell me a story

Merlin didn't chose to wait Arthur for all his life.

He choose to live, to make experiences he could tell his friends about.

He couldn't make best decision.

Lancelot/Merlin

Chaotic duo

Where Merlin ends up helping Morgana with her magic and they become some kind of chaotic magic heroes duo but with a bit of a plot twist

Merlin & Morgana

Lovers of the night 

Merlin and Lancelot after the Dorocha.

Lancelot/Merlin

Something that matters more than anything else

The veil.

Lancelot's decision

Lancelot & Merlin

One, two, three

The druids didn't want Mordred among them anymore.

Merlin didn't allow them to banish him.

Arthur is not impressed

Merlin & Mordred (Merlin), Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Freya/Merlin (Merlin)

I was enchanted to see you ~ but I had always loved you

Merlin drinks some love potion and falls in love with Arthur.

Arthur is in love with Merlin.

Merlin had always been in love with Arthur, but nobody knew it

In short: they are idiots in love

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Morgana & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin & Morgana (Merlin)

I don't know who you are, but you are my home

Lancelot wakes up and doesn't remember anything. He doesn't remember his origins, his family, his home. He has only a name: Merlin

Lancelot & Merlin

Dogs and boyfriends 

Merlin has a dog, Aithusa, and he doesn't like to talk to other dog owners.

Then Arthur made his appearence.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwaine & Merlin (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin (Merlin), Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin), Leon & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon & Percival (Merlin), Elyan & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

I know what happened this summer

Merlin and Arthur just got married.

Clearly, the honeymoon shouldn't be chose by Merlin. Arthur should have thought before.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

In love and in war, all is fair 

Gwaine dislikes Lancelot. He is not worth to be Merlin's best friends.

Or maybe he is?

Gwaine & Lancelot (Merlin), Gwaine & Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin), Gwaine & Merlin (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin (Merlin), Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin)

Run, little boy

After applying for college, Merlin has to have at least one mark in PE.

He isn't happy about it. Fortunately, he has his two best friends with him

Gwen & Merlin & Morgana

You are not alone. I am here. 

Merlin has been used to be alone, he has all his life to be that way.

Now, he can finally stop

Gwaine/Merlin

Trust a friend, save yourself 

Merlin had tried to save himself, had tried to overcome the pain that the Lamia had caused him.

In the end, all he needed was a friend

Gwen/Lancelot (Merlin), Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin (Merlin), Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin)

I'll be there for you 

Merlin got hurt. Gwaine got protective.

Gwaine/Merlin

Stay away from him

Gwaine is captured by bandits. Merlin doesn't react well.

Gwaine/Merlin

Surprise me

Merlin shouldn't have listened to Arthur. Now he found himself spending the evening in the hospital, again.

At least the doctor was nice

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Merlin/Gwaine

Bring him back safe

Merlin has a choice. He chose being honest and a friend.

He chose to trust Gwaine.

Gwaine & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Under the sky 

Merlin and Gwaine have a deep conversation under the sky. What if they can be whatever they wanted

Gwaine/Merlin

Locked in a cage

Freya had trusted them. She had hoped for the warmth of their embrace, and instead she had only the emptiness of hunger.

We could make a blanket forts

Gwen must deal with the awareness of Lancelot's departure and Merlin is there for her.

When it's up to Merlin to aware Gwaine's departure, Gwen is there for him.

Gwen & Merlin (Merlin), Gwen/Lancelot (Merlin), Gwaine/Merlin (Merlin)

Emrys' Island 

Gwaine wanted to be free.

He'd do anything to achieve that

Gwaine/Merlin (Merlin), Gwaine & Percival (Merlin)

Engage your enemy

Merlin and Arthur have been together for a couple of months.

Until they discover they are members of two opposing spy associations

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

IPUCA rule 

Merlin and Morgana discuss the best way to deal with the problems plaguing the castle. Merlin has a rule. Morgana isn’t a fan of it

Merlin & Morgana

How did you get my phone number? 

Merlin receives a message from an unknown number and complains about it to his best friend.

He should have known that Gwen was an accomplice

Gwen & Merlin, Gwaine/Merlin

Special fun

The owners of The Rising Sun had correctly assumed that his customers would require special caution. They didn't want to incur the judgment of other customers, they didn't want to be recognized by friends or colleagues, but they wanted to have fun. And the Rising Sun provided for their entertainment in many different ways.

Gwaine/Merlin

It was just an idea

Merlin smiled as he saw Lancelot dancing with Gwen, the two lovers smiling.

"They seem very happy, don't they?"

Gwen/Lancelot, Gwaine/Merlin

Lost in my mind

Merlin couldn't bear the heavy stares. He knew he already met those people, but he didn't know who they were.

Gwaine/Merlin

Walking in the snow

"If you had listened to me we wouldn't be in this situation right now." Merlin whispered urgently.

"I certainly couldn't leave you here, could I?" Gwaine smiled, a pained frown on his face.

Gwaine/Merlin

What do you mean is a secret?

Morgana smiled, finally feeling repaid for all the headaches that the boy had given her. “Merlin.”

Merlin sighed, bowing his head and saying. “Mordred has brought some druids to my house.”

Merlin & Morgana

King and queen 

Morgana could not believe what had happened.

Merlin, her best friend, had poisoned her.

Merlin had tried to kill her.

Merlin & Morgana, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

Hoping for a better future

"Mom always said you can see someone's kind heart in their eyes." The boy murmured, and Merlin nodded. “I think that's true. It's hard to miss the goodness in the eyes. They are the mirror of our heart, you know that?”

“Do my eyes say I'm broken?” The boy asked, and Merlin's heart tightened.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin (Merlin) & Original Character(s)

If I could save you 

She had studied medicine, and she wanted to help others. Deeply.

It was on one of these long and impossible work's hours that she met Arthur Du Bois.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Hunith & Merlin (Merlin), Balinor/Hunith (Merlin), Balinor & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Morgana (Merlin)

The Rise and the Fall

Camelot was recovering.

Merlin had never realized how strong its inhabitants were, but after seeing their ability to return to everyday life after the horrors Morgana had subjected them to, he had to realize it.

Camelot wobbled, tried to hold on, and it did.

They had defeated Morgana, they had won. And, now, they could reap the fruits of that victory.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwaine & Merlin (Merlin), Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin), Leon & Merlin (Merlin), Elyan & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin & Percival (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin)

You are my wish

Merthur, yule, mistletoe

The new kid

He had already been the new guy, he knew the procedure that would await him.

The other students would study him to figure out what category he fell into, and then the athletes would bully him to get homework done.

The nerds would gather around him, creating a new sect, leaving him no time to create his own.

And then, it would all culminate in Merlin offending the most popular boy in some way, ruining his chances at that high school forever.

Gwen & Merlin

"You really had to do it?"

Merlin is so proud of what he did.

Arthur not that much.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

You are my world

Arthur never understood his father's decisions.

Then he becomes king himself and is convinced that he is making all the wrong decisions.

Luckily for him, Arthur has someone who loves him deeply by his side

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

I knew you'd come for me ~ But you did?

Merlin is kidnapped. They make a bet: do the knights care about him as a friend or is he just a servant?

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin

"Stop, please" 

Merlin and the knights reach a cave that allows you to discover your greatest fears.

How I met your father

Merlin and Arthur first meet

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

Aftermath 

Lamia is dead, but her shadows remain

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon, Gwaine & Merlin

I'll carry your heart with me 

Despite the war, there is always time for love

Gwaine/Merlin

The whole package 

Arthur is not a jealous man.

Except when it comes to Merlin.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin)

Just us, you find out

When Arthur had been given the love potion, Gwen's kiss hadn't been enough to wake him.

Merlin panicked.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin (Merlin)

You needed a break! 

Merlin ignores Morgana, the druids are still in her chambers and Arthur irritates the witch.

Solution? Kidnap Merlin, obviously.

Merlin & Morgana

Jealous of him, I want to be yours

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.

Gwaine/Lancelot/Merlin

They don't know you ~ not like I do 

Merlin is jealous of Mithian? Yes, he is.

Merlin thinks that no one except him knows Arthur that good? Yes, he does.

Merlin will definitely plan the perfect wedding for Arthur and Mithian.

PS: There is no wedding.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Leon/Mithian (Merlin)

I thought I had lost you 

Merlin has an infected wound.

Arthur is worried to lose his best friend (and something more)

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

How this all started 

Arthur and Merlin tell how they met.

Or, rather, Merlin tells how he met his husband while he teases him

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen/Morgana (Merlin), Knights of the Round Table & Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

He was an hero. He is an hero. He will be always a hero.

Merlin is mourning his friend.

Arthur pays him a visit.

Lancelot & Merlin, Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

The seat at the Table

Merlin is an amazing and loyal friend. He is also a good servant.

Arthur just need to realise he is more than that.

Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin (Merlin), George & Merlin (Merlin)

What do you mean someone wants to kill the king? 

Merlin avoids the knights, hides his magic, and prevents the killing of the king.

Knights of the Round Table & Merlin (Merlin)

You never fathomed me out 

Arthur gives Merlin his mother's sigil.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon

The god and the believer 

Merlin lived for century distrusting humankind. They did nothing to deserve his love and he didn't give it to them.

This, until someone stepped into his life. And Merlin felt alive once again.

Gwen & Merlin (Merlin), Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen/Morgana (Merlin)

If you're getting this 

Merlin left a letter for Arthur

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

There'd be no distance that could hold us back

There is nothing that could make him break his oath

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

This means something ~ but I don't know what 

Giving to someone your family's sigil is like adopting that person as a brother or confessing your feelings.

Arthur tries to do the second one.

And Merlin, well, is simply Merlin.

Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Not again woodworms!

Arthur didn't know that Lancelot and Gwaine would have been dangerous.

Actually, it was Merlin's fault.

Like always

Gwaine & Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin)

There's no rhyme nor reason, just a sense of completion

Merlin and Lancelot talk.

Lancelot & Merlin

You deserve to be loved 

Being a servant meant being beaten and mistreated.

But was that really what they were meant to be?

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gaius & Merlin (Merlin)

The screams of the innocents

Merlino, an FBI recruit, is tasked by his boss with drawing up the profile of a dangerous criminal.

But it's never that simple.

Merlin / Arthur Pendragon

For Merlin

Arthur Pendragon avenges his best friend.

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

The list

Arthur starts his plan.

Gwen & Arthur Pendragon

Malvor 

Arthur confronts the king who wounded Merlin

The servants 

Some gossips in the kitchen.

The seat

Arthur finds someone else for the empty seats

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon

A servant at the table? 

The nobles disagree with Arthur's decision to have servants at the Round Table...

Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin (Merlin)

Wow, guys, I have a lot of Merlin fanfic, so, click here to go to the second part

[scionofguineverependragon]

[gwenpendrcgon]

Hotel? Trivago

Heart? Broken

and literally the next dialogue

kill me it would hurt less

[cloudcountry]

WHERE THE FUCK IS VIVI THEY NEED TO KNOW HOW LOUD I AWWED AND YOWLED WHEN THIS HAPPENED

lancelot route spoilers

I FUCKING CRIED IM SO MAD AT LANCELOT IF SHE DOESBT PUNCH HIM I WILL

[not-rome]

“Lancelot needed you and you needed Lancelot. Your destinies were intertwined.”

[wri0thesley]

babies are given full exemption from the law sir lancelot is innocent and can never do anything wrong in his life

he bit haz directly on the mouth this morning and made them bleed