Hellooo darlings. I have been putting off writing for way to long, ill be trying to remedy that from here on...hopefully. anyway, hope you guys are still interested and to everyone who is still hanging in there thank you so so so much, and to the ones who have just recently started following this story welcome. remember guys I love to hear your feedback so please feel free to post reviews. ill try to be back with another chapter very soon, and stay tuned because I have a few other projects in the works as well. ;)
Ed, Edd, and Eddy characters all belong to the shows creators and I own none of the OCs used in this story, Nat belongs to c2ndy2c1d and Rave is a creation of eyugho (formerly kirakurry) I only own the plot. "The Division" is an Ubisoft product.
Radio chatter echoed through the hall of the building as Edd's feet carried him swiftly towards the nearest radio operator. As he and Nazz came to an intersection he stopped and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Nazz get to the O.R. and begin preparations for surgery, if they do arrive injured I want to be ready. Go, now."
Nazz gave a quick nod before turning and sprinting to make the necessary preparations. Edd continued in the other direction, his feet nearly slipping out from under him as he came to a stop and moved into the dispatcher's office. Any emergency transitions coming in or information that needed to be put out to patrolling squads came from this room. Edd pushed past the other officers crowding the room to make his way to the operator.
"Have you heard anything?"
"Dr. Vincent, um who are you asking about exactly?"
"David if they are hurt and on their way back I need to know so that I can properly prepare. If you have not heard from them at all you are by no means doing me any favors by holding that information from me. So if you don't mind, out with it."
The young reservist let out a quick sigh and forced himself to look back up to the dark haired surgeon.
"We've been trying to raise them but no response. We'll keep trying and let you know when we hear back doc."
The sock head grit his teeth and swallowed the lump forming in his throat as he attempted to contain himself.
"I will be in the O.R., raise me there at the first sign of them."
With that he turned on his heels and began making his way back down the hall to the operating room. His heart pounded in his chest as he pushed his way through the crowded corridor, forcing thoughts of the worst out of his mind with each step. As he looked up over the crowd a Nazz's familiar blond haircut caught his attention. As the two met at an intersection of two hallways they began to go over what supplies that were available and what they could make use of until a voice demanded the attention of the lobby adjacent to them. It took a moment for them to realize what they had heard but eventually out of all the commotion they were able to make out the word medic. As quick as his feet could carry Edd forced his way through the lobby and out the front door into the cold. As he crossed the threshold a beaten red pick-up came to rest at the bottom of the stairs that lead into the building. He made his way down as Rave climbed out of the cab to cheers from the crowd that had formed by this time. Nat being, well Nat, of course stood from the bed of the truck to take a bow. The laughter that erupted when Rave reached up and pulled him down to land on his back was almost enough to take Edd's mind off of his fear for the condition of his favorite red head. Nat stood and dusted himself off as the sock head made his way to the truck, the teal haired deviant stepped in front him stopping him for a moment.
"Edd, whoa, hold on hun."
"Kevin, is he in-."
"He's in the truck, he's ok. But he is a bit – hey!"
Edd pushed past him as he saw Kevin climb down out of the truck bed, a duffle back slung across his chest. The red head set the bag down as he noticed the boy making a b-line for him.
"Hey babe, hold up for a sec…Edd, EDD!"
As the raven haired boy wrapped him up Kevin immediately went down, keeping himself up on one knee only with Edd's help
"Kevin, what is it?!"
"Ribs…defiantly ribs."
Nat quickly made his way to Kevin's side and helped the sock head get him to his feet
"He took a pretty hard shot went everything went down."
"Let's get him inside, I will try to find something for the pain."
"Shouldn't be too hard."
The red head chimed in as he gestured to the bag behind him, taking a look inside Edd couldn't contain his smile as he spun back around planting a deep kiss on his lover's lips.
"I LOVE you."
Nat walked beside Kevin to ensure he was alright as the medications were brought in to be divided properly between patients. Edd left that job to others as he lead his newest patient to the nearest vacant room. Kevin entered the small examination room followed by Edd, who planted his hand in Nat's chest as he attempted to invite himself in as well.
"I'm afraid Kevin will be needing privacy as I examine his injuries Nathan."
Nat gave a slight huff as the door closed in his face. Kevin would have gotten a bit of a laugh out of it if it wouldn't have hurt so much. With the door closed and the blinds covering the doors window lowered Edd turned his full attention to the soldier he found himself unable to live without.
"Here, let's get you undressed."
"Missed you to babe."
Kevin gave a sly wink, Edd just rolled his eyes. Kevin enjoyed an innuendo here and there, but Edd was thankful Nat hadn't rubbed off on him too much. The sock head moved in front of him and he slowly slid his leather jacket off and unclipped the fasteners on the left side of his plate carrier. Edd lifted the heavy protective layer over his head and then down his right arm so the red head would not have to lift it, irritating his already throbbing ribcage. Finally, Edd managed to gingerly slide the soldier's shirt over his head as well. Under normal circumstances this would have given Edd a much different reaction, but today the dark bruise forming on the red heads right side caught his attention more than his well-toned body. He gently placed his hand on Kevin's hip and moved his middle and index finger up, trying to find which ribs were broken. Kevin found himself gritting his teeth as his black haired doctor found himself pressing against his two bottom most ribs, Edd could tell they had been fractured and suspected the next one up to be cracked as well. He instructed Kevin to remain as still as possible as he turned and cracked the door, poking his head out into the hall.
"Nazz, is the duffle bag the Rave, Kevin, and Nathan arrived with still nearby?"
Kevin could hear the blond faintly out in the hallway.
"Could you bring it here please?"
Edd thanked her as he brought the bag in and closed the door. After digging through the contents of the bag for a moment he smiled and pulled out a small pill bottle taking a few of the small capsules out and placing them in Kevin's outstretched hand.
"Here, take these."
"What are they?"
"Naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug."
"…Um Edd, English?"
The medical professional put a hand on his hip with a sigh as he handed Kevin a glass of water.
"They are a painkiller and an anti-inflammatory all in one. It will keep the pain at a minimum while simultaneously reducing swelling and inflammation to the affected area. Now drink."
Upon hearing the word painkiller Kevin needed no more explanation, he took the pills as Edd began running a roll of bandages around his midsection. Despite the doctors best attempts he could tell that this was far from comfortable for the red head.
"A tight wrap should assist in immobilizing the fractured bones as much as possible. But you are going to have to help as much as possible, that means the least amount of movement possible mister. I don't want to see you out of bed for at least the next three weeks."
"Three weeks?! Edd we have runs to make, not to mention patrols to go on, if we let up that's just more ground rioters, rikers, the LMB can make up. I need to- "
"Stay here and rest because you will be no good to anyone out there until you are fully recovered."
Kevin's forest green eyes met his boyfriends stern gaze, the two having their own little argument without needing to say a word. But finally Kevin saw there was no winning this one. Once Edd had finished the wrap he moved a wheel chair over for Kevin, to move him into one of the vacant rooms down the hall. As he moved to sit Edd stopped him and tried, poorly, to contain his smile.
"oh there is one more thing Kevin."
After a short discussion, part of which could be heard outside, the door to the exam room opened. Edd pushed Kevin out into the hallway and as he did Nat pointed Rave's attention to their squad leader in a hospital gown. The golden eyed joker immediately began tossing humorous, and slightly in appropriate, comments around in his head but decided to go a bit easier on his friend, thinking that he had been through enough for one day.
"I love the new outfit Kev."
He gave a wink and looked a bit surprised as he even got a bit of a chuckle from Rave. Kevin smiled and shot him a look as he felt his face change tone slightly.
"Oh yeah, why don't you come over here. I'm sure they could find one in your size."
"Na that's alright, not really my color anyway."
After moving down the hall Kevin and Edd entered the room Kevin would be staying in. it appeared to have been converted form an office, clean sheets sat atop a slightly worn mattress surrounded by medical equipment. Edd helped Kevin into the bed and placed the sheets over him before pulling a nearby chair to the bed side. His grip tight around Kevin's hand before he stood again placing one hand to Kevin's cheek as he placed a deep kiss against his lips. Kevin smiled as the sock head took his seat again.
"What was that for?"
Edd could feel his eyes mist as he swallowed the lump forming in his throat.
"I thought I might have lost you that time."
Gripping Edd's hand tighter Kevin simply smiled as he stared back into the black haired doctor's crystal blue eyes.
"Don't worry baby, you can't get rid of me that easy."
