He ran forward, leaving his Lusus to trail after him as he ran forward. A familiar face indeed, it was another troll and most likely the one he was searching for. Using his psychonic powers without much thought, he wrenched the creature away from Karkat though hardly in time to prevent a partial mauling. The pain that Karkat was enduring at the moment, it was almost too gruesome for him to look over the new and deep scars that bled a bright crimson. Sollux knelt, "fuck..hang in there, KK.." He pleaded, gathering the troll into his arms.
He snapped an order to his Lusus, who followed with a quickened pace. A pace that would've seemed impossible otherwise for the heavyset custodian, it wasn't long before they reached the building thanks to his custodian sniffing out the scent of the other custodian nearby. Faint as it was, it was useful for finding out where Karkat had been hiding out all this time. Taking the slimmer troll inside, he proceeded to strip him of his clothing and dress the injuries that recquired attention.
"Gog..KK..thay with me... Damn it...thay with me.." Sollux Captor murmured as he brushed his friend's hair out of his face, he had managed to stop the bleeding though the other troll seemed colder. Less lively, the Gemeni covered up the Cancer and curled up at his side with one arm over him. It had been a long day, he was tired and even though he didn't want to sleep for fear of letting the Cancer slip through his fingers having found him again after so long. He had passed out shortly after laying next to him, worming his way closer in said sleep to share what body heat and comfort he could.
When he next stirred, Sollux woke to the sound of silent taps as someone or something entered the building. He tensed at the possibility of what it could be, was it dangerous? Or was it simply Karkat's Lusus finally returning from wherever it had gone, it was hard to tell but his on Custodian didn't seem to perturbed by the creature's presence so he relaxed and sat up before he smoothed down his hair and readjusted his glasses.
Sollux had made himself at home on the bed and he wasn't about to move now, he would lay near Karkat until the shorter troll decided to wake. He kept him fed and hydrated while the days passed, though it wasn't until roughly five days later that the red-blooded troll awoke to find the other troll sprawled out beside him. At first, all Karkat could feel was pain though it was dull. It wasn't until moments later that he jerked forward, realizing what had happened though how he had been saved was a mystery. At least, until he looked over at his sleeping partner. Ignoring the ache in his chest, he settled back down and stared silently at the other troll.
Questions assaulted his mind, why was he here? How did he even know where to look? Would the others come to find him as well? Or was it just Sollux alone? He had so many unanswered questions he wanted to ask, but it'd be of no use while the other was sound asleep. He sighed and looked up at the ceiling, one of his hands running up a set of bandages lightly to avoid disturbing them or reopening the injury that seemed to be healing up finally.
With an exasperated sigh, the red-blooded troll slipped from the bed and attempted to find a shirt that wasn't torn and bloody to pull on. It took him some time to get to where he'd stored his clothing to pull out a second shirt and put it on without upsetting his chest injuries. Afterwards, he sought out his Lusus who was standing guard outside with another Lusus. Sollux's custodian, he guessed and moved to sit at the feet of his own. It was nearing sunset once more, this time he would stay inside. Nothing could convince him to head out of his own will and abandon again, not after that nasty beast chased him down for an evening snack. He was still sore from it, though he didn't remember much more than those awful claws arcing above him before they came down to deal their fatal blows.
He shuddered involuntarily and huddled against one of his custodian's legs, wrapping an arm around it. Though he hadn't been the one to save him, he still clung to his guardian like a child clinging to a worn out toy. He rested his forehead against the hard, white leg and closed his eyes. He held fast, not wanting to move or have his custodian move away from him while he sat there. Normally, he wouldn't mind but this time. He didn't want him to go and leave him alone, Karkat clung to him like a lifeline. As though he was the only solid thing left in the world that wouldn't slip away or become intangible.