An Ill Fated Snow Day

by EmrysTheMerlin

Two weeks to the day since Arthur and Merlin regained Camelot, and Arthurs back to being a prat! Target practice is one thing but tracking practice on a snowy day is rediculous! What happens when it starts snowing in earnest and Arthur and the younger knights loose Merlins trail? Can Arthur find him before he freezes to death?

7. The Winter Warlock

Part 7 The Winter Warlock

(Authors Note: I own nothing. Also whoever gets the reference I'm making with the title, I will love you forever! Also, I have never had hypothermia so I'm just going from what I've read are the symptoms. Well that and what I've seen on the few medical shows I've seen.)

I shivered again. Even I could hear my teeth chattering now. But I was starting to feel warm on the inside. That was not a good sign. Because I lived with Giaus I knew quite a lot about medicine and illnesses. I had even helped him treat several people who had nearly frozen to death. I knew the symptoms and what they meant, but my brain was starting to shut down.

I stumbled, then again. On the third stumble I fell. I rolled over and pulled my knees close to my chest with my right arm. I had fallen on top of my broken wrist, I didn't even try to get up again. I was too cold and in too much pain. Tears streamed down my face as the wind bit through my cloak. I knew I had to stay awake, stay warm, but I felt my eyes drifting shut. I shivered again. I hoped someone would find me soon. Shuddering and holding my wrist close, I unwillingly slipped into unconsciousness.