Chapter 6: Recoveries

A/N: I know that there is so much dialogue. But it's difficult without too much. Its almost like a harem so everyone will speak a lot. Thanks for the reviews.

Jack woke up slowly, his body ached, his head hurt, what happened?

Jack's POV:

I moved my arm, nothing, I moved my leg, nothing, I moved my finger, nothing…Nothing, nothing but pain…Opening my eyes, I saw traces of orange, brown, pink, and yellow. Oh my gosh, are there gnomes watching me? Ugh, I've been around the harvest sprites too often.

"Jack?" a familiar voice called out. I turned my head the best I could, I've never been so weak in my whole entire life.

The trace of yellow began to form a person, and so did the other colors. Just to my luck, it was the girls from town. How nice of them to drop by. I winced once more and did my best to get up. In a panic Elli told me not to, and I decided that was best. I let out a sigh and tried to relax myself so nothing worse could happen.

"Are you okay Jack?" the yellow haired one asked, her voice filled with concern. I figured that it was Karen with her blond highlighted bangs.

"Well, it's hard to move anything, but otherwise, ow…I'll be fine," I did my best to smile, I felt myself trembling, and boy did that hurt.

"Hope you feel better," Mary quietly said. She was concerned, I guess they all were, do I look like I'm in that much of a bad condition? She continued to speak, "Something you can read when you can move your arms again." She then offered me a book and put it on the table next to me.

"When I can move my arms again, I'm going back, I can use a wheelchair, I need to see my animals," I began to trail off. I swear I can't be too far away from them. I want to see them, I want to take care of my farm damnit. I'm not obsessed, I just don't want to lie here. Lie here and do nothing! I attempted to get up through the pain. The girls shook their head in disapproval. I growled at my pain.

"No," Popuri said with a soft voice, "Rick and I will help with the chickens…"

I shook my head lightly and looked at her, "No, it's okay, I'll be out of here in no time!" I seriously will. I don't want others taking care of them. I don't want to be a bother, my animals will miss me right? Gawd where is Jane?

"Don't be a stubborn donkey!" Ann yelled out, tears streamed down her face, "Do you have any idea how worried your sister is?" Jane... "We're all worried too! Just relax, and heal yourself," she calmed down and exhaled, "Don't strain yourself…" I looked her in the eyes. She was serious, every single word had plenty of concern held within it. I just couldn't hurt them any further could I? But...But...

The other girls nodded, they all stood up too, Karen looked at me with more concern, "We'll all be visiting, don't rush yourself," she turned and looked at Elli, "Take care of him." Wow, Karen's concerned as well. Am I that important to these girls? No, it's probably just because i'm injured. Damn. DAMN.

"I will," Mary answered reassuring Karen. I closed my eyes as their footsteps faded. Finally the other girls left and Elli and Doctor started talking. I felt tired and pained, maybe a nap will help me feel a bit better. So yawning enough to relieve some drowsiness, I finally fell asleep.

Jane's POV

I stroked Khaos lightly, lightly enough to make sure that he didn't feel too hurt. Rick left to care for the chickens for me, Cliff is hanging with the harvest sprites, Doctor's with Jack and Gray is sitting here next to me staring at my horse intensly. Khaos seemed to like Gray, but not as much as he liked me or Jack. It was kinda cute how he seemed a little shy around the horse, being especially careful when petting.

"He likes you," I finally spit out breaking the slightly awkward silence. Gray turned to me with a blush and his eyes widened. These were one of those rare moments were I saw his blue eyes.

"You can't be serious," he replied turning back to staring at the horse, "Animals don't usually like me..."

I almost laughed, "You're shy and kind Gray, if you were a bit more open, the animals would adore you." I couldn't believe how hot my cheeks felt as I said this. He turned to me, his eyes filled with happiness, I decided to add, "I mean it." He continued to look at me, he took a moment and mouthed a thank you and turned to lightly stroke Khaos as well.

"Get better fella," he managed to say. I could sense the nervousness in his voice, but I know he'll eventually get used to it. In a moments time he stood up and head for the barn's door, "I need to get going now, I'll be back okay?" I nodded and smiled at him. He waved and left quickly to leave me with Khaos and my thoughts.

One by one the boys came in to keep me company. I felt slightly awkward when it wasn't Gray. I simply stayed in friendly conversation and focused most of my attention on Khaos. Eventually all the work on the farm was completed. Zack left with our shipments, today we made less than usual, Jack not foraging for stuff and all. Hey, maybe it's about time I go visit Jack.

Jack's PoV

Damn, it still hurts. I believe it's been three hours of sleep that I've gained, yet no change in feeling. Elli and Doctor were in good discussion, i decided not to listen and turned my head to see if I had the ability to reach out for Mary's book. But as I did reach out I saw a familiar face looking at the ceiling.

"Karen?" I called out and she twitched. She looked at me, her face from humiliated to concerned. It kinda hurt, seeing her pained like that, "I'm fine." I managaed to say hoping she wouldn't worry any more. But what the hell am I thinking? We're good friends right? It's only right for her to be concerned.

"You're not fine Jack," she then retorted. She walked closer to me, with her gentle hand she stroked my brown hair, "Please get better soon..." she muttered, "Everyone's worried about you." I never really seen her this sad. She was usually normal and caring, or annoyed and angry. Or drunk...If you want to count that.

"I-I'm sorry..." Just at that moment someone came in through the door. I recognized those blue eyes, that blonde hair, "Sis!" I called out. I might've put too much force, I felt my neck stiffen. She heard me call out her name and she walked up to me. She greeted Karen first, Karen greeting her back.

"How are you Jack?" she asked calmly. There was a depressing aura around her, I smiled at her with all my might.

"I'm perfectly fine," I replied, "I just...Can't really move..." I let out a sigh as she knelt over my bedside. I turned to her my face surely filled with concern as well, "Don't worry about me okay? I won't be bothered by something like this...Also...How's Khaos?!"

She smiled slightly, "Khaos is doing great, Gray's been keeping me company, Rick's been taking care of the chickens and Cliff helped the harvest sprites with everything else. Maybe by the time you get better he'll be adding budum to the end of his sentences!" I could tell she was trying to get me to be happy and not worry about the farm. But how could I not? And those guys, are they trying to approach my sister?! Damn it all!!

"Well its starting to get late, I'm going to do a little fishing and put them in the fridge," she began again getting up. She gave me a quick kiss on the cheek and walked out. I sighed again, man was I doing that a lot. I turned to karen who was staring at me. What the hell!? STARING at me?

"Are you okay?" I asked realizing there was a sort of dazed look in her eyes. "Hello?" She started to sway a bit, "This sin't funny!" I found myself being able to move, I ignored the pain that overwhelmed me. nothing was broken I was told, but I'll be aching all over my body for quite the while. I don't know how I did it, but I got up and picked her up and craddled her in my arms. Her eyes were closed, her breathing was steady, "Elli! Doctor!! Help!!" I gazed at her face as Elliu and Doctor rushed over.

"Jack! you shouldn't be up! You shouldn't be able to either!!" Elli exclaimed as Doctor pondered behind her.

"You shouldn't..." the Doctor continued. I got pissed, why were they worrying about me?

"Damn it!!" I exclaimed, "Karen's fainted!! Could you at least check her out before worrying about me? I mean, I appreciate it and all, but come on, look at her!!" I held her up but winced at the pain that sourged through my body. The Doctor quickly apologized and checked her immediately. Elli left to get something to help her and I fell into my bed once more.

"Damn..."

A/N: So he didn't exactly recover this chapter...But come on, I find it eventful, and I even updated!! Be happy please? I'll add the next chapter asap.