Another one to check out is 'Merlin and Aredian: The Forgotten Alliance'. This story takes place in an alternate universe where Merlin and Aredian form an alliance much earlier than in the original lore. The author does a great job of creating new plotlines and scenarios that are both exciting and engaging for fans of the Merlin - Aredian relationship.
There's also 'Aredian's Redemption'. In this fanfic, Aredian starts off as a rather complex and somewhat morally ambiguous character. As the story progresses, Merlin's influence gradually changes him, and it's really interesting to see how their dynamic evolves. It's a great read if you like character - development - centered fanfictions.
Another theme is friendship or mentorship. Sometimes Aredian is portrayed as a mentor figure to Merlin, guiding him in his journey of mastering magic. In other cases, they are just friends who support each other through various magical adventures. For instance, in some fanfictions, Aredian helps Merlin understand a new and dangerous form of magic.
Well, 'The Lost Years of Merlin' is an excellent piece of Merlin fanfiction. This story imagines what Merlin was doing during the years that were not shown in the series. It has a lot of details about Merlin's growth as a wizard and as a person. Additionally, 'Magic Unbound' is a good one. It plays with the idea of magic being more free - flowing in Camelot and how that would change the dynamics between Merlin and the other characters.
Another one is 'When Merlin Met Loki'. This fanfiction is more of a light - hearted take on the two characters meeting. It has some humorous moments as Merlin tries to figure out Loki's trickster ways and Loki is both amused and a bit frustrated by Merlin's pure - hearted magic. It's a fun read if you want something not too serious.
Sure. 'The Dragon's Apprentice' is a great one. It delves deeper into Merlin's training with the dragon and his secret powers. Another is 'Merlin's Hidden Allies' which shows Merlin making unexpected friends in Camelot. And 'Sub Merlin's New Beginnings' offers a fresh take on Merlin's role in the kingdom, exploring his character growth in a unique way.
Sure. 'The King's Father' is a great one. It delves deep into Merlin's father's backstory and his relationship with Merlin in a very interesting way. It shows how his father's past actions and decisions influenced Merlin's life.
There's also 'Morgana's Redemption in Merlin's Eyes'. This fanfic focuses on Morgana's journey towards redemption and how Merlin plays a crucial part in it. It shows a side of Morgana that is often overlooked, and the relationship development between the two characters is beautifully written.
Sure. One popular one is 'Merlin's Blood Bond' which delves into Merlin having a mysterious connection with a vampire clan. Another is 'The Vampire's Apprentice Merlin' where Merlin becomes involved with a vampire who teaches him about a hidden world of magic and bloodlust. There's also 'Merlin and the Vampire Queen' which has an interesting plot of Merlin trying to protect Camelot from a powerful vampire queen.
Another good one could be 'A Pregnant Merlin in Secret'. This story focuses on Merlin trying to keep his pregnancy a secret for as long as possible in Camelot, which creates a lot of suspense and interesting plot twists.
There's a fanfic called 'Merlin's Aid to Nobel'. In this, Merlin, with his magical abilities, gets involved in Nobel's life in unexpected ways. It shows how their different worlds of magic and science can interact in a really interesting narrative. The character development in it is quite well - done.
Sure. One popular blind merlin fanfiction is 'The World Through New Eyes'. It explores how Merlin copes with losing his sight and how those around him, like Arthur, react and support him. Another great one could be 'Blind but Not Broken', which delves deep into Merlin's inner strength during this difficult time.