*12 am

~ Eevee

I was trying my best not to panic as the nurse gently wrapped up my head.

"And done. Now if you start feeling drowsy or you feel any pain at all, you'll be sure to call me back okay?"

"Yes ma'am. Thank you."

"You're welcome. I'll be back to check up on you guys later, and be careful with that broken wrist of yours, alright?"

"Don't worry ma'am, I will."

"Good. I'll seeya later then."

I gave her a polite nod as she tredged off.

I sat down in the chair beside Sylveon's bed being careful not to hurt my bandaged paw. I looked at him feeling slighty relieved that his heart monitor was still beeping.

The doctors said he is in a comatose state as a result of major bloodloss, and he probably won't wake up for another few days at best. So for now, all I could do was hold onto the tiny hope of at least hearing his heartbeat.

I looked away to see how Ryu was doing.

For him they said his brain suffered severe mental damage and that he might suffer from slight memory loss when he wakes up. When he does they aren't to sure yet but probably soon. And if he does forget anything I won't be too surprised, but that would make explaining everything a lot more harder.

Because how can I say that he nearly killed us both for not being able to control his negative emotions? And not only that, could we still fix the wedge between our friendship or was it too late?

My thoughts were killing me as was the silence. So I thought the only way to get some closure was to talk to them.

"Please wake up soon you two. It's too quiet in here without you guys. And I know there's still more adventures you want together. So please wake up to tell me you're both at least okay..."

A tear fell down my cheek but I quickly rubbed it away as I laid down on the chair.

"Maybe we'll wake up at the same time if I go to sleep. Goodnight you guys."

I laughed a little despite the tears coming down my eyes. But no matter how sad I felt I was still tired. It didn't take much effort as my exhaustion slowly kicked in and I drifted off to sleep.

*7:30 am

I woke up to little traces of sunlight pouring in through the window. My head felt a bit better after getting some sleep.

As I wiped away at my drowsy eyes, I heard the sound of someone waking up.

"E-E-Eevee?"

"Ryu?!"

I went over to him to give him a quick hug.

"Wow! I'm so glad you're alright!"

"Wait you're hurt? Why-"

He suddenly glanced behind me just barely noticing Sylveon. At first he looked confused, then as he studied him more quizzically it seemed like the realization started to hit him.

He looked back and forth at us in horror.

"Eevee. Is what happenned to you and Sylveon all because of me?! Did I-"

He shrieked back in terror as if he was too horrified to even say it.

"It's nothing. It was just an accident, nothing to worry about-"

"DON'T LIE TO ME!!"

His shouting at me pushed all jokes aside as it did my smile.

"I KNOW I WAS THE ONE WHO DID THAT TO YOU BOTH!!! DON'T SAY I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING AND JUST ACT LIKE THIS IS OKAY!!! BECAUSE IT ISN'T!!"

"Okay...But can you please stop shouting..."

"I will always be haunted by the fear in both of you guys eyes now. I never meant to hurt you Eevee, I just wanted to keep you safe... But instead of that I nearly killed Sylveon and almost you too...I betrayed you and if you can never forgive me I understand...Because I can't forgive myself either..."

His eyes became watery and it was becoming harder for him to force it back.

"I know I don't deserve it but...Can you ever forgive me?"

As Ryu started to cry I didn't know what to do. I felt out of place, and I didn't know what to say to him after seeing how much he really listens to me. He fought back to take control but I still couldn't help but be a little afraid of him. And yet despite all that he was still my friend, so I had to say at least this one thing.

"You can earn my trust again by learning to listen to those that care about you. We are only trying to help you, and we're just trying to let you know that you are not as alone as you think. We will fight your battles with you, and as long as you can return the favor then our friendship can survive anything. Okay?"

"Eevee. I...That's more than enough kindness I deserve!!! Thank you so much!!"

He smiled and he was trying his best to wipe his tears away suddenly feeling a little embarrassed.

"Hehehe. Here I'll do it."

I picked up his blanket and began to wipe away his tears for him.

"So you don't hate me Eevee?"

"I don't. I just feel disapointed that you didn't share this with us sooner. We are your friends and we will never judge you. You can at least trust us with that right?"

"I- Okay. I'll talk about anything that's bothering me from now on. No more secrets. You two deserve that much as well as my friendship. Because I would rather not be alone than have a chance to be friends with you guys again. You guys are amazing and I never want to ruin that ever again."

"Aww thanks Ryu. We would hate not hanging out with you either too. We've been through so much together to just give that all up now. We are stuck with each other whether the gods like it or not."

"Yes we are."

When I finished wiping his eyes he started to look a little bit better. Only that it seemed like he had something he wanted to say.

"Eevee?"

"Umm, what?"

"I need to tell you what I decided. Please listen."

"I'm all ears. What is it?"

"It's just I don't mind that you like Sylveon anymore. I really don't."

"Wha- What are you talking about?"

"I could always sense a special connection between you two that's a lot stronger than mine will ever be. And I also decided...to just stay friends with you if that's okay..."

"Umm..."

"You are important to me but as a friend. And since I couldn't see how much he meant to you sooner, I know I don't deserve you. I want you to be happy and just know that if you ever need any friendly support I've got your back."

"That's nice of you Ryu. But what do you mean by 'special connection'? Because you kind of lost me there..."

He looked at me like he couldn't believe I just said that.

"Well that means...ummm...you know what nevermind. I'm sure you'll figure it out someday..."

"Oh okay... I guess..."

I didn't really understand what he was talking about so I decided not to bug him about it.

"So...what is Sylveon's condition right now? And how long have I been asleep?"

"He's in comatose right now and won't wake up for another few days. He suffered a lot of bloodloss so he'll be a little weak once he gets up. But we'll both have his back for when he does. Oh and you were only asleep for about 8 hours or so no need to worry."

"I'm more worried about Sylveon than how long I slept. But at least he-"

"EEVEE!!! EEVEE!!!"

"Umm, Eevee? I think that's your mother..."

"I think you're right..."

As if on cue, my mom barged the door open. The instant she saw me she ran on over and nearly toppled me with her hug.

"Oh my baby!! I'm so glad you're okay..."

"It's okay. I'm f-fine...Mom, I can't breathe..."

"Oh I'm sorry! I'm just so relieved that you're- Wait a minute... Why didn't you listen to me young lady?! You're own mother?! Well?! I'm waiting!!"

"I-I-I had to go look for Ryu. I couldn't just leave him out there alone and-"

"Don't give me excuses Eevee! Do you even realized how worried I've been?! Especially since they had most of the roads blocked because of the city's lockdown!! And no vistors allowed at the hospital for 24 hours!! What would I have done if you were seriously hurt?! Huh?! What would I have done if I couldn't find you here?! What if I lost you and then what?! If I lost my only child, huh?! Well what do you have to say for yourself?!"

"Well I'm alright now mom. So you don't have to worry anymore."

"I JUST- Ah I'm just so glad you're safe and okay...Ahahahaaaaaa!!!"

"It's okay mom don't cry. I'm glad you're here too and- Wait where's dad?"

"Oh oops! I kind of ditched him on the way up and-"

"Leaf! Honey! Babe! Where are you?!"

"I'm over here Leafie!"

"I- Oh thank Arceus I found you both. First we had to find Eevee then I had to find you. As if I wasn't worried enough already..."

Dad embraced us both and it seemingly washed all my worries away just like that. I felt so happy I nearly forgot I was still on Ryu's bed.

"Oh umm sorry Ryu."

"It's okay. Parents worry. I'm used to a lot of that myself so it's really not that big of a deal."

"Well thank you Ryu. I- Oh my Arceus what happenned to Sylveon?!"

"We all got into an accident on the way back home, and when they were both unconscious I dialed emergencies right away. But we're all alright and we just have to wait for Sylveon to rest up enough and eventually wake up. So don't worry mom. We're fine."

"I'm glad you took the initiative when you were all in trouble. I'm so proud of you. Say babe, what do you say we go get some Magikonalds for everyone? I think finding Eevee and her friends calls for celebration don't you think?"

"I won't argue with some breakfast. Just as long as Miss Little Troublemaker here doesn't go anywhere than we're all good."

"Don't worry daddy. I'm staying right here. Just hurry back with breakfast please."

"We will. Be back in about 15 minutes or so. See ya."

"Okay."

They left, leaving us in almost immeadiate silence.

"So now what?"

"I don't know. We could watch some TV while we wait I guess and-"

"Eevee..."

"Sylveon?!"

I turned around to see if he had woken up. But I sighed in disapointment to see him still unmoving.

"Yeah TV would be fine."

(Note : Will Sylveon wake up? Find out in Ch 70 ~ * Sylveon!)