A popular one is 'Merlin's Encounter with the Mermaid'. It's a short but sweet story where Merlin, while on a journey, stumbles upon a mermaid who is trapped. He uses his magic to free her and in return, she shows him a vision of his future, which gives him new hope and determination.
One great Merlin mermaid fanfiction is 'The Mermaid's Gift'. In this story, Merlin discovers a mermaid in a hidden cove. The mermaid has special powers that she uses to help Merlin protect Camelot from a new threat. It's a really interesting take on the Merlin universe combined with mermaid lore.
One great mermaid TF fanfiction is 'The Mermaid's Transformation'. It has an interesting plot where the main character gradually turns into a mermaid in a very magical way. The description of the underwater world and the mermaid's life is vivid.
One great Snape mermaid fanfiction is 'The Mermaid's Secret'. In this story, Snape discovers a mermaid in the Black Lake at Hogwarts. The mermaid has a special connection to the magical essence of the lake. Another one could be 'Snape and the Mermaid's Quest' where Snape is tasked with helping the mermaid solve a mystery that endangers both the underwater world and Hogwarts. And 'Mermaid's Allure for Snape' shows how the mermaid's presence affects Snape's usually stoic nature.
In some sakura mermaid fanfiction, the mermaid could be on a quest to find a lost pearl that has the power to bring eternal spring to the ocean. Along the way, she meets different sea - faring characters and overcomes various challenges.
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.
One popular one could be 'The Prince Merlin's Destiny'. It often features Merlin coming to terms with his new princely status and the political intrigue that comes with it. Another might be 'Merlin: The Hidden Prince' which focuses on Merlin's journey of discovery about his royal heritage and how it affects his relationships in Camelot.
One good 'Merlin exhausted' fanfiction could be 'Merlin's Tiring Day' where Merlin has to deal with multiple magical threats in one day and is completely worn out by the end. It shows his struggle and how he overcomes it despite his exhaustion.
One great 'Merlin lost fanfiction' could be those that explore what would have happened if Merlin had revealed his magic earlier. For example, a story might show how Arthur would have reacted and how it could have changed the whole dynamic of Camelot.
One great Merlin Balinor fanfiction could be 'The Legacy of Balinor'. It delves into how Merlin discovers more about Balinor's past and uses that knowledge to face new threats in Camelot. Another might be 'Balinor's Spirit', which focuses on Merlin's interactions with the spirit of Balinor and how it guides him in his magical journey.
One great Merlin childhood fanfiction is 'The Young Merlin's Adventures'. It focuses on Merlin's early days in Camelot, his struggles with his magic, and his budding friendships. It has a lot of heartwarming moments and shows how Merlin was coming into his own power as a child.