Fire and Ice 3: Mind of Stone
AN: Hello! I told you I would upload soon! :p
Yes this is a sequel, I have already thought of 2 other sequels after this but I will warn you when the whole series is over.
If you're a new viewer, I would strongly advise you to read the two previous books. Thanks!
Enjoy! O_o
Chapter 1
Merlin sighed as he, Arthur and the knights made their way through the forest.
"Merlin, I swear to god if you sigh one more time..." Arthur threatened. Some of the knights chuckled lightly.
It was a bright and breezy day in Camelot. Merlin's hand had healed and he was now perfectly capable of moving it so, unfortunately for him, he had been back to working for Arthur within two days.
Arthur had decided to go out hunting since it had been ages since they had done anything that he thought was fun. Merlin had strongly protested. Apart from almost dying, it was probably one of his most hated things.
"But it's so boring..." Merlin protested.
"That's because you don't even try. And you're not allowed to use magic." Arthur grinned when Merlin's face fell.
"Boring," Merlin complained in a sing song voice.
Arthur rolled his eyes and went back to his hunting. Suddenly, a twig snapped. Everyone looked round at Merlin who, even though he looked slightly guilty and a little too innocent, shook his head to indicate it wasn't him.
Arthur narrowed his eyes and looked through the bushy green trees.
The knights all aimed their crossbows at the edge of a small clearing and Merlin's magic was bubbling inside of him, ready to be used.
Arthur turned round to face his troops. He put his finger on his lips and walked forward, silently, his footsteps barely made a sound as the touched the ground. Hunter' skills.
Someone came running through the trees, panting. Two others followed one of them half carrying, half dragging another.
Arthur put down his crossbow and walked out into the clearing.
"Who are you?" He asked. The three conscious ones looked up at him in fear. However, the one in the other's arms didn't move a muscle.
"We won't hurt you. Promise." Arthur said carefully. If he said the wrong things he could scare them off.
The smaller of the two men looked up at Arthur with wide eyes. He looked about 16 or 17 years old.
"We... we were just..." The boy stumbled.
"Is your friend okay?"Arthur wondered pointing at the girl in the taller boys arms.
"We don't know..." He said quietly.
"Here's this is or... physician." Arthur said pointing to Merlin who smiled.
"Hello," Merlin grinned.
"He'll take a look at her... uh... if you don't mind." Arthur told them. "We'll camp here for the night. Go back to the horses and bring them here. Take Gwaine with you before he gets his hands on the two girls." Arthur told Elyan quietly. Elyan nodded and yanked Gwaine away from the group. Gwaine huffed but went anyway.
"Merlin how's the girl?"Arthur asked.
"I think she's got concussion. It's too hard to tell though, I only know the basics. She has a dislocated shoulder and a twisted ankle. We'll need to wait for her to wake up to see the rest." Merlin informed.
Arthur nodded and soon, Elyan and Gwaine appeared with the horses.
"Merlin," Arthur started but Merlin interrupted.
"Go get some firewood." Merlin mimicked putting on a high pitched 'Arthur' voice. The knights laughed and Merlin shuffled away from the clearing. Arthur rolled his eyes as he watched his servant leave.
Merlin went around picking up all the decent sticks he could find. Suddenly, a branch snapped and his eyes were drawn up. Nothing was there. Merlin continued collecting sticks but he was on high alert. His magic as tingling on his skin, just waiting in case something happened.
Another twig snapped and Merlin grew suspicious.
"Hello?" He asked aloud. No one answered. Merlin decided he had enough sticks and went back to the camp, constantly checking behind him. Nothing.
Arthur looked at him, concern passing over his face. Merlin shook his head telling his king not to ask. Arthur nodded but the concern didn't leave.
Merlin started a small fire in the middle and made tea. Stew.
"Stew's up," He called. Every came over to Merlin, hungrily. Their stomachs had been growling for ages.
Snap!
Merlin lifted his head and turned round someone was there again.
"Merlin?" Gwaine asked a little worried.
"It's just... nothing." Merlin sighed and turned round. That didn't stop the knights and Arthur worrying.
He dished out the rest of the stew, fairly big portions but making sure there was some for him, and they ate in silence. The bowls were empty within minutes, everyone's stomachs full.
"Let's get some rest." Arthur said. They all nodded.
The beds were lay out, Arthur ad the girl closest to the fire, the knights next around and Melin resting on a tree.
"I'll take the first watch." He offered.
"Wake me up when... you get... tired." Arthur yawned. Merlin nodded, chuckling slightly as Arthur fell asleep.
Merlin eyes kept darting back and forth. No one else had heard the snap before... maybe he was imagining things. He was tired after all.. Very... Very...
Soon enough Merlin was asleep. Thinking about sleeping had made him very tired. While he was sleeping, he did not notice the next 'snap', or the disturbance in the air... or the invisible creature latching onto his brain.
I know the 'latching onto his brain' may sound a little weird but it will all make sense later!
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