Merlin BBC Fanfiction
The BBC series reimagining the legend of Merlin and Arthur as young men in Camelot.
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Merlin BBC fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Merlin (TV) universe. With over 105,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Merlin BBC is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Merlin, Arthur Pendragon, Morgana, Gwen, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
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True Love
by platonic_boner
AU where soulmates can’t lie to each other.(That’s okay, Merlin wasn’t planning to lie to Arthur anyways! Haha.. ha.. ha…)
Dying to Return
by StormDancer
When they try to hang him, he floats. *They put him on the pyre at dawn. He doesn’t burn.
That's His Name
by ZairaA
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.Written for prompt #8
And like the cycle of the year, we begin again
by katherynefromphilly
Set after the Merlin Series 5 Finale "Diamond of the Day".Canon Compliant. In Character. Arthur Pendragon Returns.Cover art by Lao-Pendragon------For many long years Merlin waited.For the other part of his soul, for the other half of his life. He was born to serve Arthur. So that meant he was al
Have you Heard
by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle
“They say Emrys tamed the great dragon of Camelot and sired the white dragon of Albion-”“Sired?” Gwaine interrupted “This Emrys fellow is going around siring dragons? How exactly is that happening? Sex with other dragons?” He asked and despite the situation, Merlin flushed. The man in question blink
The Truth Is You
by bigmamag
Arthur lies to a sorceress and gets slapped with a truth spell. Awkwardness ensues.
Catching Bees with Honey
by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle
“So let me get this straight,” Arthur said, folding his fingers together as the man in front him awkwardly shifted. “You are under the impression if you win the favor of my servant that you will then win my favor?” he asked and the nobleman shifted again.“Well, sire,” he said “That is the common con
Strike of Lightning
by helloearthlings
Uther's commandment was very simple: If there should come a day when Arthur met his soulmate, he would drive a sword through their chest and kill them on sight.
Next to You (It's the Rule)
by LunaMyLove
Arthur and Merlin have a special relationship. They always have, even when they were prince and servant. While many question it when first noticing, eventually it becomes an understanding in Camelot—and even among some other countries—that where there is Arthur, there is Merlin. And, where there is
Arthur Enchanted
by platonic_boner
Arthur is cursed to obey Merlin’s orders.Obviously this has very little impact on their lives, since no servant would ever dare give orders to a prince.
glow in grey
by helloearthlings
Morgana opened the door to reveal Leon’s smiling face, Gwen hanging on one of his arms. They noticed the wine with narrowed eyes as Morgana dramatically poured herself a glass three sizes too big without uttering a word to suggest why.“What –?” Leon’s face scrunched up in confusion.“Arthur,” Morgana
Sharing is Caring
by platonic_boner
Arthur hadn't really given his soulmate much thought, until he beat a peasant with a broomstick and every blow hurt like he was hitting himself.
No Matter How Far Away You Roam
by lady_ragnell
“I was wondering if you might come home with me.” Merlin stops mid-rant and stares at him, and then down at his panini again, and back at Arthur. This is a panini of lies and pain. He can tell already. “For Christmas? I’ve got an uncle and a mother and a sister waiting for me at home, in case you
The Student Prince
by FayJay
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, atte
No Harm Will Come to You Here
by fancyh
"That was magic," Arthur accuses."Oh." Merlin just nods, looking unperturbed. Arthur fights to keep his expression calm, mind racing and heart pounding. "Sorcery is outlawed in Camelot. On pain of death."Merlin splutters, finally fixing Arthur with an affronted glare. "It's not like I meant to do it
Favorite
by astolat
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.
The Crown of the Summer Court
by astolat
"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 Summe
Finding Home
by riventhorn
Written for a kinkme_merlin prompt. When Gaius retires a new physician takes over and quickly kicks Merlin out of his room and takes it for himself. Arthur finds Merlin sleeping in the stables...and it's winter.
In A Name
by StarlightInHerEyes22
In the middle of some quest or another, Merlin, Arthur and the knights find themselves stuck in the middle of a shrine being told that, if they wish to proceed unharmed, they need only speak their true names and titles. Straight-forward enough, right?Wrong. Merlin really hates the Old Religion somet
when the truth comes out
by ingberry
When Arthur wakes up from surgery, completely loopy from the anesthetics, he doesn’t recognise Merlin, but thinks he's really quite lovely.
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