Chapter 23: Hang On
You stared blankly at the ceiling as the nurses encircled you. Pain swarms your body yet at the same time you can't feel it. Your body and mind has been numb for hours. The horrific events of the day still on replay in your mind. Blood was still pumping out of your arms and wrists. The white sheets of the ER room have long been stained a deep crimson from your blood. But questions keep running through your mind never leaving you with a moments peace through the repeat of the Adam ok?Is Hyoukyo really dead?How is Tala?Does he blame me?Is Chris... Is he alive?Why the hell did he do that!Your attention came back to reality when the nurse shoved an oxygen mask over your nose and mouth. A quick beeping sound echoed, filling the room. [She's lost to much blood!] shouts a voice from next to you. They sounded so close yet too far away. You tried to turn your head to see them. But your head felt like a block of cement. You couldn't move a muscle. It felt as if you were being detached from your body. [Her blood pressure's dropping!] They shouted again only this time the voice was even farther away. You started to get a light headed feeling. You lost all feeling in your arms and legs. Your breathing became even more laboured. [We are not going to lose anyone here today! Nurse...] and with that all sounds cut out. And you were thrown into complete darkness.
*Scotty's POV*
The house phone rang in your ears as you flicked through your magazine. Ring. Flip. Ring. Flip. Ring. [Is someone going to get that?] you screamed as you flipped yet another page still not finding the article you were looking for. After another ring and no response from the house, you answered the phone. [Hello?] you said in a bored tone while still turning the pages. Finally you found the story you were looking for. Excited you started to read the first line and completely missed what the caller had said. [I'm sorry, what did you say?] you asked as you put the magazine on your lap and concentrated on the phone call. [Is there a... Scott Eurna or Kali Eurna there?] a deep male voice asked over the phone. Your lips formed a frown as you didn't recognize this voice. [I'm Scott Eurna] you answered attention at it's fullest. [I'm doctor Williams at the Moscow Hospital. At the moment I'm treating your cousins Meg and Adam Granger as well as your friend Tala Valkov, and your brother Chris Eurna. Would you mind coming down with Kali? I believe it would be best to discuss this in person.] the person answered. You went numb. [We'll be right there] you said your voice sounding the phone fell out of your hand as you stared at the wall in front of you. {Chris... Meg... Adam... What have you two gotten yourselves into this time?} you asked yourself as the realization of what happened started to sink in. But all of them in the hospital at one time? Quickly you jumped off the couch. With a soft flop the Hammer magazine fell to the floor. [Kali!] you called running to the kitchen. Scanning over the rack of keys, you found your set of Buell keys and Kali's Yahama's. [KALI!] you screamed again running for the garage. A panic started to rise in you as you desperately started to search for a helmet. The more you seemed to look for it, the harder it become to find it. Finally finding one, you shoved it on your head and hopped on your bike. [KALI!] you called one last time as you fired up your bike.[Do you know what time it is?] came Kali's voice from the garage doorway. From a quick side glace you could tell that she was in sweat pants and was rubbing the sleep from her eyes. Without an answer, Kali decided to answer for you. [It's 10:30... What are you even doing up?] she grumbled sleep still in her voice. [Chris, Meg and Adam are at the hospital. I think it's bad this time.] you said as you through her the keys to her Yahama. She quickly snapped out of it and caught her keys. Her eyes were wide, but she didn't say a word. She was too worried about Meg. If something bad happened to Meg, you had no clue how Kali would reach. Without another word from either of you, you went speeding towards the moment you arrived at the hospital the doctor rushed you into his office. Numbly you plopped yourself down in one of the chairs in front of a giant oak desk. Kali took the seat next to you. Doctor Williams took a deep breath before pulled out three folders. Meg, Adam, and Chris's picture on each of the folders. [I will explain to you what has happened with your three family members, but I can not discuss mister Valkov's condition or injuries. We are still trying to contact his family.] At this Kali cut him off. [Rika Valkov.] she said lowly. Her eyes were transfixed on the floor. Yours out the window. The doctor scanned your faces before returning to his files. [I will start off with Adam. He has received two deep cuts. One to his back and one to his chest. With these two wounds he has lost a lot of blood. At the time of our arrival he was unconscious, but that seems to be do to a blow to the head. Adam is also bleeding out of the ear meaning that he has most likely fractured his skull. We will need to bring him into surgery to drain to blood from his head to relive the brain of the pressure. It'll be a while before he is up for visitors.] Next to you Kali gasped and your heart sank. [Adam] Kali whispered as silent tears started to run down her face. [He's going to be ok. He always is.] you said as you gripped her in a tight hug. She just stared blankly at the wall behind you tears still steadily coming down her face. You kept telling her that Adam was going to be ok hopping to get a response yet she just wouldn't talk. And at the same time you just couldn't convince yourself that Adam was going to be ok. Bleeding out of the ear? How could someone survive that? Your shirt started to stick to you as Kali's tear's started to seep into the material. This was the first time you've seen her cry since the first days of the Abbey.[Now, Meg. She has received two deep cuts in each of her arms. Two are around her wrists and cut down to the bone, the others just below her shoulders. She has lost a tremendous amount of blood. With the amount of blood she has lost, her blood pressure has dropped dramatically. This change in pressure has thrown her into a coma. We have no clue how soon she will awake from this coma. At the moment she has a breathing tube in her throat because she could not breath on her own.]. Again your heart fell. Black pools started to form on Kali's face as her tears mixed with her makeup. She started to pull out of reality even more. This was just like the Abbey all over again. It was Meg who pulled her back last time, who will help her this time?After a minute or two the doctor cleared his throat. You shifted your eyes to him but he wouldn't meet your gaze. {What could be worse then what he's already told us?} you growled in your mind as you just started at him with a black face. [Now Chris.] he started but stopped to clear his throat. You just stared at him, your eyes never leaving his face. At this moment you could tell that it wasn't going to be easy to hear what had happened to Chris. [Your brother was stabbed in the heart.]. Hearing this your eyes widened and your grip on Kali became even tighter. Not that she would have felt it. She was completely blocked off from the world right now. [He is in surgery right now to try and close the opening in the heart and skin. The knife went throw one of the sides, but it should be able to be closed. It will be a long and slow recovery though.]. This is not what you wanted to hear. [We will do the best we can to fix your family. Please excuse me as I go and call miss Valkov.]
*Kali's POV*
Slowly you pulled the door handle on Meg's room. You scanned the hallway to see if anyone was in sight. No one was. It had been hours since you had talked with the doctor. Up till now you had sat in the corner of the waiting room blankly staring off into space. Scotty went in to see Adam right after his surgery. But you couldn't bring yourself to see him. You just didn't want to accept what had happen to your your eyes on the floor you slowly entered the room. Your feet shuffled across the floor seeming to make a thunderous sound in this quiet room. Once in the middle of the room you stopped. Hesitantly you shifted your eyes to Meg's body. This only farther broke your heart. She was bandaged from her shoulders to her wrists on both hands. Then she had a breathing tube shoved down her throat. Tears stained her face. More tears started to form in your eyes. With a sniff you walked over to the chair placed next to Meg's bed. [I haven't cried in years, and today it seems as if I can't stop.] you whispered wiping the tears from your eyes. After your eyes were dry enough you looked back at Meg's body. This was the first time you saw her this badly injured. Sure you had seen her in the hospital before, but she was always awake and begging to go home. Scanning Meg, you could see that a tube was placed in her right arm giving her blood. With a sigh you looked out the window. [You're not allowed to die on me.] you whispered still refusing to look at a while you spoke up again. [You know you were the only one to even attempt to comfort me when my friend died?] you whispered your eyes now fixed on the beeping machines to the right of Meg's bed. [Boris had launched a beyblade at her heart killing her instantly. I was only ten...] you continued a tear slowly slipping out of your eye. [Even if you did just say she was better of dead then alive here... You... You still helped] you finished. It had been on your mind for years, yet you could just never tell Meg how you felt. And now she might never hear you say anything again.*With You*
A mind blowing headache greeted you as you awoke. As you opened your eyes the first thing you saw was white. The bright white that only comes in one place. {Great a hospital} you thought mentally rolling your eyes. But you then had a gagging feeling in your throat. Quickly you tried to bright your arms up the grip your throat. But something ripped out of your right arm causing a lot of pain. You grunted in pain as you started to roll over on your side. [NURSE!] came a voice next to you. Slowly you turned to look at who ever it was. Your eyes widened in delight as you saw Tala sitting next to your a nurse rushed into the room. A soft gasp escaped her mouth as she saw your choking figure. [Nurse, get that damn tube out of her throat] Tala said looking unemotionally at the nurse. [Now!] Tala screamed as the nurse just looked at him with shock. Snapping out of her daze she quickly walked over to your bed. Slowly you ripped your gaze from Tala and looked at the nurse. She grabbed a pair of blue gloves out of a box next to the bed. [Now I need you to turn on your back and relax.] she said softly looking you in the eye. Taking as deep a breath as you could manage, you did as you were asked. With a firm grip the nurse grasped the tube and second the tube was out of your throat you rolled on your side. The bile from your stomach quickly going up your windpipe. Lucky for you, Tala reacted quickly and shoved the bed pan under your mouth as you started to expel the disgusting liquid. Exhausted you flopped back down on the bed and curled into a little ball. [The nurse's a slow bitch] Tala grumbled as he sat down in the chair next to the bed. Slowly and painfully you turned to see what the obviously pissed Russian was doing. A glare was set firm on his face as he reached for his I-Pod. At this time you scanned him to see if you could find any signs of the fight that had occurred. The only thing you could see was a fading cut on his check. [Tala?] you whispered not even knowing if he would hear you. Slowly his gaze fell on you. Lingering around your lips, but resting on your eyes. [Why did you go with Chris and Adam?] you asked staring in his ice blue eyes. But at your question he couldn't hold your gaze. Quickly he looked away. [Your brother dragged me] he said. You could tell straight away that he was lying. Why would he need to lie about something like that? You shrugged it off as you asked your next question. [How are Adam and Chris?]. This question brought Tala's eyes back to yours. [Adam woke up yesterday and Chris is still knocked out] was his answer. And with that the room fell silent. Something was troubling Tala, you could just tell. But what was it?*Tala's POV*You watched as Meg slowly turned away from you and drifted off to sleep. Why didn't you tell Meg the truth when she asked why you had come to save her? Maybe because you didn't want to say it out loud. If you don't say it, it will go away. Right?You sighed as you stood up and walked to the window. It was a bright and sunny day. The light from the sun glistened off the buildings in front of you. Yet you still couldn't shake the cold that was forming around you. You knew you had to tell Meg why you knew she would was at the Abbey. But would she truly believe you?
*Meg's POV*
A couple of hours later you woke up to find a dark room. With a quick stretch you turned to face the door. To your surprise Tala was still sitting in the chair next to your bed. You thought that he would be kicked out and replaced by someone new by now. You let a small smile cross your face as you looked at his now sleeping figure. The only moon light in the room was hitting his face making him glow. Still his head phones were in his a devilish smirk you scanned the room to make sure you were the only ones in the room. You then reached your hand out and pulled out one of his head phones. Tala sprung up. Anger and shock on his face. He then turned his face to you. [Have a nice nap?] you asked as you placed the head phone in your ear. He just glared at you as he sat on the edge of the bed. You then pulled his arm and made him lay down. You then placed your head on his chest. You tell he was shocked by your actions cause it took him a couple of minutes before he wrapped his arms around you in a hug.[With blood shot eyes, I watch you sleepingThe warmth I feel beside me is slowly fadingWould she hear me, if I called her name?Would she hold me, if she knew my shame?]Went Bullet For My Valentine's Tears Don't Fall from Tala's i-Pod. [I missed you...] Tala said out of the blue. Surprised you sat up. You stared deeply into Tala's eyes too afraid to ask what he had just said fearing that you were just holding things. [And I really missed this...] he said as he slowly leaned in. You eyes widened yet again as your lips met. Bliss. Bliss is the only word you could imagine to use to describe Tala's kiss. Pure bliss. It was the perfect thing right after you wake up in the a couple of hours and nothing being said, you decided it was time to get out of this hospital bed. [Tala...?] you asked looking up at his face. [Hmmm?] was his only response. [Would you mind taking me to see Adam?] you whispered turning your gaze to the floor. Tala didn't answer. He just picked you up and walked towards the door. You mentally thanked him for the jester. [Hey Meg] said Adam as you and Tala walked in the room. You walked over and sat on the edge of Adam's bed. [I see you're looking better] Adam said a slight smirk on his face. You had to agree with him. Your bandages were reduced to just on your wrists. [Which is more then I can say for you.] you said as you reached a hand out and touched his buzz cut head. [Ya...] Adam said as he brought his hand up and felt his hair. [They had to cut it off to get at blood under my scalp.] he finished. Your eyes widened. But slowly your face broke out into a smile. [At least you're ok] you whispered. He nodded his head but still continued to stare at the floor.[Meg!] Raikou cried as she and Shakaku walked into the room. [Hey guys.] you said a small smile on your face. Seeing this Tala quietly excused himself from the room. This slightly disappointed you. You felt that if you would loose sight of him, something may happen to him. But you pushed this feeling out of your mind as Raikou and Shakaku gripped you in bone crushing hugs. [We're here to say goodbye] Shakaku said looking you in the eye. [And why would that be?] you asked raising an eyebrow. Shakaku sighed and sat down on the bed next to you. [We cannot live in your world. We have to return to our blades.] he said putting a hand on your shoulder. For a minute you just stared at the floor. In your heart you knew they needed to go, but you just didn't want to see them leave. They were your protectors. Who will watch over you and Adam? [Tala's doing a fine job at that.] Shakaku whispered in your ear. You looked at him to see a wide smirk on his face. Slowly you showed him a small smile. [Ok stand up we don't have all day] Raikou said a sad smile on her face. Taking a deep breath both you and Adam stood up. [This wont hurt. Promise] Raikou said. And with a head nod from you and Adam a light formed around Shakaku and Raikou. The light then slowly engulfed you and Adam. Finally the light slowly started to fade. Only you and Adam were left in the room.
[Guess they're gone] you said with a sigh as you sat back down on the bed. Adam sat next to you and placed and arm around your back. [They never really leave though] he said hoping to lift your sprits. You just stared at the floor. It was going to be weird to not have Shakaku around. A long silence fell over the room. [So... How long was I out for this time?] you asked crossing your legs on the bed and turning towards Adam. Adam relaxed near the headboard leaning his back on the wall. [Only a week or so. Not bad] he said folding his hands behind his head and staring out the window. {Not bad my ass} you growled giving him a slight glare. [And what about you?] you grumbled crossing your arms. He smirked. [I woke up yesterday] he said. With a worsening glare, you grabbed the pillow that was under his ass and whacked him with it. [What did I do!] he screamed a fake hurt face consuming him. You just shrugged. He then tackled you. Repeatedly he hit you with the pillow. You then saw your opportunity and grabbed the pillow back. It was now your time to attack. Quickly you turned and attacked Adam with all your might. [Ok! I give!] he shouted holding up his hands. You smirked in satisfaction and dropped the then a thought hit you. [Damn!] you said jumping up from the bed. Adam turned to look at you in wonder. [I haven't seem Chris yet!] you said as you just stared at Adam. Adam's eyes darkened and he looked down. A rock started to form in the pit of your stomach. [How's Chris Adam?] you asked just barely above a whisper. [Meg... He's probably not going to make it.] Adam said a tear rolling down his face. [No...] you said as you numbly sat down on the bed. An ice cold feeling washed over your body. [No...]. You then fell over, tears streaming down your face. [WHY!] you screamed through the tears. Adam said nothing. He just grabbed you in his arms and rocked you back and forth. Your tears increased as your body started to shake. [He... He's going to die... Saving us...] you choked. Adam just shh'ed you as he still rocked your body in his arms. You stayed in his arms, crying until you finally fell asleep.