#merlin is arthur's queen

[mxpvtrx]

Finished old and gray Merthur piece

My laptop was struggling with this one lmao, I did not mean for the file size to be as big as it was. But anyways, heres camp Merthur being old, gray and fabulous, as it's supposed to be.

[theroundbartable]

Love the headcanon that magic is legal in Queen Annis' kingdom.

One day, Arthur is invited, but he doesn't KNOW magic is legal there, so he obviously freaks out at first.

Arthur: aren't your crime rates skyrocketing when magic is legal?

Annis: *laughing* what? No. When magic is legal, it's not a crime that people commit, so it's much less, silly boy.

Arthur: but ... Doesn't it do harm?

Annis: more good than harm. Killing people is still illegal, so is theft. But you can't steal magic and when you have magic, it's unlikely for your crops to go bad, so people don't starve, which means less people get jealous or vengeful. The harm with magic is of course worse, but the protection is also more effective and crimes done BY magic get punished worse. So... We're regulating it kinda well.

Arthur is, needless to say... Amazed.

Not as amazed, however, as Merlin is. Merlin looks like he's absolutely thriving. Arthur has never seen Merlin smile as much or be as relaxed and he kind of looks like he belongs here. He seems to have a good sense for the quality of magical objects, seems to enjoy people using it for fun and entertainment.

And Arthur... Arthur's not sure what to do with that. He hates it, but...

Arthur: Merlin... I would understand if you wished to stay here. You seem... Happier than you do at home

Merlin: *laughs*, *realises Arthur is serious* i'm not going to leave you

Arthur: but you like it here! You... I've never seen you like this! You belong here! You just -

Merlin: I belong at your side. I just... Admire their lifestyle

Arthur: they are using magic.

Merlin: I know

Arthur: ... If... If magic were legal in camelot, would that make you happy?

Merlin: *freezes*

Arthur: I never thought it could be this peaceful. I feel like if it were legal... Things would change for the better. And you seem to have a good sense for these magic things, so maybe you could help me establish- holy shit, you're on fire

Merlin: *magic burst into literal flames*

[lenoreamidala]

𝔪𝔶𝔱𝔥 vs 𝔪𝔢𝔯𝔩𝔦𝔫

[isarthurpendragonbackyet]

is arthur pendragon back yet?

day 542,631: WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED BUT THE THRONE IS WIDE OPEN

[lochlot]

i haven’t finished the show yet but they totally are gay and run away together and live happily ever after right? guys ? right? guys?

[that-nerd-who-writes-fanfiction]

A conversation I imagine happened after Camlan:

Merlin, using magic for Arthur while they’re still finalising the ban repeal: Due to personal reasons, I’ll now be named an enemy of the state.

Arthur, has heard the joke ten times already today: You aren’t an enemy of the state, Merlin.

Merlin: I lived with your father as king for years, let me have this.

Gwen: He does have a point, it can’t have been easy living as a warlock during Uther’s reign. And it’s only harmless fun.

Arthur: *sigh* Fine. You’re an enemy of the state. Only until the repeal goes through, then you’re going to be my court sorcerer and I can’t have a criminal on my council.

Arthur: But I will be making you wear the hat.

Merlin: What? Why?!

Arthur: I can hardly have my court sorcerer in the cells, but you are right. Ten years as an enemy of the state is a long time to go without any consequence. It’s only harmless fun.

Merlin: Tyrant.

Gwen: Maybe you can just be a rival of the state. Healthy competition without the crime.

Merlin: …

Arthur: …

Merlin: So due to personal reasons, I’ll now be named a rival of the state.

Arthur: Why would you encourage this?

Gwen: He’s happy. And we love him.

Arthur: *sigh*

[cabbageheadss]

picnic date 🌸

[morganadeservedbetter]

Gwen: This is awful. Arthur: This is horrible. Gwen: Yeah, I know, I mean look at today’s news. Arthur: No, it’s not that, it’s Merlin. Arthur: It’s just like, I can’t get him out of my head and every time I look at him I have this pain in my chest, and I just know it’s his fault, that bitch!

[sneakyboymerlin]

BBC Merlin + Text Posts

[justaz]

au where arthurs death only lasted like 20 mins bc merlin spent time setting up his little boat to send him out into the lake but before he could part with him, he gently kissed arthurs forehead and it was actually true loves kiss and they lived happily ever after

[atdawn]

— but the gateway to the world was still outside the reach of him.

[blessyouhawkeye]

nothing but respect for bbc merlin's commitment to having its protagonists enact zero meaningful change. five seasons spent foreshadowing all the good arthur would do as king only for arthur to die young without having accomplished anything. it was guinevere that brought about the golden age of camelot, i guess

[lenoreamidala]

merlin + seasons

[myoonmii]

Poor guy has no idea what’s about to hit him

[aquabreezy]

My new favorite Merlin AU is that Merlin finally confesses to Arthur about his magic, but Merlin is too flustered to think straight and there’s some miscommunication.

What Merlin says: I have magic 😔

What Merlin thinks he said: I am a powerful sorcerer and I use my magic every day to protect you and all of Camelot. We are two sides of the same coin, our destinies forever intertwined. Spare me and I will help you become the once and future king.

What Arthur hears: I know a few cantrips. Please don’t kill me.

So Arthur eventually comes to terms with Merlin knowing some magic and things kinda go back to normal except Merlin starts using minor spells in front of Arthur to speed up chores.

But then while Arthur is working to legalize magic (because of course he would) and make reparations to magic users, he asks Merlin to accompany him to a meeting with the Druids. Arthur asks the Druids to nominate a court sorcerer and they just look at him confused like

Druids: why not ask the great sorcerer Emrys?

Arthur: ok where do I find him?

Druids: points to Merlin sitting 1 foot away

Arthur: why did you hide this vital information from me!?

Merlin: … I did tell you, didn’t I? Whoops

Bonus

Arthur: Gwen! Knights! Merlin is the most powerful sorcerer to ever live! Can you believe it?

Everyone … yeah. We saw him shooting Lightning while riding a dragon just last week.

Arthur:🫨…😐

[crystaiskiess]

the lovely guinevere 💛