A/N: This AU starts immediately after Viren returns from the summit.
Blazing pain across his eyes woke him.
Instinctively, he tried to raise his hand to feel what was causing the pain, but something pinned down his arms when he started to lift them. He jerked, confusion spiking to fear when he was still restrained and he realized that he couldn't open his eyes!
"He's waking up!" a voice hissed. "Hold him still!"
"I'm trying!" a second voice said back. "Commander! Commander, stop fighting!"
Gren, caught in a blind panic, didn't comprehend what was being said. He jerked again, fighting to free a fist to swing at the attackers. A long groan filled his ears.
"Be quiet!" the second voice pleaded. "Someone will hear!"
"Here! Open his mouth," said the first voice.
Gren felt his left arm pushed down hard, causing him to renew his struggles. His mouth was forced open, then liquid was poured inside before he could move. He choked and automatically swallowed, then his jaw was released.
Within seconds, weariness filled Gren. His thrashing limbs went limp as he fell into an empty sleep.