There might be a fanfiction where Merlin's scars have magical properties. Maybe they are a mark of a powerful spell he once endured to save Arthur's life. The story could focus on Merlin learning to control the power within his scars and using it to defeat an ancient evil that threatens Camelot. This would add an interesting twist to the traditional Merlin - Arthur relationship.
In this fanfiction, Merlin's scars could potentially be a sign of his past battles or magical mishaps. They might also be a way to show his vulnerability, which the knights may not have expected from the powerful Merlin.
One great 'Merlin has scars' fanfiction could be 'Scarred But Strong'. In this fic, Merlin's scars are a result of his many battles in secret to protect Camelot. The author delves deep into how Merlin copes with the physical and emotional pain of the scars. It shows his friends gradually noticing and their reactions, which range from shock to admiration as they realize all he has endured for them.
Some of the knights may be filled with guilt. They might think that they should have been there to protect Merlin and prevent him from getting those scars. Others could be in awe, seeing Merlin in a whole new light, realizing that he has a hidden past full of pain and heroism that his scars represent.
One popular 'ash has scars fanfiction' could be 'Ash's Hidden Scars'. It delves into how Ash got his scars and how they affect his relationships with other characters. Another might be 'Scars of Ash: A New Beginning' which focuses on Ash using his scars as a source of strength to overcome new 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 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.