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The Best of Merlin

Focus: TV Shows Merlin, Since: 02-07-13

Founder: Kiki1770 - Stories: 94 - Followers: 105 - id: 105835

For those who want to read long, epic, novel quality Merlin stories. This community includes the best written, most creative plots, and the best portrayal of Merlin-Arthur goodness. Includes Friendship, Slash, Romance, Adventure, AU, Bromance, Angst, Mystery, and so much more! Most stories will be epic in length, completed or nearly completed. No Mergana, Merthian or OC-pairings.

Slightly Biassed by LadyFromPoland reviews

Merlin and Arthur are good friends who created their own show on YouTube. The plan was simple: 1000 episodes. The show has become quite popular but it changed more than just their careers. When the final episode is approaching them, they must decide what to do with their feelings.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,740 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 21 - Published: 9/30/2018 - [Arthur, Merlin] - Complete

A Warlock's Wish by Vividpast reviews

In the midst of capturing a magical creature, Merlin is transported to a world where Camelot is home to thousands of magic-users. Merlin plans to get back to his own reality. To do that, however, he must get inside the castle. The only way in is to pass the Apprentice Exam and be an apprentice to a magic-user inside Camelot court. Should be easy...right? Full summary inside.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Humor/Fantasy - Chapters: 24 - Words: 138,548 - Reviews: 496 - Favs: 331 - Follows: 439 - Updated: 9/4 - Published: 3/31/2016 - [Merlin, Arthur] Ygraine, Balinor

For The Love of Magic by Kiki1770 reviews

Reincarnation! For centuries magic has been hidden and suppressed. Born again in the 21st century, Arthur is destined once more to bring magic back to the world. But first, he needs to find his other half, the warlock of legend: Merlin Emrys. Through his music, Arthur searches for Merlin and relives their final moments. S4 AU. Reveal-Fic! Bamf!Merlin M/A Slash. Edited 3/29/18.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,445 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 187 - Follows: 40 - Published: 12/1/2013 - [Arthur, Merlin] - Complete

Of Swords and Warlords by Jae's Stories reviews

Merlin, Arthur and the Knights are kidnapped by an aging warlord, but what's his end goal and why does he only seem interested in questioning Merlin? Rated T for violence (Merlin!whump) and language. Magic reveal. Complete.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 25 - Words: 41,647 - Reviews: 328 - Favs: 957 - Follows: 717 - Updated: 7/8/2016 - Published: 6/8/2015 - Merlin, Arthur, Gwaine - Complete

Seeing Through the Shadows by taylaca reviews

When someone unexpected arrives in Camelot, Arthur is overwhelmed by the deceptions of those around him. Secrets are revealed, lies are told and friendships are tested. Meanwhile, Morgana enacts a plan to take Arthur's throne. Reveal fic. A sequel to Behind the Shadows.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 28,124 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 197 - Follows: 72 - Published: 3/13/2016 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete

Behind the Shadows by taylaca reviews

Arthur goes on a quest without Merlin and finds himself facing all kinds of deadly trouble, not least of which being the powerful sorcerer named Emrys who just won't leave him alone. Lots of magic and BAMF!Emrys.

Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 20,412 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 267 - Follows: 89 - Updated: 3/13/2016 - Published: 2/13/2016 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete

Walk Softly, Somnambulist by LyricalSinger reviews

Merlin has many secrets: magic, the ability to command the dragons ... sleepwalking. A/N: this story was excellently beta'ed by sarajm whose comments and ideas made it so much better! Special thanks to Wil1969 for the beautiful cover!

Merlin - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 6 - Words: 22,850 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 11/19/2016 - Published: 11/2/2016 - Merlin, Arthur, Gaius, OC - Complete

Changing Destiny by Anoirien89 reviews

At the Lake of Avalon, Merlin's challenge of the Triple Goddess leads to them offering a chance to change Arthur's destiny. Merlin is sent back in time to make the right decisions to bring about the Golden Age of Albion and the return of magic. Can his knowledge of the past help him change the future? Set after the season 5 finale with obvious time travel.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Adventure - Chapters: 29 - Words: 58,135 - Reviews: 227 - Favs: 370 - Follows: 550 - Updated: 5/1/2019 - Published: 1/4/2016 - [Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere] Merlin, Morgana

Overlooked by sarajm reviews

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.

Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 50,936 - Reviews: 596 - Favs: 1,322 - Follows: 674 - Updated: 6/21/2015 - Published: 3/2/2015 - Merlin, Arthur, Gaius - Complete

Ambivalence by PokeyDotes reviews

When a never ending drought plagues Camelot, Arthur and Merlin have bigger problems to deal with than pesky little things like feelings. Arthur and Merlin are clueless, and the Knights are tired of their bullsh#t...written for the Merlin Gift Exchange on AO3.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 57,636 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 35 - Published: 3/26/2017 - Merlin, Arthur, Lancelot - Complete

Knight In Shining Armour by Kiva Taliana reviews

Modern day AU. From the moment they encounter each other Arthur seems destined to become Merlin's knight in shining armour.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 34,690 - Reviews: 239 - Favs: 675 - Follows: 199 - Updated: 1/1/2011 - Published: 11/21/2010 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete

Heartbreak, Secret Friends, and Stupid Doodles by sdrawkcabemdaer5 reviews

Modern uni AU: Merlin has a secret crush on Arthur, who has no idea who he is. When Arthur has a bad break up, Merlin takes it upon himself to cheer him up. Secretly, of course.

Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 37,823 - Reviews: 159 - Favs: 901 - Follows: 168 - Updated: 3/4/2011 - Published: 2/2/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete

Finding Destiny by pumpkinmoose22 reviews

A traitor revealed, a plan foiled, all seems to be - wait, what the -? Merlin is a five year old! What's a king to do? Especially when his crazy half sister is trying to take over Camelot - again!

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 24 - Words: 226,223 - Reviews: 441 - Favs: 600 - Follows: 355 - Updated: 5/19/2017 - Published: 12/1/2016 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete

Saving Destiny by WickedlyAwesomeMe reviews

Their roles may be reversed, but destiny remains unchanged. Now that destiny is being threatened by an old time foe, it is up to Arthur and Merlin to set things back in order. Modern AU. Female!Merlin. Time Travel and Reincarnation Fic. Arthur/Merlin pairing.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 38 - Words: 143,296 - Reviews: 150 - Favs: 351 - Follows: 255 - Updated: 8/19/2017 - Published: 12/1/2016 - [Arthur, Merlin] - Complete

A Fresh Perspective by dr4g0ngrl reviews

De-aged!Merlin, Caring!Arthur, Caring!Knights, Reveal!Fic. If that doesn't say it all, Merlin is turned into a child by ex-druids bent on raising "Emrys" to be their weapon to free magic. Plot is actually just an excuse to write Merlin-as-a-kid fluff. SPOILERS for S4. Set during S4, after episode #whatever, when Elyan is ... you know.

Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 63,017 - Reviews: 738 - Favs: 4,239 - Follows: 1,253 - Updated: 11/26/2012 - Published: 9/3/2012 - Merlin - Complete

Burning Amidst an Ocean by LFB72 reviews

Merlin is tricked, putting himself in danger, and it is up to Arthur to save him. With Merlin weak and vulnerable, will Arthur have it in him to care for his servant? What secrets will he discover? Contains Merlin whump, sick!Merlin, angst and bromance .

Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 25,779 - Reviews: 203 - Favs: 404 - Follows: 232 - Updated: 9/29/2013 - Published: 5/9/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete

A Once and Future Destiny by wryter501 reviews

Arthur stood as if frozen in time, as if the ceiling had dropped down, or he'd been hit over the head with a … tree branch, or… "Don't you know who I am?" he blurted. "Don't you remember me?" Merlin concluded shortly, "Nope." If Destiny has returned the once and future court of Camelot to the world, what does it mean that Merlin doesn't - or won't - remember them?

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 63,930 - Reviews: 363 - Favs: 590 - Follows: 250 - Updated: 4/15/2014 - Published: 11/27/2013 - Arthur, Leon, Merlin, Gwen/Guinevere - Complete

Remember Me by carinims01 reviews

"I want to tell you something I've never told you before... Thank you." It's been fifteen hundred years since those words were spoken, and his friend's deaths still weigh heavily on Merlin's mind. But after all those years of waiting, trying, suffering, they've finally returned. Not just Arthur, but all of them. Even Morgana. And something is horribly wrong. Future fic. No slash.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Friendship - Chapters: 27 - Words: 93,928 - Reviews: 575 - Favs: 723 - Follows: 468 - Updated: 2/22 - Published: 7/25/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete

Guardian Angel by DarkChain reviews

Merlin, a young angel, comes to a private college where he meets his protégé Arthur. But it isn't always an easy task to protect a prat like him. Can Merlin manage his new life as a student and keep Arthur safe at the same time? Without him finding out of course... Trouble is to be expected ;) Modern AU; Angel!Merlin; no slash, just Bromance ; multi-chaptered

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 20 - Words: 87,530 - Reviews: 142 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 79 - Updated: 12/27/2013 - Published: 6/7/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete

Beyond My Touch by Totally-Out-Of-It reviews

AU Arlin SLASH Arthur/Merlin If someone had told me meeting Merlin would change me this much, I'd have gotten them arrested, but I'm starting to like it. I love a challenge & he's worth it - to me. A story about realizing what you never knew you wanted.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 28 - Words: 93,294 - Reviews: 450 - Favs: 414 - Follows: 221 - Updated: 10/20/2010 - Published: 10/20/2009 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete

Overheard by hujwernoo reviews

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!

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 36 - Words: 43,093 - Reviews: 1556 - Favs: 2,853 - Follows: 1,531 - Updated: 11/14/2013 - Published: 5/31/2013 - Merlin, Arthur, Agravaine - 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: 524 - Favs: 961 - Follows: 368 - Updated: 8/23/2013 - Published: 6/26/2013 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete

Legacies by Sandyy reviews

Modern AU. In the year 2058 Uther Pendragon rose up as leader of the common people, defeated the tyrannical sorcerers in power and ruled over a peaceful but militaristic England for 13 years... Until the day Merlin set foot in New London (Camelot), and the most powerful warlock ever to walk the earth met Arthur Pendragon, the man he was destined to serve. (Rated T to be safe)

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 26 - Words: 79,536 - Reviews: 112 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 5/30/2014 - Published: 2/16/2013 - Morgana, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere - Complete

Here we go again by Basil Allegri reviews

Merlin, middle-aged and Arthur's court sorcerer, gets himself stuck in the body of his nineteen-year-old self, and he finds that he'll have to relive his life if he's to have any chance of returning home. That doesn't mean he'll have to do things exactly as he remembers them. Time Travel fic. AU "The Kindness of Strangers"

Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Humor - Chapters: 23 - Words: 114,640 - Reviews: 562 - Favs: 1,307 - Follows: 1,550 - Updated: 12/27/2016 - Published: 3/25/2012 - Merlin

Refuse by EchoRose480 reviews

Arthur awakes to horror beyond which he can grasp. Merlin's eyes are vacant, his pulse nonexistent. How could this have happened? Sequel to Remembrance, detailing the reactions of Merlin's friends to his sudden death. Rated T for images of death, and some heavy emotions.

Merlin - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,839 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 586 - Follows: 133 - Published: 6/15/2013 - Complete

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