I've had to delay the dance scene until next chapter. That will be where all the story's romance comes from. Until then, enjoy the chapter and don't forget to review
Cheers: JJZ-109
CHAPTER 9. KNOCKED OUT
Prideland City Hospital, 6 hours before airport massacre.
The voices of Scar and Zira rang in Kovu's ears and he saw nothing but blackness. He squirmed on the bed and tried to open his eyes, but they hurt whenever he did so. What's happening to me? He finally managed to force his eyes open, and the world around him was blurred. He was in a white room and several faces were looking at him; but he couldn't see who they were. Eventually the world came into focus.
Simba, Kiara, Nala, Dr. Gonzo and those two new Intelligence officers were all looking at him with concerned expressions. What the? He groaned and tried to sit up, but a massive pain his head and back stopped him.
"That is not a good idea." Dr. Gonzo said and gently pushed him back against the pillow. It was only then he realized he was in a hospital.
"What the hell happened?" Kovu asked in a n exhausted voice and everyone shrugged.
"We were hoping you could tell us that. Dr. Gonzo found you at the bottom of the stage staircase out cold and with a gash on your head." Simba said.
"Huh?"
"There is a good chance he actually saved your life. You were bleeding quite badly and he managed to stop it and stitch the wound up before the ambulance came." Simba told him and put a hand on Gonzo's shoulder.
"Right...thanks." Kovu said wearily and shook the Doctor's hand.
"So what actually happened?" Kiara asked, desperate to know what had happened to her husband.
"I don't know. Everything went black and I fell down the stairs I guess." Kovu said, making sure that he didn't bring up the topic of the voices or visions.
He then forced himself to sit up; which startled everyone. He swung his legs over the bed and sighed again, rubbing his extremely sore head. His head was bandaged now, and a thick white strip was tied around it like a headband.
"Are you okay for the dance later?" Kiara asked him, she had looked forward to this event for quite a while now.
"Yeah, I should be fine." Kovu said and started towards the door to the room, with a hand on his head.
Everyone silently followed him out of the door. Kovu stopped outside the room to pull out one of his pills; his head hurt like hell from the fall and that was his solution. He popped it into his mouth and swallowed; almost instantly the pain vanished and he exhaled in relief. Good for anything these are. He thought and watched his family, the PI1 officers and Dr. Von Gonzo start to leave the ward. He put a hand on Gonzo's shoulder as he walked and stopped him.
"Hey...Thanks, for saving my life." Kovu said and smiled gently at him. Gonzo returned the smile and nodded.
"Yes...You are welcome, I do what I think is best. Anyway...How are those pills working out for you?" Gonzo asked.
"Great actually. They work like a dream. Take the edge off of pretty much anything..." Kovu admitted and nodded, he had actually been very impressed by the effectiveness of the pills.
"Well that is good to hear. If you need any more help don't hesitate to see me." Gonzo offered and winked at him.
Kovu sighed and looked down at the ground. This new doctor was a more than capable replacement for the retired Rafiki; he had just saved his life and had given him the most powerful medication available. Not only that, but he seemed like a good man and was very well mannered. Kovu didn't know why he had ever doubted him in the first place. The four fingers on the right hand had been a little creepy, but other than that there was no reason not to trust him. Kovu rubbed his bloodied head and started walking down the corridor with everyone else; he now had a dance to go prepare for.
2 hours later, Lt. Kopa Palladino's apartment.
Kopa stood behind the mirror in his bathroom with a towel around his waste and was furiously dabbing his most expensive aftershave on his face. He had been invited to a Royal event and he wanted to be as presentable as possible for it. Not only that, but he wanted to impress Vitani; the girl he had asked out and from the looks of it she looked quite difficult to impress. He then carefully combed his reddish-brown hair back and looked over himself one final time.
"One sexy son of a bitch." He thought aloud, admiring his work. Laughter then broke out behind him.
His field partner and best friend Harry 'Haradion' Dion stood in the bathroom doorway, laughing his head off. He was already wearing his tuxedo and leant against the doorframe. He then burst into another fit of laughter and Kopa went bright red.
"Oh sir...You crack me up. You finally got yourself a girl? Sure as hell looks like it." Haradion chuckled and composed himself.
"At least I can get a girl." Kopa snapped and pushed his way past him.
"Actually sir, you'll be pleased to know I did get a date for the dance." Haradion reported and straightened his tie in the mirror.
"Who was that? Your mother?" Kopa joked sarcastically and started to put his suit on.
"No. I personally asked out Corporal Colette Lorenzo, Osprey pilot, Medal Of Honor recipient and the daughter of Sergeant Matthew Weaver." Haradion announced proudly and grinned at him. Kopa's jaw dropped.
"How the hell did you manage that?" He asked, impressed with his young partner's way with women.
Haradion didn't reply to the comment and straightened his expensive jacket. Kopa put his tuxedo on and slipped his compact Glock 26 pistol into his jacket. He may have been invited to the dance as a guest; but he was still meant to be on high alert. He then tied his bow tie around his neck and tightened it. He looked into the mirror and what he saw made him smile; he was the splitting image of a stereotypical spy.
"You ready to roll?" He asked Haradion with a wicked smile.
"Oh yeah." He replied and they both put on a pair of sunglasses in unison
As if on cue, they heard the riff from Bad To The Bone blast away from down the hall. Kopa smiled and led them out the door.
How was that? I tried to add a bit of humor in there. Don't forget to review!