The Lost Element

"Hurt"

Liam's conversation with Ava and Elijah was interrupted by a blood-curdling scream that sent chills down his spine. It sounded like Marcus, but as he turned towards the source of the sound, his heart sank. Emilia was lying on the ground, a dark shadowy beast crouched over her, its teeth sunk into her side.

Liam's eyes widened in horror as he sprinted towards Emilia, his mind racing with fear. He had only left her alone for a second, and now... now she was hurt. He could hear her screams, see the tears pouring down her face as she tried to push the beast away.

The crowd around them erupted into panic, people shouting and running in all directions. Ava and Elijah followed close behind Liam, their faces etched with worry.

As Liam reached Emilia's side, he saw the beast's dark form, its eyes glowing with an otherworldly light. He didn't hesitate, launching himself at the creature with a fierce determination. "Get away from her!" he yelled, trying to pry the beast's jaws open.

Emilia's eyes locked onto Liam's, filled with pain and fear. "Liam... help me," she whispered, her voice trembling.

With a surge of adrenaline, Liam managed to pull the beast off Emilia, but not before it landed a vicious swipe across his chest. He grunted in pain, but his focus remained on Emilia, who lay there, her side bleeding profusely.

The shadow beast dissipated into thin air, leaving behind a scene of chaos and destruction. Liam cradled Emilia in his arms, trying to stem the bleeding as Ava and Elijah rushed to their side, their faces pale with worry.

A well-known doctor, Dr. Everwood, rushed up to the group, his face etched with concern. "I'll help her, but we need to hurry! She's losing blood fast, and there's a chance she could lose her life if we don't act quickly!"

Liam, though hurt, quickly scooped up Emilia in his arms, panic setting in. "Show me the way, now!" he yelled at Dr. Everwood, his voice laced with urgency.

Ava followed close behind, carrying a crying Marcus, who had been saved by Emilia's quick thinking. Elijah brought up the rear, his eyes fixed on Emilia's pale face.

As they rushed through the crowded ballroom, Emilia's eyes fluttered closed, and she went limp in Liam's arms. "No, no, no! Emilia, stay with me!" Liam exclaimed, his voice cracking with fear.

Dr. Everwood led them to a nearby medical room, shouting orders at his assistants as they entered. "Get me blood, now! We need to stabilize her!"

Liam gently laid Emilia on the medical table, his hands shaking as he held hers. "Please, you have to save her," he begged Dr. Everwood, his eyes welling up with tears.

Ava placed Marcus on a nearby chair, trying to comfort him as he sobbed uncontrollably. Elijah stood frozen, his eyes fixed on Emilia's still form.

The medical team sprang into action, their movements swift and precise. Dr. Everwood began barking orders, "We need to get her into surgery, now! We can't waste any more time!"

Liam paced back and forth outside the emergency room, his mind consumed by worry for Emilia. He was forced to wait, unable to accompany her into the surgical room, and it was driving him mad.

In a moment of frustration, he slammed his fist into the wall, creating a hole in the plaster. He didn't care; all he could think about was Emilia's pale face, her limp body, and the fear that gripped his heart.

Ava approached him cautiously, placing a gentle hand on his arm. "Liam, please, you need to calm down. You're not helping yourself or Emilia."

Liam took a deep breath, trying to reign in his emotions. He knew Ava was right; he just couldn't shake off the feeling of helplessness.

Elijah, who had been quietly observing, spoke up, "Liam, let's get you treated for that hand and your chest. You don't want to make it worse."

Liam looked down at his hand, seeing the blood and swelling. He nodded, allowing Elijah to lead him to a nearby treatment room.

As they tended to his hand, Liam's mind remained with Emilia, willing her to pull through, praying for her recovery. He refused to leave the hospital, insisting on staying outside the emergency room, waiting for any news about Emilia's condition.

The medical staff treated him with kindness and understanding, but Liam couldn't shake off the feeling of dread that had settled in his chest. All he could do was wait and hope.