SS13: Hey, guys! As all, maybe most, of you have noticed, I have changed my username. No particular reason why, just felt like I needed a new one. I am so sorry for not updating for so long. I just got lazy and since it was summer, it's not exactly the best combination for fast updates. Fear not, I am not dead. Though most of you probably knew that...Anyway, again, I am so sorry. However, I doubt updates are gonna come any faster due to school starting soon for me (8/26). But I will TRY to update every few weeks or so. Please do not lose faith in me as I will attempt to the best of my ability. Now, I hope you like this chapter! Ginga, disclaimer will ya?
DISCLAIMER: SeraphimStarlight13 does not, has not, and will not own Beyblade Metal Fight/Masters/Fury.
SS13: Please excuse or feel free to point out any mistakes you might happen to catch! And please leave suggestions as well!
"Wales? Hey, Wales. Wake up!"
The carrot-haired knight groaned before straining to open his eyes. His head pounded and his body ached. As his aqua-blue eyes came into focus, he wasn't quite sure exactly he was looking at. It was just a mangled mess of red, blue, and golden-brown. He blinked before realizing it was Ginga up in his face, literally 3 inches away. He jumped before grabbing his pillow and beating Ginga senseless with it, his achiness forgotten.
"Uncle! Uncle!" the redhead cried, trying to shield himself with his arms.
Wales ceased his attack, falling back onto the bed and closing his eyes again, massaging his temples.
"Ginga, you idiot…..," he groaned as the said-boy sat up on his bed again.
"Excuse me for-,"
He was cut off by the door slamming open and a female scream.
"GINGA, YOU IDIOT!" Madoka's voice rang, loud and clear. "I TOLD YOU NOT TO DISTURB WALES WHILE HE'S RESTING!"
"Why is everyone picking on me?!" Ginga went into the emo corner while drawing circles on the floor.
Wales shook his head before reopening his eyes and actually taking in his surroundings this time. He was in a small white room that was way too bright for his liking as the lightness assaulted his eyes. There was a big window covered by white curtains to his right and an ugly green couch and the door on his left. His arm was hooked up to a machine and was lucky his arm didn't come loose when he was beating Ginga to a pulp. There were a few places on his body that were bandaged, but not enough to really worry him. Along with Ginga and Madoka, Julian, Klaus, and Hikaru were also crowded into the room.
"Hey, where am I?" the blue-eyed knight asked, finding his voice even though it was extremely hoarse. He coughed a few times before regaining his composure.
"You're in the hospital. Actually, you've been unconscious here for more than a week now after the firefighters pulled you and Sophie out from the burning building," Hikaru answered, stepping up and handing him a glass of water.
Wales gulped the water down and sighed as the cool liquid quenched his dry throat. He laid the empty glass on the table beside him before closing his eyes, only for them to snap open half-a-second later.
"Wait, where's Sophie? How is she? Is she alright?" the carrot-haired male questioned, anxious and voice dripping with concern.
The others shared a worried expression, each hoping someone else would answer him instead of them. Silence engulfed the group for a minute or so until Madoka spoke up, her voice quiet as she suddenly declared the plain, boring, white-tiled floor the most interesting thing in the world.
"We….we don't know. She's still out cold and the doctors haven't told us anything yet…," she answered, worried.
Wales immediately started to get up, wanting to see his girlfriend. He swung his legs out from under his covers and winced as they landed on the cold, hard floor, pressure being applied to his still-weak muscles.
"Wales! What are you doing?! You have to rest!" Hikaru exclaimed, signaling Klaus to hold him down.
"I have to see Sophie. Where is she?" Wales struggled against Klaus' grip, not getting very far as his energy wasn't quite replenished after just waking up. He started coughing again before trying to cease them.
"Wales, you are in no condition to see her, and neither is she," Julian stepped forward, looking him in the eye with a hard look, his facial features firm.
"Besides, she's still unconscious and you're still recovering. You have to get some rest," Klaus exclaimed, backing up Julian.
"Rest is for the weak," Wales shot a glare each at the two, but is unable to faze them.
"You have to stay in bed. There's no point in straining yourself and hurting yourself further," Madoka looked at him dead in the eye. "Do you really think Sophie would want that? Seeing that you injured yourself even more for her?"
Wales silently sighed, stopping his resistance and just allowed his body to give up and relax. Feeling him surrender, Klaus loosened his grip before stepping back. Just then, the door opened, revealing a middle-aged, blonde man wearing a doctor's coat and carrying a clipboard. His metal name tag printed Dr. Waffles.
"Wales Locke I presume?" he exclaimed, looking at the aqua-eyed knight.
"That's me," Wales answered, laying back down and staring up at the white, blinding lights on the ceiling.
"Let's see…..you suffered some burns from the fire, but not too severely. All your bones are intact and you don't seem to have taken any damage to the head. However, you will be experiencing some minor coughing fits now and then. You inhaled a little too much smoke, but not a lot or enough to cause your lungs permanent damage," Dr. Waffles informed.
"When can I leave, Doctor?" Wales asked, turning his head to look at the blonde man.
"Well, we're gonna have to do some further examination to make sure there's absolutely nothing else wrong, but if everything's alright, then you'll be discharged in a few days. However, one of our nurses or one of your friends will have to take you outside to get some fresh air every day for an hour or so to help with the recovery of your lungs from the smoke you inhaled," the doctor walked over to the machine beside Wales' bed before turning it off and removing the thin tube from his arm. "Now would probably be a good time."
"Alright, Doctor. Thank you," Wales nodded gratefully at him as the blonde man headed for the door, having done what he needed to.
"My pleasure,"
"Wait, Doctor, do you know how our other friend is doing? Sophie Dawn?" Hikaru stopped him before he could step out the door.
"Ah, yes. She didn't suffer any major injuries, just a few small burns and cuts, and we're expecting her to wake sometime today so we can do a further examination. However, she inhaled a lot more smoke and could have a more severe side effect when she wakes up. We're just not exactly sure what it is at this moment," Dr. Waffles flipped through his clipboard, reading his notes to them.
"May we see her now?" Madoka looked at him, hopefully.
"Of course. She's in Room 34, just down the hall," the doctor replied.
"Thank you!" Madoka gave him a thankful smile and let out a sigh of relief.
"Of course. Good day now," Dr. Waffles tipped his head slightly at them, bidding farewell, before leaving the room.
As soon as the door shut behind the doctor, Wales swung his legs out of bed again, attempting to stand up before walking shakily to the door.
"Wales! Where are you going?" Klaus yelled at him as he passed.
"To see Sophie," Wales forced out as his legs gave way, only for Hikaru and Julian to grab his arms to steady him just in time.
They all gave each other a look, knowing he wasn't gonna give up and it would be useless trying to change his mind. Pulling him up to his feet, Julian and Hikaru helped regain his balance and lose his shakiness. Once he was back into the stride of walking, they released him.
"Alright, Wales, but we're coming with you," Hikaru informed as the aqua-eyed male just nodded.
They all left the room, heading for Room 34. The corridor of the hospital was quite simple, but was the same blinding white as the rooms. Pretty soon, they turned and opened the door to the second-to-last room in the hallway: Sophie's. They saw the limp, pale body lying in the bed, her arm hooked up to a few machines beside her as one beeped with a steady rhythm. Wales pulled up a chair beside his girlfriend, reaching forward to caress her cheek gently. Everyone else stood there in silence, watching them. Madoka fought back tears at the sight of one of her best friends in this condition and resisted the urge to run forward, grab her shoulders, and shake her awake.
Half an hour passed in silence as Wales continued to stroke Sophie's cheek softly, until he saw a twitch. His eyes widened as Sophie's emerald green eyes slowly fluttered open and she turned her head to look at all of them.
"Sophie?" Wales breathed out softly as everyone else gasped and some started tearing up a bit in relief, namely Hikaru and Madoka.
"W-...Who are you?"
SS13: I hope you all enjoyed it. Until next time, peace out!
P.S. Has anyone else notice the sudden increase in SYOC stories? What do you guys think of the increase in these stories?