Was too into Cold Bonds, and i've almost forgotten the plot i thought of for Lavender. So, i shall at least update one chapter before i forget anything. :D

PS: There's a slight rape scene in here, but nothing to major to me at least. If you dislike such things, you can skip the part. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Enjoyyy!

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Chapter Trois

Healing

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Everyone that you will ever meet

Knows something

That you don't know

After confirming her abilities, Lia was sent back to the sick bay for recoveries. She was excited, happy that she can stay here and find her sister instead of being trapped in a recuperate centre. She must of course, thank Aoba, for suggesting the genius (to her) idea to the commander. Although she don't know anything about valiancers, screw that, technology in overall, she's willing to work hard and learn, all for Lisa. Lia slowly moved from her wheelchair to the sick bed, sitting upright. She then looked towards Aoba. "Aoba-san, thank you so much." She smiled gratefully.

"Huh? Oh it's nothing! Being here will help you to find your sister easier, afterall!" He scratched his head, giving a goofy smile.

"It's thanks to you! If not i will be sent somewhere..."

Hina then took a step forward, bent down and smiled at me. "Welcome onboard, Lia."

"I'm glad to." Lia bowed slightly, as a form of appreciation.

Aoba smiled, then turned behind, noticing that a certain blonde-haired pilot was leaning against the wall and staring intently on the new girl. He walked up to him, "Eh, someone's admiring a girl huh...?" Aoba said teasingly, interrupting Dio's staring session. Dio shot a glare at him, then closed his eyes and released a breath.

"It's not it. " There's a tinge of worry in his voice and that made Aoba raise a brow. When he's about to ask Dio what was wrong, the speaker interrupted.

"Ensign Watase Aoba and Yumihara Hina, report your respective valiancer for adjustments."

"What about Dio?" Aoba asked no one in particular.

"I've done it previously, while both of you were here. " Dio replied him curtly.

"Oh..." Aoba then raised a brow and smirked teasingly. " Then we shall go, you will take care of Lia for us. " Dio frowned and shot back at him. "Why would I?! I have important things to do!"

"Please Dio?" Hina looked at him with the puppy eyes. "Ugh..." Dio hate it when girls do that, as he always can't resist a request.

"I-it's okay, I can take care of myself..." Lia kindly rejected as she's not particularly ill or anything. Just small bruises and cuts.

"Nah, Dio's willing to do it!" Aoba patted on his shoulder, " Goodluck Dio, we are counting on you!"

"Thank you Dio." Hina smiled, as both of them exited the room leaving two total strangers together. Lia looked at him awkwardly, knowing that it was obvious he is the type to not talk to anyone unless necessary. Dio looked away, feeling real frustrated. Those two! Forcing him to do something he obviously dislike. Dio then turned his head to the clock. 2:56PM He heaved a sigh, then turned to the bedridden girl. "Have you eaten?"

Lia was slightly shocked by his question. "Y-No, no, no!" She stuttered nervously. This guy just gave out a fierce vibe that makes her submissive.

"I guessed so, be right back." He exited the room and went somewhere else. Lia cocked her head and maganta eyes are filled with confusion.

Five minutes later, he returned with a tray of food. "These were microwaved, but better than nothing." He put the tray on her bedside. He took the packet of curry rice and opened it. "Here."

Lia blinked and took it . "T-thanks..." He is very loyal to what he was requested... Lia took a small spoon of rice and placed it in her mouth. It's better than expected... She took a few more spoonful of rice and realised something. He saved her. And she did not thank him. Lia gulped the munched food in her mouth.

"D-Dio is it?" Dio turned and looked at her. "I want to thank you... For saving me. That's what i've heard."

"It's nothing. " Dio reached to his pocket, and took out a necklace with a pink flower chained. "I found this, it's yours isn't it?" He showed her the necklace.

"This..." She touched the small petals of the gem, recalling something. Her hands then flew to her neck, feeling the cuts on her. "Mama's necklace.." Suddenly, the dreadful memory returned. Lia's eyes widened, magenta iris became smaller.

Panting and panting, both sisters ran side by side, to escape this warzone. "Lisa hurry!" She tugged Lisa's wrist harder. They needed to hurry if they wanted to escape.

"Hey! There's two women there!" A male voice loomed. Their running footsteps could be heard. Lia turned back and saw two Zogilia soldier running at a fast speed towards them. Her breath hitched. "Lisa!"

"I can't run anymore.." Lisa protested, panting harder than her sister. Lisa then tripped over her own weakened leg. "Lisa!" Lia bent down, trying to help her sister up. She was then armlocked by a male.

"Where do you think you're going?!" One of the soldiers threatened. "Oh, you have a nice body..." He said into her ears. Lia felt disgusted.

"Let us go!" She struggled against the strong hold.

"Can't do. Marc, take that little girl to the Commander. I will take care of this girl..." He grinned evily at his last phrase. As his fellow soldier carried Lisa away, Lia screamed.

"LISA!"

"You should be worrying about yourself, little kitten..." His dirty hands extended to her stomach, carressing them.

"Let me, GO!" She used all her strength to push him away. She succeeded for a moment, however was in vain as he pulled her back immediately, pinning her to the ground. "Don't be naughty, you'll love this..." He said as he ripped her shirt, Forcing a kiss. Lia kept turning her head left to right to avoid it. Frustrated by her actions, he gripped her chin roughly to hold her in position. He forced his tongue into her mouth, kissing her roughly. Lia then bit the invading tongue hard, causing him to screamed in pain.

"YOU BITCH!" He slapped her hard, and that slap was enough to make her feel dizzy. He pulled the necklace around her neck roughly, causing it to snap and creating a red thin line around her neck.

"Don't touch me..." His hand then went to her exposed breast, fondling it through her bra while his sickening mouth was nipping at her neck. A tear escaped her eyes as she shut it tightly, partly due to the massive dizziness. "Don't touch... me..."

Bang.

The next moment she opened her eyes, a figure wearing a helmet, and have blonde hair with blue bright eyes.

Lia screamed. She remembered. She was almost raped. Almost. But he still touched her. She felt disgusted. She was disgusting. As she was touched by dirty, sickening hands.

Dio eyes widened, shocked by the sudden change of mood. "Hey, what's wrong!?" He held her shoulders, trying to calm her down.

"Don't touch me!" She screamed, trying to shake him off. Dio inwardly winced, so she remembered what happened.

"Hey,hey calm down!" He gripped her shoulders tighter. But her trashing continues. "LIA!" He cupped her face in his hands. "Look at me!" Lia stopped suddenly, looking straight into him with wide, swollen eyes. It's the same face.. That saved her... The blue eyes, the blonde hair. "I saved you once, so i'm not going to let anything like that happen to you again! I will protect you! Will this calm you down now?!" He reassured her, hoping that she will feel better.

"Protect me..." She mumbled softly. Suddenly, her eyelids fell and she went unconscious. Dio sighed, finally managed to stop her screaming. He slowly laid her back on the bed and stood up.

"Ah Dio! We're back!" Aoba's cheerful voice suddenly appeared.

Dio slowly turn to face them, his face looking serious.

"Aoba, Hina, I have something to tell you both."

TBC.