A/N: ¬¬ no one ever reads these. so I'll just say sorry for the long delay.
blame it on my Calculus teacher. and well. yeah. this one takes place when
Kid gets poisoned by Lynx. classic ne?
Guldove
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"Are you willing to jump to your death?" Lynx's cold voice rang in their ears
Nikki fidgeted uncomfortably, and Serge's brow furrowed. Kid looked form side to side then to the 'hostage' in her arms. Taking a step back she looked over the balcony, she was never a heights person, and it was a long way down, but, nothing that could kill them. and there seemed to be no other way. maybe.
Serge stared into Lynx's eyes and saw they were full of malice, the small smile that tugged at his lips made him even more edgy. A glint of silver was all he saw as his hand moved rapidly from his side, to the inside of his clothes. A dagger. It was flying through the air before he knew what had happened, aiming at someone. at Kid!
"Kid!" he extended his arm out, trying in vain to prevent something he knew would turn out for the worse.
Kid's braid snapped turning her head quickly as her eyes caught site of the dagger,
"Look out!" without turning her body she pushed out her arms, not quite knowing why she had done this until she saw Riddel sprawl out on the floor. The second Riddle hit the floor, the dagger hit it's mark as well.
Anger, pain and fear hit Kid with the same force as the dagger. 'That bastard wanted to get me! Risking Riddel's life in the process. Stupid beast!' Her legs gave way at the intense wave of pain and she crouched, clutching her stinging side. 'No!' her mind screamed, she couldn't give up now! There was still her mission, her vengeance, their escape out of here. and Serge. he was important too. why so much, she didn't know.but. she had to get up.
Still clutching her side with her right hand she forced her legs to extend. One eyes still shut and breathing deeply she stood, taking a look around her. Riddle to her side had her arms extended towards her, as if wanting to help in some way. ironic. Viper, Karsh and the two dragoons had an expression of amaze and confusion towards her. Probably asking themselves why she had done it, but hey. she was a thief, not a murderer. Nikki looked at her with similar expressions, only he was worried about her.
Then she looked to her left. and he was. she almost pitied Serge. A look of utter horror and worry replaced his solemn tranquil face. She didn't know if he wanted to scream or cry or just stare at her. She looked into his eyes and saw something she had never seen in Serge, and even not knowing him, knew it was something out of place in this innocent boy. Something he should not feel. Rage.
Her jaw clenched as another wave of pain spread through her, she staggered back a few paces now with both hands on her abdomen.
She heard a gasp from Riddel and someone's footsteps running towards her, then fading away. Opening her eyes she saw something that instead of scaring her, made her terribly sad and utterly disappointed. She hadn't even felt the ledge under her body, but there it was, above her, getting further and further away.
Serge appeared over the rails and she had to smile at the look of worry and frustration on his face. for her? He was worried for her? It was. an odd feeling. She felt at home again, the way Lucca used worry over her getting a scratch on her elbow or a cut on her arm. worry. She didn't like for her to worry, Serge shouldn't do it either. he wouldn't have to! She would get through this no matter what.
Pain and a wave of cold now surrounded her body, she had hit the ocean, back first, involuntarily she gulped a mouthful of sea water, her lungs already starting to cough it up. She had to get out, to live. she had to!
"Kid!" he yelled over the railing, he caught site of her seconds before she hit the salty water. The waves were to strong, maybe she was still alive, but she couldn't survive alone with waves like that. he had to-
"What do you live for?" came a voice behind him. He turned to face Lynx, or the shadow of Lynx, whoever he was, a murderer, as Kid had called him, yes he was just that.
"What are you willing to die for?" Lynx spoke again looking at the railing. Serge thought about his last sentence. 'what are you willing to die for?' to die for? Kid? Would he give his life for hers? Practically a stranger he had met just a day ago, were his feelings toward her so strong already that he was willing to die for her? What were his feelings for her? Questions without answers were interrupted by Lynx's voice again.
"I've been waiting for you Serge. waiting a long, long time"
Serge looked at him confused, on his guard, not knowing what was going to happen.
"Now come to me. the Assassin of time. THE CHRONO TRIGGER!"
Serge's brows knotted in confusion, he understood less and less as Lynx continued to talk.
"Come to me Serge."
Serge looked at the feline beast through narrow eyes, what was he talking about? Come to him? He had to be insane! He would never go near someone as dishonorable as to attack with a trick weapon, and at two unprepared women. Never.
He looked at Lynx with angry determined eyes, shaking his head not even believing Lynx would ask such a thing. then without hesitation he put a hand on the rail, lifting the rest of his body over it.
"N-no!" he heard Lynx yell at him.
The salty air stung his eyes and he felt his stomach go up to his throat seeing the sea under him, but fear didn't have a place in his mind now, he only thought of one person.
Kid. ~ His eyes opened suddenly. He was again, in strange surroundings, a soft straw bed under him and a wooden roof over him. His head was a little unfocused as he sat up and was finally on his feet again.
"You're finally awake. If you're looking for your friends, they're outside." the voice of an elder woman surprised Serge a bit and he turned to face her.
She wore a smile and had lovely blue eyes, just like. Kid's. he nodded at the woman and ran for the door. Trying to remember what had happened last night. He remembered crashing into the water, and searching, seeing Nikki fall beside him. then someone yelling from the coast.
"Oi Serge! Finally woke up eh?"
He had never been so pleased to hear a woman's voice. it was her. she was fine. she was there, her characteristic smirk, her bangs getting in her eyes, arms crossed, childish blue eyes looking into his. He let out a breath he didn't know he was holding in and felt a smile tug at his lips.
"Give yer thanks to Korcha, he's the one that saved us after we fell off the cliff." She continued
"No sweat." Serge noticed the slim boy a few feet away from him "it's just part of my job as a ferryman, but I have to admit you caught me by surprise when you came fallin' from the sky. You're lucky that it was the sea thatCHA fell into an not the rocks." He said to Serge
Serge nodded and smiled at the boy, truly grateful for saving them.
"But jeez Serge your such a wuss!" continued Kid, she looked at him, with disapproval in her eyes and. pink cheeks.
"How could you get knocked out by such a short fall?" Serge looked at her carefully and saw her cheeks really were pink. He looked down at her stomach to see thin blood stained bandages. Worry came to his face again as Kid looked down at herself as well. She tried for a smile, although she didn't know what came out.
"As for me. a little graze like this." her breathing started to get jagged "isn't enough to." she clutched her side and bent forward. "knock. me. down." her knees finally gave way and she fell on her right side, making her wince.
Serge ran immediately to her side placing an arm over her shoulder. Korcha went as well placing a skinny hand on Kid's forehead.
"Oh man, she's burning up!"
Serge looked at Kid, watching as she took in deep, jagged breaths through her mouth, her eyes shut in pain, hand still over her right side, her body trembling. He felt awful. This was all his fault, if he had called out to her sooner, she could have avoided it. it was his fault.
He took one of her hands in his and gave it a squeeze, not receiving any particular reaction from her.
"There's a clinic nearby, we have to take her, come on, I need your help too!" said Korcha taking Kid's shoulders. Nikki approached and knelt down beside Kid as well. But both Nikki and Korcha stepped away as Serge took her in both his arms lifting her off the ground. Allowing her head to fall on his shoulder.
"Which way.?" he simply asked Korcha
"Uh. over here." said Korcha leading the way.
Serge followed with a very silent Nikki behind him. ~ "Doc! Hey anyone here?" yelled Korcha as they stepped into the small hut.
The nurse who was arranging a few things in the back turned to look at the party.
"Oh my. She doesn't look good. Doctor!" she said eyeing the girl in Serge's arms
Moments later the doctor stuck his head out from the room adjacent to the one they were in.
"Yes? Is there a problem?"
"Doctor we have a patient in a very serious condition." Said the nurse then to Serge "You can put her on that bed over there honey."
Serge made his way towards a bed near a large window to his right, and gently set her down, worry and guilt invaded him still seeing her ragged breathing and trembling body.
"Woah, nasty wound" said the doctor approaching "What happened?"
"Long story short doc, she got stabbed." Interrupted Nikki
"When?" asked the doctor taking off the stained bandages revealing a still open puncture.
"Last night."
"Last night? Why didn't you bring her sooner?"
"We were out at sea doc. can you just. cure her?" asked Nikki again
"She fell in the sea didn't she? The wound didn't get infected due to the large amount of salt in the water, that's good, but I don't understand why she's in so much pain, she did loose some blood, but she wouldn't be like this because of that. it would make her weak and, she's shaking."
The doctor seemed to be getting more worried by the second, Serge could see the change in his face when he spoke.
"So why is she.?" he began
"It's a poison."
"a poison? Well we have antidote." said Nikki
"No no. you can't cure her with an ordinary antidote. it's something stronger than that. she's. she has fever. trembling and from what I can see is in pain. cold limbs. high pulse, her side is throbbing around the wound due to the strong circulation of blood. dammit." said the doctor taking a had to his mouth.
"What is it?" asked Serge
"I have to close the wound first, put some pressure on it and clean it, she doesn't need to loose anymore blood or get an infection." he took Kid 's shoulders and lifted her up, allowing the nurse to take off her outer red shirt, after that she went to a cabinet nearby and retrieved two bottles, an injection and bandages.
Serge watched Kid's teeth clench as the nurse dabbed some liquid over the open flesh and couldn't help but feel guilty again, the doctor meanwhile was filling the needle with the contents of the smaller bottle. once ready he took the long needle and very slowly and carefully pierced the inside of her arm, at the level of her elbow. He looked up at the party.
"Could you excuse us for just a few minutes, we have to change her." He said
Nikki and Korcha nodded as the three men exited the room silently. It took him about ten minutes before all the medicine was in her system. He called them back in to see Kid in a long white gown, a bit more relaxed than a while ago, her eyes were no longer squeezing shut, and her jaw was relaxed, as well as the rest of her body. but she was still shaking slightly.
"Is she ok now?" asked Korcha
"We put some disinfectant on her wound" the doctor said "And I gave her something for the pain."
"But.?" asked Nikki speaking Serge's mind.
The doctor taking some thick yellow blankets and covering Kid up to her neck, then finally he turned to face her worried friends.
"The patient seems to have been poisoned with Hydra Venom. I'd say the most she has to live is about two days."
Two days. to live? She was going to die? Serge looked at the doctor in disbelief.
"If we had some Hydra Humour, we would be able to neutralise the poison."
So there was a cure. there was a chance?
"Doc, if we find this Hydra Humour, we can save this girl?" asked Korcha
Serge and Nikki both looked at the doctor for his answer, with nothing left to do but hope.
"Yes. but, that's impossible."
Nikki frowned, Serge simply looked at the doctor waiting for his explanation. There had to be a good reason they couldn't do it, but no matter what the reason he would get past it.
"Hydras are now extinct on El Nido."
"What do you mean extinct? What's going on?" asked Korcha again
Serge barely heard Korcha's words as he felt his very spirit collapse. Extinct? Then, how would they save Kid? Was there no way to do it? Was this it? She couldn't die. he had barely even known her, and now this. all hope was gone. why did it have to happen so soon? And, to her? Why did she have to be the one? While these questions with no answer flooded his mind he barely heard the doctor and nurse's explanation as to why the Hydras were now extinct.
"Is there no way to find this humour?" the familiar voice of Nikki brought him back to the current situation "If we cross the sea to the mainland, there might be a chance right?"
The doctor looked at Nikki then down at the bed Kid was now sleeping in
"That. is not possible."
The three men flinched at his answer, their hope being ripped to shreds
"The currents of El Nido are extremely dangerous this time of year, it is highly improbable to cross the sea, unless you are on a large vessel, and even if you manage to get there, the chances of finding the Hydra Humour are bleak. there is, not much time."
the party simply stared at the doctor, not really believing there was no way out of something as serious as this.
"Doctor?" the nurse said cautiously
without notice the doctor rapidly began to walk out of the room, pushing Korcha aside
"Hey where are you going? Nothing's been resolved yet!" protested Korcha
The doctor stopped without looking back at them "Excuse me. I need to be alone for a while."
Nothing was left to do but watch the hippie man exit the room. Nikki turned to Serge, frightfully serious
"Serge. what are we going to do? Kid is going to die if we leave her like this."
As if he didn't already know, the thought was eating him alive, this was all his fault, they had teamed up for the wrong reason, if she would have gone alone to the mansion she probably would have made it out the same way, without having to worry for them, they caused her too much trouble. His hand made his way to his forehead, she couldn't die.. He wouldn't be responsible for the death of a young woman he barely met two days ago, and yet had had her friendship since the moment she had made her first wise crack at him for her being cute, he already cared for her as more than a friend and even though that was ridiculous it was true, he didn't know why or how but he did care for her, and it didn't make any sense.
"Is this some kind of joke? Wait a second, I'll go get the doctor."
Apparently Serge wasn't the only one with strange feelings for Kid. Korcha had met her that same day. and already he was fixed up on her. maybe she had something.
"Woah!" Korcha jumped back into the room "Who the hell are you?" he said
"Whatz zis? Non apologiez for bumping into moi? Oh la la! Don't you know any mannerz?"
The voice was awfully familiar. last night. he had heard it last night, the girl that looked like a harlequin. as if reading his mind the girl walked into the room as if she had just been announced, she looked around and finally focused on Kid's bed.
"Ha ha! She iz down for ze count, just az I t'ought."
Serge frowned.
"Serge mon ami, why don't we just leave her be?"
"Who are you and what's with the strange costume?" interrupted Korcha, just as well, Serge was about to say something he wouldn't normally say to a girl.
"Se taire! I 'ave no buziness wit no chiken-hawk. I am 'aveing a converzation wit Serge. You are bothering moi, so keep your mouth shut!"
"Why you! I ain't gonna letCHA barge in here and get away with all the stuff you said! You've made me mad! I'll show ya some manners, I ain't gonna cut you any slack just because you're a girl!"
"Try if you dare.I am not so weak as to be caught by a chicken hawk." Harle said slyly
"You've got some nerve! Yer gonna regret it. Charge!"
Korcha ran to her, head first then almost tripped when the Harlequin disappeared before their very eyes.
"Dammit, where'd she go?" he asked scanning the room
"Ahahaha! You are amusing! Such a simpleton, it'z so much fun playing jokes on you."
Serge followed the sound of her voice over to Kid's bed and saw her re- appear, a wide smirk on her face. He took a nervous step forward, she was after all working for Lynx, and she wasn't right hand just for being pretty. He wished she would get away from Kid's bed
"I was only here to see how she was doing, but I had fun while I was at it."
She turned to look at the sleeping Kid and smiled again, Serge was not even blinking, too afraid that if he lost her from sight she would do something to Kid. She startled him, quickly turning to face him.
"So long Serge. au revoir mon ami. please dream of moi every night oui?"
blowing a final kiss towards him she leap backward into the air, and disappeared. He stood tense a few more seconds wondering if she was really gone.
"She's a loon. I just don't get her. yo Serge, are all your friends like this?"
Serge shook his head "She's not."
He was interrupted by the sound of a soft moan coming from Kid
"S-Serge.."
She was awake. she was fine. for now at least.
"Go talk to her Serge!" urged Korcha
He did as told and kneeled down next to her bed. She had a look in her eyes he had never seen before. he didn't like it. sadness. It didn't suit her. she swallowed hard before continuing.
"Serge. I'll leave this. with you. it's my. favorite, amulet."
She took a shaky hand from out of the covers and gave him something that looked like a small purple bag. He took it brushing her cold delicate fingers. Then he looked at her again with the same sad eyes she had.
"Remember. what. the prophet. said. Serge." she took in a deep breath and continued.
"Where. did. it all start. where. do angels. loose their. way."
She was talking about last night. the Time Prophet they had encountered before their fight with Marcy. she was asking him to continue his mission, without her.
"Try. to remember. Serge."
She smiled the slightest bit, still with sad eyes, as if trying to tell him not to worry, then took in another deep breath.
"I'm feeling. a bit. tired. I'm gonna. rest up. for a. while."
She could no longer keep her already drooping eyes opened and finally gave into the fatigue. Serge simply watched as she went into an uncomfortable sleep once again. He took in a deep breath and got up, staring at the amulet she had given him.
"You heard the Doc Serge. there are no more Hydras in this world, and on top of that there's no way to get to the mainland, and El Nido isn't that small a place. are you going to take a one in a million chance, to search for this thing, just to save a girl you barely even know?"
Serge looked to Korcha, then at Kid again. he barely even knew? That wasn't true. he hadn't known her for very long, but. he knew her, she had let him see who she really was her, and he was grateful to her for that, due to the fact that she never let anyone else do it. He was the exception. he vaguely wondered why. But that didn't matter, as he said before, he would not be responsible for her death.
"Hey whatCHA gonna do?"
Serge looked to Korcha with determined eyes, he had never wanted to do something with so much force before, the thought frightened him and inspired him at once.
"I'll find a way to save her."
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Nikki give a knowing smile, that then turned into a smirk. Korcha as well seemed to have gotten his hope back with that little phrase.
"Alrighty then. I'll come along with ya." he said
Huh? Serge looked the skinny kid over. he had a crush on Kid. that was a little more than obvious. but he wouldn't mind, they were all after the same goal and three was better than two.
"Um. by the way. do you even have a clue to where to start looking?"
Damn. he had forgotten about the whole Hydra situation. His hand clutched his forehead again, thinking about a possible solution, there had to be one. He had promised himself he would save Kid, and he would do anything to keep his promise.
Turns out they had a small but effective lead, as the nurse reminded Korcha they could go see the shaman. Not really knowing what they would discover, they agreed. There was no quick and easy way to do this, but there had to be a way none the less, be it the hardest one, he would take on anything.
Serge actually was happy to hear the news, this was something at least. maybe it could work. They went outside and it was decided they would go seek the Shaman's advice, afterwards they would get prepared and leave with Korcha to Termina.
The shaman revealed the amulet had great power, and that there was a way to get to Serge's original world again, where Hydra's weren't extinct. Serge could not have been happier with the news. Their only lead had turned out to be the right one, luck was definitely with them. After gathering some information, weapons and elements, they met up with Korcha at the dock.
"Are you ready to go? He asked seeing them approach
"Yes." said Serge
Korcha lifted an eyebrow and looked at him. "Are you really sure? Don'tCHA dare tell me you want to come back later, think about it carefully are you positively sure?" he asked again
Serge hesitated, he had new elements, and even upgraded his swallow, but there was one thing he did want to do before he left.
"Just one more minute." he said
"Then get yourself ready. Someone's life depends on you so hurry up! Geez, you've got no sense of urgency!"
Serge smiled and looked to his left, maybe he didn't, but the reason he was going to take a little longer, was the someone in question. He walked over to the clinic entrance and made his way towards Kid's room.
The doctor was now over her again, Serge stepped up next to him, also contemplating Kids sleeping face, she looked different asleep than she did when she was with him, when they were walking together she seemed so strong a person, someone who could always be there. now she seemed to be, vulnerable and delicate. he liked both sides of her.
"I'll do whatever I can." the doctors voice rang in his ears. "You dudes go do whatever you can for her. To be perfectly honest without the antidote, her chances of survival are close to zilch, but we cannot give up without a fight."
The doctor turned and smiled at Serge, a strange goofy smile, Serge only smiled back, he took one final long look at Kid 'I'll save you.' he said to her silently. He didn't notice the doctor's smile widen or Nikki smirk at him. Then simply made his way to the door again and was held back by the nurse
"We'll do every thing we can. don't give up hope." she said
He simply smiled and planned to do just that. for her.
~~
"She holding up quite well in spite of herself, strong little dudete. um listen could you take over for just a bit, we're out of disinfectant right? I'll go get some and be back real soon."
"Yes of course. you could also use some rest doctor, take a light nap."
"No, I'll be fine, just watch her while I'm gone will ya?"
"Of course."
The nurse watched the doctor exit the room, not as pessimistic as the last time. She was glad, the fellow's spirit could be broken real easily by his patients, and this girl was no exception. True, she was holding up unlike anyone she had ever seen, but the effects of Hydra poison were almost always irreversible without the antidote. she could see very little hope in such short time the patient had left.
The nurse took a seat on the small stool next to the bed and watched the young lady, no later had she sat down Kid began to stir. She gave soft weak moans before her eyes finally fluttered open. She looked weakly at the nurse, and she simply smiled back.
"Where's. Serge?" she croaked
"Serge?" asked the nurse
Kid nodded and slowly continued "Red. bandanna. deep. blue eyes."
"Oh the boy who brought you here?"
Kid simply looked at the nurse, and she smiled again "You didn't know?"
Kid shook her head. "Guess. I was. out."
The nurse nodded.
"So where. is he? Can I. talk to 'im?"
"Oh he's gone, left a couple of hours ago actually. he." the nursed paused seeing the disappointed look in Kid's eyes
"He. left?"
"Oh but don't be sad honey. he'll be back"
Now she looked confused "He's. coming. back? why?"
"Well for you honey! Why else would he have gone to find the antidote?"
Kid blushed lightly "He. left. to save. me?"
"Of course. he wouldn't have left if not for that reason."
Kid lay there, still breathing in short ragged breaths, trying to control the blood that rushed to her face, she didn't like blushing, it made her feel dizzy. Why would he go out of his way to save her? He had much more important things to do. just to save a..... friend?
"don't you know.?" asked the nurse leaning in towards her
"Know. What?"
The nurse smiled. "Nothing sweety. you just rest now. if you want to see him again all you have to do is sleep. that's your part. just rest now."
Kid in spite of herself closed her eyes. "He's. an idiot."
The nurse simply listened.
"He'll never find it. he's just. wasting. his time. with me. I only. slow him. down."
"He doesn't seem to think so. In fact he thought the idea of leaving you like this was simply preposterous."
"Did he. say that?" she asked blushing again
"Not with his mouth."
Kid's brow furrowed. She hadn't understood again. 'Kids.' the nurse thought.
"What's your name sweety?"
"Um. they call me. Kid."
"Suits you." The nurse giggled "Now rest up Kid. I promise he'll be back."
"I still. think. he's an idiot." she smiled
"Would you do the same for him?"
Kid lay there a few seconds then opened her eyes looking at the nurse. "Got me. there."
The nurse smiled
"Only. I wouldn't do it. to help. just a friend. but, something. more. whereas. he did."
"Are you sure about that?"
Kid looked at the nurse once more. Confusion and a little hope in her eyes.
"Now that's enough! The doctor will have my blood if he knows I'm keeping you up like this. you just rest now, and don't worry. he'll be back and you'll get better, ok?"
Kid swallowed a lump in her throat and nodded. The nurse did as well and got up, securing the covers up to her neck again. Then she went off to check on some things.
"Why is. the idiot. so damn good lookin'?"
The nurse giggled and exited the room, leaving Kid alone to her thoughts.
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The ground under Serge shone green as the air above him began to increment it's speed, forming two saucers that then darted forward and sliced at the serpent like creature.
Razzly, the small fairy they had saved then lifted her wand as green light shone from under her as well. She gave a twirl with her wand in hand, a huge star forming over her, that then came down with incredible force over the Hydra.
It bent over. It had weakened considerably. now however it was it's turn to attack. Something like yellow gas shot from it's mouth aiming for all three of them, Razzly was the only one who managed to dodge it, for the best, as a green innate it probably would have knocked her out.
Korcha was now in the same state as the Hydra but none the less attacked, green energy surrounded the ground he was on, and thick green vines shot out from the ground under the Hydra, causing much damage. It was Serge's turn now, and time to end this.
White energy shot out from under him and he shot towards the Hydra, in less than a second he was behind the Hydra having sliced it with a powerful blade strike. He returned to his place and watched the Hydra call out in pain, then fall hard on the ground.
He breathed out a sigh of relief and wiped his brow, he really hated to kill the last one left in his world, but to save Kid, he would be willing to sacrifice anything, even himself, a Hydra was no obstacle either. he stepped over to the dead animal and extracted some thick green liquid from it's side.
Then they headed back towards Guldove. they had taken enough time. Thanks to Razzly he found out that the Hydra had had some babies in her womb, so they wouldn't die out, all the better. But that's really not what concerned him now.
~~
Serge waited, in the small wooden hut, he had never been so impatient in his life, what was taking so long? He only had to make a medicine, and.
"It's already close to nightfall." Said Razzly
Serge looked outside the window to see the sky changing from a flaming orange to a deep blue, she was right. the door to Kid's room went ajar and Serge turned to see the doctor emerge, apparently tired.
"How is she? Will she be alright?" asked Korcha beating Serge to it.
The doctor looked around the room to anxious faces then smiled giving a thumbs up. "Yes, she has passed the critical period, there are no signs of complications from the poison."
Sighs of relief and nervous chuckles could be heard in the room. Serge simply closed his eyes and took a deep breath taking in what the doctor had just said, he felt a huge weight lift off him and for the first time in a long time, smiled.
"The girl has held up well, but only thanks to you dudes. You have done the impossible by finding the antidote. I still cannot believe it." said the doctor that same goofy smile on his face again.
He looked from Korcha, to Nikki, then to Razzly and finally to Serge "You. with the red bandanna, you're Serge correct?"
Serge nodded not sure of the question
"She would like to speak with you. It'll be a little while longer before she falls asleep from the anaesthetic, will you speak with her dude?"
She wanted to speak to him? He nodded. The doctor did as well and led him into the next room.
"I will be in the room next door. so call me when you need me and do not forget that even though the poison is gone she has not completely recovered." he warned
Serge nodded and the doctor smiled at him. "Well then. catch you later dude." he said turning to the door.
He took in a deep breath and looked to Kid's bed. She was sleeping, odd, he thought the doctor said it would still be a few more minutes till she fell asleep. he thought of just waiting till tomorrow to talk to her but finally decided to go over, after all he too wanted to see her again.
He walked up to her bed and kneeled beside her, as he had done the first time he promised to save her.
"Kid." he whispered
She slowly turned her head and opened her eyes to greet him with a smile
"Hehe. you've become bloody handsome while I was out of it." she smirked
he gave the smallest smile, and then became solemn again. How could she still smile at him after all he had done to her?
"I don't know all the details. but I heard what happened from the nurse." her face softened "Looks like there's been a lot goin on while I was asleep. I guess it proves that you can take care of yerself now eh?"
How could it be that he had almost lost her? If they had come a few hours later. she would have.
"Oi Serge." she said a bit groggily "Ya did good mate. why don't ya look cheerful for a change?"
He looked away trying his best to give her a smile. She gave a small sigh as she suspected what was going on in his head.
"Ha! I would've been alright without any antidote at all!" she said, her voice cracking from having gone so long without speaking. She held down her smile.
"Struth. now I owe ya one." she said with half closed eyes
He looked up to see her lids come over her cheerful blue eyes again. And her face relax.
"Serge." she whispered "thanks."
He looked sadly at her, even after her breathing became soft and deep. Then placed a soft hand over hers. This had been too close. all because of him. When they met, she said she would protect him from all the 'bloody bastards' who wanted a fight with him. Now the papers were switched. She had done enough for him, and now it was his obligation. his choice to protect her, at all cost.
~*~
-_-' don't kill me... I promise never to make such a long chapter again.. well at least not 17 damn pages! ¬¬ maybe 13 though.. ^^ hehehehe, well if you like long chapeters tell me, and if you don't. tell me.. and that's all cuz even though you've probably read longer chapters than this, you've never read one in MY story. so, you're probably tired so.bye!
Guldove
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"Are you willing to jump to your death?" Lynx's cold voice rang in their ears
Nikki fidgeted uncomfortably, and Serge's brow furrowed. Kid looked form side to side then to the 'hostage' in her arms. Taking a step back she looked over the balcony, she was never a heights person, and it was a long way down, but, nothing that could kill them. and there seemed to be no other way. maybe.
Serge stared into Lynx's eyes and saw they were full of malice, the small smile that tugged at his lips made him even more edgy. A glint of silver was all he saw as his hand moved rapidly from his side, to the inside of his clothes. A dagger. It was flying through the air before he knew what had happened, aiming at someone. at Kid!
"Kid!" he extended his arm out, trying in vain to prevent something he knew would turn out for the worse.
Kid's braid snapped turning her head quickly as her eyes caught site of the dagger,
"Look out!" without turning her body she pushed out her arms, not quite knowing why she had done this until she saw Riddel sprawl out on the floor. The second Riddle hit the floor, the dagger hit it's mark as well.
Anger, pain and fear hit Kid with the same force as the dagger. 'That bastard wanted to get me! Risking Riddel's life in the process. Stupid beast!' Her legs gave way at the intense wave of pain and she crouched, clutching her stinging side. 'No!' her mind screamed, she couldn't give up now! There was still her mission, her vengeance, their escape out of here. and Serge. he was important too. why so much, she didn't know.but. she had to get up.
Still clutching her side with her right hand she forced her legs to extend. One eyes still shut and breathing deeply she stood, taking a look around her. Riddle to her side had her arms extended towards her, as if wanting to help in some way. ironic. Viper, Karsh and the two dragoons had an expression of amaze and confusion towards her. Probably asking themselves why she had done it, but hey. she was a thief, not a murderer. Nikki looked at her with similar expressions, only he was worried about her.
Then she looked to her left. and he was. she almost pitied Serge. A look of utter horror and worry replaced his solemn tranquil face. She didn't know if he wanted to scream or cry or just stare at her. She looked into his eyes and saw something she had never seen in Serge, and even not knowing him, knew it was something out of place in this innocent boy. Something he should not feel. Rage.
Her jaw clenched as another wave of pain spread through her, she staggered back a few paces now with both hands on her abdomen.
She heard a gasp from Riddel and someone's footsteps running towards her, then fading away. Opening her eyes she saw something that instead of scaring her, made her terribly sad and utterly disappointed. She hadn't even felt the ledge under her body, but there it was, above her, getting further and further away.
Serge appeared over the rails and she had to smile at the look of worry and frustration on his face. for her? He was worried for her? It was. an odd feeling. She felt at home again, the way Lucca used worry over her getting a scratch on her elbow or a cut on her arm. worry. She didn't like for her to worry, Serge shouldn't do it either. he wouldn't have to! She would get through this no matter what.
Pain and a wave of cold now surrounded her body, she had hit the ocean, back first, involuntarily she gulped a mouthful of sea water, her lungs already starting to cough it up. She had to get out, to live. she had to!
"Kid!" he yelled over the railing, he caught site of her seconds before she hit the salty water. The waves were to strong, maybe she was still alive, but she couldn't survive alone with waves like that. he had to-
"What do you live for?" came a voice behind him. He turned to face Lynx, or the shadow of Lynx, whoever he was, a murderer, as Kid had called him, yes he was just that.
"What are you willing to die for?" Lynx spoke again looking at the railing. Serge thought about his last sentence. 'what are you willing to die for?' to die for? Kid? Would he give his life for hers? Practically a stranger he had met just a day ago, were his feelings toward her so strong already that he was willing to die for her? What were his feelings for her? Questions without answers were interrupted by Lynx's voice again.
"I've been waiting for you Serge. waiting a long, long time"
Serge looked at him confused, on his guard, not knowing what was going to happen.
"Now come to me. the Assassin of time. THE CHRONO TRIGGER!"
Serge's brows knotted in confusion, he understood less and less as Lynx continued to talk.
"Come to me Serge."
Serge looked at the feline beast through narrow eyes, what was he talking about? Come to him? He had to be insane! He would never go near someone as dishonorable as to attack with a trick weapon, and at two unprepared women. Never.
He looked at Lynx with angry determined eyes, shaking his head not even believing Lynx would ask such a thing. then without hesitation he put a hand on the rail, lifting the rest of his body over it.
"N-no!" he heard Lynx yell at him.
The salty air stung his eyes and he felt his stomach go up to his throat seeing the sea under him, but fear didn't have a place in his mind now, he only thought of one person.
Kid. ~ His eyes opened suddenly. He was again, in strange surroundings, a soft straw bed under him and a wooden roof over him. His head was a little unfocused as he sat up and was finally on his feet again.
"You're finally awake. If you're looking for your friends, they're outside." the voice of an elder woman surprised Serge a bit and he turned to face her.
She wore a smile and had lovely blue eyes, just like. Kid's. he nodded at the woman and ran for the door. Trying to remember what had happened last night. He remembered crashing into the water, and searching, seeing Nikki fall beside him. then someone yelling from the coast.
"Oi Serge! Finally woke up eh?"
He had never been so pleased to hear a woman's voice. it was her. she was fine. she was there, her characteristic smirk, her bangs getting in her eyes, arms crossed, childish blue eyes looking into his. He let out a breath he didn't know he was holding in and felt a smile tug at his lips.
"Give yer thanks to Korcha, he's the one that saved us after we fell off the cliff." She continued
"No sweat." Serge noticed the slim boy a few feet away from him "it's just part of my job as a ferryman, but I have to admit you caught me by surprise when you came fallin' from the sky. You're lucky that it was the sea thatCHA fell into an not the rocks." He said to Serge
Serge nodded and smiled at the boy, truly grateful for saving them.
"But jeez Serge your such a wuss!" continued Kid, she looked at him, with disapproval in her eyes and. pink cheeks.
"How could you get knocked out by such a short fall?" Serge looked at her carefully and saw her cheeks really were pink. He looked down at her stomach to see thin blood stained bandages. Worry came to his face again as Kid looked down at herself as well. She tried for a smile, although she didn't know what came out.
"As for me. a little graze like this." her breathing started to get jagged "isn't enough to." she clutched her side and bent forward. "knock. me. down." her knees finally gave way and she fell on her right side, making her wince.
Serge ran immediately to her side placing an arm over her shoulder. Korcha went as well placing a skinny hand on Kid's forehead.
"Oh man, she's burning up!"
Serge looked at Kid, watching as she took in deep, jagged breaths through her mouth, her eyes shut in pain, hand still over her right side, her body trembling. He felt awful. This was all his fault, if he had called out to her sooner, she could have avoided it. it was his fault.
He took one of her hands in his and gave it a squeeze, not receiving any particular reaction from her.
"There's a clinic nearby, we have to take her, come on, I need your help too!" said Korcha taking Kid's shoulders. Nikki approached and knelt down beside Kid as well. But both Nikki and Korcha stepped away as Serge took her in both his arms lifting her off the ground. Allowing her head to fall on his shoulder.
"Which way.?" he simply asked Korcha
"Uh. over here." said Korcha leading the way.
Serge followed with a very silent Nikki behind him. ~ "Doc! Hey anyone here?" yelled Korcha as they stepped into the small hut.
The nurse who was arranging a few things in the back turned to look at the party.
"Oh my. She doesn't look good. Doctor!" she said eyeing the girl in Serge's arms
Moments later the doctor stuck his head out from the room adjacent to the one they were in.
"Yes? Is there a problem?"
"Doctor we have a patient in a very serious condition." Said the nurse then to Serge "You can put her on that bed over there honey."
Serge made his way towards a bed near a large window to his right, and gently set her down, worry and guilt invaded him still seeing her ragged breathing and trembling body.
"Woah, nasty wound" said the doctor approaching "What happened?"
"Long story short doc, she got stabbed." Interrupted Nikki
"When?" asked the doctor taking off the stained bandages revealing a still open puncture.
"Last night."
"Last night? Why didn't you bring her sooner?"
"We were out at sea doc. can you just. cure her?" asked Nikki again
"She fell in the sea didn't she? The wound didn't get infected due to the large amount of salt in the water, that's good, but I don't understand why she's in so much pain, she did loose some blood, but she wouldn't be like this because of that. it would make her weak and, she's shaking."
The doctor seemed to be getting more worried by the second, Serge could see the change in his face when he spoke.
"So why is she.?" he began
"It's a poison."
"a poison? Well we have antidote." said Nikki
"No no. you can't cure her with an ordinary antidote. it's something stronger than that. she's. she has fever. trembling and from what I can see is in pain. cold limbs. high pulse, her side is throbbing around the wound due to the strong circulation of blood. dammit." said the doctor taking a had to his mouth.
"What is it?" asked Serge
"I have to close the wound first, put some pressure on it and clean it, she doesn't need to loose anymore blood or get an infection." he took Kid 's shoulders and lifted her up, allowing the nurse to take off her outer red shirt, after that she went to a cabinet nearby and retrieved two bottles, an injection and bandages.
Serge watched Kid's teeth clench as the nurse dabbed some liquid over the open flesh and couldn't help but feel guilty again, the doctor meanwhile was filling the needle with the contents of the smaller bottle. once ready he took the long needle and very slowly and carefully pierced the inside of her arm, at the level of her elbow. He looked up at the party.
"Could you excuse us for just a few minutes, we have to change her." He said
Nikki and Korcha nodded as the three men exited the room silently. It took him about ten minutes before all the medicine was in her system. He called them back in to see Kid in a long white gown, a bit more relaxed than a while ago, her eyes were no longer squeezing shut, and her jaw was relaxed, as well as the rest of her body. but she was still shaking slightly.
"Is she ok now?" asked Korcha
"We put some disinfectant on her wound" the doctor said "And I gave her something for the pain."
"But.?" asked Nikki speaking Serge's mind.
The doctor taking some thick yellow blankets and covering Kid up to her neck, then finally he turned to face her worried friends.
"The patient seems to have been poisoned with Hydra Venom. I'd say the most she has to live is about two days."
Two days. to live? She was going to die? Serge looked at the doctor in disbelief.
"If we had some Hydra Humour, we would be able to neutralise the poison."
So there was a cure. there was a chance?
"Doc, if we find this Hydra Humour, we can save this girl?" asked Korcha
Serge and Nikki both looked at the doctor for his answer, with nothing left to do but hope.
"Yes. but, that's impossible."
Nikki frowned, Serge simply looked at the doctor waiting for his explanation. There had to be a good reason they couldn't do it, but no matter what the reason he would get past it.
"Hydras are now extinct on El Nido."
"What do you mean extinct? What's going on?" asked Korcha again
Serge barely heard Korcha's words as he felt his very spirit collapse. Extinct? Then, how would they save Kid? Was there no way to do it? Was this it? She couldn't die. he had barely even known her, and now this. all hope was gone. why did it have to happen so soon? And, to her? Why did she have to be the one? While these questions with no answer flooded his mind he barely heard the doctor and nurse's explanation as to why the Hydras were now extinct.
"Is there no way to find this humour?" the familiar voice of Nikki brought him back to the current situation "If we cross the sea to the mainland, there might be a chance right?"
The doctor looked at Nikki then down at the bed Kid was now sleeping in
"That. is not possible."
The three men flinched at his answer, their hope being ripped to shreds
"The currents of El Nido are extremely dangerous this time of year, it is highly improbable to cross the sea, unless you are on a large vessel, and even if you manage to get there, the chances of finding the Hydra Humour are bleak. there is, not much time."
the party simply stared at the doctor, not really believing there was no way out of something as serious as this.
"Doctor?" the nurse said cautiously
without notice the doctor rapidly began to walk out of the room, pushing Korcha aside
"Hey where are you going? Nothing's been resolved yet!" protested Korcha
The doctor stopped without looking back at them "Excuse me. I need to be alone for a while."
Nothing was left to do but watch the hippie man exit the room. Nikki turned to Serge, frightfully serious
"Serge. what are we going to do? Kid is going to die if we leave her like this."
As if he didn't already know, the thought was eating him alive, this was all his fault, they had teamed up for the wrong reason, if she would have gone alone to the mansion she probably would have made it out the same way, without having to worry for them, they caused her too much trouble. His hand made his way to his forehead, she couldn't die.. He wouldn't be responsible for the death of a young woman he barely met two days ago, and yet had had her friendship since the moment she had made her first wise crack at him for her being cute, he already cared for her as more than a friend and even though that was ridiculous it was true, he didn't know why or how but he did care for her, and it didn't make any sense.
"Is this some kind of joke? Wait a second, I'll go get the doctor."
Apparently Serge wasn't the only one with strange feelings for Kid. Korcha had met her that same day. and already he was fixed up on her. maybe she had something.
"Woah!" Korcha jumped back into the room "Who the hell are you?" he said
"Whatz zis? Non apologiez for bumping into moi? Oh la la! Don't you know any mannerz?"
The voice was awfully familiar. last night. he had heard it last night, the girl that looked like a harlequin. as if reading his mind the girl walked into the room as if she had just been announced, she looked around and finally focused on Kid's bed.
"Ha ha! She iz down for ze count, just az I t'ought."
Serge frowned.
"Serge mon ami, why don't we just leave her be?"
"Who are you and what's with the strange costume?" interrupted Korcha, just as well, Serge was about to say something he wouldn't normally say to a girl.
"Se taire! I 'ave no buziness wit no chiken-hawk. I am 'aveing a converzation wit Serge. You are bothering moi, so keep your mouth shut!"
"Why you! I ain't gonna letCHA barge in here and get away with all the stuff you said! You've made me mad! I'll show ya some manners, I ain't gonna cut you any slack just because you're a girl!"
"Try if you dare.I am not so weak as to be caught by a chicken hawk." Harle said slyly
"You've got some nerve! Yer gonna regret it. Charge!"
Korcha ran to her, head first then almost tripped when the Harlequin disappeared before their very eyes.
"Dammit, where'd she go?" he asked scanning the room
"Ahahaha! You are amusing! Such a simpleton, it'z so much fun playing jokes on you."
Serge followed the sound of her voice over to Kid's bed and saw her re- appear, a wide smirk on her face. He took a nervous step forward, she was after all working for Lynx, and she wasn't right hand just for being pretty. He wished she would get away from Kid's bed
"I was only here to see how she was doing, but I had fun while I was at it."
She turned to look at the sleeping Kid and smiled again, Serge was not even blinking, too afraid that if he lost her from sight she would do something to Kid. She startled him, quickly turning to face him.
"So long Serge. au revoir mon ami. please dream of moi every night oui?"
blowing a final kiss towards him she leap backward into the air, and disappeared. He stood tense a few more seconds wondering if she was really gone.
"She's a loon. I just don't get her. yo Serge, are all your friends like this?"
Serge shook his head "She's not."
He was interrupted by the sound of a soft moan coming from Kid
"S-Serge.."
She was awake. she was fine. for now at least.
"Go talk to her Serge!" urged Korcha
He did as told and kneeled down next to her bed. She had a look in her eyes he had never seen before. he didn't like it. sadness. It didn't suit her. she swallowed hard before continuing.
"Serge. I'll leave this. with you. it's my. favorite, amulet."
She took a shaky hand from out of the covers and gave him something that looked like a small purple bag. He took it brushing her cold delicate fingers. Then he looked at her again with the same sad eyes she had.
"Remember. what. the prophet. said. Serge." she took in a deep breath and continued.
"Where. did. it all start. where. do angels. loose their. way."
She was talking about last night. the Time Prophet they had encountered before their fight with Marcy. she was asking him to continue his mission, without her.
"Try. to remember. Serge."
She smiled the slightest bit, still with sad eyes, as if trying to tell him not to worry, then took in another deep breath.
"I'm feeling. a bit. tired. I'm gonna. rest up. for a. while."
She could no longer keep her already drooping eyes opened and finally gave into the fatigue. Serge simply watched as she went into an uncomfortable sleep once again. He took in a deep breath and got up, staring at the amulet she had given him.
"You heard the Doc Serge. there are no more Hydras in this world, and on top of that there's no way to get to the mainland, and El Nido isn't that small a place. are you going to take a one in a million chance, to search for this thing, just to save a girl you barely even know?"
Serge looked to Korcha, then at Kid again. he barely even knew? That wasn't true. he hadn't known her for very long, but. he knew her, she had let him see who she really was her, and he was grateful to her for that, due to the fact that she never let anyone else do it. He was the exception. he vaguely wondered why. But that didn't matter, as he said before, he would not be responsible for her death.
"Hey whatCHA gonna do?"
Serge looked to Korcha with determined eyes, he had never wanted to do something with so much force before, the thought frightened him and inspired him at once.
"I'll find a way to save her."
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Nikki give a knowing smile, that then turned into a smirk. Korcha as well seemed to have gotten his hope back with that little phrase.
"Alrighty then. I'll come along with ya." he said
Huh? Serge looked the skinny kid over. he had a crush on Kid. that was a little more than obvious. but he wouldn't mind, they were all after the same goal and three was better than two.
"Um. by the way. do you even have a clue to where to start looking?"
Damn. he had forgotten about the whole Hydra situation. His hand clutched his forehead again, thinking about a possible solution, there had to be one. He had promised himself he would save Kid, and he would do anything to keep his promise.
Turns out they had a small but effective lead, as the nurse reminded Korcha they could go see the shaman. Not really knowing what they would discover, they agreed. There was no quick and easy way to do this, but there had to be a way none the less, be it the hardest one, he would take on anything.
Serge actually was happy to hear the news, this was something at least. maybe it could work. They went outside and it was decided they would go seek the Shaman's advice, afterwards they would get prepared and leave with Korcha to Termina.
The shaman revealed the amulet had great power, and that there was a way to get to Serge's original world again, where Hydra's weren't extinct. Serge could not have been happier with the news. Their only lead had turned out to be the right one, luck was definitely with them. After gathering some information, weapons and elements, they met up with Korcha at the dock.
"Are you ready to go? He asked seeing them approach
"Yes." said Serge
Korcha lifted an eyebrow and looked at him. "Are you really sure? Don'tCHA dare tell me you want to come back later, think about it carefully are you positively sure?" he asked again
Serge hesitated, he had new elements, and even upgraded his swallow, but there was one thing he did want to do before he left.
"Just one more minute." he said
"Then get yourself ready. Someone's life depends on you so hurry up! Geez, you've got no sense of urgency!"
Serge smiled and looked to his left, maybe he didn't, but the reason he was going to take a little longer, was the someone in question. He walked over to the clinic entrance and made his way towards Kid's room.
The doctor was now over her again, Serge stepped up next to him, also contemplating Kids sleeping face, she looked different asleep than she did when she was with him, when they were walking together she seemed so strong a person, someone who could always be there. now she seemed to be, vulnerable and delicate. he liked both sides of her.
"I'll do whatever I can." the doctors voice rang in his ears. "You dudes go do whatever you can for her. To be perfectly honest without the antidote, her chances of survival are close to zilch, but we cannot give up without a fight."
The doctor turned and smiled at Serge, a strange goofy smile, Serge only smiled back, he took one final long look at Kid 'I'll save you.' he said to her silently. He didn't notice the doctor's smile widen or Nikki smirk at him. Then simply made his way to the door again and was held back by the nurse
"We'll do every thing we can. don't give up hope." she said
He simply smiled and planned to do just that. for her.
~~
"She holding up quite well in spite of herself, strong little dudete. um listen could you take over for just a bit, we're out of disinfectant right? I'll go get some and be back real soon."
"Yes of course. you could also use some rest doctor, take a light nap."
"No, I'll be fine, just watch her while I'm gone will ya?"
"Of course."
The nurse watched the doctor exit the room, not as pessimistic as the last time. She was glad, the fellow's spirit could be broken real easily by his patients, and this girl was no exception. True, she was holding up unlike anyone she had ever seen, but the effects of Hydra poison were almost always irreversible without the antidote. she could see very little hope in such short time the patient had left.
The nurse took a seat on the small stool next to the bed and watched the young lady, no later had she sat down Kid began to stir. She gave soft weak moans before her eyes finally fluttered open. She looked weakly at the nurse, and she simply smiled back.
"Where's. Serge?" she croaked
"Serge?" asked the nurse
Kid nodded and slowly continued "Red. bandanna. deep. blue eyes."
"Oh the boy who brought you here?"
Kid simply looked at the nurse, and she smiled again "You didn't know?"
Kid shook her head. "Guess. I was. out."
The nurse nodded.
"So where. is he? Can I. talk to 'im?"
"Oh he's gone, left a couple of hours ago actually. he." the nursed paused seeing the disappointed look in Kid's eyes
"He. left?"
"Oh but don't be sad honey. he'll be back"
Now she looked confused "He's. coming. back? why?"
"Well for you honey! Why else would he have gone to find the antidote?"
Kid blushed lightly "He. left. to save. me?"
"Of course. he wouldn't have left if not for that reason."
Kid lay there, still breathing in short ragged breaths, trying to control the blood that rushed to her face, she didn't like blushing, it made her feel dizzy. Why would he go out of his way to save her? He had much more important things to do. just to save a..... friend?
"don't you know.?" asked the nurse leaning in towards her
"Know. What?"
The nurse smiled. "Nothing sweety. you just rest now. if you want to see him again all you have to do is sleep. that's your part. just rest now."
Kid in spite of herself closed her eyes. "He's. an idiot."
The nurse simply listened.
"He'll never find it. he's just. wasting. his time. with me. I only. slow him. down."
"He doesn't seem to think so. In fact he thought the idea of leaving you like this was simply preposterous."
"Did he. say that?" she asked blushing again
"Not with his mouth."
Kid's brow furrowed. She hadn't understood again. 'Kids.' the nurse thought.
"What's your name sweety?"
"Um. they call me. Kid."
"Suits you." The nurse giggled "Now rest up Kid. I promise he'll be back."
"I still. think. he's an idiot." she smiled
"Would you do the same for him?"
Kid lay there a few seconds then opened her eyes looking at the nurse. "Got me. there."
The nurse smiled
"Only. I wouldn't do it. to help. just a friend. but, something. more. whereas. he did."
"Are you sure about that?"
Kid looked at the nurse once more. Confusion and a little hope in her eyes.
"Now that's enough! The doctor will have my blood if he knows I'm keeping you up like this. you just rest now, and don't worry. he'll be back and you'll get better, ok?"
Kid swallowed a lump in her throat and nodded. The nurse did as well and got up, securing the covers up to her neck again. Then she went off to check on some things.
"Why is. the idiot. so damn good lookin'?"
The nurse giggled and exited the room, leaving Kid alone to her thoughts.
~~
The ground under Serge shone green as the air above him began to increment it's speed, forming two saucers that then darted forward and sliced at the serpent like creature.
Razzly, the small fairy they had saved then lifted her wand as green light shone from under her as well. She gave a twirl with her wand in hand, a huge star forming over her, that then came down with incredible force over the Hydra.
It bent over. It had weakened considerably. now however it was it's turn to attack. Something like yellow gas shot from it's mouth aiming for all three of them, Razzly was the only one who managed to dodge it, for the best, as a green innate it probably would have knocked her out.
Korcha was now in the same state as the Hydra but none the less attacked, green energy surrounded the ground he was on, and thick green vines shot out from the ground under the Hydra, causing much damage. It was Serge's turn now, and time to end this.
White energy shot out from under him and he shot towards the Hydra, in less than a second he was behind the Hydra having sliced it with a powerful blade strike. He returned to his place and watched the Hydra call out in pain, then fall hard on the ground.
He breathed out a sigh of relief and wiped his brow, he really hated to kill the last one left in his world, but to save Kid, he would be willing to sacrifice anything, even himself, a Hydra was no obstacle either. he stepped over to the dead animal and extracted some thick green liquid from it's side.
Then they headed back towards Guldove. they had taken enough time. Thanks to Razzly he found out that the Hydra had had some babies in her womb, so they wouldn't die out, all the better. But that's really not what concerned him now.
~~
Serge waited, in the small wooden hut, he had never been so impatient in his life, what was taking so long? He only had to make a medicine, and.
"It's already close to nightfall." Said Razzly
Serge looked outside the window to see the sky changing from a flaming orange to a deep blue, she was right. the door to Kid's room went ajar and Serge turned to see the doctor emerge, apparently tired.
"How is she? Will she be alright?" asked Korcha beating Serge to it.
The doctor looked around the room to anxious faces then smiled giving a thumbs up. "Yes, she has passed the critical period, there are no signs of complications from the poison."
Sighs of relief and nervous chuckles could be heard in the room. Serge simply closed his eyes and took a deep breath taking in what the doctor had just said, he felt a huge weight lift off him and for the first time in a long time, smiled.
"The girl has held up well, but only thanks to you dudes. You have done the impossible by finding the antidote. I still cannot believe it." said the doctor that same goofy smile on his face again.
He looked from Korcha, to Nikki, then to Razzly and finally to Serge "You. with the red bandanna, you're Serge correct?"
Serge nodded not sure of the question
"She would like to speak with you. It'll be a little while longer before she falls asleep from the anaesthetic, will you speak with her dude?"
She wanted to speak to him? He nodded. The doctor did as well and led him into the next room.
"I will be in the room next door. so call me when you need me and do not forget that even though the poison is gone she has not completely recovered." he warned
Serge nodded and the doctor smiled at him. "Well then. catch you later dude." he said turning to the door.
He took in a deep breath and looked to Kid's bed. She was sleeping, odd, he thought the doctor said it would still be a few more minutes till she fell asleep. he thought of just waiting till tomorrow to talk to her but finally decided to go over, after all he too wanted to see her again.
He walked up to her bed and kneeled beside her, as he had done the first time he promised to save her.
"Kid." he whispered
She slowly turned her head and opened her eyes to greet him with a smile
"Hehe. you've become bloody handsome while I was out of it." she smirked
he gave the smallest smile, and then became solemn again. How could she still smile at him after all he had done to her?
"I don't know all the details. but I heard what happened from the nurse." her face softened "Looks like there's been a lot goin on while I was asleep. I guess it proves that you can take care of yerself now eh?"
How could it be that he had almost lost her? If they had come a few hours later. she would have.
"Oi Serge." she said a bit groggily "Ya did good mate. why don't ya look cheerful for a change?"
He looked away trying his best to give her a smile. She gave a small sigh as she suspected what was going on in his head.
"Ha! I would've been alright without any antidote at all!" she said, her voice cracking from having gone so long without speaking. She held down her smile.
"Struth. now I owe ya one." she said with half closed eyes
He looked up to see her lids come over her cheerful blue eyes again. And her face relax.
"Serge." she whispered "thanks."
He looked sadly at her, even after her breathing became soft and deep. Then placed a soft hand over hers. This had been too close. all because of him. When they met, she said she would protect him from all the 'bloody bastards' who wanted a fight with him. Now the papers were switched. She had done enough for him, and now it was his obligation. his choice to protect her, at all cost.
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-_-' don't kill me... I promise never to make such a long chapter again.. well at least not 17 damn pages! ¬¬ maybe 13 though.. ^^ hehehehe, well if you like long chapeters tell me, and if you don't. tell me.. and that's all cuz even though you've probably read longer chapters than this, you've never read one in MY story. so, you're probably tired so.bye!