In a 'Merlin adopts Mordred' fanfiction, the story could start with Merlin having a vision of a different future for Mordred. He decides to take action and adopts him. As Mordred grows up, Merlin has to hide Mordred's true identity from others in Camelot who might not understand. They develop a unique relationship. Mordred might struggle with his own destiny at times, but Merlin is always there to support him. They could also encounter other magical beings who either oppose or support their relationship. Eventually, they might change the whole course of Camelot's history together.
Well, in this fanfiction, perhaps Merlin adopts Mordred after Mordred is orphaned. Merlin realizes that Mordred doesn't have to follow the dark path that is foretold. So, he starts training Mordred not just in magic but also in values. They go on adventures, helping people in Camelot. Mordred begins to see Merlin as a father figure and they work towards a future where Camelot can accept Mordred as an ally, not an enemy.
The main antagonists could be the traditional enemies of Camelot like Morgana. She might see Merlin's act of adopting Mordred as a threat to her plans. Also, some of the knights or nobles in Camelot who are superstitious and believe Mordred is a danger just because of the prophecies could be antagonists. They might try to separate Merlin and Mordred or even harm Mordred.
The plot might involve Mordred being caught in the middle of Merlin and Morgana's different ideologies. Merlin might want Mordred to use his power for good and to support Arthur, while Morgana has more radical ideas. This could create internal conflict within Mordred as he tries to figure out where he stands. Also, the discovery of his parentage by other characters could lead to a lot of political and social upheaval in Camelot.
The themes could include redemption. Maybe Mordred worships Merlin as a way to atone for his own actions or the actions of his kind. It could also involve the theme of power dynamics. Since Merlin is a powerful figure, Mordred's worship could be related to his awe of Merlin's power. Additionally, there could be a theme of unrequited love, where Mordred's worship has an undertone of romantic love that Merlin may not reciprocate.
Yes, in some fanfictions, Merlin is written as Mordred's father. Writers often like to explore different family relationships and backstories in fanfiction, and this is one such interesting take on their relationship.
One common theme is redemption. Often, Mordred is shown as a character who has the potential for good despite his fated role in the Arthurian legend. Merlin is sometimes the catalyst for this redemption. For example, in many fanfics, Merlin tries to change Mordred's path towards the doom he is supposed to bring.
In fanfiction, 'Merlin protects Mordred' can be significant as it shows a different side of their relationship. Merlin, being a powerful sorcerer, might protect Mordred out of a sense of duty or a hidden understanding. It could also be a way to explore an alternate storyline where their fates are intertwined in a more positive way compared to the original legend.
Maybe Merlin is trying to stop Mordred from doing something dangerous. Water could be a quick way to disrupt him.
Well, the themes of loyalty and betrayal are quite common. Given their complex relationship in the Arthurian lore, fanfictions often play with the idea of whether they will be loyal to each other as brothers or if there will be betrayal. Also, the theme of power struggle is there. Merlin's powerful magic and Mordred's significance in the prophecy create an interesting dynamic in many of these stories.
The popularity of Merlin and Mordred slash fanfiction could be due to the allure of forbidden love. In the original Arthurian tales, their relationship is fraught with tension and pre - determined conflict. Fanfic writers like to explore what could have been if they had overcome these obstacles.
One common theme is the exploration of a different kind of power dynamic. Since Merlin is female, it often changes the way she and Mordred interact compared to the traditional male - male relationship. Another theme is friendship. They often form a strong bond in these fictions, which might be different from the more adversarial relationship in the original tales.