Fandom: The Incredibles
Word Count: 213 words
Characters: Buddy Pine/Syndrome, Mirage
Summary: Mirage knew Buddy was growing colder each day but she didn't know how to stop it.
Everything hurt. God it hurt so much. Buddy huffed and ignored his screaming lungs, rolling over on his side. He heard a soft rustling and sighed.
"I'm fine." Mirage frowned as she looked at Buddy. The red-head was shaking and clutching his stomach. She knew he wasn't fine.
"No you're not." Buddy rolled his eyes and forced himself to sit up. He paused, shoving away a wave of nausea, before he looked at Mirage. She was worried about him and he knew he looked a mess. His father had done a number on him that night and he knew he couldn't go to school tomorrow.
"It's fine Mirage. I'll heal." The girl frowned and climbed into bed with Buddy.
"I wish he didn't hit you." Buddy pulled Mirage to his chest, leaning back against his headboard.
"Wishing won't get you anywhere." Mirage frowned but didn't say anything. She knew Buddy was growing colder each day but she didn't know how to stop it.
"Maybe Mr. Incredible can help." Buddy growled at that and Mirage felt fresh fear well in her. She'd never been afraid of Buddy before.
"No he can't. He works alone." Buddy pulled Mirage closer. He would protect her at all costs. He couldn't depend on superheroes to save the day.