A/N: Back with another update! I hope y'all are liking the fic so far. I enjoy writing it… mainly because im sadistic *Laughs maniacally* Anyway I hope you guys like this chapter. I also wanted to apologize about last chapter. I forgot to proofread it so there are some mistakes that went unnoticed. Anyway, Have a good weekend guys!

Everyone couldn't believe what they were hearing. Rin could potentially be... paralyzed? He was malnourished and exhausted? Just what the hell had he been doing to himself? Was the thought that passed through all of their minds as They stalked their way to room 312. They stopped when they noticed a few nurses leaving the room, sliding the door closed. The doctor that was leading them, stopped abruptly.

"Oh Doctor, the machines have been successfully set up and the morphine was set to the dosage you recommended." one of the nurses explains.

"Thank you, Nurse Izumi. Nakamura. You may go on lunch now." He said before walking past them and to the door. Once they stood in front of it, the doctor turned back to them.

"I will give you some privacy. You have about 15 minutes as a group before we will ask all but 1 to leave." Doctor Shizoh said before turning and walking away down the hall. The rest of them looked back at the sliding blue door, none of them making a move to open it.

Suguro stepped forward and grabbed the handle, sliding it open. What they saw as the door was pulled away from their veiw made them uneasy. Rin had a tube down his throat that was hooked up to a machine. The lack of hospital gown made them better able to see Rin's bandaged covered Abdomen. As Yukio took in the sight of his older brother he spotted blood on the bottom of his neck, under his chin and on his chest where he had coughed up all that blood.

Yukio was the first to move, stepping into the room and rushing to the chair next to Rins bed. The others followed suit, moving mechanically to the opposite side of Yukio. The only thing heard between them were the machines beeping and the footsteps of the hospital staff outside of the door. The group of ex-wires finally pried their eyes away from their shoes and looked up at Rin. Shiemi couldn't contain herself, her tears instantly flowing. Suguro didn't understand how he felt. At the same time he felt guilty, but another part of him wanted to see Rin like this. He was torn between what he should be feeling. Izumo was worried, mainly because she felt she was the only one who really didn't shun him.

Shima was in the same boat as Izumo, but he felt some of the feelings Suguro did. Koneko on the other hand was downright confused. He was so scared of Rin and his blue flames that he was actually glad to see Rin this way. But at the same time he felt guilty, knowing Rin had a human side. It was tearing him apart.

Koneko tore his eyes away from Rin and took off out of the room, Shima following.

"I can't believe the damage the Demitsu did." Shura said, shaking her head.

"If what the doctor said is true and Rin is paralyzed…." Yukio couldn't finish his sentence. He gripped the bed handles, his knuckles turning white with the harshness of his grip.

He needn't say anymore considering everyone in the room knew what he meant. Everyone was quiet for the rest of the visit time. The doctor came in now dressed in his white coat instead of the blue surgical gown.

"Alright, times up. Who is staying and who is going?" He asked.

Shura looked over at Yukio, before starting to shoo the Ex-wires out of the room. "Alright Ex-wires, time to go. Out yew lot. Yew still have class tomorrow and it is way to late fer y'all to be out." She said. She had successfully shoved everyone out before turning to Yukio and Rin. "Keep me posted, Chicken." SHe said before leaving the room.

The doctor bowed before taking his leave. Yukio heard the sliding door close before his eyes found Rin's face. He reached for Rin's hand, gripping it with both of his hands, tears rimming the edges of his eyes. "What were you thinking, Rin." He whispered, resting his head on the bars. Yukio repeated the question once again before closing his eyes, the only sound that he focused on was the machine breathing for Rin and the beeping.

-two days later-

After the initial shock passed, Everyone was able to start classes back up normally. The only Ex-wire that bothered to show up at the hospital to see Rin was Shiemi, the others didn't know if they had the guts to face Rin again. The Kyoto group, to everyone's surprise was quiet ever since that mission. In fact everyone was out of character for the most part… Well all except Mephisto who had taken Yukio's spot and Shura. Both of them seemed to be just the same as they were.

After class was dismissed, Shura made her way to the hospital, finally deciding to stop by. When she got there and checked in, she walked to the door and leaned against the opened door.

Yukio was still by Rin's side, reading a book. Shura's eyes glanced over to see how Rin was doing. He was now covered in a gown that looked way to big on him and he was on an oxygen mask instead of the tube.

Shura knocked on the sliding door, alerting the younger brother. "Knock, Knock." She said.

Yukio rubbed at his eyes before setting the book down. "Shura? What are you doing here?" Yukio asked tiredly.

Shura walked in and took the seat on the other side of the hospital bed, sinking in. "Class was over. I came to see how Rin was doing." She said, crossing her legs.

Yukio straightened in his seat turning in his chair to face Shura. "Well he is finally healing at the pace he should be with his powers. He got his tube removed this morning when he was conscious for a good 2 minutes before passing back out." Yukio explained.

Shura looked over at Rin before sighing. "Something's been bothering me ever since this started." Shura said.

Yukio knitted his eyebrows together. "And what's that?"

Shura surveyed the room before her eyes found what they were searching for. She jumped out of her chair and walked over, grabbing Rin's sword. "Rin relies too much on his flames. More than he realizes. It bothers me that he didn't use it at all." She said, tossing his sword at Yukio who caught it. "Do yew think Rin was… scared of using it after what happened with Amaimon?"

Yukio looked over at Rin, watching his chest rise and fall before shaking his head, setting his sword down next to him. "I don't know what could have caused him to withdraw from using it. The Demon could have been telling him lies, He may not have wanted to steal the spotlight from Koneko. Or he simply was trying to not use it to prove he could do it without them. Whatever his motive was, we will know when he wakes up." Yukio finished.

They sat there, thinking about their exchange, before Shura turns towards the door and walked out. She made her way to a vending machine, getting out a matcha mochi, and two coffee's before turning back to the room. When she entered she threw the can at Yukio who wasn't aware of the can hurtling towards him.

It smacked Yukio right in the middle of his forehead before falling onto his robe, the extra fabric cushioning its fall. Yukio yelped, reaching for his forehead.

"Shura what the hell?!" Yukio shouted.

Shura covered her mouth, trying to contain her laughter. Yukio shot up, the coffee falling to the floor and rolling to a stop next to the wheel of the bed. Shura popped a mochi in her mouth, still snickering. "Man yew'r face was priceless, Yukio!"

"Cut the shit, Shura!" He glared daggers at Shura who's smile only grew more wicked.

As the pair went at it, the injured teen in the room was starting to wake. His ears flicking to the sound of voices. Rin's eyes felt heavy as he tried to lift them. The first attempt was unsuccessful but the second attempt was. His eyes adjusted to the dimly lit room, his body being the first thing he noticed as it was aching all over. Rin's eyes observing the room, too see he was in fact in the hospital. His memory about how he got there though was fuzzy.

"Oh cram it ya four eyed chicken!" Shura snapped. Rin's eyes found the source of the voice to see Shura was sitting in a chair and Yukio leaning over her.

"Shura, do you want to die?" Yukio asked coldly.

Shura chuckled, standing up abruptly, sending Yukio flying back a few feet. "Bring it on, four eyes." Shura ushered in hand gestures.

Rin decided it was time to intervene. Rin cleared his throat, but immediately regretted it when the pain made him wince. "I'd listen to her, Yukio. She's... quite scary." Rin said, hoarsely.

Shura and Yukio stopped what they were about to do and both of their heads snapped to Rin. That made him feel uneasy. They blinked a few more times before Yukio shot forward. "RIN!" He shouted, lying his full weight on Rin. Big mistake.

Rin screamed and Yukio shot back, watching as Rin tried to curl in on himself, grabbing his stomach.

"Oh my god, Rin I'm so sorry! I got so excited I didn't even think about your injuries." Yukio apologized trying to bow his head.

Rin could see white spots dance his vision, he remained in that position for a few more minutes, Yukio apologizing multiple times. Once the pain subsided, Rin spoke.

"It's okay... Yukio. I'll be fine." He said. "What happened?"

Shura chugged the rest of her coffee before crinkling it up and tossing it into the trash. "You forgot already?" Shura asked.

Rin nodded. "Its… mainly all fuzzy." Rin pulled down his mask so that it sat on his chest.

"The mission with the others. The Demitsu… you kind of threw yourself in front of it and ended up injured." Yukio explained.

Rins face fell, his hand subconsciously rubbing his stomach. "Oh… I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do that." He said.

There was a pause before Yukio spoke. "Rin… why didn't you use your sword?"

Rin thought back, letting his hands drop to his thighs. Instantly his blood ran cold. Rin's eyes dropped to his hands as they rubbed the thigh up and down, but he couldn't tell if they were even on his legs. They felt numb.

"Rin?" Shura asked. "What's wrong?" Shura asked, noticing his sudden look of horror.

Her question fell on deaf ears.

Rin felt panic rise in his stomach, his chest started rising and falling fast. His breathing coming out ragged as tears started to spill over onto his cheeks. He rubbed his thighs once again, hoping they just fell asleep. Nothing. He tried to command them to move or even tried to pinch them but nothing was working. The only thing that responded was his tail. His heartbeat was the only thing that he could hear.

It was clear to Shura and Yukio who watched on as the boy tried to fiddle with his legs that Rin was having a panic attack.

Shura shot forward, trying to pull the boy back down so he was leaning against the pillows."Rin, calm down, just breathe. Rin!" His monitor started beeping wildly as he was finally pried away from looking at his legs. The heart beat starting to clear from his ears as he was shaken out of his panic attack.

"- in calm down." Yukio soothed.

A nurse came in just as the monitor had started slowing down. She saw that Rin was awake and turned to grab the doctor.

"Rin, Are you okay? What was this about? Did you start remembering?" Yukio asked.

Rin felt his breathing hitch as his tears streamed harsher and much more uncontrollably. "I... I can't feel them Yukio." He sobbed.

Shura's heart stopped. "Can't feel what Rin?"

Rin sunk down to his elbows, ignoring the pain this position caused to his stomach. "I can't... I can't feel them." He felt defeated. His whole body quivered with sobs. "I can't feel my legs."

And as those words escaped his mouth, their worst fears were answered.