A/N: Sorry for the long wait on chapter 3 but I haven't forgotten it I promise! Believe it or not I'm actually working on an alternate version of this story as a reviewer had pointed out that I forgot to add Alvis to the story, but fear not I have come up with a plan to add him in but that's what the alternate version is for. I intend to keep going on this story the way I had originally planned it. The alternate version will be different from this version but run along the same lines with the added character. You can choose to continue reading this one, read the alternate once it's up or both. I am also in the progress in writing two more Xenoblade fanfics but those are more or less on halt for " The Ill Monado Boy" and "The Ill Monado Boy: Alternate". Again sorry for the hiatus. But without further ado let us get back to the story.

They soon entered the cave. The cave was small and shallow. Thankfully there weren't any monsters around. Reyn brought Shulk to the back of the cave. Melia and Sharla made a spot for Shulk to rest. Once a place was made, Reyn carefully placed Shulk down.

"What's wrong with him?." Questioned Dunban

"I don't know, but I was sure right on something being wrong with him." Commented Reyn

"Seeing as I'm a medic I will try to find out what's wrong with him." Said Sharla

"Good idea Sharla!" Replied Reyn.

Reyn, Dunban, Melia, and Riki had gone to the cave entrance to keep watch and give Shulk and Sharla space.

Sharla began to observe Shulk. She noticed Shulk was almost as white as a ghost. She could see he was suffering. Sharla had to know why he was so sick. She began her diagnosis.

Sharla began by placing the back of her hand on Shulk's forehead. He was very warm. Beads of sweat formed on his face causing his hair to be plastered to his face. Sharla became silent to listen to Shulk's breathing. It was still quick and shallow. Sharla had placed her ear on his chest to get a better listen. She could hear crackling from her experience she only came to one conclusion. Shulk had pneumonia. Although she wasn't one hundred percent sure without the proper equipment.

Sharla went over to her fellow party members.

"Well Sharla, come up with anything?" Asked Dunban

It took Sharla a moment to respond.

"Sharla?" Said Reyn

"Shulk has pneumonia in both of his lungs." Sharla finally said.

The air became silent until Riki spoke up

"Pneumonia?" Questioned Riki

"Yes Riki. It means that Shulk is very sick right now,"

"Oh"

"Well what are we supposed to do? He's in no condition to be brought back to Colony 9 and this isn't the best place for him." Said Reyn

"True Reyn, but for the time being we should stay here." Said Dunban

Night came on the Bionis. Reyn, Dunban, Sharla, Melia, and Riki came up with a plan. One of them would keep watch of the cave, one of them would keep watch of Shulk, while two would rest until their shift. After realizing that Shulk must have been freezing Riki had decided that he would cuddle with Shulk to help keep him warm.

Dunban had decided to take the first watch of the cave, and Reyn had chosen to watch over Shulk. everyone agreed. Sharla and Melia found a place to rest. The two soon asleep. Reyn and Dunban went to their positions.

When Reyn went over to Shulk he couldn't believe his eyes. His friend, the one who was always in the lab, the one fixing everyone's equipment, the one who was determined to save Fiora was helpless. Reyn never imagined seeing Shulk like this. This made Reyn feel really devastated. Dunban had noticed this.

Reyn, there's no need to be sad. It's probably because he's been under a lot of stress lately, and the Monado takes it's toll on the user's body. His body must be tired from using it as much as he does. After some rest he should be fine." Said Dunban.

"But Dunban, what if he doesn't get better? Fiora told me to not let a scratch on him. I let her down."

"Reyn, he will get better. He's grown a lot since you two left. He's gotten stronger."

"You're right Dunban."

Reyn and Dunban continued through their shift talking about their adventure, Fiora and other things.

Reyn and Dunban's shift came and soon it became Sharla and Melia's turn to take watch. Sharla was watching the cave and Melia was watching Shulk.

Melia had placed her hand on the blonde boy's sweaty forehead. He was still quite warm even through his shivering frame. Riki looked rather content sleeping beside Shulk. Melia's feelingsfor Shulk grew a bit through her sympathy for him.

"Dunban said that stress along with using the Monado a lot probably caused this. What do you think Melia?" Asked Sharla

"Yes, it could be the problem. He has been using it quite a lot. He must be exhausted."

"Poor Shulk, he must have been so focused on trying to save Fiora he forgot to take care of himself."

"Very true. But it shows that he really cares for her.." Said Melia On the inside she was feeling sad and jealous of Fiora. Melia wondered if Shulk would go through the same thing for her.

Melia's thoughts were soon broken when Sharla spoke up. "Hey Melia look, the sun is rising." Melia went over to the cave opening. What she saw was beautiful. It made her feel a little better on the inside.

A/N: Well I hope you enjoyed this chapter! I think this has been the longest chapter I've written so far. There will be more to this story still to come, so keep an eye out for it!