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1,300 years after the death of the once and future king and Merlin is living a mundane domestic life in central London. Until a vision strikes him and Arthur is once again back in his life. Thus follows a modern AU which sees Arthur repress feelings like there is no tomorrow and Merlin being so done with his shit. Enjoy!
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Arthur Pendragon has spent his whole life untouched—by kindness, by desire, or anything resembling real intimacy. It never mattered. Not until a certain annoying manservant came to Camelot—Merlin—who disregarded all strict royal etiquette and showed no restraint when it came to sudden, reckless displays of affection. Now, there’s something impossible in the space between them, something Arthur doesn’t know how to name—only that he aches to close the distance.
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A slow-burn touched-starved Arthur Pendragon story.
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Guys, there was only one bed.
Guys, some obscure quest in the cold far-up mountains made them "huddle for warmth".
Guys, they might give in to this farm fantasy of theirs.
Can't I just put all the tropes in there?
This fic is rated MSI for Maximum Self Indulgence.
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Arthur's meddling sister hires him a new assistant. The issue is, Arthur keeps forgetting to introduce himself to them. At this point, it's getting embarrassing – and where do these sandwiches keep coming from?
OR: the author spent her sick day writing nearly 10k of Merthur.
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Merlin sometimes thinks he's been cursed. Not only was he born with extremely powerful magic, he also presented as an omega. A male omega in a world run by alphas that would see him as a prize or trophy, something to tie up and forget about. And now, he's in Camelot, the most dangerous place for someone like him to be. Merlin must keep both of his secrets close to his chest and stay away from Uther and other foes. But why does he feel a pull towards Uther's arrogant alpha son? And why is fate so cruel by pushing them together every chance it gets?
Arthur was comfortable and... not happy, but alright with his position in life. Sure, he didn't always agree with his father's treatment of people suspected of sorcery, but who was he to question the King? Until a scrappy, raven haired peasant calls him out for being an arse and then becomes his servant. But as much as Arthur tries to hate Merlin, he constantly finds himself being drawn to the enigma of a man.
Will they learn to get along? And will Merlin be able to help Arthur become the King he's destined to be?
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"Arthur was certain that Merlin would feel the same undeniable spark that he himself had felt during their Truth or Dare kiss. Arthur knew that if he could kiss Merlin again—proving that Arthur was not a bad kisser, thank you very much—then Merlin would swoon, or whatever the Merlin-equivalent of swooning was."
or, King Arthur is a silly little idiot, and the gang plays Truth or Dare
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- Part 9 of Living's Standalone Merthur Fics
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Merlin finally decides to propose to his king, sorry that they are too idiotic to say "yes" like normal people.
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- Part 32 of MERTHUR SAD AND SOFT
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Gwen has never attended such an important ball before and wishes to look as beautiful as she can, but feels insecure about her place. Fortunately Arthur and Merlin are always ready to love, help and praise their queen!
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- Part 31 of MERTHUR SAD AND SOFT
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When castle gossip reveals an old noble tradition, it threatens to break not only Merlin's faith in Arthur, but the Round Table's as well
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- Part 29 of MERTHUR SAD AND SOFT
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Even before they were a couple, Arthur and Merlin loved to snuggle together under the covers.
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- Part 28 of MERTHUR SAD AND SOFT
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⚠️NOT FINISHED ⚠️
Two sides of the same coin. A repetitive chant but does it mean more then just a destiny? Will there idiotic brains realise that they weren't just idiots they were idiots in love. Will they get past the tangled roots of their familys and friends will they fight for their love or will everything end in a tragedy because everyone still has a destiny wether or not theres more included...
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Arthur has returned, a prophecy has been told, Merlin is fed up with all of it.
Merlin has, officially, given up on waiting for Arthur to return and settled down as small farmer. Everything was Fine, he had his sheep, his herbal garden, his dog, some lovely neighbors and friends. Merlin was Content. Of course it couldn't last. Out of the blue beings from a time long since past starts showing up both friends and foes. And Merlin is in the middle of it having to deal with both a new threat and all his old feelings coming back in full forces.
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When a ghost allegedly haunts Camelot’s halls, the Knights of the Round Table embark on a midnight investigation. Leon’s sceptical, Percival’s hiding on top of the table, Arthur’s hunting for snacks, and Merlin…is why there’s a ghost rumour in the first place.
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- Part 4 of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
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Merlin moved to Camelot as a child with his mother to escape being hunted in Ealodr. On his first night he bumps into an arrogant, pompous, no good golden prince who threatens him with a sword. When Uther pulls him away and bans Merlin from ever coming near his son again, Merlin knows they are destined to be friends.
The boys keep their friendship hidden from the public and grow up together, learning from each other in ways no one else could understand. It was all running smoothly… until Merlin had to save his life using magic, and accidentally cementing his place as Arthur’s manservant. Now the boys have to hide that they even know each other, Merlin’s magic, and any other feelings that may get in the way as they try to guide Camelot into a golden age.OR
Merlin and Arthur meet as boys and grow up together as mates secretly. Eventually Arthur realises that feeling the way he does about Merlin isn’t how a friend should feel and Merlin is obviously clueless. They’re both clumsy idiots and apparently, stupid boys.
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Arthur hates Gwaine.
Well, hate might be a strong word. Mildly despises is likely a more fitting phrase for how Arthur feels about his flippant, impulsive Knight at the Roundtable. Gwaine is one of the best Knight’s Arthur has, strong, fast and courageous to a fault. Gwaine would be easily the first to jump into a battle if he thinks any injustice is being done. That, is why Arthur keeps him around. He acts as a trial run to how Arthur’s people are going to react to every decision and decree he makes. Gwaine will argue, defend and be an all-round pain in the arse until Arthur changes his mind. Arthur, however, would never tell him what a value his council is.
Gwaine is a great, trusted Knight, but Arthur doesn’t trust him with Merlin.
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Arthur thinks Gwaine is trying to steal his best friend and he is not happy. Merlin gets hurt and they realise they're not so different after all.
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A Knight’s Birthday Quest by voice2nw
Fandoms: 炎炎ノ消防隊 | Enen no Shouboutai | Fire Force (Anime)
30 Aug 2025
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Arthur’s eighteenth birthday surprises him with gifts, laughter, and heartfelt gestures from Company 8, while his boyfriend Shinra shows just how well he knows him.
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Set in 1800’s England.
Arthur and Merlin meet each other accidental when they are both strolling the quiet streets late at night, dressed in more common clothing than they are both used to as to not get recognised. But when Merlin finds Arthur at the ball, he is not the same man that he met on those streets.
This Arthur is a terrible person and there’s nothing that can change that. Or so Merlin believes.
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They're just riding through the woods, right now they take the opportunity to be two idiots together.
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- Part 25 of MERTHUR SAD AND SOFT
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Merlin is getting something ready, Arthur is too tired to deal with it now.
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- Part 24 of MERTHUR SAD AND SOFT
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Merlin and Arthur talk about death, but they're idiots and they don't take it very seriously.
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- Part 22 of MERTHUR SAD AND SOFT