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Untitled Arthur/Merlin/Gwaine by

leashy_bebes [ NC17], (~650 words)

But before you go (Merlin/Gawain) by

b_b_banana [NC-17] (4k)
Summary: ngl this is mostly just porn. but, umm, for a proper summary... no, you know what? it really is just porn. (SPOILERS! for 3.04, as this is a little missing scene.)

Now... Merlin/Arthur goodness...

The Sorcerer and the King by

misswinterhill [NC-17] (85k)
Summary: Canon AU -- Merlin's death is only the beginning; with no-one to protect the kingdom, Camelot falls to an enemy sorcerer and Arthur is forced to serve in the court that he once ruled. When an escape attempt goes horribly wrong, Arthur is rescued by someone he never expected to see again -- and it's their destiny to put things right.

This is a Merlin Big Bang that I forgot to rec! *irons ears* I only noticed when frogspace recced it and I was all ‘oops!’ – This is a canon fic that takes all the stability of canon and stands it on its head. It begins with Merlin’s death. Arthur allowing Uther to execute Merlin. It twists my gut just to type that because I don’t want to believe that that is IC for Arthur. But ... IDEK. It could be. We don’t want it to be, but the author gives us an Arthur who is as horrified as the readers by his own actions. He’s confused and disillusioned and obviously hopeful that Merlin will save himself. But Merlin doesn’t. Needless to say, the fic start on an angsty note. And it gets worse. Camelot falls to a Sorcerer King shortly after Merlin’s death and yes... more angst. Some bits were difficult reads, but the tale is fascinating and engaging. It is about politics and scheming and playing a game of chess with the devil. Merlin and Arthur’s relationship is complicated and confusing, full of trust issues and guilt but they need each other more than ever if they are going to take Camelot back. Wonderful, unique story.

These Private Hours by

misswinterhill [R] (3k)
Summary: During the day, King Arthur and Court Sorcerer Merlin belong to the world. In the time between first and second sleep, they belong to each other. Originally for the kinkmeme prompt: Arthur/Merlin, segmented sleep http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Segmented_sleep [the relevant bit from Wikipedia: Segmented sleep, divided sleep, bimodal sleep pattern and interrupted sleep are modern Western terms for a polyphasic or biphasic sleep pattern found in medieval and early modern Europe and many non-industrialised societies today, where the night's sleep is divided by one or more periods of wakefulness.]

This is a soft, sleepy fic. Very appropriate for the theme of the prompt. I love this little glimpse of King Arthur and how he rules, the problems he face and most importantly to solace he find in Merlin. It feels so incredible right. Just a little peek in the future that Will Be.

No Business Like Show Business by

lady_ragnell [R] (9k)
Summary: In which Merlin is promoted from production intern to talent, is easily mortified, and has Post-It arguments with Arthur while the art department watches in glee. Also, there are gay dragons.

non-magical Modern AU. This fic has an absolutely brilliant premise. Merlin and Arthur are cast as the voices of two dragons in an animated series. The meta is hilarious, with the cartoon story lines mimicking the Merlin storylines and the adorable chemistry between the actors shining through to make stunning UST (dragon!porn) But the story itself is wonderfully told, ridiculous romantic and the kind of fic you smile all the way through.