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These are my current up-to-date fics as of right now. Probably won't always be up-to-date cause I don't know what I'm doing, so go to my a03 for the most recent stuff. Imma warn everyone most of these are Merwaine as god intended.
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Smiles of Gold Deserve to be Appreciated
5 times Merlin laughed and Gwaine couldn’t keep his mouth shut + 1 time Merlin did it right back i.e. Gwaine’s very important mission! Alternative title: Don’t you know you're beautiful?
Gwaine/Merlin
M | 5,541 | Fluff
What Do You Want?
He was supposed to be happy. He should be happy. He needed to be happy. It was everything. An offer of a job he didn’t, couldn't, even dream he would have carried one day. A hope finally becoming a reality. A future set in gold. A life he never imagined. A promise told to him in that way Arthur always seemed to. As if it were an inevitability. As if there were no decision to make at all. As if it was an apology not needing words. Recognition and so much more. Court Sorcerer. i.e Merlin getting everything he thought he wanted and it not being enough
Gwaine/Merlin
T | 3,505 | Golden Age
Pure as Blood Soaked Snow
White sprouted strikingly against a delightfully messy sea of cropped black locks. Red blossomed sharply on alluring pale features. Frost filled breaths bloomed from a heated, heavenly, heaving chest. And gold flickered in eyes made to be blue. i.e Gwaine learning a few things about Merlin that change everything
Gwaine/Merlin
T | 3,143 | Emotinal Hurt/Comfort
The Choir Sang a Melancholic Hymn
It was scary, really. The sickness of love’s sweet infection that wove its way into Gwaine’s heart. His stomach tumbling, his cheeks blossoming with reds, his pulse threatening to give out every time that smile was pointed at him. i.e. Author is battling a cold and somehow that inspired this.
Gwaine/Merlin
T | 1,029 | Pining Gwaine
My Regrets
T.W. Grief/mourning, references to the end of this fucking awful show that I love way too much! It took well over a full moon cycle for Merlin to be able to push open Gwaine’s chambers door. Well over a moon cycle before he could even make it into the knight’s halls without the heavy weight of remorse and regrets forcing him onto the ground with his breath refused to enter his lungs. Well over a moon cycle of a loud type of grief he was so very unaccustomed to letting see the light of day. i.e Gwaine left behind a letter for Merlin before he left to go try to deal with Morgana. i.e i.e ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow!
Gwaine/Merlin
T | 2,938 | Post Canon
Hot Chocolate on a Winter's Day
He tasted of heat and love and belief and joy and bloody hot chocolate. i.e Author sat in a coffee shop for an hour and came away with this
Gwaine/Merlin
T | 680 | Coffee Shop AU
Scared of the Cold
Darkness crept in like assassins in the night. Sharp and dangerous and deadly, not at all kept at bay by the fanning of the flames Lancelot was attempting to do. With its knives and its detachment it dragged its shadows across of Merlin’s face as if it were trying to paint him in its coldness. i.e after a long night of saving Arthur, Merlin has nothing left in him but the truth
Gen or Lancelot/Merlin
T | 1,026 | Angst
The Salty Taste of Destiny
There was salty water beading down his brow, flowing across his temple, making a trail down his cheek, past his neck before finally soaking into his already damp neckerchief. The uncomfortable feeling of his skin drenched through with sweat. His head foggy and his mind barely gripping onto consciousness. His limbs weighed down and drained quite completely. Every movement feeling like he was moving through honey. His energy near gone. Dizzy and disoriented. Tired. He was so very tired. i.e a rewrite of the scene where Merlin poison's Morgana
Merlin & Morgana or Merlin/Morgana if you want to read into it
T | 2,047 | Episode rewrite
How can we go back to being friends when we just shared a bed?
It was supposed to be simple. The end of the fucking world. No avoiding it, no last minute saves, nothing he could do to stop it, even with all his magic. An inevitability that couldn’t be thwarted. A fate written in the stars according to everyone around him. The meteor was just too big, too fast, too much for him to craft a way to ease its direction, for anyone to break the predictable path. Destined to see the end of humanity with its cold and empty tendrils pointing a line directly at them. And so Merlin did what you were supposed to do when you think you won’t make it to morning. He blew up his entire life. i.e. What do you mean the end of the world didn't happen???? I just had my best friend fuck me senseless????
Gwaine/Merlin
T | 3,934 | Modern with magic AU
You're not Merlin
It was a bit bizarre being like this. Strangeness written in every new muscle, in every lacking weight, in every gained part. Having to change her gait, how she moved, even how she breathed due to the bits she was now lacking and the ones she had sitting weirdly between her thighs. Gwen was trying very hard not to think about it. But well it was a sort of all encompassing thing, being in Merlin’s body. i.e Merwainefest body switch... just probably not in the way you were expecting. Written for day 3: “now it’s time for some fun” + body swap au
Gwaine/Merlin Arthur/Gwen
T | 2,871 | Gwen deserves the world
The Problem with Using Confiscated Spells
So yes, Arthur's life was not at all what he expected it to be. And most of it was not at all his fault. Pulled to the right side of history kicking and screaming. But well, this… this might have been his doing. i.e In trying to get Merlin and Gwaine's head out of their respective asses (and into each other’s asses), Arthur and Lancelot make a terrible mistake.
Gwaine/Merlin Arthur/Gwen/Lancelot
T | 17,901 | Golden Age, Love Spells
The ground that showed us how to stand
How Percival missed the lurking of grief in swimming blue eyes, he would have to leave for another day, unless the guilt wrapped around him tight and suffocated the life from him. i.e Do I even have to say I'm still going through a lot or do y'all get it by now? Also probs important that you read the first 2 of this series otherwise I think you would be really confused Part 3 of Fire catches and water drown
Lancelot/Merlin
T | 3,671 | Grief and Mourning
The water that saw to sink us
It was the ultimate test of patience not to run to Merlin immediately after his outburst. A challenge twisted with guilt and grief and pain. But one that Gwen saw to keeping up. From her and everyone that had been there. Obvious as it was that he needed it after all he revealed. i.e. Author is still going through stuff and had inspiration hit them in the face with a few lovely comments so now they are making this into a series. Also, Gwen is going to get Merlin drunk so he can process things instead of keeping it all to himself. I think you have to read the first in the series to understand this one but if you want to take that challenge up go ahead. Part 2 of Fire catches and water drowns
Lancelot/Merlin
T | 3,579 | Grief and Mourning
The fire that ruined us
The funeral was a solemn event. Everyone quiet and watching the flames lick at a red cape and a gilded sword, enwrapping all that was left from Lancelot in bright light and heated warmth. And well, Merlin hated it. i.e. Author is dealing with some stuff through the use of fictional characters and is taking you all along for the awful clown car of a ride. Part 1 of Fire catches and water drowns
Lancelot/Merlin
T | 1,610 | Grief and Mourning
Hold my love (on the wings of a butterfly)
A girl. A small, tiny, young, cute, little, sobbing girl. That was what Gwaine was left to deal with. In a mess of fire and ash and tortured dead bodies. A practically untouched little one with tears dragging mud down her face. i.e Author finally getting to their Merwaine accidental child acquisition because Merwaine fest forced their hands Written for Merwaine fest 2025 Day 1: accidental child adoption + h/c
Gwaine/Merlin
M | WIP | Accidental Baby Acquisition
It Hurts to be Something (It's Worse to be Nothing) With You
The request was a strange one. He would give this stranger that. He had never been a model before; the odd jobs he was sort of known for, never truly including this. i.e Gwaine gets reincarnated, Merlin stumbles into him
Gwaine/Merlin
T | 2,752 | Modern era
Look how they shine for you
“What happened to the stars?” i.e Merlin and Gwaine dealing with them all coming back.
Gwaine/Merlin
G | 2,217 | Everyone returns
Of Lavender and Perfected Steps
The dance was prepared for them. Laid out step by step from before they were even born. Expected to be performed in its full beauty with not a deviation, nor a missed stride. i.e Morgana and Gwen being in love and Gwaine and Merlin being in love. Plus some dancing.
Morgana/Gwen Gwaine/Merlin
G | 1000 | 1800s
Would you like me to abuse it?
Merlin hated witches. He hated witches and their ridiculous nonsense spells. He seriously was going to have to have a talk with whoever the fuck came up with this one, too cause what the actual hell. Obedience. Some fucking bullshit if you asked him. i.e Gwaine orders Merlin around and Merlin very much likes it
Gwaine/Merlin
E | 6,838 | PWP
Taste of Mothers
"For the first time in a while, this morning was anything but quiet." i.e Hunith finds out about a certain relationship. And basically becomes the only parent to all of Camelot. You don't need to read the entirety of the series before this, but I would at least recommend the Arthur chapter, otherwise you might be confused.
Gwaine/Merlin Minor Gwen/Lancelot/Arthur
G | 4,217 | Attempts at humor
A New Purpose
T.W Passive Suicidal Ideation The tears had dried. Still staining Merlin’s lovely face, framing it in pain and agony, but no longer creating rivers with their treacherous path. Not for a lack of trying, but for a lack of energy. Clear as day in the empty look in his eyes, the sniffles still persisting on each breath. Written for Day 2 of Mercelot Week 2025, for the prompt “do you not get it? we don't ever get a happy ending, we don't ever go home!” + hurt/comfort
Lancelot/Merlin
M | 1,728 | Angst
What you must think of me
The thing was, Merlin didn’t mean for it to happen this way. Sure, it had been a conscious decision on his part, he had actually rolled it over in his head for hours to make sure he was truly doing the right thing, but he didn’t mean for it to be like this. Written for Day 1 of Mercelot Week 2025, for the prompt “it took you almost 4 years to fully trust me, and it took you all of one minute to stop.”
Lancelot/Merlin
T | 2,177 | Hurt Merlin
What you’d do
“Oh” The servant said as if he were completely unbothered by the noise that had spooked the rest of them, all of them grabbing at their weapons. “That would be for me” There was a sly grin growing over his features. “It’s best if you don’t fight it” he glanced at all of them. “They can be so very protective” i.e Merlin kidnaps himself (basically) so he can talk about Lancelot
Lancelot/Merlin
G | 1,551 | Outside POV
Gwaine’s dog named Dog
And how he caused Merlin and Gwaine to meet!
Gwaine/Merlin
G | 1,417 | Modern era (Hot mess Gwaine simping over Merlin)
Drops of Gold
If Merlin were to be honest with himself, a thing he so rarely allowed, he would have not been surprised by it in the slightest. But lies were hard to break, especially when told to yourself over and over again. They have a way of infecting the mind, pointing it further away from reality with every whispered statement.
Gen
T | 1,164 | God Merlin
A beast about to be shot
The sound of boots on stone filled the air. Harsh and angry, which fit the mood just fine. The chill yet to leave his body despite the days of travel back to a warmer climate. Their hearth was full of reds and oranges as the fire blazed and yet Merlin sat cold and empty. Gwaine was upset, of course he was. i.e the author trying to make sense of Merlin's actions in Arthur's bane with a merwaine lense
Gwaine/Merlin
T | 1719 | Emotional Hurt/Comfort
You Jump, I Jump
TW: Suicide A chain-link fence bit into his elbows. Someone had erected it. Probably a long time ago, if the rust coloring it orange were an indication. Most likely not structurally sound enough to hold his weight. But still here he was, trusting it with it. Far too close to the edge, too. And certainly not tall enough, easy enough to hop over. Before safety regulations were imposed, then. Still, someone had put it up, someone had tried to stop the action he was about to take. He wondered if they still would have put in the effort if they knew who they were stopping. What monster they were attempting to keep back. i.e Gwaine flirts Merlin off the edge
Gwaine/Merlin
M | 2357 | Emotional Hurt/Comfort
Bastard is a bad word
Gwaine noticed. Of course, he did. It was quite obvious even with the missing context around the why. Though it had taken him longer than he would have liked to admit. i.e Gwaine takes note of Merlin and reveals a few things to the group. This summary is far too vague, but I can’t think of a better one at the moment
Gen or Gwaine/Merlin (Only if you want to read into it like I do)
T | 1,218 | Fluffy (Kinda?)
I've got you
After six days of being locked up, he could feel it bubbling trying to find an escape but there was nowhere to go. No outlet. It felt like he was being held under. Not able to take a breath. Like his legs were trapped in seaweed and his body was itchy with salt water. And it wasn’t even the worst part. ie babies first a/b/o story ((Pls mind the tags))
Knights of the Round Table/Merlin/Arthur (As in one big polycule), Gwen/Morgana
E | 281,666 | Omegaverse
OoOoFf
”I remember following you. You said you had something for the hangover I was going to have” Something clicked in Merlin’s head, “Oh bugger” Arthur was glaring at him now. “Merlin, what did you do?” I.e Golden age Arthur and Merlin travel back in time hungover and have to figure out how to get back.
Gwaine/Merlin, Gwen/Lancelot/Arthur
T | 58,540 | Time Travel
Arthur and the Round Table
All the boys are in a rock band that has lost its sound. That is until they find out that Merlin is a brilliant piano player. But with Merlin's stage fright to overcome and Gwaine's budding feelings will they be able to keep the band together?
Gwaine/Merlin
T | WIP (15,986 words so far) | Modern Era Rock band
I want to be numb
TW Drug addiction, self-harm, depression It had started innocently enough. A long night leading Merlin to look for a way to stay up just that little bit longer, so he could keep Camelot safe against the attack he knew was coming.
Gen
M | 2,249 | Angst
Tastes of Idiocy
Something was happening. Something was wrong. Gwaine was acting weird. i.e Merlin not knowing he's in a relationship and oppsie accidentally revealing his magic to Gwaine as he goes A prequel to my Taste of Apples fic, which is not required reading to enjoy the rest of this!!!!
Gwaine/Merlin
T | 2,860 | Idiots in love
Taste of Apples
Leon would like it recorded that he is not a snoop. He doesn't enjoy poking around in other people's business. It's just that being head knight comes with lots of responsibilities and that includes making sure that the other knights stay in line. So when he watches the worst prankster of the group of ragtag knights try to slyly sneak out of the castle he does the only thing he can think to do, follow. i.e Leon stumbles across a secret he wasn't expecting. Not the one you're thinking of New and improved with a Percival chapter Oops now I added a Lancelot chapter. Let's see how long it takes me to rewrite the summary And I opp Guess you get Elyan now too. I really need to rewrite this summary but I added Gwen!! Arthur's here now too. I've decided to leave the summary as it is.
Gwaine/Merlin, hints of Gwen/Lancelot/Arthur
T | 8,416 | Fluff with a touch of Angst
Hairy Situations
“Elyan swatted away Gwaine’s sword with his own. They had been at it for a while now and neither one had gained any ground but that also meant that neither had they lost any.” Training goes slightly wrong before Merlin saves the day.
Gwaine/Merlin (I mean you could see it as Gen but why would you)
T | 784 | Fluff
We Listen and We Don't Judge
Just as quickly as it entered the suspicious look on his face was fleeing away and his features were smoothing out into an all-knowing look Gwaine had gotten very accustomed to seeing over the years except now it was too flat, too trusting, too young. "Oh, I see what this is." Gwaine was glad someone did because he had no clue what was going on. "Will put you up to this didn't he" i.e Merlin getting de aged to his teenage years before he came to Camelot.
Gwaine/Merlin, Gwen/Lancelot/Arthur
T | WIP (15,904) | De-Aged Merlin
Did you know?
"The doors burst open and three sweaty knights trampled in. Merlin recognized them as some of Uther's knights, Brunor, Tor, and Hector. They all doubled over completely out of breath. Everyone paused, going quiet, and all eyes went to the three. Eventually, Brunor caught his breath enough to start speaking "Sire... There's... There's a..." Before he could finish Hector the youngest of the group yelled "Dragon!"" i.e Athusia gets spotted by a bunch of knights leading to a few truths even Merlin didn't know.
Gwaine/Merlin, Gwen/Arthur
NR | 42,569 | Dragonlord Merlin
That by Any Other Name
See Merlin was his rose.
Lancelot/Merlin
G | 794 | Angst and Tragedy
Forgot the sun
“Tell me about Freya” i.e a lot of crying and Gwaine getting to hug Merlin
Gwaine/Merlin, Past Freya/Merlin
G | 1,453 | Emotional Hurt/Comfort
I love you like that, I'm a reckless driver
See, Merlin was the type of person who would twist a pop bottle cap open slowly, letting the gas escape without causing a huge mess. And well Gwaine was the type of person to rip the bottle open and be surprised that he got wet. i.e Gwaine simping and Merlin flirting
Gwaine/Merlin
T | 1,664 | Modern Era
Thin Lines
Maybe all those poets were right. There truly was a thin line between love and hate.
Gwaine/Merlin
G | 1,168 | Hurt/No Comfort
I'm not afraid to die
"You would think being slammed up against a wall by Merlin's magic would be the strangest part of Lancelot's day. You would be very wrong." i.e Lancelot convincing Merlin not to kill everyone
Lancelot/Merlin
G | 1,097 | Everyone returns
Don't look at the lights
“The scream when they slapped the cold iron on his wrists still echoed in Gwaine's ears. Then everything had gone sideways. They weren’t helpless without Merlin, not anymore, but it should be pointed out that Merlin was the best at taking on magical threats. The knights tried their best but with Merlin falling to whatever spell they placed on him it didn't take long for the rest to start dropping like flies.” i.e a captured fic but make it worse
Gen
M | 9,955 | Whump
What if we just stopped?
“In Albion’s greatest time of need he shall rise again” Well what if that time came again and again? And what if this time he didn’t rise alone?
Gwen/Arthur
T | 1,775 | Everyone returns
Why are you like this?
So when the tavern brawl breaks out, he shouldn't have been surprised that he could see plates flying without being touched. He just sighed to himself and hoped in the chaos nobody else noticed. He saw their new acquaintance talk to Merlin at the bar while Arthur fought off three burley men at once. He turned away for one second to punch one chap square in the nose before looking back just in time to see a slight blush paint his manservant's cheeks. ie the episode Gwaine if Arthur knew about Merlin's magic and make it merwaine because I love them ieie the episode Gwaine if BBC weren't cowards
Gwaine/Merlin, Gwen/Arthur
T | 7,361 | Modeled after the episode Gwaine
The signs written in flesh
TW for cutting, past suicide attempts, suicidal ideology, and depression. He raises his bleeding arm to try to stop the attack, but it never comes. Instead, his blood runs cold as he takes in the very mad-looking knight in front of him. Shit. ”Just what do you think you're doing” his voice was coming through his clenched teeth barely above a whisper his hands kept clenching and unclenching at his sides. ”Gwaine I…I can explain” i.e. Merlin takes his failures out on his skin. Gwaine notices.
Gen (Could be Gwaine/Merlin)
M | 1,966 | Hurt Merlin
Flying High
The sensation of skin on skin was mesmerizing. The feeling of Gwaine's mouth was enchanting as he opened his lips to deepen the kiss. Gwaine's hair falling on his face was spellbinding and the scrape of his beard on his chin was totally fascinating.
Gwaine/Merlin
M | 369 | This one's just horny
The devil you forgot
"Arthur took one look at that unmerlin like grin and knew something was wrong. Before he could as much as stand up Merlin's eyes shifted to gold and the floor cracked. That awful grin extended as vines erupted out of the new Earth. " i.e. Merlin gets possessed. It goes as well as expected.
Gen
T | 11,437 | Hurt/Comfort
Smartest Idiot
Leon was just so done. He probably should have just let the conversation fizzle out but he had drank enough to loosen his lips. "Merlin is simultaneously the smartest man here and the dumbest."
Gen
G | 597 | Crack?
Demonstrate that fear is my ideal
Gwaine's fascination was heightened when Merlin took two knives from his loose grasp and walked back over to the target, sticking them in high enough he had to stretch to push them in. A little to the right and left of center and much higher than they needed to go. Before he could question him, Merlin was turning. “Care to make it more interesting?” I.e Gwaine throws knifes at Merlin in a fun way
Gwaine/Merlin
G | 1,168 | Song fic
I've never known someone like you
Inspired by 'Lord Gwaine of the Manor" "Now that Gwaine was looking at him he looked tired. Scratch that he looked exhausted. Pale and smaller than the last time Gwaine had seen him. He had dark circles bruising under his eyes and the eyes themselves looked much older. "What do you need his help with anyway?" Arthur looked behind him to Leon. Obviously debilitating how much he was willing to give away. When he turned back around, his weary eyes locking with Gwaine, He replied, "Camelot's in trouble."" i.e. After being banished from Camelot for his magic, Merlin spends the year staying with Gwaine. Their happily ever after abruptly comes to an end when Arthur shows back up asking for help.
Gwaine/Merlin, Gwen/Arthur
T | 34,024 | Banished Merlin
Fly me to the moon
"Morgana looked back over to Merlin who looked to be in a similar state. “I think this night can’t conclude without a song” Merlin's eyes went comically wide and he was shaking his head “No no no. No one wants to hear that” Morgana chuckled. Merlin truly has a lovely voice but he rarely sings in public only performing for the two of them in the relative safety of Morgana's chambers. Gwen's face morphed into a pout and she leaned into Merlin. “Come on I’m getting married it deserves a song” Morgana let her own lips purse. Merlin looked between the two of them. Morgana knew he wouldn’t be able to refuse the both of them when she first asked. He never could." i.e 4 times Merlin sings about love + 1 time someone sings about their love of him
T | 6,689 | Fluff
If I should die before I wake
"Gwaine's mouth fell open and he reached for his sword "You're a sorcerer" he more stated than asked. Merlin had thought about telling Gwaine many times before. Lancelot was sure that he would be understanding and had tried to get him to tell him for months now. He was expecting a lot of things hurt pain betrayal what he was not expecting was the rage that burned in Gwaine's eyes. The disgust that lurked there too. He didn't realize until this moment how much that hatred and disgust would hurt. It felt like a million razors were trying to dig his heart out. Before he could even begin to answer Gwaine had turned and was yelling for the guards." I.E. Merlin gets trapped in his worst nightmare.
Gwaine/Merlin
T | 22,106 | Hurt/Comfort
My soul to take
"Merlin though continued in his frantics. The magic around the room and around Gwaine seemed to push harder. The temperature seemed to drop and the fire in the hearth went out completely. Gwaine was sure if Merlin would just look at him he would be able to calm him down but as it was Gwaine was looking at his profile and his eyes never stopped anywhere. "Merlin!" he tried a little louder. Still, with no effect, Gwaine was pretty sure he was about to pass out. His face had become very red his entire frame was shaking and his breaths were too short." i.e. Merlin is having trouble adjusting to his life again after the horrors he was trapped in. The others are trying to deal with the fallout. It is not going well I would suggest reading the first part of this story first. I don't think it will make sense otherwise.
Gwaine/Merlin, Gwen/Arthur
M | WIP(10,093 words so far) | Hurt Merlin
Confused and Concussed
"Then all hell broke loose. At least 40 men descended on them with weapons raised. Merlin was busy trying to take care of the 6 sorcerers that went straight for him. Calling spells and counter spells left and right while everyone else tried to keep the bandits aware with their swords. Gwaine purposefully stays as close to Merlin as possible while fighting off 5 men at once. Then the second wave appeared from behind and shit started going sideways. A big man took Merlin by the hair as he knocked out the final sorcerer and rammed him face-first into the tree." or While out the knights, the king, and the court sorcerer get captured but not before Merlin gets hurt.
Gen
T | 2,193 | Hurt Merlin
