Before they swore their allegiance to Prince Arthur at the Round Table, their loyalty had already been earned by the servant at his right hand. From the POV of Lancelot, Gwaine, Percival, Guinevere, Gaius, and finally Merlin himself. **UPDATE** Upon request (though belatedly delivered) a second chapter has been added with Arthur's POV.

"The prophets speak of Arthur's bane. You would do well to fear it, for it stalks him like a ghost in the night. Unless you act quickly, Emrys, even you cannot alter the never-ending circle of his fate." Albion's great trial has begun. Season 5. Fem!Merlin/Dark!Merlin. Sequel to "The Golden Effect."

"It's all right. It's- you're gunna be all right." But the narrow frame is utterly, utterly still and the small smile lies frozen, as it had been since it snuck across his elfin features for the last time. AU from 1x4. No Slash. Sequel: A Merlin for the Hunt

Guinevere knows very little about the crown prince-and Merlin, almost nothing of the king's ward. Each is forced to learn about one another when Morgana's unconsidered decision involves all four in a flight from Camelot. Eventual A/G & M/M.

She loved him, and only him. Destiny declared them enemies, free will declared them soul mates. If the King she served desired her, well, that was no problem of hers. She who raises Albion shall love he that destroys it, fate pushes them apart, but no fate nor eternity may stand between the great Emrys and her druid love. Fem!Merlin Merdred, one-sided Merthur

Merlin had always protected Arthur and the people of Camelot. He would give his life if need be. But then the unforseenable happens, conflict occurs, wrong decisions are made and Merlin's heart is no longer in his destiny. Destiny is dead. Merlin/Morgana Arthur/Gwen Warning: Foul language, Evil!Merlin, Emotional Whump, Character Death

Merlin Emrys is a young blind lawyer in a city filled with crime, but as he fights at day in the court he also fight injustice at Watching over the city and it's people to protect them against the crime But then everything changes as he meets a blond man, someone that looks so Contains: Merthur, violence and is a reincarnation

FemMerlin, full summary inside. I've read all female Merlin stories out there I think and I just thought I'd give it a try. So far only Merlynn/Will pairing, but will lead to Arthur/Merlin. Warning; in the beginning very canon! When a young girl is sent to Camelot, the legend of Merlynn and Arthur might not unfold as history remembers it...

Set during/after 5x13. What if Arthur hadn't died in Merlin's arms that night? What if his best friend had once again saved his life? But this time, his sacrifice will come with the ultimate price.

Arthur, King of Camelot has just abolished the laws against magic and is holding a tournament to decide the new Court Sorcerer. Magic-users come from all around , including a mysterious man who hides his face in a cloak and calls himself King of Druids.

Morgana captures Merlin, imprisoning him in the Dark Tower, and he comes to find they're not so different after all. Both are alone. Mentions of Freya.

Spoilers for 5x13. I was wondering what was with the little scene of Percival tracking Morgana, and concluded that Percival found Merlin by the lake and helped him get back to Camelot. Oneshot. Kinda depressing.

He wished he could be more than what she needed. He wished he could be what she wanted. Season 5. Fem!Merlin. Merdred, one-sided Merthur.

"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. Merlynn is sent to Camelot and things get a bit tricky from there. Fem!Merlin/Arthur. Darker themes later on. SLOWLY BEING EDITED (currently editing chapter 14). Sequel is up!

History repeats itself. Arthur and his Queen cannot have children, they turn to Mordred, a child of the Druids, and seek their answer in magic. They trade a life for a life. The Queen is ready and willing to make the sacrifice for the future of Camelot. But magic never weaves straight. Hurt!Merlin, Character Death.

When Hunith comes to Camelot seeking help against Kanen, one of the nobles recognizes her. AU of The Moment of Truth, also featuring born-a-girl!Merlin.

Always-a-girl!Dean. As Deanna Winchester gives birth, history tries to repeat itself. Long AU season 6. Castiel/Deanna, past Lisa/Deanna.

One Island. One Objective. Kill the dragons. So what happens when Merlin goes against everything he's been taught and begins to befriend a dragon rather than kill it? And with Prince Arthur getting suspicious, can Merlin keep his dragon a secret?

After something terrible happens, Arthur, Gwen, Gwaine, and Lancelot take their turns in protecting their protector, watching over their watcher. Merlin's the one in trouble, now, and it's up to them to save him.

Nimueh had felt for Uther only. It had turned to hate when he kill her kin. Yet when she met Merlin, it was hate turning into...obsession.