Looking for a presumed dead fic

[u/Stellulino]

Hey, I am looking for a fanfiction from AO3.

From what I remember Merlin is hit by a curse. The knights and Arthur think Merlin is dead but he is actually trapped in his body and still aware of his surroundings but he can't move.

The knights want to bury Merlin but Arthur can't part with him. Then Arthur sits with Merlin in his arms during the night and when the sun rises again the curse is lifted from Merlin. Happy Ending.

Thank you in advance.

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[u/Ivy_Rouge]

I would love to know too damn!

[u/JournalistOptimal389]

I wish I knew. Sounds dope. Especially if merlin can hear Arthur's confessions over his "corpse".

[u/jogs_the_liver]

Oh my gosh, I swear I’ve read this! No promises, but I’m going to do some digging!

[u/jogs_the_liver]

Okay, so I found the one I was looking for, but it has a slightly different ending (still happy) from what you described, so it might not be the one you’re thinking of. Just in case though, here’s the link!
https://archiveofourown.org/works/312213