Fix My Mechanical Heart

[IceQueen]

Kiora kept listening to the constant drum of his worried heart, trying her best to smile but ultimately failing. She was in extreme pain, her throat burning like someone had decided to start a fire. She wished that she could at the least say something, but her voice hurt.

 

[grey987]

It wasn't long before they finally reached a nearby hospital, Mark landing on the sidewalk in front of it and rushing inside. Heading over to the front desk, he said, "I need an emergency crew here now; she's been hurt really badly."

 

[IceQueen]

Kiora stuck close to him as the nurse called for an emergency. Soon doctors rushed out with a large gurney and swept her away from him and down a hall.

 

[grey987]

Mark watched as Kiora disappeared, staring blankly for a moment before stepping outside of Hunter, sighing as he went to go sit down in a chair with his face buried in his hands. Hunter watched him from where it stood, seeing that its user seemed very deeply concerned.

 

[IceQueen]

Kiora was rushed into surgery after it was discovered that half of her wind pipe was collapsed. A doctor came out to notify Mark and ask him a few questions about if she had any enemies, and who had inflicted the damage.

 

[grey987]

Mark told the doctor that he wasn't sure if Kiora had any enemies and that the person responsible for her injuries was a competitor at the arena. The questions, however, began to make him wonder if she really did have any personal enemies.

 

[IceQueen]

The doctor nodded and let him know that he would be able to see her as soon as the surgery was done.

 

[grey987]

Mark thanked the doctor before he left, sitting and staring at the floor as Hunter waited beside him. "Kiora will be fine, Mark," the mech told him. "You shouldn't worry too much." He nodded absent-mindedly, just hoping that Kiora would be okay.

 

[IceQueen]

Kiora was out of surgery and recovering an hour later. The Doctor came by Mark and told him that he could see her.

 

[grey987]

Mark nodded in response to the doctor, standing up from his seat and heading to Kiora's hospital room with Hunter following behind. When he saw her, he stood by the doorway and gave her a soft smile. "Hey," he whispered. "How are you feeling?"

 

[IceQueen]

Kiora turned her head slowly, bandages wrapping around her neck as she gave him a weak thumbs up, her eyes half glazed over and exhausted.

 

[grey987]

Mark nodded in understanding, walking inside the room and taking a seat beside Kiora's bed, taking her hand and kissing it.

 

[IceQueen]

Kiora smiled gently, closing her eyes a bit.

 

[grey987]

"Don't push yourself, alright?" Mark told Kiora as he looked at her. "Just get some rest. I'll sign us out of the competition."

 

[IceQueen]

Kiora nodded and let her head rest on the pillow, closing her eyes as she held onto his hand.

 

[grey987]

Mark held her hand for a little while longer, giving it a gentle squeeze before pulling his own hand back. "I'll see you soon." Looking at Kiora for a moment, he got up from his seat and turned away from her, exiting the room with Hunter following close.

 

[IceQueen]

Kiora was already sound asleep by the time he had left her room, not resisting sleep any longer.

 

[grey987]

Several minutes later, Mark had already gone back to the arena to sign him and Kiora out of the competition and was now on his way back home, sighing as he ran along several rooftops. It was going to feel quite empty without her for the next little while.

 

[IceQueen]

-Time skip-3 days-


A few days later, Kiora was on her last day in the hospital with still some bruising on her neck and back. She was being cleared that morning and dispatched not long after.

 

[grey987]

Mark was operating Hunter, travelling through the city after having decided to go visit the hospital and see how Kiora was doing.

 

[IceQueen]

Kiora was being checked as he drove, slowly getting up and out of her bed and walking slowly towards the exit.

 

[grey987]

Mark soon arrived at the hospital, descending down to the front doors of the building and stepping out of his mech.

 

[IceQueen]

Kiora walked out just then, smiling brightly as she speed walked over towards his mech.

 

[grey987]

Upon seeing Kiora exit the hospital, a smile immediately crossed Mark's face as he walked up to her and embraced her in a hug. "Hey," he greeted her. "I missed you so much."

 

[IceQueen]

Kiora winced a little. "Be careful of the back." She warned him, feeling his hand touch her bruises.