A/N: I don't have too much to say for this chapter. Hints of fluff! Sorry if I'm slowing down on typing. School work kinda has to come before stories, sowi. Also, I'm trying to work out some details for this. Hope you like it anyway!
Chapter 7:
Ayumu slowly opened his eyes, noticing he was once again in a hospital. Bandages were wrapped all around him and there was no doubt he was on pain medication because he didn't hurt all that much. He looked over and saw Hizumi sitting by the bed, smiling at him.
"You're finally awake!" Hizumi said. "You slept for almost a full day."
Ayumu sat up slowly, flinching as a sudden pain throbbed throughout his body.
"Be careful!" Hizumi warned, standing up and helping Ayumu in the sitting position.
"I can do it," Ayumu said, shooing Hizumi's hand away. Hizumi reluctantly sat back down as Ayumu got into a comfortable position. Ayumu looked over at Hizumi. "Why did you help me?" Ayumu asked.
"What do you mean?" Hizumi asked with a shrug.
"Katsu was right. Wouldn't it have been better if I would have just died there? I'd be no threat to you."
"I just wanted to help. Did I have to have a reason?"
"It's just not logical," Ayumu stated.
Hizumi chuckled. "You and your logic. I'm not the smartest person out there; let's just say that for now."
Before Ayumu could talk again, the door opened and a female doctor walked in. "Hello, Ayumu. How are you feeling?" the doctor asked.
"Okay, I guess," Ayumu answered.
"Well, you are actually being released from the hospital today."
"Today? But Ayumu just got here, shouldn't he be here longer?" Hizumi asked.
"His injuries are not fatal, so there is no reason to keep him here as long as he can eat and get around okay. Not only do I think they wouldn't want to pay the fee of staying here, but we need this room for people who are worse off," the doctor explained. "After what happened, we would gladly set up a therapist session."
"No," Ayumu shook his head. "I'm fine. I just want to get home now."
Hizumi stood up. "I'll go quick grab you a pair of clothes and be right back."
"Are you his brother?" the doctor asked.
Hizumi shook his head. "No, I'm just a friend who is bumming off him."
"So you live with him then?" the doctor asked. Hizumi nodded. "Then would you mind if I showed you how to redress his wounds? They'll need to be changed every day for a while."
Hizumi nodded. "Yeah, sure."
"Ayumu!" Rio shouted as Hizumi and Ayumu made their way out of the hospital. Hizumi grabbed the back of Rio's shirt before she could successfully hug Ayumu.
"Watch out, he's still injured," Hizumi said.
Rio pouted and crossed her arms, but refrained from hugging Ayumu. Ayumu ruffled the top of Rio's head, making her smile. Kousuke and Ryoko walked up.
"I see you're alright," Kousuke said.
"Thanks to you guys," Ayumu nodded. "I appreciate it."
"Katsu was surprisingly easy on us," Kousuke said. "Although I guess she was more focused on killing you than hurting us."
"What are we going to do about her?" Ryoko asked. "Won't she try to kill Ayumu again?"
"Probably," Hizumi said. "She's not one to easily give up."
"Shouldn't we get cops to watch over him?" Ryoko asked.
Hizumi shook his head. "She'd easily kill them if she wanted to. I don't want to get innocent people involved. As long as Ayumu isn't alone, I think we'll be okay. She won't try anything unless she's sure she'll succeed." Hizumi looked over at Ayumu. His eyes were starting to droop and he was visibly tired. "Ayumu needs rest, so we'll talk about this later."
The Blade Children nodded, letting Hizumi and Ayumu get back on their way to their house. Ayumu was silent the whole way, trying to ignore the soreness and pain that was causing his body to ache.
Hizumi smiled as he grabbed the doorknob. "Welcome home, Ayumu!" Hizumi smiled, opening the door and swinging it open. If Hizumi was expecting happiness on Ayumu's face, he didn't get it. In fact, Ayumu did the opposite of what Hizumi expected. Ayumu's eyes grew wide and quickly hid behind Hizumi.
Hizumi looked at Ayumu questionably. "What?" Hizumi asked, looking inside and seeing the reason for his fear.
"Oh, hey," Katsu said, sitting on the counter and eating yogurt. "You're back surprisingly early."
"What are you doing here?" Hizumi asked.
"I just wanted to see where you guys were living," Katsu said innocently, looking around Hizumi at Ayumu.
Hizumi felt Ayumu grip the back of his shirt. Hizumi couldn't help but think he was acting adorable and put his arm out in a protecting manner.
"Calm down, if I was going to kill you, you wouldn't know it until it happened," Katsu said. "I'm actually surprised I don't have warrants out for my arrest."
"Like the cops would be able to catch you?" Hizumi asked. "You're the master at running away."
Katsu glared for a second, and then regained her smug face. She finished off her yogurt and tossed it in the garbage.
"Hey, did you eat the blueberry yogurt? That one was mine," Hizumi said.
Katsu laughed. "I know. You always loved blueberry." Katsu walked towards the door and paused before she left. She glanced over at Ayumu. "I see even God can get scared. I've already proved there's no power in him." She walked out and closed the door.
Hizumi stared at the door for a moment. What did that mean? Was she not going to kill him?
Ayumu sighed and released the grip on Hizumi's shirt. "I'm going to bed."
Hizumi nodded and watched as Ayumu made his way to his room. Hizumi decided he would stay awake, just in case.
Katsu arrived back at her house with a sigh. She failed with her overall plan and she didn't know if she wanted to continue on with it. As much as Katsu was sadistic and emotionless, Hizumi was like her brother. Seeing him that protective of Ayumu made her second guess things. Hizumi was right after all. She was mad at Kiyotaka, not Ayumu.
"I see you failed."
Katsu's eyes widened and jumped back, away from the familiar voice. She looked at the tall man with longer brown hair. He was just like an older version of Ayumu.
"Kiyotaka? What are you doing here?" Katsu asked furiously. She clenched her fists, wanting to hit him but knowing that was a foolish idea.
"I thought I said you wouldn't be able to kill my little brother, yet you tried anyway," Kiyotaka said, ignoring her question.
"So what if I didn't kill him?" Katsu spat. "Did you see what I did? He'll be scarred for life!"
"Physically maybe, but emotionally he will get over it."
"He'll get over it? That's what you think? He's deathly afraid of me! He won't just 'get over it'! What kind of brother are you? You could have easily saved him from day one, right? Or would that have ruined your 'plan'?"
Kiyotaka just smirked, making Katsu grow even angrier. "Why would I interfere when I know Ayumu won't die?" Kiyotaka asked.
"Oh yeah?" Katsu glared.
Kiyotaka nodded. "Yes. And I also know you won't make it out alive," Kiyotaka nonchalantly said, making his way towards the door.
"You'll see!" Katsu screamed at him. "You're little brother will die!"
