A series of short, unconnected, in-canon-reveal stories. Tale 2: Alvarr's attempt to recruit Merlin backfires. Tale 3: Alator investigates why Emrys is failing his destiny, and plans to teach the king a lesson in loyalty. Tale 5: Merlin trades destinies, rather than lives. Mordred becomes Emrys, and Merlin flees Camelot to keep Arthur safe...

Aithusa's actions in Sword in the Stone pt 2 have drastic and far-reaching consequences, though not what anyone would have guessed. "Was it possible to foster such a great love from the seeds of redemption and forgiveness?" Mergana/Arwen

To fortify Nemeth's ties with Camelot after his rescue, Rodor offers Mithian's hand to the one man Arthur respects above all others. For power comes not with rank, but from one's connections. AU from Another's Sorrow, taking Series 5 where I wish it had actually gone. AKA, Where the Heck was Magic and Albion When I Wanted Them!

Sequel to Worst Kept Secrets. In which Lancelot fails miserably to mind his own business, things fall apart, and everyone completely refuses to do what they're supposed to.

Sitting cross-legged on the rug was Arthur, and…he was holding two puppies in his arms.

James Bond returns from a mission with a concussion and degree of memory loss. As he recovers, his legendary skills, charisma, and libido appear to be undamaged but there's a great deal he simply can't remember. 007's colleagues at MI6- most specifically Tanner, Moneypenny, and Q-are encouraged to jog his slowly returning memory. Slowish build, shifting POV.

Collection of drabbles/ficlets/oneshots of the random variety. From dark to fluffy, from angst-y to humorous, any and all characters, pairings, and scenarios. #68. Post Reveal AU. Merlin tries to prepare.

"Why are you here?" It's a favorite question of Q's, especially where 007 is concerned.

An ancient threat arises as a smuggler and a sorcerer join together, and an evil creature is released. Merlin and the others are faced with the kidnapping of Arthur's son while trying to save all of Albion. whump, angst, romance, drama, bromance...a bit of everything. Mergana, Arwen, Many supporting characters based on myths and tales that tie into Arthurian era legends.

Arthur knows and welcomes and appreciates Merlin as his personal sorcerer - and under his reign, Camelot has slowly come to accept the inevitable return of magic. But how will the other kings of Albion react to Camelot's change of policy? - Alined, Odin, Caerleon... sequel to "Refined by Fire" and "Released by Truth". Arwen, Merthian, other non-canon pairings.

Arthur wasn't really being a jerk when he told Merlin to polish his armor. He needed his friend, even though he couldn't manage to tell him why. Takes place during a portion of "A Herald of the New Age" and includes a tag.

Following the events of Season 4, Arthur suspects the one person in the world he thought would never betray him. Merlin is forced to confront first hand the price of not returning magic to Camelot. Morgana faces her own failures.

Merlin's magic can't banish fear, especially the one he keeps hidden from Arthur and the knights. Set between series 3 and 4. Written from a prompt.

Merlin needs help. Freya has a promise to keep. Set during season 4. No slash. Freylin.

' So why don't you tell us all about her' Arthur inclines his head and looks expectantly at Merlin, he is watching him now, his eyes very focused and very cool. And there's something on his face, something Gwen hasn't quite been able to decipher yet, something that reminds her... SO5/ep 8 related and it will be definietly MERTHUR.

Merlin is not the useless idiot that he is assumed to be. This collection will explore times when Merlin surprises people with skills they do not expect him to have. Part 1: Kindness, Part 2: Languages, Part 3: Hard-working

As Morgana and Morgause plot to take over Camelot, Morgana questions if her sister's methods are the only way. When their schemes have far-reaching effects which threaten all of Albion, Merlin has to prove his faith in Arthur is justified. (AU in which Morgana is not suddenly and inexplicably evil.) Merlin/Morgana Gwen/Arthur

Mithian has a secret admirer, Arthur suspects his servant, but he doesn't expect Rodor's ties to Merlin's family history.

The knights protect Merlin for a change.

What if Arthur caught Merlin rescuing the dragon egg leaving both of them to struggle with their damaged friendship and still honour their fathers? Arthur faces kingship without Merlin at his side. Merlin fights for their shared destiny while living as a fugitive. But it will take both of them to stop Morgana's next assault on Camelot. (Arthur/Gwen, implied Merlin/Morgana)

It started as a few tweaks and became a rewrite of Season 5 … what if the last season had not been about Mordred and Arthur's doom? What if Merlin used that great power he has and Arthur showed the sense one would expect of a leader and they built Albion together? Which may not be easy ... (canon divergence, canon compliant, no slash, canonical death, Arthur/Gwen, Merlin/Mithian)

An assortment of short stories featuring Merlin and company

Morgana ponders her future after being deposed and thrown out of Camelot the second time (sequel to His Father's Son Season 4 AU) Merlin/Morgana.

Arthur is well on the way to becoming the type of leader Merlin had always hoped he'd be - one who cares for all of his people. But even so, preparations for Yule festivities along with some unforeseen circumstances result in Merlin taking on too much work. Unfortunately nobody notices until it's almost too late.

Morgana's gaze moved to Gwen, a smile playing on her lips to mask her surprise. "I've been back for almost a year now, yet no one bothered to inform me that you have fathered a child, Merlin, why is that?" In which, adding a child to Merlin and Morgana, anything can happen. However, nothing is like they have expected. Season 3 Mergana AU.

What the people of Camelot lack in common sense, they make up for with strength, courage, and melodrama. But this series of one-shots explores what might happen if our favorite characters made better choices. Spoilers abound. Now: Series Five Sucked. Merlin can do better.

Arthur asks Merlin to prove that he knows some poetry after they were caught by Leon in "Deathsong of Uther Pendragon" (Tag to 5x03) My first Merthur. Nothing too overt...just a lot of slash implications.

If it had been a different Arthur he may have been able to appreciate that Merlin's neckerchief was simply his equivalent of a towel. (Or, a collection of shorts exhibiting the many uses of a certain warlock's neck wear. No Slash)

The warlord Uther Pendragon has one last enemy to conquer before claiming the king's crown, and Arthur is determined to do his part in spite of his youth. The hill known as Dinas Emrys controls the valley, the key to the kingdom of Camelot. There is, however, the question of the druid boy Merlin and where his loyalties lie... there is no victory without sacrifice. A/U!

Just how had Merlin wound up running from Caerleon's men, dressed as a knight? Precursor to episode 4x05 "His Father's Son".

Bk3 of Prophesized. Camelot has slowly adjusted to their new Court Sorcerer and the freedom of magic, but prejudice hides in the darkest shadows, with treason and betrayal at its side. However, when Dark magic gets thrown into the mix and when the witch comes out to play... prejudice really is the least of their worries. Merlin!whump/BAMF; Arthur!whump.

The knights, Arthur and Gwen are planning a surprise for Merlin...only to overhear a shocking conversation between Merlin and Agravaine. Spoilers up to 4x02, really just an excuse to write out a plot bunny I had. Inspired by 'Poison Truth' by Lovable Loner. Warning: Brief but graphic violence. Last chapter AND epilogue are up!

As he watches Merlin go through a difficult time, Leon is forced to question everything he knows about duty and responsibility and the places of servants and nobles in society. Set very early in season 1 canon. Rated T for some abuse.

James wants to figure the Quartermaster out. Q thought he had Bond all figured out already. When Q's expertise is needed to bring down another mastermind, neither of them knows what they're in for. Post-Skyfall. Slash. 00Q.

Camelot had fallen. Morgana was queen. Arthur knew these facts, but nothing worried him more than Merlin. Merlin, with golden eyes, captured during the attack, and who held dangerous knowledge of the elusive Emrys. Time was running out until Morgana found Emrys and went after Arthur. The King could only hope they could retake Camelot in time. Before his servant broke.

Merlin is injured, fatally so, at the edge of a lake. A woman appears and offers to heal him, but Arthur will never trust magic again. Never. ONESHOT.

The untold Merlin/Morgana story. This fic shows their interactions 'behind the scenes' whilst still following the canon story line. We all saw those looks, didn't we? Felt there was rather more going on than the show let us see? Here's the subplot the BBC couldn't show on Saturday tea-time TV. (Book cover by Erin 'whenthestormisthrough')

Destiny isn't a straight path, nor is love. Merlin searches for the the ingredients to cast the spell that will heal Arthur and awaken Leon. Noble! BAMF! Mergana. Inspired by Arthurian legends and tales with a twist.

Merlin must decipher the cure to the poison that slowly drains Sir Leon and Arthur's life, while coming to terms with his new status and being torn between love and duty. Sequel to Two Sides of the Coin and Flipping the Coin. Royal!Merlin, Twists on Arthurian legends and characters.

Merlin and Gwaine are sent on an adventure to discover their past and stay one step ahead of Morgana. Fearing for them, Arthur and the other knights set out to find them, but soon discover much more than they bargained for. Alt version Season 5. Sequel to "Two Sides of the Coin" Angst, Adventure, BAMF, Bromance, Redemption, Twists on Arthurian Legends.

What did happen in the Crystal Cave? How was Merlin able to get his magic back? Is he Immortal? Expanding on the Finale, and following on after a different ending. Multi-chapter work. Merlin-centric. Reveal. Whump. Angst. Bromance. Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Arthur, Freya, Merlin/Freya, Guinevere, Gwaine, Gaius, Percival, Morgana, Mordred, Kilgarrah, Aithusa, Merlin/OC. T for violence

Another divergence from the episode 4.06 Servant of Two Masters. Darkish. Merlin is captured. Emrys is revealed in dreams. Morgana can put two and two together. A fair duel is agreed on. No lies, no disguises this time. Angsty. Merlin/Morgana. Multi-chapter. Completed.

One month. It had been one month since Merlin had disappeared. When Arthur set out to find his missing servant, he hadn't had much of a plan, but he's pretty sure that getting kidnapped and being held for ransom by a morally imbalanced weapons dealer hadn't been part of it. *Friendship, no slash, eventual magic reveal*

After a terrible accident, Merlin is left with no memory of his time in Camelot. Separated from Arthur and all who could tell him who he is, Merlin tries to piece together his life and his loyalties. But loyalties can be influenced; lives can take very different paths to the ones they were destined for. And a lost sorcerer is a very powerful and useful weapon to have.

When Aithusa accidentally summons Freya from the Lake of Avalon, naturally the first thing the Lady of the Lake wants is to see Merlin, but they are captured on their way to Camelot by Agravaine, and Morgana holds them prisoner as bait to lure Emrys into a trap. Can Merlin find a way to rescue Freya and Aithusa without exposing his secret to Morgana? Merlin/Freya Agravaine/Morgana

Chapter One: After the council's routine testing of Arthur, Merlin comforts him in a rather unexpected fashion. Chapter Two: Merlin discovers the best way to comfort Arthur, is with Gwaine.

Sequel to On Shaky Ground! As an army of sorcerers marches on Camelot, Merlin scrambles to come up with a defense strategy. In the meantime: Arthur, newly enlightened about the identity of the mysterious "Emrys," finds hiding his knowledge a little more difficult than he originally anticipated. No slash, as always

This is what happens when Merlin is lost. This is why destinies are never simple. - Reveal fic. Set after Series 4.

Arthur/Merlin Modern AU. In which Merlin is an adorable nerd and Arthur becomes a bit of an internet stalker. And everyone is on tumblr.

AU story. Uther Pendragon gets revenge on sorcercy by twisting it to his own purpose. When he follows up reports of a young sorcerer living in one of the outlying villages, it becomes apparent that Arthur and Merlin's destiny remains entwined. Some Merlin/Arthur slash.

Things happen as implied in the legend. Set after series 4. Arthur is the King of Camelot. Morgana, still evil, returns to the court. Merlin as his advisor is caught in the middle, and the dark game of seduction begins. Hot, angsty Merlin/Morgana. Oneshot.

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! Companion one-shot "Come Fly With Me" now posted!

COMPLETE [Merthur] A list which everyone in Camelot should be aware of, in which Arthur is a prat/possessive and Merlin is stubborn/too endearing for his own good.

There's a fine line between good and evil, and Merlin wonders if he's crossed it. Angst. Missing scenes from 4.13, or AU within the episode itself. No slash.

Stuff happens. Some funny and some terrible. I cordially invite you to read and find out. Warnings: some language and a spoiler for episode 4x03 in the first chapter.

Merlin's new life as Camelot's Court Sorcerer gets rather complicated with the arrival of a family of visiting nobles. Future!fic, companion to A Journey Destined A Journey Forgotten, but can be read as standalone. Spoilers for series 4

Post S3. When a patrol goes missing under strange circumstances, Arthur is determined to find out what happened, and no one can persuade him otherwise. With nothing to go on but a foreboding story, Merlin fears that their luck might finally run out.

The fourth in the 'Obligations' series, set around ep 4x11. Merlin pushes Arthur too far, and emotions run high as Gwaine's deepening feelings are revealed, causing divisions between duty and emotion for everyone involved.

Destiny says they go one way. They say they go another. Merlin/Morgana, 2x03 Divergence AU.

One-shot. Reveal fic/ "scar-revelation" fic. The title is the summary in every way. Hardly an original idea, but hopefully it offers a new spin and flair. More details inside. NO slash.

Set after the end of S3. Merlin is overwhelmed by the demands of his destiny, and doubts his abilities will prevail as the time prophesised draws near. Destinies change. Friendship/bromance. Merlin/Morgana. No slash. NOW COMPLETE.

Part 2 of the 'Life in Moments' Trilogy and sequel to 'A Lion and a Unicorn'. Story told in oneshots, drabbles and longer story arcs across multiple time lines. Contents list is in chapter 101. Believe me, you'll need it.

When Arthur notices the scars on Merlin, he sets off to find out why a servant of all people has such marks and discovers that Merlin might not be all that he seems. Arthur/Merlin

Faced with the harsh reality of another attack on his father, Arthur sets out to complete the Rites of Ascension alone and unaided, but, as he and Merlin discover, he was never meant to succeed alone.

Sequel story to 'Obligations Of An Heir'. As the situations change around Camelot, Merlin ends up in another relationship, which leads him to discover a new world of complications, when his sex-life appears to convert into his love-life.

In which Arthur decides to write the greatest fan-fiction ever, Merlin is scarred for life, and Emachinescat continues to satire everything that just so happens to wander into her line of sight.

Arthur is Assistant Director at a museum of medieval art. Morgana's the senior curator. Lance is the armour specialist, Gwen works with tapestries and textiles. Merlin is a new employee with a reputation for quirky brilliance. My first AU, please review.

She may be a servant to love, but he is a servant to her. Season 2 from Morgana's perspective. Based on a prompt on the dual meanings of servant. M/M. Spoilers for all of S1 and S2.

When Arthur thinks that Merlin and Morgana's friendship has started to push the bounds of propriety, Morgana has to make a decision. M/M.

After vanishing for several weeks, Merlin arrives back in Camelot with a baby.

After getting caught doing 'something stupid', Merlin has to placate Arthur.

Part 1 of the 'Life in Moments' Trilogy. Morgana dreams and in trying to work out what it means she discovers something about Arthur's servant.

Arthur/Merlin:: Everyone is horribly misguided and thinks that Arthur and Merlin are a couple. Arthur and Merlin, armed with nothing but fierce denial, set out to prove everyone wrong..or die trying.

Arthur finds himself breaking the laws of Camelot to save Merlin... and gets the law changed. WARNING: Character death and resurrection