There's 'Merlin: Orphaned Magic'. This story delves deep into how Merlin, as an orphan, copes with the secrecy of his magic in Camelot. It's interesting as it shows his inner struggles and how he forges his own path in a world that can be quite hostile to his kind. The character development is really well - done.
One great 'sakura a orphan fanfiction' could be about Sakura's journey in finding her true family. It might explore her struggles and how she overcomes them with her unique skills.
One popular one could be 'Hermione's New Beginning'. It explores how Hermione copes with being an orphan and forges new relationships in the wizarding world. Another might be 'Orphan Hermione's Journey', which details her struggles and triumphs as she makes her way through Hogwarts without her parents.
Another option is Tumblr. There are many Merlin fans on Tumblr who share and recommend fanfictions. You can search for 'Merlin orphan fanfiction' in the search bar, and you might come across some great recommendations or even find some Tumblr - exclusive fanfictions.
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 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 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.