Chapter 64: Lifeline

A/N: I do not own the Teen Titans

Richard POV

"Kori! Kori, wake up!" I shake her; tears start to blur my vision.

"Dick," Bruce comes running to me, "We need to get Kori to the hospital now!" he yelled.

I pick Kori up, bridal and walk over to the stretcher and place her on there. "I'm coming with you," I said as they put the stretcher in the back of the ambulance.

The EMT place an oxygen mask on Kori and start to drive to the nearest hospital. Kori is still breathing; I reach for her hand and squeeze. I'm here, Kori.

We arrive at the hospital, and they immediately rush Kori to emergency surgery. The doctor explains that Kori lost a lot of blood and requires surgery to remove the bullet.

"Do whatever you can," I said, my voice is hoarse from crying.

I sit in the waiting area and slump over and place my head and hand.

I feel someone sit down in the chair next to me, "It's going to be ok," Bruce said and placed a hand on my back.

"I hope so," I say quietly.

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Kori POV

"Mommy, mommy, wake up," I hear a child's voice said as they shake me awake.

"Huh," I said as I open my eyes; I see a blue sky and sunlight. I look around and glance down and notice that I am lying on a picnic blanket. I look over and see John glancing at a butterfly flying nearby.

"You fell asleep when I was talking to you," Mar'i said, and she frowns.

"I'm sorry, baby," I said as I get up and embrace her.

"It's ok, mommy," she said, "You needed your rest so you can go back to daddy," she said.

"What?" I asked, confused.

"You don't remember?" Mari asked?

The memories start flooding back, Xavier kidnapping me, getting shot.

"You have to go back now," John said, "Daddy needs you," he said.

"We need you, mommy," Mari said.

I feel tears in my eyes, "I'll miss you," I said.

"You'll see us again," Mari said, "After all, we are your children," she said and smiles.

I open my eyes and see a blinding white light; I hear the faint beeping sound of the heart rate machine. I look around and start to recognize that I am in a hospital room.

I hear the sound of light snores, and I look over to my right, and my heart rate quickens as I see Richard snoring lightly. His hand is so close to mine. My muscles feel a bit weak as I lightly brush my hand against his.

I see Richard shift and open his eyes; his eyes open, I move my finger again, and he gets up frantic.

"Kori!" he said while he grabs my hand, "You're awake," he said, and I hear the relief in his voice.

I attempt to speak, but the mask prevents me,

"Xavier shot you," Richard said, and I can tell he is using his intuition to figure my thoughts, "We took you to the hospital, and they put you in surgery and well-."

I blink and wait for him to continue, "The bullet missed your heart, but during surgery, you flatline—and " His voice starts breaking, and I can tell it's hard for him to continue.

"And then they got your back," he said.

I feel myself start to cry, and I squeeze his hand, and he smiles at me and kisses my forehead.

"I love you too," he said.

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I have to spend a few weeks at the hospital; Richard is by my side every day. Alfred would bring the twins by a few times a week. I was so happy to see my babies again!

"Oh, I missed you, my little bumgrofs!" I said as I tickle John's chin, and he smiles.

"They missed you too, trust me," Alfred said.

I smile, "Thank you so much for taking good care of them," I said.

"Always a pleasure, Mrs. Kori," Alfred said.

"What about me?" Richard said, and he pouts, "I helped too… ouch", Richard said as Mar'i pulls his hair.

Alfred and I both laugh as Richard tries to pry himself from Mari's grip.

"I swear you are as strong as your mother," he said, and he finally frees himself; Mar'i smiles.

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Today is a big day. I am finally getting released from the hospital. Now that Xavier is locked up awaiting trial, we are yet able to go back home.

I inhale the fresh air, and Richard laughs, "what's so funny?" I ask.

"Nothing... it's just the air feels different, that's all", he said.

I smile. I know what he means; all the struggles in the past year that we have gone through finally fells over.

We are finally free.

A/N: I know this chapter is shorter than usual. The next chapter will be the last, and I will also post my new story! I hope everyone had a Happy New Year! Please review, follow, or favorite or all 3!

Happy Reading!- TriniPrincess