Disclaimer: nope, sorry, don't own the SeaQuest-
Warning- well, I did get a bit carried away with a few details- so people, if you can't handle blood, and surgery- go on to the next chapter where everything in this chapter will be explained in less graphical details....sorry about that.
Notes: People like my stories, Ek kan dit nie glo nie, wow. But it's all thanks to you guys.
NalaStormhunter- I'm glad that you like the idea of having them younger, and the details. Thanks for the review, and sorry for the wait.
Diena -Thanks for the review, and for the warning about the AU, I forgot to write it in the notes- my brain wasn't working, again. Sorry about that. Hope you like the rest of the story.
Dolphinology- Sorry about the waiting part, and thanks for the good luck, I needed it. I thought Tim would be better at a younger age, glad you agree. Oh, and thanks for the reviews
Refur - Sorry, I can't help it that all my chapters end off with a cliffhanger- It's just my style of writing- but I shall do my best to avoid from doing this again. I'm glad you like my story. Enjoy.
Crimson Amber- well, I didn't kill him, yet....(evil laugh). You are just going to have to read on, I still don't know if he's going to make it or not...hmmm.....( the power, the power....). I have two ways this could go, so I am writing both, and in the end I will choose the best, so even I don't know if he's going to make it or not. So your not the only one who wants to know what's going to happen.
TeacherTam- your not twisted, I mean you are not the one who is writing this stuff, so you are pretty normal. Oh, I'm not that very good in the medical side... but I shall try and make it interesting for you, I even added some gory details, well, not that bad details, just the basics, hope you like.
Vampy-oh, thank you. I'm very happy that you love my story, and don't worry I am already writing the next chapter.
Right, now on to the story:...
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Her heart pounded against her chest as she heard the sounds coming closer and closer.
Nathan silently cursed his sticky fingers, which was making it harder for him to get a tight grip on his weapon.
He heard the bushes on his left move, he quickly turned to aim for the unknown.
His heart was pounding, as he applied pressure on the trigger.
"SeaQuest!" a voice called from the bushed.
Nathan released the breath that he had been holding in relief.
"Safe," Nathan replied.
Kirsten signed in relief as Katie, Ben and Miguel appeared from the bushes.
"Did you find a safe place?" Kirsten asked.
"No," Katie replied.
Ben looked at Lucas, and winced at the sight of blood which covered Kirsten's hands.
"How is he?" Ben asked.
"He's alive, for now," Kirsten replied as she turned her attention back to the still figure.
"Right, we have to make camp here. I want you three to keep a lookout," Nathan ordered.
Katie, Ben and Miguel nodded, as they quickly found a spot on the ground where they could still see, but be hidden from the enemy.
Nathan lowered his gun back onto the ground, as he took over from Kirsten.
"Press down hard, I need to get my knife," Kirsten told Nathan.
Nathan held the blood-socked towel hard against the wound, praying that he could stop the bleeding which showed no signs of stopping.
Kirsten's hands shock as she got out the knife, and a little device that looked like forceps.
She took a deep breathe, and prayed that Lucas would make it. She cursed the military for the lack of medicine that they were given.
She moved closer to Lucas.
Before she could speak everyone jumped when they heard noises coming from the bushed.
Nathan released the pressure again as he left the towel to grab his gun.
Miguel, Katie and Ben quickly pointed to the bushes, waiting for any sign of danger.
The atmosphere tensed, no one moved, no one breathed, as they waited.
"Sea...seaquest," a nervous voice called from the bushed.
"Tim, that you?" Ben asked in surprise.
They all heard the Commander curse, and moan at Tim, which made everyone smile.
They watched as the Commander and Tim appeared from the bushes. Tim was looking embarrassed, while holding some canteens , with Ford holding some firewood.
Ben laughed when he saw Ford's frustrated look.
Kirsten was glad that everyone was back safely, but she was going to kill the next person who interrupts her.
"SILENCE!" Kirsten shouted.
Everyone stopped laughing as they stared at the woman. They suddenly remembered their fallen friend.
"Commander, I need you to start a fire. Tim, I need you to boil the water," Kirsten ordered.
Ford immediately started with his task, even though he didn't like taking orders from a civilian, but he knew that it was important, so he bit the comment he was going to make. He started the fire near where Lucas lay, giving Kirsten extra light, and Lucas more heat.
Tim quickly searched in the bag to find a container that could be used on the fire.
Katie, Ben and Miguel wanted to help with Lucas, but they knew that they had to keep watch.
Nathan quickly lowered the gun onto the ground next to him, as he reapplied the pressure. He looked up to see a very dirty glare that Kirsten was giving him.
If looks could kill, I'll be six feet under Nathan thought to himself.
"If you release the pressure one more time Nathan Bridger, and I'll make sure that's your last!" Kirsten threatened.
Nathan nodded, knowing that it was not a good idea to upset Kirsten, especially if she was the only one with medical training.
"Sorry," Nathan apologised.
Kirsten just carried on, making sure she had everything ready.
"Ok, I need someone to help me," Kirsten asked.
"ME," Ben said as he got up.
Kirsten nodded, watching Ben placing his gun near them.
"Ok, I need you to hold his legs," Kirsten instructed.
"What?" Ben gasped.
"I thought you could knock him out?" Katie asked.
"The military, didn't plan for that. I don't have anything strong enough to knock him out completely, and I need to save the rest for later," Kirsten explained.
Katie felt uneasy, while Miguel looked paler. Ford winced, and Tim looked like he could faint.
Ben swallowed, hoping that the giant knot in his throat would disappear.
Ben slowly went on his knees, moving up so that he could hold Lucas's knees, at least that way, he could prevent himself from being kicked, or hurt, and so he was still at a distance away from where the cutting would be done.
Kirsten looked at Nathan.
"I need you to hold his head, and shoulders. Make sure he can't move," Kirsten said softly.
With a heavy heart, Nathan moved. He knelt by Lucas's head, making sure he could hold Lucas's shoulders.
Kirsten made sure that Lucas's wouldn't be able to move to much. She then moved the towel away from the wound.
"Dam," Ben said barely above a whisper.
The wound was huge, the skin around the wound was covered in dark bruises which had begun to redden and swell, taking on the angry look. Blood seeped through the torn skin.
Ben turned around as the sickly sent of blood filled his nostrils, making him feel sick.
Kirsten looked at the torn flesh, she could see the damaged muscle which stuck out.
She looked closer, bring her hands to the wound. She touched the area around the wound.
Nathan felt the body stiffen under his grip, he looked down to see the ugly wound that took up most of Lucas's stomach.
Kirsten picked up her tool, slowly bringing it to the wound. She silently send a pray, praying that Lucas would fall unconscious quickly.
"Get ready," she warned everyone.
As the tool touched Lucas's wound, they heard him gasp out loud.
Nathan looked down to see two blue pain-filled eyes, he looked so pale and his face glistened with the sweat.
"Just relax, kiddo, everything is going to be alright. Kirsten's just fixing you up, ok?" Nathan said softly.
"k" Lucas whispered.
Kirsten wished Lucas would fall unconscious, anything, just as long as he didn't have to feel the pain.
Kirsten dug the tool in deeper, causing Lucas to arch his back as he cried out in pain.
Nathan and Ben held on tightly, forcing the teen to the ground.
"hurts," Lucas said as he gasped out in pain.
Kirsten felt her heart brake into hundred of tiny pieces, she wished she didn't have to do it, but she knew that if she felt the bullet in, it would cause a slow and painful death.
Kirsten started switching herself off, slowly becoming a doctor, where emotions were stored away.
"Can't you give him anything?" Tim asked.
"There isn't enough, not to knock him out," Kirsten explained.
Miguel turned his attention to the horizon, trying to forget the suffering that was happening behind him. Katie, bit her lip, trying to contain the cry that was so desperately trying to escape.
She was a solider, best in her field. She hardly ever showed emotion, well, not until she was place under Bridger's commander. Here in this team, they became closer together. Lucas was like her baby brother, and it pained her to see him suffer.
Lucas's breathing became fast and shallow, his body tensed, which made the wound bleed faster.
"Lucas, you need to relax, I know it hurts, but it has to be done, ok?" Kirsten explained.
Lucas bit his lip as he nodded.
Kirsten smiled a weak smile, as she turned her attention back to the wound. She knew that taking it slow wasn't going to be any easier. She used her one hand to steady the area near the wound. She dig the tool deep into the wound.
"Agh..no...please....it hurts..." Lucas cried as he struggled to escape.
Ben felt his eyes water when he heard his friends weak cry. He felt a tear fall down his check as he felt Lucas struggling against him. With a heavy heart he push down harder, making it impossible for him to move.
Kirsten carried on working, trying not to hear his cries.
She opened the wounded wider, making it easier to see where the bullet was.
"NOooooo, it hurts, please, stop," Lucas cried.
Nathan held Lucas more tightly, preventing Lucas from escaping his grip. The cries tore at his heart. He looked down at Lucas's face which was twisted with pain.
Kirsten dug in deeper, stretching the skin as she went. She had to find the bullet.
"no...please...no...more," Lucas begged.
She switched off his cries, concentrating hard on finding the bullet. Turning her hand, she found it.
"Found it," she said happily.
She fought to keep a hold of the bullet but the blood made it slippery.
Hoping that her grip was tight enough she began to slowly bring the bullet out. Half way out, the bullet slipped out. She silently cursed herself as she had to push the tool back in to retrieve the bullet.
Lucas cried out in pain once last time as he fell unconscious.
"Thank you," Ben said in relief.
Nathan felt an overwhelming sense of relief when he felt Lucas go limp, knowing that finally he wasn't in pain.
"About time, kiddo," Nathan said quietly.
Kirsten didn't when notice as she finally pulled out the bullet.
"Got it," she said with proud.
She put everything on the one towel. She quickly used some of the warm water to wash her hands and the wound, before she picked up a needle.
"I think I'm gonna be sick," Tim said as he saw the needle.
Ford turned just in time to catch Tim as he fell.
Katie looked at Ford, who slowly lowered Tim to the ground.
"Fainted," Ford explained.
Katie nodded before turning back to scan the area.
Ben moved away as Kirsten began to stitch up the hole. He personally couldn't handle seeing needles. He slowly made his way to where Tim lay on the ground.
Nathan kept by Lucas's side, he wet a small towel from the warm water, using it to wipe away the sweat and tears from the pale face below him.
Kirsten used some water to wash away some dirt that had appeared, when she finished with the stitches.
"Nathan, I need you to raise his upper body up. I need to bandage the wound," Kirsten explained.
Nathan nodded as he gently lifted the small figure up. Kirsten quickly got the bandage and began to wrap the bandage around Lucas's stomach.
"Katie, can you please get a clean blanket and get it ready," Kirsten asked.
Katie nodded, and quickly got up, while Ford took over her position. Katie quickly untied the blanket and spread it out evenly for Lucas.
"Ok, Ben I need you and Nathan to carefully lift Lucas onto the new blanket," Kirsten instructed.
Ben got up and walked to where Lucas lay. Nathan carefully lifted Lucas's upper body, while Ben took the feet. They worked slowly, making sure that they didn't cause their young friend any more pain.
They slowly lowered him down onto his new "bed". Kirsten took over, making sure Lucas was comfortable and made sure there were no problems before placing another blanket over the figure.
"How is he?" Katie asked.
"Well, he's lost a lot of blood, and this isn't the healthiest place. The wound could get infected, but if we keep an eye out for that, he should make it," Kirsten said.
Nathan signed out in relief.
Smiles broke out in the small camp, finally they had good news.
Kirsten looked around, there was blood everywhere, on the ground, on the towels, on her. She looked at her hands which were covered in blood, Lucas's blood.
Nathan noticed that Kirsten was staring at her hands, he signed and walked over to her.
"You did good," he offered.
"He's just a boy, Nathan, who would send a boy to this?" Kirsten asked.
Nathan didn't know.
He found himself looking at his own hands, where the blood still remained. His mind began to wonder how many lives he took, how much blood he caused to spill, how many families were to grieve because of him.
He had lost his own son in war, he still remembered the day that he watched Robert climbed onto the bus, in the army uniform, ready to fight for his country. He gave his son to the army, they gave him a medal in Roberts memory.
What a cruel trade. A life for a medal, the pain for what? for a better place? A better place for who?
Nathan's thoughts were interrupted when he felt someone nudging him.
He turned to see Kirsten holding a clean towel.
"Wash your hands," she said with a smile.
Nathan nodded.
Night approached quickly, as everyone huddled together, within the fire's reach. Night brought the cold and fear back.
Katie sat near Lucas, she gentle used the towel to wipe the sweat from his face. She frowned when she felt his skin.
"Kirsten, You better come here," Katie called.
Kirsten lowered her food, as she quickly made her way to Lucas. She noticed that Katie was stroking Lucas's check.
She knelt down and picked up Lucas's arm, feeling his pulse. Her heart skipped a beat, as she quickly felt Lucas's face, it was hot and clammy.
"Fever," She said worryingly.
Katie dunked the towel into some cool water, before wiping Lucas's face again.
"Will he be ok?" Nathan asked after hearing everything.
"I don't know, it all depends if the fever will lower," Kirsten said seriously.
Nathan nodded in a sad understanding.
Everyone sat in silence, listing to each breath their friend battled for....
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Yeah, I know, the ending wasn't the greatest... Run out of ideas for tonight. Anyway hope you liked.
K