How to Save A Life (Kero/Elayne)

[Jay]

The last thing Felis remembered before the Kirlia had teleported him was that look on Lance's face and the pressure not only on his side but on his hand in the hold. The last feeling he had... was of a dulled and groggy fear. As the Teleport from Forest Castle to the Central Capital hospital was complete, Felis found himself laying on the floor of said hospital. The ceiling was far barer than his own Castle's ceiling and a rather off white with hundreds of thousands of dots covering it. Looking then from Miguel to Lance and then back at Miguel, Felis found the world slowly starting to spin and a nauseous twist began to form in his stomach. The euphoria feeling was gone in the blink of an eye and in its place was dizziness as everything began to meld together.

Though he fought for consciousness, he really did, Felis felt the world slowly tearing away from him and slowly melding into a darkness somewhere in him. Slowly closing his eyes, Felis fainted there on the floor of the hospital lobby. Well damn.

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/miguelposttable.png,bTable][atrb=style,border:0 tan none,b,Table][atrb=width, 421][atrb=height, 300][scrolly:h(240),w(218),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:105px;margin-left:15px;margin-top:20px;color: darkgoldenrod;)]Miguel looked up at Lance briefly as the man held Felis' hand, a new found respect for the man beginning to form as it seemed that Lance did indeed care for his brother. The next thing Miguel knew the Kirlia had teleported them to the hospital's main lobby. Not taking his eyes off of Felis for one moment, Miguel was the first to realize that Felis had passed out,"Come on Felis ... stay with me ... ,"Miguel said quietly before finally looking around the room to find that a couple of the nurses had already raised the alarm. Time was of the essence as Miguel knew all too well and after a few of the nurses had hurriedly rushed in with a bed, Miguel assisted them as best he could to move Felis onto the bed without injuring him further. Once Felis was moved to the bed, the doctors and nurses took over from there and hurriedly moved him into the operation room lest Felis lose more blood. Miguel would have stayed with Felis to see if he could help but was told to remain in the waiting room along with Lance. Resigned to waiting, Miguel paced back and forth in the waiting room, feeling altogether too restless and worried to sit still; his mind filled with thoughts and ways that he might have prevented Felis' current predicament. He was a knight for Arceus' sake, there should have been a way to stop Sen ... but that bastard not only got away but might have claimed Felis' very life ... . Just the very thought that he might have failed Felis and let that bastard get away made Miguel feel sick ... if Felis died this day Miguel would hunt every corner of Era until he found the monster and make him pay. Of course Miguel had a mind to hunt down Sen anyway and make him feel the same pain Felis had to go through. Miguel knew all too well what pain a blade against flesh caused and had the scars to prove it as evidence of his training with his master during previous years. To think that Felis would have to suffer on account of his actions or lack thereof made Miguel feel even worse as the guilt threatened to overwhelm him. Throughout this entire time, Miguel didn't even think of or look at Lance for even though they shared in their worry about Felis, Miguel still felt as if this entire predicament was his fault and right then he didn't want to face Lance or hear what the man might have to say on the matter.[/scrolly]

[Lady Leaf]

[scrolly:h(230),w(390),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-top:10px;margin-left:10px;)] He wasn’t quite sure when it happened. Perhaps when Felis was lifted onto the bed, or sometime when they began to take him through the double doors. All Lance knew was that at some point he was forced to let go of Felis’s hand, left to do nothing more than stand there and watch. He followed the bed as far as he could before one of the nurses stopped him, claiming that the doctor would be out to give them Felis’s status as soon as they could. So there it was. Lance just stood there, eyes focused on the double doors. He almost looked like a deer caught in headlights as stood there, not even paying attention to Miguel. After a good five minutes Lance finally lowered his head. Silence continued to follow even after that slight amount of movement. Then finally, after what seemed like forever, Lance finally spoke up. “It’s my fualt.” he claimed, not bothering to look up. “I came back with the vow that I wouldn’t let anyone harm my brother again… I should have persisted that he at least keep cuffs on that man. I’m such an idiot!” With that he rose his hands to his temples, holding them there. Most of his words were lie, however with the current stress of the situation the acting was very minimal. He was upset, he was angry with himself and he was worried about Felis. Though the last one he wouldn’t admit to himself even. [/scrolly] [bg=black]

[Jay]

[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/felistable1.png);color:#566965;][atrb=width,428][atrb=height,333][atrb=style,border:3 #566965 ridge,bTable][scrolly:h(250),w(210),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:215px;)]Meanwhile, in the back, doctors and nurses were scrambling like ants rushing around as one in particular head doctor have out rather stern orders here and there about what needed to be done. Thankfully being that he was... well someone of importance at least, Felis's medical records were able to be pulled up fast enough, and the correct blood type was fastened up into an IV along with serum to try and best replenish what had been lost and what was still being lost at the moment. The bearer of the body remained unconscious and all but dead to the world at the moment which, sad to say, was almost good for the doctors who were able to easier work the situation that with a possible flailing and panicking person. Actual scans began and given the place where the stab wound was, cauterization wasn't quite possible. Thus, the next best thing was pulled into effect and still doctors scrambled. Like fucking hell they'd have a Duke's blood on their hands even if they weren't the ones who caused this. [/scrolly]

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/miguelposttable.png,bTable][atrb=style,border:0 tan none,b,Table][atrb=width, 421][atrb=height, 300][scrolly:h(240),w(218),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:105px;margin-left:15px;margin-top:20px;color: darkgoldenrod;)]Miguel had continued to pace back and forth, lost in his own thoughts about what he could have done to prevent this from happening when Lance spoke up. Turning to look at Lance for the first time since they had arrived at the hospital, Miguel studied the man before sighing, shaking his head as he did so. "If it's anybody's fault ... it should be mine. I was a fool to let Felis go in the dungeons by himself, no matter what the circumstances might have been ... ,"Miguel replied quietly, his voice betraying the guilt and worry he felt at the present moment,"I promised to protect Felis with my life and when it came down to it ... when he needed me the most ... I could do nothing ... . If Felis doesn't make it ... it will be my own inaction that is to blame ... ."[/scrolly]

[Lady Leaf]

[scrolly:h(230),w(390),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-top:10px;margin-left:10px;)] Lance listened as the knight spoke, his eyes closing half way through the speech. By the time the knight was finished speaking Lance was shaking his head and opening his eyes once more. “We are both to blame.” He replied, his dark pupils focused on the door Felis disappeared behind. “We both failed him and our promises.” It was true, or at least true to Lance’s lie. As far as anyone knew Lance had sworn to protect Felis with his life. “I admit,” His head finally turned and his eyes fell on the knight, “I’ve been jealous of you. Of how close you are to Felis and Rosa…” He looked away again, his eyes falling on the door once more. “They look up to you and I wanted that. You are still a step ahead of me. Felis will forgive you where as I… I’ve failed him twice now.” [/scrolly] [bg=black]

[Maid Melody]

(Jay did say I could skip her so yeah)

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/miguelposttable.png,bTable][atrb=style,border:0 tan none,b,Table][atrb=width, 421][atrb=height, 300][scrolly:h(240),w(218),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:105px;margin-left:15px;margin-top:20px;color: darkgoldenrod;)]Miguel breathed out quietly when he heard Lance's words and nodded before resuming his pacing once again, if nothing else but to get rid of this nervous/anxious energy most likely caused by the adrenaline coursing through his veins due to the events of that day. When Lance began again, Miguel stopped and met the man's gaze as Lance confessed that he'd been jealous of Miguel all this time. When Lance had finished speaking, Miguel blinked and shook his head,"No Lance ... I may be close to Felis and Rosa, but I have only done what was asked of me. It is true that they look up to me, they trust me just as I trust them, none of this happened overnight though. In my experience there is no greater bond than between brothers, close friends even, you know that you can count on them no matter what may happen,"he continued in a calm, firm voice,"You may think that you have failed Felis and I admit today I feel the same way ... though there was little I could do aside from listen to the bastard if nothing but for the sake of Felis' well being. All the same Felis never should have been placed in that position ... but what's done is done ... . Lance, by being there for him now when he needed it the most, that has brought you one step in the right direction, to reclaiming his trust but you may have a long road yet for trust, once lost, is not easily regained. As for Rosa, she adores you I can plainly see that, all she wants is to spend time with her eldest brother should you take the time to do so." This said, Miguel waited a few moments to see what Lance's reaction would be to his words before looking at the door, hoping for some word as to how Felis was doing. After waiting a while longer, Miguel sighed and resumed his pacing once again, feeling restless and anxious being forced to wait for any news regarding Felis or whether he would make it.[/scrolly]

[Lady Leaf]

[scrolly:h(230),w(390),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-top:10px;margin-left:10px;)] Lance was quiet during Miguel’s speech. His eyes had dropped from the man on to the floor as he listened. Part of him was laughing inside while other half had fallen into the roll and felt rather… well numb. Almost sad. Surely he had become a master at acting to feel such a way. Either way, the expression his face was rather pained as he listened to the other man. When Miguel finally finished Lance let out a small sigh and closed his eyes looking as if he could cry. “I can’t spend too much time with her,” he replied softly, “Felis adores and cares for her so much. I don’t want him to feel as if I’m taking her away from him.” In truth, he didn’t want her to get too close for other reasons as well. It would hurt her less when he betrayed the family again. “I feel as if… some days I’m getting closer to Felis’s trust and other days…. Like today…. As if I’m no closer than I was. But I know it takes time. I have to show I want it through actions not words and gifts.” His eyes reopened then, and his eyes fell back onto Miguel as the other man began to pace. “Felis will be alright. He’ll recover from this. He survived an attack from the rebels almost three years ago, after all. Besides, he had his noble knight by his side.” A small smile slipped onto his features then. It only lasted a moment but it was there. It wasn’t a curle or sly on but quite the opposite really. More of a ‘It really will be ok’ kind of smile. Sadly it didn’t last and his eyes once again fell on the doors his brother was behind. [/scrolly] [bg=black]

[Jay]

The sudden sounds of two doors opening could be heard, and a rather anxious looking nurse stepped out of them. Hesitating slightly upon seeing the two men there in the waiting room, she forced herself to stand tall (which didn't help considering she was short). "The Duke is stabilizing," she proclaimed in a slightly squeaky voice that would remind some of a mouse or something of that nature. "The doctors said they're doing the last of the outer stitching now, and then he'll just be resting..." she squeaked out again in a fast paced way once more.

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/miguelposttable.png,bTable][atrb=style,border:0 tan none,b,Table][atrb=width, 421][atrb=height, 300][scrolly:h(240),w(218),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:105px;margin-left:15px;margin-top:20px;color: darkgoldenrod;)]Miguel stopped pacing once again when Lance spoke and found himself feeling ... pity for the man ... of course they were in the same situation here, they were both waiting to hear any news of a man they both cared about. Shaking his head slightly, Miguel sighed,"You would hardly be taking Rosa away from Felis, there is room in Rosa's heart to love both of her brothers. I have seen the evidence myself and though Rosa may want to spend a little more time with you at first it is only because you have been gone so long. I don't believe that Felis would feel you are taking Rosa away from him if she is the one wanting to spend time with her oldest brother,"he replied kindly before listening to Lance once again though this time he remained silent, knowing that Lance would need someone just to listen to as much as Miguel himself had. When Lance finished speaking, Miguel averted his eyes from him at the last comment ... yes he was indeed a knight but right then he was too riddled with guilt at what he should have done he failed to see what might have happened had he not been there; Miguel was about to speak when the doors opened, startling him briefly. Turning to see the woman walk out, Miguel listened to what she had to say and nodded, a gentle smile appearing on his face,"Thank you m'lady ... , when do you believe we will be able to see him?"he asked in a gentle voice, putting his hand over his heart and bowing ever so slightly as he spoke before looking at the nurse again. Hearing that Felis was going to be all right was a relief to Miguel and pushed a lot of the nervous, anxious feelings away. Though Miguel still knew that someone had to tell the others at the castle and considering he wasn't about to tear Lance away from Felis when he had so nearly lost him ... that duty would surely fall to him. A feeling of dread came over Miguel upon this realization and he wondered how he was going to tell the others ... especially Rosa. Pushing these thoughts away for the time being, Miguel once again focused on the nurse and waited to see what she would say.[/scrolly]