One common theme is the power dynamic. Since Merlin has magic and Arthur is the king, it's interesting to see how a female Merlin would handle that. Another theme is love and loyalty. Their relationship, whether it's platonic or romantic, is often at the center.
One common theme is the exploration of gender roles. Since Merlin is female in these fanfics, it often challenges the traditional gender roles in the Arthurian legend. For example, how a female Merlin would be perceived as a sorcerer in a male - dominated society like Camelot.
One common theme is friendship. Their relationship is often at the heart of the stories, showing how they support and grow with each other. Another is loyalty. Arthur and Merlin are extremely loyal to each other in the original series, and this is often emphasized in fanfiction.
One common theme is the exploration of their relationship in a different context due to Merlin being female. It often involves a different dynamic in their friendship and potential romantic relationship.
One common theme is empowerment. Since Merlin is female in these fanfictions, it often focuses on her rising above the limitations set by a male - dominated society in Camelot. Another theme is the exploration of different relationships. Her friendships and romances might be different from the original due to her gender.
One great fem Merlin Arthur fanfiction is 'The Enchanted Bond'. It beautifully reimagines their relationship with Merlin as a female character. The story has a great plot that weaves in elements of magic and adventure, making it really engaging.
One common theme could be loyalty. Merlin is often extremely loyal to Arthur, and when he breaks a rule, Arthur's punishment might be a test of that loyalty. Another theme could be power dynamics. Since Arthur is the king and Merlin has magic which is often a secret, the punishment could be related to maintaining the balance of power in Camelot.
Another theme is the test of their relationship. The hotel can be a place full of challenges and temptations. It could be other people trying to come between them or some difficult situations that make them question their loyalty to each other. Like in some fanfictions, a powerful sorceress at the hotel tries to charm Arthur away from Merlin, but they overcome it and their relationship becomes stronger.
One common theme is loyalty. In these fanfictions, Merlin's loyalty to Arthur takes on a new, more intense dimension when there are romantic feelings involved. Another theme is sacrifice. Often, either Merlin or Arthur is willing to sacrifice a great deal for the other, which is a big part of their relationship in these stories.
The theme of secrecy also comes up a lot. Since their relationship in fanfiction is often not something that can be openly shown in the Camelot setting, they have to keep it a secret. This adds a layer of tension and drama to the stories. It also makes their relationship more precious as they have to hide it from the prying eyes of the court and the kingdom.
One common theme is the struggle against social norms. Arthur is a king and Merlin is his servant, so there's often the theme of them going against the class differences. Another theme is the discovery of true love. Arthur may not initially realize his feelings for Merlin, so it's about that journey of self - discovery.