Pains In A War pt.4

"Guys, where's Merlin? He was sitting on near the door." Freya asked.

"He's going to the white witch. I followed him." Rep said sadly.

"We need to stop him."

"No. It's too late."

Meanwhile Merlin got to the white witch's castle.

"Hello Merlin." Jadis laughed.

"Hey."

"Tell me something. Is Freya stupid? Is Arthur deaf? Is Leon stubborn? Is Gwen unintelligent?"

"No."

"Then how dare you come here alone. I ask you so little."

"I'm sorry. I couldn't. These queens and kings were there."

"Are their names Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy?"

"Yes. Why, do you know them?"

"Yes. Where are they?"

"In Camelot."

"Gregory take Merlin to his new room."

"Yes, ma'am. Let's go Merlin." Gregory grumbled. He put his dagger on Merlin's back. He took Merlin to a cell.

"Hey, what are you doing?"Merlin yelled.

"The queen's going to break the enchantment. You will be in pain when it happens. Be prepared." "No. Leave me alone. Let me go. Stop. Ahh. It hurts. My ribs, my arms, and my chest. Please I'm dying. My chest hurts so much. My arms burn so much. My ribs hurt so much that I can't breathe. I'm so sick. I'm about to vomit." "Stop your moaning. You will die. I will love to hear your cries. Now, start crying and moaning."

"Leave me alone."

Gregory left. Merlin was chained to the wall. A gag was on his mouth. He cried a lot. He tried to vomit but couldn't. He finally went to sleep but slept for only an hour. Then he woke up in a lot of pain. The gag was off. He screamed so loud that he was heard from outside. He was running a fever. When he was done he was so weak that he went to sleep several minutes later. Jadis prepared her men for battle. Arthur and Uther agreed to go to the plains at the western borders. Everyone was worried about Merlin. The day they went out this happened.

"Ow. Caspian I'm pregnant. I've been pregnant for 7½ months. I will still go but I will not fight. I will take care of the wounded." Susan admitted.

"That's great. You can come." Caspian agreed.

So they went out to prepare near the battle field. Meanwhile 3 days had past and Merlin was dying. He was very sick. He had the gag on very tight. Since he couldn't let it out he was chocking. He was hungry and thirsty but he tried to be strong. The enchantment was broken. SO Merlin was in a lot of pain. Jadis enchanted Merlin so that he felt so much pain inside. For the past 3 days, he cried in pain. He couldn't breathe because he was in pain. Then Jadis came to see Merlin. Merlin was breathing heavily.

"Hello, Merlin. Let's go see the battle. You will die after it. My men are going to spy on them. Guards get him and take to the horses."Jadis laughed.

"You will lose. I will not die. Leave me alone. Ow. Ahh. I need sleep to recover. I'm so tired and sick. Leave me alone." Merlin moaned. He was taken away. SO they went to their camp. Merlin was tied to a tree and was beaten till he passed out.

At the camp Freya was sitting at the lake crying and praying that Merlin would be all right. She went to get a towel and was attacked by 2 men.

"Help! Help me!" Freya cried. Arthur and Leon heard her. They ran to her. Peter went with them.

"Get away from her." Arthur yelled. He killed one of the men. The other ran to the camp.

"Leon, Peter follow him. Take the men with you. He will lead you to their camp." Arthur said breathlessly.

"Ok."Leon answered. They went to the camp. The man did not know that he was being followed. Gwaine, Percival, and Elyan followed. Lancelot stayed to help Freya.

AT the camp Merlin was near death. The men, Leon, and Peter attacked. Peter found Merlin unconscious.

"Leon, over here. It's Merlin. He's near death. I'll take the gag off. Untie him quickly." Peter yelled.

"Ok. He's vomiting. He's getting very sick. Let's get him back to camp. Help me get him on the horse. Gwaine, Elyan, Percival lets go. " Leon said quickly. They put Merlin on Leon's horse.

"Here. He's still vomiting. He's stopped. Let's go. I fear he is near death."

"Let's go."

They got Merlin to camp. Merlin was awake when they got back. Aslan was there too. Merlin was willing to move.

"Merlin come with me. I must talk to you. Don't worry. I mean you no harm." Aslan said with mercy and compassion.

"Ok. I still feel a bit sick but I'm ok." Merlin answered. The climbed to the top of the hill.

"What happened?" Aslan asked sadly.

"We were attacked a month ago. I was captured and brought to the castle. She enchanted me. She also drugged me. I went to her a week ago and she tortured me. I was so scared. I prayed that God would help me. He answered my prayers."Merlin cried.

"There is no need to cry it was not your fault. You are forgiven. You are ok and safe."

"I feel like I'm about to faint. I feel really sick. Can I go see my friends?"

"Of course. I will come with you."

The 2 walked down the hill. Arthur, Gwen, Caspian, Rep, Lucy, Susan, and Edmund were outside waiting for Merlin.

"Hey. I'm sorry." Merlin cried.

"Why? You were enchanted. It's not your fault. Freya's been so upset. She won't let anyone near her." Arthur replied. They all hugged each other.

"Where is she?"

"In there. Go see her. Then go to bed."

"Ok."

"Oh and Merlin. Don't wonder off." Arthur laughed. Merlin laughed as well.

He went in to see Freya. She was crying.

"Hey. Freya. Can I have a hug? It would feel good after being tortured and afraid." Merlin asked tearfully.

"Merlin! Oh, Merlin! I've missed you. I thought you were…were… died." Freya cried.

"Shh. IM here and safe. Give me a hug and cry on me. Let's sit."

"Ok."

Merlin and Freya hugged each other and cried. They talked till sunset. They ate supper and went to sleep in each other's arms. During the night Merlin had nightmares. He woke up screaming and panicking. Freya woke up when she felt him move.

"Hey, Merlin what is it?" Freya whispered sleepily.

"I just had a nightmare. It's nothing." Merlin stammered.

"Tell me what is was about. I know when something's bothering you. I've know you for nearly 3 years. Don't lie to me. Now lie back and calm down."

"Ok. I saw so much pain and suffering. A battle. I saw myself die on a stone. I saw what would happen if I died. I saw the witch kill me and hurt me before killing me. I'm so scared, Freya."

"Shh. It's ok. Like you said we're safe. Now sleep. Stop crying, Merlin."

"Ok. I'll be happy when we are married. Then we can feel safe together."

"Yeah. That's if you ever decide to ask me. Now go to sleep."

They went to sleep quickly. Merlin was very tired. Freya found another blanket to put on them to keep them warm because she could feel how cold Merlin was. She covered them and went to sleep. It was nearly dawn when Merlin woke up again. The tent was the color of fire. Merlin could see Aslan sleeping in his tent. He could see Freya stuff like herbs and bandages. He could see Freya right next to him on the bed. Freya's head was on his chest. Her hand on his hand that was on Freya's left ribs. Freya's hair was braided. The blankets covering them are gray. The gray blanket was nearly covering Freya's face. It came up to Merlin's chest. Freya slept with part of the blanket under her head. Merlin could feel the warmth of her body on him. Merlin held her close to him. Merlin went to sleep several minutes later. It was nearly noon when he woke up. Freya was treating to Merlin's wound on his right ribs. She was about to bandage it when she saw that Merlin was awake. Merlin realized that he was in a lot of pain. He winced as Freya cleaned the wound.

"Ah, careful. I think I have a few broken ribs. Oh, my side." Merlin groaned. Freya finished cleaning it.

"Now sleep. Don't get up till I say. Keep the cloth on your head. You have a fever. And it's high. You look like you're in a lot of pain." Freya whispered.

"I am. My whole body hurts. I feel as if I'm being tortured to death. Hold my hand. Please."

"Ok. I'll be here till you fall asleep. You're still cold but your face is warm. Get some rest."

"Ok. I think the witch enchanted me to feel a lot of pain. I might die because of the pain."

"No you're not. Hey, do you want me to get something to help with the pain?"
"Yeah. Hurry, the pain's getting worse. I'm in a lot more pain. Ow."

"Here. Drink this. That's it. Now sleep. I'll watch over you till you are asleep."

"Ok. Did you get another blanket last night?"

"Yes. You were cold. Why?"

"I was just asking. Don't try to bandage my wound. You might need to keep checking it."

"OK. Let me cover you up. I'll go tell the others. Now sleep. You need it."

Freya planted a kiss on Merlin's lips. Merlin fell asleep a few minutes later. Then Freya left. She went out to get Merlin something to eat for when he woke up. She saw the others talking to Aslan. She went over to them.

"Where's Merlin? I haven't seen him today." Caspian asked.

"He's very tired. He woke up half an hour ago. He went back to sleep a few minutes ago. He's wound was infected. Jadis might have enchanted Merlin to feel a lot of pain. The other enchantment was broken leaving Merlin weak from his wound. He'll be fine by the morning." Freya answered sadly.

"Where did Merlin sleep?" Arthur asked sadly.

"Me and Merlin slept together. We both were afraid and happy. He wanted to be with me and I the same. He woke up last night with a nightmare. He told me about it. I'm worried about him. I know that's he's going to wake up soon so I came to get him something to eat."

Freya got Merlin something to eat and went back to tend to Merlin. When she got there Merlin was awake.

"Hey, did you get my bag at Camelot. I had it packed knowing that there would be a battle." Merlin said weakly.

"Yeah, here." Freya answered quietly.

Freya gave the bag to Merlin.

"Thanks. I have something in here for you. I know that you haven't looked in my bag. Close your eyes."

"Ok. What is it?"

"Ok. Open them. Remember when we met how long it took me to admit that I liked you?"

"Only a day."

"Well, I loved you from the second I saw you. I cared for you and loved you. I thought about this and now I want to ask you. Will you marry me?"

"Yes. I love you so much. Ill marry you with all my heart."

"Great. Now I can't get married till I'm 18½. So we have to wait 3 months. We can get married in spring." Merlin puts the ring on Freya's finger.

"Now you need to eat. Here, eat this."

"Ok. I have to fight in the battle. This is my fault. "

"If you fight then I'll fight. I know how to use a bow and arrow. I'll be on the hill. Please."

"Ok. You will also have to help with the wounded you know that right? Can I have some water?"

"Yes and here. Is your throat sore or something."

"My throat is a bit sore and dry. My whole body aches in pain. Even my head. The only place it doesn't hurt is my feet. My right ankle hurts like crazy. Take a look."

"Yeah, your ankle is swollen. I think it's sprained. Here, let me put something on hit. Then I will bandage it to help it heal. Here, you need to drink this. It will help you to heal. Are you done eating?"

"Yes. I tried to eat what I could but I only ate half of it. I'm gonna go to sleep. I still feel really weak. I'm still tired after everything…."

Then Merlin went to sleep. Freya kissed Merlin on the cheek and said, "Get as much rest as you can."

TBC