Chapter 13: Lick your wounds
**Shiva's POV**
I screamed and scrambled to him. He was breathing but barely. Our crew was wrecked. We need to escape.
˝Don't you die on me!˝ - I said to Kid and passed Killer and the others. I hate doing this and I hate what happens after it but we need to leave this place quickly.
I shut my eyes and start singing:
„We lie awake in the darkness fearing nothing.
With the strength of a nation we will not fail.
We've now become restless and ready for blood.
Though we are few, the earth will tremble.Destroy!"
(a/n : War of ages – Through the flames)
Is this your wish? - voice, so magnificent and pure came across the sky
Yes, please, please save us! – I replied
Do you wish to do a sacrifice for this gift? – the voice said.
Yes, I do – I replied instantly.
So be it, your wish is granted, two suns and days will pass and we'll come for the sacrifice – the voice said. Rays, blood-red and golden yellow enveloped our ship.
I blinked and it was all over.
Chimera gods answer, but they take sacrifices from you. They're usually really picky and moody. Guess I had luck today.
. fuck. I need to check on them. Where was that damn Doctor?! Urgh
I rush to the infirmary just to stop half way. Doc, two blades in his chest. Fuck, I don't think anyone one the crew has ANY medical knowledge.
I grabbed a needle and thread. Bandages, ointments and everything that could help me and ran outside. Near the entrance Killer and Wire were hunched over. I took Killer's arm and swear it was injured and bleeding badly during the battle. Now, it was just scarred over. The both were only passed out. Relief washed over me.
Kid. Jumping over the railing I reach him. His clothes were tattered and bloody but he was breathing.
I exhale and take his sash off, nothing. His chest and arms had only minor scars.
Looks like the Gods took care of everything.
Save us...
I didn't precise what I wanted but I got everything under control.
Away from Kizaru. The crew taken care off.
Next were : check who the casualties were and inspect the ship. The Conqueror has taken a nasty beating. We should dock somewhere soon to get everything we need to repair it. And recruit a new doctor.
**Kid's POV**
Someone was making a hellish noise and disturbing my sleep. I grumbled and opened my eyes. Why was I sleeping next to the mast?
Did those fuckers prank with me? A growl rose from my chest.
My clothes were tattered and bloody. *flashback*
The fight. KIZARU! I shot up but saw only sea around us. My crew was lying around the beaten ship and Shiva was covered in blood.
My eyes widened as she approached me ˝Are you okay?˝ - worry filled her voice.
She came close and put my sash back on ˝I removed it to see if you had any injuries beside on your chest. Your legs looks fine. What's with that look?˝ - he eyed me funnily.
˝You care so much?˝ - I spat out
˝Yes dimmwit I do! Now get sober and help me. Doc's dead, the ship is beaten as everybody else.¨ - she snarles at me.
**Shiva's POV**
That typical brick brain. Urgh, sometimes I just couldn't understand him.
˝Doc's dead?˝ - he asked.
˝Marines˝
˝But who treated our wounds? And how the fuck did we get away from there?˝ - I chew on my lip. Should I tell him? ˝Shiva, tell me. It's an order˝
˝Can I explain later? After we asset the damage and get everyone on their feet so we can dock somewhere and lick our wounds?˝ - he glared but nodded
˝Later then˝
I watched him head to the main deck and stand there. helpfully I see. Glaring I made my way to Killer, maybe the first mate could be more useful.
I watch as both Wire and Killer awaken and look confused. ˝Oi guys! Anything giving you pain?˝ - I ask holding a bottle of painkillers.
˝Shoul'dn't Doc give those out?˝ - Wire asks
˝He's dead. Marines.˝ - I answer bluntly and repeat my question. They shake heads. ´Good than help around asset the damage to the ship and get everyone on their feet˝
˝Since when do we take orders from you?˝- Killer ask s quite irritated. Not used to it, huh?
˝Just repeating Kid's orders˝ - I smile smugly. Okay, so it was far stretched but awesomely Kid didn't mind getting ordered. Or was it because of me? Oh well.
**time elapse**
4 fucking hours. That's how long it took everyone to wake up and start doing their crap. Job. Whatever. I was in my smithy ignoring everyone.
**flashback**
˝How long till everyone awakens?˝ - I ask for the millionth time. The boys glare at me
˝When they do˝ - Killer answers
˝Couldn't you just pour water on them?¨
˝No, maybe they're injured˝ - I glare at Wire. EVERYBODY was fine.
˝I'm going to work un like some˝
Sweat was rolling of me and washing the blood away. I didn't shower because I was getting dirty again. Making weapons takes energy and sweat and you're dirty. I made Kid's requested a two pointed dagger. Why doesn't he ever want a sword? It's always this dagger, that dagger, shitty dagger. I'll barf If someone wants another fucking dagger.
˝Land a ho!˝ - I head muffled. So soon? How long was I in here? I scramble to my feet and head for the showers.
Land. Finally.
Two hours later we docked at a spring island. It looked unhabitated but it had food and wood on it, which we needed. I scanned the men for Kid and went to his side.
**Kid's POV**
I saw her search for me and then head my way. No matter how much we argued she still came at my side.
I couldn't understand why but I've grown attached to that feeling. Having her close.
˝So you want your explanation, right?˝ - her feminine voice takes me out of my thoughts.
˝Yeah so spill already˝ - How the fuck did she do it?
˝It's a long story but I'll try to shorten it˝ - she says and I notice Killer listen
˝Can he?..˝
**Shiva's POV**
˝Yeah. So the Chimera have 4 Gods – they rule over the elements and help us. At a price. Every wish fulfilled needs a sacrifice. They're moody, picky and sometime don't even answer your pleas. They're known to lay with the Chimera out of sheer boredom and usually play around with the people. I sang to the God of Water, Y'datos and asked him for help.
He cured our wounds and repositioned the ship. I can't use this power often, hardly at all. ˝ - I finished as simply as I could. Naturally there was more to it. I could talk days about our silly gods.
They stared at me.
Finally Killer asks ˝Help from a deity? You sure you didn't hallucinate?˝ - I glare at him
˝Then how come you're healed and we escaped that goat Vice admiral?˝ - I snap at him.
˝Whatever˝- he simply walks away. What got in his ass and died?
˝What's the sacrifice?˝ - Kid asks me serious. If I knew darling.
˝That's the tricky part. It can be anything, from a rock you found at the beach to your life or of your first born. No one knows until they come. They' ll come in 2 days˝ - I won't prepare myself. I don't regret my decision. They're – He is safe. That's all that matters.
When did you grew attached to the crew?
Somewhere around I saw him. I smirk and watch a confused Kid
˝You aren't scared?˝ - he asks dumbfounded.
˝Noup, I'm not sorry for doing it so whatever comes I'll accept it˝
(a/n: Kid's ship doesn't have a name so I gave him one, anyone with a better idea PM me )
Short and I'm not satisfied with it but I'll have to do!
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