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In Vino Veritas by bravenclawesome
Since that night in the tavern, Arthur has not been able to look at his manservant the same way ever since. Drunk sex, top!Merlin, bottom!Arthur, magic reveal set during 3x04.
rating: M, words: 6k+
Blind Trust by SwitzDandelion
"You know, Merlin, you're the one Arthur should knight. You're the bravest of us all and he doesn't even know it." AU 3x13; Arthur happens to overhear part of a whispered conversation between one of his most loyal knights and his manservant. Arthur POV. Reveal fic. No slash. T for occasional language.
rating: T, words: 23k+
The Dawn of A New Day by Gwenneth
After Camlann, Merlin rushes to save Arthur with the help of an old friend. The challenges continue for the two as they return to Camelot. Will include a larger-scale Camelot reveal, Aithusa and more! SPOILERS 5.13. AU.
rating: T, words: 29k+
Two lovers, One soul by silveralopix
When Merlin saved Arthur he never knew the consequences it would bring, he really didn't! Although everything should be right and happy, it isn't. Merlin has to struggle now to recover from the dreadful events that almost happened and trust himself to depend on others for once. This is a fix-it fic with a happy ending. (Merthur)
rating: M, words: 4k+
Love Lost by Revhead
"Tell me you wouldn't do the same. For the woman you love." Merlin responds differently, revealing how well he truly understands what Mordred is going through. Set during 5x11 The Drawing of the Dark. Merlin/Freya, Mordred/Kara
rating: K, words: 1k+
Another Way by propinatio
Set in 3x02. Merlin confronts Morgana in the crypt and tries to convince her to stop. They both realise that maybe there is another way but Merlin has to make a choice, will he repeat the same mistakes or try something new. And what will the repercussions be?
rating: T, words: 32k+
Only Friend by CaptainOzone
AU 4x13. What if Arthur went after Merlin in the tunnels outside of Ealdor earlier? What would he think of the confrontation between him and Agravaine? And how will he deal with the revelation as they retake Camelot? Reveal-fic... as always. No slash. Thanks to ErinNovelist for the lovely book-cover!
rating: T, words: 65k+
Dragonlord Discovered by luminare91
When he follows Merlin into the Tomb of Ashkanar, Gwaine learns some secrets about his friend. Things only get more complicated when they make it out of the collapsing tomb and find themselves with some company. Now, Merlin must try to explain why he's clutching a dragon egg to Arthur and the knights.
rating: T, words: 7k+, sequels: Emrys Discovered, Destiny Discovered
Give Me a Word, I'll Give You My Worth by serenphoria
Arthur had expected a pep talk from Merlin, but this is not how he saw it going. [Inspired by Season 4 finale summary]
rating: K+, words: 2k+
A Time to Break by finn1013
Takes place a few months after 4.03 The Wicked Day. Haunted by recent events, Merlin takes action. Sad!Unhappy!ReallyNotCoping!Merlin. Angsty!Arthur. GetToIt!Gaius. No slash. Now complete.
rating: K+, words: 10k+
After the Crystal Cave by xxmerthurxx
Set on the Crystal Cave S3 E05 Arthur had heard Merlin using magic when he had been knocked out. This leads to a lot of unexpected events. Spoilers for S3 E5. rated K but might change. SLASH is now featured although it is in small amounts : merthur
rating: K+, words: 20k+
Arthur was a sucker for big ears and soft scales by hoshi'lite
Merlin makes his way back to his room, Aithusa safely hidden in his bag, only to discover the secrets out when he gets there. SPOILERS: 4x04 M/M Relationships Magic!Reveal
rating: K, words: 1k+
The Witchfinder Confessions by MishaMayhem
Based on the BBC!Merlin. Set in the episode The Witchfinder. This is behind closed doors and somethings will most probably contradict the episode. Merlin is feeling under pressure to finally reveal his secret to Arthur. How will Arthur react?
rating: M, words: 8k+
You Honestly Think I'll Let You? by perfectsmuttyvampire
Merlin and Percival, the night before they leave to close the Veil, spend one last night together. SPOILER ALERT for episode 4x01
rating: M, words: 1k+
Not So Blind by Heeroluva
In which Merlin suffers nightmares in the wake of Arthur's near drowning, and Arthur remembers more than he let on. Merlin/Arthur
rating: K+, words: 1k+
Through Golden Eyes by OneDarkandStormyNight
What if Arthur hadn't been completely unconscious when Merlin tried to heal him outside the crystal cave? What if he had heard Merlin using magic spells and realized the truth about his faithful servant...? The Crystal Cave AU. NO SLASH.
rating: K+, words: 20k+
Follow the Leader by Emachinescat
When Merlin follows Morgana to her meeting with Morgause in 3x1, he doesn't know that he, too, is being followed. Arthur is there to witness everything that transpires. Will he be able to rescue Merlin and will he even want to when he finds out the truth?
rating: K+, words: 16k+
Fair Warning by Ice Queen1
One shot set after Crystal Cave. What Merlin would be like if he had a bit of a backbone and the inclination to use it.
rating: K+, words: 1k+
The Tale of Poison by MinxySix
SPOILERS FOR S3E1! What if Arthur had overheard the conversation shared by Merlin and Morgana in her chambers?
rating: K+, words: 1k+
Brave New World by chaletian
AU for Beauty & the Beast. Uther Pendragon remains under the troll's enchantment, until he is released from its spell years later to find that Arthur has been in charge and Camelot is very, very different.
rating: K+, words: 6k+
In Vino Veritas by bravenclawesome
Since that night in the tavern, Arthur has not been able to look at his manservant the same way ever since. Drunk sex, top!Merlin, bottom!Arthur, magic reveal set during 3x04.
rating: M, words: 6k+
Blind Trust by SwitzDandelion
"You know, Merlin, you're the one Arthur should knight. You're the bravest of us all and he doesn't even know it." AU 3x13; Arthur happens to overhear part of a whispered conversation between one of his most loyal knights and his manservant. Arthur POV. Reveal fic. No slash. T for occasional language.
rating: T, words: 23k+
The Dawn of A New Day by Gwenneth
After Camlann, Merlin rushes to save Arthur with the help of an old friend. The challenges continue for the two as they return to Camelot. Will include a larger-scale Camelot reveal, Aithusa and more! SPOILERS 5.13. AU.
rating: T, words: 29k+
Two lovers, One soul by silveralopix
When Merlin saved Arthur he never knew the consequences it would bring, he really didn't! Although everything should be right and happy, it isn't. Merlin has to struggle now to recover from the dreadful events that almost happened and trust himself to depend on others for once. This is a fix-it fic with a happy ending. (Merthur)
rating: M, words: 4k+
Love Lost by Revhead
"Tell me you wouldn't do the same. For the woman you love." Merlin responds differently, revealing how well he truly understands what Mordred is going through. Set during 5x11 The Drawing of the Dark. Merlin/Freya, Mordred/Kara
rating: K, words: 1k+
Another Way by propinatio
Set in 3x02. Merlin confronts Morgana in the crypt and tries to convince her to stop. They both realise that maybe there is another way but Merlin has to make a choice, will he repeat the same mistakes or try something new. And what will the repercussions be?
rating: T, words: 32k+
Only Friend by CaptainOzone
AU 4x13. What if Arthur went after Merlin in the tunnels outside of Ealdor earlier? What would he think of the confrontation between him and Agravaine? And how will he deal with the revelation as they retake Camelot? Reveal-fic... as always. No slash. Thanks to ErinNovelist for the lovely book-cover!
rating: T, words: 65k+
Dragonlord Discovered by luminare91
When he follows Merlin into the Tomb of Ashkanar, Gwaine learns some secrets about his friend. Things only get more complicated when they make it out of the collapsing tomb and find themselves with some company. Now, Merlin must try to explain why he's clutching a dragon egg to Arthur and the knights.
rating: T, words: 7k+, sequels: Emrys Discovered, Destiny Discovered
Give Me a Word, I'll Give You My Worth by serenphoria
Arthur had expected a pep talk from Merlin, but this is not how he saw it going. [Inspired by Season 4 finale summary]
rating: K+, words: 2k+
A Time to Break by finn1013
Takes place a few months after 4.03 The Wicked Day. Haunted by recent events, Merlin takes action. Sad!Unhappy!ReallyNotCoping!Merlin. Angsty!Arthur. GetToIt!Gaius. No slash. Now complete.
rating: K+, words: 10k+
After the Crystal Cave by xxmerthurxx
Set on the Crystal Cave S3 E05 Arthur had heard Merlin using magic when he had been knocked out. This leads to a lot of unexpected events. Spoilers for S3 E5. rated K but might change. SLASH is now featured although it is in small amounts : merthur
rating: K+, words: 20k+
Arthur was a sucker for big ears and soft scales by hoshi'lite
Merlin makes his way back to his room, Aithusa safely hidden in his bag, only to discover the secrets out when he gets there. SPOILERS: 4x04 M/M Relationships Magic!Reveal
rating: K, words: 1k+
The Witchfinder Confessions by MishaMayhem
Based on the BBC!Merlin. Set in the episode The Witchfinder. This is behind closed doors and somethings will most probably contradict the episode. Merlin is feeling under pressure to finally reveal his secret to Arthur. How will Arthur react?
rating: M, words: 8k+
You Honestly Think I'll Let You? by perfectsmuttyvampire
Merlin and Percival, the night before they leave to close the Veil, spend one last night together. SPOILER ALERT for episode 4x01
rating: M, words: 1k+
Not So Blind by Heeroluva
In which Merlin suffers nightmares in the wake of Arthur's near drowning, and Arthur remembers more than he let on. Merlin/Arthur
rating: K+, words: 1k+
Through Golden Eyes by OneDarkandStormyNight
What if Arthur hadn't been completely unconscious when Merlin tried to heal him outside the crystal cave? What if he had heard Merlin using magic spells and realized the truth about his faithful servant...? The Crystal Cave AU. NO SLASH.
rating: K+, words: 20k+
Follow the Leader by Emachinescat
When Merlin follows Morgana to her meeting with Morgause in 3x1, he doesn't know that he, too, is being followed. Arthur is there to witness everything that transpires. Will he be able to rescue Merlin and will he even want to when he finds out the truth?
rating: K+, words: 16k+
Fair Warning by Ice Queen1
One shot set after Crystal Cave. What Merlin would be like if he had a bit of a backbone and the inclination to use it.
rating: K+, words: 1k+
The Tale of Poison by MinxySix
SPOILERS FOR S3E1! What if Arthur had overheard the conversation shared by Merlin and Morgana in her chambers?
rating: K+, words: 1k+
Brave New World by chaletian
AU for Beauty & the Beast. Uther Pendragon remains under the troll's enchantment, until he is released from its spell years later to find that Arthur has been in charge and Camelot is very, very different.
rating: K+, words: 6k+