Siblings

Hello, hope you are having a good day. What if Daegal did have a six year old sister? Gwen isn't evil.

As Daegal and Merlin neared the clearing where Daegal's sister was at, they heard crying and moaning.

"That's her. I know that cry anywhere." Daegal said. Merlin and Daegal ran into the clearing and saw a little girl lying on the floor. Merlin went to her and got what he needed from his bag.

"Hey, sweetie, what's your name?" Merlin asked as he checked her over.

"Rosetta." Rosetta answered.

"That's a pretty name. My names Merlin. I'm going to help you. Can you tell me how you feel?"

"Really horrible. It hurts a lot."

"Ok. Let me get what I need to treat you."

Merlin got a few vials out and then looked at Daegal.

"Help her sit up." Merlin ordered. Daegal sat down and helped Rosetta sit up. "Rosetta, I need you to drink all of this. It's not going to taste good but it will help." Rosetta nodded. Merlin helped Rosetta drink the whole vial. When Rosetta was done, she gagged. Merlin gave her some water.

"Will she be ok?" Daegal asked.

"She'll be fine. She just needs to rest."

"Thank you."

"Your welcome. I'm need to go get some herbs to help her."

Merlin got up and went to find some herbs. When Merlin was looking for yarrow, Morgana appeared.

"Hello, Merlin." Morgana said before using magic to throw Merlin back. then she went to Merlin and poured poison into his mouth. "Soon you will welcome death." She kicked Merlin down the hill. Then she left. A few hours later, Daegal and Rosetta started to panic.

"We need to find him. He could be hurt." Rosetta said.

"Alright. Let's go." Daegal answered. SO Daegal picked Rosetta up and they tried to find Merlin. When they found him, Rosetta got down and stumbled to him. She shook him.

"Merlin?"

Merlin moaned and slowly opened his eyes.

"What happened?" Daegal wondered.

"Morgana. She poisoned me." Merlin moaned.

"What do you need?"

"Rue and yarrow."

"We brought you your things. I'll be back soon."

Rosetta looked through the bag and found a cloth. As Daegal tried to find rue and yarrow, Rosetta tended to Merlin's fever. Merlin felt bile rise in his throat. He turned his head and vomited. When he finished, he looked at Rosetta who was crying. He weakly wiped the tears from Rosetta's eyes.

"I'll be fine. Don't cry." Merlin rasped.

"I'm scared." Rosetta answered.

"I know."

As Rosetta watched over Merlin, Merlin got weaker. Merlin was so tired and weak that he fell asleep. Rosetta saw Merlin close his eyes and gasped. She shook Merlin gently. Merlin moaned and opened his eyes. Then Daegal came.

"How is he?" Daegal wondered.

"She's so weak. It takes him a while to realize what's going on." Rosetta replied. Daegal sat down and lifted Merlin's head. Merlin groaned and tried to get away.

"Merlin, you need to drink something."

Merlin stopped thrashing. Daegal put the small cup to Merlin's lips. Merlin drank all the liquid. When he was done, he grabbed Daegal's hand and put it on his heart.

"Daegal, I need you to listen. I'm going to have a seizure, I need you to roll me onto my side so that I don't choke as I vomit. As I'm unconscious, you need to watch me carefully." Merlin ordered. Daegal nodded, Then Merlin started convulsing. Daegal rolled Merlin onto his side. He kept his hand on Merlin's chest. Merlin vomit weakly as he convulsed. When Merlin was done, he passed out.

"Is he ok?" Rosetta asked.

"He's barely breathing but he's alive. His heart's still beating. Come one, help me roll him onto his back." Daegal answered. So Rosetta did. She touch Merlin's right leg and felt something wet.

"Daegal, what's this?"

Rosetta pointed to an area on Merlin's leg. Daegal came over and rolled Merlin's pant leg up till he saw the wound.

"He's injured. Bring me his bag. I need to treat it the best I can." Daegal said. Rosetta did as she was told. when she gave Deagal the bag, she went to Merlin's left side and laid down. She put her head on Merlin's chest. She wrapped her arms around him. She fell asleep listening to Merlin's heart beat. Daegal treated Merlin's leg the best he could. The next morning, Merlin woke up. e felt pressure on his chest and saw Rosetta sleeping. He hissed as he felt the pain in his leg increase. He turned and saw Daegal watching him.

"How long have I been unconscious? " Merlin wondered.

"For a long time. It's morning now."

Then Rosetta woke up.

"Merlin!" Rosetta exclaimed. She hugged Merlin. Merlin hugged her back.

"Hey, Rosetta. How do you feel?" Merlin laughed.

"Tired."

Then Merlin got up.

"Come on, we need to get to Camelot." Merlin said as he packed everything into his bookbag.

"Camelot?" Rosetta gasped.

"Yep."

"Why? We can look after ourselves." Daegal said.

"Maybe but you guys need a proper home. You'll be staying with me and Gaius. Rosetta, could easily get ill if not taken care of the way she needs to be." Merlin answered.

"Yay." Rosetta said. Then Merlin picked Rosetta up.

"Will we be safe?" Daegal wondered.

"Yes. I can protect you." Merlin answered.

"Then let's go."

SO they walked to Camelot. Merlin had to be careful because of his leg. He hissed each time Rosetta rubbed against his ribs.

"What's wrong?" Rosetta questioned.

"I think I might have bruised a few ribs. I'll be ok till we get to Camelot." Merlin sighed. When they got to Camelot, Rosetta had fallen asleep. "I need to stop at Arthur's chambers before we see Gaius." Daegal nodded. They went to Arthur's chamber. Merlin went in and saw Arthur and Gwen eating lunch.

"Merlin, where have you been?" Arthur shouted. Rosetta moaned and shifted.

"Shh." Merlin and Gwen shushed.

"I've been busy. This little girl got sick. She's still recovering. I'm going to have to take a few days off to get the settle in. I'm going to look after them. Both of their parents are dead. They need someone to take care of them and support them." Merlin explained.

"Of course. Take all the time you need." Gwen said.

"Thank you."

So Merlin left with Daegal and Rosetta. They went to Gaius' chamber. When they went in they saw Gaius.

"Merlin, you were suppose to be back yesterday." Gaius said.

"I know but I had some trouble." Merlin replied. "I need to put her down. Rosetta's still asleep. She's still recovering from the sweating sickness."

"Put her in my bed."

Merlin did. He went to his room and put his book bag on his desk. Then he collapsed.

"Gaius!" Daegal shouted as he saw Merlin collapse.

TBC

I'll finish this in a few days. This story will have two chapters.