Bailieborohide bio
 Author has written 24 stories for Merlin. DISCLAIMER: I acknowledge that the BBC owns the copyright to the television serial Merlin, no infringement upon this is intended. Rejected by Royalty Series contains to date, (April 2013) ten stories. Merely A Monarch Series contains to date, (December 2018) eight stories. First Impressions: a growing friendship. |
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Before I Was Yours by Revhead reviews
Before they swore their allegiance to Prince Arthur at the Round Table, their loyalty had already been earned by the servant at his right hand. From the POV of Lancelot, Gwaine, Percival, Guinevere, Gaius, and finally Merlin himself. **UPDATE** Upon request (though belatedly delivered) a second chapter has been added with Arthur's POV.
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,402 - Reviews: 95 - Favs: 979 - Follows: 217 - Updated: 3/2/2015 - Published: 1/15/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE by weepingelm reviews
Merlin runs into Captain Arthur Pendragon in a park one day and there follows a whirlwind romance. The marry just before Arthur is posted to Afghanistan . He returns a changed man will their marriage survive or will they be torn apart. Major character injury, alcoholic abuse, slash
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 32 - Words: 57,215 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 1/20/2015 - Published: 12/9/2014 - Complete
To Each His Own by Arise Sir Knight reviews
Merlin, an up-and-coming junior investment manager, is transferred to Paris and then...there was Arthur.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 59,353 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 6/29/2014 - Published: 4/16/2014 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Twisted Destiny by Kiva Taliana reviews
Modern AU. A boy called Arthur is kidnapped off the streets, and from that he finds out that people, places and events might not be what they seem. He is due to fight a battle, and everyone involved has their work cut out to get him ready.
Merlin - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 30 - Words: 112,426 - Reviews: 156 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 4/14/2014 - Published: 1/4/2011 - Arthur, Uther - Complete
Picture Perfect by Kiva Taliana reviews
Modern AU. Psychiatrist Arthur Pendragon takes on a new patient, Merlin Emrys, who is the victim of a brutal crime. Arthur's professional and personal life clash as the case in question was investigated by none other than DCS Uther Pendragon.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 85,617 - Reviews: 404 - Favs: 549 - Follows: 361 - Updated: 6/14/2012 - Published: 7/27/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Mine by Jissai reviews
"I'm not a possession, Arthur! You can't continue to threaten everyone I care for!" " I can threaten whoever I like, Merlin."
Merlin - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Suspense - Chapters: 5 - Words: 23,593 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 12/5/2011 - Published: 10/15/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
The Butterfly Incident by bleedforyou reviews
Arthur stared in amazement, a soft endearing feeling coming over him as he watched. Merlin almost seemed to glow and Arthur's heart thudded with an emotion he couldn't name.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,169 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 324 - Follows: 53 - Published: 10/25/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Silence Glows by HeavenlyBodies reviews
Once again, Merlin saves Arthur's life, but at what cost and what gain. WARNING! major injury- hearing loss
Merlin - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,950 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 151 - Follows: 31 - Published: 10/17/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Waking up to you by floating fog reviews
waking up to you never felt so real. Slash
Merlin - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,633 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 8 - Published: 10/15/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Destiny That Darkly Hides Us by Nympha Alba reviews
Arthur and Merlin meet as Cambridge undergrads in 1913, hungry for a real and true connection without secrets. They think they may have found it, but war separates them and it seems unlikely that they will meet again. After all, what are the odds?
Merlin - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 42,285 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 8 - Published: 9/8/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Pianos are Made for Falling by fishwrites reviews
Nodame Cantabile fusion: Arthur is a world-class violinist, trapped in Sydney by his fear of flying. Merlin plays the piano by ear, how he pleases, when he pleases - and really just wants to be a kindergarten teacher. There are certain inevitabilities.
Merlin - Rated: M - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 15,347 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 140 - Follows: 173 - Updated: 8/29/2011 - Published: 9/9/2010 - Arthur, Merlin
The Taming Of The Prat by shadowglove reviews
SLASH. AU. When Merlin has Uther's son hoisted onto him in an effort to 'straighten Arthur out', Merlin's world is turned upside down by the blonde arse, who makes him confused one minute, want to kill him the next, and reluctantly aroused the next...
Merlin - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 35,104 - Reviews: 1006 - Favs: 1,249 - Follows: 1,611 - Updated: 7/29/2011 - Published: 6/21/2010 - Merlin, Arthur
Hostage Situation by Kiva Taliana reviews
Arthur and Merlin are captured by bandits, and negotiating for their safety leaves them depending on each other.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 16 - Words: 46,475 - Reviews: 583 - Favs: 1,233 - Follows: 508 - Updated: 7/21/2011 - Published: 1/23/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Dead by Trevbox reviews
Death doesn't have to come in just one form. Sometimes it's the kind that stares us in the face, broken and alone behind a gaping reach, like that in a gaunt smile of a friend that's no longer there.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,054 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 5 - Published: 6/1/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Between Perception and Deception by Tally-Ally reviews
Arthur thought back to almost a year ago, when Merlin had first gone missing. One day, Merlin was just… Gone. No one knew where he went, or what happened. The servant had simply vanished from Camelot. And yet, there he was, standing right in front of him.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,811 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 40 - Updated: 5/31/2011 - Published: 5/27/2011 - Merlin, Arthur
Forbidden Feelings by littleshyangel reviews
With a secret to keep and a reputation to uphold, it's going to be difficult to live under the same roof for Arthur and Merlin. They will soon realise that not everything is black and white. That in the end, they'll need each other to survive. SLASH. AU.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 35 - Words: 111,241 - Reviews: 581 - Favs: 293 - Follows: 149 - Updated: 5/8/2011 - Published: 2/28/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
A Patient Matter by ExtraordinaryFlux reviews
Merlin is injured and it's Arthur's job to look after him, but who could have caused so much damage in the first place? Rated for safety, not least because of extreme injury mentions.
Merlin - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,979 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 102 - Updated: 3/10/2011 - Published: 8/9/2010 - Merlin, Arthur
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Lasting Impressions reviews
Merlin stands beside Arthur supporting him through fantasy to reality. Sequel to First Impressions.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 44,062 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 4/28/2019 - Published: 3/20/2019 - Complete
First Impressions reviews
The Crown Prince meets the Court Physician's apprentice and is intrigued...
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 20,944 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 12/19/2018 - Published: 12/1/2018 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
A Day in the Life reviews
Merlin stands in while Arthur is occupied by matters of state...
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,740 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/8/2018 - Complete
The Chosen One reviews
Arthur called upon to resolve a situation believes there will be no consequences.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 85,451 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 1/14/2018 - Published: 10/29/2017 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Nosey Parker reviews
Merlin's and Arthur's relationship causes a problem which Arthur takes measures to diffuse, much to Merlin's annoyance and Gawaine's delight...
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 36,790 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 12/18/2016 - Published: 10/31/2016 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
As A Quarry Chased To Earth reviews
The ups and downs of life in Camelot, Merlin protects Arthur's virtue when he is viewed as a suitable son-in-law.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 106,297 - Reviews: 140 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 2/28/2016 - Published: 11/22/2015 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
What's in a Name? reviews
Merlin is entertained by Arthur's memories of his time spent in Quebec, Canada's La Belle Province.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,714 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 6/23/2015 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Forever In My Thoughts reviews
Arthur maintains Camelot's smooth running, allowing him to keep certain priorities straight.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 71,854 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 1/7/2015 - Published: 11/2/2014 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Dumping Merlin reviews
Merlin's existence in the castle is in jeopardy as Arthur's interests are commandeered by a strange knight.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 18 - Words: 67,861 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 52 - Updated: 4/9/2014 - Published: 2/9/2014 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Camelot Games reviews
Once upon a tournament...Arthur and his knights are challenged by all comers
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 19,356 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 1/15/2014 - Published: 12/15/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Merely A Monarch reviews
Merlin runs interference as Arthur the newly crowned monarch, shoulders Camelot's problems...
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 26 - Words: 97,348 - Reviews: 202 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 11/3/2013 - Published: 8/7/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
All of the Above, My Love reviews
Birthdays and Tournaments, Merlin runs afoul of a knight and Uther is like a cat worrying a mouse.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 101,156 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 4/3/2013 - Published: 1/16/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
For Love of a Falcon reviews
The force of nature against the might of knights; Arthur loses it; a mistaken identity and in magical places.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 68,526 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 1/9/2013 - Published: 11/14/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Behold A Pale Love reviews
Knightly encounters, a Friendship revisited, a Promise of donkeys. Sequel to To Love and Be Loved, continuing the Rejected by Royalty series.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 20 - Words: 80,952 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 11/7/2012 - Published: 9/2/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
A Boy Came To Camelot reviews
For love of a falcon: A distraught woman, a caring man and a special child
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 14 - Words: 53,590 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 8/29/2012 - Published: 7/15/2012 - Gaius, Merlin - Complete
To Love and Be Loved reviews
Friends and Lovers; a King's stupidity, a Prince's capture and trustworthy Companions to the rescue. A sequel to For Loving and Saying So, continuing the Rejected by Royalty series.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 75,612 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 7/8/2012 - Published: 5/6/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
For Loving and Saying So reviews
Wedding bells; an unwilling Groom, a reluctant Bride and a distressed Lover. Sequel to Think of No one Else, Love. Continuing the Rejected by Royalty series.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 16 - Words: 60,197 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 4/24/2012 - Published: 3/4/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Welcomed With Love reviews
Arthur was thrilled, Gaius was entranced and Merlin? Well...Merlin was just Merlin! Sequel to Rejected By Royalty
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 50,382 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 29 - Updated: 2/22/2012 - Published: 1/4/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
He Hated Himself reviews
Lacking courage, Merlin turns away...
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 10,098 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 12/18/2011 - Published: 11/30/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Rejected By Royalty reviews
a newborn Heir, a disinterested King, a compassionate Court Physician
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 33 - Words: 97,144 - Reviews: 114 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 11/27/2011 - Published: 8/7/2011 - Gaius, Arthur - Complete
Think Of No One Else, My Love reviews
Camelot: A kingdom, where to stay alive, love must be hidden, even denied.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 56,592 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 11/6/2011 - Published: 9/11/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Be On Your Guard, Love reviews
Loving can be an indictable offense punishable by death...continuing the Rejected by Royalty series.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 36,622 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 9/7/2011 - Published: 7/24/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Raining Cats and Lovers reviews
A cave, a servant, a prince...continuing the Rejected By royalty series
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 18,377 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 7/24/2011 - Published: 6/24/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Out Of The Depths : De Profundis reviews
From the depths of despair to acceptance, Merlin learns to cope.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 26 - Words: 50,058 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 7/17/2011 - Published: 4/6/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
