One great Arthur kissed Merlin fanfiction is 'A Moment of Truth' where the kiss is a culmination of years of unspoken feelings. It beautifully captures their complex relationship.
There's 'The Forbidden Kiss' which not only has the kiss but also delves deep into the consequences within the Camelot court. It shows how such an act can disrupt the status quo. In this fanfic, the emotions are vividly described, making the readers feel as if they are part of the story. The author does an excellent job of building up to the kiss and then exploring the aftermath in a very engaging way.
One great 'Arthur kissed Merlin' fanfic is 'The Unspoken Bond' on FanFiction.net. It beautifully explores their relationship after that kiss, delving into the emotions and consequences within the magical world of Camelot.
The kiss in these fanfictions can be a symbol of defiance. Against the norms of Camelot, which may not accept their relationship. It forces them to face not only their feelings but also how the world around them will react. Some fanfictions explore this by showing how they have to hide their relationship after the kiss, adding a layer of secrecy and tension.
One great fanfiction in this category is 'The Secret Revealed'. It beautifully explores Arthur's reaction to Merlin's magic in a very detailed way. Another is 'Magic and Trust' which delves deep into how their relationship evolves after Arthur discovers Merlin's secret. And 'A New Beginning' is also good, it shows a different take on how Camelot changes with this new knowledge.
One well - received Merlin - Arthur hurt fanfiction is 'The Wounded King' which delves deep into Arthur's physical and emotional wounds after a major battle and how Merlin helps him through it. Another is 'Merlin's Sacrifice' where Merlin endures great pain to save Arthur from a dark spell. 'Arthur's Regret' is also good, it focuses on Arthur's regret after accidentally causing Merlin harm and his journey to make amends.
One common trope is the 'Hidden Feelings Revealed'. The kiss often serves as a catalyst for Arthur and Merlin to finally confront their long - suppressed emotions for each other. Another popular trope is 'Forbidden Love'. Since their relationship might be seen as unconventional in the context of Camelot, the kiss makes the 'forbidden' aspect more prominent.
There's also 'Merlin's Hidden Power'. In this story, Merlin discovers a long - lost power within himself while still remaining loyal to Arthur. The fanfiction focuses on how their bond grows even stronger as they face political intrigue in Camelot. It has a lot of action scenes and emotional moments between the two characters.
One great Merlin Arthur fanfiction could be 'The Bond Beyond Magic'. It focuses on their relationship growing stronger as they face new magical threats together. Another is 'Arthur's Discovery' where Arthur slowly uncovers Merlin's true power and the depth of his loyalty.
Well, there are fanfictions that explore their relationship in a more heroic and chaste manner. They might be about how Arthur comes to rely on Merlin's magic in a non - romantic, but very important way for the kingdom. Searching for 'platonic Merlin Arthur fanfiction' can lead you to some great reads.
Another aspect often explored in fanfiction is the power dynamic. Given Arthur is a king and Merlin his servant, fanfictions may play with this, like Merlin having to hide his true power from Arthur at first but later using it to save Arthur's kingdom, which then leads to a shift in their relationship.
You can start by looking on Archive of Our Own (AO3). It has a vast collection of 'Arthur wants Merlin' fanfictions. Just use the search bar and type in relevant keywords.