CaughtInTheRa1nhide bio
 Author has written 4 stories for Merlin. Please PM me if you ever have ideas for a story that you'd like me to write. I'm always looking for prompts! I've published stories for BBC's Merlin, but I'm also interested in Criminal Minds, Avatar: the Last Airbender, London Spy, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy 7 (and its multiple sequels), Noragami, Rise of the Guardians, and many Disney/Pixar films. ~Ra1n Playlist for songs I listen to while writing Everything: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdi8VPUkq2oy6hXcg5i3wnDhMrL6B0OuD My avatar is a photograph titled, "Maybe Tomorrow" by Andrew Pearce. He is an incredible photographer and you should check out his work. I claim absolutely no credit for the photo, although I wish I was so skilled. |
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Please Help My People by M1ssUnd3rst4nd1ng reviews
"What do you want, Merlin? . . . Sorcerers always want something and they usually say what it is once they've revealed themselves. . . Which is it, Merlin? . . . Revenge or power?" In which Arthur questions Merlin's motives once he discovers his magic. Reveal fic. Gen.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 59,005 - Reviews: 248 - Favs: 421 - Follows: 566 - Updated: Aug 4, 2018 - Published: May 30, 2017 - Merlin, Arthur
Looking After by onceandfuturewarlock reviews
Leon can't help but think sometimes how there's no one to look after Merlin. One-shot. Literally just ridiculous fluff.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,105 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 255 - Follows: 61 - Published: Oct 28, 2017 - Merlin, Leon - Complete
Oceans Rise, Empires Fall by A.Diamond reviews
He couldn't breathe as Cenred's fingers twisted tighter in the collar. "You belong to me," Cenred said when Merlin's face was inches from his. His eyes were dark and hot with greed.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,007 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 88 - Follows: 47 - Published: Mar 22, 2017 - Merlin, Arthur, Cenred - Complete
Ablaze by Sjoeks reviews
When Merlin's magic is revealed, Arthur makes a fatal mistake. Merthur Bromance. Whump & hurt!everyone. TWO-SHOT
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 10,666 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 184 - Follows: 105 - Updated: May 2, 2015 - Published: Feb 21, 2015 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Witchfinder: AU by DwaejiTokki reviews
Tag to 2x07. Aredian doesn't believe Gaius' claim to be the owner of the bracelet found in the jar. Merlin is interrogated. Will his innocence be proven before the boy is condemned and burned? Graphic torture and description of wounds, major whump, a bit of BAMF. Complete.
Merlin - Rated: M - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 29,449 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 370 - Follows: 84 - Published: Jan 9, 2015 - Merlin, Arthur, Uther, Gaius - Complete
In Misery by DwaejiTokki reviews
Same story, new summary (can't be bothered to change it in the 1st chapter, though): Merlin, Arthur, and the other knights are held captive by a sorceress. The knights and Arthur await rescue, since Merlin had escaped, but not everything is as it first seems. Of course, matters are further complicated when the sorceress returns from the dead. Warnings: graphic torture, major whump
Merlin - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 16 - Words: 53,769 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 197 - Follows: 99 - Updated: Jan 7, 2015 - Published: Nov 26, 2014 - Merlin, Arthur, Gaius, OC - Complete
Offerings by Stealth Dragon reviews
A collection of answered requests, indulgences and ideas that tickle my fancy. All gen all the time. Ratings, warnings and characters will vary by story, but the rating will never go above T. Labeled complete since, technically, this is a collection of individual completed works.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 18 - Words: 57,296 - Reviews: 515 - Favs: 728 - Follows: 436 - Updated: May 21, 2014 - Published: Oct 24, 2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Only the Worst by FromTheCouncilOfTimeWizards reviews
On a quest, Arthur and Merlin are forced to see each other's worst fears. Reveal!Fic
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,958 - Reviews: 140 - Favs: 737 - Follows: 317 - Updated: Oct 21, 2013 - Published: Oct 11, 2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Don't Ever Change by candymacaron reviews
Merlin visit's Dr. Arthur Pendragon's office determined to make a change for (what he thinks) is the better. Inspired by something my parents once said about Merlin's ears. Warnings: Medical terminology. Body Issues. A short little fic, written for the Camelotdrabble community on LJ as a response to prompt#75, "Nervous".
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,119 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 9 - Published: Sep 26, 2013 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Facing the Truth by Sanguine Ink reviews
"Great, just what he needed, something else trying to off the prat on the way home." Merlin, Arthur, a very large spot of prison-cell-shaped trouble, and a lot to work out. Bromance, no slash, and lots of whump.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 18 - Words: 81,523 - Reviews: 523 - Favs: 951 - Follows: 366 - Updated: Aug 23, 2013 - Published: Jun 27, 2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Reduced to Specimens by JaydeeGrey reviews
Based on what happened after the Nibelheim incident. Sephiroth is dead but there are two survivors. Hojo has found himself some new subjects. Centres mainly around Zack and Cloud. But not as a couple. sorry.
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: M - English - Drama/Horror - Chapters: 52 - Words: 234,085 - Reviews: 819 - Favs: 442 - Follows: 168 - Updated: Jul 25, 2013 - Published: May 15, 2008 - Cloud S., Zack F. - Complete
Fighting Fate by monkey76 reviews
Post 5x03. "Merlin's eyes were wide with pain. 'Arthur,' he gasped. He brought his hands to the sword's hilt in a weak attempt to push it away. 'I am so sorry,' Arthur said, driving the sword deeper." Determined to save Merlin's life, Arthur and the knights set off on a quest to change the future. Reveal. Friendship. Whump.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 20 - Words: 53,173 - Reviews: 456 - Favs: 1,142 - Follows: 570 - Updated: Jul 23, 2013 - Published: Feb 23, 2013 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
In the Shadow of Kings by ultimatefandomfangirl reviews
Arthur has to sack Merlin after he screwed up in front of an important delegation of kings. He doesn't know how he did it, but Merlin is sure he took the slide to hell. Warning:Helpless!Merlin.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 18 - Words: 42,396 - Reviews: 397 - Favs: 420 - Follows: 273 - Updated: May 10, 2013 - Published: Jan 22, 2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
This Is Just The Beginning by MildeAmasoj reviews
Arthur looked up at the sky, trying to hide his wet eyes. The left half of Merlin's chest was covered in a big purple bruise, with five puncture wounds in the center, blood oozing out slowly, but constantly. "I've seen worse. I've definitely seen worse." AU to 4x06. Rated T for character deaths. Reveal!fic. No slash. Some Arthur/Gwen and Merlin/Freya. Mentions of Gilli/Sefa.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,985 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 220 - Follows: 41 - Published: Apr 30, 2013 - [Merlin, Freya] [Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere] - Complete
Ring of Ice by caldera32 reviews
Merlin is immediately suspicious of a visiting noble- little does he know the man also has eyes on the servant.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Horror - Chapters: 33 - Words: 27,568 - Reviews: 394 - Favs: 414 - Follows: 195 - Updated: Mar 28, 2013 - Published: Mar 7, 2013 - Merlin - Complete
The Dragon's Mark by Stealth Dragon reviews
A band of renegade druids kidnap Merlin in order to use a dragonlord gift he never knew he had against Camelot, and end up releasing the dragon within. Gen, friendship.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 16 - Words: 47,702 - Reviews: 409 - Favs: 733 - Follows: 270 - Updated: Feb 12, 2013 - Published: Jan 26, 2013 - Merlin, The Great Dragon/Kilgharrah - Complete
The Things We Do by OliveBranchStories reviews
Arthur has spent his whole life hunting sorcerers and Merlin has spent his whole life running, so when they come face to face down a dark alleyway something's got to give.
Merlin - Rated: M - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,137 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 26 - Published: Jan 30, 2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Merlin's First Christmas by IndiaMoore reviews
It wasn't like Merlin was against Christmas time. Quite the opposite actually, he was mesmerised by the bright colours and joyful faces of children as they discussed what they would like to receive. It's just that he had never had the opportunity to celebrate it.
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,369 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 14 - Published: Dec 25, 2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Meaningless by Writers-Anonymous13 reviews
Aredian is a well-known witch-finder. When he comes to Camelot and immediately homes in on Merlin loyalties are tested and realizations are made. Will Merlin be able to trust his friends to help him? Will his magic finally be revealed? Will he be able to escape the viciousness that Aredian has planned out for him? Tag for S2e7 Torture and some language but not much.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,967 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 55 - Published: Dec 10, 2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
The Sorcerer Hangs at Dawn by Lenle.G reviews
Arthur doesn't know what to think when they drag him in. It's his friend, his Merlin, but a man from the town has told his father that he's a evil sorcerer of some kind. And Arthur knows sorcerer's are evil. All of them... right? So if he's a sorcerer, why is Merlin, sweet, dependable Merlin... so... good? Can Arthur make his mind up on magic in time to save him from the gallows?
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 53 - Words: 48,090 - Reviews: 512 - Favs: 184 - Follows: 150 - Updated: Nov 29, 2012 - Published: Jul 4, 2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
The Prisoner by OliveBranchStories reviews
Arthur, a soldier, has a discussion through a wire fence with a prisoner in a concentration camp about what's right, what's wrong, never giving up and never letting go. One shot. Inspired by 'The Book Thief.'
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,432 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 13 - Published: Sep 1, 2012 - Arthur - Complete
Just a Servant by Gandalf3213 reviews
An incident in a town brings up a fact Arthur had long tried to ignore: his kingdom had a deep-seated prejudice against servants. More than that, Merlin had been involved in this cycle of abuse under Arthur's nose and he hadn't noticed.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 7 - Words: 19,372 - Reviews: 223 - Favs: 853 - Follows: 303 - Updated: Aug 25, 2012 - Published: Jun 8, 2012 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Oubliette by SGE reviews
When Arthur discovers Merlin's magic, he consigns him to the horrors of Camelot's deepest dungeon. But when a curse strikes at the heart of the kingdom, can the King repair the damage he's done, and can Merlin find his way back from the darkness. Post season 4, canon relationships, no slash.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 14,223 - Reviews: 168 - Favs: 426 - Follows: 203 - Updated: Jul 24, 2012 - Published: Jul 2, 2012 - Arthur, Merlin
i will no other to follow me where i'm going by midnightluck reviews
The guards in the towers have special training for talking jumpers down from ledges, just in case. One guard has, for the last few years, seen a certain boy come up to his tower, and realizes Prince Arthur doesn't know a thing. Maybe it's time he does.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,201 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 275 - Follows: 67 - Published: Nov 8, 2011 - Merlin - Complete
For the Love of Camelot by Cassy27 reviews
Camelot is on the verge of falling. As Arthur is too busy trying to safe his land, he barely notices the absence of Merlin. Where is Merlin anyway and what does Uther have to do with his absence?
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 17 - Words: 34,130 - Reviews: 325 - Favs: 314 - Follows: 199 - Updated: May 11, 2011 - Published: Jan 7, 2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
A Gossamer Cage by Spense reviews
Reid learns that family is deeper than just blood. But, as always, Reid has to learn it the hard way.
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 19 - Words: 45,148 - Reviews: 120 - Favs: 467 - Follows: 100 - Published: Mar 23, 2011 - S. Reid - Complete
On Ixchel by Diane Langley reviews
Calvin O'Keefe had woken up exactly 5,879 times in his life but never like this. Oneshot
A Wrinkle in Time Trilogy - Rated: K - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,219 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 10 - Published: Mar 3, 2010 - Complete
Arthur's Silent Guardian by Sydelle Rein reviews
A powerful sorcerer named Emrys resides in Camelot, a silent guardian to Prince Arthur. But why would any sorcerer protect a Pendragon? Candun intends to find out, even if it means kidnapping the prince of Camelot as bait. No Slash! Sequel now posted!
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,196 - Reviews: 294 - Favs: 2,029 - Follows: 449 - Updated: Jan 31, 2010 - Published: Jan 27, 2010 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
For the want of a nail the shoe was lost by LovesAngst reviews
The title is part of an old saying referring to the potentially disastrous consequences of letting seemingly small responsibilities go. Humans are, and have always been the frailest of creatures, Merlin, despite his magic, is no exception.
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,325 - Reviews: 136 - Favs: 481 - Follows: 102 - Updated: Sep 21, 2009 - Published: Sep 10, 2009 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Just one day by Loopstagirl reviews
A bored Arthur decides to be a servant for a day and discovers a few truths about what is really going on.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 9,763 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 867 - Follows: 222 - Updated: Jul 30, 2009 - Published: Jul 23, 2009 - Arthur - Complete
Little Boy Lost by Eligent reviews
The team is called out to find a serial kidnapper and murderer who targets young boys. But how far will the unsub go to find out what the team knows about him? And how far will one agent go to save a lost boy?
Criminal Minds - Rated: T - English - Drama/Crime - Chapters: 4 - Words: 18,438 - Reviews: 231 - Favs: 1,010 - Follows: 177 - Updated: Aug 1, 2006 - Published: Jul 29, 2006 - S. Reid - Complete
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Everything reviews
"Y-you said you would come back." "I know. And I did." "N-no, you didn't." Arthur needs to face his biggest mistake.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 39 - Words: 110,018 - Reviews: 530 - Favs: 410 - Follows: 647 - Updated: Jun 25, 2020 - Published: Feb 17, 2015 - Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Gaius
The Weight of Spring and the Scarecrow King reviews
If he looked up he'd see Arthur, posed like a scarecrow in the hall, watching him with those blank eyes. They'd slow when they passed him, the guards, so that Arthur's gaze drilled into his sloping shoulders, and they would revel in those moments of helplessness before seizing Merlin's wrists and leading him up the stairs. Oneshot. AU. Hurt!Merlin. Enchanted!Arthur. Good!Morgana.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,928 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 9 - Published: Sep 10, 2019
Tis the Season (of asshole strangers and unfortunate colds) reviews
A pompous businessman & a uni student with a cold find their Christmas doesn't go exactly as planned when their train runs late. Now they're stuck sitting next to each other on a station bench. Written for December, because who doesn't like cute, wintery, holiday-spirit-y Merlin and Arthur AUs? Fluff. Pairings unknown.A holiday treat. Updates thru winter. Plot bounces around a bit.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,884 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 47 - Updated: Mar 26, 2018 - Published: Dec 1, 2017 - Merlin, Arthur
Of Things That Go Arthur! In the Night reviews
What if it's Arthur who follows the call of his name to a cave beneath the castle? And what if it's not Kilgharrah who Uther has kept chained there in the dark? Inspired by Whimsycatcher's artwork. Oneshot, but might be the beginning of a collection. Will continue to be marked as "complete."
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Suspense/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,256 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 39 - Published: May 15, 2016
