Darkness. He was floating, alone. It was a pleasant darkness, soft, warm. But what was that? He shivered, and everything went cold again. He started to feel panic as a scene set in once more.
Pain, he felt immense pain in his wrists. He tried to stay strong, but he could feel all his resolve flowing out, and he screamed, cursed. Cried. He blacked out, in his dream. He didn't know how that could even happen. His eyes opened, and through semi defiant tears he could see a hulking figure pull back on a bow. He almost started when he recognized the sign. It looked like Equius's. The figure grinned and let loose an arrow, and it imbedded itself into his abdomen. He screamed out in pain, and the figure just grinned harder.
The scene faded, and he could see the same figure, this time in front of..was that…Nepeta? Fuck! Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck! He could feel his heart race, though he didn't seem to be there anymore. The figure pulled back on his bow, and she looked down, crying. The figure shook slightly. He almost released the arrow, but… He lowered the bow, and told her to run. To run and not ever come back. She looked at him, olive streaking her face as she stood and started running. She looked back at him once before she disappeared.
The scene shifted, and another took its place. He was walking, or really, drifting behind himself. His form was talking, laughing. Smiling. And….kissing? He was kissing the troll who looked like Nepeta! She smiled back at him, then ran off. What the hell.
Another scene flew at him. It looked like that giant bulk of a troll again. He was completely alone, surrounded by robots. He didn't seem to be that old, but he knew his time was up. He was fighting one of the robots off, and it got him in a choke hold. It seemed to have grabbed him too tight, and he could hear the crunch of his throat, though that didn't seem to be enough to kill him. He watched as the troll flailed, cried as he suffocated, unable to get the robot to let go. His heart wrenched as the form grew still.
The olive blooded female appeared again. She was in a cave. The walls were covered in writing, and pictures. And…and his symbol. It was everywhere. She was much older, he could tell. He watched as she laid down on a pile of furs in the corner, breathing heavily. His heart hurt even more. He willed himself to float over to her, and he did. His almost ghostly form sat on the edge of her bed as her eyes, still sparkling, even after all the pain, even after all the time she had lasted, closed for the last time. She breathed her last breath, and he could feel his heart breaking. She had died smiling.
His eyes focused, and he saw Kanaya's face. She was standing over him, almost crying. He blinked, and shook his head. He could see the relief wash over her, and it was then his ears started to hear again.
"Karkat! Thank Gog! Y-Your Eyes Just Popped Open, We Thought You Had Awoken, But When We Tried To Talk To You, You Showed No Signs Of Having Heard Us, Or Even Seen Us!" She embraced him, and he could feel her shaking. He had really scared her. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly.
"IM SORRY KANAYA. I DIDNT MEAN TO MAKE YOU WORRY. I DIDNT MEAN TO MAKE ANYONE WORRY." He looked around, and saw nothing but relief. But…they were missing two faces. "WHERE ARE EQUIUS AND NEPETA?"
Kanaya looked away, but Gamzee spoke up. "ThEy WeNt To GeT sOmE oF tHiS mUsClE rElAxEr PlAnT tHaT i ToLd Em AbOuT. iTs SuPpOsEd To Be ReAl GoOd FoR hElPiN wItH pUpAtIoN pAiNs. WhY dO yA aSk?"
"I…UM….I had another dream," Everyone looked to him with concern, especially after his voice dropped quite a few decibels.
"Who wa2 iit thii2 tiime KK?"
"Both of them…" He looked down, and placed his hand over his heart. Both Gamzee and Sollux moved to hug him close. Sollux let go, but Gamzee held onto him from behind, and he was perfectly fine with that.
The door flew open, and in walked Equius, carrying Nepeta. She had some blood on her head, and was pale. Karkat immediately stood up and ran to her. "WHAT HAPPENED?!"
Equius was shaking as he carried her to the couch, and gently, carefully laid her on it. "D- W-we agreed to enter the woods together, but I knew we would have to split up so I could get the plant. I left her for no more than 15 minutes. O-only 15 minutes." He started crying, shaking. Kanaya went over to her and examined her head. She turned around and started ordering people to get things for her, warm water, a cloth, a bandage. Feferi grabbed Eridan and they went and retrieved everything on the list. When they got back, Kanaya had set Nepeta straight on the couch, and placed a pillow under her head. She grabbed the things from them, offered a curt thanks, and got to work. Within five minutes, she had cleaned and bandaged her head.
She stood, wiping her hands on the cloth, and turned to talk to them. She spoke quietly. "She Seems To Have Suffered A Very Mild Concussion. She Will Be Fine Once She Wakes, Though I Do Not Envy The Headache She Will Have." Equius almost collapsed with relief, and Kanaya moved to pat his shoulder. He nodded, and grinned.
"D- Thank you Kanaya. I don't… Thank you." He lost his train of thought, and drifted into silence. Karkat grabbed Gamzee's hand and dragged him into the food preparation block. He made sandwiches for everyone, and had Gamzee carry the tray out to them. They ate in an appreciative silence, and settled down for the rest of the day.
When Nepeta woke up, she sat up quickly, and grabbed at her head, wincing. Equius got up and swiftly moved to be beside her. She grinned at him weakly, and he smiled nervously back at her.
"D- Are you all right Nepeta?"
":33 Im fine Equius. I just got jumped. You know I could take them if it was a fair fight." She smiled at him, and hugged him close.
"D- I know." He smiled and laid his head on her shoulder gently.
Karkat grinned slightly at them, and leaned back onto his own moirail. Gamzee just grinned and hugged him close.
Im sorry this chapter is kind of shitty. I just can't seem to find MOTIVATION. ARHGHEHFJA. Anyway.
