Soon we were outside Alex's door. J.B. and Taylor were nearly running over each other to see her. I mean, I want to see her to, but really? Kuru
stopped them as they were about to enter. "I believe she would like to see Amanda first." He said, trying to hold them back. "What for?" Asked
J.B. "She needs her to, um, clean her up first." He said quietly, and I knew he was very saddened and disturbed by everything. I needed to see
Alex and find out exactly what happened. The boys went away, and Kuru opened the door. I saw my best friend lying on her bed, and ran to her.
"Alex!" I yelled, hugging her gently. "What happened! Kuru said you were hurt! I didn't know what to think! I cam straight away. Are you okay?"
I asked her in one breath. "I'm alright. You were right. That guy was rough. But I was swept away by a certain elephant and best friend just in
time. " She said, smiling brightly at Kuru who frowned when she said that Alex's date was rough, but got a gleam in his eye when she talked
about him. "Do you want me to leave while Amanda examines you?" He asked. "What?" I asked, confused. Examine her? Oh, they must not
have a doctor here! That's why Kuru wanted me to come in first! Of course, that makes sense. "No, Kuru. Stay, Please. " She says, shooting
him a pleading look not to leave her. He nodded and sat down, and looked at the fireplace; his back turned away from us. "Oh Amanda, Kuru
thinks I need a checkup." She said in an almost complaining voice. "You do." I said firmly. She's so not worming her way out of this. "Well, My
bandages probably need changed.. I can just feel them all sweaty and gooey." She griped. "Okay." I said as she sat up so I could change
them. I got the bandage off and gasped."Oh my goodness! Kuru, Do Not Look!" I yelled as he began to turn around to see what I was gasping
about. "Is anything wrong?" He asked, sounding very worried. "Stay out of it, Kuru. You won't be able to handle it." I say as calmly as I can.
"I'm trained to handle all things involving the princess. If she wishes, I would at least like to know what is wrong." he said quietly. "Of course.
He has a right to know, Amanda, he brought me here and has take care of me, I want him to know. That's why I asked him to stay. Oh forget
the towel! How do you think I looked when he found me?! Just come here, Kuru." She said as I tried to make her change her mind. Kuru is
going to have a fit! I just know he's going to start crying, and then Alex will start crying, and before you know it they will be in each other's
arms, crying, and I will be sent back to the boys so that they can have their 'moment'. Ugg. Oh well.
Kuru's P.O.V.
I expected the worst, but this was worse than I could have ever imagined. She was bruised and bitten and bleeding. There were ail marks and finger prints all
over her. I backed up, turned around, and sat down on the lounge. "What's wrong?" Asked Alex, As if she didn't know what was bothering me, though it
was pretty clear. I just shook my head as I turned to face her, and said with an incredulous tone, "Why would someone do this?" She shrugged. "They wanted
to." Then I was enraged. "with no concern to the consequences inflicted upon you!" I yelled, leaving all of us in the room breathless. "I am sorry. I should not
have raised my voice." I said when I had calmed down. I looked down with shame. "Looks like someone does get angry other than when the kingdom is at risk.
Don't you think, Amanda?" Said Alex with a teasing look. "Yeah. I can see that." Laughed Amanda. We all broke into laughter, until I noticed that Amanda had still
not bandaged Alex. "Princess." I said uneasily. "What, Kuru?" She asked, turning to look at me. I met her eyes, then shifted my glance to the floor. At first she
looked confused, but when I met her eyes again, she finally understood. Her mouth formed an 'O' and she pulled up the covers to her armpits. I knew I was
blushing madly, and when I looked into her eyes again, she blushed a light pink. Amanda caught the exchange, and was giggling absurdly. She could barely
bandage up Alex, she was laughing so hard. While she did this, I went to get J.B. and Taylor. "You can come in now." I told them. They jumped out of their
seats, and ran to the door. They must be very worried about Alex. Who can blame them though? They've been waiting nearly 2 hours to see their hurt friend
whom they cared or as a sister.I don't think I could have made it that long. I'm glad I didn't have too. I'm glad I had the opportunity to save her and care for
her. She may think it's a burden to me,but the only thing bad about being so close to her, is that I can almost feel her pain. and I know how much she hurts. If I
could go back through the years, I wouldn't change a thing. The only thing I would remove is this terrible situation. I wish she had never gotten hurt. If I could
take her pain... actually, I might be ale to. I shall ask her when we are alone again. I walk into the room with the others, and sit behind Alex, supporting her back as she talks to her friends. This will be difficult, but if we face it together, I know we'll be okay.