Hi all! Happy Valentine's Day! So here's chapter nine, it kind of calms things down a bit. And a lot of people seemed to think that I meant protective in the last author's note. I meant predictive. In the sense that Ian knows too well what Wanda is going to be thinking or saying before she does it. So hope that's cleared up now! I'll update ASAP and thanks to all reviewers! And webgrll, don't worry, the whole romance thing is going to have some complications.
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Chapter Nine: Conflict
Comet's Dance's POV
My abdomen ached and my mind was muddled. I couldn't think clearly. Who had pulled the gun?
Jeb, of course. Ian commented shakily, a little less dazed than I. Man; I'm going to have so many bruises! Though when I'm through with Kyle, he'll have more than me! I don't think anything's broken. Except maybe my rib. Or it's just cracked. Maybe…
I left Ian to his pondering and turned my attention to Wanda, who had come quickly to my side.
"Ian…" she whispered. "Are you alright?"
Tell her I'm fine.
"He's fine." I told her, my voice hoarse. "A little shocked, but fine. As for physically, he thinks that the ribs are cracked. Otherwise he's threatening Kyle right now."
I glared over at Kyle, who was being restrained by Jared and Andy. Though there wasn't much need now. He had stopped struggling, and looked horrified.
"Ian." He croaked.
Tell him to shut the heck up and go away! Ian huffed.
Gladly. I thought back.
"Ian." My voice came out scratchy so I cleared it. "Ian says, and I quote, to 'shut the heck up and go away!'. So just…don't bother, Kyle."
"Ian," Kyle pleaded. "Please. I'm sorry."
"Kyle, you heard Comet and Ian, leave here. Go cool off." Jeb said coldly. Kyle sighed in defeat and obeyed Jeb.
Ian and I watched his brother go and then turned out attention to Lily.
"Thank you." I said for both of us.
"You're welcome, Comet, Ian. Comet, are you alright?"
I let out a sharp gasp as I attempted to sit up, and Wanda pushed me gently back down.
"I'll be fine." I panted.
"Lily, will you get Doc please?" Wanda asked.
She nodded and left the room.
"Ian, Comet, whoever's listening, I want you to lie back. Alright? If your ribs are cracked, it's going to do you no good to be sitting up and moving around." Wanda instructed in a chiding voice.
That's my Wanda. Always the worrier. Ian thought affectionately.
Yes… I agreed, distracted.
Are you listening at all?
Well, Ian, it's a bit hard to converse with someone when there's a burning pain in your side!
Oohh, testy today, are we? That time of the month? Ian teased. He seemed giddy with relief of being safe again.
You know, Ian, I retaliated. You're technically making that comment about yourself, seeing as though this is your body.
Ian balked, caught off guard by my reaction. So…um…what's your point?? He stammered.
I just laughed quietly. A few minutes later Doc entered the room.
"Ian! Oh my lord!" he ran to me quickly.
"I'm fine. Just a bit sore."
"Ian, you don't look fine. You're face is bruised, and you look very uncomfortable. Or should I say Comet…"
Did everyone know that nickname?
"I'll be fine, Doc."
Doc didn't look convinced.
"Well, I brought Heal with me, so just take some of it and you should be fine." He told me, holding out an edible sheet of Heal. They had just recently adjusted the Heal medicine for bruises and internal wounds.
I swallowed quickly and gratefully took the water Lily offered me. My body relaxed as the Heal worked its magic, dulling the pain and healing the wounds. Soon the bruises were gone and my ribs felt strong again. Ian was relieved at the absence of pain as well, though he'd never admit it.
"So." Lily said after a few more minutes. "What do we do about Kyle?"
Wanda sighed. "I don't know. I think he was truly sorry…and I don't think he'd ever truly mean to hurt Ian. Even his body. They are brothers."
Please…tell them to let him off the hook. I just…I can't deal with another complication at the moment. Ian's voice was so tired and desperate I had no choice but to comply.
"Ian would like Kyle's actions to be excused this time. He says he can't deal with it right now."
Wanda turned to me. "Alright, Ian, love. Don't worry. We'll get you back in control as soon as possible. Maybe even in a few days. They've already left for another raid."
"What?" Lily broke in. "No! I like Comet here; I don't want him to leave so soon! He's my friend!"
Oh, boy. Ian sighed.
Well…I got someone on my side….
That may be, but Wanda and Melanie won't be pleased with this new development. Neither will Kyle. I don't know what's going to happen now, Comet.
But like I said, I want to stay here. I protested.
I know. But you just can't!
Again why can't I find another host?
Because! It wouldn't be fair to that person!
What about your Wanda? I demanded sharply.
Wanda, Ian cut me off coldly. Is none of your business. And I don't like the way you've been looking and thinking about her. She. Is. Mine.
"Enough, Ian." I growled.
Wanda and Lily turned to look at me. I smiled tiredly.
"It's alright. Ian's just being…difficult."
Difficult! Ian yelled. Wanda is not your business. At all! Leave her out of this! And to answer your question we waited for a long time before giving her the host she has now to make sure that person wouldn't come back.
Well then why can't we do the same?? Why is it so different with me??
Ian had no answer.
I didn't think so. It's not different, is it?
Again no answer.
"Stubborn." I mumbled angrily.
Wanda sighed. "Ian, just…I just want you back."
Lily sighed as well. "Well, can we agree to disagree?"
Wanda nodded as did I.
"We'll figure this out later. Ian, Comet, whatever. Just get some rest. We all need it. I'll see you in the morning. Wanda will stay here." Lily smiled and then left. Wanda walked over to a mattress and settled down on it.
"Come on. I won't bite."
I nodded and slowly approached her. I lay down on the other mattress and closed my eyes.
It wasn't long before Wanda wormed her way into my arms. I was shocked at first, but Ian was far too tired to put up much of a protest so I didn't move her. I was fast asleep before you could say good night.
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Eminnis and Alicia
