#top!arthur pendragon

[dollopole]

Let’s take into consideration:

Arthur would rather waste precious time before an important council meeting to run around the entire castle and search for Merlin, who, in his very honest opinion is the worst servant of the entire kingdom or that he had ever known, than to call literally anyone else to help him dress (as if there wouldn’t be anyone ready to assist Arthur, their king, with clothes);

Arthur, and therefore Agravaine (which makes it all the more hilarious) knows every single place where Merlin could be, at that precise moment, or during that day in general; (EDIT: As someone pointed out in the comments, everyone and Agravaine included knows who is the “dollophead”)

The guards nod to Agravaine without asking anything, which only means that it is canon that everyone in Camelot knows Merlin by name; EDIT: It also means that the guards deal with this on a daily basis. They must be tired.

The aforementioned point implies that everyone knows how Merlin looks like, that also means Merlin is known to never leave Arthur’s side, even during council meetings;

Arthur is running around the castle in what today we would call a pyjama, just because Merlin didn’t wake him up with, “Rise and Shine”. And he’s barefoot. That’s right. The king of Camelot, everyone, has just walked barefoot in Merlin’s chambers, in the armoury, where other knights probably are, and in the bloody stables (yes, the ones where the horses and their dungs both are), without boots on, just to look for Merlin;

Arthur is more distressed in this scene than in the one where Morgana declares war in season five. He’s fretting like a mother hen. Not only he is without breath, which means he was just coming back from his checking around, but he is red in the face and almost yelling in desperation. “Does he expect me to dress myself?!” Because apparently, Arthur literally cannot do anything without Merlin by his side. The way he says, “No sign of him” to Agravaine is so endearing, and he shouldn’t be this adorable. Unfair, Arthur. Really unfair.

Arthur just yells, (and distressingly looks around) in hope that Merlin will come back to him, because he always does. *sounds of my heart breaking into millions of pieces*

And last but not least, Arthur shouts, “Last night!”, which means the actual reason he’s going around searching for Merlin, it’s because he’s worried his world will end without his quirky and clumsy servant by his side (and the love of his life). Merlin is currently out on a quest with Gwaine to look for Gaius, since he has been kidnapped, but the problem is that Arthur doesn’t know this. What he knows is that he has fought with Merlin the day before about Gaius in the council chambers, and believes Merlin is gone for good, this time, and solely for the fight they had. Arthur feels more than guilty that he can’t make it up to his best friend, the love of his life (Agravaine helped Morgana kidnap Gaius, and it explains the ending of the scene, where he understands where Merlin is.) Now Arthur is worried that his last words to Merlin were harsh. He had last seen him when he was done with his duties the night before, and then Merlin disappeared.

No wonder they deleted this scene.

[justaz]

stumbled across that deleted scene of merlin complimenting the knights and forcing arthur into jealous sparring to impress merlin and i just. god. they are so gay. that scene was straight out of a fanfic. since we treat the sigil scene as canon despite it being deleted, i move to motion that we address that scene as canon as well. all in favor, read this post. oh look at that, its unanimous.

[akelafang]

Post magic reveal Merlin who is tired of Arthur still underestimating him, using his magic to push said pratty prince into a wall and getting up in his face to demonstrate his point: I could take over your entire kingdom if I wanted without lifting a finger Arthur the besotted idiot who has been teasing Merlin to goad him into using his magic on him and is getting exactly the reaction he was hoping for: I know

[lesbicosmos]

merlin episodes summarised in the gayest possible way:

arthur disobeys uther and risks his life to get merlin a really rare flower

merlin and arthur spend several minutes arguing over who will die for the other (this one actually happens several times)

some guy tries to take over merlin's job, merlin only realises he's possessed by the spirit of a dead sorcerer because he's too obsessed and jealous of how much arthur seems to like him

merlin gets really jealous around arthur's new girlfriend, desperate to sabotage their date

arthur is completely oblivious to the fact his own wife is enchanted, but notices and gets really worried when merlin doesn't smile for two days

[mandoriana]

Arthur: Merlin, you...

Merlin: Don't say anything. I'm so stressed that I don't want to talk or see anyone right now...

Arthur: Oh, is there something I can do to help?

Merlin: Honestly, nothing you do will reduce my stress right now...

Arthur: Are you sure?

Arthur challenges with a mischievous smile.

Merlin: 🤨 Yes, why do you...

Arthur starts to slowly take off his shirt. Merlin blinks in surprise and fixes his eyes on his prince's chest, not knowing what to expect.

Arthur: On a scale of zero to ten, what's your stress level now?

Merlin blinks, coming out of his trance.

Merlin: What is stress?

Arthur laughs and moves closer to Merlin, letting his shirt fall to the floor. He places his hands on Merlin's shoulders and begins to massage them gently.

Arthur: I bet I can make you forget your problems.

Merlin tries to maintain his composure but can't resist and allows himself to be led by Arthur to the bed.

[godmerlin]

Merlin 1x10 The Moment of Truth

[cinnabon-sweetroll-tiramisu]

I need a fic where Arthur just naturally but also obliviously holds Merlin by the waist, hips, or a hand always on the small of Merlin's back and Merlin just thinks it's normal Arthur behavior because the prat is always manhandling him so he wouldn't know any different.

❤💙👱🏻🧑🏻💙❤👱🏻🧑🏻❤💙👱🏻🧑🏻💙❤👱🏻🧑🏻❤💙

The many times Arthur has his hands on Merlin:

Merlin fixing Arthur's collar cause it ain't sitting right whilst Arthur is chatting and holding Merlin's hips.

Merlin bending over to pour Arthur's wine and Arthur has a hand on the right side of Merlin's waist, gently squeezing.

Merlin standing with a jug of water, watching the knights train whilst blond prince has an arm wrapped around Merlin's waist, instructing the knights from his manservant's side. Both oblivious of course.

Merlin bent over tending the fire in his prince's chambers, Arthur for some reason is standing behind Merlin his hands (you guessed it) is already on Merlin's hips. Totally normal behaviour between master and manservant. The ghost spying on them disagrees and thinks it's really gay.

Merlin...once again bending over but on a table this time yet not in a seductive way lies, he totally is, he's a harlot to look over Arthur's speech; Arthur meanwhile has a hand on Merlin's back absentmindedly stroking a hand up and down, occasionally his hand goes lower almost bout to grab Merlin's arse cheeks unfortunately it doesn't happen. The ghost is also sad that no further gayness happened. Me too buddy, me too.

❤💙👱🏻🧑🏻💙❤👱🏻🧑🏻❤💙👱🏻🧑🏻💙❤👱🏻🧑🏻❤💙

To be continued, maybe lol

Psst, click here for part two: clickmedarling

[mythmerth]

there’s something about the pure, undivided devotion between Merlin and Arthur that gets me hook line and sinker.

I would do anything for you, I would deny myself and my beliefs for you. I would destroy for you, I would build for you, I would give up my life if that’s what you really wanted. it’s dangerous, a truly dangerous type of devotion and love if put into the wrong hands, but the thing about them is that they value each others wellbeing more than their own and it creates a balance. I would give up my life for you, but you would sooner fall on your own sword than take my life and I would let the world implode before I see you fall, so both of us are protected in the end.

A love so overpowering that there’s a mutual worship, glorification, they understand each other as deeply flawed humans but are devoted in a nearly religious manner. you’re stupid and a pain in the ass and so painfully human and yes I would fight God and the devil by myself to put you on their thrones if you wish it.

[chappellcastiel]

Live footage of Merlin trying to keep it together when Arthur and gwaine start doing their weird competitive homoerotic practice duels during training:

[atdawn]

MERLIN | 4.04 Aithusa

[the-sun-is-also-a-star]

tumblr year in review is out and here are some of my favourite bits:

wolfstar AND jeggy in the top 30 baby!

merlin fandom is insane. i love you guys. i love being a part of this.

this threw me for a LOOP but i'm very happy about it

[tiredcowboyy]

I can only conclude that the reason arthur was so blind to merlins magic was because he couldnt actually have a coherent thought around him because he was so besotted and distracted by him

[justaz]

king merlin after meeting lady guinevere and sir lancelot’s baby and falling in love: arthur. i want a baby.

king arthur, not looking up from his paperwork: …what?

merlin: give me a baby.

arthur, sighing: merlin, you studied to be a physician. i don’t think i have to be the one to tell you how impractical that is.

merlin, rolling his eyes: this is why i’m the brighter side of the coin

arthur, finally looking up: wha-

queen merlin using magic to transform her body: i. want. a. baby.

arthur:

arthur:

arthur: *stands up from his desk so fast his chair topples over, multiple parchments flutter to the ground, his tunic is already off*

[akelafang]

Merlin jokingly calls Arthur a good boy and Arthur just short circuits as he discovers a kink he didn't know he had. Merlin notices and gleefully uses this against Arthur, in more ways than one

[manwrre]

what’s your favorite ship and why is it a feral blonde with anger/daddy/mommy issues and a brunette who tries (but fails) to keep him on a leash?

OR alternatively, psycho, killing machine brunette and his moral compass and handler blonde?

[mandoriana]

*When Gwaine discovers that Merlin is a virgin*

Gwaine: WHAT THE HELL, MERLIN!

Merlin, *genuinely scared*: What, what happened?

Gwaine: HOW COME YOU'RE A VIRGIN?!

Merlin, *blushing*: And what does that have to do with you?!

Gwaine, *gesticulating dramatically*: YOU'RE MORE SLUT THAN I AM!

Merlin, *completely red with embarrassment*: NO, I'M NOT!

Gwaine: YES, YOU ARE! HOW CAN YOU BE A VIRGIN AND A SLUT?! WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE WORLD?!

Merlin, *trying to defend himself*: I just... I just haven't found the right person yet!

Gwaine, *laughing*: The right person? Merlin, you could have anyone, even me! Why not me?! *joking*

Merlin, *sulking*: So what? I have my principles!

Gwaine, *winking*: Oh, so you're waiting for someone special? Maybe a certain idiot "princess"?

Merlin, *rolling his eyes*: Oh, shut up, Gwaine!

Gwaine, *hugging Merlin from the side*: Don't worry, Merlin. We'll find someone who deserves you. Until then, you remain the purest promiscuous person I know!

Gwaine approaches Merlin with a mischievous smile.

Gwaine: You know, Merlin, I always thought you had a secret, but this... this is pure gold!

Merlin, *sighing*: I knew telling you was a mistake.

Gwaine: Ah, relax! Let's throw a "Merlin's Farewell to Virginity" party! We'll invite everyone, even Arthur.

Merlin, *horrified*: DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!

Gwaine, *laughing loudly*: Oh, Merlin, you're too much! But seriously, if you need tips, I'm a great teacher. *wiggles eyebrows*

Merlin, *sarcastically*: Oh, sure, because I really want to learn from you, the guy who hasn't asked Percival out yet.

Gwaine: Hey, I'm mentally preparing! Have you seen the size of Percival? He'd break me in half!

Merlin: Oh, so you're the bottom? *teases*

Gwaine: Are you saying you're not?

Merlin: Shut up, Gwaine.😒

Gwaine: 😏