A/N: Chapter four is here! I hope I didn't make you guys wait that long this time.
Sharla and Melia had been staring outside of the cave for quite some time until they heard shuffling from Reyn and Dunban as they were awakening.
"Good morning ladies." Said Dunban.
"Morning." Said Reyn.
"Any change with Shulk?" Asked Dunban
"Not worse, but not better," Said Sharla
The four of them looked over at Shulk and Riki. They saw the Heropon move.
"Looks like the furball's awake." Said Reyn
"Riki hungry, Riki hungry!" Said Riki
"Well good morning to you too Riki." Said Reyn with a tone.
"Riki's right we should get something to eat." Said Dunban
"What about Shulk?" Asked Melia
"We'll have to wake him up to feed him." Said Sharla
Melia split up food between the six of them.
"I'll feed Shulk." Said Sharla
Sharla brought the food to Shulk. The rest followed behind.
Sharla shook Shulk, he woke up with a small start before going into a coughing fit. Sharla was quick to act and helped him sit up.
When Shulk removed his hand from his mouth there were bits of blood. Shulk's jaw dropped at the sight. Sharla could sense the fear coming from Shulk. Even though Sharla knew it was bad she went against telling him. Instead she grabbed a cloth and wiped the blood off.
"Thanks." Shulk said with a whisper.
"No problem." Said Sharla giving him a smile. Shulk returning it with a weak smile. "Would you like something to eat?"
"No thanks." Replied Shulk
"Could you eat at least a little?" Asked Sharla. "The fever you've had might have made you dehydrated Shulk that can make your condition worse. So what about some water at least?"
"OK" Said Shulk. Sharla helped give Shulk some water. The cold water felt really good going down Shulk's throat. After a few sips Shulk began to feel drowsy again. Soon he was asleep once more.
Sharla eased Shulk back into a lying position. Even though he didn't eat any food Sharla was still happy to have him drink water. With Shulk taken care of the rest of the group ate their meal in a circle.
"Even in these rough conditions do you think he's getting better?" Asked Reyn.
"I would say so." Said Sharla. "Even if slowly."
"When do you think it's safe to bring him back to the Colony?"
"I still don't think it's safe to move him right now. I think we should wait a few more days."
The group was still taking turns to watch over the cave and Shulk. Riki remained at Shulk's side to keep him warm.
But one night things took a turn for the worst... Shulk was having a nightmare.
A/N: Well I hope you enjoy the cliff hanger! There should be 2-3 more chapters left.
