[Fanfic recs] Merlin
R and NC-17 ratings mentioned.
* = Last update (21/07/09)



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Fics by astolat



Arthur/Merlin


Accidental Magic by themollyedge
When Merlin gets a bad cold, he begins accidentally granting Arthur's wishes.


* An Unnecessary Freezing of Water by shinetheway
The next time he opened his eyes he was as cold as he’d ever been in his life. NC-17


And Still by imperfectcircle
In which there is a quest, a test, and maybe some kissing.


Anniversary by thehoyden
All in all, Arthur quite liked birthdays, particularly his own.


Buggre Alle This by Signe
Merlin stands there, as though he's blissfully unaware that he's just been given an order.


Damsel in Distress by thehoyden
Merlin was no expert, but the minstrel troupe's performance in the courtyard seemed to be going fairly well until the dragon landed on the roof of the Great Hall. R


Drastically Redefining Protocol by rageprufrock
In which Prince Arthur meets Merlin and all hell promptly breaks loose. AU, NC-17


* Efficient by seperis
Merlin's found, over time, that there's a relatively predictable pattern to Arthur's bad days, and all of them start with special, deeply familial midday meals with Uther and Morgana.


Happily Ever After, My Arse by hackthis
The first time the dragon told Arthur his destiny was some idiot named Merlin, Arthur laughed.


I'll be the Platform Shoes by raphaela667
In which Merlin is the most harangued PA in Westminister, Arthur is on the back of the backbench, Uther harasses Merlin (though the Queen never does), Morgana is very clever, and the datebook will take its revenge. AU


in fieri by thisissirius
"Thank you," he said. "For drinking the wine."


Increments by b_hallward
Ten times Arthur relied on Merlin's magic and one time he didn't.


Into His Own by sarcasticbabble
Merlin thought nothing of it when Gaius dropped the first clay pot. It was, after all, an empty pot. R


Knowing and Nobility by srin
In which Merlin is oblivious, Arthur is nobly repressed, Gwen knows everything, and Morgana takes matters into her own hands.


Marwnat by ignipes
There is one story they do not tell in Uther's court.


Mirrored Glass by sarcasticbabble
He was supposed to protect his people, starting with his servants and if Merlin believed he couldn't come to Arthur with this then of what purpose was Arthur?


Misrule by thehoyden
"Well," Morgana said, looking pleased, "Maybe Arthur won't actually throw the tourney this year." NC-17


Owning Up by thehoyden
It was true that Merlin was kind of a miserable excuse for a servant, but Arthur was beginning to suspect that something more than his usual incompetence was going on.


Quickening Days 1 | 2 | 3 by mercurial_wit
In which dragons & ghosts & prejudices are confronted, Merlin wears a hat (twice) and a dress (once), Arthur breaks some crockery (lots), there are more pranks than pillowfights but at least one of each, and many secrets are revealed. R


* So Are They All, All Honourable Men by seperis
Considering Arthur's future wife will be chosen less for compatibility than for her political value, Merlin may be the only marriage he'll have that won't end in bloodshed or a great deal of fortifying wine. NC-17


The Breath Before Our New Beginning by such_heights
Magic thunders in his veins now, not like the ripples and aftershocks he's used to, the feeling of potential.


The Chatter of Britain by lynnmonster
Gossip is what binds a court together; gossip, intrigue, and innuendo. R


The Future, And What’s In Between by srin
Merlin doesn’t see the future. Except when he does.


The History of Two Conversations (On Paper) by takadainmate
Books are defaced. But it's all for a good cause. Really.


The Slow Progress of Comprehension by allothi
It seemed like a compromise: Merlin could be a warlock, but only where Arthur could not see. R


* Truth is a Whisper by seperis
Words can also be mightier than the sword. also Merlin/other


Tug-of-war by asinful
Caring for Arthur is never easy. He doesn't make it easy.


Two For One by greensilver
"Yes, fine, there's a lady in the lake and she has your sword."


Underdeveloped Instinct by rin
There are cabbages that try harder to safeguard their own lives than Merlin does. At least cabbages have contrived to smell funny in order to keep people away.


* Warm by penknife
They're not so much lost as gone astray. R



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untitled ficlet by emilyray
"Merlin," said Arthur, "he already yielded!"