Dona-chan

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[thatfanfictiongirl76]

Merlin -- Merthur Rec List

I’m pretty sure whoever has watched Merlin is a Merthur shipper, and I’m no different. Merthur has been a favorite pairing of mine ever since I watched the show over a decade ago. I decided to make a rec list of all my favorites. Enjoy!

The Last Great Warlock

By: Thirteen_Winter_Vixens

https://archiveofourown.org/works/8235917

Summary: Every magical being dreads the number, the day, some try to run but Merlin can’t. Being eighteen is dreadful and like everyone else he’s on his way to Camelot. His mother and father had tried to prepare him for life in Camelot, in University, a prison. But Merlin is different from all the others and he feels the pressure from all sides. War is coming and terror, fear and anger are mounting to explosive levels. And to cap it all off, he’s rooming with a prat who he just can’t ignore.

My Comments: So this is a fic that I found a few years back and just fell in love with. I love the plot just as much as I love the romance (yes it is a merthur fic). I love the politics of it all and both Merlin and Arthur are written perfectly. I highly recommend giving this one a shot. The author does have this posted on ff.net under a different name, so I will link that down below.

Status: Complete

Length: 107,034 words

Ff.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385201/1/The-Last-Great-Warlock

Marked

By: Anonymous

https://archiveofourown.org/works/1557332

Summary: Arthur is an infamous movie star and the paparazzi get photos of him where a deranged fan pulled his shirt down and revealed his soul mark, and they are leaked onto the internet via nefarious means. Merlin gets on the internet and is greeted with shady pap photos of, apparently, his soulmate. So how do you contact a practically untouchable person to tell them “Hey, I’m kinda your soulmate maybe?” when hundreds of other people are constantly tweeting them the exact same thing?

My Comments: This is a delightful moviestar!au combined with a soulmate!au. Which, anyone knows, is one of my favorite AU. I found this fic over half a decade ago, and just fell in love with it. I thought all the characters were spot on, and the plot is just to die for. Highly recommend this one guys! This one was written anonymously for a prompt challenge. So we don’t know who the author is, but kudos to them!!! You do need an AO3 account to read this fic.

Status: Complete

Length: 53,626 words

That’s the Spirit

By: CaffeinatedFlumadiddle

https://archiveofourown.org/works/23313574

Summary: In a time of myth and a land of magic, your soulmate's spirit animal looks after you (even after you meet your soulmate). Arthur and Merlin are oblivious fools. We know this. That doesn't change here.

My Comments: In this fic, the premise is that everyone has spirit animals, and you know if you found your soulmate if your spirit animals get along. I have to say that I really enjoy this fic, and the premise of this is hilarious. I have to say that the author did a great job of not only matching the animals but that animal's personalities to Arthur and Merlin. I promise you that you will fall in love with this fic.

Status: Complete

Length: 12,101 words

We Can Always Run

By: Kairennart & Queerofthedagger

https://archiveofourown.org/works/32875066

Summary: Arthur has always had distant dreams of leaving Camelot. They were never more than a wistful fantasy, at least once he grew up. Finding out about Merlin’s magic changes everything though, and not only because Arthur would do more to keep Merlin safe than he cares to admit. What follows are secrets upon secrets, allowing the dreams to slip back in as all his father’s lies unravel around him. Slowly but surely, Camelot feels less like a home and more like a gilded cage, and Arthur isn’t so certain anymore whether he’s the right person to carry this legacy. If he even wants to. One final secret, one opportunity, and suddenly the dreams aren’t mere dreams anymore. Merlin wouldn’t be Merlin if he didn’t follow wherever Arthur goes, and as they try to outrun Uther’s manhunt for them, they have to learn to live a life that’s about more than duty, other’s expectations, and a destiny that has never once cared for them.

My Comments: I just finished reading this fic a few days ago, and I just blew through the whole thing in a matter of hours. I’ve just absolutely fell in love with it. The Merthur romance and the build up to it was just amazing. Not to mention the world building was just phenomenal. I can’t recommend this fic enough!!

Status: Complete

Length: 148,000 words

Memories

By: Shadowglove88

https://archiveofourown.org/works/15945389

Summary: Merlin is tired of the centuries in between reincarnations in which he’s so alone, so he stops looking for Arthur, making a life for himself. And yet Arthur comes back into his life, and even without his memories Prince Arthur is playing for keeps.

My Comments: I absolutely love this fic! I love the author’s concept of reincarnation. Not to mention all the sad Merlin and pining Arthur is just great! I highly recommend this fic if you are looking for Merthur fics in the modern settings. 

Status: Complete

Length: 26,556 words

In My Dreams You’re Golden

By: Definitelynotzets and SparrowRising 

https://archiveofourown.org/works/66239353

Summary: In a world where dreams are the color of your soulmate’s eyes, Arthur has always dreamed in gold. Pity that the eyes of the only person he’s ever really grown close to - his irritating, yet strangely compelling manservant - are blue. 

My Comments: This is an adorable soulmate fic that I just absolutely love. I love how both Arthur and Merlin are head over heels in love with each other yet still in denial. The somewhat slow burn romance is just to die for. I cannot recommend this fic enough!! You do need an AO3 account to read this fic.

Status: Complete

Length: 38,121 words

That Which Cannot Die

By: IILALFAII

https://archiveofourown.org/works/68700216

Summary: When Merlin is lost to Arthur in a way he cannot cope with, the prince is left shattered - adrift in a world colder and lonelier than he ever imagined. But grief is only the beginning. When Merlin returns, unchanged and without memory of being gone, or why, Arthur confronts a truth he never expected: He cannot live without Merlin, for he is the half that makes him whole. Together, they must navigate the revelation of a huge secret, danger, and their own hearts - discovering that love can rise from even the darkest of tragedies, and that some souls are destined to be forever entwined. 

My Comments: This is an absolutely incredible fic with temporary major character death, the character being Merlin. I absolutely love how the author shows Arthur’s grief and then his reaction to Merlin coming back to life. Just be sure to read the tags, because there are some triggers in this fic. 

Status: Incomplete

Last Update: 6/6/26

Length: 88,405 words

The Merlin Club

By: Excited_Insomniac 

https://archiveofourown.org/works/40098771

Summary: Sir Galahad mentions something called the Merlin Club at training one day, and Arthur asks its namesake about it. The answer is not what he expected. 

My Comments: Yes this is just pure smut. But I couldn’t make a merthur rec list without having at least one smutty fic. I definitely recommend giving this one a read!!

Status: Complete

Length: 34,227 words

Over the Glowing Hills

By: Imagined

https://archiveofourown.org/works/44531758

Summary: Merlin, Prince of Dracaneard, only meant to go visit Camelot in secret so he could see the land of prophecy and meet his uncle. He really didn’t intend to save Prince Arthur’s life or be given a job as his manservant for the trouble. But it’s a good way to get to know the prince who is prophesied to unite Albion and bring back magic by Merlin’s side, isn’t it? And it’s not as if Arthur knows that his newest servant is the crown prince to Camelot’s enemy. Surely, this won’t turn ten shades of complicated all too soon.

My Comments: This fic I am still in the process of reading, but what I’ve read so far is just so incredibly good that I couldn’t not recommend it to the merthur list. I love Merlin being a secret enemy prince, not to mention Arthur pining over Merlin is just amazing. I love this fic and all the twist and turns it takes. Trust me, this fic is definitely worth your time. 

Status: Complete

Length: 292,385 words 

What Infinite Heart’s Ease

By: ArcadianMagic 

https://archiveofourown.org/works/497423

Summary: Betrayed by the people he loves best, Arthur finds comfort in the arms of his manservant, Merlin. In the wake of Uther's death, the unrest to the east intensifies and shocking secrets are revealed. As a young king struggling to find his place and control a kingdom on the verge of war, Arthur must decide whether to continue his father's crusade against magic users or place his faith in the one person he thought he'd never trust again. 

My Comments: Be sure to read the warnings in the author’s note. I adore this fic, I love how it shows Arthur’s depression with Lancelot and Guinevere. Not to mention his reaction to Merlin’s magic reveal, and how he and Arthur slowly work past it. I just love everything about this fic and I know you will too. 

Status: Complete

Length: 65,914 words

It Started as a Whisper

By: Cithara 

https://archiveofourown.org/works/59330749

Summary: At twenty-seven years old, Arthur is living in a new area, trying to make friends and trying to sort his life out. After confiding in Merlin that he has no sexual experience, Merlin offers him a 'friends with benefits' situation, which Arthur readily accepts. Of course, nothing is ever so simple, and soon all bets are on as to when they will realise exactly what it is they have and whether they will choose to keep it.

My Comments: Yes, this is a smut fanfiction with plot thrown into the mix. I love how both Arthur and Merlin both fail epically at the “no emotion” part of friends with benefits. Not to mention Arthur raising Mordred, which was unexpected yet absolutely endearing. I love the little family moments that pop up in this fic. And I know you will too.

Status: Complete

Length: 73,533 words

Remember When We Never Faded

By: Gisellelash

https://archiveofourown.org/works/937771

Summary: Merlin and Arthur don't meet in Camelot: they meet near Ealdor. Merlin brings an unconscious Arthur home from battle, but when Arthur wakes, he's forgotten who he is. The closer they become, the more Merlin believes in the world their shared destiny could create. 

My Comments: I love this fic so much, it was one of the first Merthur fics I’ve ever read, and it still holds a place in my heart after all these years. I love the amnesia trope, and the twist of it being Arthur that forgets rather than Merlin is just a delight. I love how the author slowly builds on the romance, and the moments between Arthur and Hunith are just amazing. Definitely read this fic!!

Status: Complete

Length: 37,246 words

[andydona-chan]

This is just something I thought about now that I don't have many things to do other than applying for jobs... (life is being difficult with me)

So these bandits captured the Knights of the Round Table, Arthur, and Merlin, too, of course. These people, however, are not land bandits, and they take the group to their ship. Captive as they are, the knights are sent to the cells; they're expecting a reward to be offered. Arthur, most of all, has been beaten and is, apparently, not a fan of being on board since he is seasick most of the time.

Merlin, being the least dangerous-looking, is not much affected, so he offers to help the crew in exchange for water and food for the group. He's settling himself for abuse, but he wants to work on a plan to escape, and this will allow him to find ways and even know which people would be willing to help him.

Everyone is unhappy with this choice, but Merlin just looks at them, nose and lip bleeding after defending Arthur, and then unties his neckerchief and ties it up over his head. "I've got this," he says, turning around to be a fast learner and savior of the knights.

An adventure featuring the knights singing in the cells, a very dizzy Arthur, a storm, and the greatest wizard to walk the earth, saving the day while looking like a sailor.

Have I presented this idea previously? I don't remember...

[andydona-chan]

Here, have some ghosts. These are for the aGhosto challenge 2026.

[weezord-leezords]

via

[andydona-chan]

What was this doing in my drafts? This was supposed to be a quick reblog!!!

[yourfellowfriendd]

Danny knocked to the ground.

[andydona-chan]

I've got little to show for recently, life is a constant nuisance but here, I just posted a new chapter:

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

[000l]

[000l]

[shrewreadings]

like to charge, reblog to cast.

[1000-life-hacks]

[andydona-chan]

Reverse Merlin Canon!

Where Merlin, prince of the druids, son of King Balinor the dragonlord, has his life change when a blonde boy arrives trying to slay a dragon in their care.

Shortly after, that same boy saves his life from some bandits and gets appointed as his servant. Merlin is really happy about it for some reason, that may have to do with all the magical tasks he ask the servant to complete and he is unable to do.

Secretly though, Arthur Pendragon has escaped his kingdom and accepted this life cause he wants to take his father's throne after he sent his sweet sister, Morgana, to the dungeons when she displayed magic abilities, and he needs to gain the druids trust to attempt an attack.

Cue to learning about the 'non-magic-druids' in the place that become their friends and the 'not-as-powerful' sorcerers that follow Merlin like he is more capable of magic than the magic trick of butterflies he summons for fun in his free time.

[mysticwolfshadows]

Oh my god!!!

So I actually had a fic idea that was basically this, BUT instead Arthur had fled when his uncle Agravaine had led a coup. Unable to trust anyone, Arthur goes to find the one person he knows outside the kingdom, Gaius, who had been his caretaker before Gaius couldn't stand Uther's madness anymore and left. When he finally makes it to Gaius, Gaius does what Gaius does, and insists that Arthur can't let King Balinor or Prince Merlin know who he is, because Uther had killed Queen Hunith not long after Merlin was born.

So Arthur has to pretend not to be of noble birth, all while trying to get an in with the knights, to make allies to help him retake his home. Except then a mistake happens, Arthur accidentally finds a disguised and snuck out Merlin and gets in a fight, and well, Arthur is brought before King Balinor.

And Balinor... Well, he knows something is up with Arthur. But he thinks its just that Arthur is a very dedicated knight hopeful. So he'll be Merlin's manservant, keep an eye on Merlin for Balinor, and then when they know Arthur is trustworthy, they'll see about knighthood.

[andydona-chan]

OMG This!!! Like, its not a fic yet, and ideas can be merged (i wish I had the energy after work to do this!)

I was actually thinking that for this Merlin should have honey gold eyes all the time, but once chosing to help Arthur he has to "hide" his magic and they turn blue, which is something everyone will comment about.

But like, Merlin is worse than Arthur when it comes to set chores for the boy, like 'float those flowers to the side of the walls for the feast of the next full moon', or like, 'why are you taking so long filling in the water for my bath? Don't you know the spell?" and 'go muck the dragon stables'. 😅

And I was imagining poor Morgana hiding her predictions by only saying half truths when asked (cause that would be an advantage for Uther) or making up attacks and misfortune to keep them busy.

But yeah, keep the ideas coming, I know many could get inspiration from this!

[4gifs]

[tragedy-and-time-deactivated201]

Everyone looks worried apart from that guy on the far left.. 

[dehoppus]

i like how the guy on the right is so shocked he becomes a teapot

[worldheritagepostorganization]

World Heritage Post

[all-the-fanfic]

And like the cycle of the year, we begin again (207580 words) by katherynefromphilly Chapters: 39/39 Fandom: Merlin (TV) Rating: Mature Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin/Arthur Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Other(s) Series: Part 1 of We Begin Again Summary:

Set after the Merlin Series 5 Finale "Diamond of the Day". Canon Compliant. In Character. Arthur Pendragon Returns. Cover art by Lao-Pendragon

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For many long years Merlin waited.

For the other part of his soul, for the other half of his life. He was born to serve Arthur. So that meant he was also born to wait. Even if it took a thousand years. Even if the wait seemed never to end.

Until one day, suddenly, it did.

When Arthur stumbles from the Lake of Avalon 1,500 years after his death, he finds a world unlike the one he knew. Faced with the loss of everyone he loved, and the threat of impending prophecy, Arthur must learn what it means to be not just a king, but the Once and Future King. Merlin does all he can to guide him, even as he struggles to hide his love for his king, and his fear of losing him again.

Story includes sass, banter, horseplay, & True Love.

[andydona-chan]

Reverse Merlin Canon!

Where Merlin, prince of the druids, son of King Balinor the dragonlord, has his life change when a blonde boy arrives trying to slay a dragon in their care.

Shortly after, that same boy saves his life from some bandits and gets appointed as his servant. Merlin is really happy about it for some reason, that may have to do with all the magical tasks he ask the servant to complete and he is unable to do.

Secretly though, Arthur Pendragon has escaped his kingdom and accepted this life cause he wants to take his father's throne after he sent his sweet sister, Morgana, to the dungeons when she displayed magic abilities, and he needs to gain the druids trust to attempt an attack.

Cue to learning about the 'non-magic-druids' in the place that become their friends and the 'not-as-powerful' sorcerers that follow Merlin like he is more capable of magic than the magic trick of butterflies he summons for fun in his free time.

[andydona-chan]

How about...

...a Merlin fic where they travel to Ealdor undercover to take care of a creature that's been scaring the people and causing other shenanigans?

They have to stay there for more than a few days cause its a sneaky one. But like Arthur is not focused on teaching people this time and in his new found free time he talks with the townspeople and notice how they avoid Merlin...

They do not talk to him, or ask him help with anything, they ignore him when he is in the room, Merlin seems to only talk with his mother or them and the rest of town only interact with him through others, never directly.

Which becomes obvious to the rest of the group after a while. Asking around and subtly hinting at the behavior they find out that Merlin is considered a changeling by Ealdor's people, which of course explains why they treat him like that, but the stories related make them fear the manservant as they find more and more similar situations that they have lived around him.

Of course Merlin is not a changeling, he is so much more than that, but as the suspicion grows in the group, maybe they'll find out more than what they expect.

[andydona-chan]

Am I crazy? Very. Do i have the time? Not at all. But did I still wrote a song fic based solely on a day dream I had? Yes.

So here it is, the song isn't mine I just like it. It's 'Chained to you' from Savage Garden.

Does it has any background story or a continuation? Only time will tell. But just for a hint on whata going on, let's think Arthur was gifted something that makes his wishes come true, whatever he wants is granted, not even the great Emrys is immune to this old magic. Time can be manipulated with the correct 'prompt'.

“Come on Merlin, there must be a song within all the possible songs in the history of the world, that can explain why you're acting this way, just bring it forth in that mind of yours!”

Oh no. Arthur just didn't know what he had just said, how could this prat be anymore mindless of his own words?

Merlin closed his eyes and pressed his forehead against the wall he had been facing when trying to escape this exact scenario. Ever since getting that special present from a neighboring kingdom, Arthur had been using it non-stop to have his wishes granted. It was a broach that he could attach to his cape or clothes and with just expressing what he wanted, people, things, you mention it, would do as the King wished.

In Merlin's case for example, all the possible songs in the history of the world were ringing in his ears and mind, all lyrics and compositions from centuries of music history, he supposed the golden shine in his eyes would give him away.

Though when the song that fit Arthur's request found him, he was pretty sure it would be obvious, well, maybe, unless he managed to convince him otherwise. Merlin turned around, they were basically within the throne room which gave them space enough, though he would have preferred that the knights were not present.

He snapped his fingers and allowed the magic in the room to work along his own, lights changed and music started playing, drums startled Arthur and the knights, lights changed to something darker with neon colors never seen before, nudging the magic a bit more he got an image of the singer to appear and sing along with him while he subjected himself to expose the scene that had been stuck in his brain since the party where Arthur got that damn broach.

We were standing all alone

You were leaning in to speak to me

Weaving the magic at his will to make it happen Merlin showed a shadow in front of him that seemed to be swaying a little, he made it so it matched the rhythm of the music.

Acting like a mover, shaker

Dancing to Madonna then you kissed me

The shadow leaned forward and kissed Merlin, who gave a step back but left a projection of himself to receive the kiss. He could feel goosebumps as the scene played in front of them and couldn't help but feel nervous someone would recognize when this had happened.

And I think about it all the time

Sweet temptation rush all over me

The shadow stepped back and Merlin made his projection turn pink slowly, as if paint had been poured on him.

And I think about it all the time

Passion, desire so intense, I can't take anymore because

Merlin brought the singer forth in fear his own eyes would stray towards the lyrics target. Trying to consider how safe it was to continue with the description of his recent feelings in a most explicit way.

I feel the magic all around you

It's bringing me to my knees

Like a wannabe

I've gotta be chained to you

Merlin extended his arms and signaled to the magic filling the room, then ran and slid over his knees over the floor with his eyes closed until he landed mostly at Arthur's feet. The part of being chained was figurative, he was bonded by fate already and that seemed to be stronger than chains, which didn't prevent swirls of golden dust to roll around them. While it had taken time for it to be clear, it was something he had to admit had been there since the very beginning.

And when you look into my eyes

Felt a sudden sense of urgency

How could he possibly represent that? He projected scenes of him rushing around the castle, climbing stairs and jumping fences using the projection of himself to make it possible within the room.

Fascination casts a spell and

you became more than just a mystery.

He made his own projection change its expression from troubled with worry to excited as the lyrics sounded around them to represent how he did all this with passion.

And I think about you all the time.

Is this fate, is it my destiny?

For this Merlin risked his projection to use a pose as if asking to the sky on his knees, to a dragon statue in front of him the very same question he had asked himself a thousand of times.

The singer's projection paced the place while keeping the lyrics going, Merlin was so grateful since he wouldn't have been able to explain a voice change.

And i think about you all the time

I'm no longer pretend

to have my hands on the wheel because

He made his projection stand up and run his hands through his hair, wipe his brow and run again around the room but in different scenarios.

I feel the magic all around you

It's bringing me to my knees

Like a wannabe

I've gotta be chained to you

He allowed his projection to repeat the original course signaling the magic in the room and sliding over his knees. Suddenly feeling creative, Merlin made a mirror appear in the middle of the room and his projection duplicated, going in different directions now, which allowed for Arthur's entertainment, who was watching the show enraptured.

I feel the magic all around you

It's bringing me to my knees

Like a wannabe

I've gotta be chained to you

Merlin felt fortune smile at him then, when the knights were summoned out of the room, leaving only him and Arthur in the court room. His projection coming to a parallel next to him.

And i think about you all the time

Yeah, I think about you all the time

(Tell me it's madness, i barely know you)

The last sentence had been pronounced by the projection with a weird voice, mirroring a thought that had been a constant right after he met Arthur.

“Okay, right, but who?” Arthur's voice was heard in the distance.

We were standing all alone

You were leaning in to speak to me

(Ten steps back, you're still a mistery)

The scene from the beginning was projected again, this time taking Merlin by surprise, the shadow in front of him had more detailed features… this was Arthur meddling.

Acting like a mover, shaker

Dancing to Madonna then you kissed me

Merlin stared at Arthur who looked back at him and suddenly felt his stomach turn, Arthur recognized the scene!

I can't take anymore, because

I feel the magic all around you

It's bringing me to my knees

Like a wannabe

I've gotta be chained to you

The projection started its dance again across the room and Merlin allowed panic to invade him, he fought against the magic that had him trapped into this whole mess and managed to free himself using his only remaining instinct: flight. When the lyrics started to repeat he conjured more mirrors around him and commanded fog to raise from the ground. Then he turned around and ran out of the room as fast as he could, he could feel the tendrils of the foreign magic rushing to catch him again, the music still loud in the court room repeating the lyrics that were dropping into the closing of the song.

Merlin made his way as fast as possible to his and Gaius chambers he would gather what he usually use for camping with the king, which fortunately wasright next to the door after their recent return from a hunting trip, not stopping until he was past the castle gates and into the citadel and then made his way to the forest, no horse, nothing else… He was thoroughly tempted to disguise as Dragoon for the rest of his life if necessary.

People would see him, and they would probably inform Arthur about his whereabouts, so he would probably hide in a cave… turn into a non-huntable animal or… a rock… yeah, that would do… would it?

No.

Merlin stopped midway to the physician wing, he had been going ahead of himself with his racing thoughts...

[andydona-chan]

[andydona-chan]

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