Hey everyone! This is chapter two of Merlin's fever! I really enjoyed making the first part of this chapter, so hope you enjoy!

Arthur paced around the camp. Gwaine and Percival were crouched by Merlin's sleeping form. At least that was what Arthur was calling it. He didn't want to think about how Merlin was unconscious due to a serious fever.

Arthur and the knights had woken up a little after dawn, wondering where their breakfast was. Percival said he saw Merlin sleeping, but didn't think to wake him.

Gwaine had found Merlin leaned against a tree, sweating profusely. No matter what they did, Merlin would not wake up.

Arthur stopped pacing and looked at Merlin. He was pale and looked as if death was upon him. Arthur was scared it was.

'Alright! Obviously Merlin isn't feeling the best. We need to get him to Gaius, however I don't think he's in moving condition. We'll camp here for one more day.' Arthur stated to the knights.

Gwaine spoke up from where he was crouched by Merlin. 'We need to get his fever down. He's burning up.'

'He looks so thin.' Elyan said sadly.

'Hasn't he eaten?' Leon looked at Arthur pointedly.

Arthur bowed his head in shame, when was the last time he'd seen Merlin eat something? Clearing his throat the worried King organized jobs.

'Percival, you and I will stay guard at camp. Gwaine, go collect some fire wood. Leon, Elyan, go find some food we can eat tonight. It looks like we're all out.' Each knight nodded and hurried off into the forest.

Percival carefully maneuvered Merlin unto his back. Arthur walked up and took off his scarlet red cape, and gently lay it on Merlin's thin frame.

'Go soak a cloth in some water. It'll help cool him down' Arthur spoke softly. Percival nodded and grabbed a small cloth Merlin had brought.

Arthur was left alone with a silent Merlin. Something Merlin should never be. Without realizing it, Arthur started whispering reassurances to his manservant.

'Don't worry Merlin. You spooked the knights, but Gaius will take care of you. I can't believe how much of an idiot you are! Going out to hunt when your sick.' Arthur silently added that he didn't have a choice.

Percival arrived shortly after his statement and started dabbing Merin's forehead. Merlin felt incredibly hot and Arthur started to sweat from the heat radiating off of him.

After a short while, the cloth was almost dry and Merlin felt a little cooler. Gwaine has come back with fire wood and now started working on making a fire. Percival day at the edge of camp and sharpened his sword. Elyan and Leon were still out hunting. What we should be doing right now. Arthur couldn't help but think, he instantly felt guilty.

It was his fault Merlin was out here in the first place.

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The knights had eaten a soup that Elyan's mother had made. Elyan said he remembered how to make it and instantly volunteered to make dinner.

The soup was good and the knights ate it quickly. Shortly after, the knights headed to bed one by one. The only two up were Gwaine and Arthur.

'Go to sleep. I'll keep watch.' Arthur looked at Gwaine.

'Yeah right princess. You need beauty sleep, I'll keep watch.'

'Go to bed Gwaine. I have it handled. Gwaine looked at Arthur quzziedly for a moment.

Gwaine sighed and headed over to where the others' lay. Before drifting off to sleep, he mumbled to Arthur. 'It's not your fault, he chose to come.'

Arthur sighed sadly and looked over to the prone form of Merlin. It was his fault, if only he saw that Merlin was sick, he should've known better.

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Dawn came quickly and Arthur made quick work to wake up all the knights. He rushed around the camp making sure everything was packed. It was weird doing it by himself without Merlin's help.

They quickly finished packing up camp and Arthur told Gwaine to attach Merlin's horse to his. Arthur then made his way to Merlin, who was still out cold.

He gently picked Merlin up and with help from Leon and Percival, got him on Arthur's horse. They rode towards Camelot urgently, fearing that Merlin could get worse.

After riding for a while, Merlin finally started to stir. Instantly, Arthur signaled to stop and waited patiently as Merlin slowly up his eyes.

They were wide and glassy, but Merlin instantly smiled when he saw Arthur. Arthur couldn't help but smile back, happy that Merlin was awake after so long. What Arthur didn't expect was Merlin to say

'Did the hunt go well?'

Arthur couldn't help but laugh and soon the other knights joined in. Arthur was just happy that Merlin was awake and coherent... ish.

He's never letting Merlin go hunting without checking he isn't sick again.

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