Chapter 13| Fractured Recovery

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The chamber was quiet except for the steady hum of Four's energy. Lollipop lay on the floor, still unconscious, her breathing shallow. The Have Nots hovered nearby, their faces etched with concern as they debated what to do next.

"She's been out for a while," Ruby said, her voice filled with worry. "We need to make sure she's okay."

"But how?" Taco asked, her brow furrowed. "She's been through so much, and we don't know what's going on with her."

Firey's flames flickered with agitation. "We should check her vital signs, but we also need to be careful. We don't know how she'll react when she wakes up."

Blocky nodded in agreement, his eyes shifting between the unconscious Lollipop and the others. "Let's approach cautiously. We don't want to make things worse."

As if on cue, Lollipop's eyes fluttered open, her gaze unfocused at first. Her breathing was erratic, and she seemed disoriented. The whispers in her mind were growing louder, but the others had no way of knowing the cause.

"Lollipop?" Firey's voice was gentle, yet firm. "Are you okay?"

Lollipop's eyes snapped open, revealing a wild, unfocused look. She struggled to comprehend her surroundings, her mind clouded and chaotic. She was still trying to make sense of her reality, but the pressure inside her head was intense.

"No... no..." Lollipop muttered under her breath, her voice barely audible over the growing din in her head.

"Lollipop, we're here to help," Taco said soothingly, trying to keep the situation under control. "We need to understand what's happening to you."

But Lollipop's response was far from cooperative. Her anxiety levels were rising, and she felt an overwhelming urge to lash out. Her movements were erratic as she tried to push away the intrusive thoughts that plagued her.

"Stay back!" Lollipop shouted, her voice filled with panic and anger. "Don't come any closer!"

The group exchanged worried glances as Lollipop's distress became more apparent. Her hands shook as she tried to maintain control, but the internal turmoil was too much. She suddenly lunged towards Taco, her actions unpredictable and violent.

"No! Get away!" she screamed, her voice hoarse and strained. "You're lying!"

Firey's flames flared defensively, and Blocky stepped in front of Taco to protect her. "Lollipop, calm down! We're just trying to help!"

But Lollipop wasn't listening. Her body was trembling with the effort to resist the violent urges she was experiencing. Her screams grew louder, more desperate as she tried to fight the chaos inside her mind.

"STOP IT!" she screamed, tears streaming down her face. "LEAVE ME ALONE!"

The room was filled with the sound of her cries and the tension of the others, who watched in shock as Lollipop battled her own inner demons. They didn't understand what was happening, only that Lollipop was in severe distress.

Ruby's voice was filled with concern. "We need to get her some help. She's not in control of herself."

Firey nodded, his expression one of determination. "We'll need to be careful. We don't want to escalate the situation."

As the group carefully moved to subdue Lollipop without causing harm, her screams became weaker, her body slumping to the floor once again. The violent outbursts had drained her energy, leaving her exhausted and defeated.

Four observed from a distance, his expression thoughtful. "She's overwhelmed. We need to ensure she's in a safe environment while we figure out how to handle this."

The Have Nots, still confused and concerned, worked to secure Lollipop in a more controlled area. The weight of the situation hung heavily in the air as they tried to piece together what had just happened. They were left grappling with the challenge of helping their troubled teammate without understanding the true nature of her struggles.

The chamber fell silent once more, the only sound the faint, labored breathing of Lollipop as she lay on the floor. The others knew they had a long road ahead, both in terms of helping Lollipop recover and in dealing with the chaotic circumstances that had unfolded.

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