**************** 4 days later ***********
Place: Hinata Lodge
It's yet another sunny afternoon at Hinata House. Kitsune is at the hospital with Naru, and Shinobu, Su, and Motoko are decorating the kitchen and entryway. Today is the day Keitaro comes home and they've decided to throw yet another one of their parties. Shinobu is cooking some of her famous Shinobu spaghetti, Su is hanging up a 'Welcome Home' banner, and Motoko is blowing up balloons. Shinobu is talking to herself while she cooks.
Shinobu: I just can't believe today is the day Sempai comes home! It's been well over a week since he's been gone and the house just isn't the same without him.
Suddenly Motoko walks in on Shinobu, grinning playfully, a half inflated balloon in one hand.
Motoko: Talking to ourselves are we, Shinobu?
Shinobu, almost dropping a bottle of oil, turns around quickly to face Motoko; her face is beet red from embarrassment.
Shinobu: O-oh Motoko! Um.I didn't see you there. T-Talking t-to myself? No way! I was just thinking out loud is all.
Motoko: Same thing Shinobu, you can't cover this one up. You really like Urashima don't you?
Shinobu: M-me? L-like Sempai? Oh no, I just.urm.well.
Motoko: Don't worry Shinobu, I won't tell anyone. You have my warrior's promise.
Shinobu simply smiles and nods. Back at the hospital Kitsune, Naru, and Keitaro are all leaving the hospital. Having turned down a nurses offer to wheel him in a wheelchair to the exit, Keitaro is hobbling along on his crutches in between Kitsune and Naru. Wearing a slightly bigger t- shirt that Su got him; Keitaro's bandages on his chest are clearly visible.
Nearing the exit, Kitsune and Naru try to pick up a bit of a conversation with Keitaro.
Kitsune: So how did they treat ya here? Good food?
Keitaro: Hardly! Privacy is unheard of and the food? Don't get me started.
At that they all shared a nervous giggle.
Naru: Anyway, are you ready to resume the position of landlord and personal perverted punching bag?
Keitaro: (while giggling) Yeah, I suppose Naru.
As the three of them make it to the exit still laughing, one of Keitaro's Crutches hit a crack, sending him hurling forewords, yelling as usual. Naru, looking worried, runs up to Keitaro, bent down to his level.
Naru: Keitaro, are you ok? I knew you were a klutz but damn! Keep this up and you'll kill yourself.
Keitaro: (holding the back of his still bandaged head, sweat-drops) Sorry about that. I'm fine; I just wasn't watching where I was going is all.
Naru: It's alright, just let me help you up.
Naru, wrapping her arm around Keitaro's waist, slowly helps him up but hesitates when she feel's Keitaro's abnormally high body temperature. Also looking closely at his face, Naru see's he is rather pale yet flushed in his cheeks.
Naru: Keitaro, are you feeling alright? You feel warm and you're pale.
Keitaro quickly snaps his head up, first looking worried at Naru's perceptiveness, and then quickly softens his expression into the normal goofy smile he usual carries.
Keitaro: Oh yeah! I feel fine Naru! If I look a bit ill it's because I haven't been getting good sleep the last couple of days. Don't worry about me okay?
At first Naru simply stares at Keitaro wondering whether she should believe him or not, then eventually gives in to him and nods.
Naru: Ok, then. Let's head home then shall we?
Keitaro: Yeah.
About 20 minutes later Keitaro, Kitsune and Naru all arrive at Hinata Lodge. As soon as they open the door they are immediately greeted be an Ecstatic Su, a shy yet exited Shinobu, and a calm and composed Motoko. Su immediately jumps onto Keitaro, almost knocking him over, while Shinobu, Motoko, Kitsune, and Naru all watch happily. Simply glad to have everything somewhat getting back to normal. Soon the celebration progressed on into the late hours of the night. With everyone drunk except Shinobu and Su, who passed out hours ago from exhaustion. With Kitsune and Motoko lying back to back, Keitaro and Naru aren't far from the position themselves until Keitaro catches himself and, using his crutches, gets up, which startles Naru.
Naru: Hey, where're you going Keitaro?
Keitaro: I was going to go to bed, it's late and I have to get up early to put in extra make-up study time.
Naru: Actually that sounds good, I'll join ya. I don't think anything short of an explosion could wake them up right now.
Keitaro simply smiled at Naru and continued to make his way down the hall the best he could on his crutches, somewhat grunting with every step. The ache from his broken ribs was returning from the stress put on his body from using his crutches. Plus for some reason he was beginning to feel extremely dizzy and faint. Naru started to hint on the pain he was feeling.
Naru: Are you in pain from your ribs Keitaro? Would you like for me to give you a pain reliever.
Keitaro: No thank you Naru, with all I've drank tonight? I might never wake up-
Just then, in mid-sentence, Keitaro collapsed, leaving Naru in complete shock.
Naru: Kei.Keitaro? Are you alright? Hey! C'mon quit playing around! Get up!
Naru ran over to Keitaro and bent down. Turning him onto his back, she shook him gently.
Naru: Hey you idiot! Get up already, this isn't funny you know!
Getting no response, Naru checked for his pulse and to see if he was breathing. His heart was beating rapidly, and his breathing was shallow. She placed her hand on his forehead, and it was burning up with heat. Hurriedly she ran back into the kitchen and started shaking everyone, trying to wake them up.
Naru: Shinobu! Motoko! Kitsune! Su! Wake up! Keitaro's passed out!
Groggily all four of them awoke to semi-consciousness.
Kitsune: Who? What?
Motoko: What's going on?
Shinobu: Huh?
Su: Mmm.Just five more minutes?
Naru: You guys! Keitaro's passed out and is burning up with a fever!
All for of them: WHAT?!
Kitsune and Motoko immediately get up and run to Keitaro with Shinobu, Su and Naru following behind.
Motoko: You're right, he is hot. Lets all get him to his futon then call the doctor.
Evil aren't I? I Just adore cliffhangers! That is as long as I'm not the one hanging from the cliff. O_o; Anyway don't get mad, I have all the chapters done. Just go to the next one and chill. Impatience gets you no where. ^_^ C-ya!
Place: Hinata Lodge
It's yet another sunny afternoon at Hinata House. Kitsune is at the hospital with Naru, and Shinobu, Su, and Motoko are decorating the kitchen and entryway. Today is the day Keitaro comes home and they've decided to throw yet another one of their parties. Shinobu is cooking some of her famous Shinobu spaghetti, Su is hanging up a 'Welcome Home' banner, and Motoko is blowing up balloons. Shinobu is talking to herself while she cooks.
Shinobu: I just can't believe today is the day Sempai comes home! It's been well over a week since he's been gone and the house just isn't the same without him.
Suddenly Motoko walks in on Shinobu, grinning playfully, a half inflated balloon in one hand.
Motoko: Talking to ourselves are we, Shinobu?
Shinobu, almost dropping a bottle of oil, turns around quickly to face Motoko; her face is beet red from embarrassment.
Shinobu: O-oh Motoko! Um.I didn't see you there. T-Talking t-to myself? No way! I was just thinking out loud is all.
Motoko: Same thing Shinobu, you can't cover this one up. You really like Urashima don't you?
Shinobu: M-me? L-like Sempai? Oh no, I just.urm.well.
Motoko: Don't worry Shinobu, I won't tell anyone. You have my warrior's promise.
Shinobu simply smiles and nods. Back at the hospital Kitsune, Naru, and Keitaro are all leaving the hospital. Having turned down a nurses offer to wheel him in a wheelchair to the exit, Keitaro is hobbling along on his crutches in between Kitsune and Naru. Wearing a slightly bigger t- shirt that Su got him; Keitaro's bandages on his chest are clearly visible.
Nearing the exit, Kitsune and Naru try to pick up a bit of a conversation with Keitaro.
Kitsune: So how did they treat ya here? Good food?
Keitaro: Hardly! Privacy is unheard of and the food? Don't get me started.
At that they all shared a nervous giggle.
Naru: Anyway, are you ready to resume the position of landlord and personal perverted punching bag?
Keitaro: (while giggling) Yeah, I suppose Naru.
As the three of them make it to the exit still laughing, one of Keitaro's Crutches hit a crack, sending him hurling forewords, yelling as usual. Naru, looking worried, runs up to Keitaro, bent down to his level.
Naru: Keitaro, are you ok? I knew you were a klutz but damn! Keep this up and you'll kill yourself.
Keitaro: (holding the back of his still bandaged head, sweat-drops) Sorry about that. I'm fine; I just wasn't watching where I was going is all.
Naru: It's alright, just let me help you up.
Naru, wrapping her arm around Keitaro's waist, slowly helps him up but hesitates when she feel's Keitaro's abnormally high body temperature. Also looking closely at his face, Naru see's he is rather pale yet flushed in his cheeks.
Naru: Keitaro, are you feeling alright? You feel warm and you're pale.
Keitaro quickly snaps his head up, first looking worried at Naru's perceptiveness, and then quickly softens his expression into the normal goofy smile he usual carries.
Keitaro: Oh yeah! I feel fine Naru! If I look a bit ill it's because I haven't been getting good sleep the last couple of days. Don't worry about me okay?
At first Naru simply stares at Keitaro wondering whether she should believe him or not, then eventually gives in to him and nods.
Naru: Ok, then. Let's head home then shall we?
Keitaro: Yeah.
About 20 minutes later Keitaro, Kitsune and Naru all arrive at Hinata Lodge. As soon as they open the door they are immediately greeted be an Ecstatic Su, a shy yet exited Shinobu, and a calm and composed Motoko. Su immediately jumps onto Keitaro, almost knocking him over, while Shinobu, Motoko, Kitsune, and Naru all watch happily. Simply glad to have everything somewhat getting back to normal. Soon the celebration progressed on into the late hours of the night. With everyone drunk except Shinobu and Su, who passed out hours ago from exhaustion. With Kitsune and Motoko lying back to back, Keitaro and Naru aren't far from the position themselves until Keitaro catches himself and, using his crutches, gets up, which startles Naru.
Naru: Hey, where're you going Keitaro?
Keitaro: I was going to go to bed, it's late and I have to get up early to put in extra make-up study time.
Naru: Actually that sounds good, I'll join ya. I don't think anything short of an explosion could wake them up right now.
Keitaro simply smiled at Naru and continued to make his way down the hall the best he could on his crutches, somewhat grunting with every step. The ache from his broken ribs was returning from the stress put on his body from using his crutches. Plus for some reason he was beginning to feel extremely dizzy and faint. Naru started to hint on the pain he was feeling.
Naru: Are you in pain from your ribs Keitaro? Would you like for me to give you a pain reliever.
Keitaro: No thank you Naru, with all I've drank tonight? I might never wake up-
Just then, in mid-sentence, Keitaro collapsed, leaving Naru in complete shock.
Naru: Kei.Keitaro? Are you alright? Hey! C'mon quit playing around! Get up!
Naru ran over to Keitaro and bent down. Turning him onto his back, she shook him gently.
Naru: Hey you idiot! Get up already, this isn't funny you know!
Getting no response, Naru checked for his pulse and to see if he was breathing. His heart was beating rapidly, and his breathing was shallow. She placed her hand on his forehead, and it was burning up with heat. Hurriedly she ran back into the kitchen and started shaking everyone, trying to wake them up.
Naru: Shinobu! Motoko! Kitsune! Su! Wake up! Keitaro's passed out!
Groggily all four of them awoke to semi-consciousness.
Kitsune: Who? What?
Motoko: What's going on?
Shinobu: Huh?
Su: Mmm.Just five more minutes?
Naru: You guys! Keitaro's passed out and is burning up with a fever!
All for of them: WHAT?!
Kitsune and Motoko immediately get up and run to Keitaro with Shinobu, Su and Naru following behind.
Motoko: You're right, he is hot. Lets all get him to his futon then call the doctor.
Evil aren't I? I Just adore cliffhangers! That is as long as I'm not the one hanging from the cliff. O_o; Anyway don't get mad, I have all the chapters done. Just go to the next one and chill. Impatience gets you no where. ^_^ C-ya!