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 Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:22 am
The man was quick to disappear as soon as he heard Blade drop to his knees. Without so much as a word he turned and left, his pace steady as he melted back into the shadows.
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:15 am
Still clutching onto the dagger, Blade managed to get it to budge somewhat but his strength wasn't quite with him right now. Though the dorm was in his sights, his legs were struggling to move much further. Dropping down to his knees again, he groaned and doubled over. He knew if he didn't get some kind of help soon, he was likely to die out here.
Blood dripped down onto the snow where he practically curled up, making a stark contrast against the white terrain.
"D-damn..."
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 2:03 pm
Neko was on his way to the school intending to meet Riyo for one of their lessons. He hadn't really planned on starting anything until she felt better but apparently it kept her mind occupied. Nearly to the dorms he spotted something dark against the bright white snow. At the distance he was at it was hard to tell what it was at first since Blade was doubled over. Curious he stepped a little closer the smell of blood finally catching his nose. His sense of smell wasn't as great as it should have been but the smell was unmistakable. Concerned he started to pick up his pace, moving toward the figure in the snow.
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 2:50 pm
Riyo's spirits were higher than usual tonight. She was ready for some training. Ready to pick up and most likely force the shattered pieces of her life back together. Sure, it wouldn't look the same, but it was better than nothing.
Noticing Neko walking away, her eyebrow raised. "Hey, what's up?" She called to him as her pace picked up... The smell of blood hitting her nose shortly after. Pausing for only a second to try and pinpoint where it came from, her eyes widened as she spotted the black lump against the snow.
... Which turned to panic the second she realized who that lump was. "Blade?!" Riyo called, her heartbeat quickening at the sight of her friend bleeding in the snow.
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:01 pm
At first Blade could only hear some footsteps approaching him and for the moment he thought his attacker was coming back to finish him off. Or perhaps to retrieve the dagger he left behind. Or maybe both. However, this wasn't the case as he heard his name being called out by a familiar voice.
Looking up, it took a few moments for his eyes to focus on the approaching girl. There was someone else nearby too, but his vision blurred once more before he could figure out who it was. It didn't look like it was his attacker from what little he was able to see so that was a good sign he supposed.
"R-Riyo..." he called out weakly. Shuddering, he was more aware of how cold it was now than earlier before the attack.
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:18 pm
"********," Neko sprinted to Blade's side once it was identified as a person. Sliding to a stop beside the thief, Neko knelt down toward him, eyes catching the trail of blood the kid had left in his wake. "Where are you hurt?..." But Blade moved enough that Neko could see the dagger still sticking out of his chest. "s**t." It wasn't a favorable sound as he tried to think of what to do.
"Riyo do you have your phone? Can you call an ambulance? Tell them to head to the apartment buildings behind the school," Placing an arm on Blade's shoulder he tried to brace the kid for movement. "This is probably going to hurt like hell but bare with it." Taking Blade's arm he draped it over his shoulder wrapping his arm behind the kid's back. Lifting him up he tried to pull him into a standing position. If he could stand he would try to get him to walk, otherwise he would lift him and carry him to the apartments to find Atticus while they waited for the ambulance.
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 5:09 pm
Riyo had seen violence. She'd watched people bleed, and she'd seen people die. But... She only had so many friends, so the direness of the situation was obvious.
Eyes filled with tears, she shot up to look at Neko as he gave instructions. Nodding, she reached into her pocket and frantically sifted through the contents before claiming her phone and dialing 911. With a shaky voice, she explained the situation just as Neko had requested.
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 5:17 pm
If Neko hadn't seen the dagger, Blade would have shifted a little more so that he could see it. There was the cut across his midsection as well, but that was a much less serious wound. Hell he probably could just go away from that with a bit of cleaning and patching up and be fine. For the time being he practically forgot about that other injury.
Wincing as Neko pulled him to his feet, he gritted his teeth and tried not to cry out. It still felt like something was ripping at the wound constantly, even when he wasn't really moving. Pale from a mixture of pain, cold, and blood lost, his breathing picked up once he was standing again. He had to heavily lean against the janitor.
Looking at Riyo, he couldn't really see too well with his vision struggling to focus. It took him a little while to comprehend the shakiness in her voice as well. She sounded worried.
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 5:47 pm
"Alright, we're going to move." Neko instructed, gripping Blade tightly to brace him upright. He tried to explain to the boy where they were going but he wasn't sure it was getting through, Blade seemed rather out of it. Instead he focused on walking and trying to get Blade out of the cold as soon as possible.
It didn't take too long to get to the apartments but Neko was a little hard pressed to remember which room Atticus was in. The apartment complex had the call system used to page the room so that the person could let you into the building. Fairly certain he remembered the right room number, Neko typed in the number and paged. "Atticus, are you there?" He called into the microphone on the wall.
There was a pause before there was a bright cheery female voice. "You got the wrong room, Sugah, but you sound rather dreamy. Care to come up for a bit?"
Pressing the number again Neko tried to search his memory. "Rain check. Do you know Atticus Rall?"
"He's just down the hall, Hun. I think his number is four higher than mine. Stop by if he lets you in."
Not wasting any more time Neko tried the number suggested and paged again. "Atticus are you there?"
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:46 pm
Riyo followed close behind Neko as he carried Blade somewhere, though she couldn't quite figure out where. Apartments behind the school?
Well, specifics were what she was least concerned about, she supposed. "It's gonna be alright, Blade." Riyo tried to assure him, though it seemed like she needed some assurance herself.
The second they got to the apartment and Neko pushed the call box, she realized what the janitor was doing. s**t.
Atticus, adorned in his robe about ready to call it a night, sat in his vintage, rather comfy looking chair in front of the television. Rarely did he get visitors, and most of them were trying to sell him something so when he heard a buzz and a familiar voice, he couldn't help but raise a brow. Standing up and walking over, he pushed the button in. "Neko? What do you want?" He asked, not entirely sure but having no desire to play the game of semantics.
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Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:55 pm
Walking wasn't easy, but at least they didn't have too far to go. Several times Blade stumbled some but Neko helped him stay up. He wasn't really sure where they were going seeing how he was at least aware enough to remember that the janitor didn't live in an apartment.
Hearing Riyo's voice and words, he looked over in her direction and tried to smile but it was very faint. It still gave him some amount of comfort to know she was concerned.
"J-just a flesh wound..." He whispered, trying to keep a light lookout. But he was starting to have some trouble breathing with the walking, was still in a great deal of pain, and was feeling his strength waning with each step. Letting his head drop down a little, he heard Atticus's voice coming from somewhere. So this was where the Raven lived? The thief wasn't even sure if the guy had everything he'd need to help him out at his home.
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 12:25 am
Pushing the button again, Neko voice was a little urgent but it seemed he couldn't help but be a smartass. "Oh, nothing much Atticus. Just a cup of sugar, maybe some eggs, and if possible maybe you can look after the bleeding kid I've got until the ambulance comes."
It seemed like Blade's strength was giving out rather quickly. Neko hoped it wouldn't take long for the ambulance to get here. He was hopeful that getting him out of the cold would help a little and that Atticus could do something about the knife. There was a great chance he would only make the bleeding worse if he tried to remove it himself.
"Hang in there, Man." Neko tried to sound encouraging though the situation was rather dire. How was it he always found the broken and beaten kids?
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:44 pm
At the unnecessary sarcastic response, Atticus sighed and immediately buzzed them in. No rest for the wicked, he supposed. "C'mon up."
Riyo grew angry when Atticus started questioning their reasons for being around. Not that the doctor knew what was up, but she was sure people didn't visit him unless there was a good reason. Well, there was one more thing she could put on the list to yell at him over.
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:52 pm
Leaning against Neko as they waited, Blade heard a soft dripping noise as they stood. It took him a few moments to realize that was likely from his own body, leaving a nice little puddle of blood at the doorstep.
Shuddering again, he winced as they started to move once again. It was at least warmer inside, but it was just a small bit of comfort to him.
Despite the small bits of encouragement, and even his own little comment earlier, he wasn't so certain if he'd survive here.
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Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:04 pm
Thankfully Neko didn't have to drag Blade far, it was getting harder and harder to move him. It was like he was leaving a trail of bread crumbs to follow back to the door, but instead of bread crumbs it was blood. "You better not die on me, Dude."
Once to the room number Neko only gave a short knock to signify their arrival before he opened the door to let himself in. His eyes instantly shifted to Atticus awaiting instruction on where to put the boy.
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