The Fire Within

Chapter 13

At the hospital...

Lloyd, Zane and Cole were walking through the halls of the hospital, weaving through the hers of doctors, patients and visitors. Lloyd carried some lilies in a bouquet to put beside Nya's bed. "I wonder how she's doing," Cole mumbled, shuffling after the two boys in front. Zane looked back at him. "Are you okay, Cole?" he asked gently, "Are you in need of a consultant?" Cole shook his head. "No, I'm fine, well, not really. Nya's like a sister to me, I would hate to lose her," he looked at Zane meekly, "But I was just thinking...how do you know they're soul mates?" Zane shrugged. "I just do. I know," he said simply. "Do you know who my soul mate is?" Zane felt a blush creep on his face, but turned away before it became to obvious. "No, sorry," he muttered quickly, "Hey, look, we're here already." He stalked through the door and Cole exchanged a confused look with Lloyd before following him. The room was dim, as the curtains were closed. They saw Nya, hooked up to all of machines and face as peaceful add if she was sleeping. A couch had been placed beside her bed and the three could see Jay lying on it, fast asleep. Lloyd walked over and put the flowers on the beside table with all the other presents people had given her while Cole went over and gently shook Jay's shoulder. "Jay, wake up," he murmured. Jay mumbled sleepily and opened his eyes. "Oh, hey boys," he yawned, sitting up, "Kai come back yet?" Cole shook his head and Jay sighed. He stood up and stared down at Nya longingly. "Morning beautiful," he smiled, kissing her forehead. Zane smiled softly at the affectionate gesture and Lloyd rolled his eyes. "You talk to her?" Cole asked. Jay nodded, looking away in embarassment. "I like to believe she can hear me. It...ceased the pain a little..." Zane put a hand on the brunette's shoulder. "It is okay, Jay," he smiled. Jay smiled back, then looked at Nya again. "She looks so peaceful," he sighed, pushing a strand of hair behind her ear, "I wonder what she's dreaming of..." "I bet she's dreaming of you, Jay," Lloyd said, "And us. And Kai. Together. Doing stuff friends do. And laughing. And..." Jay laughed. "I reckon you're right," he smiled, "Thanks, Lloyd." "No problem," Lloyd said, grabbing his arm, "Now, come on. That couch does not look comfortable and Zane's cooking tonight." "Mmm," Jay laughed, "I love it when it's Zane's night to cook." He kissed Nya's forehead once more, then started to follow the other three out. Suddenly, a choked scream and a loud continuous, frantic beeping erupted from behind them. They turned in fright to see Nya's body going crazy. "Nya!" Jay shouted, as a bunch of doctors ran into the room. "What's happening?" Lloyd shouted over the ruckus. "She's having a seizure!" One of the doctors called out. Jay tried pushing through to see Nya, but they were all pushed out. "Sorry, boys. You can't be in here," the man who pushed them out said, before closing the door. He didn't sound very sorry. Jay leaned against the wall and slid down, fear and panic pulsing through his body. "It's going to be okay, Jay," Zane said, kneeling beside him, uncertainty wavering his voice, "It's going to be okay..."

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A/N

I'm sorry, I couldn't help throwing some Zole/Cane in the story :P