It could be Morgana. She has been known to be an antagonist and has a vendetta against Camelot and those associated with it. Poisoning Merlin would be a way to weaken Arthur's most powerful ally.
Well, one possibility is that Merlin's friends, like Arthur, might search desperately for a cure. They could go on a dangerous quest to find a rare herb or consult a powerful sorcerer who might know how to save him. Another could be that Merlin, while poisoned, has strange visions or dreams that give him clues about his true destiny or the future of Camelot.
I'm not entirely sure specifically what'merlin poisoned fanfiction' refers to without more context. It could potentially be fanfiction in which Merlin, from the Merlin legend or related media, is poisoned in the plot of the fictional story created by fans.
One aspect of 'Merlin the Poisoned Chalice' fanfiction could be the exploration of Merlin's character in this particular scenario. It might show his inner strength and loyalty as he faces the danger of the poisoned chalice.
You can try searching on fanfiction websites like Archive of Our Own (AO3). They have a large collection of fanfiction and you might be able to find stories related to'merlin poisoned fanfiction' by using relevant search terms.
Fanfiction in this area can be unique because it allows for different interpretations of the characters' emotions. For example, it can show Merlin's fear in a more detailed way when he's faced with the poisoned chalice, rather than just a brief moment in the original. Also, it can give other characters like Gwen or Morgana different roles in the story related to this event.
In a Merlin Poisoned Chalice fanfiction, their relationship can be developed in multiple ways. For instance, during Arthur's illness due to the poison, Merlin could be constantly by his side, and they could have some heart - to - heart conversations that they never had before. Arthur might start to question Merlin's loyalty and Merlin could prove it in a very emotional way. Also, when Arthur recovers, he could be more protective of Merlin, knowing that Merlin risked everything to save him. This could lead to a more brotherly - like relationship where they look out for each other. And perhaps, they could start to share their dreams and fears more openly, which would strengthen their connection even more.
Perhaps an enemy from a rival group. They might see Sakura as a threat to their plans, so they poison her to get her out of the way. Another possibility is a character who has been secretly harboring a grudge against her for a long time, and finally decides to take action by poisoning her.
In a 'sakura gets poisoned' fanfiction, she might first start to feel unwell, like having dizziness and weakness. Her friends could then notice the strange symptoms and start to search for a cure.
Arthur could be the one to spank Merlin. Given their relationship where Arthur is the king and Merlin is his servant, if Merlin does something that Arthur believes is a serious offense against Camelot or his own authority, he might take this rather unorthodox form of punishment. Arthur is known for his hot - headedness and quick decision - making, so in a fit of anger, he could do it.