Number Eight ~ Umbrella Academy [ 1 ]

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"She's suffered a severe laceration to her larynx," Grace told them as she checked the wound on Allison's neck. Allison had passed out long ago due to the loss of blood and she was unresponsive as Grace's cold hands touched her throat.

Emilia stood next to Five, Klaus, and Diego while they all watched on sadly. Her crying had stopped the moment they got in the car, instead replaced with a panic that Emilia hadn't felt since she had been trying to save Ben before he died.

Emilia was standing there in a numb state when she felt Diego's pinkie interlock with her own. Her eyes teared up a little at that. Holding each other's pinkies had always been a sign of comfort for the two since they were kids and right now was no different. It was more comfort than actually holding her hand ever could be just because of what it symbolized.

"One of you will need to give blood," Grace said as she turned to look at them all

"I will," they all said at once.

Luther looked to the others and gave them an 'are you serious' look. "I'm doing it," Luther told them as if there were no competition. "I'm afraid that's not possible, dear boy," Pogo said. "Your blood is more compatible with mine."

A look of pain and hurt flashed across Luther's face and Klaus was quick to speak up. "Hey, don't sweat it. I—I got this, big guy," Klaus told him. "I love needles." But Pogo shook his head.

"Master Klaus. Your blood is. . .How shall I say this? Too polluted," Pogo said. "Move," Diego muttered as he let go of Emilia and walked over to Grace. "Yeah, go on," Luther said.

"I'll do it," Diego said as he began to roll up his sleeve. "You don't like needles," Emilia reminded him, but Diego shrugged. "I'm sure I'm over that," he assured her, but as soon as Grace turned around with a needle in hand, he grew pale. He whimpered slightly before passing out.

Emilia winced before muttering, "My hero."

She sighed and pulled her sleeve up without hesitation. "As always, the girl is the only one able to solve anything. I'll give my blood," Emilia said. Grace glanced at Pogo as if to make sure that it was okay and Pogo nodded. Grace nodded back and turned to Emilia before sticking the needle in her arm.

Emilia hissed at the sudden pressure, but it quickly disappeared and, soon enough, Grace was taking her blood to use to help Allison. Emilia glanced down at Diego who had just started to move on the ground. His eyes opened and he groaned as he sat up.

"What happened?" Diego asked. "You saw the needle and you passed out," Emilia told him. Diego groaned. "So I'm giving the blood," Emilia said and Diego quickly looked up at that.