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41,621 Merlin (TV) stories are open to everyone here, 90% of them complete, mostly in English. The ships readers come back to most are Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) and Merlin/Arthur Pendragon. The average one runs about 5,500 words. Read any of them in your browser, save it as an EPUB, or listen to it.

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Merlin (TV)

Have you Heard

by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle

“They say Emrys tamed the great dragon of Camelot and sired the white dragon of Albion-” “Sired?” Gwaine interrupted “This Emrys fellow is going around siring dragons? How exactly is that happening? Sex with other dragons?” He asked and despite the situation, Merlin flushed. The man in question blinked, looking equally baffled by the question. From the corner of his eye, Merlin could see Arthur pinching the bridge of his nose. “Uh…I actually don’t know.” “But you’re Emrys,” Merlin reminded the imposter with a sigh “You don’t remember siring any dragons?” “I said it was an off day!” The man complained, trying to cross his arms despite being upside down. Merlin took a long breath. Lancelot had already walked away, but that did nothing to hide his howling laughter. Or The knights keep hearing various (dramatic) rumors about the great and mighty Emrys. Everyone is such a gossip. Merlin is trying not to have a heart attack. Lancelot is loving life.

Teen 6.6k words 1 ch Complete 27k kudos

Lancelot is alive · I will never let him die · fight me · Explicit Language· +10 more

Merlin (TV)

True Love

by platonic_boner

AU where soulmates can’t lie to each other. (That’s okay, Merlin wasn’t planning to lie to Arthur anyways! Haha.. ha.. ha…)

Teen 6.9k words 1 ch Complete 26k kudos

Canon Era · Soulmate AU · Angst with a Happy Ending · Mutual Pining· +2 more

Merlin (TV)

Catching Bees with Honey

by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle

“So let me get this straight,” Arthur said, folding his fingers together as the man in front him awkwardly shifted. “You are under the impression if you win the favor of my servant that you will then win my favor?” He asked and the nobleman shifted again. “Well, sire.” He said “That is the common consensus among… The chatter.” “The chatter.” Arthur repeated and his mind flashed to all the kindness Merlin had received from other nobles. Dear God. Or Merlin has all of Camelot (and neighboring kingdoms) wrapped around his finger and Arthur is beginning to resign himself to the fact his servant somehow has more power than he does.

General 5.9k words 1 ch Complete 25k kudos

Explicit Language · i think · I haven't really checked but it's me so · Arthur is shook· +5 more

Merlin (TV)

Next to You (It's the Rule)

by LunaMyLove

Arthur and Merlin have a special relationship. They always have, even when they were prince and servant. While many question it when first noticing, eventually it becomes an understanding in Camelot—and even among some other countries—that where there is Arthur, there is Merlin. And, where there is Merlin, there is Arthur. Or Arthur and Merlin's relationship as witnessed and explained by others. Also, or Five times someone realizes that Merlin is the Queen, one time Merlin realizes it himself, and one time he owns it.

Teen 62k words 8 ch Complete 25k kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Oblivious Merlin (Merlin) · Oblivious Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) · Idiots in Love· +16 more

Merlin (TV)

Dying to Return

by StormDancer

When they try to hang him, he floats. * They put him on the pyre at dawn. He doesn’t burn.

Teen 20k words 1 ch Complete 24k kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Gwaine's cloak is expressive · Arthur is a big ball of angst · BAMF Merlin· +1 more

Merlin (TV)

Sharing is Caring

by platonic_boner

Arthur hadn't really given his soulmate much thought, until he beat a peasant with a broomstick and every blow hurt like he was hitting himself. Arthur is five years old when he learns about his person. The five kingdoms have just seen the worst harvest they've had in decades. Come winter, Camelot is full of hungry citizens coming to ask their king for help, but there's hardly anything in the grain stores to give them. The neighbouring realms aren't doing any better. What Arthur remembers most about it are the things Father tells him to forget - the thin faces of the children staring up at the castle as they're turned away, and the ache in his full stomach every night. When he first complains of the pain, Father looks concerned and has Gaius look him over immediately. “There's nothing wrong with him, sire,” Gaius says, significantly, after examining Arthur. Arthur’s not sure why Gaius is emphasizing it that way, or why Gaius is saying there’s nothing wrong when it hurts so much Arthur just wants to curl up and cry. Father’s frown deepens into an expression of disapproval. Arthur’s not sure what he’s done wrong. Does his father think he’s lying? “I’m not lying!” he says. “It does hurt!” “Yes, Arthur, we believe you,” Gaius says. “I meant that it isn’t from a physical affliction - at least, not on you.”

General 6.1k words 1 ch Complete 23k kudos

Canon Era · Soulmate AU · Soulmates Share Pain · Magic Revealed· +3 more

Merlin (TV)

Thats His Name

by ZairaA

In a world where Arthur and Merlin never went to Ealdor, Merlin is home visiting his mum. People soon are getting annoyed about all his talk about this Arthur chap, they don't believe for a second that Merlin of all people could be close to the king. Until the king pays a visit. Written for prompt #87 at Merlin Muses Prompt Fest

General 6.8k words 1 ch Complete 22k kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon · Humor · Oblivious Merlin · Pining Arthur· +1 more

Merlin (TV)

Fool Me Once

by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle

Arthur could see his father glaring down - face red and eyes narrowed as he looked at Merlin with clear distaste."Once this over, sorcerer...I’ll burn you.""You’ve already tried that," Merlin’s voice answered and Arthur had to bite his fist to keep from making any noise. “You need to accept you can’t kill me… Hand me that blanket, please.”“I’m sure there must be some method… Beheading?”“No, we tried that.”“Hanging?”“I just sort of... Swung there, remember?”There was another pause.“I should have made you keep that dragon below the castle so I could feed you to it.”“Kilgharrah? He won’t eat me, but if you want to torture me than making me listen to his nonsense for an hour might do it.” Merlin said and there was a soft sigh from the other end of the room. “I’m glad you agreed to help me though. Usually I have to do the grunt work of saving Arthur myself.”“I can’t wait to kill you.” OrUther finds out about Merlin’s magic, but can’t seem to kill him. Merlin is just trying to protect Arthur. They become a begrudgingly effective duo. Arthur doesn't understand why they think he isn't noticing this.

Teen 19k words 2 ch Complete 17k kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Angst · Arthur Is Trying · Arthur Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin)· +16 more

Merlin (TV)

Strike of Lightning

by helloearthlings

Uther's commandment was very simple: If there should come a day when Arthur met his soulmate, he would drive a sword through their chest and kill them on sight.

Teen 4.8k words 1 ch Complete 16k kudos

Alternate Universe - Soulmates · Soulmates · Canon Era · Alternate Universe - Canon· +3 more

Merlin (TV)

when the truth comes out

by ingberry

When Arthur wakes up from surgery, completely loopy from the anesthetics, he doesn’t recognise Merlin, but thinks he's really quite lovely.

Teen 1.3k words 1 ch Complete 15k kudos

Alternate Universe - Modern Setting · Fluff · Schmoop · Self-Indulgent· +3 more

Merlin (TV)

Four Days To Fall In Love.

by CupCakezys

In a world where everyone has a soulmate (or two or three), Arthur Pendragon knows he is destined to be alone. For Arthur can see his heartstring, could follow it to where his soulmate lived, and that could only mean one thing. His soulmate had magic, and should they ever meet, Arthur would have to kill them.

Teen 30k words 4 ch Complete 13k kudos

Canon Era · Alternate Universe - Soulmates · Soulmates · Arthur Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin)· +5 more

Merlin (TV)

Its Nice to Finally

by Pendragons Dragonlord (PseudoAuthor)

Merlin's eyes scan the headline. Arthur Pendragon reveals mark in attempt to find the one. "I pity the guy who's unfortunate enough to get him as a soul mate.” In which Arthur is a famous celebrity, Merlin is a beloved teacher, and they break Twitter once. Well, twice. Okay so it's a whole bunch of times actually but it's not their fault. Really it's not.

Teen 15k words 1 ch Complete 13k kudos

Alternate Universe - Modern Setting · Twitter · Angst and Humor · Kink Meme· +5 more

Merlin (TV)

Thick as Sorcerers

by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle

Arthur watched, unable to fully comprehend the events that had seemingly just crashed and burned in front of him rather than calmly unfold. He turned to look at the other knights who only shrugged as Mordred sank lower into his seat, lips pressed into a pout as he picked at his food. “I…” He started and paused, taking a moment to gather his thoughts “Why do you want Merlin to like you so badly?” He finally sighed. Mordred stopped playing with his food, glancing up before looking at the door the servant in question had exited through “Because he’s Merlin.” He said as if that provided any sort of answer. Arthur didn’t deserve this. He did his best to be a good person. Maybe this was some kind of divine intervention saying he needed to up his charity game. He needed to give the lower town a bigger tax break or something. Perhaps ride out and save three more damsels than usual. "He has a point," Gwaine piped up as he inhaled another mead "He is Merlin." Or Merlin hates Mordred and Mordred is determined to put an end to that. Arthur is convinced that this child is after his man.

Teen 24k words 3 ch Complete 13k kudos

Explicit Language · Humor · Attempt at Humor · Angst· +15 more

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