Hellboy Fan Fiction ❯ Cat Out of The Bag ❯ Nearly A Kitten ( Chapter 8 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Disclaimer: I do not own Hellboy and I do not profit from these writings. I created OC characters such as Brooke and Marvin (Marbin).
Author Note: I am afraid that I must warn you that there is going to be same sex relationships in this story, guy/guy so if you don't like it then I advise that my story may not be the best for you to read. Also note this is revamped slightly from when I started it in 2011.
Edited: I have changed the reason for her collapse from breaking and reforming bones to heightened hearing causing severe headache and possibly also the shock. The reason she cannot walk straight after waking up is exhaustion, blood loss (despite a transfusion) and of course as written that her body has been through too many changes despite her healing power.
'Thinking'
"Talking"
Story
-Flashback-
Cha pter 8
John's Pov
I had been waiting for at least 35 minutes for Brooke to finish in the bathroom, having noticed the length of time she had been gone and the fact I left the spare clothes on the chair next to me I decided it was better if I checked on her, not because I was worried but because she needed clean clothes. Yeah that's' why. Or so I tried to tell myself but I knew I was fooling myself. I knocked gently and then peeked in "Brooke?". I didn't hear a response but what I saw stopped me in my tracks enough to drop the bundle of clothes in my arms. The girl was collapsed on the floor, towel barely covering her naked body and there was blood on her finger and toe nails which somehow seemed a lot longer now. Also her head had a small cut on it, as I made sure it wasn’t too deep I looked over her unconscious face and noticed she had bitten her lip at some point and hard too. I panicked as I looked her over and noticed her eyes slide shut. Maybe it was better if she was in pain that she sleeps it off. The last several hours have been agony for her and further pain was the last thing she needed.
I knew I wasn't really as muscled as any of the other agents or anywhere close to HB's muscle in fact I had barely any as he constantly pointed out how feminine I looked. But I knew I had to get her back to Abe, so gathering my strength I slipped one arm under her legs and the other under her back and lifted, surprised at how much easier than I imagined it was but my brain helpfully reminded me she was a malnourished thief, how heavy could she be. I made my way out of the room careful not to fall or accidently drop her, god knows she's had enough injuries the last day or so. When I got there Abe lifted his gaze from his books with a knowing expression, which to be honest kind of made me want to question him had I not been trying not to drop her still. Liz rushed to me as I set her on the metal familiar table, her expression one of worry. "What happened?" she asked and I replied unsure "I found her like this in the bathroom, I didn't hear anything though". Blue came over, hand to her arm to presumably find out what was wrong using his power and his ever knowing "Ah" made me let out a quiet sigh of relief. He spoke making both me and Liz look at him "Her new ears are adjusting as they will give her heightened hearing, I believe this caused pain much like a headache but more severe much like your skull breaking in half" I winced in sympathy, no wonder she collapsed.
After about ten minutes of Abe examining her I heard the library's double doors crash open as Hellboy waltzed in, he stopped and blinked at the scene in front of him with a 'what now?" expression. I explained to him, still slightly panicked he also winced in sympathy, commenting with "this kid's got some will to live" I frowned at his choice of words, it's not like she was close to death...I mean she lost a lot of blood the last several hours but...oh my I was starting to feel more panic well up as I thought too much about it. Stupid Hellboy, I swear if I didn't love him so much...
Hellboy's Pov
I watched as Abe fussed around the kid checking her arms and legs and her tail and ears, I noticed how well she had cleaned herself irony soon followed 'she's like a cat'. So mentally I started calling her a little kitten. I glanced over at John curious as to see if he was still angry with me, the argument we had earlier as I upset the kid...kitten had made him pretty steamed. He saw me looking and got a nice little blush to his cute little cheeks which I mentally noted to tease him about at a better time. As for right now I bit back my ego and muttered "I'm sorry about earlier Boy Scout I didn't know she'd hear me" his eyes seemed to darken slightly "well she did" he spoke softly which I replied with "If I could take it back ya know I would". The reaction was immediate as my little lover relaxed visibly and nodded "I know Red I know".
After about an hour the wounds on her fingers and toes as well as her forehead and lip had healed completely, Abe had washed away the blood with some warm water and a cloth while he waited, me and Boy Scout had sat and talked waiting for her to wake up and Liz had been reading some of whatever Abe had found in his books. Suddenly her arm moved hand quickly going to press to her forehead; we all jumped up and rushed to stand around the table, which by now was way too familiar a feeling.
Brooke gave a soft sigh but slowly sat up seeming no longer in pain, rubbing her head then looking down at her clawed hands, she frowned then squeaked suddenly as her claws retracted into her fingers leaving normal length nails again, the same with her toes which made her shiver. Now slowly she relaxed until she started to look guilty which made me raise a brow. "What's wrong kiddo?" the kitten seemed surprised, my guess is she thought it was obvious, well yes turning into some kind of animal after having hours of agony yes there was something wrong with that, fuck I'd be furious but for right now that's not what I sensed was wrong. Everyone paid attention, not speaking as her words came out slow and softly "I'm sorry I caused so much trouble " it was silent a little while longer as we took in her words but I was the first to break it, with a laugh. I didn't care that everyone looked at me as if I had grown another head, which being in this place I would have blended in all the more, I grinned "you haven't been a problem brat we just want you all pain free".
She seemed confused but relieved as she heard me and even John's words relaxed her more "yes Hellboy's right…we were just worried about you". Abe piped in with his two cents or so I thought till he spoke "Oh my..." his eyes were on her surprised, we all glanced at the girl which made her uncomfortable if her squirming was anything to go by "W-what?" she asked. Then I spotted it "Um...shit...well it's not as bad as the tail" I tried to lighten the mood but I got another whack on the arm from John, Abe rushed away and came back with a mirror, handing it to her as it was only small, she looked in it quickly then froze and dropped the mirror in shock which luckily didn't break as it landed noisily on the table. Her eyes had changed much like her gaining her tail and ears, her eyes now being changed to cat's eyes. Though they retained her aqua blue colour, luckily they weren't permanent as moments later they shifted back to her own previous eyes. We told her which seemed to calm her down. That was until Manning’s decided to be a nosy prick and stick his head round the door "What the devil's going on in here?" Three glares were quickly directed at him followed by the unanimous shout of myself, Liz and John "Get out!" and with a surprised look he did to the amusement of our guest.
Brooke Pov
When I awoke I was sure I was in for a world of pain, the moments before I blacked out I could only hear such a high buzzing noise that all else I was deaf too but right now I wasn't in pain thankfully and I could hear fine, better than fine even. Though to have everyone staring at me and then find out I had cat eyes I nearly screamed in frustration at all the extra additions to my body. Thankfully the eyes and claws can be hidden. When the man looked into the room, one I didn't know I suddenly felt aware of my almost naked, towel covered state and starting tugging it around me even more till he left though I found it funny how everyone told him to leave I’m assuming for my sake.
The lady named Liz looked to me and offered me a hand asking politely "Would you like to come with me...I can get you into some clothes. John probably left the others at the bathroom, we can get them later but for now I have some that will fit you" I quickly nodded and took her hand.  I pushed off the table to get up, all eyes on me but something went wrong, my foot touched the ground but my legs didn't seem to want to stay strong and they folded, my body falling. I squeezed my eyes shut waiting for the impact but it never came. I felt warmth around my midsection and opened my eyes to see a red arm around my waist. I looked up to the one I now recognized from name and face as Hellboy. "Thank you" I whispered embarrassed, how stupid I must have looked falling over. Not as stupid as I now suddenly felt as he reached and pulled me into his arms bridal style, I vaguely felt deja-vu but let it pass. Embarrassed I tried to explain I could probably walk after a few tries but him and the others were having none of it, I nearly convinced him that I tripped until Abe mentioned I’d be a little woozy from hitting my head and I wouldn't be -able- to walk unaided yet. ‘Great’ I bitterly thought to myself. He carried me to a room I presumed was Liz's room, I knew all their names now except for the man that had looked in the room before. One I presumed they didn't like very much. Hellboy placed me on Liz’s bed and stood, leaving before I could ask him to stay.
I nervously glanced at Liz but relaxed when I saw her rummaging around draws for clothes, talking to herself about one top being too big or one being too revealing. I would have smiled but I was too tired despite the amount I had slept recently and I thought it must be from lack of blood or from the amount of changes my body went though today. I lay down without really thinking and within moments I was back to sleep, despite not long ago waking up.
Liz Pov
"Ahah! I found so-" I turned to look at her and noticed she had fallen asleep "Darn". I shrugged and placed the clothes next to her so she would see them when she awoke and left the room to let her sleep peacefully. I swung by the library to let the others know she was fine and sleeping before looking to Abe "Can I sleep on your cot again?" I didn't mean for the blush that coloured my cheeks to show it just did. Red was about to tease me but John made sure he couldn't by tugging him by his ear, well just tugging his ear because let's face it you'd need huge muscles to physically pull Red around. He led him out the room and I was left alone with Abe. The fish-man smiled at me and walked out of the room motioning for me to follow, which I did like a puppy, in his spare room I managed to collapse on his spare cot and relax, pulling the offered blanket over my shoulders with a happy murmur, before I fell asleep I could have sworn I felt him push some of my hair from my face.