Good Old PT Ch. 7: Blocked
Alright, I'm back. I've received enough inspiration to revive this story for a short period of time, and then it'll go back on hiatus. For skaana, Enabler is Ruby x Yang. The reason that Ruby's reaction is so believable is probably because I know exactly what a believable reaction would be {eyyyyy}. Also, since AfroThunda decided to say "Owwwwwwww," I will tell you this. I have gotten a needle stuck in my thigh, and this one was larger then an acupuncture needle. That hurt soooo badly. For my portion of this A/N, if anyone has any images of Ruby in a cast or holding her leg {preferably in pain with no other members of RWBY} that'd be really appreciated. Also, some of these chapters might be a bit... Dark from being very personal to me. So bear with me there. Let's get back to it.
Yang watched as her sister slowly emerged from the pool. Jeff instantly floated a towel over to him, and wrapped her up.
"So how's the pain?" He asked, concern apparent in his voice.
"It's bad," Ruby replied. "It's been bad for the past three weeks." It was true. After three weeks of attempting to rehab it, the injury's state hadn't improved beyond Ruby's actual aura getting a little bit stronger to heal it.
"Hm, I might have a new suggestion." Yang, who was delivering Ruby's crutches over to her sister, had to restrain herself from picking him up by his collar.
"What is it?" Yang asked.
"Well, I was hoping to avoid pain therapy. But it seems like that'll be necessary." He walked over to his desk, and started to search though his stack of papers. "Now, I think that I should have a way to schedule a quick nerve block for you."
"Wait," Yang said, now taking a moment to understand what he was saying. "Nerve block?"
"Yes," Jeff said. "It should be able to temporarily eliminate the pain. Ah, here we are." Jeff picked up a piece of paper, and walked over to Yang. He handed off the slip, and smiled at them. "You should be able to go in by tomorrow. Be warned, you will have to pick up a relaxer prior to going in. So part of this paper is a prescription. Any questions?"
"Yeah," Yang started. "What's a nerve block?"
"It's basically a numbing agent for Ruby's nerve," he explained. "It's not really my full place to say what it is. But I hope it works the way that it's supposed to."
"Take care Jeff," Ruby said. "I'll see you for our Wednesday appointment." Jeff waved goodbye, and the two sisters walked out of the room.
The Next Morning: Team RWBY's Dorm
Ruby woke up early after another night of no sleep. At first it had been difficult to deal with, but after three weeks Ruby had grown much more accustomed to her sleep schedule. It was hard to deal with pain with little sleep, and Ruby had to admit that it didn't do much for her patience, but otherwise she was adjusting pretty well to what was, unfortunately, a very uncomfortable lifestyle.
Either way, it was the morning of her nerve block. The previous night, Yang had picked up Ruby's prescription for the relaxers. She had then insisted that Ruby take one five hours before, remembering something that one of the doctors had said. Checking the clock, Ruby noticed that she was actually already five hours off. So she found the bottle, and pulled one out. She popped it into her mouth, and took a big swig of water {since bottles were littered around her bed}.
A slow process into the affects of the drug started to consume her. Her mind grew a little foggier, and she grew happier. She began to feel the urge to speak as she thought, but her mind was devoid of all thoughts at that moment. She then picked up the medicine bottle, and flipped around the label.
"Oh no," Ruby said, her mind focusing in on the words.
A little while later, the rest of her team started to wake up, including Yang.
"Heeeey biiig sis!" Ruby said happily.
"Hey Ruby," Yang replied. "You seem awfully chipper this morning."
"Uuuuuhhhhhh-huuuuuuh," Ruby replied easily. "Remember that relaxer?" Yang nodded. "Well, do you remember what the doctor told you?"
"I don't know," Yang replied, going into a deep yawn. "I think they mentioned five hours before."
"Did you read the bottle." Yang could see where her sister was going with this. She picked up the orange medicine bottle, and flipped around the label. Her eyes were attracted down to the bold letters that just said.
Take one 30 minutes before procedure.
"Ooooohhhhhh," Yang said.
"Ooooohhhhhh indeed," Ruby replied. "What do you have to say for yourself missy?" Ruby said, pointing her finger straight at Yang.
"Are you high?" Yang asked.
"Nah, I'm just niiiiiiiice and relaxed." Ruby's eyes shifted over to Weiss, who was standing fairly close to Yang and she was just staring at Ruby. "Hellooooooo Weiss. You look beautiful today." Weiss didn't even want to humor her... Enlightened partner and just moved away from there. Next Ruby found Blake, and her eyes just widened again. "You also look beautiful Blaaaaaaaaaaake." Blake just nodded, and stepped away. Ruby went back to Yang, and just frowned. "What happened to yoooooour hair?" Yang could already tell she was paying for her error.
Five hours later: Pain Clinic
Ruby's head was on Yang's shoulder, and the younger girl was just chatting away. Luckily for team RWBY, they all had that hour off of classes. Although, Weiss and Blake weren't sure if they'd consider themselves lucky. Ruby had been acting this way for the entire morning. For Yang it was fine. She was used to dealing with people who were drunk or high. But for Blake and Weiss, well they could have lived without it.
Finally, the four girls were called back into a room. Upon entering, they noticed a large table laid out, and two doctors waiting on them.
"Aha," one of them said. "You must be my new patients. I'm Dr. Davis, and I'll be your pain doctor. I take it this one's Ruby?" Yang looked back at her sister, and saw a very slack Ruby leaning against Weiss, who just looked angry.
"Yeeeah," Ruby said.
"Well, I suggest that you lay down on the table." Ruby managed to drag herself over to the table, and Yang assisted her in laying down. "So what we'll be doing Ruby, is sticking an injection needle into your spine. Then, we'll release the numbing medicine into your spine and do it slowly. The relaxer really is for our sake, as you're aura will be down now. Any questions?"
"Why is the table so biiiig?" Ruby asked, her face planted firmly in the headrest.
"Because we have gotten some rather tall people before." He turned over to the rest of RWBY, and just gave them a questioning look.
"We're good," Weiss said instantly. "I'm sure nothing will surprise us." Dr. Davis nodded, and grabbed the needle.
"Then let's begin," he stated.
End: Okay, so I am aware that this is not the pace that these things move. Believe me, 21 weeks and it took me longer then 3 so I don't want to hear any of it. Also, relaxer effects are exaggerated for the sake of humor. Questions, comments, follows, favorites, and feedback is appreciated.
