First off, I love you guys! Yay! Second, I have given you the chapter where Hika-chan and Kao-chan finally reunite! Double yay! And third, as always my doves, read, review, and enjoy X3

Hikaru wrung his shaky hands, his foot tapping against the metal frame of the hospital bed.

He sat inside a room meant for several patients, but he was the only one occupying it at the time, other than the doctor standing before him.

His friends were outside the closed door, but he still felt nervous to be around the doctor all alone. At least this doctor was a woman.

They probably gave me her on purpose. They don't want to scare me.

"Don't be nervous Hikaru, I'll just be checking your vitals and patching you up." the woman doctor said, flashing him a kind smile. Hikaru relaxed a little. He felt he could trust this woman, Dr…Dr…Dr. Sago? Dr. Sigi? Something like that…

"Alright, first let's check for concussion. You were hit pretty hard on the back of the head, so I heard." the small woman said as she pushed herself from her chair, a clipboard in her hand.

What is she-oh, right, I did get slammed against a wall. And then went for a dip in some freezing cold water. Then inhaled noxious gasses…

Hikaru furrowed his eyebrows.

Geese, I must really look like hell.

He suddenly bent over and went into a violent coughing fit, the woman doctor eyeing him with worry as he did so.

I feel like hell too…

A light knock sounded from the closed door and Hikaru glanced up, wiping his mouth on his dirty sleeve. The small doctor turned and quickly opened it, revealing a nurse even smaller than the doctor.

"Dr. Saiga I'm so sorry to interrupt, but I wanted to let you know your other patient has arrived." she said with a sweet voice. Hikaru smiled slightly as he wondered how old she was. She couldn't have been older than twenty.

So her name is Dr. Saiga. I wonder who the other-

Hikaru froze.

Could it be Kaoru?

He slid off the examination table and bounded toward the door, but Dr. Saiga held an arm out, restricting him from leaving.

Hikaru was too kind to push her out of the way, so he simply growled in displeasure.

"If I can't see him yet, at least go to him first. He's worse than I am, trust me." Hikaru said pleadingly. Dr. Saiga turned to meet his gaze, then looked back at the tiny nurse, who gave her a quick nod.

Dr. Saiga rushed out of the room.

"Do the basics." she called over her shoulder. The small nurse nodded, her short red curls bouncing.

It shouldn't be too hard to escape from this doll's clutches…

The small nurse turned to Hikaru and pushed him back so she could enter. She shut the door behind her and turned back to Hikaru with a sweet smile, her white teeth sparkling.

"Don't try anything; you can't leave right now, not before you get checked out." she said with narrowed eyes, trying to look threatening. Hikaru almost smirked. This girl was all but threatening.

He took a step back and doubled over, going into yet another coughing fit. His lungs and chest ached and each time he took a breath, and he heard a gravely sound coming from his lungs each time he took one.

So much for escaping, I doubt I could walk very far without another fit. I just want to see Kaoru…dammit, stupid lungs, why do you have to act up now?

Hikaru sighed and sat on the hospital bed for the second time. He didn't know how long he could wait there without going to his brother.

For all he knew, Kaoru could be in the ICU, half-dead.

Hikaru groaned at the thought, a lump forming in his throat. A sudden thought stuck him.

"Hey, do you know anything about Tama? He should've been with my brother." Hikaru asked, meeting the nurse's warm brown eyes. She shook her head.

"It's just Kobayashi and you twins." she said. Hikaru shivered.

I hate that Dr. Hirato-Takeo Kobayashi I mean- is here with us. I just hope the fact Tama isn't here is a good thing…

Hikaru sighed again. He knew that wasn't likely. He doubted Tama had gotten away without an injuries.

At least that psycho is strapped down to his bed. But who knows, maybe even that's not enough to stop him…

Kaoru sat on a hospital bed, his legs bent up to his chest. He felt safer that way.

There was a person on the bed next to him, a man. He was old and dirty, and he rambled to himself constantly, only heightening Kaoru's anxiety.

Kaoru wasn't in a room; he was in a sort of large hallway separated into sections with curtains. Doctors, nurses, and patients were constantly rushing past.

I want Hikaru…I know he's here.

A nice young nurse had brought him to his bed about ten minutes prior, but she had left to fetch a doctor. She'd told him he would be moved to Hikaru's room, but she had to find where he was staying first.

I hope she hurries. I just want to see Hikaru.

Kaoru shoved his face into his knees, hiding himself. His heart was racing, but he didn't really know why. Maybe it was from his nervousness.

"Kaoru?"

Kaoru jumped harshly at the sound of his name and looked up from the solitude of his knees.

A slight woman with black hair tied back in a bun and a kind smile stood before him. Kaoru's heart slowly calmed down as he realized the woman was no threat.

Though you never know, right? I'm not letting my guard down.

He regarded her with narrow eyes.

"My name is Dr. Saiga. Would you like to see your brother, Kaoru? I could examine you two together if you'd like." she said softly, laying her hand on Kaoru's bed.

Kaoru nodded his head slowly, never taking his amber eyes from her kind grey ones.

He slipped cautiously off the bed and followed her down the hall, making turn after turn.

The hospital was like a maze.

I would never find my way out of here without help…

The thought frightened him.

"Here we are." the woman doctor announced, stopping at a door. Kaoru glanced up and saw his friends Haruhi, Tamaki, Mori, and Honey standing outside the room. They were all looking at him with worry in their eyes.

Worry and pity.

He didn't want that from them.

He felt embarrassed that they saw him as he was, covered in dirt and blood.

They must think I look disgusting.

Kaoru rushed for the door before they could say anything. He was careful not to meet their gazes.

He threw the door open and stepped inside, anxious to rid himself of their staring and to finally see his brother.

His eyes found Hikaru immediately. He was sitting on a hospital bed with his legs dangling over the side, a petite nurse beside him.

The nurse walked from the room when she noticed Kaoru enter, obviously wanting to give them privacy.

"Kaoru." Hikaru whispered.

Kaoru stood there for a few seconds, not sure what he should do.

Maybe he doesn't even want to be near me anymore. I did let Tama die after all…I'm sure he's mad at me.

Kaoru shuffled forward slowly, cautiously. Hikaru stared at him with his eyebrows raised, his mouth slightly gaping.

Kaoru stopped when he was a foot away from Hikaru. He looked at the floor.

"I probably look disgusting, don't I?" he whispered, a knot forming in his throat.

"Kao?"

Kaoru looked up and saw that his brother was crying, wet tears sliding silently down his face.

Hikaru stood suddenly, wrapping his arms tightly around Kaoru, who was too stunned to respond. Kaoru felt his anxiety lessen as his brothers warm body comforted his own.

"I'm so sorry." Hikaru whispered, his head digging into Kaoru's shoulder.

"You're sorry? I don't understand. Why aren't you mad at me?" Kaoru choked as tears fell from his own eyes.

Hikaru pushed himself from Kaoru so he could look him in the eyes.

"I didn't protect you. I ran away. There's no reason to be mad at you." Hikaru said, guilt written across his face.

Kaoru winced.

He doesn't know.

"You're wrong." Kaoru said, more tears escaping from his eyes and he looked at the floor once again. "Tama...Tama's dead."

Hikaru's eyes widened, but he didn't seem all that surprised. He sighed then sat down on the bed, pulling Kaoru down next to him.

"Kaoru, you can't possibly believe that him dying is your fault." Hikaru said softly. Kaoru refused to meet his eyes.

"Kaoru." Hikaru said a bit more sternly. Kaoru looked up and tried to hold back his flowing tears. He failed.

"Kaoru, I know you must have done everything you could. I know you did. You did everything to keep him alive, just like you did everything to keep us alive. I'm the big brother, I'm supposed to take care of you, but you took care of me. You kept us alive, you're the reason we're still here." Hikaru said, forcing Kaoru to hold his gaze.

"But I couldn't save him!" Kaoru cried, "I could have saved him if I'd tried harder! I should have carried him farther, faster, but he was too heavy and I kept stumbling. But maybe if I'd bandaged him better, or been stronger, I would have gotten him help in time! I was just too weak, too-"

"Shut up!" Hikaru yelled, startling Kaoru.

Hikaru was panting for breath as if he'd just run a mile. Tears were streaming relentlessly down his already wet face.

"Just shut up Kaoru." he whispered, his voice cracking. He looked like he was about to break down. Kaoru watched in silence as he put his hands to his face, wiping away the tears.

"You didn't do anything wrong you idiot." he whispered, choking back a sob.

Kaoru's eyes softened.

I'm sorry Hikaru, I really am.

Kaoru leaned into his brother, pressing his head against Hikaru's. Hikaru sighed shakily and nuzzled his head against Kaoru's orange hair, trying his hardest to quiet his hiccuping.

"It's okay now. We're together and we're alive." Kaoru whispered, feeling sane for the first time that day. Hikaru sighed deeply and his lips parted into a small wet smile.

"Yeah."

Aw was that brotherly enough? Made me cry a tiny bit, I couldn't help it XP Give me all of your thoughts please!