Death Sleep
Chapter 1
One cool, windy, fall day Merlin and Arthur were out on patrol alone. It was dark and it was getting very cold. Merlin was about to collapses because he was so very tired. For more than a few weeks he had a very hard time sleeping. They found a cave.
"Arthur, I'm about to collapse. We need to find shelter. It's cold and windy. Arthur hurry and find someplace we can sleep. I'm weak. Arthur what is it?" Merlin moaned exhausted.
"I know. I found a cave. We can sleep there. Try to hold on. When we get in there the first thing we need to do is get you warmed up. Ok. Merlin how do you feel?" Arthur replied.
"Tired, cold, weak, and sick. Like I'm about to vomit. We need to find someplace to rest before I… collapse. It's cold."
"Merlin hang in there. We'll leave the horses here and then we'll go inside and get you warmed up." Arthur sighed. He got off his horse and tied it to a tree. Then went and tied Merlin's horse to a tree and help Merlin get off. He carried Merlin inside the cave.
"Here. Just rest while I get the blankets. Ok." Arthur whispered.
"Ok. Hurry. I'm so cold. I need to sleep but I can't. Hurry." Merlin moaned.
"I'll be right back. Here put my cape on to keep you warm till I get back. Now sleep."
Then Arthur went out and got the rest of their things. When he went back in the cave was light. Merlin was still awake but very pale. Under his eyes were purple. Then this happened.
"There that much better." Nimueh said happily.
"Who are you?" Arthur asked.
Merlin looked up and gasped, "No. Don't do anything."
"I am Nimueh. You are Merlin and Arthur. Merlin let's get you warmed up. Let's get both of you something to eat." Nimueh answered.
"Thank you. We need to get Merlin something to eat and drink before he falls asleep." Arthur said quietly.
"Here, sit. Drink some water. I mean you no harm I'm a sure you. Now eat." Nimueh replied. Then they ate. Arthur helped Merlin get in the chair. Nimueh put a magical potion in Merlin's drink. When they were done eating Arthur went out to unsaddle the horses. When he came in this happened.
"He was so tired. When he got to bed he collapsed very quickly. I guess he was very tired. He will be fine by morning." Nimueh said happily. In the morning Merlin woke up and went to get ready for the ride back to Camelot. He went to water the horses near a lake and Nimueh followed him.