A Family Christmas
11 December 2011
Arthur discovers there will be an unexpected addition to the Pendragon family Christmas.
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All fic tagged ‘u:Merlin’
A Pleasure to Serve
26 December 2012
Title: A Pleasure to Serve Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur/Guinevere Category, Word count: Short story; 4464 words Rating: NC17 Summary: Guinevere knows that Arthur loves Merlin as well as his wife, and she has never forgotten that she was once in love with Merlin herself. It seems time to acknowledge all this in […]
Arthur: 01 Innocence
30 December 2008
Arthur is yearning for an oblivious Merlin. Uther is also yearning, and finds his options are limited. In desperation, he turns to his own son.
Arthur: 02 Experience
30 December 2008
Uther has continued his illicit sexual arrangement with Arthur, who continues to yearn for Merlin. However, Merlin can see that Arthur is hurting in all kinds of ways, and realises that if his duty lies in looking after the prince, he’d better do something about it.
Arthur: 03 Winter Solstice
30 December 2008
Arthur’s plans for his future with Merlin as his lover and Morgana as his queen are shaping up nicely. He even manages a stilted reconciliation with Uther now their sexual arrangement is firmly in the past. However, discovering the truth of Merlin’s secret changes everything.
Arthur: 04 Summer Solstice
20 February 2009
Arthur spends the winter solstice at Camelot with Gwen and with Uther, then returns to Merlin and their adventures out in the wider world.
Awakening
14 November 2010
Merlin’s sexual awakening was bound to be magical; it draws together all those who truly love him.
Beltane
13 January 2019
Title: Beltane Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Gaius/Merlin Category, Word count: Short story; 4,200 words Rating: R Summary: Gaius hasn’t seen Merlin since the aftermath of Camlann, and misses him dreadfully, but the Beltane celebrations bring a number of visitors to Camelot along with the promise of renewed life. Notes: For riventhorn, in humble […]
Consequences
28 March 2009
Arthur starts having sex with his man servant, thinking there can be few consequences to such a relationship. However, their shared attraction to Lancelot helps provoke stronger emotions.
Destinies Entangled
13 September 2009
King Arthur goes in search of his missing warlock, and instead finds a druid.
First Night: 01 Someone Else
18 January 2009
Merlin is delighted by Camelot, and especially by all the hunky men. He thinks he’s in luck when he sees the most beautiful of them all on his first night in Camelot: a golden-haired knight brushing down his horse in the stables…
First Night: 02 The Second Knight
22 January 2009
Having inadvertently fallen in love with Arthur, Merlin now has to cope with the intimacies of being Arthur’s servant. However, he finds some comfort with his new friend Lancelot.
First Night: 03 No Ordinary Love
24 January 2009
The shock of almost losing Merlin forces Arthur to finally accept his own feelings for the ‘stable-boy’ he once tumbled in the hay.
Four Times Arthur was Seduced by Magic, and One Time He Wasn’t (the five things remix)
22 October 2010
Arthur didn’t mind so much about Merlin changing him into a shark or a wolf when needs must… if only Merlin would quit making him come as well.
Good Enough
18 January 2015
Title: Good Enough Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Gwaine/Leon Category, Word count: Short story; 3100 words Rating: R Summary: It’s such a lovely day that Gwaine insists Leon accompany him on a quest. For once, Leon lets himself be persuaded. Notes: Set somewhere in between the third and fourth seasons. A humble offering for […]
Hunting Trip: 01 Men Behaving Chivalrously (or not)
4 January 2010
Arthur’s old friends are being a bit obnoxious, but he has other options these days…
Hunting Trip: 02 By My Side
4 January 2010
Merlin and Arthur have reached a new understanding, but Arthur’s old friends don’t want to be left out…
Imagination
30 December 2008
Arthur thinks he’s being visited by an incubus, but Merlin realises there’s another explanation.
Lessons Learned
25 January 2009
Uther accidentally walks in on Merlin kissing Arthur, and stays to reassure his son that he understands. But soon he tries to make a point to Arthur by kissing Merlin as well, and then one thing leads to another…
Liege of My Heart
6 November 2017
Title: Liege of My Heart Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin (canon au) Characters featured: Arthur/Leon Category, Word count: Short story; 1700 words Rating: G Summary: Leon is surprised to discover Arthur is disobeying the king, when both knight and prince value loyalty. But Leon values other things as much, or even more. Notes: Written for the […]
Memoranda
22 October 2010
Arthur writes a series of memoranda to himself about his insufferable companion. Maybe it helps.
Merlin Mini Fics
7 November 2010
10 different categories of fic, each in 10 words or less. In this case, all various combinations of Uther/Arthur/Merlin.
Merlin: 01 The Quick Learner
28 December 2008
Merlin is surprised at some of the duties Arthur expects of his new servant, but Merlin is nothing if not adaptable… (Bless him!)
Merlin: 02 Learning Fast
28 December 2008
Merlin hopes that his unexpected duties will continue, but Arthur makes him wait. Until at last Arthur is the one who has to cope with the unexpected…
no one but the pure of heart
29 May 2012
Elyan is forced to face the fact that he loves Percival for who he is, no more and no less.
Of Ghosts and Gooseberries
13 January 2019
Title: Of Ghosts and Gooseberries Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Leon, Arthur, Merlin Category, Word count: Short story; 2,010 words Rating: PG13 Summary: Arthur is rather surprised when Leon visits him late one night in order to read him poetry. Notes: A humble offering for my dear friend Cello on her birthday … with […]
Our Best Intentions
13 January 2019
Title: Our Best Intentions Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin, Gaius Category, Word count: PWP; 1,040 words Rating: PG Summary: Merlin knew he’d done the right thing in having Gaius’s love Alice arrested. So why couldn’t he sleep that night? Notes: A follow-up to episode 309 Love in the Time of Dragons, for the […]
Perversity
3 March 2009
Arthur is reluctantly participating in a sexual relationship with Uther, but when Uther finally tells Arthur how proud he is of his son and heir, the dynamic between them starts to change into something more positive.
Possession
9 February 2009
Uther accidentally discovers that Arthur has a sexual relationship with his servant Merlin. As he ponders this, Uther becomes more and more intrigued by his beautiful son, who reminds him so much of his lost love Igraine. Uther considers the alternatives, but ultimately (of course!) no one but Arthur will do.
Reward System
12 March 2009
Each month the knights of Camelot stage a mock tournament as part of their training. Merlin is rather surprised by the reward Prince Arthur offers to the winner.
Season 2: 01 Rhythms
7 September 2009
Merlin is reluctant to go back to performing all his old duties after Arthur passed him over for Cedric.
Season 2: 02 Please and Thank You
28 September 2009
Merlin is surprised to find that Arthur has learned how to say ‘Please’.
Season 2: 03 A Token of Affection
4 October 2009
Merlin tries to reassure Arthur about his relationship with Morgana, by offering a token of his affection to the prince.
Season 2: 04 The Bright Side
11 October 2009
Merlin finally knows that Arthur is in love with Gwen, so the two young men have to work out what that means for their own relationship.
Season 2: 05 A True Friend
27 October 2009
Arthur catches Merlin in his room late one night, and decides to make the most of the opportunity.
Season 2: 06 I Never Left
5 November 2009
Merlin turns up unexpectedly in Arthur’s room late one night again. What’s a prince to do?
Season 2: 07 Being a Prince
8 November 2009
A grieving guilt-stricken Merlin seeks comfort from Arthur.
Season 2: 08 Who I Really Am
19 November 2009
Merlin and Arthur are both in need of comfort after a traumatic few days.
Season 2: 09 You’ve Still Got Me
24 November 2009
Merlin is still unhappy, and Arthur tries to do something about it.
Season 2: 10 Stronger Than Magic
3 December 2009
Both Merlin and Arthur have learned something about love.
Season 2: 11 Showing Real Initiative
9 December 2009
Arthur is rather aggrieved with Merlin, and they have different ideas about how to resolve the situation.
Season 2: 13 The Prince and the Dragonlord
20 December 2009
Merlin is dealing with grief and power, and Arthur is dealing with love.
Season 5: 01 Other Talents
6 October 2012
Title: Season 5: 01 Other Talents Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 975 words Rating: NC17 Summary: Merlin has cause to revive some old duties that he’d let lapse. Notes: Remember how I wrote a short M/A slash fic after each episode through the second season? Well, I do like […]
Season 5: 02 Protection
15 October 2012
Title: Season 5: 02 Protection Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 953 words Rating: NC17 Summary: Merlin is worried about Arthur’s safety now they’ve brought Mordred back to Camelot. Notes: Part of a series of episode codas that I hope will continue through the fifth season. Warnings: Spoilers for episode […]
Season 5: 03 Comfort
21 October 2012
Title: Season 5: 03 Comfort Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 721 words Rating: NC17 Summary: Merlin seeks to comfort Arthur once Uther’s ghost has been sent from Camelot. Notes: Part of a series of episode codas that I hope will continue through the fifth season. Warnings: Spoilers for episode […]
Season 5: 04 A Good Man
30 October 2012
Title: Season 5: 04 A Good Man Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 896 words Rating: NC17 Summary: Apparently Merlin has given Arthur something to think about. Notes: Part of a series of episode codas that I hope will continue through the fifth season. Though I think the main problem […]
Season 5: 05 A Maker of Beds
6 November 2012
Title: Season 5: 05 A Maker of Beds Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 866 words Rating: PG13 Summary: Merlin is haunted by his conversation with Arthur in which he yet again had to deny magic. Notes: Part of a series of episode codas that I hope will continue through […]
Season 5: 06 Man to Man
17 November 2012
Title: Season 5: 06 Man to Man Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 333 words Rating: PG13 Summary: Merlin and Arthur wait through the long night before they can ride to rescue Guinevere. Notes: Part of a series of episode codas that I hope will continue through the fifth season. […]
Season 5: 07 Bound
20 November 2012
Title: Season 5: 07 Bound Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 546 words Rating: NC17 Summary: Merlin seeks to wordlessly remind Arthur of how deeply he is bound to his lover and his king. Notes: Part of a series of episode codas that I hope will continue through the fifth […]
Season 5: 08 Indivisible
2 December 2012
Title: Season 5: 08 Indivisible Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 820 words Rating: NC17 Summary: Arthur wants to know about this girl Merlin’s been seeing… Notes: Part of a series of episode codas that I hope will continue through the fifth season. Warnings: Spoilers for episode 508! Infidelity!
Season 5: 09 The Gangly Boy
2 December 2012
Title: Season 5: 09 The Gangly Boy Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 668 words Rating: PG13 Summary: Arthur has his beloved wife back, but still takes a moment to acknowledge Merlin. Notes: Part of a series of episode codas that I hope will continue through the fifth season. Warnings: […]
Season 5: 10 The Happiness of Arthur Pendragon
10 December 2012
Title: Season 5: 10 The Happiness of Arthur Pendragon Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 912 words Rating: NC17 Summary: Merlin takes a chance to enjoy Arthur’s happiness. Notes: Part of a series of episode codas that I hope will continue through the fifth season. Warnings: Spoilers for episode 510! […]
Season 5: 11 Brittle
21 December 2012
Title: Season 5: 11 Brittle Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 306 words Rating: PG13 Summary: Mordred has gone back to Morgana, and Merlin is frightened of what will happen next. Notes: Part of a series of episode codas that I hope will continue through the fifth season. Apologies for […]
Season 5: 12 Secrets
23 December 2012
Title: Season 5: 12 Secrets Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 857 words Rating: PG13 Summary: Merlin has, for once, actually been down at the tavern. But Arthur has been, too. Now it’s time for bed. Notes: Part of a series of episode codas that I hope will continue through […]
Season 5: 13 The Once and Future King’s Warlock
25 December 2012
Title: Season 5: 13 The Once and Future King’s Warlock Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Arthur Category, Word count: PWP; 1214 words Rating: PG13 Summary: Merlin waits for Arthur to return from Avalon. Notes: The last in this series of episode codas! I want to start by thanking Alexander Vlahos for saying that the […]
Secrets
28 December 2008
On their return from Merlin’s home village, Arthur thinks he has worked out Merlin’s secret – and that it’s the same as his own secret…
Seven Steps
20 August 2011
Merlin is an art student, working as an orderly at a Pendragon Care care home during the summer break; he falls in love with Gaius, one of the (temporary) residents. The feeling is mutual, but such an unexpected relationship is never going to be easy to establish when both men feel so diffident about their claims on each other. And that’s before taking into account the mutual antipathy between Merlin and Gaius’s beloved godson Arthur, not to mention a surprising addition to Merlin’s family, and Merlin’s grief over his best friend Freya being institutionalised…
Smitten
25 November 2010
Arthur walks into a coffee shop on a quest for a triple latte. He doesn’t expect to fall in love.
Spring Came Early
14 February 2009
An alternate universe story, which suggests that after Igraine’s death, Uther could not bear to raise his son himself. Instead, he has given him to Gorlois, to raise as his ward. Eventually, twenty-one years later, a golden-haired knight rides into Camelot for the spring tournament. Uther doesn’t recognise him, but is nevertheless strongly drawn to him.
Spring Came Early (alternate ending)
7 November 2010
This is an alternate (happy!) ending to an alternate universe story, which suggested that after Igraine’s death, Uther could not bear to raise his son himself. Instead, he gave Arthur to Gorlois, to raise as his ward. Eventually, twenty-one years later, a golden-haired knight named Lucius rides into Camelot for the spring tournament. Uther doesn’t recognise him, but is nevertheless strongly drawn to him.
Strange Customs: 01 King takes Prince
31 January 2009
So, antychan asked: ‘Where are all the fics about how there is this tradition in Camelot that once the son is of age and crown prince (ep 1×09), the king takes him to his bed to deflower and then have an affair with him that lasts until the king dies or the prince marries or something? Where?’ And I reply: ‘Right here, mate! Sorry it took me so long to get on board.’
Strange Customs: 01.5 United
7 November 2010
Just a little sex scene that takes place between the fics King Takes Prince and The Twelve Virtues…
Strange Customs: 02 The Twelve Virtues
3 May 2009
Camelot has this rather strange custom where the crown prince becomes the king’s lover for a year when he comes of age. So, you know, they have lots of sex. But it also gives Arthur the opportunity to learn the twelve virtues necessary in any long–term relationship. So, really, it all makes perfect sense!
Taking Care
18 January 2014
Title: Taking Care Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Annis/Guinevere Category, Word count: Short story; 2924 words Rating: NC17 Summary: More than two years after Camlann, the two widowed queens seek each other’s companionship. Notes: My first femme-slash! Be gentle with me…
That Which Makes It Whole
6 August 2009
Merlin seems like little more than a clumsy dolt, but once he arrives in Camelot, Arthur’s world starts changing.
The Balance of Power
8 March 2009
Merlin wants Arthur, but Arthur is already in a relationship with Uther. When Uther dies, Merlin is finally free to not only offer his love to Arthur but also to tell him about his magic. However, the two young men have some trouble establishing what they want from each other and what they can give.
The Dominion of King Uther
25 February 2009
Uther seeks to punish Arthur… and ends up pleasuring him instead.
The Heart that Made a Family
13 January 2019
Title: The Heart that Made a Family Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Gaius/Geoffrey Category, Word count: Short story; 2,740 words Rating: PG13 Summary: Gaius and Geoffrey have been together for decades, and have long been set in their own wonderful ways. But perhaps it’s not entirely unexpected that the festive season brings them more […]
The King’s Will
30 December 2008
Arthur has been thrown in the dungeons, and discovers to his horror just how Uther punishes those who oppose his will.
The Lusty Month of May
30 August 2010
Jack (Giacomo Casanova, as played by David Tennant) is a colourful magical creature who arrives in Camelot at Beltane. Almost everyone falls under his sway – but Arthur remains immune to his charms, because he already feels true love for Merlin. Jack so distracts everyone else with pleasure that ordinary life grounds to a halt. At first this seems a bit tiresome though harmless – but as food supplies and goodwill dwindle, it starts to feel as if Camelot is dangerously under siege. Arthur finds that Gwen is also immune to Jack, though for different reasons; they team up to try to break Jack’s enchantment.
The Man I Love
22 April 2014
Title: The Man I Love Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin Characters featured: Merlin/Gaius (and Arthur/Gwen) Category, Word count: Story; 10,000 words Rating: NC17 Summary: To quote the prompt: Merlin grew up raised by Gaius, not knowing he wasn’t his father, until the day his magic manifested and Gaius explained everything. Suddenly, those feelings Merlin’s been having […]
The Once and Future King
9 June 2009
Arthur is reincarnated in England’s hour of need, but Merlin isn’t quite sure that Arthur has his priorities right.
The Prince and the Sorcerer
15 September 2010
Arthur enjoys playing out sexual fancies in which Merlin pretends to be an evil sorcerer and Arthur pretends to be helplessly overpowered by him… Then one day Arthur discovers that there’s rather more truth to the game than he ever suspected.
The Warlock and the King
10 October 2011
Uther may be broken, but he’s not quite done with life yet.
To the pure, all things are pure
26 December 2015
Title: To the pure, all things are pure Author: Harlequin Universe: Merlin (modern day au) Characters featured: Elyan/Percival Category, Word count: Short story; 2770 words Rating: PG13 Summary: Elyan has to seriously consider what he wants for Christmas this year.
Treason, Love, Magic
14 January 2009
Merlin discovers that Arthur has recklessly gone off to fight a monster on his own – so Merlin follows him, desperate to make sure he’s all right. As emotions run high following the confrontation, all Merlin’s secrets are revealed.
Treaty
22 October 2010
After negotiating a treaty with Uther, Cenred gets to bed Arthur for a night. He suggests Merlin stay, in case Arthur has need of him. Which of course he does.
Tussle Over Easy
4 February 2009
Merlin is a delightfully obliging lay, at least when it comes to his prince. But Arthur wants something different this time, and tries to convince Merlin to at least pretend to put up a struggle before they get to the inevitable.
where you once belonged
14 August 2011
In the showers after a game, Arthur’s footy mates notice something a bit odd about him…
with careful fingers and benign
5 April 2011
Arthur falls in love on his first day of high school… with Merlin’s fingers.
With Thine Own Ardour Glowing…
12 February 2009
Merlin has been avoiding having sex with Arthur in a desperate attempt to keep the magic secret… but of course that’s not going to work forever. Arthur eventually insists, and is horrified when Merlin’s reactions reveal the truth.
