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Me: I'm not so sure about this fic not sure if I did this right and this.

*Edits over it twice*

Me: Okay I like this fic very good its better

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bbc merlin - 04x02 The Darkest Hour, Part II

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Mission briefing (BBC Merlin 5x04)

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“There is something about you, Arthur Pendragon. Something which gives me hope for us all.”

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Chapter One of "To Break A King" is up!

“ARTHUR, STAY AWAKE!”

But Arthur sagged in Merlin’s arms, his head falling forward against Merlin’s shoulder. Heart pounding as he held his king, Merlin checked his breathing and pulse. Both were fine. It seemed like he had, indeed, just been drugged. Which meant something bad was coming. Likely for Arthur. You didn't drug people for no reason. And no one else who had eaten the apples had a history of people trying to kill them on a regular basis.

Merlin turned toward the door after gently laying Arthur on the bed. He reached a hand out, ready to call on his magic.

Footsteps approached and then the door opened. The old woman from before appeared, but she was no longer old. Her outfit was fitted around a much younger woman. A woman Merlin knew all too well. “What do you want, Morgana?”

“Merlin.” Morgana grinned at him. “Here with my brother, as I expected.” 

Two performers from the troupe approached behind her.

“I’ve had a bit of help…” Morgana gestured to the performers. “It's amazing what you can get people to do when you threaten their families. So accommodating to me and my supporters.”

“I won’t let you hurt him,” Merlin snapped, calling on his magic to blast Morgana out of the room.

Nothing happened.

Morgana smirked. “Oh Merlin, I’m afraid I put a poppet under your bed. Your magic should be gone for a day or two. Sorry about that. My other ways of subduing you will be even less enjoyable.”

Magic or not, Merlin would protect Arthur. He grabbed Arthur's sword, which had been discarded in front of the bed.

“It changes nothing, I won't let you hurt him!” Merlin told Morgana, holding the blade out.

“He’s not the main target.” Morgana smiled at Merlin cruelly. “Well, he is in a way. But he’s not the one I’m hoping to physically hurt. You are!” 

Morgana’s hand reached out, and then moved in a jerking motion. Merlin barely heard her incantation before he was thrown into the wall. He slammed into the stone and fell to the ground, the air knocked out of his body. 

Slightly disoriented, Merlin managed to stand and take a staggering step in what he thought was Arthur’s direction. He did not notice the dark shape approaching him. A bag was thrown over his head, and Merlin knew nothing more but the explosion of pain from his first inhale and sudden darkness.

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we'll float away, but if we fall I only pray, don't fall away from me

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rough write and first edits of first merther week fic finished

I may or may not be cramming.

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I have an idea for a Merlin fic but life is chaos so I cannot write it:

So for whatever reason Arthur is away (probably visiting some Lord or Nobel House) and Merlin stays behind (who knows why).

Uthers manservant is ill so he requests Merlin (after all he’s the crown prince’s manservant he should be good enough for the king).

Merlin is now stuck as Uthers servant for a week and I really want to see Merlin try to wake the King up with “rise and shine!! :D”

He talks too much and is entirely too familiar with the King, taking liberties and speaking out of turn, mentioning Arthur by name and not title, is always late with lunch but somehow…

Uther finds him fascinating. He knows Merlin is completely loyal to Arthur (he said so himself in the show). He understands Merlin hears castle gossip like most staff, but he is actually able to understand the significance behind the rumours. Merlin is also trusted by the knights and has insight into the lords and ladies of the court. He sees things, he hears things. Uther can use this

As a physician in training, he is able to treat Uthers old knee injury, and he is clearly learned. He can read and write better than some of the noblemen he’s met. One day Uther enters his chambers and finds Merlin bent over the desk looking over the grain reports “did you notice Lord Chester had been underreporting his grain storage for three years and is selling it under the table to a foreign king?”

Merlin is a terrible manservant…but Uthers clothing had never been cleaner, his armour so polished, his bathwater so hot and his notes so organised. Merlin is continuously late and covered in mud or moss, but somehow Uther finds he doesn’t mind as long as Merlin keeps feeding him important castle gossip.

Arthur gets Merlin back at the end of the week, and Merlin can finally breathe (he’s been a nervous wreck for the last seven days). Uthers servant recovers and the King has a functional servant again as is befitting his station.

But Uther is now willing to overlook some of Merlin’s …ridiculousness and familiarity with Arthur…after all, he’s realised Merlin does have some uses, even though he’s always late with breakfast.

Scenes like this:

“You’re the clumsiest excuse for a servant I’ve ever met!”

“Yes, Arthur says I have the elegance of a newborn lamb”

“Why is there a twig in your hair? It’s unbefitting of your station as servant of the King”

“I fell asleep in a ditch, anyways have you heard Lady Carteret has been seen buying hemlock at the apothecary? I’m sure Lord Carteret is soon to be missing, poor sod”

“Can you never bring me my breakfast on time?!”

“Sorry Sire, the poison tester died this morning after drinking your tea, so I had to brew it myself, and we’re in need of a new poison tester. And in totally unrelated news Lord Milder was seen fleeing the castle”

“Rise and shine!! The sun is up and you should be too!”

“Is this really how you wake your King? And where the hell is my breakfast!”

“Well Arthur usually throws a pillow at me even though it’s my job to wake him in the morning - that lazy arse!”

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Very loose Merlin plot bunny: Arthur starts praying to Merlin, as he's a god.

Either he knows that Merlin hears him and uses prayers to long-distance one-way communicate (especially when Merlin is "at the tavern" again) or someone put the idea of Emrys potentially being benevolent into his head and he starts praying to him like a diary, unknowing that Merlin hears every. single. word. Including his forbidden feelings for that manservant of his...

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Merlinktober Day 25: Jester!

Thanks to those that helped me pick which final prompt to do! I figured it was Arthur’s turn to get a funny hat prank

(Bonus and speech bubble free versions below cut)

listen, my favorite detail is that the crown’s individual fleur-de-lis also got their own little jingle bells

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Imagine being Lancelot, like-

You come to Camelot, trying to become a knight, only to meet a giant ass hypogriff on your way. You save this scrawny servant's life, and not only does the boy know the prince, he immediately commits identity fraud for you, then reveals himself a sorcerer, and everytime you see him again after you were banished, his poweres grow increasingly unhinged.

That one time he suddenly has a sword that can kill the immortals that just attacked, another time he has a dragon pet. Sometimes he talks to lake spirits or is treated by druids like a mix of a god and an eldritch horror.

It only gets worse. He's amazing, he's terrifying, you're compelled to protect him. You have no choice but to die for him.

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Two Sides of the Same Coin // Merthur Oneshot

Arthur has always been quite proud of his people.

He knew that, outside the city walls, there was a beautiful range of cultures and traditions and celebrations, and it felt only right for the people of his kingdom to feel celebrated, even away from home.

And that is how John of Longstead, Alexander of Willowdale, Joseph of Ealdor and Robert of Howden came to be in the court chambers this sunny afternoon.

They had spoken for hours about Willowdale's spring festival, Howden's work ethics, Longstead's family-like community, and - for reasons Arthur could never explain - Joseph of Ealdor was brought onto the topic of courting

."Well, Sire," the short man began, "one of the first stages of courting is proof you are willing to protect your beloved. Any sort of protection, from a lending of the jacked during winter to, i don't know, saving them from a flying knife." He chuckled lightly.

Arthur looked at Merlin, who was acting as a scribe, to remind him to write all this down. Merlin nodded, a small pink creeping onto his cheeks. Arthur assumed he was just nervous and made a mental note to discuss that later.

"Then, we tend to give small gifts. This is usually something like a few extra potatoes at dinner, or more feathers for their pillowcase," Joseph continued. "If these are welcomed, it becomes bigger acts of service. Resowing clothes that have had the thread worn out, dusting and polishing without instruction, mucking out their stables if they have any and feeding their farmyard animals."

"After it is sure all these acts are being known, there is the withdrawl period. You leave the person you're courting with time to think, room to breathe. Sometimes by going to taverns or markets. If they come looking for you, then this means their interest in you has been confirmed." Joseph smiled, reminicing on the very night his now-wife had ran into the tavern where he worked, unable to go without him for another moment.

It wasn't until later that night when Arthur had came to the realisation.

Merlin had saved Arthur from murder with only days of knowing one another. Merlin constantly slipped extra dumplings, sausages and bread onto Arthur's plate, despite the horrible rows from Cook Audrey. Merlin was always on top of the feeding schedual for Arthur's dogs and horses, and the tops of even the highest shelves remained dust-free at all times. All those nights of disappearing, all those days spent in the tavern.

Arthur felt his face grow warm.

Not only had Merlin courted Arthur, oh no. Arthur had confirmed his interest. Well, it wasn't like he didnt have an interest, of course he did. But he was completely unaware he had been, essencially, married to his manservent.

Well, what could a king do in this situation?

"𝘔𝘌𝘙LIN!"

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Requests are closed I have four new oneshot on my hands at least!!! thank you @groundbreakingdot872 @larluce @miyriu @247merthur *does a little dance* I had my posting schedule planned through January, then Merthur week came!!!

HELLO lovely people I'm opening requests again (For Merthur whump/hurt/comfort)

So if anyone had any prompts for merther week coming up hit me up! There are three days that could fit my kind of whump/hurt/comfort fics perfectly

day two: court sorcerer!merlin + protective!others

day three: + hurt/comfort

day five: bamf!merlin + angst with a happy ending

PLEASE hit me up if you have any prompts otherwise I will come up with stuff myself!

Come into my inbox. Random rambling is an acceptable kind of prompt! If you dunno if your idea counts feel free to hit me up anyway. I've never had one that does not count. (Or I could not adapt) If you already have requested something, you can again if ya want!

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MERTHUR WEEK 2024

☀️STARTING December 18th - 24th🌑

merthurweek 2024 has risen😈 and as always, i can't wait to see what brilliant creations everyone makes!! i love you all. thank you for allowing me to do this each year!! it’s officially just me this year in name🩷

have fun and enjoy!!💥

FOR FANFIC OR META WRITERS - prompts and/or themes for inspiration:

day one: quest(s) + angst

day two: court sorcerer!merlin + protective!others

day three: hate at first sight + hurt/comfort

day four: “what is that?!” + humor

day five: bamf!merlin + angst with a happy ending

day six: "it wasn’t meant to end this way" + dragons

day seven: magic reveal + canon era

there is an ao3 collection under the name which can be found here 'merthurweek2024’

if you wish to add your fics please put the day and prompt in your summary if posting to ao3.

reminder: merlin/arthur do not need to be the one to say the line or be the things exactly! and the + means and/or. these are mostly for inspiration alone. if you would like to just write modern royalty for day one, for example, and not use angst, then that's perfectly fine.

FOR GIFS/ VIDEO/ ART CREATORS - ideas and/or themes for inspiration:

day one: friends of/with merthur + red color palette (#740938 / #AF1740 / #CC2B52 / #DE7C7D)

day two: any song + orange color palette (#FF885B / #FFE5CF / #557C56 / #33372C) 

day three: symbolism + yellow color palette (#FEFFD2 / #FFEEA9 / #FFBF78 / #FF7D29)

day four: favorite parallel(s) + green color palette (#1A1A19 / #31511E / #859F3D / #F6FCDF) 

day five: why do you still love merlin in 2024? + blue color palette (#DFF2EB / #B9E5E8 / #7AB2D3 / #4A628A)

day six: any quote + purple color palette (#1A1A1D / #3B1C32 / #6A1E55 / #A64D79)

day seven: what went wrong? + white color palette (#F9F5F6 / #F8E8EE / #FDCEDF / #F2BED1) 

Rules:

must be posted on tumblr so i can reblog!

please tag your posts as #merthurweek2024 and/or tag this account directly.

NSFW is allowed, just please tag appropriately.

have fun and enjoy yourself! this week is all about supporting each other and sharing your work!

questions, concerns, or just wanna talk? you can dm or send asks at this account or my main @bellamyblakru