Addiction is Not the Way pt.4

Hello, I hope you are having a good day. This chapter might get a bit gross, so if you can't handle that kind of stuff then you might not want to read this part. Don't tell me I didn't warn you.

In Camelot, the knights, Gaius, and Gwen were talking.

"Since Merlin won't be able to cook and Arthur can't cook. I was think we could bring them something to eat and see how they are doing. Gaius has volunteered to do it today. So let's decide who will do it tomorrow." Gwen explained kindly.

"I'll do it tomorrow." Gwaine volunteered.

"I can do it the day after tomorrow." Percival answered.

"I'll do it after Percival." Elyan replied happily.

"I'll do it after Elyan." Leon said kindly.

"I'll go after Leon." Mordred continued.

"I'll go after Mordred. We'll have the palace kitchen make something for them and then one of us will take it to them." Gwen finished. So Gaius took some food to Arthur and Merlin. When he got there he went in and saw Arthur came out of the spare room. Gaius put the food down on the table and went to Arthur.

"How is he?" Gaius asked.

"Not good. He won't sleep. He nauseous, restless, and in a severe depression. I've tried getting him to eat but he won't eat. He barely even drink the water I give him. He's scaring me by doing this." Arthur tearfully answered.

"I'll go see him. Gwen wanted me to bring you something to eat for today. Gwaine will come tomorrow."

"Thank you."

Gaius went in to see Merlin. Merlin laid on the bed moaning and groaning as he intestinal cramping got worse. Gaius went to Merlin's side and saw that Merlin pale. He put his hand on Merlin's forehead and found it hot. Merlin tried to move away but Gaius gently rubbed Merlin's cheek with the back of his hand. Merlin calmed down a bit but still struggled. Slowly Merlin opened his eyes.

"Gaius, what are you doing here?" Merlin moaned.

"I came to give you and Arthur some food. You must try to eat. I know that you might not have an appetite but still you must eat before the worst happens. You need to drink as well. You look dehydrated." Gaius ordered. He pinched the back of Merlin's hand and saw that the skin slowly went back to normal. "You must drink some water now. You are dehydrated. I know you feel sick but you must."

"I can't. I've tried to tell Arthur that but he doesn't listen."

"I know, my boy but Arthur is scared. He knows that you are skinny and are suffering and he's trying to help you but you won't let him."

Merlin turned his head so that he was looking at the window. Gaius saw tears run down Merlin's cheeks. Gaius sighed and wiped away the tears from Merlin's eyes.

"I know it's hard. It'll hurt but if you don't let us help out it'll get worse. We don't want to lose you." Gaius whispered softly.

"I'll try for you, Gaius. I just don't feel right." Merlin cried weakly. Gaius smiled and helped Merlin sit up. Then he went out to get some soup and water. Merlin managed to eat but was having a hard time. When Merlin finished Gaius helped him lie down and covered him with a blanket. Then he went out with the empty bowl.

"How is he?" Arthur questioned.

"He's worse. He won't be able to sleep. He did eat but you could tell he was struggling." Gaius answered quietly.

"Thanks for helping him."

"Make sure he stays in bed and is resting. He will get to the point where he won't eat but at least now his body will be able to fight more. He started to get confused when he finished eating so be careful. I need to leave."

"Ok."

So Gaius left. Arthur went into Merlin's room and sat in the chair. He fell asleep very quickly. Slowly Merlin's body entered stage 5. When Arthur woke up at dawn, Merlin was in a fetal position. Merlin was very pale and look weak and tired. Arthur saw that Merlin had vomited on himself.

"How do you feel, Merlin?" Arthur asked.

"Really bad." Merlin panted. Arthur sighed and cleaned the vomit off of Merlin. Then Merlin accidently wet his pants. Arthur sighed and looked at Merlin who was very shaky.

"Do you want anything?"

"Just a warm bath. I feel weaker."

"Ok. I'll get a bath started for you. Just relax."

"I'll try."

Arthur went to get a warm bath for Merlin. When he came back he heard Merlin yell in pain.

TBC