Merlin Fanfiction Archive

A place to find all sorts of Merlin fanfiction from across all ships, characters and categories. Someday.

[merlinfics]

Hi! I don't know if this blog is still running (I'm on mobile) but is it okay to submit fics links?

Absolutely, hit me up!

Although, I will have to have a look at it and it would be good to know why you’re recommending it (genres, tropes, etc)

(And, this blog is... sporadically running)

-E 

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Hey, I'm looking for a fic maybe you've heard of it. Arthur catches Merlin doing sorcery and arrests him but before he can be executed gauis slips him a potion (poison?) that makes him appear dead. Arthur travels w/ gauis to deliver the body to ealfor and expresses regret so gauis gives Merlin the antidote in front of Arthur and feels commence. Uther may be alive and they sneak him back in jn disguise. Thanks in advance I cant find it and its driving me nuts!

Hey! I’m sorry, I can’t find the fic! Do you have any more information like the platform or a pairing? Anything can help narrow it down! 

- A 

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Do you know any good angsty magic reveals or angsty fics in general?

Ooft you have come to the Right Place whom in this fandom does not know of an angsty reveal fic. Although I warn you that I don’t like over the top angst, but here are my recommendations:

Dying to Return (AO3) by StormDancer 

19 869 words | PG

When they try to hang him, he floats.

*

They put him on the pyre at dawn.

He doesn’t burn.

NOTE: So good. So, so good. It’s got a really strong voice that kinda comes across as wistful, and it’s written quite beautifully

Keep the Magic Secret (AO3) by orphan_account

73 580 words | Explicit

For the prompt: Someone tells Arthur about the legends of Emrys, an all-powerful warlock whose destiny is to protect Arthur and his kingdom and help bring about an age of peace. He is told that Emrys is someone close to him, and has hidden his identity and trials over the years to protect himself and make sure he can continue on at Arthur’s side. When Arthur asks who it is, the person turns to Arthur and shrewdly asks: “Arthur, who do you want it to be?” … Arthur’s mind automatically goes to Merlin.

NOTE: haven’t actually read this in a while so I might be mistaken on how much angst is in here but its really well written and from memory there IS angst (but then again, when is there not)

Treason to Us (AO3) by Janne_d

46 80 words | PG

Arthur finds out Merlin’s secret - and he does not react well.

Arthur snatched his sword up from the ground, rolled back onto his feet and lunged forward quickly to bring the point to Merlin’s chest and keep him away. “Stay where you are,” he said and Merlin stopped, his eyes going wide in panic.

NOTE: The betrayal of trust we all know and love with a realistic thought process and adjusting period for Arthur

Pining For the Moon (AO3) by Eachpeachpearplum

13 297 words | M for violence

First, there is the rage, like nothing Arthur has ever known. It’s hot, hotter than anything, hotter than the kitchen ovens and the blacksmith’s forge and dragon’s breath. It fills him to the brim and carries on, washing over him in waves that scald, and, as Arthur looks around him at the carnage, the man at its centre, he has no idea how he is ever meant to let go of it.

“I can explain,” Merlin says, his eyes still blazing as he kneels there, charred by the fires he lit, blood on his hands. So much blood. “Arthur, sire, please, I can explain.”

First, there is the rage, and then there is a knife at Merlin’s throat.

NOTE: oh god. You’re waiting for the thing to happen, and then it happens and then you’re like ‘he didn’t- did he? he can’t have- but-’ and then it gets a little bit better and then in punches you in the face again. Why can’t these boys talk to each other. Why do they have such low self esteems. Why are they like this.

So these are all magic reveal ones, maybe I should make an angst all-star list? Anyway, enjoy!

-E 

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Thanks for all the great recommendations! I’m looking for a fic where Arthur is the youngest PM and Merlin is the young Minister of Magic. It’s sweet and funny because Arthur struggles to believe in Magic and is attracted to Merlin. Morgana is Arthur’s PA, too.

Is it:

 Meeting the Minister (AO3) by Magog_83

3570 words | PG

Written for this brilliant prompt on the kinkmeme, The new Muggle Prime Minister meets the Minister for Magic. In this case, Minister Merlin is VERY KEEN to meet the new PM ;)

(its the first part in a series)

Feel free to send in another request if it’s not!

-E

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You still active?

in theory

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Hi! Do you have any harry potter, merlin crossovers. Where merlin and Arthur are immortal or Arthur comes back alive and they have to adapt to the new world.

You could check out the hogwarts au tag, I’m pretty sure there’s something like what you’re looking for in there :) 

-E

(PSA pls don’t send in your ask multiple times - if it’s in the inbox I’ll get round to it I promise)

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Heyyo I only just got into Merlin, can you recommend any classic must-read merthur fics? Thanks

Welcome, friend!

I don’t really know about “classics” (if anyone wants to pitch in btw be my guest) but I did my best:

The Student Prince (AO3) by Fayjay

145 222 words, rated M

A Modern day Merlin AU set at the University of St Andrews, featuring teetotal kickboxers, secret wizards, magnificent bodyguards of various genders, irate fairies, imprisoned dragons, crumbling gothic architecture, arrogant princes, adorable engineering students, stolen gold, magical doorways, attempted assassination, drunken students, shaving foam fights, embarrassing mornings after, The Hammer Dance, duty, responsibility, friendship and true love…

This story was inspired by the thought of Prince William of Wales (and indeed the current Max von Hapsburg) studying at the University of St Andrews; it is also, as the title suggests, at least a little inspired by the operetta ‘The Student Prince’.

Grateful thanks to Lamardeuse and DarkEmeralds for Beta and cheerleading!

Dying to Return (AO3) by Stormdancer

19 869 words, rated PG 15+

When they try to hang him, he floats.

*

They put him on the pyre at dawn.

He doesn’t burn.

Post-It Note Romance (AO3) by Fuzzytomato

9 963 words, rated M

Merlin has never had a secret admirer before so he’s fairly certain this one has the wrong guy.

That’s His Name (AO3) by ZairaA

6 834 words, rated PG

In a world where Arthur and Merlin never went to Ealdor, Merlin is home visiting his mum. People soon are getting annoyed about all his talk about this Arthur chap, they don’t believe for a second that Merlin of all people could be close to the king. Until the king pays a visit.

On The Wrong Foot (AO3) by Dream_edge

11 807 words, rated PG 15+

[WIP]

Arthur is the Gryffindor son of pureblood Uther Pendragon. Emrys is a muggleborn Slytherin without a first name. Naturally, they despise each other.

I could be forgetting some so feel free to include your fandom classics to help out this keen youngster

-E

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Fic: Evil Overlord, Inc.

Read it here: x

137 922 words, rated M

Summary: Merlin is a recent graduate with a double doctorate in metaphysics and physics. Arthur is a low-level paper pusher with a desk in the sub-basement of MI5. They live in a world with ridiculous laws and restrictions against anyone who might be supernatural in any way, shape, or design.

Merlin has huge debts looming over this head, a few quid left in his bank account, and no job prospects. Arthur is pushing thirty, in a dead-end job with no chances of promotion to fieldwork agent, and is thoroughly bored with his life.

One ill-advised Craigslist advert, five pushy mates, one nosy all-knowing sister, and a hacked email account later, Merlin and Arthur take the world by storm.(Or, more precisely, they take over the world.)

Why I love it: Merlin’s an oppressed badass and Arthur helps him fight the system with good business relations and his not-so-secret hard-on for evil overlords - what’s not to love?

-E

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Personal question, what's your favourite Merlin/ Harry Potter Crossover?

I don’t know about A, but my favourite is Emrys Ascending by tricksterity! I just really like the use of formatting and Mary Sue-like characterisations are avoided, which is usually something you have to watch out for with crossovers lmao

Emrys Ascending (AO3) by tricksterity

110 864 words, no adult content warning

In the depths of the Crystal of Neahtid, Merlin sees the resurrection of Lord Voldemort, an event that will tip the balance of the world so far out that only he has the power to intervene and set it right, or stop it from ever happening. For that, he’ll have to pose as a student and attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

The only problem is, he’s been chosen instead of Cedric Diggory as a Triwizard Champion, and there’s a recently reborn Arthur Pendragon in Gryffindor House.

-E

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I was wondering whether you knew of any good fics where merlin teaches at hog-warts?thanks!

There is a hogwarts au tag but I don’t think that has any teacher ones so I went looking but unfortunately I didn’t really like most of them but here’s a couple

Not What You Seem (ff.net) by Lightstruck

38 408 words, rated PG

Just another year at Hogwarts for Harry. Yup. Except his new professor is definitely odd.

Harry Potter and the Immortal History Teacher (ffn.net) by Jinstales

60 086 words, rated PG

As Harry starts his sixth year of Hogwarts, the school is surprised to have a new History of Magic teacher who seams to be very mysterious and more wise than his age and appearance led on.

Sorcerer of the Old Religion (ffn.net) by Something Like A Supernova

7 279 words, rated PG

Thousands of years after Arthur’s death, Albus Dumbledore calls upon Merlin for a favor. Knowing that he will need assistance in helping Harry Potter achieve his destiny, he asks Merlin to take a teaching position at Hogwarts. For the next 7 years, Merlin will watch out and protect the Boy Who Lived, all the while waiting for his King to return. Eventual Merlin/Arthur (ON HIATUS)

-E

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Hi! So I've been looking everywhere for this fic, and I don't remember what it was called, but it was a modern as where Arthur and the knights are pro athletes (maybe soccer?) and Merlin works as a security guard in the stadium, and ends up being the guy who guards the locker room for their team. And he first meets Arthur and refuses to let him in because he doesn't have ID? And then romance. It might have been on ao3 but I'm not sure. Does that sound familiar at all? (Love the blog btw)

Thanks!

I haven’t read it myself but from just reading the first chapter it sounds a lot like this one:

Three Lions on a Shirt (AO3) by Bunnysworld

45 869 words

Summary: While working on his thesis, Merlin never would have guessed how much working as a steward would change his life forever. After a chance appointment guarding the home team’s locker room, he’s about to find out.

There he meets the Riders, a rag tag team of men, and their star player Arthur Pendragon. With childhood dreams of playing for England, Arthur refuses to let anything get in the way, even love. [Adult content warning]

Lemme know if this isn’t it :)

-E

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Heyylooo Do you do fics on Whattpad??? My wifi started blocking AO3 recently DX so anything not on there (or tagging me in it?) would be greatly appreciated

pretty much every masterlist has at least one non-AO3 link (I think) :)

-E

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Hi, do you know where I can find this fanfic? I've been trying to find it. It takes place when Morgause kills Melin, resulting in Arthur and the rest of the knights to grieve. It is later until they realized Merlin was resurrected, but instead had turn into a "dark!merlin" and has no control of his body. Meanwhile, Freya helps Arthur escape imprisonment and try to save Merlin. I think it's on Fanfiction. net

A King’s Revenge by Lthien on Fanfiction.net as you said!! I believe this is it as I am in the beginning and it’s really good...

But hold mother of all fluffy pancakes with nutella and whip cream on top 109 CHAPTERS?! AND ALL A DECENT LENGTH?! AND WHUMP!MERLIN AND DARK!MERLIN AND GRIEVING!KNIGHTS AND OML THIS IS A DREAM COME TRUE THANK YOU FOR THIS

Let me know though if this isn’t it but it seems so so far.

- A

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Do you know of a fic where Merlin is walking home and there's a strange guy following him so he runs to a payphone to call his friend but he dials the wrong number and calls Arthur instead? It would be amazing if you knew what it was called, thank you

Hello! So i was actually revisiting this becuase it was on my mind and I managed to find it! It’s called Damsel In a Phone Booth by Blackwidina on AO3 

I started reading it and it’s really cute I see why you were looking for it!  Anyway, Enjoy the long lost fic! 

-A

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@freakithechaos  Emrys Ascending was recced in an independent post - I was wondering whether to put it in or if doing it twice would be annoying

-E

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I really love to read a version of season 3 episode 10 where Gwen dies. I have this picture my head where Arthur and Merlin leave bcuz of her death. And/or Where Merlin and Arthur do become farmers ( like Arthur wanted to do in 3x10 with Gwen) even if it's only temporary. I really want them to be Merthur.

I’m afraid we’re both shot out of luck here - I couldn’t find any that match that description, and I haven’t read all of them, but here you go:

In which Arthur imagines living a farmer’s life (with Merlin) (AO3) by Ralf

Summary: What it says on the tin, G/PG, gen

Flight (AO3) by Sneetchstar

Summary: AU 3x10, where Arthur and Gwen really do leave Camelot, bringing Merlin with them. Originally a mini-fic chapter in “Songs to Dance.” Explicit, Arthur/Gwen

The Peasant King (AO3) by Virgo827

Summary: Post 3x10, Queen of Hearts. Merlin, Arthur, and Gwen have fled Camelot in the wake of Morgana’s fake love enchantment. Arthur has given up his throne to start a new life in a small village. But as he struggles to adjust and reconcile his sense of duty with his own happiness, Merlin has a sinking feeling Morgana’s machinations have not yet come to their conclusion…

Run Away (AO3) by Twentythreefandoms

Summary: Arthur’s dream was a run away and be a farmer. And sometimes an idiotic manservant with a secret for performing sorcery is the only one who can make him realize it.

-E

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Do you know of any merlin Harry Potter crossover fics where the characters from Merlin go to Hogwarts?

boy you have come to the Right Place

What is Necessary (AO3) by borqui_l

Aummary: Arthur Pendragon has always been taught that Slytherins were evil. Growing up as the perfect Gryffindor, he has had no reason to discount that belief. Until he meets Merlin and everything changes. Arthur/Merlin. PG

On The Wrong Foot (AO3) by Dream_edge

Summary: Arthur is the Gryffindor son of pureblood Uther Pendragon. Emrys is a muggleborn Slytherin without a first name. Naturally, they despise each other. PG, gen(warning: hasn’t updated since 2014 rip me)

Harry Potter and Voldemort’s Bane (AO3) by Mysteriously_Random

Summary: What if two strangers showed up at Hogwarts in Harry fifth year. And what about the strange end to the Triwizards Tournament, could they have something to do with it? Are they even brothers and why do they sound like they’ve been in lots of life and death situations? Merlin/Arthur, Harry/Ginny, Hermione/Ron, Seamus/Dean, PG (I haven’t actually read all of this one, but it’s PG so far)

Like A Second Heart (AO3) by Polomonkey

Summary: Miserable at his inability to perform a Patronus Charm, Merlin sneaks out to the Forbidden Forest to practice. But when a rogue Dementor attacks, he hasn’t a single happy memory to ward it away. Luckily Arthur isn’t far off… G/PG, Arthur/Merlin

-E