Disclaimer- nope, I don't own Zoids. All I own is this fic, this drabble, and the Geno Breaker model munching on my pencil. XD
Word: Safe
Series: post-Guardian Force
Characters: Raven, Shadow
Words: 521
Notes: thanks for the word, An Outcast's Shadow! I have no idea why this fic jumped to the top of the archive, so I apologize for that. I think it was when I accidentally updated this file with a different one, and quickly replaced the file. Anyway, I will definitely try to post some actual new drabbles in the coming months, provided college doesn't suck up all my free time like the demented leech it is.
Hidden inside the dank remains of his former home, a dark-haired teenager was slumped in the corner of a poorly lit room, a shadowy figure curled around his body. The once formidable pilot was anything but at the moment, little more than putty in the dark Organoid's coils. Former pride of the Imperial army, he still wore his black and violet uniform, the silver armor over his shoulders glinting whenever stray light touched it's scratched, warn surface. Rich, thick blood was clearly evident on the dark pilot's face, having long since dried to his pale skin. The deep gash across the bridge of his nose was painful and sore, but the darkly-clad Imperial could have cared less about it. His eyes were closed, and if not for the slight rising and falling of his chest he would have appeared to have died in the Organoid's soothing grasp.
The teen stirred slightly as a soft rumble emanated from his dark companion's throat, bright violet-grey eyes opening slightly, blinking slowly to clear the haze caused by exhaustion. Despite not seeing the Organoid's head he knew the metallic creature was looking at him, and made a faint, questioning noise at his partner, unable to form words in his state. The metal beast growled softly, arching his neck and bringing his muzzle up to his human partner's face, tenderly nosing his cheek. The boy's only response was a slight wheeze, his amethystine eyes sliding shut a moment later.
An exasperated sigh escaped the fierce Organoid, though his glowing icy eyes held an air of concern and worry. Those gleaming blue eyes traveled up and down the boy's still body, inspecting each injury; many cracked, broken ribs, bruises covering his body, a gash above his nose, a bruised lung. To the Organoid, it was a wonder the teen was as conscious as he was; an adult with these injuries would have been in shock or dead by this time. Just how his human companion was alive, other than from his aid, was beyond the black metallic dragon. Though… the Organoid had to remind himself that the young pilot had survived worse wounds and come out relatively unaffected, other than the glaring scar on his right hand.
A few quiet hours passed, with only the sound coming from the boy's ragged breathing. The young pilot eventually regained consciousness, shifting and moving within the Organoid's grasp. Shadow rumbled quietly, lifting his head at the movement. He nuzzled the pilot's shoulder gently, growling to him. The Imperial's amethystine eyes opened slightly, staring at the Organoid blankly for a long minute.
"Sh… S-Shadow…?" the darkly-clad boy choked out, coughing slightly before spitting out some dried blood. It was obvious his wounds were still paining him. "W-wh… w-where…?" he tried to question, but began coughing and wheezing due to his bruised lung.
/We are home, Raven…/ Shadow said quietly, trying to calm him down. The pilot panicking was the absolute last thing either of them needed. /… you are safe now, Raven…/ he purred gently, draping a wing over the wounded teen to keep him warm.
/You are safe now, Raven…/
AN- please see above AN for explanation for why this fic was accidentally bumped to the top of the archive. I apologize profusely for that, and I will try to publish an actual new chapter soon. Thank you for your understanding.
~Ibeyla ^^