Soul Eater Post

chapter 23

I woke up some time later in a hotel room in immense pain. I noticed Hatori sleeping in an uncomfortable position in a chair next to the bed, Dragedge sleeping diagonally on the  other bed and Victor on the couch. I couldn't help but try to chuckle. I attempted to shift but felt more immense pain, taking a simple breath felt like running a marathon. Victor started stirring. I looked around.

“ Glad to see you awake. How are you feeling?” Victor inquired, walking over smiling.

“In a lot of pain. Happy to not be dead.” I replied. 

He chuckled. “ I am sure we all are.” 

I smiled.

“I thought Hatori was going to kill him. I am surprised he didn't.” 

“Probably because I wouldn't approve, he can get protective.”

“I can tell. He was also worried. He didn't sleep well at all the last few days. I am glad he is sleeping right now. I am going to heal you more so you should be able to sit up and move around in a few hours. I advise you not to do anything straining and no fighting for the next few days or so.”

He reached his hand out over my rib area.

“I won't. How long was I out for?”

“Three days. We were all worried, we weren't able to do much.”

I sighed, also wincing from the pain, Victor looked concerned. 

“I'm sorry. I know you hate hearing it but we couldn't do much. We did do a little scouting. Hatori and kid didn't want to go too far, I agreed and with not knowing where the nut went we wanted to be safe.” 

“I know. I  think I would be out for that long.” 

“Do you want something to drink?”

“Sure why not.”

After another round of healing magic I started to feel a little better. Victor went to the kitchen to make some coffee. I decided to try to sit up and read while waiting for the others to wake up. A few minutes later Hatori started stirring. 

“Be careful you may fall off of the chair.” I joked about not looking up.

He chuckled and did just that with a thud. Victor jumped, dragedge shot up bug eyed and confused. I laughed through the pain. 

“Ow, I'm good. I think my leg fell asleep.” He moaned, turning on his back staring at the ceiling. 

He slowly got up with some struggle, sitting on the edge of the bed. Victor walked over giving everyone coffee. We all nodded.

“You are going to hate this question but how are you feeling?” Hatori asked, putting his coffee down before leaning back, placing his head on my lap. 

“Better. Still in some pain. Victor helped the healing along." I responded. 

He had a concerned look on his face.

“I came close to killing him. It took everything in me to hold back.” He started, looking at the ceiling.

“I can only imagine, especially if you were in a rage.” 

“I kind of was,” He confessed.

I sighed. 

“You should be careful to not let it go that far.”

He sat up putting his head in his hands. 

“I didn't mean to go that far, but he attacked you knowing you were unable to protect yourself, and I wasn't there to help you the way I should have. my only thought was i might lose you.” He cried, his eyes glistening.