Cyber-Jump Mansion
The others had been training when the femme doctor came in. She held a clipboard, and her cellphone in her free hand.
Tori ran up, worry on her little face.
"Is Jack okay?"
The woman smiled softly, patting her head.
"The procedure was more complicated than usual, but he's just fine. He'll be awake soon, and up and about in a few days."
Blaine's brow furrowed.
"A few days? Most of us only took a day, two at most to recover." She stated while Matt and Luke piped up in unison saying "Complicated?"
"Yes, Doctor. Why was this situation more complicated?" Liam asked, face etched with worry.
The femme looked up to him.
"While the others all have had easy procedures, it's because mostly the placement area isn't too vital."
"And Jack's cybernetics?"
"Wanted to be installed...Well, it had to be installed over his heart."
Everyone had similar reactions of shock.
"I warned him it could be dangerous, it was his decision to go on with it." She quickly said. She then smiled.
"And he's perfectly fine, it went smooth as silk!" She assured.
Everyone shared a look.
"Someone will to bring food for him for the next few days though. He'll be ready for visitors in an hour or so."
Liam nodded, patting the woman's shoulder.
"Thank you, Maria. A splendid job as always."
The woman smiled.
"It's what I live for. See you all around."
She then left the room.
Silence reigned for a long moment. Then Tori grabbed Liam's pant leg.
"Jay-Jay's gonna be okay, isn't he?"
Liam smiled encouragingly, patting her head.
"Of course he will. He's strong."
Allen suddenly spoke up.
"I'll take food for him in the morning."
They all looked at him, surprised.
"I thought you didn't like him?" Matt stated.
Allen scowled.
"I don't. But there's something I want to ask him."
The others exchanged worried looks.
Next day
Jack looked up, blinking in surprise when there was a knock.
"It's open." He called to the person on the other side.
The door opened, and Jack was surprised when Allen of all people entered, a tray of food in hand.
"Oh, hey!" Jack greeted, trying to sit up. He winced in pain, stopping as he bandaged chest protested.
He was shocked when Allen set aside the tray and carefully lifted him up so that he sat up against the headboard.
"Thanks." The raven teen said.
Allen gave a grunt, setting the tray in Jack's lap before dragging over the chair from the desk.
Jack watched as the older male sat, legs and arms crossed, a stern look in his eyes. He then outright stared at Jack.
"Uh..."
"Your implant. Does it hurt?" Allen suddenly asked.
Jack jumped slightly in surprise, then shrugged.
"A bit, but it's not too bad."
Allen gave a grunt of reply, falling silent again.
Jack began to eat, careful to not disturb the linen bandages wrapped around his chest.
Allen finally spoke up again.
"Why'd you let them implant the cybernetics over your heart? You could've said no, but you didn't. Why?"
Jack glanced up at him for a moment.
"Well, I signed up for this, not backing out anytime soon." He finally replied before taking another bite of food.
"Any signs of your ability yet?"
Jack shook his head.
"No, not yet. But Mrs. Silverford says it'll probably take a bit of time for us to figure it out."
Allen nodded in understanding, then grabbed some gauze from the bedside table.
"The doc asked me to redo those." He said, pointing at the bandages.
Jack shifted, setting the tray aside and straitening with a wince.
Allen carefully took off the old gauze, tossing it into the small trashcan in the corner. He then paused to examine the cybernetics.
A large, blue-silver light shone from over his heart, and metal spread from it in ivy-like tendrils.
Allen then went about bandaging the teen, careful to not irritate the still healing skin. The older male could remember how much his skin had hurt the first few days after his tech was implanted. He didn't wish that irritation on anyone.
Jack watched him for a long moment.
"Why're you being so nice now?"
Allen glanced at him, then shrugged.
"I guess because I realized you aren't a wimp who's gonna give up. Plus, if you're willing to leave your mom to do this so you can protect people, then I guess you aren't so bad."
Jack nodded.
"Then thanks, I guess."
Allen smirked slightly.
"Weird what you think you should thank people for." He stated, finishing bandaging the teen and setting the rest of the roll aside.
"Now eat. Sooner you heal, then the sooner you can show us what'cha got in the training room." He stated, setting the tray back in the teen's lap.
Jack nodded.
"Alright. Thanks."
Allen snorted.
"You say thanks way too much, kid."
The older male then left, shutting the door behind him. He then paused on the other side, face becoming hard.
He'd seen them when he'd been bandaging the youth's chest. The scars. Each were harsh and deep, showing bluntly against the teens pale skin. Jack was far from being a wimp. Not with so many scars yet such a calm personality.
Shaking his head, Allen headed towards the training room.
Later
"Hey, training without me?" Allen asked as he entered the training room.
Everyone looked up, and Tori ran over, tugging on Allen's hand.
"Is Jay okay? Huh?" She asked, eyes shining with hope.
Allen chuckled, easily lifting her.
"He's fine. Should be healed in a week or so. But you can probably see him tomorrow, day after at the latest."
"Yay!" Tori cheered happily.
Adam raised a brow.
"You're in a much better mood now. I thought you would be angry after seeing Jack considering you don't like him."
Allen was silent for a moment.
"...I got to know him a bit, talked with him a bit. And I...He has scars. They're terrible, but he acts as though they haven't effected him in the slightest. I was wrong...He isn't a wimp."
The other's looked at eachother, surprised. It was rare to hear Allen admit he was wrong about something. Jack really must be something, they all thought to themselves.
Sorry for not updating sooner! Now, I need some help! I'd love to hear ideas on what his abilities should be! So please tell me, because I'll enjoy reading your suggestions! See y'all around!