forum Complete Idiots {Closed}

Started April 25, 2019 by @PrettyLittlePyro

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“That I don’t care about what?” Hunter asked, not really paying attention “I don’t think I’ve said that I didn’t care about something the entire time we’ve been talking.”

"Oh, please, I've been around for millions of years," it scoffed. "You're avoiding answering my first question because you don't want to admit to yourself that you do care. You think that he'll turn out like the others, and you also think that if you distance yourself you'll be able to spare yourself from the pain, if and when he leaves. Don't try to tell me I'm wrong, because I've seen it all. I know that I'm not."

“Pretend I know what the fuck you’re talking about,” she snapped angrily. She did know what he meant, though. And he was right. But she couldn’t admit that. It hurt too much. It made her feel ashamed.

"You care about him," the demon said remaining completely calm. "And it's not just that you care. You are trying to ignore that tiny bit of hope that he might be different. That he might be the one to actually care enough to remember you. That's what I'm talking about. And you know it."

“Of course I don’t care,” Hunter denied angrily. “Why would I? He’s just like all the rest, and none of them will ever change. Ever.” She realized that she had just confirmed what the demon had just said, and cursed herself.

"You're still lying to yourself," the demon sighed. "And how do you know that he's like the rest?"
"Gelion, stop," Kye groaned quietly. "Get some rest, both of you." He didn't say anything else and had likely lost consciousness again.

Hunter didn’t answer. She turned and walked out of the cave, pacing along the corpse of the stone dragon. She didn’t care about him… right? She shouldn’t. He was just like the rest of them, with false promises, and then forget about her. Wasn’t he?

The demon, Gelion as Kye had called him, sighed and disappeared. Kye shifted slightly, coughing a bit before going still again.

After a while, Hunter went back into the cave. She leaned against the wall, promising that she would keepnwatch, and not fall asleep… but fell asleep anyways.

Kye woke with a start, several hours later. The cave was dark and nothing was stirring. He sat up suddenly and winced in pain, managing to keep from snapping in pain. He looked around and spotted Hunter nearby. She was still asleep. Or she looked that way at least. He looked around the cave but nothing was stirring still. He listened closer, and could tell that nothing was near them. At the moment.

Hunter was still asleep. She had been, too, for the last two hours, and if she had realized that, she would have been furious she thought herself.

Kye moved slightly and tried standing up. No luck doing that right now. So he pushed himself into a sitting position so he could wait for Hunter to get up. He pulled his satchel next to him and pulled out his torch. He lit it and set it down allowing the fire to both warm them and light up the cave around them.

Hunter awoke when she heard the sound of rummaging. She rubbed her eyes and cursed. “I shouldn’t’ve fallen asleep,” She grumbled to herself. “Get a grip on yourself, Hunter.” She noticed that Kye was awake, and she gave him a small nod. “You okay?” She asked.

"I was thrown like a rag-doll around the cave a few times," he replied looking at her. "Yeah. I am doing just dandy."

She snorted. “I can tell. You seem very fine. Do you want something to eat?” She asked, standing. “I’m going to get some fish. There’s a lake near here.”

Kye was quiet for a moment before he sighed. "Fish would be nice. Do you want me to accompany you or should I stick around here and get a real fire going?"

“You can stay,” Hunter said. And before he could argue, she added, “Plus, I need time alone and you’re better with fire than I’ll ever be.”

"Okay," Kye nodded. He started pulling some left over branches that he still had out of his satchel "Just do me a favor."

“What?” Hunter paused as she was about to leave.

"Just… be careful," he said before going back to making a fire. Not looking at her at all.

“Whatever,” Hunter muttered. She headed out, rubbing the sleep from her tired eyes, to the lake. She managed to get a couple of fish easily, by using some of the leftover bandages, and started to carry them back.

Kye had a fire going and was leaned back against the rocks. His face twisted with pain as he shifted slightly. He bit his lip and didn't make a sound.
Kye, what's wrong? There is something wrong with you physically, what is it?
I'm pretty sure I have internal bleeding near one of my lungs but I'm not positive.

(Well… damnit Kye.)

Hunter came back and saw Kye’s face pale slightly and bite his lip in pain. She moved closer to him, and could instantly feel the waves of heat coming off of him. He was burning up. “Are you okay?” She asked calmly, pretending to gut the fish.

"Sure," he replied.
Sure? The answer you are looking for is, no I'm not okay. I'm slowly bleeding out on the inside.
I'll be fine. I've had worse and you know it.
Yeah, and you also were in the company of the greatest healer of all time.

Hunter snorted. She raised an eyebrow at him. “You look like you’re just dandy,” she said sarcastically. “Ne me ment pas.”

Kye shook his head and shifted position. "We need to get that key and get out of here fast," he grunted. "The faster we get Order and get out of here, the better off we'll both be."

“I will go on the quest myself if I have to,” Hunter threatened, “if you don’t tell me what’s wrong.”

"You never technically asked what's wrong," Kye mumbled under his breath. Then he sighed and shifted. "Internal bleeding. Maybe. I'm not sure, but it feels like it right around my lung."

“Of course,” Hunter said, rolling her eyes. “And you didn’t think to tell me earlier? I’m not going to cut your head off if you get hurt. If you’re hurt, tell me.”
She rubbed her face. “He’s just like Justin.”

"I said I wasn't sure," Kye kept a calm voice. "I'm still not sure. I don't want to tell you I have an injury that I don't have. And if we get that key and get back to Order she can heal most of my injuries."