Title: Kiss me once again By: Hufflapute Gift for: glade_days Rating: Mature Word Count/Medium: Art: Fic: 1,198 words; moodboard Warning(s): Temporary Major Character Death, Implied/Referenced Suicide Attempts, Implied/Referenced Torture Creator Notes (Optional): glade_days's prompt: "Winter Soldier!AU — Feel free to assign either character the role of Steve Rogers/Captain America or Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, I think both the obvious and non-obvious match-ups are compelling. Likes a good character study, Yearning^TM, hands lol, slow burn, modern AU — magic or non-magic!, post-finale reunion, farmer!Arthur, literary allusions. in vino veritas." Merthur AND Stucky? Of course I was going to do it! O.O I wish I could have done more, but I hope you'll be glad with the moodboard and the little fic! :) Art and fic beta: Myoonmii. Thank you Summary: Arthur comes back from the war and just wants to be left alone. Of course, nothing can be simple and he becomes Captain Britain. Same old fight against magic, but this time he's fighting against the Winter Soldier, a.k.a. Merlin. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54450610

Title: hold on to me as go By: shana_rose Gift for: pezzax Rating: Explicit Word Count: 1,584 words Warning(s): no archive warnings apply Summary: There is something incredibly warm pressed against him. Despite his boyfriend being so lithe, he is usually pretty warm, but not usually this warm. It’s like a burning hot shower. Not that Arthur is complaining; in his opinion, the hotter the shower, the better. He moves his head forward to nuzzle Merlin’s neck but instead of brushing against soft skin, his cheek brushes something rough and— a scale? - Or Arthur finds out his boyfriend is a dragon shifter. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54650221

Title: You only feel it when it’s lost By: MyKingdomComeUndone Gift for: childofmagicandmagicschild Rating: Teen and up Word Count: 14,048 words Warning(s): temporary character death, implied suicide attempts, whump Creator Notes (Optional): Dear childofmagicandmagicschild, I absolutely loved both your prompts (so much angsty goodness!), and I was so happy I managed to snag one of them! I tried to add as many of your likes as I could, and I hope you enjoy what I’ve come up with! Summary: When Arthur finds out about Merlin's magic by accident, he is both furious and hurt by the apparent lack of trust between them. A truth potion seems the perfect way to finally discover what else Merlin has been keeping from him—until everything goes wrong, and Arthur is left with the shattered pieces of the life he used to take for granted. But fate has other plans and, on the battlefield at Camlann, a mysterious sorcerer appears and fights on Camelot's side... Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54274948

Title: It Was Bound to Happen...Eventually By: TrebleMaker07 Gift for: OtherBodies Rating: Explicit Word Count: 3,409 words Warning(s): None (slight dub-con) Summary: After a night out of drinking, things escalate between tipsy Merlin and Arthur...but is that really a bad thing?? Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54624523

Title: Gifts of Gold By: MerlinLikeTheBird Gift for: Alehalebane Rating: Teen and Up Word Count: 16,205 words Warning(s): None Summary: “I’m the king,” Arthur says grumpily, swallowing around the stone that has settled in his throat, “I can wear what I want.” “What about what I want?” “I’m the king,” Arthur repeats slowly, since Merlin is being particularly thick, “and so you can also wear what I want.” Or, Arthur dresses Merlin, which goes about as well as you would expect. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54308713/chapters/137544148

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Title: Mere Sight Make Obedient By: Elvenqueens / @translesbianlanwangji Gift for: @flossibelle Rating: Teen + Word Count: 5478 words Warning(s): Angst, Child Death, Non-Graphic Violence, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Uther Pendragon's A+ parenting, Hurt Merlin, Whipping Boy AU, Mutual Pining, Pre-Relationship, Hopeful Ending

Summary:

A chance encounter.

A promise broken.

Arthur was the obedient child. He was the one who stayed in line. the one who would inherit the throne. Morgana was the one who spoke out, who questioned his decisions, who went behind his back and damn the consequences.

Uther had started to lose his grip on his son. Morgana may have influenced him more than he thought, or perhaps Arthur had been going behind his back this entire time. One to draw the attention and one he would never suspect.

He was losing control of his son, and for a King and his Heir to be at odds is a dangerous thing.

Or, I write a whipping boy au cause its a royal drama so why not

AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54666655

Title: Instead of Roses By: @paceprompting Gift for: DarKymi / @rehaliahdrarys Rating: Mature Word Count: 14, 371 words Warning(s): Merlin gets a bit ill in the beginning, nothing serious, but otherwise No Archive Warnings Apply Creator Notes (Optional): If I could add and add to this prompt forever, I really think that I would. It was lots of fun to write and be a little extra! Thank you to DarKymi for such a creative prompt, and helping me write outside my comfort zone. ❤️❤️❤️

Summary: After Merlin mistakenly eats a poisonous flower, the only cure involves him losing control of his magic. The chaos that ensues leads Arthur to several conclusions: 1) he needs to legalize magic in Camelot, 2) he enjoys watching Merlin's magic more than he ever thought he would, and 3) he can't keep pushing down his feelings for his loyal sorcerer for much longer.

AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54663001

Title: “Protect the prime minister—and his secretary!” By: chaosgenes Gift for: ElliotTheRocketRacoon Rating: Explicit Word Count: 6710 words Warning(s): None Creator Notes (Optional): To ElliotTheRocketRacoon, writing this was a challenge as I had another idea, which was a more basic sharing the bed kind, but my brain vibed with "protective Arthur" so the result was a lot more plot than I thought and some angst. I really hope you enjoy this though :D  Thank you to the mods for organising the event and thank you to Sage_Owl for being my beta!

Summary: The united nation of Albion has a beloved prime minister, Arthur Pendragon, and always walking beside him is his loyal secretary, Merlin Emrys. After narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, and being forced into hiding, Merlin learns that while the nation adores Arthur, the prime minister only has eyes for one other. AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54655450

Title: Always His Destiny By: LeMightyWorrier Gift for: a13merlinfan Rating: T Word Count: 16,571 words Warning(s): No archive warnings apply

Creator Notes (Optional): This was a joy to write, the trope of true love's kiss was so sweet and fun. I hope it rescues a13merlinfan and other readers from the utter tragedy of the canon events.

*Spoilers* - A few minor changes to canon to fit the narrative and/or prompt: Kilgharrah doesn't fly away before Merlin sends Arthur off, Gwen's got her own thing going on but its only hinted at and one character other than Arthur who dies canonically, lives.

Summary: Before committing Arthur to the lake, Merlin kisses him. Arthur was always his destiny and true love gives them the chance to face the future hand in hand.

AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/53231713/chapters/134702440

Title: Your Voice Is Like No Other By: Crimson_Fanfic_Writer_7 / @dissatisfied-waking Gift for: pezzax Rating: T Word Count: 2,817 words Warning(s): Possibly graphic depictions of violence

Summary: 

Merlin is running after Arthur. Morgana is there with Excalibur. Will Merlin be in time? And what will he do when he has no choice but to reveal his magic? How will Arthur react?

Want answers? Read to find out heehehehehhheeehehe

AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54574963

Title: A promise to the Future By: Hufflapute / @freedom-in-darkness Gift for: LilyGreen10 / @supernatural-lily Rating: General Audiences Word Count/Medium: Moodboard Warning(s): No Archive Warnings Apply Creator Notes (Optional):

LilyGreen10's prompt: "Court politics and courting. I'd love something where Arthur courts Merlin in a very official way, involving court politics. Perhaps Merlin is a prince from another kingdom and his father and Uther are arranging a marriage between their son's. Or maybe a court ball where Arthur catches Merlin's eye."

Arranged marriage, royal!Merlin, how could I resist? :O Alas! This prompt inspired so much I had too many ideas to manage to put them all in a fic TT Perhaps later in the future? idk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Still, here is a moodboard that I hope you will be pleased with, LilyGreen10! :)

Art beta: Myoonmii. Thank you so much! ♥️

Summary:

Canon AU: Merlin never went to Camelot, instead he found Balinor who stayed with druids all these years. Arthur learns of Morgana's powers, and helps protect her against Uther's prejudices. Years later, Arthur is King of Camelot and is working with the druids to bring magic back in the kingdom. As the last Dragonlord, Balinor is sent as the head of a druids' delegation and as the voice of Emrys to finalize the treaty. While the elusive Emrys remains hiding (which does not annoy Arthur a little bit, no thank you!), Balinor's only son catches his eyes. Despite all expectations, Arthur decides to court Merlin, even though Merlin seems to hide much from him.

AO3 Link:  https://archiveofourown.org/works/54450778

Title: The Dawn Will Break The Silence By: @tabbytabbytabby Gift for: @btab66 Rating: Teen and Up  Word Count: 2,295 words Warning(s): None

Summary: Something goes wrong on a hunting trip and Merlin is left with no choice but to use his magic to save Arthur’s life once again. It's something he's done many times before, but this time, he can't hide it or deny he did it.

AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54480421

Title: Through Destiny to Freedom: The Letters of Merlin and Arthur By: allatonceornothing Gift for: Raphale Rating: Teen and Up Word Count: 17,536 words Warning(s): No warnings Summary: Arthur is King, Merlin is Court Sorcerer, and they've been dancing around their feelings for years. Now that their duties often take them away from each other, they start to write to each other when they're apart. Letter after letter, all the words they cannot say aloud are finally spilled out on the page. Their bond becomes even tighter and more epic. Song lyric that inspired the prompt: "If I don't make it back from where I've gone, just know I loved you all along." (The Amazing Devil, Inkpot Gods.) Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54653443/chapters/138497632

Title: and I'll keep you like a promise By: liviapeleia Gift for: OtherBodies Rating: Explicit Word Count: 22,400 words Warning(s): mildly dubious consent (drunk sex), mental instability, implied/referenced self-harm Summary: “Have you ever found yourself in love, only for it to be too late? Have you ever wanted what you know you can never have, and stupidly only wanted it more then, holding on to the yearning, because it is the only thing that's real? Eternity is long. Merlin finds a way to pass the time. And if that means losing touch with reality, can anyone blame him? Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54264487

Title: I can show you incredible things By: HadrianPeverellBlack Gift for: childofmagicandmagicschild Rating: Teen and Up Word Count: 4,247 words Warning(s): N/A Creator Notes (Optional): Hi! This is for childofmagicandmagicschild. I really hope you'll like this!! Happy Merthur Glompfest! I also thank the amazing a DeceasedTulip for her beta work! Summary: Post-magic reveal, Arthur learns about Merlin's magic and their relationship suffers. Both of them are scared and sad. This until, during a hunt, Merlin saves Arthur from a spell and becomes his kid self. How will Arthur react to his friend's (or something more?) fear? Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54429088

Title: Whispering Wings By: Loopstagirl Gift for: Alehalebane Rating: General Word Count: 4,386 words Warning(s): None Summary: Merlin couldn't leave Aithusa in the forest. But where in Camelot was he supposed to hide a baby dragon?

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54357235