This fanfiction could be set in a world where Merlin has been resurrected in Albus's time. 'Them' could be secrets of the magical world. The narrator might be a curious student or a researcher. Merlin and Albus are hesitant to give these secrets as they could be misused. The story could explore themes of trust, power, and the responsibility of magic - keepers.
One possible fanfiction could be about Merlin and Albus in a magical school setting. Maybe 'them' refers to some magical artifacts. Merlin, with his ancient magic, and Albus, with his wisdom, are in a situation where they need to decide whether to give these items to the narrator. It could involve a quest to prove the narrator's worthiness.
Maybe 'them' are memories. Merlin has ancient memories that could change the magical world, and Albus has some crucial memories as well. A character in the fanfiction wants these memories to gain power or knowledge. However, Merlin and Albus understand the implications of sharing these memories and are in a dilemma about whether to give them or not.
One characteristic could be that he has a more modern personality. In fanfiction, writers might give him contemporary values or speech patterns.
You can find Draco, Albus, Harry, and Scorpius fanfictions on popular fanfiction websites like Archive of Our Own (AO3). It has a huge collection of Harry Potter - related fanfictions, and you can easily search for stories that involve these specific characters. Fanfiction.net is also a good place to look. Just use the search function and type in the names of the characters, and you'll get a list of relevant stories.
One possible plot could be that Merlin gets really frustrated with some bullies in Camelot. They've been taunting him about his magic or his lowly position. In a moment of rage, he uses magic to make a shoe fly and hit them as a warning. This could lead to a series of events where he has to hide his use of magic more carefully while also standing up for himself.
One example could be Merlin knotting the elements together. He might create a knot that combines fire and water, resulting in a unique magical effect like a steam - based shield. Another could be Merlin knotting the fates of different characters, where the knots represent the intertwined destinies in the story.
For instance, in a 'merlin is arthur toy fanfiction', Arthur is a lonely child and he receives a Merlin - like action figure as a gift. This action figure is no ordinary toy. It has a mind of its own. At night, when Arthur is asleep, the toy Merlin comes to life and starts to clean his room, organize his books, and even leaves little notes with wise words. As Arthur grows up, the toy Merlin continues to be his secret helper, guiding him in his studies, his relationships, and eventually in his journey to become a great leader.
The more superstitious knights might think that Merlin has called upon some real evil spirits and become very worried. They might start praying or asking Merlin to make the 'spirits' go away. And some might be so scared that they avoid Merlin for a while afterwards, not wanting to be the target of his next scare.
In a more humorous take on the 'Merlin tied to a bed' fanfiction, it could be that Merlin has fallen ill and the overly - protective Gaius has tied him to the bed to make sure he rests. Merlin, being the active person he is, complains constantly. Arthur comes to visit and teases Merlin about finally being still for once. Meanwhile, Merlin tries to convince Arthur to let him loose, promising that he'll be fine. Eventually, Gaius relents and unties Merlin, who then immediately starts bustling around the room.
Well, I remember reading a fanfic named 'Magical Redemption' where Draco gives Harry the Order of Merlin. In this story, their rivalry turns into a mutual understanding and respect, leading to this unexpected act.
It could mean that Merlin is regarded as part of the fan - created fictional works. Maybe there are certain fanfiction universes where Merlin is a character within the stories written by fans, rather than just the traditional Merlin from the original legends or mainstream media.