How The F-!

Leon had been sitting at home eating lunch when he got a call. Leon's attitude had been normal up until he heard words he never thought he would ever hear. He had dropped the phone and was already out the door in such a rush that even his parents were afraid. Robin had picked up the phone to ask who it was and what happened only for her own eyes to widen as she stared at her husband and mouthed four simple words that spoke volumes as to why Leon was in such a rush he hadn't even taken his jogging gear with him.

Adelene's in the hospital.

Leon was in full sprint and did not give a damn about the weather. Nothing mattered at that point expect getting to the hospital as fast as he could. A normal drive would have been about 10 minutes from his home. A jog would have taken about twenty. It took Leon eight at the speed he was running, combined with using his wind blade to propel himself forward faster at one point. He ran to the counter and asked for Adelene Cross's room. Leon was directed to the room and he ran there. More like really fast walked to avoid causing any harm to anyone else at the hospital.

Leon came to the door and stood there catching his breath. How? Why? What the hell happened? Who hurt her? Leon's mind was filled with questions and rage at the same time. Very few things pissed off Leon. Harming family was up there. And even though she was just his girlfriend, Adelene was family.

Leon calmed himself down enough to walk into the room, but his face was clearly worried when he looked over at Adelene.

"....Adelene....Are yo-You're in the hospital of course you're not alright what was I thinking. So stupid."

@Trahnael It has begun.

Leon didn't say anything. He didn't have to, since his actions have always spoke louder than his words. Leon rushed over to Adelene and grabbed onto her hand, bring himself closer and wrapping his arms around her gently. He didn't know the extent of her injuries and didn't want to harm her on accident.

"Of course silly. Moment I heard I was already out the door and on my way here. I..."

Leon leaned back enough to brush his finger along Adelene's cheeks to dry up the tears. Truthfully he was fighting back his own tears. Right now all that mattered was Adelene. The back of his mind was stirring with rage and anger at whoever hurt her. That didn't matter. Finding out didn't matter. He wasn't there for her in her time of need, but he wasn't leaving her side for the time being.

"I'm...I'm just glad to be here now. Just....What happened?"

Leon's voice was hushed as he moved about and pulled a chair in the room up to the side of her bed, his back to the doorway. He reached up to grab his goggles only to remember how quickly he had ran out of the house. He...He really didn't know. Leon hadn't had to deal with anything remotely like this during his life.

"You don't have to talk about it if it's too painful. You're safe, that's all that matters. I'm not leaving your side, so don't even try to tell me to leave. I..."

Leon got up and gave her another hug. He didn't know what else to do to comfort her. His mind was a jumble of things and his normal charm was barely even showing. Not knowing what to say or do was something Leon normally was not used to being a problem.

"Anything I can get you? Water? Something to eat? The stuffed knight? Just name it and I'll get it. Well, ask my parents to get it so I don't have to leave your side."

@Trahnael Not gunna lie writing sad Leon is heartbreaking and difficult since he's always such an upbeat and cheerful person.

"I'm not going anywhere. Right now, this is the only spot I belong."

Leon put his free hand over Adelene's and gave it a small squeeze. It seemed him just being there was helping her and it made him happy that he was helping in any way he could. He'd call him parents for a cot or a sleeping bag later so he didn't have to leave Adelene's side.

The thoughts instantly vanished as Adelene started to panic about something. She grabbed her chest and Leon could tell the sounds and signs of someone not breathing. He had been there before for a different reason.

"Adelene! Shhh. Hey, hey, hey. I'm here. Shhh. You're safe, don't worry. It's alright. I'm here. Just listen to my voice. Focus on it, just listen and know that no one will harm you anymore. Shh. Breath slowly, not too fast. Just relax and feel safe, secure. "

Leon sat at the edge of the bed and gentle put his arms around Adelene and pulled her head to his shoulder, his hand moving up and down her back comfortingly while making "Shhh." noises. He began to hum a little bit to try and calm her down more. He just wanted her to know that her knight was there. Late, but that didn't matter anymore. He was here now and was not letting go till she told him otherwise.

"I won't let anything hurt you anymore."

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In the doorway Robin's head peaked into the room and saw her Son and Adelene in their embrace. At any other time she would have started to tease the two, but not right now. Jason walked up with a couple cups of coffee and was about to say anything when Robin shook her head and they walked off to the waiting room. Adelene was like a daughter to them so of course they'd be worried. Right now they both agreed that what Adelene needed wasn't anyone else. It was their son, Leon.

@Trahnael I just picture anyone else trying to visit Adelene in the hospital and Leon's just on the floor sleeping when they visit. The image made me laugh and made writing this a little easier.

It was weird. If you had asked Leon prior to meeting Adelene if he would be this close to someone he would have scratched his head and said most likely not. And here he was several months later feeling emotions he had never felt in his life. He was glad that Adelene was calming down and feeling safe with him there. The rest of his mind was still in full "What to do, what to do!" mode, but he didn't have to think, his actions did enough and the nuzzle was enough to tell him she was in a sense alright.

He sat there listening to her story. Him? Who would that be? He only knew a few of Adelene's friends and most of them were guys who he couldn't place a guess on who it was, since he knew almost nothing about her friends. He'd have to fix that later. As she pointed to the bandaged and covered areas all Leon could do was try to keep his face and eyes from showing anger. Concern shown through along with his eyes tearing up slightly.

"Him?"

It was all his voice was able to muster up. His voice had gone soft and quiet as he tried to picture what could have even happened. The only thing he noticed, which mostly extends from his swordsmanship training, was that it was very weird that all but the single injury was on her left side. Defensive wound? But why just the one? He didn't want to think on it too long. Anger was something he did not want to show right now.

"Even if I knew who it was and where they were this exact moment, I doubt I'd be able to raise a sword at them. Fighting to protect those close is one thing. Fighting with anger is another, a road I dare not tread down."

His hands clenched as he stared at Adelene, his eyes staring into hers in return as a small sign of anger began to show. Most people he figured would be all over out there to hurt the person who hurt their loved ones. Leon wasn't one of them.

"I'm sorry if I sound.....Horrible for not wanting to get revenge on whoever did this to you. As much as I want to beat the person into a pulp, I doubt I could or even would. Couldn't protect you and I can't go out and hurt the person who did this. Man I feel like a failure."

Despite his words, Leon's body language nor voice told he felt like that. He was angry with himself sure, but at the same time he was glad he had that much restraint. Now if he ran into that person in the street.... Well that's a different story.

@Trahnael

He didn't have to think twice to wrap himself in her embrace once more. They both needed it, if only to show their love. He kissed her forehead once more as she spoke, even giving off a soft laugh himself. Yeah, they both had a bad track record of running out into a storm. Wasn't always bad, but it seemed storms themselves did not like them.

Upon hearing Lochlann's name Leon tilted back and looked into Adelene's eyes. So he was the one who had done this? But...No. Being vengeful was not something in his system. Sure he was angry and would most likely have attacked Lochlann if he had been there, but not a day or so later all he could do was feel anger, and yet he still had the same smile on his face. Lochlann didn't matter at this time.

"...Didn't think he had it in him, but I guess there is more to him then I saw guessed. Still, I won't go after him. However that doesn't mean I won't be hostile towards him. With my words I mean. He hurt you, and that is something I can't forgive. I can not physically harm him back, but I will if he tries to harm you again. That I promise. Until such a time, the most he'll get from me is a nasty bark."

Leon rested his forehead on Adelene's as he sat on the side of the bed as his hand began to brush up and down her back, another small kiss on her forehead as his free hand held her's once more.

"For now, let's forget about all of that. I'm here, you're here. I'm sure my parents are here somewhere too. Right now, let's just enjoy the time we have right now. Together. Or I can bug Mom to bring up a DVD player and some movies if you'd like. I'm not leaving your side till the doctor gives the A-OK."

@Trahnael