In the beginning, he was trapped. In the end, he would be free or he would be dead. But for Merlin, the secret sorcerer, and for Arthur, the king who doesn't understand, being stuck in the middle is the worst place to be. And yet, at least they are not stuck alone. * A series of one-shot reveal fics* *Can all be read separately*

Arthur wonders if Merlin does really always go to the tavern, so follows Merlin along with the knights when he sees him leaving the castle one night to a mysterious lake. And what will happen when Morgana captures Merlin? Freya reveal, scar reveal and eventual magic reveal. Warning: slight torture, Merlin whump

AU version of 5x11/5x12/5x13. When Mordred screams at the moment of Kara's death, it's not the bars of his prison that shatter, but the protective walls of Merlin's mind. As the druid telepathically tortures the warlock, Merlin finds himself in pain, unable to control his magic, and increasingly fearing his King. Reveal fic, rated for whump. (Cover art by MildeAmasoj)

Merlin is happy when his mother remarries, but finds out soon his life controlled by the man he would have to call his family. While finding about his sexuality, about his feelings, Merlin gets confused, ashamed and hurt. There seems to be no way out. Slow-build Merthur, Happy ending! Warnings: Child abuse, multiple rape, yaoi, selfharm.

Merlin's feeling trapped within his own destiny and the pressure is weighing on him. Arthur notices that something is wrong and wants nothing more than to have his cheery servant back. Can Arthur save Merlin from himself before it's too late?

Merlin's got a destiny, according to a certain super-vague dragon hiding in an abandoned tube station. But when Merlin finds out that it's to do with a clotpole footballer, he's less than happy. Modern AU, High School AU, a bit of Coffee Shop AU, and Merlin Has Glasses AU (because I have a glasses kink). Merthur.

Merlin has grown used to keeping his secrets, so what happens when Arthur and the knights discover just how many secrets he has. Reveal!Merlin Rated T for possible future

Merlin and the knights go on a hunting trip and of course it's bound to go wrong. When they are captured by Morgana, Merlin is forced to reveal his magic to Arthur (Reveal!Fic , Characters watching the show)

Merlin is the new kid in school, this causes trouble for Arthur as he knows he's gay. But is Merlin?

Merlin has been missing for months and when Arthur finally finds him, both he and their destinies have changed. Rated M for violence, gore, mentions of mostly off-screen torture of various types, mentions of self-harm and suicide, general evilness, excessive angst, maybe some sexual implications but nothing explicit, and moderate language. Arthur's POV.

Magic is legal, Morgana is back, and everything seems to be looking up. Until disaster strikes again and sends the world spiraling out of control. (Sequel to Scared and Scarred, please read that one first to be introduced to Yara Mair, but you do not have to.) Probable eventual Mergana, definite Arwen.

When Uther dies and Arthur is crowned the King of Camelot, the pressure of being a ruler begins to get to him. He begins making bad choices and Merlin can no longer bear to be by his side anymore. But what will happen when Arthur only gets worse after Merlin leaves? What will Merlin do? Dark!Merlin Caution: Will include non-graphic torture, OC death, and boy x boy smut

Boarding school AU. Merlin transfers over to a new school with a troubling past. After meeting his roommate, Arthur. Merlin starts to loosen up. But when an event comes up that shows people what Merlin is, will the past make its way to the surface? Merthur. Homophobic behavior. Rated M for future chapters.

Merlin is bored at work. Arthur wanders into his shop. Modern AU.

This is a story of the Arthur, the knights and Merlin being captured. There is a magic reveal, but also revealing of how much Merlin went through. Lancelot is alive because I don't want him to be dead. There's mention of torture so I put it rated T just in case.

Arthur wakes up to find a de-aged Merlin in his room with no memories of Camelot. The knights all offer to help, but they can't understand why Merlin seems so scared of 'the knights in the red capes', and why he keeps pleading with them not to burn him. As Merlin slowly gains his memories back, the knights find out more and more about their friend's secret life.

If Arthur wants to take him back to Camelot as a prisoner, to a cold cell and death in the grey morning - Merlin will let him, because he can't deny Arthur anything. And Arthur takes Merlin's shoulders in a hard, almost bruising grip, and he's breathing hard, and Merlin's crying messily, because he can't seem to stop and he's more scared than he's ever been in his life. Canon era.

Everyone knew Arthur and Merlin hated each other. At least, until the school newspaper published an article declaring that the two boys are secretly dating. Now the whole school thinks they're in love. The problem? They aren't! Merthur.

Merlin was at the end of his rope. Having aged out of the foster care system, homeless and starving, he climbed the railing of the bridge, planning to end his miserable existence. That's when Arthur Pendragon showed up and offered him an alternative.

Ok, so this is my first Merlin story. It's extremely AU, like modern times. The gang is in high school. Morgana's a cheerleader, Arthur's a football jock, and Gwen and Merlin are geeks. Much fun ensues

Out on a patrol that has gone surprisingly smoothly, Prince Arthur, the knights, and Merlin are suddenly surrounded with a blinding light that does almost nothing except knock Merlin out and take away his memory. Amnesia, Reveal (scars and magic), freaked out Merlin, and much, much more. Have fun.

Merlin's captured and tortured. The Knights and Arthur find him and discover he wrote a journal for them to explain what happened, along with other stuff. How will Arthur and the knights react? What will happen to Merlin when he, Gwaine, Lance and Arthur are captured? Can a new friend help? Reveal fic, OCs, no specific placement. Rated for torture/some French cusses. Merlin whump.

Hope Lions' Secret Santa for Aaronna. What if Merlin had been tortured with a nathair, by Morgana. What if Arthur had to watch? What would be revealed?

Merlin has been running himself to the ground, full of despair and fear. He finds ways to deal with it, but he knows they are only temporary measures. Will someone notice before he takes it too far? (Teen for . . . well, you find out in the first chapter.) TRIGGER WARNING: Self harm

sequel to The Adventures of Gay Goth and Preppy Prat... Arthur is determined to tell Uther about his boyfriend, Merlin. Will this confession weaker an already strained relationship, or will it give the two of them the father-son relationship that they always hoped for?

A spider invades Merlin's room and scares him off and all Arthur can do is mock him, until the tables are turned.

On a vacation trip, Gwen, Arthur and the knights discover a scar on Merlin's arm. After Merlin storms off, Gwen follows to investigate. After learning of Gwen's discovery, the group is forced to rethink their views on friendship, magic, and most of all, Merlin. DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN MERLIN OR ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS

Oh, they had better have a good explanation for this. How in the name of Camelot had Merlin, five knights, and King Arthur himself, ended up stuck in an abandoned hunting trap in the middle of the woods? Light, silly, crack!fic.

When Morgana and Mordred fall, Arthur and Merlin expect their dreams of a peaceful kingdom of brotherhood to fall into place. However, prejudice and hatred die hard. When Merlin is forced to flee the kingdom for his life, he and Arthur are forced unto two different paths which take them in heartbreaking directions and leave them both emotionally scarred.

AU where Merlin and Arthur are roommates at boarding school. Merlin x Arthur

Merlin and Arthur get captured. Arthur must fight in an arena to keep them alive. Arthur hesitates before he kills his first opponent, Merlin get tortured for punishment. Whump!Merlin. Reveal fic. No slash. Set some time after season 4 but before 5. Warning for torture descriptions. I don't own Merlin

When on a hunting trip, Merlin get's his foot caught in a fox trap, and it's up to Arthur to get his friend back home. He must also deal with the repercussions of some shocking news when he finds out it's the knights who put the inhumane trap in a valley near Camelot. hurt!Merlin No!Slash Cannon!fic

Merlin, Court Warlock, is found tainted with welts, scars, and abuse. Arthur, King of Camelot, is found the abuser. Is it true or is there another underlying story?

Merlin is hurt and Arthur see's all his scars while tending to him. Arthur insists on finding out about them. Reveal fic! No slash. Bromance. Please R&R! Hope you like it! :-D T for language and I'm wary. I don't own Merlin

Merlin wanted to reveal his magic, yes, but not like this. And he most certainly didn't count on being tortured soon after. Held for nearly a month, starved, tortured, and with no magic, he slowly starts to lose hope in Arthur, Destiny, and the will to live. But can Arthur save him before its too late? Rated T for torture. Oneshot

When Arthur finds out that his manservant has left for the tavern AGAIN, he's royally pissed. Luckily he manages to catch up with Merlin, and Gwaine joins along the way. But when Merlin turns out to be going out into the woods, they tail him and discover a rather incriminating secret...(Merlin x Mordred, not a magic reveal, OOC-ness).

Merlin saves a family from being executed, leading to his magic being revealed. Uther believes Merlin is evil, just like the rest of the sorcerers, and calls in Aredian. Not just a witchfinder but expert in torture and getting people to reveal and confess their deepest secrets and crimes. (Rest of summary in chapter)

Merlin gets injured on a patrol, and Arthur and the knights take care of him. Only, Merlin has a secret that he carries in scars across his arms and chest: a secret of something that happened long ago. Arthur will have none of it and demands to know immediately. Slash if you want, bromance if you don't. Merlin!whump, worried!Arthur, reveal, all that jazz.

"Merlin, your…your scars," Arthur started hesitantly, watching as Merlin curled inward and his gaze turn cold. "Why did you do them?" Merlin closed his eyes, releasing a breath. "Because they're are true," he whispered. One Shot. Canon Divergence. Age Difference. can be pre-Merthur. TW: self harm, mentions of sexual abuse

(Warning - this story includes self-harm and mentions suicide) There's a reason that the young warlock never parts with his long sleeves - some things simply cannot be shrugged off as battle wounds. Can his friends help him back to the light - or is it too late for Merlin to save himself?

Arthur confides in Merlin about the death of his once close friend many years ago, what he did not expect was his manservant's reaction. Angry Merlin, Terrified Knights and baffled Arthur entail. Secrets come to light for the two friends as they share a long past tragedy.

((Re-uploaded, edited version of my original 'Into the Fire')) Merlin is the secret consort of King Cenred and is sent to Camelot to seduce Prince Arthur and lead him into a trap((Warnings: Triggering content, self-harm, abuse, non-con, and merlin being a total pussy therefore pretty fucking OOC))

Merlin is troubled by traumatic memories stirring up. It is up to Gwaine and Lancelot to help him get better before Arthur finds out about his magic. To make things worse, Merlin's actions bring a hidden danger. (slightly OOC, NO slash)

Peace reigns in Camelot; Arthur is King and all is well, if a trifle boring. But evil awaits and Merlin falls victim to it. Love and loss; joy and fear - the servant and the King are trapped and Camelot will fall as they are tortured to betray each other. Can friendship and destiny win under the shadow of possession and hate? Merlin and Arthur Whump. BAMF Merlin.

Merlin has no choice but to reveal his magic to Arthur when faced with a dire situation. But how does the prince take things? How will it change their relationship and the future of the kingdom? "Merlin sighed, "He kissed me.""

"Where did you learn such magic? TELL ME!" Uther knows. His reaction isn't entirely what Merlin expected, it's much more sinister. Starts in S3E1, then AU. Whump.

Modern au. Merlin is attacked after a night out at the pub. Scared and a little disoriented he runs to Arthur's place. Arthur is surprised, since he and Merlin barely know each other. But all Merlin thought when he was running away was that he wanted to be safe, and Arthur was his first thought.

When Arthur, Merlin, and the knights go on a hunting trip they run into a sorcerer that just happened to be looking for power. Merlin has to reveal his power in order to protect them all and now Arthur demands an answer. Characters Watch the Show Fic, Magic Reveal, and No Arwen!

Arthur has feelings for Merlin, he hides it as well as Merlin hides his magic. What will Arthur do? This takes place in the beginning of the series. Where Arthur goes and helps out Merlin when there is trouble in Merlin's mother's village. Arthur X Merlin or Merlin X Arthur (not sure yet) slight William X Merlin and Merlin X William.

Takes place 6 months after the marriage of Gwen and Arthur. Becoming Queen, Gwen changes and Arthur falls out of love with her. When ho notices the scars and cuts on Merlin's wrist he questions him and Merlin admits his feeling. Arthur begins to fall for Merlin too. This is my first FF and it is honestly terrible. I don't take it down because it is my first

Merlin, Arthur and the knights are celebrating a newly formed peace treaty. One tankard of mead leads to another, and Merlin is dared by Arthur. Everyone is shocked when Merlin's scars are revealed.

Merlin goes missing for a week and the reaction in Camelot is a little less than what it should be. What happened in that week? How is that changing Merlin? Why is Arthur such an idiot? Dark! Merlin.

Highschool AU, Merthur. Merlin has just arrived at a new school, at the start of senior year. And already, he's gotten into trouble with the big guy on campus; Arthur Pendragon. Will their bad start turn into a deeper friendship?

Merlin and Arthur are put to the test when they are intruded upon in their natural habitat by a slimy prince from another Kingdom. With his observations and Morgana's interference and seemingly everyone saying they're in love, will the pair finally realise or be trapped in this endless dance forever? Just a bit of Merthur to make the world go round! Rated T for language. ENJOY!

Uther is enraged when he finds Arthur in bed with someone out of wedlock. Not only is it someone, it is a servant, and a man, and a sorcerer. That is right! MERTHUR! Uther has Merlin put on trail for adultery and sorcery, and sentenced to death. Will Arthur watch the one person he loves be hanged or give up his crown and everything to save him?

'But he found out just that when the king's fingers curled into a hard stone, his knuckles whitened from being clenched so tightly, fist raising beside his own head and pulling back. And before anyone's minds could catch up, the damage was already done. Because the next minute left Merlin lying curled up on the floor...' Set S2. No slash. Protective!Arthur. Hurt!Merlin.

Magic AU; Merlin is a suicidal teenager who, after a one night stand at a party with another guy, is taunted by his peers. Mainly one Arthur Pendragon. But they have a long forgotten past that will change everything. Includes but is not limited to: Merlin/Gwaine, Merlin/Arthur, Arthur/Gwen

Arthur is scared of meeting new people, the whole concept makes him want to throw up. So when a new guy moves in across the hall from him and he meets him at a small cafe across the street what will happen? Can this new guy help Arthur or will it be Arthur who helps him? Modern AU. Arthur/Merlin Two OC'S added.

Years after Arthur's death. In the year 2013. The knights, court physician, queen and king return to the land of the living to find a different damaged merlin. They find many things about their friend and try to save him as well as the world.

Merlin confessed that he had magic to Arthur and was evicted. However Arthur began to read Merlin's diary and found out everything Merlin has done for him. (read profile for more info)

Morgana has returned to Camelot after Merlin poisoned her, but the poison had more far-reaching consequences than even he realised. Not only had he damaged her heart, but he had done physical damage as well. Can he ever right his wrongs?

Merlin's a city boy who moves to a small town. He's broken, drinks, smokes, self harms and starves. Then Arthur comes along. MERTHUR, SLASH, HIGHSCHOOL AU AND VERY STRONG LANGUAGE. (Formerly titled as 'Breaking Free')

Arthur has always wanted to get to know Merlin better, so when his step-sister Morgana introduces him to a website that lets you ask questions anonymously, surely that's the perfect way? Merthur high-school AU

Arthur is the Slayer, the one with the power to destroy vampires, demons & the forces of darkness. Which can be a problem, when you're dating a vampire. Arthur/Merlin SLASH

When Arthur,Merlin and the knights get trapped in a cave it turns out that they will have to pass five test in five realms before they can return home. And when merlin learns some thing about himself he never knew and will arthur and the knight accept him when they find out?

Arthur has to sack Merlin after he screwed up in front of an important delegation of kings. He doesn't know how he did it, but Merlin is sure he took the slide to hell. Warning:Helpless!Merlin.

When Arthur, Leon, Elyan, and two other Knights are led into a trap and captured on Caerleon territory, Gwen is prompted to invoke the right of single combat. But when Caerleon's champion is revealed to be a powerful sorceress, Merlin must once again take on the guise of Emrys to fight for Camelot, and find out just how much he's willing to sacrifice for his friends.

Merlin Emrys has been sent away to live with his uncle because of problems at school, but at his first day in Camelot High, he gets into new trouble. This trouble in particular has a name: Arthur Pendragon. AU, slash, rated M for later chapters.

Merlin is immediately suspicious of a visiting noble- little does he know the man also has eyes on the servant.

What would happen if Merlin somehow got turned into a girl? And what's the knights and Arthur's reaction? And why is Arthur being so mean to Merlin? Is it because Gwaine is acting like a flirt around her? Is he beginning to have feelings for her? And what happens when Merlin turns back into a guy in the middle of this chaos? Then back into a girl? (This was my first fic, be nice)

Merlin is injured unknowingly to the others during training and then is later shot by vengeful bandits on a hunt. Arthur is forced to take his shirt off to treat the wound but when Merlin wakes he's pelted by questions because of the scars. Friendship. Whump. Scar reveal fic. Reveal fic. Sequel: More Gained, None Lost.

Morgana is trying to find the ancient artifact, Merwa's Wisdom. Arthur and Merlin decided to stop her, but Merlin loses his memories after falling from the cliff. Now, he tries to survive in the Labyrinth of Merwa, cooperating with both Arthur and Morgana, not knowing who is his foe and who is his friend, fighting for his life against the deadly traps, testing his wits and courage.

Arthur and Merlin are out hunting when a group of bandits attack. Arthur gets a knock on the side of the head that will change his life forever. What to do when the savior of Camelot has brain damage. Merthur. Rated T for occasional profanity, violence in battle, and there will be some background ArthurxMerlin fluff- you are forewarned!

Arthur has accepted Merlin's magic, but that doesn't mean that his trouble is over. Morgana knows who Emrys is and wants his power, but she knows that Merlin would would rather die than betray Arthur. So she uses the darkness. A spell that eventually leaves a person with nothing but hate. What will Arthur do when he is forced to choose between Camelot and his best friend?

In which Arthur and Merlin really love each other and are willing to go into any and every sort of trouble to make each other happy but still can't communicate properly. (Modern AU - University)

Gift fic for carinims01, who requested that Merlin have a nightmare during a bad storm and Arthur be there to comfort him. Featuring sick/scared Merlin and worried/protective Arthur. Set after my fic The Voice in the Dream.

Scars tell stories. Merlin knows that better than most. So does Arthur. Is it time that Arthur finds out some of those stories?

Merlin and Arthur get kidnapped by Morgana.

"The Sword crossed Arthur's chest and somewhat, Merlin felt the pain within him. He could have killed Mordred when he was only a little scared druid child, afraid of death. But he didn't." DRABBLE. MERLIN/ARTHUR/MORDRED. SPOILERS UP TO 505. ANGST. To the Song Challenge #5 of The Heart of Camelot forum.

'"You're my best friend, I will not be responsible for your death too." Arthur whispered brokenly.' Arthur and Merlin are trapped, waiting for help after falling into the icy river in the middle of a snow storm. Arthur is forced to watch helplessly as his friend slowly freezes to death. Angst and tears. No Slash unless you really squint.

Merlin is missing for 3 weeks. When Arthur founds him he is beaten and broken. On the way back to Camelot they are attacked and Arthur nearly dies. Merlin saves him using Magic but at a cost. It is then Arthur's turn to save Merlin.

Merlin is injured protecting Arthur and has to deal with the consequences. Non-reveal fic.

Merlin is cursed to be a woman for 18 days. He is mortified. he knows he must stay near Arthur, but he wishes Arthur could control his knights flirtatious gestures. Merlin later finds Arthur in danger. Magic reveal and possible Merlin!girl slash

Merlin gets wounded while saving Arthur and the king decides to help Gaius take care of Merlin. Arthur is startled when he sees the scars on his friend's chest and he doesn't understand that never had noticed. Update: 2nd chapter added.

The King of Camelot was trapped in a loveless marriage to Gwen. Morgana knowing Merlin is on his way to save Arthur stops him before he arrives. With Freya and his knights help can Arthur save his destiny before it is too late?

Arthur can see people's dreams! Now he's wondering why Merlin's always dreaming about revealing his magic. There's a funny reveal, a tragic reveal, a song reveal, and more! But Arthur has one question. When will Merlin finally tell him?

When Arthur discovers Merlin's magic, he consigns him to the horrors of Camelot's deepest dungeon. But when a curse strikes at the heart of the kingdom, can the King repair the damage he's done, and can Merlin find his way back from the darkness. Post season 4, canon relationships, no slash.

Morgana dares Arthur to steal Merlin's neckerchief, and people are making bets on what he will do. No one could have predicted what happened next. Scars-fic, possible reveal later. This story has no set direction, so anything could happen.

Merlin had gone mad with the sounds.

Your destinies will always be tied together. There will eventually come a day when you may not be together physically, but you will forever be joined. But what would happen if Merlin was trapped inside Arthur's body for all eternity?

What if you had a second chance at love? Modern AU Reincarnation Merlin/Arthur Warnings: Dark and Sadistic Themes, Torture, Underage sex, Self-harm, Minor/Major Character Death, Oblivious Merlin/Arthur Prequel to: The Now: Underworld

When Arthur meets a boy, a slave, he feels the need to help save him. He can't explain it, he just knows it is meant to be. As if it is his destiny.

Lancelot returns and something is different about him ... Merlin finds himself scared and strangely intrigued at the same time. Will he resist temptation or lose his head in a swirl of dark passion? dark!Lancelot/Merlin

Arthur knew of the distinct shape of a Serket's stinger. He knew that no one who bore the mark of their sting could live long enough for it to scar. And that is why he couldn't take his eyes off the shiny white scar on Merlin's lower back. 4x09 Not Slash

Merlin and Arthur go to the same school and their bedroom windows face each other. Before, Arthur didn't know Merlin existed but now he's his best friend even though they've never talked face to face. What will happen when they do? AU CONTAINS SEXY TIME.

When Arthur hit Merlin. Consequences are far-reachings. Second of my BF-serie. Can be read alone. T for sure, Merlin whump, angst

Prince Arthur didn't care much for the new Prime Minister's son Merlin, and would rather spend as little time with him as possible - and the feeling is mutual. But when they're kidnapped together, they don't have a choice. Boys are 12/13 in this fic

A casual hunting trip turns to chaos when bandits ransom Arthur with Merlin by his side. The bandits torture the warlock for added information too. Plot twists will occur. Painful Merlin!Whump will continue throughout the fiction. Wear goggles for slash.

SLASH. AU. When Merlin has Uther's son hoisted onto him in an effort to 'straighten Arthur out', Merlin's world is turned upside down by the blonde arse, who makes him confused one minute, want to kill him the next, and reluctantly aroused the next...

A/M, post season 3, Merlin knew full well that there were risks to being Arthur's protector, a hidden wall of magic between the prince and the rest of the world, with scars that even the Prince should not, and hopefully, will never know about.

While running from Bandits,Merlin finds himself trapped in the Crystal Cave... with Arthur, Elyan, Gawaine and Lancelot. Will Merlin be able to avoid the misery that comes with looking in the crystals and keep his secret at the same time?

When Arthur notices the scars on Merlin, he sets off to find out why a servant of all people has such marks and discovers that Merlin might not be all that he seems. Arthur/Merlin

Arther is in love with Merlin to bad Merlin in a realtionship. How far will Arthur go for Merlin's love? Modern AU Slash Arthur/Merlin

Merlin waits, Merlin listen.

When Merlin is being held at sword point, multiple blades pressing from all sides at his throat, he doesn't even seem scared. "Whatever fate you have planned for me, your highness, I wish that you let me stop this before you carry it out."

The Merlin from thirteen years into the future must stop a dreaded witch from doing more damage to the past than he remembers. Under the guise of 'Emrys' he must work with Arthur, Gwen and his younger self to protect both the past and the future.

Arthur Pendragon's life is changed when he befriends the new geek in school. Written for reel merlin on LJ, with the prompt Bridge To Terabithia. Merlin/Arthur.

Arthur and Gaius warn Merlin of a visiting Lord. Will Merlin be the latest victim?

AU. What if when the Great Dragon said that Mordred would 'kill' Arthur he didn't exactly mean it the way it sounded? Mordred discovers that he fulfilled that prophecy, while living in Arthur's court, loving Emrys, and Arthur still alive on the throne.

Arthur needs Merlin and Merlin needs Arthur. Warning Arthur/Merlin slash.