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First, there is the rage, like nothing Arthur has ever known. It’s hot, hotter than anything, hotter than the kitchen ovens and the blacksmith’s forge and dragon’s breath. It fills him to the brim and carries on, washing over him in waves that scald, and, as Arthur looks around him at the carnage, the man at its centre, he has no idea how he is ever meant to let go of it.
“I can explain,” Merlin says, his eyes still blazing as he kneels there, charred by the fires he lit, blood on his hands. So much blood. “Arthur, sire, please, I can explain.”
First, there is the rage, and then there is a knife at Merlin’s throat.
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23 Jun 2026
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The Care and Keeping of Oversized Lizards (and Other Unfortunate, Related Occurrences) by everydayistuesday
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
20 Sep 2025
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Sir Gareth doesn’t know how he ends up taking care of the dragon Uther imprisoned in his subbasement, alright? What he does know is this:
1. The dragon is a cryptic bastard.
2. The dragon's only friend besides Sir Gareth is Merlin, Prince Arthur's dismal manservant.
3. Prince Arthur and his manservant really need to stop pining and kiss already.
4. Sir Gareth does not get paid enough for this shit.
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23 Jun 2026
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an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth (a love for a love) by everydayistuesday
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
11 Jan 2026
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“Very well.” Annis looks back to Arthur. “You will have your trial by combat. However,” she says, “I will choose your champion.”
Arthur’s head snaps up. For a moment, he’s clearly uncomfortable, then his expression clears and he squares his shoulders. “As you wish. You have your pick of any one of my men.”
“Him.” Annis’ eyes do not leave Arthur’s. “At noon tomorrow, your servant will fight on behalf of Camelot.”
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23 Jun 2026
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“He needs a prince to kiss him,” Leon says.
“That would be you,” Gwaine provides unhelpfully. “Best pucker up, Princess.”
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- Part 3 of Merlin Bingo 2026!
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23 Jun 2026
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Camelot's Resident Sorcerer... Arthur Pendragon? by everydayistuesday
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
24 Aug 2025
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Nimueh warned that using magic to conceive a child would have consequences. Uther thought that Ygraine's death was consequence enough, but apparently not, seeing as Arthur seems to have developed magic.
Or: Uther is having a horrible day, Arthur discovers the power of teenage rebellion despite not being a teenager, Morgana gets the support she needs, and somehow, no one notices Merlin sweating in the corner.
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23 Jun 2026