Something is Wrong with the Coruscant Guard

Chapter 7

Trigger Warning

Attempted Rape-Non Con

"How's he doing," Hound asked quietly as he walked into the medical bay and walked over to where he was laying.

"Same as yesterday," Thire said quietly as he glanced up from his data pad. Hound ran his eyes over the young Commander noting that he hadn't moved from the seat he was in before Hound's shift started.

"Have you eaten today," he asked. Thire shrugged and looked back down to his data pad.

"Thire," Hound said sternly, making Thire huff.

"I ate a ration bar, as usual," Thire muttered, still not looking up. Hound sighed and grabbed a chair, pulling it over to where Thire was and sitting down. He snatched the pad from Thire's hand, making him glare at him angrily.

"Don't give me that look. I need to talk to you and I can't do that when you're using your work as a shield," Hound said with a frown. Thire sighed and briefly glanced at Fox to make sure he was still doing okay before leaning back in his chair and deflating.

"I know you're worried about Fox but you still need to look after yourself okay," Hound said.

"Shouldn't he be awake by now," Thire said quietly.

"Not necessarily. Helix did say that the supplies we got would make sure that he's okay but he also said he wouldn't wake up for a few days," Hound pointed out.

"I know but it's already been two days," Thire said worriedly.

"Which means it shouldn't be long before he wakes up. But when he does wake up, do you want him stressing about how you aren't looking after himself or do you want him to focus on looking after himself," Hound asked. Thire opened his mouth to retort but closed it quickly as he realised he didn't really have anything to say to that. Hound was right. Fox would be more worried about Thire than himself and Thire can't let that happen.

"I don't want him to wake up alone," Thire said quietly.

"He won't. I'll stay here just in case he wakes up while you're gone and if he does, I will send you a message," Hound promised. Thire hesitated for another second before letting out a sigh and pushing himself to his feet.

"Please do," he said before glancing at Fox one last time, then leaving. Hound let out a breath of relief and dropped his head down. Thire can be very stubborn, not as bad as Fox but close. He really is Fox's son.

"Hey Fox, I know you're doing your best to wake up but take your time okay. We've got it covered here and I'll look after Thire for you," Hound said softly as he reached out and grasped Fox's hand gently.

He sat with Fox for a while before the door to the medical bay opened again and in walked Boost and Sinker, Grizzer trailing along behind them.

"Hey girl," Hound said with a smile as the Massif rushed over and jumped into his lap.

"You're right Hound, she's quite fun to take out for a walk," Boost said with a grin as he walked over and sat down on the edge of Fox's bed, resting a hand on the Commander's ankle.

"Did you two run into any trouble," Hound asked as ran his hand down Grizzer's back. The 104th left Coruscant two days ago but for some reason some of them stayed behind. Commander Wolffe had said they were going to stay to help out the Guard, keep an eye on things. Hound didn't really understand why, there wasn't much they could do but it wasn't his place to oppose a Commander.

"Nah, everything was quiet," Sinker said with a shrug. Hound hid his quiet breath of relief. The last thing he wants is one of them to get hurt when there aren't any Guard to protect them. The Guard follow strict rules that Fox and the other Commanders have put together in order to keep them safe but the 104th aren't aware of these rules.