53 -- [locked from hostiles - audio -- after surgery]

[illuminatings]

"Hoshi-dono? Can you wake up?"

C'mon, dork. You can wake up, right?

...wha... I'm... alive...?

"Hoshi-dono...?"

...Reiko...? Where am... I?

"Hoshi-dono!" *sound of relief*

...did I die...?

"...Almost, but you're okay!"

...huh. What happened...? Why does my h-head feel so heavy?

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[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

(light, barely inaudible sighs heard near Hoshi's bedside-Anna was sleeping in a nearby chair while Tamao was perched on top of Hoshi's head)

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Anna-imouto...?

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

(Anna wakes up almost immediately. Tamao, back to Lopmon, was still sleeping on Hoshi's head)

...I'm here, Hoshi-neesan! How do you feel?

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Like...hell...

[badluckbabe.livejournal.com]

...Hoshi...

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

Hmph...! At least you're alive...! (a faint 'Eep!' is heard from Tamao as Anna gently embraces Hoshi for a moment or two before pulling back)

[konruhorokeu.livejournal.com]

(Every now and then is the sound of a snore across the room, with an occasional kick against the wall. Horohoro decided a couple of hours ago to steal a blanket from down the hall and laid sprawled on the floor. Snowbearmon curled up on an extra chair with Kororo perched near Horohoro.)

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

...yeah... *is embraced, but winces when Anna does so.*

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

...huh...?

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

...Horohoro?

Oh, wow...! Horohoro came here. When did he come here...?

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

... (an audible, but light slap is felt as Anna slaps Hoshi's left cheek)

What were you THINKING back there, just giving him an opening like that?! (a second one, across Hoshi's right cheek, was felt) Not to mention you shoved me out of your way just to allow yourself to get hit...?!

[badluckbabe.livejournal.com]

...I'm sorry.

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

*A strained chuckle, followed by the resounding slapping sound happens.*

...I wanted to... show him that I was strong enough to... withstand his attacks... without backing down.

A-And... I didn't want you to get hurt... Besides, I'll never be the Shaman Queen, you will...

*Are those tears?*

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

...for what?

[badluckbabe.livejournal.com]

...a pretty extensive list...so let's just cut it down to, I wasn't there for you when you needed me and when you're feeling better you can yell at me for the rest of it.

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

...But, you're going to be the ruler of your village! Dying before you get back home will change Hana's future for the worst, not the...!

(Anna abruptly turns away to hide what could be tears rolling down her own cheeks)

...!

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

...hah... this is the second near death experience I had.

Pretty sure it's not the last either.

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

...

*Hoshi moves her arm, which is wrapped in bandages, to stroke Anna's hand.*

I... love you, Anna-imouto...

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

...

(Anna picks Kororo up and places her in the chair she had been in, an audible thud is heard as Anna kicks HoroHoro out of her way)

He's been here not too long after you passed out, Hoshi-neesan.

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

...!

(Anna closes her eyes while the tears continue to run down her cheeks, stroking Hoshi's bandaged hand carefully)

I love you too...Hoshi-neesan...

[badluckbabe.livejournal.com]

...yeah but last time I was there for you...at least I got there fast...but...I can't come this time...not yet...

...
*Sniffle sound*

Damn you Hoshi...i...if you keep getting scars like that I'm never gonna stop flirting with you.

[konruhorokeu.livejournal.com]

(Horohoro isn't all that used to rude awakenings, alas)

HEYWHATWASTHATFOR-

...

Oh, up now, Hoshi?

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Here...

*Hoshi motions with her hand for Anna to come closer.*

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

...heh, well, this will be the first scar on my chest...

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Mmhmm...

Nice to see ya, Horohoro.