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There were hundreds of thoughts running through the Meowth's mind, all running along the lines of how he could help Caileen and Ingo. Before he knew it, much to his relief, they were at his home. Hurrying to the back door they'd left through earlier, Yotta managed to fling it open. He nearly jumped when he saw Brutus, Ayane, and Nix, the ill-tempered Blaziken, waiting for him.

"See, told ya he ran oft!" Nix squawked, not noticing, or caring about the little ones or the obviously hurt humanoid on Yotta's back. She sneered and sat back, enjoying the fact that the Meowth would probably get in trouble.

Ayane and Brutus on the other hand, noticed the injured group immediately. "Ayane, grab the First Aid Kit and some blankets!" Brutus ordered with little hesitation. If he could've understood what Nix had said and he was a lesser man, he probably would've given the Fire/Fighting-Type an earful right then and there. The female Mienshao returned quickly with the blankets and kit in paw. Laying a few blankets on the floor, she helped the smaller Pokehumans situate themselves on one while Brutus assisted Yotta. Caileen was gently lifted off Yotta's back and laid on a soft blanket, effortless for the massive-armed man.

"I'm SO sorry, Master, but I had to help my friends!" Yotta whimpered, very worried as her hovered around his friends, wanting to help, but unsure what to do.

"We'll talk about this later, Yotta," Brutus spoke calmly as he examined Caileen, "Go wake the others. We're going to need more hands."

Yotta nodded, bowed, and ran out of the room to wake the other Pokemon in the dojo. Meanwhile, the expression on Nix's face was priceless, it looked like someone had just told her it was Christmas and she wouldn't get any presents.

Yotta scooped up Ura as carefully as he could, he didn't want her to get trampled when he woke up the other members of the house. Holding her close, he came to the first set of doors and slid them open, "Goomba, emergency, needja up!" Without hesitation or waiting for a reply, Yotta moved to the next room, repeating the procedure and the wake up, replacing the names. He hurried back down the hall when he heard commotion from the final room, a sure sign that Buu, the massive Hariyama, was waking up.

"Everyone's awake, master," Yotta panted when he returned. Most of the Pokemon that had been woken up were already there, helping. Even Nix was now lending a hand, much to her dismay. Since Ingo's arm would have to be removed, she was sterilizing scalpels and needles and would be needed later to cauterize the wound, a better solution than stitches at the moment.

Goomba, the Breloom, was using her Spore ability on Caileen, meanwhile. Brutus was going to have to have to do some stitching on her head that would be far too painful for her to be awake for... not to mention he needed to get the greater majority of the poison out of her. He already feared he was too late to save her eyesight, but they'd worry about that later. Saving her life was more important than saving her sight. Once he was sure she was asleep, Brutus was handed a needle and thread by Ayane, who'd just finished cleaning the gash as best she could. "Buu, I need you to hold her down," Brutus commanded as the behemoth entered the room. Without a word otherwise, Buu moved into Goomba's place near Caileen. The Breloom had moved over to Ingo and was trying to help the group in any way she could.

Yotta stood on his tiptoes, staying towards the back until he was directed to do something. He wanted to help, but he didn't know how, so instead, his curiosity was getting the best of him. This proved to be too much, however, as he caught sight of Brutus sewing up the nasty opening on Caileen's head. Yotta felt like he shouldn't be looking, bu couldn't help himself... it was so interesting. He still hoped Caileen was going to be okay, but he silently wondered if the inside of his head looked like that too.

The Meowth's pondering was cut short as Shelly, the resident Machamp came into the room, carrying a large, open crate of Antidotes. Brutus had instructed him to retrieve the box earlier and hoped that this Pokemon poison-curer would work on Caileen. But first thing's first, getting that wound sewn up.

"We kinda haf ta be prepared for any sorta injury and stuff, since we're so far outta the way." Yotta whispered to Ura on his shoulder.

"Yotta," Brutus motioned to the Pokehuman, who immediately fell silent and moved closer to the man. He has finished sewing up Caileen's wound but was not finished attending to her. "Get some antidotes ready."

"Yessir!" The Meowth boy replied, grabbing a bottle that was quickly handed to him by Shelly. Unscrewing the cap, he removed the safety seal and placed the applicator back on, placing it next to Brutus for when he was ready for it.

Brutus gave one more quick inspection of the sewn-up wound before he picked up the readied antidote. The wound itself had stopped bleeding, thankfully, but it would leave a pretty bad scar. The man, hoping that the antidote would work began spraying it on Caileen, starting with her wound area, then on the other scratches she had. He waited for a moment after the bottle had been emptied before grabbing another that had been readied for him. Placing the empty one down, he carefully opened one of Caileen's eyes, examining the damage there. Sighing, he wasn't sure if they'd been quick enough to save her sight, but time would be the only way to tell. He repeated the process of applying the antidote for a few more bottles, hoping it'd help.

Goomba nodded to Zeki, giving a cautious side glance to Nix. Nix, who's night was not going nearly the way she'd planned, moved closer to the smaller group to get ready to cauterize the area when needed.

"Well, that's all I can do, I'm afraid," Brutus sighed. "Only time can tell if this will have any affect." The man nodded to Buu, who released the girl and took a large section of floor as his seat. Even though he was so massive, not a dust bunny was disturbed. Brutus moved as well, getting out of the way while Ayane, the Meinshao busied herself with making the young girl more comfortable and cleaning her up a bit ever so gently.

Yotta's tail flipped back and forth as he too moved. He didn't want to get in his "mother's" way while she worked, but was anxious for Caileen to wake up to see if she was okay. Finding a spot near enough to her, but far enough to not be in the way, Yotta knelt down and didn't let his eyes leave Caileen. He just wanted to make sure nothing else happened to her.

A thin red line of intense flames came from Nix's beak and started cauterizing the area that Zeki had just cut, minimizing the bleeding from the wound. Goomba, at the sight of both the fire and cutting, shuddered. Being part Grass-type, she had a natural aversion to fire and her squeamish nature was not wanting to see this transpire. But, despite all this, she kept focused on keeping the little one asleep. It seemed that this was the last bit of work that needed to be done, and since it was such a delicate operation, everyone was dead silent. Even Ayane, the only one that was moving about currently, wasn't making so much as a shuffling noise.

Brutus returned the exhausted look and tone, though he was not in the least upset with the group, "It's alright, really." He patted the air with a heavy had, "I am just happy a worse fate did not befall you all." A tired sigh escaped the large man as he tried not to yawn.

An indistinguishable grunt was Nix's only reply after they were finished. She got up and walked off without another sound. Goomba gave a nod and a weak smile as she too got up and left the room. Everyone was extremely tired and their mental capabilities were worn from the stress of the night. One by one the others left, heading back to bed until only Ayane, Brutus, and Yotta were the ones left from the dojo. Ayane took up a seat next to her master as Yotta remained by Caileen.

"I'm here!" Yotta replied as he moved closer and took Caileen's hand in his. "It's okay, you're safe. You're in my house, you just need to rest. 'S okay, I'm here an' I'll keep watch."

"I insist you stay until your company is well enough to travel," Brutus replied sternly to Ura's suggestion of leaving in the morning. "If you move either of them in their condition, it would be a grave error. For their well-being, I must demand you stay here. I will not take not for an answer." Though what he was saying seemed cold, anyone with any sense could tell that he was just concerned for the group. He looked over to Yotta, then seemed to share an unspoken conversation with Ayane. Turning back to Ura, he spoke once more, "Yotta and Ayane will wait here with you, if you should need anything or their conditions change, have them come get me." He stood, his body aching from being hunched over, doing such delicate work the hours before. "I bid you good night, Miss, I do hope the young girl will be okay." His chiseled jaw frowned, he was sure Caileen would not regain her sight. Sighing, he bowed to Ura and headed off to bed.

"The master is very concerned for the young girl," Ayane finally spoke. Her voice was calm and soothing like a peaceful brook. "Tell me, why is she... correction, you all, out on your own? Do you not have a place to live?" The Meinshao looked at the small woman with questioning eyes. Being a surrogate mother, her instincts to care for those younger than herself were ever present.

Yotta smiled as Caileen spoke, he was glad she was awake and talking, even though he knew she should be resting. "Yeah, we're in my house. And don' worry about me getting wet! I'm mostly dry now anyway, see?" He moved closer, placing her hand against his cheek. His fur was still a little damp, but most of it was because his hair had been holding so much water earlier. His smiled faded into a worried frown when Caileen asked about the dojo being dark. He wasn't sure what she meant and her didn't know what to say at first. "...Caileen, i-it's not dark in here... the lights are on..."

"I had a feeling you were much like Yotta," Ayane spoke, a knowing tone to her voice. "I am more concerned for your group not being able to care for each other." A stern expression crossed the Meinshao's face as she looked over the injured. "Pardon my forwardness, but I do not think this should have ever happened. Perhaps living in a community would be best for you, whether it be with humans, Pokemon, or something more... at least until you are strong enough to fend for yourselves." She sighed, pain visualized in her face as she looked down to Ura again. "I am only worried a worse fate may befall you."

When asked about the wastes, Ayane stood and silently took the materials and arm from Zeki. "I will dispose of these, you all rest." It was more of a command than a request, but her words seemed to have a sedating effect... that or everyone was far too worn out to argue. She excused herself from the room and vanished, only to return, empty pawed, a few minutes later. Taking up her previous post, she resumed her watch.

"D-don't touch 'em!" Yotta tried to say in a calm tone, but failed. "Those're there ta help. Ya also needta rest." He helped Caileen lay back down as he tried to also make her bed more comfy for her. "I would not say I am a super hero. I just wanted ta help, and you're my friend. I would do anything to help you." He sighed, then tried to sound a little more upbeat, it wouldn't do for him to mope, "You were hurt pretty bad, yeah, but you survived! An' you'll be okay, yeah? You jus' need sleep." He managed a smile, even though she couldn't see it.

"If you'd prefer living in a shelter, that is your choice, however, I will offer this place, where you already know Yotta. We are more than welcome to put you up for as long as you need. We will only request you chip in like everyone else... when you are able, of course." Ayane continued to Ura. "But, let us discuss this later, you need your rest." The Meinshao shuffled Ura to a bed next to the others. "I you need anything, I will be right here."

"I'm no super hero," Yotta smiled, "I jus' did what anyone woulda done. You're like my best friend, Caileen, I know ya woulda done the same fer me." He curled up next to her and yawned, not being able to fight sleep any longer.