So Baby Steps (UNDER RECONSTRUCTION)

Chapter 1: First Step; Realization!

Steven was having a long day at work. He had to pull an all nighter the night before and he is tired as hell. He even has a little stubble growing on his face, as well as bags under his eyes. He was not in a good mood. That smile on his face looked dangerous. So everyone in the office has decided to stay clear of him and let him do his own thing. Even, Klaus, decides to give his old friend his space and not say anything.

Klaus was at his desk as usual playing Prosfair and drinking tea. Zedd was sitting at the far end of the couch, as far away from Steven as possible and reading a book. Zapp was spent, beating up gangsters the night before and getting no sleep at all. So he is currently passed out on one of the chairs. K.K was on the other chair and is cleaning her guns, not caring about Steven. Chain was perched on the ceiling fan and reading a file as quietly as she could, which for her was fairly easy. And Leo, well, Leo hadn't shown up yet. He had to go to his part time job last night and said he would be late today. He wanted to get a few hours of sleep at least because he was getting a really bad headache. Klaus and Steven agreed of course, thinking it had to do with his eyes.

At exactly 12:32 in the afternoon, they heard a distinct 'pop' sound. And are not surprised to see that it was indeed what they thought it was, Sonic. Sonic was currently on Klaus's desk. Jumping up and down erratically, like a maniac. And pointing to the door while squeaking. They all stood immediately and knew what was wrong, Sonic was trying to get them to leave and lead them to Leo. To Leo who was most likely either hurt or in danger. Then he popped again and was gone. They all stood there, not knowing what to do. None of them except for Chain could possibly catch up with him. So they waited, nervously.

Chain disappeared following after him and lost him for a while. When she found him again she realized she's near Leo's apartment building. So she decided to go to his apartment and see if he's there, and he was. Only he was asleep. But something was different, usually when she got near or if she entered his apartment he would wake up and yell at her for not knocking. This time, though, he didn't yell at her. And he didn't wake up.

She walked over and kneeled next to his bed, and said, "Leo, wake up." When he didn't she decided something more forward. She slapped him. Not very hard but a slap that would make anyone want to wake up. But he didn't. He didn't even flinch from the pain. Chain went pale, and slapped him again, hard enough like she was slapping an ex boyfriend. He didn't move. And his cheek was beginning to redden. She grabbed his shoulders and shook him," Leo!" Once again, he didn't wake up. Her blood drained from her body. She laid him down and checked his pulse. She sighed,"Ok. So you're not dead. But what's wrong with you, Leo?". She got up and called Steven. The phone didn't even ring, he picked it up so fast.

"Steven, Sonic is right. This is something to worry about." Was the first thing out of her mouth. And Steven visibly stiffened. Nobody said anything.

Then Steven opened his mouth and went into work mode. Pushing aside personal feelings," What's wrong with him, Chain?" As he puts his phone on speaker, so the others could hear.

"He's not waking up. I've tried yelling at him, I slapped him twice, and I shook him really hard. He won't wake up no matter what I do."

They all went cold. It was either because of the news they just heard or because Steven lowered the temperature in the office. It was both.

Steven swallowed, his mouth became very dry for some reason. "Is he still alive?"

"Yes. Leo is alive. He has a heartbeat and is breathing. But he won't wake up." The relief in her voice was sutle, but they all knew her and could hear it perfectly.

"Chain, take him to the hospital. Have Dr.Estevez see him. We're on our way." He said, getting his jacket on and walks out the door. The rest follow suit. 'Please be okay, young man.'