Chapter Two- The Incident
Misao walked down the street and stopped at the crosswalk. She and Aoshi had been married for two months now. Misao was still trying to get Aoshi to talk more, and he hadn't touched her since the wedding night. Misao thought that maybe she had done something wrong, but whenever she replayed that night in her head, he seemed like he enjoyed it as much as she had. Aoshi had been busy with work lately, but that shouldn't stop a husband from holding his wife right? Misao shook her head of these thoughts, and decided it was best if she had a talk with Aoshi. She really needed to talk to him today, especially after the news she had just received. She was a little scared and excited, but was worried on how Aoshi would take it. She hoped that he would be as thrilled as she was. The signal had changed to walk and she began to cross the street. She then proceeded to walk down the sidewalk, and as she passed by an alley, a man stepped in front of her.
"Where's pretty little thing like you headed?" he smirked.
"Any place away from you," she replied, trying to move around him. He stepped in front of her again. "Move aside," she said through clenched teeth.
"I don't think so. You and I should have a little fun."
Misao tried to punch him, but he caught her wrist. She then tried to kick him, but he blocked her. Misao then tried to bite his hand, but he grabbed her throat.
"Now aren't you a feisty one. I haven't had anyone put up as much of a fight as you have. I think I'm going to enjoy this even more."
Misao was now terrified. She couldn't think of anything else to do, so she screamed as loud as she could. The man then threw her on the ground, and she hit her head on the cement.
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Aoshi had just gotten out of a very long meeting and was about to get in his car when he heard a scream. Not thinking twice, he headed toward the sound, and came across a man in an alley way. There on the ground behind the man, lay Misao, unconscious. Aoshi was furious.
"What have you done to her?"
The man turned towards him."What does it matter to you? She's not your woman is she?"
"Yes, she is," Aoshi growled and lunged toward the man. The man was wide-eyed and started to panic. Aoshi grabbed the front of the man's shirt and began to punch him over and over again until his face was unrecognizable. Aoshi then let him go, dropping him to the ground.
"You're lucky I don't have my kodachi," he spat at the now unconscious man. Aoshi then rushed towards Misao.
"Misao! Misao! Wake up. Come on, open your eyes!" He got no response. He then picked her up and rushed her to the hospital,which was only a few blocks away. He went to the front desk and asked to see a doctor immediately. The nurse took one look at the girl, and recognized her as the girl who had left that very hospital not too long ago. She paged for doctor Takani, who had came immediately. After seeing Misao, she had Aoshi place her on a gourney and rolled her to the nearest examination room. She had tried to get Aoshi to wait in the lobby, but he refused to be parted from Misao. Dr. Takani decided to just let him be, and began to examine the unconscious girl.
"Well, it seems as if she has hit her head rather hard. I need to give her a cat scan to see if there is any brain damage," Dr. Takani said. She then proceeded to change Misao into a hospital gown and went to give her a cat scan. Aoshi remained where he was, worried about his wife. Dr. Takani had returned with Misao and gave him the news.
"Shinomori-san, I'm afraid that your wife has suffered a severe head injury. She has slipped into a coma, and we have no idea when or if she'll wake up."
Aoshi was stunned. He couldn't believe what this doctor was telling him. He may never see Misao as her lively, bubbly self again. There was still so much to tell and show her. He never told her how he really felt about her, and he may never get that chance.
Dr. Takani's voice interrupted Aoshi's troubled thoughts.
"There's one more thing. Misao was here earlier. She was suppose to be the one to tell you the news. She's pregnant. But since she might not wake up, the baby will most likely die. There is a small chance that it could survive, but it isn't likely. We'll need to keep her here and monitor her."
Aoshi was shocked. Misao was carrying their child. He was going to be a father, but now, that child might not make it if Misao didn't wake up. Aoshi didn't want to leave her in the hospital, but she needed the medical attention. Aoshi was silent for a while, trying to digest all the news.
"Is there any way she could come home?"
"A doctor would have to visit her at least once a week to monitor her progress and someone would have to be with her everyday, just in case she wakes up or something happens."
Aoshi nodded. " I would take care of all her needs, and I'll find someone to come every week."
Dr. Takani watched the broken man, and couldn't help but pity him. "Shinomori-san, I'll offer my services to you. I'll make sure to do everything in my power to help her."
"Arigatou. When can I take her home?"
"I can get her transported to your house tomorrow afternoon."
Aoshi nodded and turned his gaze back to his wife. Dr. Takani left the room and began to make preparations for Misao's transfer.
Aoshi took hold of Misao's hand and held it tightly. Please, Misao. Please, don't leave me.
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a/n I know I know, it's depressing But don't worry! Things will get better.....later.....