merlin_holidays | Entries tagged with rating: nc-17

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Title: A Drop Of Shirley
Recipient:

geekslave
Rating: E
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Word Count: 4500
Content Notes/Warnings: Minor Character Death

Summary: Written for the prompt: Arthur is distraught when his fraternal twin sister Morgana dies. Her heart is transplanted and Arthur, still trying to process everything, tries to find who got her heart. When he finds Merlin, he keeps the truth about their connection. That becomes increasingly difficult as they forge a friendship.

Author's Notes: Happy Holidays, GeekLover! Your prompts were so lovely and good that they inspired so many wonderful ideas! I tried to get in as many of your likes as I could, and I really hope you like it.

Huge thank you to the Mods, who, despite their busy schedules, held my hand through this. I will forever be grateful to you. I love you so. And a huge, huge thank you to everyone who helped me out during the process, in every which way. Your contributions will always be remembered <3

Huge thank you to my lovely beta G, who looked over my first few drafts. I'm so sorry the fic ran away from me! *closes eyes and runs.*

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/36072445

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: Maybe You Could Be Mine
Recipient:

merthurallure
Rating: E / NC-17
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 11k
Content Notes/Warnings: Homophobic language, stereotypical 80s bullies, underage drinking
Summary: Merlin is busy with school, work, and a mom who wants him to go to prom. He doesn't have time for dating any of the rich kids at school, but he hadn't considered that Arthur Pendragon isn't quite what he expected. The differences between them threaten to keep them apart, but maybe they can find a way.
Or the Pretty in Pink AU where everyone is queer

Author's Notes:

Dear MerthurAllure/Kirbymatsu) <3
I was so excited to write something for you! I ended up running with your 80s prompt and have done a Merlin/Arthur version of Pretty in Pink. I've had the best time jamming to 80s songs while writing this and I hope you enjoy it. Hope you have had a good holiday period if you celebrate and I wish you a happy new year!

Thank you to my trusty beta and sounding board (you know who you are!), and to the mods and the community!
I hope everyone puts on an 80s playlist and has a good time <3

CONTENT WARNING: This is complete with 80s bullies and one of these bullies uses a homophobic slur. Most characters are in high school, but are over 18.

Title from Kiss by Prince!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/36026944

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: When the Masks Come Off
Recipient:

furloughday
Rating: NC-17
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 8.2k
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Summary: It was Morgana's crazy plan, but Arthur was so desperate to find out where things stood with Merlin that he went along with it. Sometimes crazy is what it takes to get results.

Author's Notes: Happy holidays, furloughday! You had such great ideas and I tried to incorporate many of the tags that you requested. I hope you like it!
Thank you mods for running the fest again and for such immense patience! Very appreciated!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35892772

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: Livewire
Recipient:

ext_4137531
Rating: E
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 8.8k
Content Notes/Warnings: None

Summary: Arthur tries to come to terms with Merlin's magic.

Author's Note: Dear fifty_fifty, I hope you enjoy! Happy holidays and happy Merlining. <3

Link to Fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35755999

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: At this moment, you mean everything
Recipient:

camelittle
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 18k
Content Notes/Warnings: modern AU with magic, physically disabled character, widowed character, fairies & fae, kid fic

Summary: Merlin, a fairy who grants wishes to ill and disabled children, is assigned a new case with the Pendragons. All he wants is to give Mordred and Arthur their best Christmas ever, but he can’t figure out what Mordred wants, and he can’t get a read on Arthur, and he’s running out of time.

Author's Notes: Happy Holidays, Camelittle! I hope you enjoy!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35189671

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: you should've said
Recipient:

xfortytwo
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: merlin/arthur, side morgana/gwen, side alice/gaius, mentioned arthur/mithian
Word Count: 18,723
Content Notes/Warnings: no warnings apply

Summary: Merlin’s life is perfect. He loves his job at his Uncle and Aunt’s magical shop, Tonic & Tomes. He’s made great friends through the Magical Meet Up, a support group he’s helping to run. He’s living rent-free in a fabulous Chelsea townhouse in the heart of London, just twenty minute’s walk from his work. His housemate, Arthur, is funny and generous - admittedly, he’s also a bit of a prat, but that’s kind of endearing - and Merlin has fallen utterly in love with him. So, yes, life is perfect, or at least it would be if Arthur wasn’t in love with someone else. A story of magic, messages, marshmallows and misunderstandings, because obviously, actually talking about things is cheating …

Author's Notes: I have so enjoyed writing this. I loved your prompts, ingberry. I wanted to use them all! I focused on the magical support group and some texting and letters. I loved the song prompt and it played in my head while I was writing, even though I can't say exactly what in the fic came from it, but maybe it has a bit of that vibe. A huge thank you to the Mods and to Sethxo who not only betaed this and made it so much better, but also maintained my sanity and helped me with some of the characters. You're a star!!!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35432716/chapters/88321312

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: Be My Hands
Recipient: elirwen
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 2,777
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Summary: Arthur has an accident that basically leaves him without the use of both arms. His flatmate Merlin offers to help him and feelings get revealed.
Author's Notes: I was thrilled to find out I got to create something for Elirwen! I know we have many similar kinks, and you gave me great prompts to work with! I had a lot of fun writing this and I really really hope you enjoy it! Happy Holidays!!!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35462572

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: Don't stray
Recipient: scotscookie
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 6.5k
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Summary: A long way from Camelot, Merlin and Arthur do everything they need to to stay alive.
Author's Notes: Dear scotscookie, I tried so many versions of your prompts and likes and then this one stuck and I just couldn't leave it alone. I hope you enjoy <3

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28728159

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: a war of attrition
Recipient: silence_since_silence
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 8097
Content Notes/Warnings: Shades of dubcon if you squint, fuck or die, magic made them do it, magic made them do it repeatedly, idiots in love, magic revealed, canon era
Summary: A whammy is cast, and a trial of character is had. It's all bullshit if you ask Arthur.

AO3 link to fanwork: a war of attrition

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: Converge
Recipient: mmmmay
Rating: E
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 20,546
Content Notes/Warnings: Canon-typical violence, violent threats, mention of past near-drowning, mention of past dwelling fire
Summary: Merlin works as Arthur's servant, serves his destiny as Arthur's magical protector, and takes to the skies to save people in crisis. Can he also keep all of his secrets? In the end, it may not be up to him.
Author's Notes:
To my recipient: All of your prompts fit together so nicely that I couldn't resist using them all! So, you'll find absolutely everything in here. :D I hope you like it.
Thanks always to the mods for all you do! One of these days I'll take you out for an entire week of dinners of your favorite fancy food. You deserve all your favorite things.

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27611387/chapters/67550816

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: Merlin Crossing
Recipient: sneck
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 2789
Content Notes/Warnings: none
Summary: Merlin and Arthur meet in the world of Animal Crossing. It goes about as well as you’d expect.
Author's Notes:

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27834931

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: The Greatest Thing You'll Ever Learn
Recipient: Polomonkey
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Morgana/Gwen
Word Count: 23.5k
Content Notes/Warnings: Uni AU, angst, alcohol, friends with benefits
Summary: Arthur thinks he has everything figured out, but then his non-boyfriend breaks up with him, and somehow he ends up at a queer society meeting and gets voluntold to make art for a zine, whatever that is. Soon enough and Arthur is in deep with the society and the committee members, including Merlin, his new friend with benefits. Except they definitely aren't friends, because Arthur is just here for the benefits.
Author's Notes: Happy Holidays, Polomonkey! I hope you enjoy this :)

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27804358

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: In His Heart
Recipient: schweet_heart
Rating: NC-17
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Gwen/Morgana
Word Count:13091
Content Notes/Warnings: temporary character death, typical canon violence, sexual encounters
Summary: When Arthur finds out Merlin has magic, he doesn’t know what to do. He’s furious, of course, but it’s Merlin. Should he kill him, help him escape, or protect him as best he can from Uther? Some choices are no choice at all.
Author's Notes: Before the end of season 2.
My beta, camelittle, was fabulous. She went through everything and made some excellent suggestions for changes. But, of course, all mistakes are mine!

Prompt: Something inspired by this gifset at https://tsundereslasher.tumblr.com/post/22937735427. “I’m curious, what hurts more? Thinking you should hate him, or knowing that you don’t?” Particularly partial to a conflicted Arthur publicly defying his father to save Merlin from the pyre.
Disclaimer: Merlin characters are the property of Shine and BBC. No profit is being made, and no copyright infringement is intended.

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27357163

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: Only Skin Deep
Recipient: YouKeepMeRight
Rating: NC-17
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 7200
Content Notes/Warnings: depression, self-loathing
Summary: Merlin doesn’t think he’s very handsome. Actually, he thinks he’s pretty ugly when it is all said and done, scrawny, weak, big-eared. When King Lot comes to visit and brings a gorgeous manservant with him, Merlin can’t help comparing himself to Ethelbert. And Arthur isn’t helping any.
Author's Notes: many thanks to my ever-patient beta for whipping this into shape. She’s a star! But keep in mind, all mistakes are mine!
And thanks so much to the Merlin Holidays mods who made this fest very smooth and enjoyable!
YouKeepMeRight - There were so many great prompts that I had a hard time choosing one, but this one was closest to my heart, so I hope you enjoy what I’ve written.

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28077354/chapters/68789622

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: Five New Year’s Eves and One New Year Day (or: The New Year's Day Rebellion)
Recipient: All of you - This was the idea for a pinch hit that never came to pass!
Rating: NC-17 / Explicit
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 17987
Content Notes/Warnings: none
Summary:
Merlin and Arthur don't get off on a good start when they first meet at Morgana's posh New Year's party: A literally eye opening game of Truth or Dare later, they both are glad they won't be seeing each other again.

Until next year, that is. And the year after that...

Author's Notes: My New Year's spin on "Fives Times plus one", featuring more geeky references than anyone might be able to spot and two idiots in love.This has all the tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Bed Sharing, Huddling for Warmth, Geeks in Love, even Exhibitionism (I'm especially proud about that one ;-)).
I started this as a pinch-hit but as the original poster came to the rescue and I already had the idea for the story, I gift this to all of you! Happy New Year!

Thank you to
- Beri, thanks so much for the quick and very thorough beta! Your suggestions were invaluable!
- my s.o. - glad you didn't have so much work with this one, but thx for giving me the time to write, like always.

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28447641

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: with your name wrapped tight around my ribs (you’ll keep me warm)
Recipient: Merlin Holidays Community
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 18,636
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Summary: Arthur should have known that the hunting trip was ill-fated from the start. It always felt like something went wrong when it was just him and Merlin, but how could he have known that it would turn his entire world upside down?

Or, Merlin is hurt during a bandit attack, uses magic, and Arthur suddenly has no idea what anything means anymore.

Author's Notes: Thank you to my wonderful beta for helping me fix up this fic! You're the best! Any remaining mistakes are, of course, my own.

And another huge thank you to the mods for hosting this fest again!

The title comes from the poem “To the Desert” by Benjamin Alire Sáenz.

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27826774

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: Just a Fling
Recipient: little_dhampir
Rating: NC17
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 58k+

Content Notes/Warnings: Non-graphic depiction of a near drowning
Summary: Merlin resisted the entire idea of going to a tropical island for the Christmas holidays with his mum and uncle Gaius. He is determined to have a bad time to match his mood about the whole situation until a near-fatal accident throws him into Arthur's path, whose family is also holidaying there. What starts as a sexy holiday fling blossoms into a friendship — and possibly more — over the course of the next year.
Author's Notes: There were so many good ideas to choose from in your requests, little_dhampir, but this one just grabbed me and wouldn't let me go. I hope you enjoy it! Happy holidays to you and to everyone you love!!

I do need to profusely thank the people that helped make this possible. To W, who helped make sure I didn't sound too American; to L and S who were excellent cheerleaders when I was flagging; and to T, without whom this whole fic would still be an unconnected set of ideas rather than a somewhat cohesive narrative. Thank you all so very very much!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27979419/chapters/68530179

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: Tell the World We Finally Got it Alright
Recipient: Glayvas
Rating: NC-17
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, background Gwen/Morgana and Elena/Mithian
Word Count: 31k
Content Notes/Warnings: Modern AU, Christmas festival, enemies to lovers, rivalry, small towns, starting over
Summary:
It’s the most beautiful time of the year and Merlin can’t wait to open his regular stall at the Ealdor Christmas Festival for weeks of handmade cards, wreaths, ice skating, not so secret Secret Santas, and cozy evenings with friends and family. But when newcomers Morgana and Arthur mistakenly intrude on his territory, Merlin isn’t sure he can embrace the season and overcome bad first impressions.

Yet December in Ealdor brings its own kind of magic that doesn’t care for petty rivalries.

Author's Notes:
Dear Glayvas,
It has been a joy to write a gift for you and I hope you enjoy it! I picked two prompts and unceremoniously smashed them together: Christmas festival and enemies to lovers. Enter Merlin who sells his hand-painted Christmas cards at Ealdor Christmas Festival and his instant dislike of newcomer Arthur Pendragon. Wishing you happy holidays and a happy new year!

Thank you to my little helper elves who have been given special nicknames for the occasion:
Brainstorming elves: Zesty Advent and Ivy O. Bells
Beta elves: Merry Jingle and Angel Mittens

Thank you to the mod team!

AO3 link to fanwork:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/27827545/

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: In for keeps
Recipient: Aoigensou

degrees
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Word Count: 21,176
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Summary: Merlin and Prince Arthur have been in a relationship for a while, unbeknownst to others. Arthur is ready to take the next step and make them official, but Merlin isn’t yet. The restrictions on his life and the mere idea of the lack of privacy seem too much for him to bear.

Separated over Christmas, an overworked and overwrought, an accident befalls Arthur.

Cue a worried Merlin racing overnight on a trouble-ridden trip to Scotland on Christmas Eve.

Well, the course of true love, never did run smooth...

- - -

Aka, the Christmas modern royalty ~~nobody~~ Aoigensou asked for.

Author's Notes: Aoigensou, thank you for your wonderful prompts. I did attempt something along the lines of one of them. But it didn't seem to work out. Instead, this is what I managed to produce, based on a few of your likes. I hope that you enjoy it. x

Also a big thank you to the mods and my beta who have been so patient with me!

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28180197/

merlin-hols.livejournal.com

Title: Next to me
Recipient:

oddishly
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Word Count: 1739
Content Notes/Warnings: Modern AU, sharing a bed, hand jobs

Summary: Arthur was straight, so why did Merlin suddenly look so tempting in the bed they had to shair on their end-of-school trip?

Author's Notes:

Dear Oddishly,

I have to confess, I was a bit shocked to write for you, seeing as I love writing fluff. But I also love writing smut, so really, it was super fun writing this for you. I hope you like it as much as I liked writing this little story. I'm really glad I got you to write for. Happy Holidays and stay safe :)

Also thanks to my lovely friend and beta :)

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27953816