Aspiration to the Heavens: Becoming the Supreme Mage Vol 2- Descent of Darkness

Episode 63: Injuries

*Ulissis*

I collapsed near the entrance of the nearest hospital. 

"Oww," Arima said, rubbing her head. "I told you that you didn't have to carry me all the way here."

I looked up but quickly looked back down, realizing Ari had slipped forward. "Can you get off of me."

Arima got up and jumped away. "You didn't see anything did you?"

I shook my head. "Your leggings cover you well."

She sighed as she pressed her skirt down. "Knew I should've worn shorts instead. At least it was you and not someone else."

What difference did it make if it was someone else? Or did she just mean to say that it was a good thing that it was someone she trusted?

Arima grabbed my arm and put it around her neck. "You're staggering... so let me repay the ride this time. We also need to get you checked. We aren't sure if that ointment that the president gave you has had its effect or not."

I smiled. "Thanks."

As soon as we entered the hospital, we came across Alban. "Come, follow me," he said. He had a stoic look in his face.

"Is something the matter?" I asked as a pit formed in my stomach.

"Alto, he hasn't woken up. He seems to be suffering from a high fever."

"Alto..." I said.

Alban escorted us to the check in desk and went let out a sigh. "Let me know how he's doing. I'll be taking your place in the next event, Arima." He put a hand on her shoulder. "You deserve the rest."

"Thanks, Alban," Arima said, trying to smile. Alban was right. Arima looked as drained as she would if she missed multiple days of sleep.

"The room is on the second floor, it's 201. You shouldn't miss it if you take the elevator there, it's the one to the right on the way out."

"Hey, Ulissis!" a familiar voice called out. I turned around and saw Lei, Adela, Nyima, Iah, and Yen.

Alban chuckled. "Are you here to visit Alto even though he's your rival?"

Iah scoffed. "He might be our rival for these games, but he's ultimately our friend."

"Yeah," Lei said, grinning.

"I'm assuming that you're off to the next event?" Nyima asked. "The others wanted to come too, but they needed to handle that."

"Yeah," Alban said, sigh. "Take care of Alto in my place, okay?"

"You got it!" Lei said as he ran for the elevator.

***

The seven of us followed Alban's directions and quickly found Alto's room. When we arrived a tall, muscular, blue haired man in his early to mid twenties stepped out of the room. It was Zydeco

"Papa, will uncle be fine?" the little girl holding the man's hand said. She stared down at her white dress.

"I'm sure he will be. Your uncle is strong. Plus, your-" He turned to look at us. "Oh, it's you guys. Here to see my brother?" Zydeco had a sad look was in the room.

"Yeah," Lei said. He tilted his head. "Is something the matter?"

"Alto," Arima said before rushing over to the door. She opened it and found Sonata inside. She was putting a wet towel over Alto.

"Arima," Sonata said, turning her attention over to her. She eyed the rest of us. There was barely enough room to fit all of us so Nyima decided to stand by the door with Zydeco and Melody.