Arthur was tipped back against the wall, his mouth open for breath and staring at the small arrow-slit window over Merlin's head, trying to work out how it could possibly be that good with Merlin, of all people.

Nimueh has an evil tentacled plant guarding her hideaway, and it takes a particular shine to the young warlock that stumbles across it. TENTACLE SEX FTW!

In trying to improve Arthur's chances of surviving a near-impossible match, Merlin magicks certain, uh, "special abilities" into Arthur's armour. Since Merlin himself has the mad hots for Arthur, the sentience he imbues on the armour does, too...

The magic flared like a sun behind his eyes.

The legends speak of a sword, beautifully crafted, powerful beyond the imaginings of man.

"Well," Morgana said, looking pleased, "Maybe Arthur won't actually throw the tourney this year."

Because, really, why wouldn’t the slash dragon’s fire create a slash sword?

In which Prince Arthur meets Merlin and all hell breaks lose.

It wasn't a spell that Merlin knew.

In which Sir Percival is the Invisible Knight of Camelot and Merlin comes to his rescue (apologies for the rubbish summary!!)

"The king sent me to get you," Merlin said, with a tone that implied strongly that he wasn't rolling his eyes where Arthur could see, but just wait until his back was turned. "He said you're to get changed into formal clothes and meet him in the Great Hall, there's a delegation coming from the Summer Court."

As he nears his rooms though, Arthur remembers that Merlin will probably be inside. He slows to a walk and then stops. It's late and Merlin should be waiting for him to arrive. Should be waiting to help Arthur undress for bed. He can't go back. He can't have Merlin undress him now. After seeing Gwen and Morgana together, Merlin helping to remove his clothes feels like too much.

Nimueh is set on destroying the Pendragons, yet again. They do say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, after all, and this time it's Merlin who bears the brunt of her scheming. Fairy tale princess he is not.

All this because you were too damn lazy to use a broom

Do not chase possibly magical creatures, especially when you think they might have gone into a cave or it's your own fault when you can't get back out again.

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.

In the aftermath of Merlin's battle against Nimueh, the rain seems a minor complication, perhaps even a cleansing influence. When the rain doesn't stop, Camelot is pushed to the brink once more. This time, Arthur may be in over his head. Contains: a lot of wet boys in emotional scenes (yes, Hollywood has corrupted me), Arthur knowing more than he lets on, Merlin being an idiot, both of them being a bit stupidly heroic, telepathic chess, rain (lots of), war, making out against a tree, coincidental druids, co-opted history, co-opted myths, magic, coming of age (metaphorically), and more magically annoying yet surprisingly un-floody water than you can shake a stick at.

Uther had married for love, and Arthur has always believed he should do the same.

(Arthur/Merlin, genderfuck) After Nimueh's death Albion needs a High Priestess, but what it's got is Merlin. Fortunately he'll serve after a few...modifications. Unfortunately for Merlin, being turned into a woman would be enough of a shock even without becoming the High Priestess. As is, it's his duty to sleep with the king or doom all of Albion.

Merlin lays his life on the line to save Arthur yet again, only this time there are witnesses, lots of them. Only Arthur prevents him going to the headman's axe straight away, but Arthur alone cannot save him. That is up to both of them.

Merlin is an addict and Arthur is his drug.

University AU. Merlin came whirling into Arthur's life and left everything in shambles on the floor - literally. They couldn't be less alike - Merlin with his computers and his easy, goofy grin, Arthur with his breeding and his need for everything to be in it's place. They have nothing in common besides a key to the same room, but as the academic year progresses and Arthur finds himself wearing tiaras and critiquing Westlife and having picnics on his living room floor, Arthur comes to learn things about himself he didn't even know he didn't know.

Be careful what you wish for.

Arthur had been taught right from wrong and this, this was wrong!

In which Prince Arthur meets Merlin and all hell promptly breaks lose.

Obviously, it was not just any sort of egg.

"To my great-nephew Arthur I bequeath Tintagel Distribution, wholly and without reserve, save for one condition. You must marry, and stay married, for a period of no less than six months. You're a wonderful businessman Arthur, but a full life needs love and companionship, not just a string of affairs. Settle down young Arthur, and your life will be the richer for it."

Merlin Emrys had strong convictions on the subjects of love and marriage—namely, that they should be avoided at all costs.

And so it came to pass that, on the third day of the second week of the sixth month of his time in Camelot, Jack Harkness came face to face with the Great Dragon for the first time.

Merlin AU: A long war during Merlin's formative years sparks in him the desire to be a Physician. And to pursue his dream, he undertakes an apprenticeship under Gaius, King Cendred's Court Physician who was formerly of the conquered Kingdom of Camelot. However, when he inevitably meets the King's Royal Hostage, Merlin comes face to face with a destiny that goes beyond his desire to be a Physician…

Arthur/Merlin temporary girl!Arthur Arthur gets turned into a woman while he and Merlin are away from Camelot, and Merlin can't immediately turn him back. He and Merlin have to pose as husband and wife, for some good reason. They weren't sleeping together before, though pining is fine (pining is a wonderful idea). Now though, they have to share a room and a bed... I'd love to see Merlin being the actively protective one for a change. (He's always protecting Arthur, but behind the scenes - now he gets to step forward and tell people off for leering at his wife. :-D)

"Arthur/Merlin, Merlin is fucking Arthur with the hilt of a sword"

Merlin tests new products for a sex toy company. Arthur is the head designer. It is his job to observe these tests, ask questions and take notes. It's all very professional and clinical, until Arthur gets hard during a session.

Really, if Merlin had known that helping out the barmaid who'd shyly tugged at his sleeve that evening would lead to being tied to an alter in only a few gauzy bits of cloth waiting to be sacrificed to the "Great Spider-God Yezud, fo'ever praised be She of the eight-thousand eyes," he certainly would never have agreed to meet her in the nearby cave, no matter how low her blouse had slipped.

“Uther Pendragon is an elitist old fool,” Her Highness said sharply, sighing in anger. “But he has a point. So long as the law stands, you are required to comply, or the crown will be forfeit.” “To Uther?” Merlin said, shocked. “No, no, don’t be foolish.” Grandmother gave an impatient wave of her hand. “Have your history lessons taught you nothing? He has no more claim to the throne than most commoners, despite what he likes to think.” “But unfortunately, his nephew does, through an indiscreet relationship between your father’s first cousin Igraine and Uther’s late brother. If you were forced to abdicate for any reason, his genetic claim, bastardized though it may be, places Uther’s nephew directly in the line of succession.”

Merlin starts working for Pendragon and Son's toy department Store during Christmas. Things take an unlikely turn when he finds a baby abandoned on Santa's chair.

AU. The last night before Merlin is to leave the druid conclave and step into the position of young King Arthur's court magician, he is compelled to do the druids one last service—assuming the role of the Virgin Bride in the Beltane fertility rite of "The Sacred Marriage." The consequences are much more far-reaching than he ever could have expected.

In which Gwen’s passive-aggressive revenge leads to, amongst other things, Merlin making a new friend.

Arthur, Merlin, frat brothers, the Dragon, Arthur's BlackBerry, script writing, shitty hip-hop music, Dogma, FATE & DESTINY - oh God I wish I were joking.

From the fratboy!Arthur universe. What the title says.

“Okay, the rules are this: two guys act gay with each other, and the first one to back off loses.” “How is that different from regular-gay?” asked Merlin.

Merlin has a magical mishap and Arthur rather enjoys it.

Synopsis: “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Prompt: 2121. Merlin, Merlin/Arthur, AU: Uther Pendragon is the head preacher at Camelot Ministries -- the American-style anti-LGBT mega-church that has become popular in Britain. Arthur knows that he's expected to marry Gwen and take over from his father one day -- but when Merlin Emrys is assigned to work as his clerical assistant, Arthur is forced to confront the fact that he is gay.

Merlin as the Prince's bride.

"The castle is sweltering in the midsummer heat, stones breathing damply under the sun's height when even the air lies still."

Merlin is an emo/scene kid. Arthur is a jock with a secret kink for emo/scene kids. They meet in a club and chaos ensues. Privately referred to as, "Merlin and Arthur are full of feelings."

Girl!Arthur (done amazingly well)