Original Stories Fan Fiction ❯ The Wastes ❯ Chapter Twenty Three ( Chapter 23 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Lana sat at the table with everyone and quietly ate dinner. After this morning, Maverick left her to sleep and took a shower. She took that time to slip out of his room and do the same. Of course, they hadn't talked about his offer for her to stay with him, mostly because she didn't know if he was asking her because he wanted to be with her for real or if he just wanted her to share his bed. But he wasn't that type...right? Under the table, Maverick's finger lightly brushed her thigh. She blushed and glanced at him but he continued to eat like nothing was happening.

Maven pushed his food around, his mind on Skyla's deteriorating condition. He noticed the way that Sven glared daggers at Xavier and Hailey, but honestly didn't care enough to ask about it. "I'm going to go eat in Skyla's room to keep her company," he said as he pushed away from the table.

"Do you want someone to keep you company?" Lana asked.

He looked at her and Maverick and shrugged. "You don't have to."

Lana grabbed her plate and stood. "I don't mind. She's my friend too," she said and started to the room.

He nodded, honestly glad to have the company. Taking his food, he walked with her to Skyla's room and opened the door for her. Lana sat next to Maven in the room and looked over at Skyla. Occasionally, she would see Skyla blink but that was it. Her eyes seemed to look into space.

"I'm worried about her. If she doesn't come out of this soon, there's a chance she may never."

"Don't give up hope. I think she'll come out when she's ready. This world can be a scary place to someone that knew nothing about it."

"I know," he said softly. Looking back at her, he smiled. "So...Maverick seems awfully close to you today."

She dropped her fork. "What? We haven't spoken all day. And he's been reading..."

He smirked. "I uh...couldn't sleep last night so I walked the halls."

Lana blushed and put her plate aside.

"I think you two are good for each other."

"Thanks," she said softly. "Um...mind not telling anyone?"

"My lips are sealed," he promised.

She nodded.

"So...I take it that he...cares for you?"

"He asked me...to stay with him when this is over. To go home with him," she said softly. "Honestly...I don't really know how this happened. I walked in his room just for someone to sleep with and it was as if he was waiting for me. Then he kissed me." She smiled as she stared at the window. "It was the most passionate thing in my entire life. He was so gentle and sweet. He held my hand and...he kissed my body like it was gold. I...don't think I ever felt so important before."

"That's how you know that he treasures you," he whispered.

She looked at him. "Is that what you do to Skyla?"

"I.... We really haven't gotten a chance to go past kissing."

"Oh...sorry...I didn't mean to pry."

He shrugged. "It's okay. We probably won't get a chance to really do anything anyways."

"Why do you say that?"

"When she recovers she's going back to her forest. I don't think that I can follow her."

"Why?"

"Her forest sounds like paradise. It sounds safe.... A part of me wants that more than anything, but it's like another part of me knows that the safety would drive me insane; and I can't fathom why."

"So you are willing to let her walk away?"

"Would you let Maverick walk away if you thought that would be best for him?"

"How can it be the best thing for her to leave with a broken heart? You won't go with her because of some silly feeling...sounds selfish..."

"Are you going home with Maverick when this is all through?"

"I think I should tell him before I tell you."

"Fair enough. Have you at least made your decision yet?"

"Yes."

He nodded slowly. "I guess you are more prepared then I am. Regardless of what your answer may be."

"It doesn't take much, Maven. Follow your heart."

"When you put it like that my worry seems rather silly."

"That's because it is."

"I'll talk to her," he promised. "Just as soon as I am able to."

"Good."

After dinner, Sven pushed his plate aside and looked at Xavier. "I want to give you fair warning that tonight I am putting a bullet in Hailey's skull."

Hailey started crying.

Xavier shook his head and Boris glared at him. "Why on earth would you want to scare her like that. Come here Hailey doll," he said as he pulled her into his arms.

"Because she made me freak!"

Hailey wailed hard. "He's so mean!"

"You made my cock useless!"

Xavier tried to shush him as he rubbed Hailey's back. "She didn't know any better."

"She's a fucking monster!"

Hailey snapped her head to him. Her eyes were dark as she grabbed a fork and threw it at him. The fork stabbed in his chest, paralyzing him. She then grabbed a knife.

Sven's eyes widened, but neither Boris nor Xavier saw any threat in what she was about to do. Flipping the knife in her hand, she threw it at Sven, aimed perfectly for his neck.

Sven moved and caught it with his hand. He smirked as he saw the confusion register on her face. "I've learned your tricks princess. They won't work on me anymore."

"You haven't seen all my tricks," she promised.

"I've seen the ones that matter. Now sit down before you do something that will leave you dead."

"That's enough out of both of you," Boris snapped, using his 'father' voice to get them to be quiet.

Hailey pouted. She kicked her glass across the table before jumping down and angrily stomping to her room.

"Xavier I want you to find me a doctor. A real doctor. You let this happen so I'm holding you responsible."

"Sure. Sure. Whatever you say."

When everyone settled in for the night, Maverick walked to Lana's door. He opened it and peered at her while she pulled her night gown on. She blushed when she saw him standing in the door way. "Will you be coming to my room?"

Lana ran her hands down her night gown. "I...haven't decided yet."

Maverick walked in and closed the door. Her breathing picked up as he walked to her and looked down at her while she looked up at him. His fingers danced in her hair. "Then I will come to your room." He kissed her forehead. "Let me hold you tonight."

Sarah smirked as she watched Evana walk. "I see that Sven's third leg ripped you a new one. I've never seen you walk so carefully."

"What can I say? It was worth the ride."

"I might have to give him a spin myself if it's that good."

"Trust me, you really want to."

"How big is he now?" She asked as she started getting undressed for bed.

Evana held out her arm with a smirk.

Sarah's jaw dropped. "No fucking way."

"Seriously, go take a ride."

"Okay. Be back in a little while." She smirked, smacking her ass as she walked out of the room.

Evana just smiled.

Sven looked at his door as Sarah walked in. "What do you want?"

"You on your back and your cock at full attention."

He rolled his eyes and went back to reading.

Skyla's eyes moved. Her head turned slightly to look around.

Maven ran the water in the shower. Zenith was perched on the window and he was about to fall asleep. He yawned as he waited for the water to get warm before taking his clothes off and climbing in.

Skyla's body felt heavy and she felt like she hadn't slept for hours. She tried hard to close her hand or to open her mouth and call out, but her body was stiff.

Maven moaned as the water hit his skin. He ran his hands over his body, using the soap to wash the dirt and grime of the day off.

Skyla felt her eyes water up. Why wouldn't her body work with her? Why was this so hard? Were all the memories too heavy for her? Opening her mouth a scratchy sound came out. She hoped Zenith would hear or at least sense her.

Zenith yawned and shook her feathers. Looking over at Skyla she tilted her head. Slowly she hopped onto the bed and then onto her chest so that she could look at her. Skyla's eyes locked on hers. Zenith chirped and pecked at her nose. Skyla closed her eyes. This was not what she need. Tears slid down her face and she found it useless to strain herself. She would just have to sleep and hope she wouldn't slip back into her mind for more construction.

Once he was through with his shower, he wrapped a towel around his waist and went into the main room. "Be right back. Zenith watch Skyla for me while I go grab some clothes."

Maven. Skyla could hear his voice. She had heard it off and on these few days and she missed him. Zenith was so cruel. Zenith chirped cheerfully and snuggled into Skyla's chest. Maven smiled and left the room to go get clothes. Skyla let her tears roll down her face as she focused on her heart beat. She was doing her best to find sleep.

Twenty minutes later Maven returned wearing some night pants and a shirt. He yawned and crawled onto the bed beside her, careful not to disturb her tubes or IV. Her eyes open and she looked over at him. She was screaming at him in her head for him to look at her.

Maven reached over and yanked a piece of tape off to cover his lips. Before he put it on he leaned over to kiss her cheek goodnight. As he did, he paused when he tasted the salty tears on her cheek. "Huh?"

She blinked at him. Her fingers moving lightly.

His eyes widened. "Skyla? You're...awake?" She could feel the tears pouring down again as she stared at him. "Hold on. I need to go get Hailey. She'll know what to do." Finally, her hand closed, grabbing his shirt in the process. She held it as tightly as her body would allow.

"I've got to go get Hailey," he repeated as he placed his hand on top of hers. She wasn't letting him go.

She pleaded with her eyes for him to stay. She didn't want to be alone with that bird.

He sighed and nodded. "Alright. I won't leave, but I don't know how to take the tube or IV out."

If she could, she would smile at him.

"Are you okay? Do you need something to drink? Uh...blink once for 'no' twice for 'yes'." She blinked once. "Is there anything I can do for you?" She blinked twice then looked at Zenith. She wanted the bird off her. "Okay, Zenith. Go nest somewhere else." She fluffed her feathers but quickly got off of her. Skyla slowly relaxed. She was really starting to hate that bird.

Maven laid back down beside her and took her hand. "In the morning Hailey can get you unplugged from all this stuff."

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Maybe morning would be kind to her and she would be able to move. He relaxed against her. Closing his eyes, he found himself kissing her cheek before putting the piece of tape over his lips.

In the morning, Skyla's eyes fluttered open as Hailey stood over her. "Hello!" Hailey smiled. "Can you move your fingers?" Skyla moved her fingers. "Yay! Ok, can you move your arms?" Skyla tried to move her arms but they lifted a bit then fell. "That's ok! It just means you don't have a lot of circulation! You need someone to move your arms and legs for you to get things moving around! Can you move your jaw and talk?" Skyla's mouth opened but only a raspy sound came out. "No worries! You just lost your voice! It will come back! You'll be good as new in a few days!" She took the IV out then looked at Skyla. "This is going to be very uncomfortable, but if you cough for me it won't be so bad when I pull the tube out, ok?" Skyla felt Hailey move her hands to the tube and she coughed. Hailey slid it out. "There you go!"

"You did great," Maven said as he stood above her.

"Since you are always around her, you should bend her legs and arms and move her body about as much as you can."

"Sure. I can do that. No problem."

"Good! I would advice feeding her simple stuff and try not to feed her too much. Her stomach's really small right now!"

"Yeah. I can do that for her. What would you suggest feeding her?"

"Soups, and mushy stuff so she doesn't have to chew much! Make sure it's all natural!"

"Right. I guess I'll see what Xavier has in the kitchen then."

She nodded then patted Skyla's head and ran out.

"Are you hungry now or do you want me to try and move your limbs?"

Skyla opened her mouth. "Ma...ven...."

He smiled and sat down beside her. "I'm right here," he told her as he took her hand.

She smiled as she started to cry.

"Hey, why are you crying?" He asked as he wiped her cheeks.

"Miss...ed....you..."

"I've missed you to," he whispered.

Her hand tightened on his.

"Let me help get your limbs moving," he said. He kissed her forehead

She nodded softly. Looking down at herself, she blushed when she saw she was in her tight, skimpy night gown. If he moved her legs, he would see her panties.

He started with her arms, slowly moving them in every direction and massaging them as if he knew what he was doing.After he finished with her arms, his hand slid down over her legs.

Skyla turned her head from him. As soon as his hand went to her thigh she closed her eyes, feeling herself get wet. Wait....was she even wearing panties?!

Maven slid his hand to her thigh and calves, slowly raising one leg high in the air. He looked down, his breath catching in his throat as he had a perfect view between her legs.

"Don't....look...." she blushed.

"Sorry," he mumbled, his cheeks turning blood red as he realized he'd been caught. They turned even redder as he saw the juices flowing from her.

"Stop..."

"Stop what?" He looked up at her as he moved her leg, trying hard not to focus on her dripping wetness.

"Get...Lana..."

"I'm not looking," he promised.

"Em....barrassed...."

"Don't be. You've seen me in all my glory," he said with a smile.

"Lana...shower..."

"You want Lana to give you a shower?"

She nodded.

"Okay. Let me finish with your other leg." With that he started to work on her right leg.

"No!"

"Huh? But Hailey said I needed to." His face softened as he saw her expression. "I'm not looking. Would you feel better if you had on some panties?"

"Lana!"

"Okay. Okay. I'll go get Lana for you." He sighed and let her legs down, going down the hall he knocked on Maverick's door. "Lana. Skyla needs you."

Maverick opened the door and smiled at Maven. "She's in her room reading a book I gave her."

"Oh. Okay. Thank you." He nodded and hurried out, side stepping Sarah who was limping back to her and Evana's room. "Are you okay."

"Wonderful," she sighed as she collapsed into her room with a whimper.

Lana looked down at Skyla with a smile. "I heard you want a bath." Skyla was glaring at her. And her smile faded. "What's wrong?"

"No...panties..."

Lana blushed. "Oh! I'm sorry, Skyla! I guess I forgot when I bathed you last! I won't forget this time, I promise!"