Hopefully the first chapter answered why/how Shinichi got his powers. Onto the second chapter!
Kaito was terrified. They had called for an ambulance after Shinichi had collapsed, but no matter how many tests the doctors ran, nobody could figure out what had happened or what had caused it. After reviewing his medical history, they even tested for signs it might have been another suicide attempt only to come up with nothing. They were saying he was in a comatose state, but the magician couldn't figure out why. Akako had sworn to him that there wouldn't be any side effects.
It had been a week now since the blue eyed teen had been admitted, and Kaito had refused to leave his side. If it had been because of the spell Akako had given him, then he was the reason this had happened. If anything happened to his friend, the magician was going to make the witch pay.
Folding his hands together, the indigo eyed teen pressed them against his forehead. "Lady luck has always shined on me and my family," He said softly, voice trembling slightly, "But now Shinichi needs that luck more than I do. Please, let him be alright. He hasn't had a chance to truly live yet, and it isn't fair for this to happen on top of everything else he's been through. Please lady luck, just this once, show Shinichi the same favor you've always shown me."
He stayed in that position, silently pleading for his friend to be alright, even as the door opened and the Kudo couple returned from their talk with the doctor. "Kai-chan," Yukiko whispered. He knew she was crying from the sound of her voice. She hadn't stopped since her son had been admitted. Kaito couldn't blame her. With all the wires and tubes attached to the blue eyed teen, Shinichi looked nearly dead. He could only imagine how many other times she and her husband had had to go through something similar.
Yuusaku squeezed his shoulder as he sat down. They both had given up trying to get him to leave even for a little bit. Saguru had stayed for the first day before heading back for class, promising to collect Kaito's assignments and explain to the teachers what was going on. Heiji had left as well, having to travel back to Osaka, but he called every night for an update on Shinichi's condition. When Ran had found out, she had rushed over to the hospital in tears, Sonoko beside her. It was only after threatening to practice her new karate moves on the magician for updates that she finally agreed to leave.
Folding his arms over the edge of the bed, Kaito laid his head on top as his eyes drooped shut. 'Please be okay Shinichi. Please, wake up soon. Please.'
Kaito flailed as he was knocked from his chair, hissing slightly in pain as he hit the ground. Looking up, the magician found the Kudo couple both standing anxiously by the bed. All thoughts of pain gone, he jumped up and peered around the two. Shinichi's eyes were open just barely, and his hand was twitching slightly. It was more movement than they'd seen since he'd collapsed, and brought tears to the magician's eyes.
Running the back of his hand under his eyes to try and dry the tears, he smiled widely. "Good morning Shin-chan."
Yukiko bent down and kissed her son's forehead, smiling through the tears. As much as Kaito wanted to stay and see if his friend would wake up fully, Yuusaku's hand on his shoulder and tilt of his head towards the door had him reluctantly following the writer into the hallway. "Let Yukiko have some time with him," The elder man said softly. "I'll go inform the doctor. You should let everyone else know he's okay."
The magician knew it was for the best, even if he wasn't happy about it. Making his way towards an out of the way bench, Kaito pulled out his phone and sent a quick group message to everyone rather than individually texting them the same thing. Ran was the first to respond, saying she and Sonoko would be over once school let out and to text her if anything happened before she got there. Saguru and Heiji responded around the same time, each saying they'd drop by as soon as they could. His parents thanked him for letting them know and said they'd be by in a day or two after everyone else.
Setting his phone to silent, the magician watched the door as Yuusaku reentered the room with the doctor behind him. Sighing, he resigned himself to wait before going back in. He didn't want to get in the way. Kaito absentmindedly pulled out a deck of cards he always kept on him and began shuffling it in every way he knew. He needed to keep his hands busy while he waited.
Shinichi had woken up – slightly – which meant he should be alright. But Kaito had held him from the time he collapsed until the paramedics pulled the unconscious teen from his arms, and the blue eyed teen's heart had stopped a few moments before the ambulance arrived. It had terrified the magician more than anything else – even his fathers near death – because his friend had been dead. For the first day, the doctors hadn't been sure he'd make it.
Kaito didn't deal with death. That was Heiji's and Saguru's area of expertise. The magician was just that – a magician. He entertained crowds and made people smile. He amazed children and adults alike with his shows. Nobody ever got hurt when he performed. So to have felt the moment his friend's heart had stopped beating and losing the warm breath on his arm had nearly petrified him.
Hearing a commotion down the hall, Kaito looked up and his heart nearly stopped when he saw a multitude of doctors and nurses rushing into his friend's room while the Kudo couple was forced out. Making his way over, he grabbed onto Yuusaku's arm. "What's going on? Is Shinichi alright?"
The writer's eyes were filled with worry. "We don't know. His heart rate suddenly increased rapidly before flat lining." The elder male swallowed as he held his wife. "They're trying to get it beating again."
The magician felt cold wash over him. This was the second time Shinichi's heart had stopped without reason. Was it failing? Was that why he collapsed? Did he need a transplant? Kaito knew that transplant waitlists were long, and people didn't always find a match. Biting his bottom lip, the indigo eyed teen clasped his hands together once more and silently prayed for Shinichi's safety.
He didn't stop his silent pleads until a hand landed on his shoulder. Blinking, he looked up and found Ran and Sonoko behind him, Saguru and Heiji behind them. "What's going on?" She demanded, her voice wavering. "Why are you crying? Is Shinichi alright?"
Reaching one hand up, Kaito was surprised to find tears on his cheeks. He shook his head and answered the karate champion, his voice horse. "His heart stopped again." He wiped his eyes and turned back to the door. "They've been trying to stabilize him for the past few hours."
The magician swallowed and looked up when an arm was placed around his shoulders. Saguru didn't say anything but guided him back towards the bench he'd been sitting on earlier. Heiji met them with a steaming cup of liquid, handing it over after the half brit sat them down. Taking the Styrofoam cup with slightly shaking hands, Kaito took a sip and sniffed. It was hot chocolate.
They were all quiet as they waited for the doctors to finish, each lost in their own thoughts. Kaito didn't realize he'd fallen asleep until he was jostled from his position on Heiji's shoulder when the Osakan stood up. Blinking and trying to reorient himself, the magician accepted Saguru's helping hand and turned towards Shinichi's room where the doctors were finally coming out.
One of them – a man in his late forties with graying hair and tired eyed – split off from the rest and turned towards the group gathered. "Kudo-san, if you two would like to follow me please."
Yukiko shook her head. "Anything you have to say you can say to all of us."
The man hesitated for a moment before sighing and nodding. He bowed slightly. "I'm sorry. We did what we could." Kaito felt as though the ground were crumbling beneath his feet. This couldn't be happening. "We've hooked him up to a ventilator, but I'm afraid it doesn't look good for your son. It would take a miracle at this point for him to survive, and even if he did there would probably be multiple complications." He stood back up and seemed truly regretful he had to deliver this news. "It's your decision what to do."
Kaito could see the doctor's lips continue to move, but no sound reached him. This couldn't be possible. Shinichi couldn't be…
He felt two strong arms wrap around him, and another hand grip his shoulder, but the magician didn't move. He didn't – couldn't – believe this was real. It had to be a dream. It had to be. 'Please. Let this be a nightmare. Please.'
Catching a glimpse of his friend lying on the sheets, hooked up to all the different machines and tube running down his throat, Kaito knew it wasn't a dream.
'Please.'
Would any of you believe me if I said this was not how the chapter was supposed to end? Originally Shinichi was supposed to wake up, recover, and start 'training' if you will. But one again, this story has decided to go off on it's own direction. Let me know what you thought!