~ 4 ~ Life Saver

Devo has been gone all week. Frida and Comet didn't know what happened to him. We were all getting worried. Either something bad has happened to Devo, or he decided to fly back to America and look for another job. That can't be true! Devo would always let one of us know before he does anything, even if he thinks it's too stupid or depressing to even mention.

That afternoon, I sat at the counter in Burger Dog, looking for a part-time job in the newspaper when my cell phone buzzed. I figured it was my pop. For the past two weeks since the accident, I've been ignoring his calls. All he ever does is try to set me up with part-time jobs I couldn't handle. But after spending the whole day looking for one, I could take anything he suggests.

But it wasn't my father. It was the hospital. A contract killer intersepted Devo's van and shot out his front tires, causing him to lose control and crash into a tree. He was in a coma for six days which was the reason why he hadn't been home all week. The doctor told me that Devo was dying and he needed to see me now. I wanted to get Frida and Comet on the phone to tell them to come along, but the doctor told me I had to come alone.

Devo had woken up this morning. But he was barely conscious and he only wanted me to see him (This was before he passed out again, BTW). He couldn't bare to let Frida and Comet see him laying in bed, covered in tubs and wires and bleeding to death. They had already been closer to him during my accident and he didn't want them to feel just as bad as he was.

I was at the hospital an hour later. The doctor escorted me to where Devo was. The sight of him just made me cringe. Devo was put on life support with a bandage around his head and an oxygen mask around his mouth. His breathing was shallow and his heart rate was dwindling.

The doctor said Devo only had five hours left before he dies. I didn't know what to do, except sit in a chair near his bed and stare at him. I tried to fight back the tears, but they just wouldn't hold.

"I'm sorry, there's nothing we can do." the doctor said. I knew he saw me crying.

"Go away." I choked.

"But sir..."

"I SAID, LEAVE ME ALONE!" I screamed, my fists bursting into flames. The doctor gulped and scurried out. Once he was gone, the flames vanished and I threw my head on Devo's bed, my arms wrapped around it.

I can't believe this is happening. First I lose my girlfriend, then my career and now my best friend!? Why is this happening to me!?

When I thought my life wouldn't get any better, something strange happened. The entire hospital went black. It was so dark, I could barely see my hand. The doctors and nurses were running around, panicing and trying to figure out how to get the power back. I heard the door slam, but I couldn't tell which one.

I turned to looked at Devo only to be blinded by a strange light that was surrounding him. The glowing light pratically lit up the room. By the time it stopped, the electricity in the hospital was back on and the door creeked open. I looked at Devo again and every injury he sustained was gone. It was as if he wasn't mangled at all. And his heart rate showed normal.

No one knew what it was that cured Devo. All I could think about was that groove-tron thing those aliens were talking about. But those things are for serious dancers. And I barely see him go to any dance clubs, even if there was one for minors. But then again, that was no reason why he couldn't do it at home. Afterall, he doesn't live in an apartment and the neighborhood isn't exactly the quiet type during some nights.

Well, it doesn't matter what saved him, just seeing him alive and would make me, Frida and Comet a lot happier. But Frida and Comet didn't know Devo nearly died in a car accident and I didn't know how I was going to tell them. I know they'd freak out when they hear he had a near death experience, but it was better than making up some lie and then having my head bitten off when they later find out what really happened.

Next day, Devo finally came home and I decided to pay him a visit. He was a bit shocked to see me, but soon we were the usual brats of the neighborhood. I haven't told Devo about how I was able to set things on fire. I figured I give him time to get back to himself before he sees this strange phenomenon.

Comet ran over to Devo's house later that day. And when I said "ran", I mean it. She didn't even bother to throw off her rollerblades and nearly crashed into the wall the minute she burst through the door. After picking herself up, she glomped Devo and nearly cried, hugging him hard enough that he was barely breathing.

"Oh, Devo! Where've you been!" Comet yelled, pounding his chest and knocking more wind out of him (That is one strong bitch for someone who recently got kiddnapped by thugs).

"Well...I don't know how to say this, but..." I was about to say, but Devo stopped me.

"I just wanted to be by myself for a few days. Sorry I had you worried." Devo said with a strained chuckle.

I guess he was serious about not telling Comet or Frida what really happened to him. Just seeing their pitty was hard enough. But at least I'm glade they're back to normal. Having to hang out with a couple of gloomy teenagers was no fun if you asked me.

I figured they needed sometime to get back together, so I decided to step out and take a walk. But before I reached the door...

"Oh, Heat," Comet said, tapping her fingers together, "You...might not want to go over to our house today."

"Huh? What for?" I asked. Comet gulped and scratched her head.

"Uh...how should I say this...Frida wanted to draw a tiger for her art project at school, but when she was done, that drawing suddenly jumped out of her sketch book and began chasing us."

"You're kidding! Her too!?" I said, jaw hanging. Comet gave me a confused look.

"What...are you talking about?" she asked.

"Um...nothing, nevermind." I said, slipping my shoes on and grabbing the doorknob, "Must be the heat, I'm going to step out and get some air, I'll be back later." and with that, I opened the door and hurried out.