What are some popular Merlin Knights fanfiction stories?

One popular story could be about Merlin secretly having more powerful magic than anyone realizes and using it to save the knights in a very dangerous quest. For example, he might be able to conjure up powerful shields to protect them from a dragon's fire.

One popular story could be 'The Knight's Unwavering Pursuit'. In this, a knight uses his charm and acts of valor to win Merlin's attention. He might start by protecting Merlin during a dangerous quest and gradually their relationship deepens. Another could be 'Knightly Devotion to Merlin' where the knight is secretly in love with Merlin and tries to court him in a world full of magic and mystery. There are also some where the knight and Merlin are brought together by a magical bond that they must figure out how to navigate.

It's popular because it creates a lot of drama. The idea of the knights, who are supposed to be Merlin's friends, causing him harm adds an interesting layer of conflict.

One popular 'knights hurt merlin fanfiction' might be 'The Wounded Mage'. In this story, Merlin gets injured during a battle while the knights are around. They then have to deal with the guilt of not protecting him well enough. Another could be 'Merlin's Hidden Pain' where the knights unknowingly cause Merlin emotional hurt through their actions.

One reason is the rich source material. The Arthurian legend has so many elements that can be explored further. The characters are already well - loved, like Merlin with his mysterious magic and the noble knights. Fanfiction allows people to play with these elements and create new stories.

Obviously Merlin is a very popular choice. His magic and his role as the hidden protector of Arthur make him a central and interesting character. Writers can explore his inner struggles with his magic and his loyalty to Camelot.

A plot could involve Merlin getting cursed and the knights having to find a way to break it without Merlin's magic to guide them. They might have to rely on old legends and their own wits to save him. This could lead to some great character development for the knights as they face challenges they usually rely on Merlin to solve.

Perhaps Merlin has to save the knights from a curse. He could go on a long journey to find the ingredients for an antidote while facing many obstacles along the way. He might have to outwit evil spirits or solve difficult riddles to get what he needs to break the curse on the knights.

Some of the knights may be filled with guilt. They might think that they should have been there to protect Merlin and prevent him from getting those scars. Others could be in awe, seeing Merlin in a whole new light, realizing that he has a hidden past full of pain and heroism that his scars represent.

One common theme is loyalty. The knights' loyalty to Merlin and vice versa is often explored. It shows how they stand by each other through thick and thin.