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Unforgivable by musicnlyrics37 [PG} l Word count: 1,533
Merlin confesses about Freya.
First Light by suki_blue [NC-17] l Word count: 2,334
It's a risk, just being together, and maybe the cost is too high.
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Pestle and Mortar by Lanky Guy [NC-17] l Word count: 1,724
Arthur gets a rubdown.
Cry Havoc by suaine [R] l Word count: 5,578
"Whatever you do, don't go into my room. We'll take care of it later."
Next Time, I Will Remember This And I Will Say 'No' by paperclipbitch [PG-13] l Word count: 8540
“Arthur wants you to pretend to be him so that he doesn’t have to get married to Princess Helena?”
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Sharp by b-c-draygon [PG] l Word count: 1,427
In the middle of an argument, Arthur reveals something he never expected to.
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Brighter than Diamonds by demon-faiths [PG-13] l Word count: 509
Arthur has a plan.
Prophesy by nekare [PG-13] l Word count: 7,290
In which Merlin dreams, and sometimes, his dreams come true.
Pros and Cons by ravenflight21 [NC-17] l Word count: 7,000
Arthur decides the only way to cure his heartache is to marry right away. But the bride's family are a bit dubious about Merlin.
"Apparently her father doesn’t care if you bugger me - in his enlightened view, I’m just ‘a convenient hole’ - but if I fuck you, he’ll call the marriage off,” Merlin explained.
Lend me your Ears and I'll Sing you a Song by merle-p [PG-13] l Word count: 1,280
Arthur likes Merlin's ears.
I Can See that you're Thinking about Having Sex but I am Not Into you by kathkin [R] l Word count: 3,673
AU. Arthur can read minds.
Mistletoe by lastling [PG-13] l Word count: 547 and its sequel:
MistletwoIt was all Gwen's fault.
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What You Carry With You by ras_fic [PG] l Word count: 3,528
Truth and knowledge are just as heavy as any yoke around the neck. For all Arthur's posturing, he is not Atlas, and he can't shoulder the weight of the world.
In Your Honor by acetamide [PG-13] l Word count: 10, 000+
Arthur doesn't see the flash of the knife.
Merlinella by xaritomene [PG-13] l Word count: 19,225
Merlin, Gwen and Morgana have been "apprenticed" by Nimueh, but when Merlin falls into her bad books, he has to work as a servant in a house where he was previously a favoured member of the household. When Merlin hears of Nimueh's plan to enact some kind of revenge on the King through the King's son, he does everything he can to make sure this prince stays safe. Even if that does mean appearing the these balls as a girl and disappearing at midnight...
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Two Weeks Notice by ras_fic [NC-17] l Word count: 37,444
Merlin works for Arthur. Based on the movie.
Camelot's Sweethearts by mariana_connor [R] l Word count: 63,000+
Arthur is a film star, Merlin is his personal assistant who might, possibly be head over heels in love with him. However, Arthur’s more interested in his ex, Morgana, and then the mysterious Sophia to notice… Oh, and Will is awesome.
Kings Don't Always Need Advice (And Particularly Not This Much) by mariamme [NC-17] l Word count: 30,000+
“Uther Pendragon is an elitist old fool,” Her Highness said sharply, sighing in anger. “But he has a point. So long as the law stands, you are required to comply, or the crown will be forfeit.”
“To Uther?” Merlin said, shocked.
“No, no, don’t be foolish.” Grandmother gave an impatient wave of her hand. “Have your history lessons taught you nothing? He has no more claim to the throne than most commoners, despite what he likes to think.”
“But unfortunately, his nephew does, through an indiscreet relationship between your father’s first cousin Igraine and Uther’s late brother. If you were forced to abdicate for any reason, his genetic claim, bastardized though it may be, places Uther’s nephew directly in the line of succession.”
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'Tis a Pity He's a Whore by xaritomene [Hard R] l Word count: 28,007
Arthur is a rich business man - Merlin is the down-on-his-luck hooker he picks up almost by accident one night. Things Happen Between Them - and not just the things Arthur paid for.
There's No Makebelieving by miafic [PG-13] l Word count: 77, 183
The first time Morgana's step-brother and her flatmate meet, Arthur throws up on Merlin's shoes. And that might be the highlight of their relationship.
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For Worse or For Better by anna_zee [PG-13] l Word count: 20,636
Written for
reel_merlin Take 2 prompt: The Proposal.
Notting Hill by social_retard86 [R] l Word count: ~21,000
Can the most famous film star in the world fall for just an ordinary (well, kind of) guy?
Camelot Needs a Bridge by ansera [PG-13] l Word count: 32,600
Arthur Pendragon's life is changed when he befriends the new geek in school.
Three Tasks by syllic [PG-13] l Word count: 30,930
Arthur is the Royal Arbiter for Suitable Suitors' Disputes. He (and his trusty companion, the golden-dragon-tasselled hat) alone can determine who is fit to woo royal servants and other assorted courtiers in Uther's court.
Starting Over by zafra [R] l Word count: 4,245
Originally posted for a fill on
kinkme_merlin. Arthur and Merlin have been in a secret relationship for a couple of years. Merlin watches their friends share kisses and hold hands, while he has to ignore Arthur by his side. One day after arguing with Arthur, he shouts that Arthur is gay in front of their friends, and Arthur in a moment of rage punches him...
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Inevitable Reality by solarbaby614 [T] l Word count: 10,104
Arthur’s a knight, Merlin’s a druid, Mordred is creepy (and seven) and Morgana takes it all in stride.
Green Chest Monster by ohwhimsy [NC-17] l Word count: 3,616
Originally posted for a fill on
kinkme_merlin. Established relationship. During a stupid game, one of Arthur's friend has to kiss Merlin. He does it in a very passionate way. Arthur might want to punch the guy... ops, he does.
Don't Forget the Rule by anonymous [NC-17] l Word count: 1,831
Merlin walks in on Arthur during a private time.
[the morning after] Let the Sunlight Wash Us Clean by deamsgirl [R] l Word count: 1,364
Arthur cares for Merlin the day after they've had rough/marathon sex.
A Little TLC by anonymous [R] l Word count: 463
Arthur cares for Merlin the day after they've had rough/marathon sex.
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MasterChef This Is Not by phantomjam [NC-17] l Word count: 7,000
Best friends become lovers. By fucking in the middle of Uther's snazzy kitchen and vaguely indicating their feelings through the medium of omelette. Modern AU.
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Learn by Going by amber [NC-17] l Word count: 3,136
Arthur/Merlin, Modern AU. Arthur offers to help Merlin revise for his exams. Grateful for the offer, Merlin writes his notes all over Arthur's gloriously naked body. Because the best way to memorise something is if it's written all over your boyfriend's ribs, right?
Stay by dentedsky [NC-17] l Word count: 1,024
Originally posted for a fill on
kinkme_merlin. Arthur's driving one night and spots Merlin standing at the side of the road in the rain. He gives him a lift and they end up going to a hotel and having incredible sex. Arthur leaves before Merlin wakes up (ashamed about being gay, this was his first time perhaps?) and returns to his normal, boring life but can't stop thinking about Merlin. Then one day a chance meeting leads to a happy ending.
Natural Selection by anonymous [R] l Word count: 11,264
As the lonely bachelor among his group of friends Arthur finally decides to drop his man-whore ways and start seriously dating. Against his better judgement he allows himself to be set up on a serious of blind dates by his friends. The only problem is that he finds himself spending most of his dates either teasing or being completely distracted by the big eared waiter who always seem to be present.
The Pendragon Guide To How Not to Date by definewisdom [NC-17] l Word count: 18,213
Modern day student AU. Still set in Britain. Morgana sends Arthur on some blind dates that don’t go quite according to plan.
What Brings Us Together by stuckinspokane [PG-13] l Word count: 2,750
Arthur was betrothed to Morgana at birth, except she didn't survive, so he became betrothed to Merlin instead.
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What Child is This by lamardeuse [NC-17] l Word count: 30,318
Modern AU. Arthur/ Merlin. A baby.
Numbers and Figures by troygirl68 [NC-17] l Word count: ~26,000
From a
kinkme_merlin prompt, Arthur/Merlin, Modern AU, Uther is violent at home and Arthur has to hide the bruises in school. New pupil Merlin sees through his popular bullshit at once and discovers the truth.
In Which Merlin Stops Arthur's Wedding Without Actually Saying Anything by superfletch [PG] l Word count: 1,568
(see title)
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The Student Prince by Fayjay [R] l Word count: 147,049 (One of my all time favorites!)
A Modern day Merlin AU set at the University of St Andrews, featuring teetotal kickboxers, secret wizards, magnificent bodyguards of various genders, irate fairies, imprisoned dragons, crumbling gothic architecture, arrogant princes, adorable engineering students, stolen gold, magical doorways, attempted assassination, drunken students, shaving foam fights, embarrassing mornings after, The Hammer Dance, duty, responsibility, friendship and true love...
Show of Support by eldee_fic [T] l Word count: 2,640
Arthur/Merlin, modern!AU. After a nasty breakup they meet again at Hunith's funeral.
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Crash Into Me by faeryqueen07 [NC-17] l Word count: 25,700+
Uther has been trying to get Arthur to settle down for quite some time, so when he mentions that they will be having dinner with another young woman, Vivian, Arthur decides that enough is enough. He asks Merlin to pose as his boyfriend and awkwardness ensues. But somewhere down the line, fiction becomes fact.
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Like Grabbing My Heart and Taking My Breath by pandatwirls [PG-13] l Word count: 12,005
Written for
kinkme_merlin for
this prompt: Arthur/Merlin modern!au Merlin has severe asthma and always ends up with breathing difficulties when he looks at Arthur, is around Arthur, is kissing Arthur etc. Inhaler use a must.
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Guys Don't Talk About Feelings by casualtheatrics [PG] l Word count: 1,571
Written for
kinkme_merlin. In which Arthur and/or Merlin is/are too emotionally repressed to actually talk about their feelings, and they find themselves developing a physical language to express how they feel about each other.
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Overboard by shiny_starlight [R] l Word count: 36, 314
Movie Prompt:
Overboard They Meet on Chatroulette by superfletch [R] l Word count: 5,429
They meet on Chatroulette.
Hark the Boar and the Howling Wolf by rotrude [PG] l Word count: 5,940
Arthur provokes another magical being. Merlin steps between him and danger.
Is That Pink Mist (Or Just Dry Lit Ice) by didzease [PG-13/ Soft R] l Word count: 1,113
For the
kinkme_merlin prompt “Arthur/Merlin, the Twist by Frightened Rabbit”.
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Yours by alcetis [R] l Word count: 5,730
Modern AU. The boys have been writing to each other ever since their respective classes participated in a pen pal project when they were in primary school. Perhaps, now all grown up, they finally get the chance to meet?
The Gift by troygirl68 [NC-17] l Word count: 2,600
Written in response to a
kinkme_merlin prompt (
here). On the day of Arthur's coronation it is customary for all members of the court and royal household to give the new king some kind of gift in whatever form the gift-giver chooses. No matter how many times he asks, Merlin won't tell Arthur what his gift is until eventually it's the end of the day and Merlin still hasn't given him a present. Alone together in Arthur's chambers, Merlin finally reveals that his gift is his body for Arthur to do with whatever he pleases.
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Dawning by vensre [R] l Word count: 1361
They're drawn to each other in their sleep. For some reason they have to share a bed. They start out on their own side but by morning they always end up in each other's arms.
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An Unusual Portrait by smallearthcat [NC-17] l Word count: 5,545
Written for the
kinkme_merlin prompt: Tradition dictates that every Pendragon has a portrait done in their image upon their 21st birthday. Uther commissions Merlin to paint Arthur's portrait but Arthur won't stop fidgeting because he has to wear all these heavy, uncomfortable outfits that have been preserved from their ancestors back in the Middle Ages. So Merlin offers to paint him nude instead."
Hit Them With a Shoe by themegaloo [PG-13] l Word count: 6,092
Merlin loses (some) control of his magic, and to his dismay, his magic happily starts doing his chores for him. Bonus points for Arthur walking in to find Merlin frantically shouting at Arthur's armour to stop cleaning itself (or some other task) and he is horribly appalled, but then starts to like all the little things Merlin's magic does for him (e.g. tucking him in at night, cutting his meat for him, etc.). Basically, Merlin's magic is as in love with Arthur as Merlin himself, while Merlin remains furious and in denial.
Merlin Emrys's Biggest Fan by magog-83 [PG] l Word count: 4,201
Written for the kinkmeme
prompt, ‘Arthur/Merlin. Merlin is a world-famous celebrity whom Arthur has been pining after for years. He finally has a chance to meet him (screening? convention? concert? up to you), and on a whim slips him a note with his hotel and room number. Merlin unexpectedly (for both of them) takes him up on his offer.
Buggre Alle This by Signe [PG] l Word count: 11,819
Bodyswap.
Easy There by syllic [NC-17] l Word count: 49,395
Modern AU. Rowing.
Peach, Plum, Pear by sweetestdrain [R] l Word count: 13,550
How in his tenth year of rule King Arthur chose a man to take the role of Court's Magician, and how Arthur made his decision.
Love Is a Grave Mental Disease by knowing-shadows [PG] l Word count: 3,250
Modern-day AU, in which Arthur tries to be romantic for Valentine's Day but everyone, including Merlin, thwarts him.
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The Early Morning Hours by leashy-bebes [PG-13] l Word count: 938
Early morning fluff.
Beltane by astolat l Word count: +30,000 (including sequels)
There is a story that is not told in Ealdor anymore, not for many years now, a story about Beltane Eve.
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Sweltering by astolat [R] l Word count: 1,085
The castle is sweltering in the midsummer heat, stones breathing damply under the sun's height when even the air lies still.
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Favorite by astolat [R] l Word count: 13,276
Arthur was tipped back against the wall, his mouth open for breath and staring at the small arrow-slit window over Merlin's head, trying to work out how it could possibly be that good with Merlin, of all people.
Despoiled by astolat [R] l Word count: 11,392
In which various people become various things they weren't before.
"But I didn't do anything to her honor!" Merlin said.
"Don't say another word, Merlin, I refuse to even defend myself against such accusations," Morgana said.
"Yes, but, I'm the one in the dungeon," Merlin said.
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Reciprocation by astolat [R] l Word count: 8,818
He only meant to complain; you didn't take serving girls on hunting trips, and the alternative interpretation didn't even occur to him until Merlin said indignantly, "I'm not going to do that!"
Injukyoshi by astolat [R] l Word count: 1,694
Fine, so maybe it hadn't been the best idea to attack the giant tentacle monster.
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The Crown of the Summer Court by astolat [R] l Word count: 24,773
"The king sent me to get you," Merlin said, with a tone that implied strongly that he wasn't rolling his eyes where Arthur could see, but just wait until his back was turned. "He said you're to get changed into formal clothes and meet him in the Great Hall, there's a delegation coming from the Summer Court."
Sacrificial Love by rurounihime [light R] l Word count: 8,447
Arthur's been overworking his knights, so they come to Merlin as a last resort.
Ius Primae Noctis by ifyouweremine [NC-17] l Word count: 2,016
In the conquered village of Ealdor, Prince Arthur claims his Lord’s Right to a new bride’s virginity. Merlin convinces Arthur to have him instead.
The Sleeping Beauty by charlottechaos [PG-13] l Word count: 3,700
A plot to put Arthur under an enchanted sleep reveals Merlin's true feelings.
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A Suitable Reward by allothi [R] l Word count: 862
"It's traditional for me to be naked?"
Hidden Talents by gold_macaw [NC-17] l Word count: 840
For
kinkme_merlin prompt: Arthur/Merlin, Merlin sucking Arthur off under the high table during some important meeting/dinner-thing. Would really like it if they weren't in a relationship at all beforehand. After is another story.
Getting Even by gold-macaw [NC-17] l Word count: 1,700
Arthur gets his own back on Merlin for sucking him off in public.
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No Magic Necessary by mskatej [NC-17] l Word count: 7,430
Merlin walks in on Arthur who asks him to give him a hand.
The Prince and His Manservant's Magical Healing Cock by montanaharper [NC-17] l Word count: 2,100 words
As the evening drew on and the feast was served and cleared away course by course, the tales of the travelling storyteller became more and more bawdy.
Let's Stick Together by ravenflight21 [R] l Word count: 3,600
“Oh god, no. Not like that. I don’t do… that… with Merlin.”
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Stress Buster by ravenflight21 [R] l Word count: 2,900
Sometimes, Merlin wished he could do something to ease Arthur’s burden. He could make him laugh - often without even trying - but there didn’t seem to be anything else he could do. Or so he thought.
To Have and To Hold by ravenflight21 [R] l Word count: 6,500
“So who are you going to marry?” Uther demanded.
“No idea, father,” Arthur replied.
Uther thwacked his glove loudly on the arm of the throne. “Then it’ll have to be Morgana!”
Arthur looked horrified. “Morgana - no way, father! I’d rather marry Merlin!"
You Can Pick Your Friends... by mad-maudlin [PG] l Word count: 1,149
On his first day in Camelot, Merlin makes a new friend.
Getting to Know You by mad-maudlin [PG] l Word count: 1,999
Merlin has three conversations about Arthur.
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Revelation by lamardeuse [NC-17] l Word count: 5,400
Arthur asks Merlin to shave him. Revelations happen.
A Point of Reflection by drjenny88 [PG] l Word count: 1,226
Merlin prompts Arthur to do some thinking. Oneshot.
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Externality by zarathuse [NC-17] l Word count: ~9,700
Because, really, why wouldn’t the slash dragon’s fire create a slash sword?
Excalibur by suaine [R] l Word count: 7,371
The legends speak of a sword, beautifully crafted, powerful beyond the imaginings of man.
Standing on the Edge of The Earth by thisissirius [R] l Word count: 1,123
Arthur grits his teeth and feels Lancelot's hands on his back. "I didn't save one to lose another!"
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'Long Live the King' by daisychains123 [PG-13] l Word count: 5,545
The King is dead. Long live the King.
A Particularly Intriguing Haircut by bakaheartsanime [PG] l Word count: 1,666
Merlin gets a haircut and Arthur is strangely bothered.
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Unsuitable by burntotears [R] l Word count: 57,692
Merlin and Arthur have never felt so close or so far from one another. Trials of heart, character and mind will bring about sorrow to all those who are involved. Most importantly, Merlin will find out just what it takes to make a person truly good and Arthur will know what it means to be torn between a love of a father, a love of a friend, and a love of a kingdom.
Awash With Love by burkesl17 [PG-13] l Word count: ~6,000
“I give him this gift Uther. He can only marry for the truest and deepest love. Both on his part and the part of his wife.” When Arthur is cursed the whole of Camelot is determined to find him a bride. Well, all but one person.
Prove All My Hypothesis by minor_hue [NC-17] l Word count: ~13,000
Written for
this kinkme_merlin prompt: Merlin is an emo/scene kid. Arthur is a jock with a secret kink for emo/scene kids. They meet in a club and chaos ensues. Privately referred to as, "Merlin and Arthur are full of feelings."
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The Soft Option by freudian-fuckup [NC-17] l Word count: 5,710
(Modern AU) In which Arthur is busy and Important, Merlin is just plain busy, and everyone is perfectly content with the situation (except for when they aren't).
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Aftermath by shinetheway [G] l Word count: 2,278 (Absolutely love this one)
Arthur always leaves early after tournaments.
Truth is a Whisper by seperis [NC-17] l Word count: 25,221
Words can also be mightier than the sword.
Ten Weeks by shinetheway [NC-17] l Word count: 6,750
He's entirely unused to this.
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Woke Up New by Zee [NC-17] l Word count: 22,083
Merlin and Arthur switch bodies; complications ensue.
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In Want of a Wife by syllic [R] l Word count: 42,805
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Vested Interests by dracosoftie [R] l Word count: ~7,700
When an incident that begins in jest turns into more, Merlin and Arthur find that there are some secrets that don't need to be kept. At least not from each other.
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In the Eye of the Beholder by AccordingToMel [PG] l Word count: 3,707
It wasn’t so much that Arthur didn’t want to hug Merlin as it was that he very much did.
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It’s Dangerous Business, Walking out Your Door by AccordingToMel [R] l Word count: 17,778
In many ways, Arthur was the only thing keeping his sanity intact, while simultaneously being one of the main sources for his inner turmoil. Which was why he needed to get away. He needed some perspective, some time to sort things out and get himself together again. It was only a matter of time before Arthur finally broke him.
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When Trust is a Thing Not Given by aelora [R] l Word count: 6,131
Arthur just wants Merlin to trust him. Merlin thinks that he does.
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Water is Taught by Thirst by aelora [R] l Word count: 10,195
Arthur realizes that whatever Merlin may be to him, there is no point in fighting it.
But How Strange, The Change by robot_sky [PG] l Word count: 1,810
"You should have trusted me,” Arthur says through the dungeon bars. It’s worth knowing that if Merlin’s imprisoned, it’s most certainly Arthur’s fault; and that if he ever gets out he’ll never be welcome alive in Uther’s court.
Epistemology by solarcat05 [R] l Word count: 841
Arthur knows, and Merlin knows he knows, and Arthur knows that Merlin knows that he knows.
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And None But We Can Be Such Kings by janne-d [R] l Word count: ~8,700
Merlin really was the court idiot. Was this what the Dragon had meant by halves of a whole?
Mea Culpa by thisissirius [PG] l Word count: 936
“Do you understand the position you’ve put me in?”
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Shining Pleasure by candy-belle [NC-17] l Word count: 1,610
Merlin takes the lead.
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Unknown Side Effect by elandrialore [R] | Word count: 2,203
The first thing Merlin had learned about magic when he’d gotten to Camelot - aside from the fact that the practice of it could get you killed - was that it didn’t always work as planned.
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Tears by draykonis [PG] l Word count: 306
Arthur can't remember what it feels like to cry. Now he knows.
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Truthspell by vensre [PG-13] l Word count: 4,025
Fill for the
kinkme_merlin #2 prompt: Arthur/Merlin, one of the boys or both are put under a truth spell and end up spilling their secret kinks, and would probably also suit the prompt Arthur/Merlin, Merlin can hear everything Arthur is thinking, in a way.
kinkme_merlin Recs
8x12x8 by skellerbvvt
Imprisonment AU. Uther blamed Arthur for Igraine's death but couldn't bring himself to kill him. Instead he keeps him locked up because Arthur looks just like Igraine and he can't bare to look at him. Uther remarries and has other kids so the heir issue isn't a problem. Merlin comes to Camelot and he accidently comes across the place where Arthur is locked away. They talk through the door and eventually end up falling for each other. Probably sounds cheesy but I'm actually picturing it quite dark and angsty. Bonus points for dirty talk through the door to bring each other off!
Untitled + Broken + Vulnerable Vulnerable!Arthur
Mind GamesMerlin thinks his fantasies of using his magic to turn Arthur into his fucktoy are completely harmless, and after all, Arthur looks so pretty when he begs. What he doesn't realise is that Arthur is experiencing, and enjoying, the fantasies as well.
UntitledArthur finds out about Merlin's magic. He tries his best to be accepting but when he sees Merlin's powers in action and realises just how powerful he actually is, he can't help but be a bit afraid of him (not that he'd ever admit it though!). Merlin soon figures it out and is horrified when he realises Arthur is afraid of him. He decides to show Arthur all the good things magic can do... starting with sex.
Want/Need by zinfic
After battle.
UntitledOne of them is wounded seriously, but survives, the other goes on an avenging rampage.
When Leaves Are In Full BloomArranged marriage.
Sometimes Arthur topsArthur can stop any time he wants, really he can-all right, maybe not, not with the noises Merlin makes while he's being fucked.
Keep Calm And Carry OnMerlin has panic attacks.
Certain Adjustments Merlin can't help fixing Arthur's hair or clothes in public. How does Arthur respond?
UntitledSometimes it's just about the little things, stroking of hair, intertwined fingers, kisses to palms and wrists.
Mr Mathemagician Merlin is really, really smart at maths and Arthur is reluctantly impressed but he's still not dating a nerd who can calculate impressive sums in his head.
Ties That Bind by stardate64783 +
His Master's Voice Arthur ties Merlin face down, spread eagle to the bed, only letting him get off by rutting against the bed while Arthur talks dirty to him. Points if Arthur gets off while doing it
Instruction To Make It PerfectArthur thinks that he is a sex GOD. Merlin is dubious and not impressed. Chaos ensues.
Merlin's CareMerlin's had a rough go of it recently. Desperate to cheer Merlin up, Arthur decides it's time for some TLC and pampering.
All We Know of LoveModern AU. Arthur breaks up with Merlin because of something Merlin did even if deep down he doesn't want to. Merlin is devastated but, as Gwen keeps telling him, he must pull himself together and try to win Arthur's heart back.
A Special Brand of PersuasionModern AU.Arthur decides he wants a pet and is forced convinced by Morgana to adopt from a shelter. Merlin is the endearing but odd shelter volunteer. Arthur wants something purebred and majestic. Merlin keeps herding him towards the misfit pets - the three-legged dogs and one-eyed cats. Cue adorableness.
You'll Never Walk AloneModern Football AU. Arthur is the team captain of a big football club. He's a star player, got big money, big popularity, big house, and big head.
Merlin is the new player the club has bought.
It was a slow burner at first (as usual), but turns out that this Merlin guy is pretty good with ball on his feet (and beautiful too).
A lot of UST (during the goal celebration, all hugging and touching each other with a lot of emotion, or, I don't know, football is UST itself).
Of course, they finally get it on. Changing room? Hotel room when they have an away game out of the city? Their private house? Field?
SprungArthur walks in on Uther... doing stuff. With someone. Or his hand. He obviously is disgusted, what with it being the king and his father, and goes to Merlin for comfort. BIG FAT BONUS POINTS if you manage to include Uther walking in on Arthur/Merlin while they're going at it in the end.
Open Your Mouth And Say -AhMerlin hurt himself on a trip with Arthur, somewhere far away from Camelot (break his wrist, dislocate his shoulder, whatever). His injury isn't serious enough for him to be in real danger, but it becomes complicated for him to do some chores, or even eat or undress alone. Arthur finally decides to help the idiot, because he's noble like that, and Merlin is thankfull until he realizes Arthur may discover his arousal everytimes he's touching him.
Not Much But It's Just Enough To KeepS02E12 coda. Merlin keeps the strip of cloth Arthur ripped off his shirt to bandage him up.
Everything AlwaysArthur knows about Merlin's magic, but hasn't told Merlin he knows yet. After a sorcerer's been caught and killed, he starts having nightmares about Merlin's execution. And he still can't tell Merlin he knows.
Necessary Conforts One of the boys using the other one's chest as a pillow. Bonus for heartbeats and/or slick, sweaty hair.
Ethics of AttractionArthur is a young, promising lawyer. He needs to win his next case to get a job at the best law office in town. Of course, being Arthur, he thinks he's the best man out there. Merlin is waiting in prison for his trial (arrested for don't-know-what-but-something-not-too-serious). Arthur is assigned to Merlin's case as a public defender.
An Exercise In Holding One's BreathArthur has known he was going to marry Merlin since they were little and he said Merlin had stupid ears and Merlin kicked him in the shin. Too bad he never got Merlin to agree to it because they still fight like children.
Nature CallsAU, sharing bathroom.
I'll Be The World's Worst Possible DateArthur makes a living as "Mr. Fix It," a man who gets hired by people that have just recently been dumped by their girlfriend/boyfriend. Arthur dates the ex-girlfriend/boyfriend and becomes the worst date possible, sending the girl/boy back into his/her ex-girlfriend/boyfriend arms. But when Arthur gets hired by Lancelot to get Merlin back, Arthur, for the first time, starts falling for one of his marks.
Broken WingsArthur breaks/destorys/misplaces Merlin's dragon toy.
The Irresponsive SilenceArthur gets badly injured in battle/training/tournament and now he can't wield a sword anymore. A lot of Angst and How can I become a King when I can't even protect the kingdom! Or something like that. Merlin comforts him.
UntitledMerlin accidentally ends up watching Arthur hooking up with a girl, and ends up addicted to watching him hook up with various other girls. Obviously it ends up with actual Merlin/Arthur.
Personalized ServiceArthur is an extremely stressed out executive who has no time for himself. Morgana sends him to a day spa and instructs her massage therapist, Merlin, to give Arthur special attention.
LeoArthur lying with his head in Merlin's lap while Merlin strokes his hair.
Spin The BottleKissing game (with some jealousy thrown in).