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Merlin would do anything for Arthur, even if Arthur would reject all that he is.
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Merlin tries to protect Arthur from another threat, and Arthur is too much of an idiot to see what Merlin actually does for him.
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- Part 3 of Would You?
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16 Aug 2026
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Someone in the Camelot (Merlin) has rooted out a spy on the council. This anonymous person (who is obviously Merlin) put this accusation into a long letter, full of evidence from a thorough investigation and infiltration of the spy's circle within the staff. Arthur is remarkably impressed with this mystery detective (again, Merlin) and becomes set on uncovering their identity.
Merlin didn't think things would get out of hand. He only wanted to get rid of the spy publicly and legally, so he forewent the magic and decided to conduct a counterintelligence mission for months to gather evidence the old-fashioned way—like anyone would! But suddenly Arthur is searching for him, and magic or not, he learned a long time ago to stay in the shadows.
George is so tired. It is so obvious. King Arthur is disappointingly unobservant, and George cannot take this much longer.
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- Part 6 of Living's Standalone Merthur Fics
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11 Aug 2026
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A noble painter arrives at the court and falls for Merlin the moment he lays eyes on him. King Arthur is driven to the brink of madness, yet he has no choice but to hide behind his duty and watch.
Merlin, on the other hand, is exhausted. He wonders what it feels like to receive the affection he never got from Arthur—to be loved by someone who actually makes him a priority. Lowering his guard, he allows himself to be loved for the very first time.
They say that if a painter falls in love with you, you live forever. Just like Merlin...
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While Arthur burns with envy, Merlin simply wishes to feel loved for the very first time. If the king allows it, of course.
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11 Aug 2026
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To the Brows Laid In Thorn and Weapons Made of Words by ificouldwrite
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
15 Jul 2023
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Arthur finds out about Merlin's magic prior to the events of season 5 and post-season 4. He goes into sullen silence to punish Merlin for lying to him, leaving Merlin in the interim of "does he want me dead or does he just need time?"
It leaves Merlin spiraling and Arthur to deal with the heart of Camelot, his heart, to deal with it.
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29 Jul 2026
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“Everyone I love, everyone I’ve allowed close to me, has betrayed me. Left me.” A quick pause, and then, “But not you.”
Or, still reeling from Agravaine's betrayal, Arthur realizes that Merlin is the only one whom he truly trusts.
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27 Jul 2026