Shadowwolf: I'm BACK! I'm SO sorry again, for taking so long to update! I know this is an excuse, but school is a major pain!!!! AHHHHHH!!!!!
Naomi: *sigh*
Shadowwolf: What?
Naomi: Why such a big deal?
Shadowwolf: SCHOOL IS EVIL!!!!
Naomi: Okay.
Shadowwolf: Well, anyway…I'm sorry if this is a bad chapter, I don't know…OH YEAH! The Zoids section now has over 1000 stories!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!
*everyone does a little hamster dance*
Shadowwolf: Ah, when I first got an account, we had about 600, and it's just been great to see it grow! YAY!!!!
Brad: *sigh*
Shadowwolf: Thanks to all of the great reviewers, and all of the people that have waited for this next chapter! I really appreciate you guys! Thanks. Disclaimer: I don't own Zoids, the characters, or anything in the story. Don't sue! Now, um, Naomi's in the hospital (Brad too.) and we're waiting to see if she'll live. Right? Okay, here it goes! Thanks again! Please enjoy! ^_^
HUNTER'S PREY CH 12,
THE RED COMETBrad sat on the edge of Naomi's hospital bed, watching her every movement. He'd been there for almost two days now, and Naomi was still asleep. Brad wasn't any medical genius, for sure, but he had to wonder if she was just asleep.
The doctors had performed surgery on her, soon after they came in. She was losing a lot of blood, and needed more. Brad had made sure that he donated to that cause, although he wasn't in the best of shape himself. The surgery was a success, and her internal injuries were more-or-less repaired. Now, it was just a matter of when Naomi would wake up.
The doctors also explained that the surgery probably took a lot out of her, and she could be asleep for quite a while. Apparently, the drug Lance had used on her had also had an effect. It made her very tired, and if the antidote hadn't been given to her within 20 minutes, she could've died. Brad cringed at the thought.
Naomi stirred slightly in her slumber, startling Brad. He looked at her, and couldn't help smiling. She was so peaceful and quiet. Her reddish hair sprawled out on the white pillow, the sun gracefully dancing across her face. She's so beautiful… he thought and looked out the room's window. Please let her make it…
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"Hello Mr. Hunter. How's that arm doing?" Doctor Kinly asked his patient.
"Fine. Any other news on Naomi's condition?" Brad looked at him with ice blue eyes.
"No, and I'm sorry she's so badly injured, but you need to focus on your arm."
"Yeah, I know." Dr. Kinly handed Brad a painkiller, and he thoughtlessly swallowed it. "Are you sure she's just asleep?"
"Yes, now, I'd recommend that you get some sleep, okay?"
"Sure…" Brad nodded, but had no intention of "getting some sleep." He had too much on his mind. The doctor shook his head, and walked out. Sleep? How can he expect me to get sleep, with Naomi… he paused, like that… He reached over to get his glass of water, and took labored sips.
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NAOMI'S POV
What's going on?! I'm trapped inside my own head?! LET ME OUT! Where's Brad? She wandered, in an endless desert. It was a black desert. No light. At all. I can't believe this. If I had my Gun Sniper…
An explosion went off, and Naomi ducked. She turned around to see a bluish-white cloud of light. Light? Now there's light? Great. I'm gonna die. 'Don't walk toward the light!' everybody says. She sighed. Well, let's get it over with then…
As she slowly walked into the light, an image began to form. Brad? Well, I guess I'm going to Heaven…
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"Naomi? Naomi?" It was Brad's voice. "Naomi?"
Naomi opened her eyes, to see…
"Brad!!" She sat up, despite the terrible pain and a dizzy head. As she was welcomed into Brad's waiting arms, she felt safe. Both were in extreme pain, but couldn't let go. Tears ran down both of their faces.
"Naomi, I-I can't tell you how scared I was," Brad admitted, "I couldn't live without you, and I mean that."
"Me too," was all she could say.
"You know, you earned your name back there,"
"How so?" Naomi just hung onto him harder.
"When you jumped in front of the bullet, you were a red comet in my eyes." He was serious, but was trying to lighten the mood a little. As he did so, he couldn't help realizing that they couldn't be any happier. They were alive, and together.
Shadowwolf: YAY! She's alive! I just couldn't bring myself to kill Naomi.
Naomi & Brad: YAY!
Shadowwolf: Yet…
Naomi & Brad: O.O
Shadowwolf: Just kidding. ^_^;; Well, what'd you guys think? If it was bad, please be honest, 'cause I'd like to fix it. Well, sadly, this is the last chapter. *sniff* This was so fun to write, and I love getting reviews from you guys! Thanks SO MUCH! There may be a sequel, so keep those eyes open! O.O He, he. I'm kind of excited. Well, again, THANKS SO MUCH! There'll be credits for you guys. ^-^