Ones Who Bump Back ~ A Hellboy Fanfic (Abe Sapien x OC)

Chapter 18: Trust Your Gut

(A/N: It's been forever since I've posted a chapter, but doing high school online has me working on homework and projects 24/7 and I've gotten really stressed. I finally convinced myself to get back to this other than editing previous chapters!)

I hesitated for a moment, unsure of exactly what to do, before I retreated back to the infirmary. I glanced over to see Abe through the window, who was tilting his head. Defeated, I opened the door, drifting towards the tank. I remained silent, my ears dropping and my tail hardly swaying behind me. I finally looked up at the fish man, "Well, this isn't good."

"Is Red alright?" he fretted, inching closer to the glass, if possible, considering the small spacing he had.

I shook my head, sitting back in my chair again, resting my head against the glass. In that moment, I felt drained, "Apparently, John is taking Liz out on a date or something and Red isn't too happy about that."

Abe hummed, understanding the situation instantly, "I see. Red has always been the jealous type."

"Yes, he has," I chuckled, glad that the tension had been slightly broken. I looked up at Abe, who watched me, contently, "Can I just stay here with you for a while? There's not much for me to do and I don't want to be alone right now."

"Of course you can. I've always enjoyed your company," he smiled, before pulling out his Rubik's Cube. I held back a giggle, knowing he had tried solving that thing for decades and he'd only gotten two sides. Not that I could have much better, let alone help him.

I lost track of time as I stayed there with Abe. He talked on and on about things he had discovered. He soon cut himself off, realizing how lengthy he was becoming. I responded that I enjoyed his rambles, as he became so passionate about what he was talking about when he did. 

I realized that when he rambles, he usually cuts himself off, meaning that others didn't enjoy his chattering as much as I did. Abe seemed relieved that he was able to do so with me, and I'd hardly lose interest in what he was saying, even if I didn't understand it fully. It was moments like these that made me realize how much I cherished him and the time that we spent.

I sighed, spirits seeming to have lifted, looking around the room once more. He had to assure me a few times that he indeed was fine before I believed it myself. But somehow, there still was a sense of dread that remained.

Abe seemed to have picked up on it, speaking softly so as to not startle me, "Is something bothering you? If it's about me or the mission, there's nothing to worry about."

"I know, but I can feel that something isn't right. Maybe Red is stirring up a ruckus out there or Manning is still complaining," I shrugged, "Then again, that mission does still have me shaken up. We didn't really succeed in what we went to accomplish. Sammael is still out there and those eggs weren't destroyed."

Abe floated aimlessly, "I suppose so, but we're not giving up until this is dealt with. It's always been that way."

I nodded, "Yes, but I still have no clue what's troubling me. This feeling only hit me a few minutes ago."

"Maybe your powers are warning you of something again?"

I turned to look at him, a brow ticking, "What could go wrong? Nothing's here that would be much worry. The only thing that could be dangerous is that Kroenen guy we brought back, but I doubt it."

Abe's gaze snapped at me, surprised at that news, "You brought him back?"

"Yes. We weren't going to just leave him there and walk free. Red found him unresponsive next to Clay. Professor Broom agreed to investigate Kroenen. Every part that animated him was removed so it should be impossible for him to awaken again on his own," I explained, confused by his reaction.