Le gasp! I finally figured out what pairings will be featured aha... Not just because they got voted the most. But because I'm just loving them so much.

DougxFrey (One sided. Sorry Doug /pats)

LeonxFrey (Mentioned.)

and DylasxDoug. (May be one sided for this story. Sorry Dylas. If I do make a sequel I'll promise you it won't remain that way... Of course if it remains one sided in this story of course!)

I'm so glad some of you guys recommended them!

And now onto this little chapter~


Chapter 4: New day.

The whole world seemed to stop when the three arrived onto the horrid scene. It was almost like instinct for them to head to the Sechs Territory. It was the only place the criminals would go so there was no need for hesitation in going there. There was no time to lose! Almost everyone had gone off in groups to head to different areas. Even if they hadn't found Doug there, another group would've found him somewhere else.

Though it seemed fate had decided it would be them to find him such horrid condition. People he was so close to had to find him at his worst.

Seeing their friend beaten up, exposed, and about to be violated set the oldest of them off in an instant. Weapons were drawn as both sides were soon trapped in conflict. Blades met blades an spells were cast. Eventually the invaders became the victors as the defeated Sechs Soldiers laid on the ground, unconscious. Attention returned to their fallen redheaded friend. Eyes were widened as mouths hung open. Frey had to cover her mouth as Dylas rushed to Doug's side. ( They tried to...! ) She couldn't believe they were this heartless! Frey and her butler were soon at Dylas and Doug's side as one clouded blue eye opened to see them.

"Frey... D-Dylas... V... Vishnal...?"

Hearing their names and seeing those eyes close made hearts nearly stop. For a moment it had looked as if their friend had passed but weak breathing told otherwise. This soon caused a rush to heal their fallen friend. No words needed to be told as both Dylas and Vishnal moved away from their fallen friend to give Frey space. The Princess of Selphia took no time in using her Cure spell to try and heal any of the open wounds. Unfortunately with her energy so worn down by this point. She couldn't heal everything. The small open cuts and the stab wound on his side was closed. The cut on his chest, the stab wound on his leg, and the multiple could not be dealt with now. The other two understood an the former guardian removed his vest and immediately put it on Doug. The poor boy would probably be freezing if he was conscious. Dylas remembered he hated the cold. Since he had the most stamina out of the small group, he picked up the wounded dwarf and prepared to leave with everyone.

There was no exchange of words as the three were rushing back to get Doug medical treatment. Their minds and expressions had definite worry on them. Those moments leading up their return to town felt like the world was on a time limit that was slowly ticking down to zero. The moment they arrived though... Silence greeted them as the ones who were waiting back in town saw the dwarf's condition. There wasn't enough time for anyone to really react before Doug was being rushed to the clinic by Nancy and Jones. It wasn't even two hours later when the whole town was together again and formed around the clinic. Everyone besides Jones, Nancy, and the injured Doug were outside. Awaiting to hear what would become of their dwarf friend.

"I can't believe this happened to Doug..." Amber mumbled to herself as she was wiping away her tears. Slow nods and exchanged glances followed.

"At the same time it isn't surprising." Eyes turned to Leon who was frowning. "Those people are nothing but monsters on the inside. It's no surprise they'd do something this barbaric." There were nods following those words.

"However..." Dolce soon cut without warning. "The question of why Doug went despite it being suspicious still floats in the air. Why didn't he tell anyone about it too seems rather fishy as well?" An eerie silence followed that last bit. It would definitely be a question to ask Doug if he made it through the night... The question of if he would make it weighed heavily on those who saw most of the extent the injury done to his body. Especially the three who found him. Images of such a situation would probably haunt them for quite a while if their friend did not make the night.

"Doug..."

It wasn't until the sun rose again that everyone learned of Doug's condition. It seemed that the immediate medical attention he got from Frey had saved his life. Not to mention Dylas' vest covered the wounds from being exposed to the cold air which also helped. Waves of relief washed over everyone as everyone was told to return to their homes and return with their daily lives. However, Dylas and Frey asked to go see him. Their reason was easy to guess and Jones allowed them in. Silence filled the clinic as the two approached their resting friend. Seeing him in such a pitiful condition and covered in bandages made their hearts ache.

"He'll have to stay here for the week." Jones stated as he stood behind the two. "While we have treated his injuries. They need more time to heal. We aren't sure what mental damage has been done however." And that was something they could not exactly treat and this caused Frey and Dylas to pause. Minds immediately went back to the moment of their arrival. An exposed body that was shedding tears... They had a bad feeling Doug would be a bad mental state when he woke up.

Frey had only spent a half an hour or so with Doug before having to leave to do her work. Of course she had a frown on her face as she seemed rather sad. It was understandable... Who wouldn't be sad to see a friend look so pitiful? This left Dylas now alone in the room with Doug as he was on his knees near the redhead's bed. A sigh escaped him as his hand held Doug's left hand. "Idiot..." He mumbled to himself as he frowned again. He could admit he was mad with the dwarf's recklessness. The former guardian bit his lip as he stared at the bandaged hand before letting go and looking at the face of the boy that still slept while getting up. His hand ghosted over Doug's forehead as Dylas continued to frown. "... Dammit." He muttered to himself as he continued to watch the other. He still could not believe this.

( Why you of all people? )


I'll admit this probably isn't my best.

But aww Amber cried and I just. (Okay I love Amber and from what Doug says I'm SURE they're friend and she'd be sad if he got hurt. AMBER CRYING MAKES ME CRY THOUGH.)

I also feel this is a lot shorter but... Ahhh I can't measure these things anymore. (MATH. *hiss*) But then again. I don't know since the program I usually write it on has recently not been working and I had to write it on here. (IT WAS AWFUL. SOB.)

This a sad chapter to follow last week's. (POOR DOUG LAST WEEK I'M SORRY BABY I STILL LOVE YOU.) But slightly happier since Doug's going to recover physically?

Also hooray to hinted feelings on Dylas' part?(maybe) (And Frey even though she sees Doug as a little brother in this one. :'D)

Oh snap. Doug wakes up next chapter... Ahaha... Well... The angst train is going full force soon then... ( I mean no one would be mentally well after that.)

Also I believe this fanfiction might end in the next 2 to 3 Chapters. (If not you have permission to throw failed dishes at me or birds...)

See you next week!