Prompt Preview 5: Arthur/Merlin I
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Prompt Preview 5: Arthur/Merlin I
For Other Slash Pairings see this post!
Prompt #2
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin and/or Bradley James/Colin Morgan
Era: Any
Prompt: Kissing (and more?) in the rain
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: I originally imagined this as an art prompt. But fic would be awesome too! =)
Prompt #3
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin and/or Bradley James/Colin Morgan
Era: Any
Prompt: knife!play. One of the boys gets off on mild knife!play (nothing too overly serious - I don't want you to have to scar the boys for life here, just some mild D/s & control/powerplay).
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: Please, NOT sword!play. I realise that's... a really big knife, but I'm not looking for playing with a sword, but with an actual knife/dagger/athame even. Ta!
Prompt #4
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin and/or Bradley James/Colin Morgan
Era: Present day AU if you go with M/A
Prompt: (Um, probably not work safe links.) One of the boys brings home a new toy.... In case you aren't sure what that is: Sounding explanation (simple). Preferably first time experience for whomever is on the receiving end.
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: None, though a proper D/s relationship displayed/played out would be awesome.
Prompt #5
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur SLASH with a side of Gwen/Lance
Era: Any
Prompt: I would love to see something with magical chocolate or sweets. Something innocuous and seemingly harmless that turns sinister. Perhaps it isn't even originally meant to harm anyone, but does. Merlin and Arthur can already be in a secret relationship and perhaps the chocolate/sweets cause him to want someone else. Perhaps it's not something that is easily detectable and Merlin can be all angsty and wonder why Arthur doesn't want him any more. That being said, I would really love to see the initial transition from Prince/Manservant/Best Friends to Lovers. Surprise me. Either way, I want jealousy, angst, porn and a happy ending.
Squicks: MPreg, Watersports, scat,
Maximum Rating: NC-17 all the way, BB!
Additional Info: M/A porn will make me ever so happy. They don't have to shag graphically all the time, but I'd love at least one well-written shag scene. Please no excessive Gwen/Lance. I mean, sure hint around at the shagging and have them cutesy kissing or whatever, but I really don't wanna read about their sex lives xD.
Prompt #6
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: modern AU
Prompt: Merlin is asexual, Arthur is known as a bit of a "ladies man" and likes to sleep around. This is the story of how they fell in love with each other...
Squicks: mpreg, hardcore kinks like scat, excessive fluff, major character death, extreme OCCness
Maximum Rating: NC-17, but any rating is fine
Additional Info: I would prefer that they either meet at Uni or at work. And PLEASE no Arthur "curing" Merlin of his asexuality!! This website might help with research: asexuality.org.
Prompt #7
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur (Arthur/Gwen, Gwen/Lancelot)
Era: modern AU
Prompt: Arthur & Gwen are seemingly happily married. Until Gwen's ex (and true love), Lancelot, comes back into her life unexpectedly and everything starts to unravel. Gwen ends up cheating on Arthur, and eventually leaving him for Lancelot, breaking Arthur's heart. Merlin, Arthur's best friend for practically their entire lives, is Arthur's rock, and helps him through the break-up and eventual divorce with unwavering loyalty. He helps Arthur to move on and even manages to help Gwen and Arthur become friends in the end. And through it all, Arthur comes to realise that Merlin is the one person he can always rely on, the one person who has always stood by him, who would give his life for Arthur's, who loves Arthur unconditionally. And, Arthur realises, he loves him back.
Squicks:mpreg, hardcore kinks like scat, excessive fluff, major character death, extreme OCCness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I Would prefer that Arthur/Merlin wasn't completely out of the blue (as in Arthur is all-of-a-sudden gay and in love with Merlin). Perhaps they had a "moment" or two back when they were in Uni together (maybe they even kissed once, but they both put it down to drunken lads mucking about and nothing more ever came of it). Oh, and no uber-bitch!Gwen, please. I want to see her feeling genuinely guilty and torn, but not being able to help how she feels about Lancelot. And as soon as something actually happens with Lancelot she knows she has to break it off with Arthur. I'd prefer that she didn't carry on an affair behind Arthur's back for months. Bonus points for Merlin, in his immediate anger on Arthur's behalf, having a go at Gwen, but then apologising when he realises how upset/confused/guilty she feels.
Prompt #8
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Gwen/Lancelot
Era: modern army!AU
Prompt: In which Arthur & Lance (and Morgana??) are soldiers in the British Army, Merlin & Gwen are Doctors (Medical Officers) with the Royal Army Medical Corps
Squicks: mpreg, hardcore kinks like scat, excessive fluff, major character death, extreme OCCness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Would like lots of angst and a near-death experience, with an eventual happy ending, please.
Prompt #9
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Merlin/Morgana
Era: set in Season 1
Prompt: Merlin and Morgana end up in a love spell gone wrong (up to author who the love spell was intended for). Arthur watches, confused and unexpectedly jealous, as Merlin obsesses over Morgana. I would love if Arthur actually walked in on them at least snogging. He (with the help of Gaius? Gwen?) figures out there is magic involved and tries to end the spell before the king finds out and chops off Merlin's… head. ;) [bonus points if Morgana and Merlin remember what occurred a bit fondly, much to Arthur's frustrations.]
Squicks: character bashing, and extreme OOCness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I'm not a fan of extreme angst. I'd prefer a happy or at least open ending and tending toward Merlin/Arthur, rather than Merlin/Morgana, but I 'd be happy with either. :)
Prompt #10
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: modern!AU
Prompt: Arthur is a Beckham-esque football player, Merlin is the new team medic. An injury means Merlin needs to give physiotherapy (and possibly lots of leg massages???) to a frustrated (benched) Arthur.
Squicks: character bashing, and extreme OOCness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:
Prompt #12
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: Merlin is a highly successful international thief specializing in priceless artifacts. Arthur
is the rich collector he likes to steal from the most. Tired of being robbed (and maybe a little obsessed), Arthur sets a trap to catch Merlin - but will he be able turn him in? And what happens when they both realize that the most valuable artifact wasn't stolen by Merlin, but by a copycat? They must work together to discover who and why, before time runs out for both of them.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: No top/bottom preferences.
Prompt #13
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: In an effort to prove to his father that he can be more than a mindless drone who works for Uther's company, Arthur takes a job at the local bowling alley. Merlin is the guy in charge of the arcade section, and Arthur falls hard.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: No top/bottom preferences.
Prompt #14 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Canon
Prompt: Arthur and Merlin always have sex when they get drunk. They never talk about it - or even acknowledge it - when they're sober. Arthur can't help but wonder why - until he tries to bring it up and realizes that Merlin never remembers it happening. He is both crushed and filled with guilt, and tries to distance himself from Merlin. Merlin is hurt and angry but determined to find out what's really wrong.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Arthur's pov and buckets of angst. Would prefer helplessly-in-love!Arthur and secretly-pining!Merlin. Happy ending, PLEASE. No top/bottom preferences, though bottom!Arthur might work best in this scenario.
Prompt #15
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: Arthur and Merlin's first year of marriage is harder than they thought it would be, but they are deeply in love and giving up never once crosses their minds.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: No top/bottom preferences.
Prompt #16
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: Arthur always uses the same checkout at the grocery store. Merlin is the cashier/bag boy that likes to tell him about his conspiracy theories.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: No top/bottom preferences. Humour is fine but please no crack. Would love to see a slightly-OCD-and-ridiculously-in-love!Arthur and a quirky-but-not-insane!Merlin (who loves Arthur just as much back).
Prompt #17 CLAIMED FOR ART
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Canon
Prompt: Arthur discovers Merlin's magic book. He is furious and heartbroken; Merlin is subdued but stubborn in his insistence that he did the right thing. Arthur never believes Merlin is evil, but he is still angry, hurt, and confused. There is much angst and arguing between them but they eventually work it out.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Basically I'd love to see a realistic reveal!fic. I'd rather Arthur not already know about Merlin's magic, and that he not threaten Merlin's life. Established relationship would be wonderful, but not necessary. No top/bottom preferences.
Prompt #18
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: Secret!Ninja!Merlin must protect obliviously!in-danger!Arthur from the bad guys Uther has angered. There is much snark and UST.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: No top/bottom preferences. I realize this has definite crack potential, but if you can make a non-ridiculous story out of it I will adore you. ♥
Prompt #19
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: Arthur and Merlin are competing archaeologists who are both fully aware of the attraction between them. When they are both hired to work on the same dig, things get explosive - in more ways than one.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I would love to see a mystery with this one. No top/bottom preferences.
Prompt #20
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: AU
Prompt: Orchestra!AU, Merlin is the first chair viola of an orchestra and absolutely is NOT jealous when Arthur Pendragon steals the limelight as the guest solo violinist. Nor is he attracted to Arthur. At all.
Squicks: Non-con, rape, blood play, watersports, character death
Maximum Rating: NC-17? Is there a rating higher than that?
Additional Info: Bonus points for cellist!Gwen, conductor!Gauis and oboeist!Morgana, but you don’t have to follow that at all. Also fluff makes the world go around and NC-17 is more than welcome as a rating.
Prompt #21
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Gwen, Morgana, Lancelot
Era: AU
Prompt: Arthur takes Merlin sailing on his yacht. Perhaps Merlin is seasick? Does he fall overboard and need rescuing? Does Arthur fail to check the weather report and they sail into a storm? It’s up to you to decide mystery author!
Squicks: Non-con, rape, blood play, watersports, character death
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Humour and fluff are your friends!
Prompt #22
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur or Arthur/Merlin (doesn’t matter, either way.).
Era: I’d like to see an modern AU verse, but I guess Historical AU would also be OK.
Prompt: Arthur is dating/engaged to Gwen [or whoever you want it to be-can be male or female] and cheats on her with her friend/sibling/relative/ex/relative Merlin || I would love it if you have both Arthur and Merlin go through hell (or at least some trouble) to be together. They both don’t want to hurt [insert name here], and know that they’ll be in so much trouble with everyone if they get caught (even if it’s just losing friends/family), but even despite the possible consequences and overwhelming guilt (which should darken their relationship a lot during the affair, but not completely), they can’t stay away from each other. I’d like them to have a really romantic relationship, even if it is shadowed by guilt || I swear I would love you forever if Merlin is young. I really, really would. || I would love you even more if you made Merlin out to be a little “odd” (or at least, Arthur thinks him that way, but finds him totally adorable/sexy/whatever regardless) || I will worship you if Merlin has some kind of minor disability, that while doesn’t really effect everyday life, does cause him a bit of trouble.
Squicks: Feminine male characters (you don’t have to make them macho-just refrain from making them outright girly and oversensitive); Non-minimal (if that) use of epithets (calling Arthur “the blond”, for example); Scat (and the likes, save watersports); easy use of the word “love” (i.e., Merlin telling Arthur he loves him within a month of meeting and dating him-I prefer seeing demonstrations of love rather than empty declarations, and believe that saying “I love you” should be used when one is truly ready to say it and willing to further back it up [exceptions should be used as a plot device. I should also add that I like characters telling their partners “I love you”; I just don’t like it when it’s too soon to be said]); undeveloped romances (there are exceptions, of course, one being “attraction (never love) at first sight”); Heavy BDSM (minor BD is fine); D/s; Major character death (Merlin or Arthur, pretty much); Very, very dark fic; Unhappy endings (Angst is wonderful as long as there is a happy/hopeful ending. I’m in love with flangst); Gore; PWP (porn is great, but I like plot); Crack (humor is fine, as long as it’s not the crack-ish kind); Facial hair (a bit of stubble is okay, but I generally prefer my men with clean faces).
Maximum Rating: NC-17 ♥
Additional Info: It would be kind of nice if there was hope for reconciliation between Arthur, Merlin, and cheated-on-person-#3 towards the end. Totally up to the author, though. Hope someone takes this on! ♥ ♥ ♥
Prompt #23
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur or Arthur/Merlin (doesn’t matter, either way).
Era: AU/AR to the extreme.
Prompt: Ygraine didn’t die giving birth to one boy, but two, and it’s the one born first, the one not Arthur, who they prepare to become King (Arthur’s brother should be very much like Arthur, if not nicer/more mature, and nothing like Uther). Merlin becomes Arthur’s manservant by whatever means you want him to, and they start an extremely secret romantic relationship together. Arthur accidentally finds out about Merlin’s magic, and feeling both anger at being betrayed and fearful of what could happen to Merlin, he banishes Merlin from Camelot and make him swear never to return. A year or two later Uther dies, Arthur’s brother becomes King, and puts an end to the rule against magic. Years later (I’d rather Arthur not be older than 35, please), Prince and Leader-of-the-Knights!Arthur leaves Camelot for some reason or other and bumps into Merlin, who is a [teacher?]. They find that even long years apart can’t dispel the something between the two of them, and are attracted to one another as ever. || It’s not necessary, but I would love it if Merlin were seeing someone when him and Arthur meet again.
Squicks: Feminine male characters (you don’t have to make them macho-just refrain from making them outright girly and oversensitive); Non-minimal (if that) use of epithets (calling Arthur “the blond”, for example); Scat (and the likes, save watersports); easy use of the word “love” (i.e., Merlin telling Arthur he loves him within a month of meeting and dating him-I prefer seeing demonstrations of love rather than empty declarations, and believe that saying “I love you” should be used when one is truly ready to say it and willing to further back it up [exceptions should be used as a plot device]); undeveloped romances (there are exceptions, of course, one being “attraction (never love) at first sight”); Heavy BDSM (minor BD is fine); D/s; Major character death (Merlin or Arthur, pretty much); Very, very dark fic; Unhappy endings (Angst is wonderful as long as there is a happy/hopeful ending. I’m in love with flangst); Gore; PWP (I like plot); Crack (humor is fine, as long as it’s not the crack-ish kind); Facial hair (a bit of stubble is okay, but I generally prefer my men with clean faces).
Maximum Rating: NC-17 ♥
Additional Info: Hope someone takes this prompt on! ♥
Prompt #24
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur or Arthur/Merlin (doesn’t matter, either way.).
Era: Modern AU is preferred, but any if fine.
Prompt: Arthur is 30 y/o and is having absolutely no luck with women. His sister Morgana sends him to a place that helps “men like him” (though won’t disclose what it is), and a very desperate Arthur goes. Turns out it’s a gay bar. There, he meets someone from his past (Merlin could be an old friend/just some guy he saw around in school/someone he once drunkenly fooled around with/whatever you want). || Points if Arthur says something stupid and gets either a physical or verbal hurting from Merlin for it || Double points if Morgana is friends with Merlin || Triple points if Arthur takes Merlin out to try to appease for being a prat || I’d love you forever if it was a nice, slow romance and featured a bit of a surprisingly sweet/romantic Arthur.
Squicks: Feminine male characters (you don’t have to make them macho-just refrain from making them outright girly and oversensitive); Non-minimal (if that) use of epithets (calling Arthur “the blond”, for example); Scat (and the likes, save watersports); easy use of the word “love” (i.e., Merlin telling Arthur he loves him within a month of meeting and dating him-I prefer seeing demonstrations of love rather than empty declarations, and believe that saying “I love you” should be used when one is truly ready to say it and willing to further back it up [exceptions should be used as a plot device]); undeveloped romances (there are exceptions, of course, one being “attraction (never love) at first sight”); Heavy BDSM (minor BD is fine); D/s; Major character death (Merlin or Arthur, pretty much); Very, very dark fic; Unhappy endings (Angst is wonderful as long as there is a happy/hopeful ending. I’m in love with flangst); Gore; PWP (I like plot); Crack (humor is fine, as long as it’s not the crack-ish kind); Facial hair (a bit of stubble is okay, but I generally prefer my men with clean faces).
Maximum Rating: NC-17 ♥
Additional Info: Awkward (yet wonderful), “first-time” man sex is love. And I will bloody worship you if the fic features experienced!Merlin who shows Arthur the joys of gay sex. Rimming, fellatio, preparation, frottage, foreplay, riding-all of it. ♥♥
Prompt #25
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Arthur is a journalist working for his father's newspaper and struggling to be taken seriously. Merlin is a photographer assigned to work with him on what seems to be an easy profile of an old friend of Uther’s (Aredian???). They hate each other on sight but the story turns out to be far more intriguing and dangerous than they could possibly have imagined. They have to go on the run together and that brings them much, much closer. Danger, excitement, humour, hurt/comfort (if poss cos I like a bit of it) and slashy times ensue. Happy ending please.
Squicks: cross dressing, gender bending, major character death and mpreg.
Maximum Rating: up to NC17 but don't mind if it's mild
Additional Info: Sex is great, but doesn't have to be too explicit if that's outside the author's comfort zone.
Prompt #26
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: No preference
Prompt: Treasure hunt. What the treasure is is up to the author/artist
Squicks: cross dressing, gender bending, major character death and mpreg.
Maximum Rating: NC17 but don't mind lower or even gen.
Additional Info: Sex is great but doesn't have to be too explicit. Humour during sex is a bonus.
Prompt #27
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Canon
Prompt: Basically road trip. A long journey away from Camelot (for whatever reason) with Merlin through hostile territory means Arthur has to be sure no-one realises he’s the prince so has to behave like an ordinary person. Lots of journeying with Merlin but also other people - strolling players, travelling minstrels, war refugees - is all a bit of an education for him. Would like it if Arthur is shown to be not completely hopeless at everything ie the travelling players want him to stay with them as Princes learn to be good actors. Merlin getting sick and Arthur having to look after him on the journey with hurt/comfort thrown in is a bonus. Happy ending please.
Squicks: cross dressing, gender bending, major character death and mpreg.
Maximum Rating: NC17 but don't mind if it's less or even gen
Additional Info: Amount of sex entirely up to the author/artist
Prompt #28
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Established relationship. Arthur is sick from overwork, stress and exhaustion. Merlin wants them to move to the country and Arthur goes with him on an experimental basis. Merlin is an author so can work from home. How does Arthur learn to cope without the business world and find a place for himself in a different one. Happy ending preferred but can be angsty along the way though prompter likes plenty of humour to offset angst.
Squicks: cross dressing, gender bending, major character death and mpreg.
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info: This one needs sex! Some in the open air shocking the cows would be good *g*.
Prompt #34
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur SLASH
Era: I was thinking Modern AU would work best, but feel free to use ANY
Prompt: Merlin Emrys gets a new job (or position working for the prince) and decides to go out with his best mates Gwen and Will out to celebrate. He gets quite drunk and ends up snogging/shagging (your choice) a very sexy blonde. The next day he wakes up with a hangover, late for his new job. When he gets to work, he is shocked to find that the his boss/the prince is the guy he snogged/shagged! They bicker and fight (Arthur is a prat and Merlin is annoyed with himself for having kissed him because he such a prat and so-on.) As he gets to know Arthur, bits of that night keep coming back to him and he slowly finds himself falling in love with the pratty, yet surprisingly sweet , (prince/boss) Arthur. I always love the whole "Magic is a secret" thing (even more so if Arthur finds out about it) so if you can work that in, you are awesome sauce. I want UST, the classic bickering between A & M, Jealous!Arthur (Perhaps one of the knights/co-workers is a bit too friendly with Merlin), Arthur coming to Merlin's rescue at least once (perhaps protecting his virtue from amorous knight/co-worker), Pronz and a happy ending.
Squicks: Mpreg, watersports, scat, OOC
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: At least one well-written sexy scene please! I love UST and angst, but if they are in there, they really -must- be resolved or my head will explode! Fluff, snark and cheek are all appreciated so long as it's all in accordance with the character.
Prompt #35
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Arthur is doing a documentary on homeless people while going undercover as one himself. Merlin is the nice guy who brings him sandwiches to eat and gloves and blankets to keep him warm etc.
Squicks: None
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info: Preferably fic.
Prompt #36 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Their time
Prompt:Arthur is feeling kinky and in the mood for roleplaying, where he dresses Merlin up in his clothes and crown and begs Merlin to command him and be HIS prince and he will be Merlin's subject. Porn, but very lovey; Arthur wants.. no, needs Merlin to understandjust how incredibly devoted he is to Merlin.
Squicks: The boys being shipped with anyone else. And absolutely no swapping genders for either of the boys. I enjoy them as men <3
Maximum Rating: The naughtier, the better :P NC-17. Or R! Or whatever the highest is! XD
Additional Info: I will be forever in your debt if you write this for me <3
Prompt #37
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Canon era, post Season 2
Prompt: Merlin has become the Dragonlord and is now able to hold sway over Dragons with just the power of his voice (and his magic of course!) Arthur is a Pendragon. What if Merlin's new abilities could therefore affect Arthur too...
Squicks: Not really looking for any sot of non-con here, but the line could be a fine one. And no crack pls! (although Arthur being a little less pratish than in some of S2 would be nice!!)
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:I'll be honesty, my dirty little mind has always pictured this in a pr0ny setting, but I would happily see something else as long as the characters stay as real as possible.
Prompt #38
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern Era, UK.
Prompt: Merlin works backstage in a West End Theatre. Arthur is the latest celebrity to be given a lead role for his name rather than his ability. Merlin is sick of talent-less prats like him sweeping in to his workplace and acting like they own the joint. However his initial diva-impression of Arthur could be wrong. Arthur is actually pretty good, seems to care about his work and is pretty determined to get to know Merlin better...
Squicks: No crack pls!
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Working in a theatre myself this is total catharsis for me, but I've just never been able to write it! I'd love it if it all ends happily, with the boys hooking up, and ideally having hot sexitiems on the stage, at night when everyone else has gone home! >_
Prompt #41
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Any (though AU would probably work best)
Prompt: 40 Days and 40 Nights. I know, I should offer it up in reel_merlin or something but I want it now. =D
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: I can see it working where either Arthur or Merlin plays Matt (the guy who takes the vow), and feel free to make the side caracters cameo in various roles, depending on how you cast the main pair.
Prompt #42
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: AU
Prompt: Merlin runs an orphanage, Arthur comes about due to some type of charity publicity stunt. But then Arthur, finding himself surprisingly charmed by Merlin, and the children, decides to stick around. He makes multiple visits to the orphanage, and finds himself falling in love with Merlin, and the children. Or if you want to do Merlin's POV (or varying POV), Arthur comes in and surprises him by being good with the children and Merlin can't help but adore that.
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: I just LOVE the idea of the boys, and children. Great chance to play quirky!Merlin, and adorable-and-like-a-child-inside-(sometimes)!Merlin.
Prompt #43 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Arthur has a medical kink and listens to Merlin's heartbeat with a stethoscope during sex [fucking Merlin or riding him] doesn't matter.
Squicks: watersports, major character death, scat, vomit, chan, mpreg, extreme OOC-ness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Inspired by this fic. Also, I will love you forever if you mention veins. It's a kink of mine.
Prompt #44 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Merlin/Will
Era: Canon era please, whether post S1/S2 is up to you
Prompt: In Ealdor, when it's harvest time, there is a tradition of countryman favours [usually a plait of three straws and tied into a loose knot to represent a heart. Made by a young man with straws picked up after the harvest and given to his loved one. If she was wearing it next to her heart when he saw her again then he would know that his love was reciprocated] among the young lovers Merlin misses the harvest time where Will once made him a countryman's favour and Merlin wore it for him. At the next harvest in Camelot, Merlin makes a countryman's favour but doesn't intend to give it to anyone. Arthur somehow finds it and thinks it's intriguing and wears it on his belt or jacket, not realising the meaning of wearing the favour. Whatever happens next is up to the author.
Squicks: watersports, major character death, scat, vomit, chan, mpreg, extreme OOC-ness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I don't mind if this has an angsty/unhappy ending, but I would really love to see Merlin confronting how he feels about Arthur when he sees him wearing his favour. Countryman's favours also look like this.
Prompt #45
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Canon Era
Prompt: Arthur has decided to marry Gwen making Merlin wonder if his lover really prefers men to women. He decides to test his theory by going undercover as it were. Genderswap!kink
Squicks: No non-con/dub-con please!
Maximum Rating: Bring on the PRON baby! NC-17
Additional Info: Bonus points if Arthur figures out Merlin's game and play him for a little while!
Prompt #47
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Any
Prompt:
Arthur: I know I'm a prince. So we can't be friends. But if I wasn't a prince-
Merlin: What?
Arthur: Well, then. I think we'd probably get on.
~ from 2x13 - The Last Dragonlord
Squicks: mpreg, hardcore kinks like scat, excessive fluff, major character death, extreme OCCness, non-con
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:
Prompt #48 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Merlin and Arthur are both members for the Society for Creative Anachronism. Arthur is a stick jock, of course, and prince of his kingdom. Merlin is an arts and science nerd, and Gaius' apprentice. The two of them hate each other at first sight, but as always, destiny somehow brings them together.
Squicks: Watersports, felching, and bloodplay.
Maximum Rating: NC-17 (tent sex, OMG!)
Additional Info: Any references to SCA culture would make me ridiculously happy. Also, I'd love to see some kind of hurt/comfort scene where Merlin was rubbing salve or something onto Arthur's sore, bruised body after a battle.
Prompt #50
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: AU College/Uni
Prompt: Merlin and Arthur sat across the room from each other in class. Suggestive (oral) pen flirting. I don't mind which or whether established relationship or not.
Squicks: none
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info: Would prefer fic but art would be lovely too.
Prompt #52 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Merlin goes to work at a renaissance fair (I don't care where). I would love it if Merlin was a falconer and Arthur jousted. I don't particularly care who else is what. I would love it if Merlin still had his magic in this. And, um. I would love it if this wasn't crack.
Squicks: In general I'm not usually a fan of non/dub-con, watersports, or hard core BDSM.
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I would prefer fic for this prompt. It absolutely does not have to be NC-17, but I would prefer for it to be no less than PG-13. I would also prefer for this to not be reincarnation fic(/art).
Prompt #53
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: canon (can be set in the future eg 10 years later)
Prompt: fuck buddies/friends with benefits. From Merlin's perspective.
Squicks: Please no dub/non-con, watersports or bondage.
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: fic please!
Prompt #54
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur as the main pairing but I'd love to see Morgana/Leon or just Morgana anywhere in it.
Era: Historical AU
Prompt: I just recently rewatched Persuasion and I would LOVE to see a Merlin take on it (or really any Austen novel, I'm not picky :D) The whole idea of them being young and in love while one's parent/guardian doesn't approve and persuades him to end things, of course they meet several years later still in love but unwilling to admit it.
Squicks: mpreg
Maximum Rating: it can be any rating, I have no preference.
Additional Info: I just really want PINING and more PINING. LOL. But like I said in the prompt section any Austen remake would be awesome, or even a mash-up of more than one could be really interesting. I'm easy to please :)
Prompt #55
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern-ish AU (1988)
Prompt: Arthur & Merlin's Excellent Adventure. (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure fusion.) Arthur as Bill (S. Preston, Esquire) and Merlin as Ted ('Theodore' Logan). Basically, I need this: 'How's it going royal ugly dudes?' 'Put them in the iron maiden' 'EXCELLENT!' etc. The dragon would make a brilliant Rufus imo. Who everyone else is is completely up to you.
Squicks: Nothing too serious as it would be most heinous
Maximum Rating: Any rating.
Additional Info: This can be Gen or slash. I would rather fic but art would be most bodacious wonderful too.
Prompt #59
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: modern AU / reincarnation!fic
Prompt:
There's a club if you'd like to go
You could meet somebody who really loves you
So you go and you stand on your own
And you leave on your own
And you go home and you cry
And you want to die
The Smiths, "How Soon Is Now?"
Squicks: hardcore bdsm, emphasis on bodily fluids, mpreg, character death
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info: I actually DO want this to have a happy end, though!
Prompt #60
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur (or Merlin, Arthur)
Era: AU
Prompt: A Merlin version of the Old Norse Thrymskvitha.
A giant steals Arthur's sword and demands [female of your choice] as a payment (= he wants to marry her). Instead of sending [foyc] Arthur and Merlin dress up as bride and bridesmaid respectively and show up to the giant's wedding. Medieval hilarity ensues.
Squicks: hardcore bdsm, emphasis on bodily fluids, mpreg, non-con
Maximum Rating: NC17 (but as long as it's fun I'm happy with any rating, even Gen!)
Additional Info: Here's an English translation of the original.
Prompt #61 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Gen, possibly hint of Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern and Canon
Prompt: Crossover with Wizards of Waverly Place - Emergency in the wizarding world allows the WWP family to meet modern day Merlin, who sends them back in time to fix something. Bonus points for, "You never said Merlin was so... hot." "Yeah, well, who would believe the wisest and most powerful of all the wizards looks like he's barely old enough to shave?"
Squicks: Please no underage pairings/side pairings
Maximum Rating: PG-13
Additional Info: I'm thinking more light-hearted comedy than angsty and serious.
Prompt #62
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Gwen, Lancelot, Morgana
Era: Modern day AU
Prompt: Arthur rushes injured Merlin to his sister Morgana's clinic for treatment after her appears to OD. Only problem is Merlin never does drugs and he recently discovered info against the Pendragon Pharmaceutical Company with his roommate Lancelot. They have to keep Merlin safe and alive while figuring out what their father is up to this time.
Squicks: No death or permanent injury please.
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Would love to see Leon and Will and such play roles as well, but not necessary. Any other pairings are fine as long as Arthur and Merlin stay together.
Prompt #63
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Canon
Prompt: Arthur slays a big furry beastie and the furriers turn it into a rug for his chambers. What he doesn't know is that it was a magical beast - and when he and Merlin are both on it at the same time, it has an 'effect' on them. Much sexytiemz ensue on said furry rug. Bonus points if you make it sparkle during coitus.
Squicks: Uh... no one but M/A having sexytiemz on the rug, plz.
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Fur is good. Fur on naked bodies is wonderful. Arthur and Merlin shagging like rutting beasts on a furry rug is the bestest thing in the whole wide world.
Prompt #64
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Revolutionary France
Prompt: Merlin, Leon and Lancelot are Musketeers, the elite King's Guard. With SWORDS. And flompy french boots. And hats with ginormous feathers in them. Merlin and Arthur share a special relationship that goes beyond King and his Guard. Merlin's the only Musketeer allowed to guard the King in his chambers at night - only 'guarding' isn't exactly what he's doing. Bonus points if Merlin actually does wind up saving Arthur's life from an assassination attempt during/after one of their romps.
Squicks: M/A are M/A only. No outside dalliance. Any other pairings are up to the writer, but please focus on M/A.
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I normally don't do AU, but I figure this would be a bit interesting :)
Prompt #68
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: AU like whoa
Prompt: I want to see Arthur and Merlin in a Star Trek universe. Not as Captain Kirk and Spock, but as themselves with their own ship or space station or whatnot. Arthur can be Captain Pendragon and Merlin can be the ship's doctor or engineer or resident alien with magical powers or even someone they picked up from a mysterious planet. THE SKY'S THE LIMIT. :D
Squicks: Bodily functions other than those routinely used for sex, either of them sleeping with ANYONE else, mpreg or children of any sort, gore, and unhappy endings.
Maximum Rating: Infinity
Additional Info: Fic or art is fine with me.
Prompt #70
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: AU
Prompt: Arthur owns BIG EVIL COMPANY. Merlin owns TINY SWEET BUSINESS. Arthur wants to buy TINY SWEET BUSINESS. Merlin tells him to FUCK OFF. Arthur tries everything to coerce him. Until he figures out it's not TINY SWEET BUSINESS he wants, it's Merlin.
Squicks: Character death, unhappy endings, mentions of them with other people during the fic - mentioned as prior relationship is okay
Maximum Rating: Infinity
Additional Info: Nothing I can think of!
Prompt #72
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Guinevere/Lancelot
Era: Contemporary or historical
Prompt: Everyone knows that the Prince's marriage is a sham. His wife knows it, the King knows it, the prime minister and cabinet know it, the paparazzi know it. The kids are test-tube babies (or lovelessly conceived), the couple keep separate apartments, and have different vacations. Everyone knows that his affections really lie with the guy who follows him everywhere, that old school mate Merlin Emrys who was given a nice cushy job in the Prince's household and who the press loves to snap photos of. Please no divorce or Arthur pulling an Edward VIII. Could be how they got together or an established relationship. How do they deal with their semi-public affair?
Squicks: Violence, non-con, dub-con, Gwen/Morgana
Maximum Rating: Any
Additional Info: I'd prefer a fic with a happy ending as I'm not big on angst, but I leave it to the author's discretion.
Prompt #73
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: AU
Prompt: Assuming Merlin never went to Camelot, how might they have met? Perhaps when Arthur was attacked on the road during a patrol, killed all of his enemies, and crawled back to his horse, gravely wounded. And Merlin might have found the fallen prince lying in a ditch on death's door and decided to heal him...
Squicks: Character death, bodily fluids other than saliva or semen, excessive angst, gore, and unhappy endings.
Maximum Rating: Infinity
Additional Info: Bonus points if Arthur takes Merlin home to be his manservant... :D
Prompt #78
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Any (probably Modern AU would work best?)
Prompt: Age difference
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: 15 year age gap (+- a few). I don't care which is older than the other, but the younger one should be about 20, perhaps in uni. I would prefer this NOT be a teacher/student thing. =)
Prompt #100
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur or Bradley/Colin
Era: any
Prompt:WE are the music-makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams,
Wandering by lone sea-breakers,
And sitting by desolate streams;
World-losers and world-forsakers,
On whom the pale moon gleams:
Yet we are the movers and shakers
Of the world for ever, it seems.
~ from "Ode" by Arthur O'Shaughnessy
Squicks: mpreg, hardcore kinks like scat, major character death, non-con, extreme OCCness, excessive fluff
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:
Prompt #101
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Merlin/Will (past)
Era: Canon Era
Prompt: Watching the knights practice Arthur's sword drills causes Merlin to reminisce about all the times Will would play dress-up in his father's armour & force Merlin to suck his cock at sword-point. He now gets very inappropriate erections around Arthur & his knights at the worst possible time...when they're in full armour. Arthur (& possibly the other knights) notice.
Squicks: I'd prefer no death!fic. No scat/watersports/hardcore BDSM. That's about it, as I'm not easily squicked! :D
Maximum Rating: Anything up to NC-17
Additional Info: I'd prefer this to be higher-rated, considering the prompt, but can be angst/fluff/whatever really. Also, I'd be happy with fic or art.
Prompt #106 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Gwen/Lancelot, Morgana
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Every step of Arthur's life has been planned for him by Uther - right down to his marriage. Walking out of his society wedding, Arthur knows he's given up everthing - his career, the flash car, the smart flat, probably even his father - but he feels like he's drowning in his life and has to get out. With nowhere else to go he turns to his estranged step sister Morgana. They haven't seen each other for a while, but she takes pity on him and offers him the spare room in her house. When Arthur meets her housemates [enter Merlin, Gwen, & Lance] he can't help wondering if he's made the right choice.
Squicks: Non/dub-con, watersports, scat, in fact generally any hardcore kinks. Long hair on Merlin/Arthur, and no girly boys please. Oh, and no unhappy endings (I'm a sensitive little kitten!)
Maximum Rating: NC-17 (But my fluff loving heart would be happy with anything from PG-13 up)
Additional Info: Basically I'm after an 'Arthur struggling to make it in the real world' fic!! I really love Merlin and Morgana as best friends - and for them both to still have their powers. An in denial!Arthur would be perfect, as would be an 'out and proud' Merlin who has to make most of the running. Please don't completely villianise Uther - I'd like for him to come around in the end (as much as Uther possibly could *g*)
Prompt #108
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern AU (1962ish)
Prompt: Dirty Dancing fusion. Merlin is Baby Houseman, Arthur is Johnny Castle. I basically just really want the general storyline and I especially love the thought of Arthur being the one from the wrong side of the tracks (but still as noble/honorable as can be) and Merlin being the one who could get in serious trouble if the relationship is discovered.
Squicks: OOC, mpreg, gender!swap, excessive fluff, bodily functions
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:
Prompt #109
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: canon
Prompt: What is in all those trunks and wardrobes in Arthur's rooms?
Squicks: non-con/dub-con, scat,
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Can be slash, pre-slash, or no slash. I'd like to see Merlin uncover some strange and possibly embarrassing things in any of Arthur's many storage places. Can be either that Merlin was charged with the task of cleaning them out (Camelot participates in spring cleaning?) or that Merlin got curious one day.
Prompt #111
Characters/Pairings: Merlin, Arthur, Morgana, Gwen, Merlin/Arthur, Arthur/Gwen, Merlin/Morgana, Morgana/Arthur, Morgana/Gwen, Merlin/Gwen
Era: Before Morgana eloped with Morgause XD But I'm easily convinced if you can manage it otherwise.
Prompt: Merlin, Morgana, Arthur and Gwen are trapped together in a large cave. Something hunts them. Arthur is injured. Can Merlin save them all? Magic-reveal, Powerful!Merlin. OT4.
Squicks: Please do not make Morgana completely evil.
Maximum Rating: I expect R as some kisses but I won't object NC-17 :)
Additional Info: Include all possible combination of ships! If you can still trap them all together in a cave and make it about Merlin vs Morgana I'm totally fine with that! I really want to see Merlin struggle with not outing himself and try to keep them all together safe and sound.
Prompt #112
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Morgana/Gwen
Era: Before Morgause.
Prompt: A magical sickness is affecting Camelot: Only who has magic falls ill. Uncontrolled raw magic, Arthur and Gwen tries to cover for Merlin & Morgana.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Make Merlin suffer the most!
Prompt #113 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: ?
Prompt: Uther-finds-out rather fashionable way: Instead of "off with his head" attitude, he is fascinated by Merlin's power, he decides to use him under his command. Arthur is not pleased with his father's choices. Slave!Merlin.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I would kiss you if Arthur and Uther learns about the magic in the same time. So that Arthur has no choice in the matter. I wouldn't mind some evil!Morgana either.
Prompt #115
Characters/Pairings: Merlin vs Morgana, Arthur/Merlin, Arthur/Morgana, (Merlin/Morgana?)
Era: Post S2
Prompt: Nobody understands why the sweet Lady Morgana suddenly turned her nose upon the prince's manservant, but nobody wants to be in his shoes now. Hell has no fury like a woman scorned. Morgana is back and she swears to make Merlin's life hell.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Bring it on! Evil!Morgana, clueless-and-confused!Arthur, desperate-yet-stubborn!Merlin. I would love to see some manipulated!Uther too.
Prompt #117
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: ?
Prompt: Dark!Possessed!Merlin. The Old Religion lost its hand on earth. Since Merlin is the one who destroyed it, he must be the one who replaces. Can Arthur get him back before it's too late?
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Make Merlin really powerful, dark, crazy and evil!
Prompt #118 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: ?
Prompt: Healing hands of the King (LOTR reference). Arthur is able to do magic, just once: to heal Merlin.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Battlefield is the best place for this prompt.
Prompt #119
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Morgana/Gwen
Era:
Prompt: Open magic! Uther allows Merlin to do magic in the court, he is nervous but giddy. Arthur, Gwen and Morgana are all fascinated by it by their own ways, they make Merlin play along ;) He makes dresses for girls and creates smoke dragons for Arthur. Fluff.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: R
Additional Info:
Prompt #120
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur > Merlin/Nimueh, Merlin/Freya, Merlin/Morgana
Era:
Prompt: Merlin is always Arthur's, even when he doesn't want to be.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:
Prompt #122
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Merlin/Morgana, Arthur/Morgana
Era: It could be post-S2.
Prompt: As he always suspected, ARTHUR WAS RIGHT. With his ultimate spying skillz, he finally busts Merlin/Morgana. Or does he?
Squicks:
Maximum Rating:
Additional Info: Please make it all about scandalised and jealous!Arthur and the rivalry between Merlin and Morgana :)
Prompt #126
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: modern AU
Prompt: Based on the film Roman Holiday, Prince Arthur embarks on a highly publicized tour of Europian capitals. When he and his royal entourage arrive in Rome, he begins to rebel, and sneaks out, hops into the back of a delivery truck and escapes. However, a sedative he was forced to take earlier starts to take effect, and is soon fast asleep on a public bench. He's found by Merlin, a struggling reporter who pretends not to know who Arthur is. OR... something like that. :D
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I'd rather not see a Merlin that is truly 'devious' and out for his own gain. Also, opening/happy ending is very welcome.
Prompt #127
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, though Lance and/or Leon joining the fun would be cool, too.
Era: any
Prompt: Codpiece Porn
Squicks: scat/watersports, blood play, non-con, gender-bend
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Please?
Prompt #128
Characters/Pairings: characters: anyone and everyone; pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Gwen/Morgana
Era: modern AU
Prompt: Morgana is a senior in a theatre program at a liberal arts college, and as part of her undergrad thesis project, she's directing a production of "The Baltimore Waltz" by Paula Vogel. Gwen is her stage manager/roommate/best friend (girlfriend?). Arthur is a junior and one of the top actors in the program. Merlin is a freshman in the program who acted in high school but hasn't been in any of the college's student shows yet. Lancelot, Will, etc. are other students working on the show.
Arthur and Merlin are cast as Carl and The Third Man, and over the course of the production they go from kinda-really-hating each other to kinda-stupidly-in-love with each other. And the whole time, the girl playing Anna causes them no end to headaches with her undesired attention to one or the other of them.
Squicks: non-con; hard-core kinks like scat and blood-play; gender-bend; character death
Maximum Rating:NC-17
Additional Info: It doesn't specifically *have* to be "The Baltimore Waltz"- I just picked that one because it holds a special place in my heart from my own college theatre days, right down to the insane love triangles among the cast and crew...Anyway, if anyone wants to take this on I'll love you forever. And bonus points if someone says, "It's a Cheez-It covered death trap!" during a rehearsal.
Prompt #129
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Arthur/Gwen, possible Merlin/OC
Era: Canon
Prompt: Merlin and Arthur have been sleeping together for a while, then after talking to Gwen, Merlin learns that he's been courting her. He confronts Arthur who reveals he thought it was a friends-with-benifits arrangement. Merlin is very hurt, pretends he agrees, and leaves Camelot to try and get over him.
Squicks: uncharacteristic sweetness and fluff, pet names,
Maximum Rating: R
Additional Info: I mostly just want to see Merlin do something for himself, cause he sort of lives for Arthur in the show. Arthur pulling his head out of his ass and chasing after Merlin would be preferable, but not necessary.
Prompt #130
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern!AU
Prompt: A World Cup fic. I would love a fic that has Arthur or Merlin or both playing in the World Cup, and them being in a relationship. You can address the problems that come with being a gay footballer or not, author's choice.
Squicks: Either of them playing for Portugal. Ugh.
Maximum Rating: NC-17. Wherever the fic leads is where I want to go, again author's choice.
Additional Info: It would be really cool if they got to meet some famous footballers. I especially love (I mean LOVE) Landon Donovan, but any of them would be awesome. Some Christiano Ronaldo bashing would be hi-larious!
Prompt #135
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU. - In thee Future.
Prompt: Arthur is Merlins boss, but I don't want it in a very clichéd assistant/boss kind of way. Merlin is the more successful person in the company but can't get ahead (I have no quams of the company/profession) because Arthur is friends with the big bosses thanks to his Father and his Step-Mother (Morgana please :D). Merlin quits early on and starts his own company - he ends up doing better. They meet a few years later and Merlin has changed dramatically. Gone was the boy who was shy as hell, in steps the man who will get what he wants. I want a sort of change around from the normal Merlin is a bit clueless but not OCC. Merlin has simply matured and grown but hasn't lost his habits etc etc. I wouldn't be averse to some sort of altercation happening before he left when they where drunk that makes it clear to both of them that they are attracted to each other, but Merlin having no experience doesn't let anything happen but now that he is back... :) Although it may seem that I want a more dominate Merlin, I don't. I just want a more needy Bottom!Merlin that knows what wants. (It would be an added bonus if Arthur thinks that Merlin is a big whore and it turns out Merlin is a total romantic who was doing it all for him xD) *is a sap*
Squicks: In this scenario: Reincarnation! Infidelity, Threesomes.
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info:
Prompt #136
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin with a past Merlin/Will relationship that is now a friendship
Era: Will doesn't die so an AU after that episode
Prompt: Will comes to visit Merlin and Arthur gets jealous. *GUH* I love jealousy fic and the more possessive!jealous!clueless!Arthur the better. Will, however, knows something is up all along and makes it worse by hinting to Arthur so he will make a move. I like the idea of in the beginning Arthur discovering the relationship between Will and Merlin by accident, but not discovered that it had ended a long time ago.
Squicks: For the purposes of this prompt: A detailed Will/Merlin scene from the past, any flashbacks or any type of angsty hate sex.
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info:
Prompt #137
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin - Arthur/Lancelot/Merlin FRIENDSHIP ONLY!!
Era: Cannon
Prompt: Lancelot matchmaker :D!
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info:
Prompt #139
Characters/Pairings: Morgana/Uther & Arthur/Merlin (in equal measures)
Era: canon era
Prompt: Morgana and Uther are caught going at in ON THE THRONE. For some reason Merlin and Arthur are stuck watching and can't leave/look away. Afterwards they act awkward around each other etc etc. I like the idea of having a sort of two part fic where the first half is all about morgana/uther and how their relationship got to the stage of doing it on the throne and the second about merlin/arthur dealing with and ending up doing it on the same throne :D
Squicks: For the purposes of this fic, any major kinks. I want this kinda more fluffy/rushed or hurried sex.
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info:
Prompt #140
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Camelot AU
Prompt: Arthur is 5+ years older than in canon, and when Merlin (still 17-19ish) arrives in Camelot, Arthur is already king.
Squicks: extreme OOCness
Maximum Rating: nc-17
Additional Info: I’d love to see this explore how the dynamic of Merlin/Arthur changes with Arthur already being king and not ‘soften’ from his pratish ways by Merlin around in his princely early years.
Prompt #141
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Their original time through to the present day.
Prompt: Genderswap!kink: a take on Virginia Wolfe's Orlando. When Arthur dies, he commands Merlin to wait for him; Merlin does so, living through lifetime after lifetime, and at some point changes/evolves into a woman. Author's choice as to whether Arthur comes back multiple times, or just the once after Merlin has changed.
Squicks: The usual hardcore kinks - scat, watersports, necro, chan, bloodplay etc, plus mpreg.
Maximum Rating: NC 17
Additional Info: They're not really squicks, but I don't enjoy adolescent angsting emodom, or excessive schmoopiness ;)
Prompt #143
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Historical AU (?)
Prompt: Austen's Pride and Prejudice Merlin-style. Arthur as Mr. Darcy, Merlin as Elizabeth Bennet (still a guy though). The rest of the cast is up to author/artist.
Squicks: Nothing hardcore please.
Maximum Rating: whatever the fic/art calls for.
Additional Info: Book-verse is fine, but if you're going for any adaptation, I'd prefer 2005's Pride & Prejudice. I'm ignoring any homosexual issues during the era--I just thought it would be interesting to see Arthur and Merlin be adapted as Darcy and Lizzy, but feel free to do whatever. Just thought I'd join in the fun. :)
Arthur/Merlin II
Mod note: Prompts are generally sorted by the "main" pairing, but some prompts may appear on more than one list, depending on the pairings requested.
See also these posts: Arthur/Merlin II, Slash Pairings (Excluding Arthur/Merlin), Arthur/Gwen and Gwen/Merlin, Het Pairings (Excluding Arthur/Gwen and Gwen/Merlin), Femslash Pairings, Threesomes & Moresomes, Gen Prompts!
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Prompt #2
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin and/or Bradley James/Colin Morgan
Era: Any
Prompt: Kissing (and more?) in the rain
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: I originally imagined this as an art prompt. But fic would be awesome too! =)
Prompt #3
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin and/or Bradley James/Colin Morgan
Era: Any
Prompt: knife!play. One of the boys gets off on mild knife!play (nothing too overly serious - I don't want you to have to scar the boys for life here, just some mild D/s & control/powerplay).
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: Please, NOT sword!play. I realise that's... a really big knife, but I'm not looking for playing with a sword, but with an actual knife/dagger/athame even. Ta!
Prompt #4
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin and/or Bradley James/Colin Morgan
Era: Present day AU if you go with M/A
Prompt: (Um, probably not work safe links.) One of the boys brings home a new toy.... In case you aren't sure what that is: Sounding explanation (simple). Preferably first time experience for whomever is on the receiving end.
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: None, though a proper D/s relationship displayed/played out would be awesome.
Prompt #5
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur SLASH with a side of Gwen/Lance
Era: Any
Prompt: I would love to see something with magical chocolate or sweets. Something innocuous and seemingly harmless that turns sinister. Perhaps it isn't even originally meant to harm anyone, but does. Merlin and Arthur can already be in a secret relationship and perhaps the chocolate/sweets cause him to want someone else. Perhaps it's not something that is easily detectable and Merlin can be all angsty and wonder why Arthur doesn't want him any more. That being said, I would really love to see the initial transition from Prince/Manservant/Best Friends to Lovers. Surprise me. Either way, I want jealousy, angst, porn and a happy ending.
Squicks: MPreg, Watersports, scat,
Maximum Rating: NC-17 all the way, BB!
Additional Info: M/A porn will make me ever so happy. They don't have to shag graphically all the time, but I'd love at least one well-written shag scene. Please no excessive Gwen/Lance. I mean, sure hint around at the shagging and have them cutesy kissing or whatever, but I really don't wanna read about their sex lives xD.
Prompt #6
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: modern AU
Prompt: Merlin is asexual, Arthur is known as a bit of a "ladies man" and likes to sleep around. This is the story of how they fell in love with each other...
Squicks: mpreg, hardcore kinks like scat, excessive fluff, major character death, extreme OCCness
Maximum Rating: NC-17, but any rating is fine
Additional Info: I would prefer that they either meet at Uni or at work. And PLEASE no Arthur "curing" Merlin of his asexuality!! This website might help with research: asexuality.org.
Prompt #7
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur (Arthur/Gwen, Gwen/Lancelot)
Era: modern AU
Prompt: Arthur & Gwen are seemingly happily married. Until Gwen's ex (and true love), Lancelot, comes back into her life unexpectedly and everything starts to unravel. Gwen ends up cheating on Arthur, and eventually leaving him for Lancelot, breaking Arthur's heart. Merlin, Arthur's best friend for practically their entire lives, is Arthur's rock, and helps him through the break-up and eventual divorce with unwavering loyalty. He helps Arthur to move on and even manages to help Gwen and Arthur become friends in the end. And through it all, Arthur comes to realise that Merlin is the one person he can always rely on, the one person who has always stood by him, who would give his life for Arthur's, who loves Arthur unconditionally. And, Arthur realises, he loves him back.
Squicks:mpreg, hardcore kinks like scat, excessive fluff, major character death, extreme OCCness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I Would prefer that Arthur/Merlin wasn't completely out of the blue (as in Arthur is all-of-a-sudden gay and in love with Merlin). Perhaps they had a "moment" or two back when they were in Uni together (maybe they even kissed once, but they both put it down to drunken lads mucking about and nothing more ever came of it). Oh, and no uber-bitch!Gwen, please. I want to see her feeling genuinely guilty and torn, but not being able to help how she feels about Lancelot. And as soon as something actually happens with Lancelot she knows she has to break it off with Arthur. I'd prefer that she didn't carry on an affair behind Arthur's back for months. Bonus points for Merlin, in his immediate anger on Arthur's behalf, having a go at Gwen, but then apologising when he realises how upset/confused/guilty she feels.
Prompt #8
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Gwen/Lancelot
Era: modern army!AU
Prompt: In which Arthur & Lance (and Morgana??) are soldiers in the British Army, Merlin & Gwen are Doctors (Medical Officers) with the Royal Army Medical Corps
Squicks: mpreg, hardcore kinks like scat, excessive fluff, major character death, extreme OCCness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Would like lots of angst and a near-death experience, with an eventual happy ending, please.
Prompt #9
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Merlin/Morgana
Era: set in Season 1
Prompt: Merlin and Morgana end up in a love spell gone wrong (up to author who the love spell was intended for). Arthur watches, confused and unexpectedly jealous, as Merlin obsesses over Morgana. I would love if Arthur actually walked in on them at least snogging. He (with the help of Gaius? Gwen?) figures out there is magic involved and tries to end the spell before the king finds out and chops off Merlin's… head. ;) [bonus points if Morgana and Merlin remember what occurred a bit fondly, much to Arthur's frustrations.]
Squicks: character bashing, and extreme OOCness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I'm not a fan of extreme angst. I'd prefer a happy or at least open ending and tending toward Merlin/Arthur, rather than Merlin/Morgana, but I 'd be happy with either. :)
Prompt #10
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: modern!AU
Prompt: Arthur is a Beckham-esque football player, Merlin is the new team medic. An injury means Merlin needs to give physiotherapy (and possibly lots of leg massages???) to a frustrated (benched) Arthur.
Squicks: character bashing, and extreme OOCness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:
Prompt #12
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: Merlin is a highly successful international thief specializing in priceless artifacts. Arthur
is the rich collector he likes to steal from the most. Tired of being robbed (and maybe a little obsessed), Arthur sets a trap to catch Merlin - but will he be able turn him in? And what happens when they both realize that the most valuable artifact wasn't stolen by Merlin, but by a copycat? They must work together to discover who and why, before time runs out for both of them.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: No top/bottom preferences.
Prompt #13
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: In an effort to prove to his father that he can be more than a mindless drone who works for Uther's company, Arthur takes a job at the local bowling alley. Merlin is the guy in charge of the arcade section, and Arthur falls hard.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: No top/bottom preferences.
Prompt #14 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Canon
Prompt: Arthur and Merlin always have sex when they get drunk. They never talk about it - or even acknowledge it - when they're sober. Arthur can't help but wonder why - until he tries to bring it up and realizes that Merlin never remembers it happening. He is both crushed and filled with guilt, and tries to distance himself from Merlin. Merlin is hurt and angry but determined to find out what's really wrong.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Arthur's pov and buckets of angst. Would prefer helplessly-in-love!Arthur and secretly-pining!Merlin. Happy ending, PLEASE. No top/bottom preferences, though bottom!Arthur might work best in this scenario.
Prompt #15
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: Arthur and Merlin's first year of marriage is harder than they thought it would be, but they are deeply in love and giving up never once crosses their minds.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: No top/bottom preferences.
Prompt #16
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: Arthur always uses the same checkout at the grocery store. Merlin is the cashier/bag boy that likes to tell him about his conspiracy theories.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: No top/bottom preferences. Humour is fine but please no crack. Would love to see a slightly-OCD-and-ridiculously-in-love!Arthur and a quirky-but-not-insane!Merlin (who loves Arthur just as much back).
Prompt #17 CLAIMED FOR ART
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Canon
Prompt: Arthur discovers Merlin's magic book. He is furious and heartbroken; Merlin is subdued but stubborn in his insistence that he did the right thing. Arthur never believes Merlin is evil, but he is still angry, hurt, and confused. There is much angst and arguing between them but they eventually work it out.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Basically I'd love to see a realistic reveal!fic. I'd rather Arthur not already know about Merlin's magic, and that he not threaten Merlin's life. Established relationship would be wonderful, but not necessary. No top/bottom preferences.
Prompt #18
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: Secret!Ninja!Merlin must protect obliviously!in-danger!Arthur from the bad guys Uther has angered. There is much snark and UST.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: No top/bottom preferences. I realize this has definite crack potential, but if you can make a non-ridiculous story out of it I will adore you. ♥
Prompt #19
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern
Prompt: Arthur and Merlin are competing archaeologists who are both fully aware of the attraction between them. When they are both hired to work on the same dig, things get explosive - in more ways than one.
Squicks: character death, non-con, watersports, scat, mpreg, virgin!Merlin, in-denial!Arthur
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I would love to see a mystery with this one. No top/bottom preferences.
Prompt #20
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: AU
Prompt: Orchestra!AU, Merlin is the first chair viola of an orchestra and absolutely is NOT jealous when Arthur Pendragon steals the limelight as the guest solo violinist. Nor is he attracted to Arthur. At all.
Squicks: Non-con, rape, blood play, watersports, character death
Maximum Rating: NC-17? Is there a rating higher than that?
Additional Info: Bonus points for cellist!Gwen, conductor!Gauis and oboeist!Morgana, but you don’t have to follow that at all. Also fluff makes the world go around and NC-17 is more than welcome as a rating.
Prompt #21
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Gwen, Morgana, Lancelot
Era: AU
Prompt: Arthur takes Merlin sailing on his yacht. Perhaps Merlin is seasick? Does he fall overboard and need rescuing? Does Arthur fail to check the weather report and they sail into a storm? It’s up to you to decide mystery author!
Squicks: Non-con, rape, blood play, watersports, character death
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Humour and fluff are your friends!
Prompt #22
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur or Arthur/Merlin (doesn’t matter, either way.).
Era: I’d like to see an modern AU verse, but I guess Historical AU would also be OK.
Prompt: Arthur is dating/engaged to Gwen [or whoever you want it to be-can be male or female] and cheats on her with her friend/sibling/relative/ex/relative Merlin || I would love it if you have both Arthur and Merlin go through hell (or at least some trouble) to be together. They both don’t want to hurt [insert name here], and know that they’ll be in so much trouble with everyone if they get caught (even if it’s just losing friends/family), but even despite the possible consequences and overwhelming guilt (which should darken their relationship a lot during the affair, but not completely), they can’t stay away from each other. I’d like them to have a really romantic relationship, even if it is shadowed by guilt || I swear I would love you forever if Merlin is young. I really, really would. || I would love you even more if you made Merlin out to be a little “odd” (or at least, Arthur thinks him that way, but finds him totally adorable/sexy/whatever regardless) || I will worship you if Merlin has some kind of minor disability, that while doesn’t really effect everyday life, does cause him a bit of trouble.
Squicks: Feminine male characters (you don’t have to make them macho-just refrain from making them outright girly and oversensitive); Non-minimal (if that) use of epithets (calling Arthur “the blond”, for example); Scat (and the likes, save watersports); easy use of the word “love” (i.e., Merlin telling Arthur he loves him within a month of meeting and dating him-I prefer seeing demonstrations of love rather than empty declarations, and believe that saying “I love you” should be used when one is truly ready to say it and willing to further back it up [exceptions should be used as a plot device. I should also add that I like characters telling their partners “I love you”; I just don’t like it when it’s too soon to be said]); undeveloped romances (there are exceptions, of course, one being “attraction (never love) at first sight”); Heavy BDSM (minor BD is fine); D/s; Major character death (Merlin or Arthur, pretty much); Very, very dark fic; Unhappy endings (Angst is wonderful as long as there is a happy/hopeful ending. I’m in love with flangst); Gore; PWP (porn is great, but I like plot); Crack (humor is fine, as long as it’s not the crack-ish kind); Facial hair (a bit of stubble is okay, but I generally prefer my men with clean faces).
Maximum Rating: NC-17 ♥
Additional Info: It would be kind of nice if there was hope for reconciliation between Arthur, Merlin, and cheated-on-person-#3 towards the end. Totally up to the author, though. Hope someone takes this on! ♥ ♥ ♥
Prompt #23
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur or Arthur/Merlin (doesn’t matter, either way).
Era: AU/AR to the extreme.
Prompt: Ygraine didn’t die giving birth to one boy, but two, and it’s the one born first, the one not Arthur, who they prepare to become King (Arthur’s brother should be very much like Arthur, if not nicer/more mature, and nothing like Uther). Merlin becomes Arthur’s manservant by whatever means you want him to, and they start an extremely secret romantic relationship together. Arthur accidentally finds out about Merlin’s magic, and feeling both anger at being betrayed and fearful of what could happen to Merlin, he banishes Merlin from Camelot and make him swear never to return. A year or two later Uther dies, Arthur’s brother becomes King, and puts an end to the rule against magic. Years later (I’d rather Arthur not be older than 35, please), Prince and Leader-of-the-Knights!Arthur leaves Camelot for some reason or other and bumps into Merlin, who is a [teacher?]. They find that even long years apart can’t dispel the something between the two of them, and are attracted to one another as ever. || It’s not necessary, but I would love it if Merlin were seeing someone when him and Arthur meet again.
Squicks: Feminine male characters (you don’t have to make them macho-just refrain from making them outright girly and oversensitive); Non-minimal (if that) use of epithets (calling Arthur “the blond”, for example); Scat (and the likes, save watersports); easy use of the word “love” (i.e., Merlin telling Arthur he loves him within a month of meeting and dating him-I prefer seeing demonstrations of love rather than empty declarations, and believe that saying “I love you” should be used when one is truly ready to say it and willing to further back it up [exceptions should be used as a plot device]); undeveloped romances (there are exceptions, of course, one being “attraction (never love) at first sight”); Heavy BDSM (minor BD is fine); D/s; Major character death (Merlin or Arthur, pretty much); Very, very dark fic; Unhappy endings (Angst is wonderful as long as there is a happy/hopeful ending. I’m in love with flangst); Gore; PWP (I like plot); Crack (humor is fine, as long as it’s not the crack-ish kind); Facial hair (a bit of stubble is okay, but I generally prefer my men with clean faces).
Maximum Rating: NC-17 ♥
Additional Info: Hope someone takes this prompt on! ♥
Prompt #24
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur or Arthur/Merlin (doesn’t matter, either way.).
Era: Modern AU is preferred, but any if fine.
Prompt: Arthur is 30 y/o and is having absolutely no luck with women. His sister Morgana sends him to a place that helps “men like him” (though won’t disclose what it is), and a very desperate Arthur goes. Turns out it’s a gay bar. There, he meets someone from his past (Merlin could be an old friend/just some guy he saw around in school/someone he once drunkenly fooled around with/whatever you want). || Points if Arthur says something stupid and gets either a physical or verbal hurting from Merlin for it || Double points if Morgana is friends with Merlin || Triple points if Arthur takes Merlin out to try to appease for being a prat || I’d love you forever if it was a nice, slow romance and featured a bit of a surprisingly sweet/romantic Arthur.
Squicks: Feminine male characters (you don’t have to make them macho-just refrain from making them outright girly and oversensitive); Non-minimal (if that) use of epithets (calling Arthur “the blond”, for example); Scat (and the likes, save watersports); easy use of the word “love” (i.e., Merlin telling Arthur he loves him within a month of meeting and dating him-I prefer seeing demonstrations of love rather than empty declarations, and believe that saying “I love you” should be used when one is truly ready to say it and willing to further back it up [exceptions should be used as a plot device]); undeveloped romances (there are exceptions, of course, one being “attraction (never love) at first sight”); Heavy BDSM (minor BD is fine); D/s; Major character death (Merlin or Arthur, pretty much); Very, very dark fic; Unhappy endings (Angst is wonderful as long as there is a happy/hopeful ending. I’m in love with flangst); Gore; PWP (I like plot); Crack (humor is fine, as long as it’s not the crack-ish kind); Facial hair (a bit of stubble is okay, but I generally prefer my men with clean faces).
Maximum Rating: NC-17 ♥
Additional Info: Awkward (yet wonderful), “first-time” man sex is love. And I will bloody worship you if the fic features experienced!Merlin who shows Arthur the joys of gay sex. Rimming, fellatio, preparation, frottage, foreplay, riding-all of it. ♥♥
Prompt #25
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Arthur is a journalist working for his father's newspaper and struggling to be taken seriously. Merlin is a photographer assigned to work with him on what seems to be an easy profile of an old friend of Uther’s (Aredian???). They hate each other on sight but the story turns out to be far more intriguing and dangerous than they could possibly have imagined. They have to go on the run together and that brings them much, much closer. Danger, excitement, humour, hurt/comfort (if poss cos I like a bit of it) and slashy times ensue. Happy ending please.
Squicks: cross dressing, gender bending, major character death and mpreg.
Maximum Rating: up to NC17 but don't mind if it's mild
Additional Info: Sex is great, but doesn't have to be too explicit if that's outside the author's comfort zone.
Prompt #26
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: No preference
Prompt: Treasure hunt. What the treasure is is up to the author/artist
Squicks: cross dressing, gender bending, major character death and mpreg.
Maximum Rating: NC17 but don't mind lower or even gen.
Additional Info: Sex is great but doesn't have to be too explicit. Humour during sex is a bonus.
Prompt #27
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Canon
Prompt: Basically road trip. A long journey away from Camelot (for whatever reason) with Merlin through hostile territory means Arthur has to be sure no-one realises he’s the prince so has to behave like an ordinary person. Lots of journeying with Merlin but also other people - strolling players, travelling minstrels, war refugees - is all a bit of an education for him. Would like it if Arthur is shown to be not completely hopeless at everything ie the travelling players want him to stay with them as Princes learn to be good actors. Merlin getting sick and Arthur having to look after him on the journey with hurt/comfort thrown in is a bonus. Happy ending please.
Squicks: cross dressing, gender bending, major character death and mpreg.
Maximum Rating: NC17 but don't mind if it's less or even gen
Additional Info: Amount of sex entirely up to the author/artist
Prompt #28
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Established relationship. Arthur is sick from overwork, stress and exhaustion. Merlin wants them to move to the country and Arthur goes with him on an experimental basis. Merlin is an author so can work from home. How does Arthur learn to cope without the business world and find a place for himself in a different one. Happy ending preferred but can be angsty along the way though prompter likes plenty of humour to offset angst.
Squicks: cross dressing, gender bending, major character death and mpreg.
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info: This one needs sex! Some in the open air shocking the cows would be good *g*.
Prompt #34
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur SLASH
Era: I was thinking Modern AU would work best, but feel free to use ANY
Prompt: Merlin Emrys gets a new job (or position working for the prince) and decides to go out with his best mates Gwen and Will out to celebrate. He gets quite drunk and ends up snogging/shagging (your choice) a very sexy blonde. The next day he wakes up with a hangover, late for his new job. When he gets to work, he is shocked to find that the his boss/the prince is the guy he snogged/shagged! They bicker and fight (Arthur is a prat and Merlin is annoyed with himself for having kissed him because he such a prat and so-on.) As he gets to know Arthur, bits of that night keep coming back to him and he slowly finds himself falling in love with the pratty, yet surprisingly sweet , (prince/boss) Arthur. I always love the whole "Magic is a secret" thing (even more so if Arthur finds out about it) so if you can work that in, you are awesome sauce. I want UST, the classic bickering between A & M, Jealous!Arthur (Perhaps one of the knights/co-workers is a bit too friendly with Merlin), Arthur coming to Merlin's rescue at least once (perhaps protecting his virtue from amorous knight/co-worker), Pronz and a happy ending.
Squicks: Mpreg, watersports, scat, OOC
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: At least one well-written sexy scene please! I love UST and angst, but if they are in there, they really -must- be resolved or my head will explode! Fluff, snark and cheek are all appreciated so long as it's all in accordance with the character.
Prompt #35
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Arthur is doing a documentary on homeless people while going undercover as one himself. Merlin is the nice guy who brings him sandwiches to eat and gloves and blankets to keep him warm etc.
Squicks: None
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info: Preferably fic.
Prompt #36 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Their time
Prompt:Arthur is feeling kinky and in the mood for roleplaying, where he dresses Merlin up in his clothes and crown and begs Merlin to command him and be HIS prince and he will be Merlin's subject. Porn, but very lovey; Arthur wants.. no, needs Merlin to understandjust how incredibly devoted he is to Merlin.
Squicks: The boys being shipped with anyone else. And absolutely no swapping genders for either of the boys. I enjoy them as men <3
Maximum Rating: The naughtier, the better :P NC-17. Or R! Or whatever the highest is! XD
Additional Info: I will be forever in your debt if you write this for me <3
Prompt #37
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Canon era, post Season 2
Prompt: Merlin has become the Dragonlord and is now able to hold sway over Dragons with just the power of his voice (and his magic of course!) Arthur is a Pendragon. What if Merlin's new abilities could therefore affect Arthur too...
Squicks: Not really looking for any sot of non-con here, but the line could be a fine one. And no crack pls! (although Arthur being a little less pratish than in some of S2 would be nice!!)
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:I'll be honesty, my dirty little mind has always pictured this in a pr0ny setting, but I would happily see something else as long as the characters stay as real as possible.
Prompt #38
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern Era, UK.
Prompt: Merlin works backstage in a West End Theatre. Arthur is the latest celebrity to be given a lead role for his name rather than his ability. Merlin is sick of talent-less prats like him sweeping in to his workplace and acting like they own the joint. However his initial diva-impression of Arthur could be wrong. Arthur is actually pretty good, seems to care about his work and is pretty determined to get to know Merlin better...
Squicks: No crack pls!
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Working in a theatre myself this is total catharsis for me, but I've just never been able to write it! I'd love it if it all ends happily, with the boys hooking up, and ideally having hot sexitiems on the stage, at night when everyone else has gone home! >_
Prompt #41
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Any (though AU would probably work best)
Prompt: 40 Days and 40 Nights. I know, I should offer it up in reel_merlin or something but I want it now. =D
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: I can see it working where either Arthur or Merlin plays Matt (the guy who takes the vow), and feel free to make the side caracters cameo in various roles, depending on how you cast the main pair.
Prompt #42
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: AU
Prompt: Merlin runs an orphanage, Arthur comes about due to some type of charity publicity stunt. But then Arthur, finding himself surprisingly charmed by Merlin, and the children, decides to stick around. He makes multiple visits to the orphanage, and finds himself falling in love with Merlin, and the children. Or if you want to do Merlin's POV (or varying POV), Arthur comes in and surprises him by being good with the children and Merlin can't help but adore that.
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: I just LOVE the idea of the boys, and children. Great chance to play quirky!Merlin, and adorable-and-like-a-child-inside-(sometimes)!Merlin.
Prompt #43 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Arthur has a medical kink and listens to Merlin's heartbeat with a stethoscope during sex [fucking Merlin or riding him] doesn't matter.
Squicks: watersports, major character death, scat, vomit, chan, mpreg, extreme OOC-ness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Inspired by this fic. Also, I will love you forever if you mention veins. It's a kink of mine.
Prompt #44 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Merlin/Will
Era: Canon era please, whether post S1/S2 is up to you
Prompt: In Ealdor, when it's harvest time, there is a tradition of countryman favours [usually a plait of three straws and tied into a loose knot to represent a heart. Made by a young man with straws picked up after the harvest and given to his loved one. If she was wearing it next to her heart when he saw her again then he would know that his love was reciprocated] among the young lovers Merlin misses the harvest time where Will once made him a countryman's favour and Merlin wore it for him. At the next harvest in Camelot, Merlin makes a countryman's favour but doesn't intend to give it to anyone. Arthur somehow finds it and thinks it's intriguing and wears it on his belt or jacket, not realising the meaning of wearing the favour. Whatever happens next is up to the author.
Squicks: watersports, major character death, scat, vomit, chan, mpreg, extreme OOC-ness
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I don't mind if this has an angsty/unhappy ending, but I would really love to see Merlin confronting how he feels about Arthur when he sees him wearing his favour. Countryman's favours also look like this.
Prompt #45
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Canon Era
Prompt: Arthur has decided to marry Gwen making Merlin wonder if his lover really prefers men to women. He decides to test his theory by going undercover as it were. Genderswap!kink
Squicks: No non-con/dub-con please!
Maximum Rating: Bring on the PRON baby! NC-17
Additional Info: Bonus points if Arthur figures out Merlin's game and play him for a little while!
Prompt #47
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Any
Prompt:
Arthur: I know I'm a prince. So we can't be friends. But if I wasn't a prince-
Merlin: What?
Arthur: Well, then. I think we'd probably get on.
~ from 2x13 - The Last Dragonlord
Squicks: mpreg, hardcore kinks like scat, excessive fluff, major character death, extreme OCCness, non-con
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:
Prompt #48 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Merlin and Arthur are both members for the Society for Creative Anachronism. Arthur is a stick jock, of course, and prince of his kingdom. Merlin is an arts and science nerd, and Gaius' apprentice. The two of them hate each other at first sight, but as always, destiny somehow brings them together.
Squicks: Watersports, felching, and bloodplay.
Maximum Rating: NC-17 (tent sex, OMG!)
Additional Info: Any references to SCA culture would make me ridiculously happy. Also, I'd love to see some kind of hurt/comfort scene where Merlin was rubbing salve or something onto Arthur's sore, bruised body after a battle.
Prompt #50
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: AU College/Uni
Prompt: Merlin and Arthur sat across the room from each other in class. Suggestive (oral) pen flirting. I don't mind which or whether established relationship or not.
Squicks: none
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info: Would prefer fic but art would be lovely too.
Prompt #52 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Merlin goes to work at a renaissance fair (I don't care where). I would love it if Merlin was a falconer and Arthur jousted. I don't particularly care who else is what. I would love it if Merlin still had his magic in this. And, um. I would love it if this wasn't crack.
Squicks: In general I'm not usually a fan of non/dub-con, watersports, or hard core BDSM.
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I would prefer fic for this prompt. It absolutely does not have to be NC-17, but I would prefer for it to be no less than PG-13. I would also prefer for this to not be reincarnation fic(/art).
Prompt #53
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: canon (can be set in the future eg 10 years later)
Prompt: fuck buddies/friends with benefits. From Merlin's perspective.
Squicks: Please no dub/non-con, watersports or bondage.
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: fic please!
Prompt #54
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur as the main pairing but I'd love to see Morgana/Leon or just Morgana anywhere in it.
Era: Historical AU
Prompt: I just recently rewatched Persuasion and I would LOVE to see a Merlin take on it (or really any Austen novel, I'm not picky :D) The whole idea of them being young and in love while one's parent/guardian doesn't approve and persuades him to end things, of course they meet several years later still in love but unwilling to admit it.
Squicks: mpreg
Maximum Rating: it can be any rating, I have no preference.
Additional Info: I just really want PINING and more PINING. LOL. But like I said in the prompt section any Austen remake would be awesome, or even a mash-up of more than one could be really interesting. I'm easy to please :)
Prompt #55
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern-ish AU (1988)
Prompt: Arthur & Merlin's Excellent Adventure. (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure fusion.) Arthur as Bill (S. Preston, Esquire) and Merlin as Ted ('Theodore' Logan). Basically, I need this: 'How's it going royal ugly dudes?' 'Put them in the iron maiden' 'EXCELLENT!' etc. The dragon would make a brilliant Rufus imo. Who everyone else is is completely up to you.
Squicks: Nothing too serious as it would be most heinous
Maximum Rating: Any rating.
Additional Info: This can be Gen or slash. I would rather fic but art would be most bodacious wonderful too.
Prompt #59
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: modern AU / reincarnation!fic
Prompt:
There's a club if you'd like to go
You could meet somebody who really loves you
So you go and you stand on your own
And you leave on your own
And you go home and you cry
And you want to die
The Smiths, "How Soon Is Now?"
Squicks: hardcore bdsm, emphasis on bodily fluids, mpreg, character death
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info: I actually DO want this to have a happy end, though!
Prompt #60
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur (or Merlin, Arthur)
Era: AU
Prompt: A Merlin version of the Old Norse Thrymskvitha.
A giant steals Arthur's sword and demands [female of your choice] as a payment (= he wants to marry her). Instead of sending [foyc] Arthur and Merlin dress up as bride and bridesmaid respectively and show up to the giant's wedding. Medieval hilarity ensues.
Squicks: hardcore bdsm, emphasis on bodily fluids, mpreg, non-con
Maximum Rating: NC17 (but as long as it's fun I'm happy with any rating, even Gen!)
Additional Info: Here's an English translation of the original.
Prompt #61 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Gen, possibly hint of Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern and Canon
Prompt: Crossover with Wizards of Waverly Place - Emergency in the wizarding world allows the WWP family to meet modern day Merlin, who sends them back in time to fix something. Bonus points for, "You never said Merlin was so... hot." "Yeah, well, who would believe the wisest and most powerful of all the wizards looks like he's barely old enough to shave?"
Squicks: Please no underage pairings/side pairings
Maximum Rating: PG-13
Additional Info: I'm thinking more light-hearted comedy than angsty and serious.
Prompt #62
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Gwen, Lancelot, Morgana
Era: Modern day AU
Prompt: Arthur rushes injured Merlin to his sister Morgana's clinic for treatment after her appears to OD. Only problem is Merlin never does drugs and he recently discovered info against the Pendragon Pharmaceutical Company with his roommate Lancelot. They have to keep Merlin safe and alive while figuring out what their father is up to this time.
Squicks: No death or permanent injury please.
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Would love to see Leon and Will and such play roles as well, but not necessary. Any other pairings are fine as long as Arthur and Merlin stay together.
Prompt #63
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Canon
Prompt: Arthur slays a big furry beastie and the furriers turn it into a rug for his chambers. What he doesn't know is that it was a magical beast - and when he and Merlin are both on it at the same time, it has an 'effect' on them. Much sexytiemz ensue on said furry rug. Bonus points if you make it sparkle during coitus.
Squicks: Uh... no one but M/A having sexytiemz on the rug, plz.
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Fur is good. Fur on naked bodies is wonderful. Arthur and Merlin shagging like rutting beasts on a furry rug is the bestest thing in the whole wide world.
Prompt #64
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Revolutionary France
Prompt: Merlin, Leon and Lancelot are Musketeers, the elite King's Guard. With SWORDS. And flompy french boots. And hats with ginormous feathers in them. Merlin and Arthur share a special relationship that goes beyond King and his Guard. Merlin's the only Musketeer allowed to guard the King in his chambers at night - only 'guarding' isn't exactly what he's doing. Bonus points if Merlin actually does wind up saving Arthur's life from an assassination attempt during/after one of their romps.
Squicks: M/A are M/A only. No outside dalliance. Any other pairings are up to the writer, but please focus on M/A.
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I normally don't do AU, but I figure this would be a bit interesting :)
Prompt #68
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: AU like whoa
Prompt: I want to see Arthur and Merlin in a Star Trek universe. Not as Captain Kirk and Spock, but as themselves with their own ship or space station or whatnot. Arthur can be Captain Pendragon and Merlin can be the ship's doctor or engineer or resident alien with magical powers or even someone they picked up from a mysterious planet. THE SKY'S THE LIMIT. :D
Squicks: Bodily functions other than those routinely used for sex, either of them sleeping with ANYONE else, mpreg or children of any sort, gore, and unhappy endings.
Maximum Rating: Infinity
Additional Info: Fic or art is fine with me.
Prompt #70
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: AU
Prompt: Arthur owns BIG EVIL COMPANY. Merlin owns TINY SWEET BUSINESS. Arthur wants to buy TINY SWEET BUSINESS. Merlin tells him to FUCK OFF. Arthur tries everything to coerce him. Until he figures out it's not TINY SWEET BUSINESS he wants, it's Merlin.
Squicks: Character death, unhappy endings, mentions of them with other people during the fic - mentioned as prior relationship is okay
Maximum Rating: Infinity
Additional Info: Nothing I can think of!
Prompt #72
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Guinevere/Lancelot
Era: Contemporary or historical
Prompt: Everyone knows that the Prince's marriage is a sham. His wife knows it, the King knows it, the prime minister and cabinet know it, the paparazzi know it. The kids are test-tube babies (or lovelessly conceived), the couple keep separate apartments, and have different vacations. Everyone knows that his affections really lie with the guy who follows him everywhere, that old school mate Merlin Emrys who was given a nice cushy job in the Prince's household and who the press loves to snap photos of. Please no divorce or Arthur pulling an Edward VIII. Could be how they got together or an established relationship. How do they deal with their semi-public affair?
Squicks: Violence, non-con, dub-con, Gwen/Morgana
Maximum Rating: Any
Additional Info: I'd prefer a fic with a happy ending as I'm not big on angst, but I leave it to the author's discretion.
Prompt #73
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: AU
Prompt: Assuming Merlin never went to Camelot, how might they have met? Perhaps when Arthur was attacked on the road during a patrol, killed all of his enemies, and crawled back to his horse, gravely wounded. And Merlin might have found the fallen prince lying in a ditch on death's door and decided to heal him...
Squicks: Character death, bodily fluids other than saliva or semen, excessive angst, gore, and unhappy endings.
Maximum Rating: Infinity
Additional Info: Bonus points if Arthur takes Merlin home to be his manservant... :D
Prompt #78
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Any (probably Modern AU would work best?)
Prompt: Age difference
Squicks: Watersports, Scat, ridiculously sappy nicknames/excessive fluff, major character death, 1st person POV
Maximum Rating: 17+
Additional Info: 15 year age gap (+- a few). I don't care which is older than the other, but the younger one should be about 20, perhaps in uni. I would prefer this NOT be a teacher/student thing. =)
Prompt #100
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur or Bradley/Colin
Era: any
Prompt:WE are the music-makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams,
Wandering by lone sea-breakers,
And sitting by desolate streams;
World-losers and world-forsakers,
On whom the pale moon gleams:
Yet we are the movers and shakers
Of the world for ever, it seems.
~ from "Ode" by Arthur O'Shaughnessy
Squicks: mpreg, hardcore kinks like scat, major character death, non-con, extreme OCCness, excessive fluff
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:
Prompt #101
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Merlin/Will (past)
Era: Canon Era
Prompt: Watching the knights practice Arthur's sword drills causes Merlin to reminisce about all the times Will would play dress-up in his father's armour & force Merlin to suck his cock at sword-point. He now gets very inappropriate erections around Arthur & his knights at the worst possible time...when they're in full armour. Arthur (& possibly the other knights) notice.
Squicks: I'd prefer no death!fic. No scat/watersports/hardcore BDSM. That's about it, as I'm not easily squicked! :D
Maximum Rating: Anything up to NC-17
Additional Info: I'd prefer this to be higher-rated, considering the prompt, but can be angst/fluff/whatever really. Also, I'd be happy with fic or art.
Prompt #106 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Gwen/Lancelot, Morgana
Era: Modern AU
Prompt: Every step of Arthur's life has been planned for him by Uther - right down to his marriage. Walking out of his society wedding, Arthur knows he's given up everthing - his career, the flash car, the smart flat, probably even his father - but he feels like he's drowning in his life and has to get out. With nowhere else to go he turns to his estranged step sister Morgana. They haven't seen each other for a while, but she takes pity on him and offers him the spare room in her house. When Arthur meets her housemates [enter Merlin, Gwen, & Lance] he can't help wondering if he's made the right choice.
Squicks: Non/dub-con, watersports, scat, in fact generally any hardcore kinks. Long hair on Merlin/Arthur, and no girly boys please. Oh, and no unhappy endings (I'm a sensitive little kitten!)
Maximum Rating: NC-17 (But my fluff loving heart would be happy with anything from PG-13 up)
Additional Info: Basically I'm after an 'Arthur struggling to make it in the real world' fic!! I really love Merlin and Morgana as best friends - and for them both to still have their powers. An in denial!Arthur would be perfect, as would be an 'out and proud' Merlin who has to make most of the running. Please don't completely villianise Uther - I'd like for him to come around in the end (as much as Uther possibly could *g*)
Prompt #108
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern AU (1962ish)
Prompt: Dirty Dancing fusion. Merlin is Baby Houseman, Arthur is Johnny Castle. I basically just really want the general storyline and I especially love the thought of Arthur being the one from the wrong side of the tracks (but still as noble/honorable as can be) and Merlin being the one who could get in serious trouble if the relationship is discovered.
Squicks: OOC, mpreg, gender!swap, excessive fluff, bodily functions
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:
Prompt #109
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: canon
Prompt: What is in all those trunks and wardrobes in Arthur's rooms?
Squicks: non-con/dub-con, scat,
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Can be slash, pre-slash, or no slash. I'd like to see Merlin uncover some strange and possibly embarrassing things in any of Arthur's many storage places. Can be either that Merlin was charged with the task of cleaning them out (Camelot participates in spring cleaning?) or that Merlin got curious one day.
Prompt #111
Characters/Pairings: Merlin, Arthur, Morgana, Gwen, Merlin/Arthur, Arthur/Gwen, Merlin/Morgana, Morgana/Arthur, Morgana/Gwen, Merlin/Gwen
Era: Before Morgana eloped with Morgause XD But I'm easily convinced if you can manage it otherwise.
Prompt: Merlin, Morgana, Arthur and Gwen are trapped together in a large cave. Something hunts them. Arthur is injured. Can Merlin save them all? Magic-reveal, Powerful!Merlin. OT4.
Squicks: Please do not make Morgana completely evil.
Maximum Rating: I expect R as some kisses but I won't object NC-17 :)
Additional Info: Include all possible combination of ships! If you can still trap them all together in a cave and make it about Merlin vs Morgana I'm totally fine with that! I really want to see Merlin struggle with not outing himself and try to keep them all together safe and sound.
Prompt #112
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Morgana/Gwen
Era: Before Morgause.
Prompt: A magical sickness is affecting Camelot: Only who has magic falls ill. Uncontrolled raw magic, Arthur and Gwen tries to cover for Merlin & Morgana.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Make Merlin suffer the most!
Prompt #113 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: ?
Prompt: Uther-finds-out rather fashionable way: Instead of "off with his head" attitude, he is fascinated by Merlin's power, he decides to use him under his command. Arthur is not pleased with his father's choices. Slave!Merlin.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I would kiss you if Arthur and Uther learns about the magic in the same time. So that Arthur has no choice in the matter. I wouldn't mind some evil!Morgana either.
Prompt #115
Characters/Pairings: Merlin vs Morgana, Arthur/Merlin, Arthur/Morgana, (Merlin/Morgana?)
Era: Post S2
Prompt: Nobody understands why the sweet Lady Morgana suddenly turned her nose upon the prince's manservant, but nobody wants to be in his shoes now. Hell has no fury like a woman scorned. Morgana is back and she swears to make Merlin's life hell.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Bring it on! Evil!Morgana, clueless-and-confused!Arthur, desperate-yet-stubborn!Merlin. I would love to see some manipulated!Uther too.
Prompt #117
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: ?
Prompt: Dark!Possessed!Merlin. The Old Religion lost its hand on earth. Since Merlin is the one who destroyed it, he must be the one who replaces. Can Arthur get him back before it's too late?
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Make Merlin really powerful, dark, crazy and evil!
Prompt #118 CLAIMED FOR FIC
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: ?
Prompt: Healing hands of the King (LOTR reference). Arthur is able to do magic, just once: to heal Merlin.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Battlefield is the best place for this prompt.
Prompt #119
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Morgana/Gwen
Era:
Prompt: Open magic! Uther allows Merlin to do magic in the court, he is nervous but giddy. Arthur, Gwen and Morgana are all fascinated by it by their own ways, they make Merlin play along ;) He makes dresses for girls and creates smoke dragons for Arthur. Fluff.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: R
Additional Info:
Prompt #120
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur > Merlin/Nimueh, Merlin/Freya, Merlin/Morgana
Era:
Prompt: Merlin is always Arthur's, even when he doesn't want to be.
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info:
Prompt #122
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Merlin/Morgana, Arthur/Morgana
Era: It could be post-S2.
Prompt: As he always suspected, ARTHUR WAS RIGHT. With his ultimate spying skillz, he finally busts Merlin/Morgana. Or does he?
Squicks:
Maximum Rating:
Additional Info: Please make it all about scandalised and jealous!Arthur and the rivalry between Merlin and Morgana :)
Prompt #126
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: modern AU
Prompt: Based on the film Roman Holiday, Prince Arthur embarks on a highly publicized tour of Europian capitals. When he and his royal entourage arrive in Rome, he begins to rebel, and sneaks out, hops into the back of a delivery truck and escapes. However, a sedative he was forced to take earlier starts to take effect, and is soon fast asleep on a public bench. He's found by Merlin, a struggling reporter who pretends not to know who Arthur is. OR... something like that. :D
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: I'd rather not see a Merlin that is truly 'devious' and out for his own gain. Also, opening/happy ending is very welcome.
Prompt #127
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, though Lance and/or Leon joining the fun would be cool, too.
Era: any
Prompt: Codpiece Porn
Squicks: scat/watersports, blood play, non-con, gender-bend
Maximum Rating: NC-17
Additional Info: Please?
Prompt #128
Characters/Pairings: characters: anyone and everyone; pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Gwen/Morgana
Era: modern AU
Prompt: Morgana is a senior in a theatre program at a liberal arts college, and as part of her undergrad thesis project, she's directing a production of "The Baltimore Waltz" by Paula Vogel. Gwen is her stage manager/roommate/best friend (girlfriend?). Arthur is a junior and one of the top actors in the program. Merlin is a freshman in the program who acted in high school but hasn't been in any of the college's student shows yet. Lancelot, Will, etc. are other students working on the show.
Arthur and Merlin are cast as Carl and The Third Man, and over the course of the production they go from kinda-really-hating each other to kinda-stupidly-in-love with each other. And the whole time, the girl playing Anna causes them no end to headaches with her undesired attention to one or the other of them.
Squicks: non-con; hard-core kinks like scat and blood-play; gender-bend; character death
Maximum Rating:NC-17
Additional Info: It doesn't specifically *have* to be "The Baltimore Waltz"- I just picked that one because it holds a special place in my heart from my own college theatre days, right down to the insane love triangles among the cast and crew...Anyway, if anyone wants to take this on I'll love you forever. And bonus points if someone says, "It's a Cheez-It covered death trap!" during a rehearsal.
Prompt #129
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Arthur/Gwen, possible Merlin/OC
Era: Canon
Prompt: Merlin and Arthur have been sleeping together for a while, then after talking to Gwen, Merlin learns that he's been courting her. He confronts Arthur who reveals he thought it was a friends-with-benifits arrangement. Merlin is very hurt, pretends he agrees, and leaves Camelot to try and get over him.
Squicks: uncharacteristic sweetness and fluff, pet names,
Maximum Rating: R
Additional Info: I mostly just want to see Merlin do something for himself, cause he sort of lives for Arthur in the show. Arthur pulling his head out of his ass and chasing after Merlin would be preferable, but not necessary.
Prompt #130
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Modern!AU
Prompt: A World Cup fic. I would love a fic that has Arthur or Merlin or both playing in the World Cup, and them being in a relationship. You can address the problems that come with being a gay footballer or not, author's choice.
Squicks: Either of them playing for Portugal. Ugh.
Maximum Rating: NC-17. Wherever the fic leads is where I want to go, again author's choice.
Additional Info: It would be really cool if they got to meet some famous footballers. I especially love (I mean LOVE) Landon Donovan, but any of them would be awesome. Some Christiano Ronaldo bashing would be hi-larious!
Prompt #135
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Modern AU. - In thee Future.
Prompt: Arthur is Merlins boss, but I don't want it in a very clichéd assistant/boss kind of way. Merlin is the more successful person in the company but can't get ahead (I have no quams of the company/profession) because Arthur is friends with the big bosses thanks to his Father and his Step-Mother (Morgana please :D). Merlin quits early on and starts his own company - he ends up doing better. They meet a few years later and Merlin has changed dramatically. Gone was the boy who was shy as hell, in steps the man who will get what he wants. I want a sort of change around from the normal Merlin is a bit clueless but not OCC. Merlin has simply matured and grown but hasn't lost his habits etc etc. I wouldn't be averse to some sort of altercation happening before he left when they where drunk that makes it clear to both of them that they are attracted to each other, but Merlin having no experience doesn't let anything happen but now that he is back... :) Although it may seem that I want a more dominate Merlin, I don't. I just want a more needy Bottom!Merlin that knows what wants. (It would be an added bonus if Arthur thinks that Merlin is a big whore and it turns out Merlin is a total romantic who was doing it all for him xD) *is a sap*
Squicks: In this scenario: Reincarnation! Infidelity, Threesomes.
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info:
Prompt #136
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin with a past Merlin/Will relationship that is now a friendship
Era: Will doesn't die so an AU after that episode
Prompt: Will comes to visit Merlin and Arthur gets jealous. *GUH* I love jealousy fic and the more possessive!jealous!clueless!Arthur the better. Will, however, knows something is up all along and makes it worse by hinting to Arthur so he will make a move. I like the idea of in the beginning Arthur discovering the relationship between Will and Merlin by accident, but not discovered that it had ended a long time ago.
Squicks: For the purposes of this prompt: A detailed Will/Merlin scene from the past, any flashbacks or any type of angsty hate sex.
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info:
Prompt #137
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin - Arthur/Lancelot/Merlin FRIENDSHIP ONLY!!
Era: Cannon
Prompt: Lancelot matchmaker :D!
Squicks:
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info:
Prompt #139
Characters/Pairings: Morgana/Uther & Arthur/Merlin (in equal measures)
Era: canon era
Prompt: Morgana and Uther are caught going at in ON THE THRONE. For some reason Merlin and Arthur are stuck watching and can't leave/look away. Afterwards they act awkward around each other etc etc. I like the idea of having a sort of two part fic where the first half is all about morgana/uther and how their relationship got to the stage of doing it on the throne and the second about merlin/arthur dealing with and ending up doing it on the same throne :D
Squicks: For the purposes of this fic, any major kinks. I want this kinda more fluffy/rushed or hurried sex.
Maximum Rating: NC17
Additional Info:
Prompt #140
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Camelot AU
Prompt: Arthur is 5+ years older than in canon, and when Merlin (still 17-19ish) arrives in Camelot, Arthur is already king.
Squicks: extreme OOCness
Maximum Rating: nc-17
Additional Info: I’d love to see this explore how the dynamic of Merlin/Arthur changes with Arthur already being king and not ‘soften’ from his pratish ways by Merlin around in his princely early years.
Prompt #141
Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Era: Their original time through to the present day.
Prompt: Genderswap!kink: a take on Virginia Wolfe's Orlando. When Arthur dies, he commands Merlin to wait for him; Merlin does so, living through lifetime after lifetime, and at some point changes/evolves into a woman. Author's choice as to whether Arthur comes back multiple times, or just the once after Merlin has changed.
Squicks: The usual hardcore kinks - scat, watersports, necro, chan, bloodplay etc, plus mpreg.
Maximum Rating: NC 17
Additional Info: They're not really squicks, but I don't enjoy adolescent angsting emodom, or excessive schmoopiness ;)
Prompt #143
Characters/Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Era: Historical AU (?)
Prompt: Austen's Pride and Prejudice Merlin-style. Arthur as Mr. Darcy, Merlin as Elizabeth Bennet (still a guy though). The rest of the cast is up to author/artist.
Squicks: Nothing hardcore please.
Maximum Rating: whatever the fic/art calls for.
Additional Info: Book-verse is fine, but if you're going for any adaptation, I'd prefer 2005's Pride & Prejudice. I'm ignoring any homosexual issues during the era--I just thought it would be interesting to see Arthur and Merlin be adapted as Darcy and Lizzy, but feel free to do whatever. Just thought I'd join in the fun. :)
Arthur/Merlin II
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See also these posts: Arthur/Merlin II, Slash Pairings (Excluding Arthur/Merlin), Arthur/Gwen and Gwen/Merlin, Het Pairings (Excluding Arthur/Gwen and Gwen/Merlin), Femslash Pairings, Threesomes & Moresomes, Gen Prompts!