Wildcat
By Fiery-chan

A/N: Now I bet you're all in total shock wondering "what the hell happened to Kazu?" This is where you shall find out! If you are also a DBZ fan of the Gohan/Videl coupling, then expect another chapter to the Boy and the Girl soon because I'm working very hard. I am also beginning an AU digimon fic, once again Ryuki. I hope it turns out ok. Expect to see it pretty soon. Now then, as for Kazu: I AM NOT A KAZU HATER!!! I love him to death but I needed someone for this scene and Kazu just seemed to fit. You'll understand later.

DISCLAIMER: I have traveled to Japan and taken the digimon creators hostage. At the moment, they are sitting in my closet playing poker with Craig McKracken. (If you're confused go read the a/n in my ppg fic "Chemical Changes" ) therefore, I OWN THE SHOW AND THE DIGIMON TEAM ALONG WITH IT!
P.S. The ocean in Kansas is still going out to the highest bidder, prices starting at $1,000 and rising.
The Element of Fire: Again with the rambling!
Fiery-chan: Oh just shut up already!

Chapter 3: Emergency!

Ryo and Rika dashed out of the blue room following Henry, running as fast as they could. As they crossed to dance floor they saw that one of the large wall mirrors had been shattered. Glass was all over the place. There was also one of the tables lying against the wall. As the three came closer to the crowd Ryo noticed the rest of the gang there. Jeri and Kenta were crying and Takato looked extremely pissed off. The police were also there and they heard someone say that an ambulence was on it's way. H
Henry, Ryo and Rika pushed through the crowd that had formed. Lying slumped against the fallel table was Kazu. He looked ghostly pale, covered with cuts, scrapes, bruises, and blood. Shards of broken glass was lying on and around him, some pieces were protruding from his skin. Rika screamed and ran to the others. Ryo went right to Kazu with an angry glare, that dared anyone to tell him to back off. He looked up at his friends.
"What happened?" He asked, his eyes full with such sadness.
Henry was doing his best to console the others. He was trying to stop Kenta's and Jeri's tears, control Rika from freaking out adn trying to prevent Takato from tearing someone's limbs off. He was the first to speak.
"Kazu had gone to the dance floor when this girl walked up and wanted to dance with him. Kazu thought nothing of it and agreed. She started getting a little wild although Kazu didn't seem to mind. Then she stated looking around the room as if she was looking for someone, then she just started making out with Kazu. Then this guy walked over, tore Kazu off of her and started screaming 'Who the f*** do you think you are?' and shit like that. The he started beating the crap out of him, leaving him in the state you see right now. Apparently, the girl dumped her boyfriend and was trying to make him jealous. I guess it worked."
"What's gonna happen to them?" Ryo asked.
"The police are taking them in for multiple charges. It seems they always do stuff like this."
"But why is Takato so mad?" Ryo asked nodding towards Takato who seemed to calm down about an inch.
"He saw it happening but thought Kazu could handle it and now he's just mad that he didn't step in to help."
"Oh." Ryo said. "Poor kid." He whispered, placing his hand on Kazu's head. "Poor, defenseless, guy." Henry had walked to Takato to talk to him.
"It's ok man." He said.
"No it's not! I should have been there! Kazu's my friend and I just stood there watching! It's my fault!" Takato replied.
"He'll get better, just watch." Henry said. He then walked to the others trying to stop their tears.
'Henry's so calm about this. I wish I could be. Why did you have to get in this mess Kazu.' Ryo thought to himself.
Minutes passed but it felt like hours. Finally the ambulence came. Kazu and his cousin (Who's name is Brad by the way) were put inside. One of Brad's friends loaded the others into his van and they followed the ambulence to the hospital. When they arrived Kazu was rushed to the emergency room. Brad walked over to them.
"He's unconscious and very unstable." He said to the gang. "Call me on my cell if things improve he said handing them a piece of paper with his number on it. "I have to get back to the club and help clean up. I'll contact my aunt and uncle. Take care guys." He said waving as he walked out.
From a payphone they all took turns calling their parents. When they finished the docter came out.
"We got him stabilized but he's still unconscious. I don't know when he'll wake up. We have him in ICU. You kids should get home."
"Can we see him first?" Henry asked.
The doctor nodded and led them to Kazu's room. They walked in and stood around the bed. Kazu was still pale but he was wrapped up in bandages and his wounds were cleaned. One by one they all said goodbye.
"Good bye Kazu." Kenta whispered, his eyes still watery.
"Bye Kazu." Jeri whispered. Then she and Kenta walked out to cry some more.
"Get well soon Kazu." Henry said.
"Stupid twerp." Rika said smiling. "We'll be back later. Bye." She said putting her hand on Kazu's.
"Good bye man. But who's going to be my fan club now." Ryo said laughing to himself. He then led Henry and Rika out of the room.
"Man Kazu, I'm sorry. I should have been there for you buddy. Instead I stood and watched. I wish I could take this all back. Get better Kazu. Things won't be the same without you. Bye." Takato said, starting to cry. Then he walked out and they all headed home.
******
The gang spent the entire weekend in the hospital. Sunday night, Rika went up and found no one there. She talked to Kazu telling him stories about how the families all missed him and couldn't wait for him to come home.
"We miss you Kazu." Rika whispered.
"I'll say." A new voice said. Rika turned to find Ryo in the doorway.
"Hey." She said.
"Back at ya. How is he?"
"He's getting stronger."
"Will he wake up soon?" Ryo asked.
"Let's hope so."
As if by some miracle, Kazu began to stir. Both tamers gasped and rushed to his bedside. Kazu's eyes then fluttered and they opened up slowly.
"Rika? Ryo? Where am I?" He asked.
Rika was crying and smiling. "You're in the hospital Kazu. You're finally awake. We were afraid that you would never open your eyes again."
"Well man it's good to see ya again." Ryo said. "I'll go call everyone." Ryo left and Rika expalied everything that happened with the occasional "uh-huh" and "I remenber that" from Kazu.
When Rika finished telling the story, Ryo was back.
"They're on their way." He told her.
After everyone arrived, said hello, and cried Kazu was moved into a regular room. The tamers said good bye and left their friend to heal.
"I'm so happy." Jeri said as they walked home.
"Yeah." Henry said. The others all nodded their heads. Once they got to the main road, the tamers departed and went in different directions to ther homes.

A/N: Yeah! Kazu's getting better. I was going to leave it at Kazu being unconscious and just starting to wake up, but I decided to end this chapter here. Well, now you all don't have to fret because Kazu is getting better. He'll be back in school before you can say "Oranges and Lemons say the bells of St Clement's. You owe me five farthings say the bells of St. Martin's. When will you pay me? Say the bells of Old Bailey. When I grow rich say the bells of Shoreditch. Here comes a candle to light you to bed. Here comes a chopper to chop off your head. Chop, chop, chop. The last man's dead!" (Pg. 278 of Falling Stars by V.C. Andrews.) Sorry, I couldn't help myself! Tehe.
Fire: Once again...
Fiery: Didn't I say to shut up!?!
Preview: The gang minus Kazu goes back to school. They seem to be in the limelight. Especially Rika and Ryo.
Luv'n'stuff!
Fiery-chan