okay I'm back! not much to say this time though. disclaimers anyone? mushiness ahoy! oh, and to the one who reviewed, thank you
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once he heard the beep of the communicator shutting off, jake thought back to the matter at hand. spike was still bleeding, and it would take awhile for that emergency kit to get there. what was he going to do? what could he use as a temporary bandage? he looked around and spotted the bed and its blanket, innocently sitting there. maybe he could use that. he gently layed spike down to the floor then stood up and walked over to the bed. upon reaching the bed he reached into his pocket, sifting around till he found what he was looking for. once he grabbed it he pulled it out to reveal a pocket knife. he clumsily opened it, nearly dropping it. when he got it opened he positioned the small knife in his hand over the blanket that lay on the bed. in a quick and clumsy movement he slit the sheet and slowly made a long bandage. he dashed back to spike and knelt beside him and stared. in order the wrap up his wound he'd have to take off spike's shirt. many images flew through jake's head.
"NO! NO! NO! bad stupid jake! baka baka baka! how could i think like that in a time like this!" he screeched at himself.
he stopped pounding on his head when spike twitched and whimpered softly. he looked to spike sadly. i hafta do it. if i don't spike'll die...gomen nasai spike... jake thought before reaching forward and peeling the blood soaked clothing off of him carefully. once the shirt was gone, jake was left with a view of a smooth pale chest covered in crimson. jake fought down the urge to throw up when he saw the large hole in spikes side. he grimaced but poked his finger inside to see how deep the wound was. he'd seen it on a medical show and was relieved to know nothing vital was pierced. however the warm feeling of blood and a hiss of pain from spike woke him from his relief. he quickly withdrew his hand and paled as he saw how much blood was on it. he shook his head and got up to walk to the fridge. in order to him to clean the wound he needed water, which he was hoping was in the box of ice. he sighed in relief as he saw a large jug of water siting there and grabbed it happily before walking back to the bed and cutting another piece from it. he sat back down next to spike and sighed. this was gonna be messy. he reached for the water and sheet piece and soaking the sheet in water. in one sluggish and clumsy stroke, jake pulled the cloth over the bleeding wound, trying to clear away some gore to see the wound. when spike sucked in a sharp breath and hissed in pain, jake stopped, not wanting to hurt the boy. he waited for the pained look to lessen before running the cloth over the wound again. once jake could almost clearly see the large hole, he put down the cloth and grabbed the strip he had cut. he looked at spike ans took a deep breath before slipping his arms around the boy and hefting him up into his lap. he carefully held him there with one hand, while the other was trying to wrap the strip around his wound. he tried about three times before he got it, then tied it. he sighed and let himself rest for a moment. he felt spike squirm a bit before falling still, and his breath quickened. jake looked at him in worry, but knew he couldent do anything. he just hoped spike would live, Natalie needed him, the world needed him, his mom needed him, hell HE needed him. if spike died now, he dident know what he'd do.
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the professor walked to one side of the room to a small glass cabinet. he opened it and sifted around till he found a medical kit and walked back to the computer. he passed meisu who was slightly paler and nervous looking. usa put a hand on her shoulder in an effort to calm her.
"don't worry meisu-san, spike will be fine." she assured soothingly.
meisu turned her head and smiled,"i know. hiroki will do his best, i truly believe that."
usa smiled,"me two."
the professor began to type something in before placing the medical kit on a small platform before hitting a small red button. afterwards the kit dissapeared before their eyes.
"i know he will." meisu said hopefully.
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jake sat with spike curled in his lap with a nervous and worrying expression. as much as he loved having the boy so close, he would have rathered it be under better circumstances. spike had began to sweat, now paler than was natural. jake dident know what to do, what with the boy sweating and shivering at the same time. so he just held him, hoping he was helping. when he saw the medical kit hit the ground, jake dident know what he felt more. disappointment or joy. he sighed before reaching out and grabbing it before reluctantly setting down spike. he looked inside and saw bandages, poison antidotes, and some disinfectants. he reached inside and grabbed the small bottle of disinfectant and opened it happily before tearing off spike's old bandages before using what cloth he had left and putting the disinfectant on it and cleaning the wound as best he could. spike jerked upwards and drew in a sharp breath of pain.
"its okay spike, calm down, onegai." jake said soothingly as he put some more of the stinging liquid on the wound.
after he was satisfied with his job, he took out the bandages and began to wind the over the hole in spike's side. to do this, jake had to once again lift spike up. when he finished his clumsy work, he tried to lift the boy. he nearly fell over. damn was he heavy! for such a small boy, spike weighed a ton! jake took a deep breath and tried once more to lift the snoozing boy, just barely getting him in his arms. once there jake carefully turned to where the bed was and walked to it all the while tipping and tottering. once there, jake set the boy down with a relieved sigh. jake moved the boy so that he was more comfortable before putting the rest of the blanket over him.
"there...all done! if you die now pike, I'll make you pay..." jake said tiredly before plopping down on the floor next to the bed.
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footsteps echoed through the silent room as Natalie walked over to specter. the simian turned to her and grinned.
"ah, so your finally here. today I've got some news for you."
Natalie stood there and waited patiently,"what kind of news?"
"it seems spike has gotten wounded." the saru informed almost gleefully.
"really?" she asked tonelessly. spike's hurt! no! a part of her thought in horror.
specter nodded,"yes he is. anyway, the real news is that you've got your first mission."
Natalie did nothing and said nothing.
"your mission is to kill him and his pesky little friend. the brat just appeared out of nowhere, and i cant have him ruining my plans."
"hai. i understand."
"good."
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"so, fill us in." meisu commanded.
the professor nodded nervously at the womans look of death,"hai. okay, well i had gone on vacation and left Natalie to look after the lab for me. somewhere in between spike and Natalie had a run in with specter and were transported somewhere. shortly after, ja--hiroki somehow got a portal up and transported himself there as well." the man informed.
meisu held up her index finger,"one question. who is specter?"
"ah! him, well, you know that little white monkey in the amusement park?"
"yes."
"well, thats specter. he found one of mt inventions that boosts knowledge and now wants to take over the world. this started last year when spike and hiroki had dissapeared. of course spike stopped specter and pretty much saved us all. but now specter is back. and we are doomed if spike or hiroki dies now."
meisu narrowed her eyes,"got any proof?"
"yes, i do actually." the man said before walking over to some random area in the lab and pulling out a large helmet.
"this, is the device specter is currently drawing his power from. its otherwise known as the peak point helmet." the man said, holding it up for them to see.
usa raised an eyebrow,"that thing is what gives this monkey powers?"
"well, no. it only makes him smarter, specter learned to use his ability's by himself."
"why dident you destroy it the first time?" meisu asked.
"erm...i really don't know..."
"baka..."
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the boy had finally dozed off while watching spike, and was having a good dream about lemon pie when he heard shifting and whimpering. he immediately woke up and looked up to spike in horror. the boy was shivering and squirming around. jake would have gotten up to see if he was alright if the other boy's hadent stop moving up and down. the pants for air were completely gone.
"s-spike?" jake gently shook him.
no answer.
""spike, come on wake up."
still no answer.
"spike, come on, stop it, this isent funny! wake up!"
he wasent saying anything.
jake franticly shook spike, calling his name. he just wouldn't breathe.
"s-spike, come on...wake up..." he tried, tears forming.
spike just lay there, not moving.
"baka! wake up! don't leave me, please don't leave me!" jake yelled, tears dropping from his eyes.
he just wouldn't breathe. he..he was going to die at this rate.
"kono baka! wake up damn it! please! onegai! please breathe!" jake sobbed as he shook him.
he was getting cold now.
"don't leave...i-i need you...aishitaru damn it! wake up! i need you..." jake near screamed.
slowly jake let go and fell back, sobs wracking his form. spike...no he couldent be. he told him he'd never be alone! he couldent be dead! no...it just wasent possible. whatever happened to that strong kid who beat specter, who saved everyone including him, from certain doom? he just couldent be gone. he refused to believe it! suddenly a dull groan filled the silence.
"na jake...your loud." spike whined tiredly.
jake's eyes widened as he looked up to see sleepy blue eyes,"spike! your..your-"
"alive?" he helped.
tears bubbled up in jake's eyes,"spike...you idiot!" he yelled before lunging at the boy, efficiently capturing him in a tight hug.
spike looked at him in surprise,"n-Nani.? jake, are you okay-?" he was cut off as jake yelled.
"no! I'm not okay! kono baka yarou! you scared me to death! don't you ever, EVER do that again!" he yelled, tears pouring from his eyes.
spike watched in shocked silence as jake continued,"i thought you died...i really thought you were dead! it scared me...please, onegai, don't do that again."
the red heads eyes softened at that, and he hugged him back,"daijabou. I'm still here, see? it'll take more than that to kill me." he said softly.
"your lucky, cause i would have had to go up to heaven and punched you if you did die...kono baka yarou..." the boy said, slowly dieing down to a whisper.
spike put on a hurt face,"now is that what you say to a friend who nearly died?"
"right now it is." jake muttered, turning his head up to half heartedly glare at him.
"it wont happen again jake. don't worry, kay?"
"...hai."
"good, lets get some sleep, I'm tired." spike said yawning.
he stopped when he saw jake's glare and sighed,"listen, it wont happen again."
"what if it dose?" jake asked somewhat angrily.
"it wont. i promise. next time, just punch me. that'll wake me up." spike said with a grin.
"I'll keep that in mind." jake said, a glint of evil drifting in his eyes.
spike sweat dropped before flopping back down on the bed, making a little room for jake."come on. you cant sleep on the floor all day. its not good for you." the boy said patting one side of the bed.
jake blushed, but said nothing as he climbed into the bed, kicking off his shoes before getting comfy.
"good night." spike yawned before closing his eyes, leaving jake to do the same.
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it was so dark...like a see of black fogginess. something wasent right, spike just couldent tell what. maybe it was the floating feeling, or the lack of pain. he couldent tell. whatever it was, it felt kinda good. that is until he felt a ripping feeling in his side. he put a hand to his side and looked at it, seeing crimson. his eyes widened but there wasent any fear or pain. just shock. he stared dumbly at his hand while the precious red liquid ran down his side, then began to float. now he was worried. blood. so much blood it wasent even funny. all spike wanted was for it all to stop. something in his mind told him to let go, to just close his eyes.
s-spike?
but that voice was a problem.
spike, come on wake up.
it sounded worried.
spike, come on, stop it, this isent funny! wake up!
what wasent funny? wake up? he was already awake! that was the problem!
s-spike, come on...wake up...
he felt something wet, something warm hit his face.
baka! wake up, dont...please don't-!
more wet. what was going on? whatever it was, it was keeping him up. he closed his eyes and tried to fall asleep.
kono baka! wake up...! please, breathe!
almost there...any second now he's be able to sleep.
oddly enough, an image of a boy with blue hair appeared. who the heck was that? waita sec...a name was coming to mind. a name that started with a "j" or a "h". but who?
jake? or mabey hiroki? those were the only names that came up...aw, who cares! he needed to sleep right now!
don't leave...i need you...
damn it! that irritating voice wouldn't have it. finally with the feeling of being shaken roughly, his eyes opened and a bright light blinded him. just before he woke up, he heard something suspiciously like aishitaru.
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with that he woke up again. his eyes surveyed the room, landing on the sleeping boy who was curled up next to him. how did that happen? oh well. it dident matter. what did matter was the fact that he was alive. and he was more than happy enough for that.
yeah...kinda cheesy, but hey, i warned you. next chapter there will be action, so don't worry. the part up before was just what was going down in spike's mind when he nearly died. any of it sound familiar? meisu is spike's moms name, usa is jake's moms name. any questions then ask. heres the translations
baka- stupid, dumb, idiot, jerk
gomen nasai- I'm very sorry
onegai- please
hai- okay, alright, yeah
kono- you
kono baka- you idiot
aishiteru- i love you
na- basically emphasis your emotion.
Nani- what?
yarou- bastard
kono baka yarou- you stupid bastard
daijabou- its okay
anything else?
bye!