This one is based on a prompt from a dear reader who likes Aramis and his antics as much as I do. Hope you enjoy.
"Aramis? Aramis! There you are. How many fingers do you see?"
"Mhh, four?"
"Double vision. He's been hit over the head pretty hard. Damn, Athos, where are the horses?"
"I have no idea. Bastards shooed them away. Bloody hell!"
"We have to bring Aramis home. Without the horses I have to carry him."
"I can walk, Porthos."
"You can't even STAND, 'Mis, let alone walk back to the garrison."
"I'll proof it to you. See? Oops…"
"Sit down, 'Mis, don't want you to hurt yourself any further."
"What happened, Porthos?"
"We've been attacked. Don't you remember?"
"No. But my head hurts."
"That scumbag hit you pretty hard."
"Where are the horses?"
"Ran away."
"Why?"
"'Cause they chased them off."
"Who?"
"What?"
"Who chased them off?"
"The bandits, Aramis. Jesus, that must be quite a concussion!"
"Can't remember anything. But my head's gonna explode…"
"Yeah, yeah, we've been there before. So, without the horses I have to carry you back home."
"NO! I can walk on my own, Porthos!"
"'Mis, we already had that discussion. You're going nowhere."
"I can stand, see?... Oh, my… No, it's ok, just a little dizzy."
"Stop that nonsense, Aramis. Porthos can carry you on his back."
"Why should he carry me?"
"Because … ah, forget it!"
"D'Artagnan, did you find the horses?"
"No. What about Aramis? Can he walk?"
"NO, HE CAN NOT!"
"Why not?"
"You're concussed, 'Mis."
"I'm the medic here, Porthos, not you."
"Yeah, a medic with a concussion."
"What happened?"
"Arrggh, 'Mis!"
"That's enough, both of you! Aramis, get on Porthos back, he will carry you. D'Artagnan, look out for the horses, maybe we'll see them by chance. Sometimes I wonder how the Captain manages to lead this kindergarten without going crazy..!"
Later, arriving back at the garrison:
"Uff, we have to talk about you going on a diet, 'Mis."
"YOU insisted on carrying me, remember? And it wasn't my fault those bandits shooed the horses… OUCH!"
"Ah, now you can think straight and remember everything?! I'm amazed!"
"No reason to drop me."
"Be careful or I'll hit you!"
"Knocking a man out who already suffers from a head injury can cause immense damage, Porthos."
"Son of a bitch! Tell me, did you enjoy the ride?"
"Well, it was a bit … uncomfortable."
"You think?"
"By the way, why did you carry me? I'm afraid, I can't remember anything … Porthos? Porthos, my friend, don't be a sorehead! The ride was awesome! I make sure you'll get extra hay and a carrot! Porthos?!