Krokun really inspired me to update for Lux so here I am updating...Xio will be done tomorrow or Tuesday....possibly Wednesday lol...I'm going to a concert tomorrow!! xD I'll take pictures!!!
Includes: Lux, Hoom, Gil, Hon, Raine, and mentions of Estelle, Lupe, Xio, and Shupple
-Lux-
GOD DAMN IT!!! I wake up and the first thing that happens is Gil hits me. By god, doesn’t he grasp I am already in enough pain and he could have caused me a concussion? Under all that white fluff on his head, I am very skeptical. Besides, it appeared that he was being swooned over by all the nurses, so he left in a hurry. I was dizzy from that hit and fell over as I closed my eyes to rest. But I turned to Hoom a tad confused and it was like she could read my mind.
“Because you acted like an idiot…” She said as she kissed the part Gil hit, “ Gil is just upset because he kind off considers you his friend… I think…” She sat there for a minute uncertain if that was the truth. I just grabbed my oxygen mask and let her continue. “You are so stubborn and I think I might wait until a nurse comes and shows me how to give any medicament to you…I don’t want to make any mistake….” Was she saying she wanted to help me? Strange, but indeed I did desire to know more. “I’m sorry for having all these mood swings….”
Next thing I know I am falling asleep, but here she was cuddling into me, it was sort of new since her and I never ever did this before, but honestly, I was content with it. I just placed my hand on top of her head and nuzzled into her as we both fell asleep.
I know I can be a heavy sleeper but scents to me were very palpable when a new one appeared. I opened my right eye enough to see Hon in the room with Hoom and he too conversed with her. The machines were still beeping and I could feel the I.V. in my arm inserting more meds as time went on. I closed my eyes to try and catch a few more winks of sleep, but again, I was awoken as Hoom quietly snuck out.
I sat up and grunted slightly because the pain was still there. Hon was sleeping in the chair next to me, odd but I guess I couldn’t blame him for wanting to be with his sister. Then again, I don’t feel like getting my head hit again. I don’t want a contusion or anything. Lifting up my blanket I sat there shocked. This entire time Hoom was next to me, and I was fucking naked underneath this blasted sheet. How uncool was that?
I nervously let out a small laugh as I wrapped the blanket around my hips and pulled the I.V. tray with me over to the dresser to grab some scrubs, lucky for me, the kind nurses had already everything prepared for me.
“Ah…Hoom…” I froze. Crap the kid was up! I turned to Hon wide eyed and scared because this was very awkward to be partially naked in front of the little brother of the girl I liked. “I….I…want a waffle….hmmm….” Sweat drop moment…lucky, he was sleep talking and dreaming of food. That was my chance to quickly change. Pulling the curtain around, I did just that and tossed the blanket back on the bed.
Being in this atmosphere just didn’t suit me and I hated lying in a bed, so a little walk wouldn’t kill me right? My air mask was portable so I put it on and attached the small machine to my waist and pulled my I.V. that was hanging on the pole with me as I slowly exited my room as Hon was sound asleep.
It felt bizarre walking the halls in bare feet as I slowly trotted through the hospital, but I guess what was stranger was the looks I got from people. I understand that I was different, and being a Luxray wasn’t helping my rationale. Lions, to humans were feared due to their bloodlust and hunger for meat, I won’t deny I like a good steak, but that’s only if it were a good Milktank or a Tauros. Is that wrong? I had no hard feelings against humans to be honest, I was very understanding of them and knew that not all human were bad, even though it was humans that killed and destroyed my village.
My ears wiggled as I heard whispers from some and as I came to a corner I saw Hoom talking to Gil and that Raine girl. I just staid put as I listened for a moment.
“I already trust you a lot.” Hoom said as she messed up Gil’s hair as they both smiled at the other endearingly. I blinked in surprised and leaned back against the wall as I gasped for some air. What in the world was that? I felt my heart drop, ‘I trust you a lot.’ Was she just like Estelle too, just using me as a puppet while she has someone else as her main dessert? Was I only a backup to every single girl?
I needed some air, so I grabbed my I.V. and pulled it to the nearest elevator before Hoom could detect me missing and headed up to the highest floor. I stood there in the elevator as I leaned against the aluminum gold plating in it and stared at my reflection. I was a mess. I was scarred, my back and my face. I ran my finger down my left eye to feel that scar Estelle gave me, yet it burned so much. Something Gil didn’t have, and his hair, okay I admit, it was probably nicer then mine. His was a snow white while mine, well a dark blue like the deepest parts of the ocean. I am pretty self conscious about myself and hell with all those nurses swooning over him, I guess it makes perfect sense for him to act the way he does. I was no comparison to him, my looks were lacking compared to his. How much it burdened me to say that, I admit that.
“Ding…11th floor…getting off?” The elevator said. I stood in the back as some nurses and doctors came in and out, some surprised to see me, but I paid no attention to them. “Going up!”
The elevator would stop time to time as some came and went. Finally by the 21st floor it was empty. I just listened to that horrendous elevator music when I felt a small tug on my tail. As I leaned on the elevator side I looked down to see a young boy, not more then 5 years old possibly. He had dark brown hair, hazel eyes, and he too was wearing a scrub but his was a nightgown where mine was pants and a long sleeved bottom up. So he too must be a patient here. He kept petting my tail until he noticed that I was looking down at him. His eyes opened as he put one of hands out like to reach for something he couldn’t touch.
“Ahh….ahh…” He groaned as he tried reaching for whatever it was. But at that moment he was smiling in fascination. Then it hit me, he wanted to see my ears. I crouched down to his level as the elevator went up.
I put my head close to his hands but he quickly pulled away a bit frightened. Geez, I really was a monster wasn’t I? I turned off the oxygen mask and took it off as it dangled on the side of my hip.” It’s okay. I promise I won’t hurt you. You wanted to touch my ears right?” I smiled as I patted his head. “Go ahead, I don’t mind.”
He looked at me curiously but quickly a smile beamed on his face as I felt his little hands touch my ears. I was a bit nervous to let a child touch me because I doubt they had the self-control to keep themselves from tugging and pulling every which way, in this case, it was different. I was surprised to find him massaging my ears, it felt quite good.
Suddenly, my instincts took over and sat on the floor next to him as he played with my ears and giggled. I even began teasing him with my tail as he laughed and I found myself purring.
The elevator stopped on the 30th floor as we continued to entertain the other, not noticing the door opened and a woman was standing in front of us.
“I see you made a new friend Cedric.” She said in a soft tone, I quickly looked up embarrassed at the scene in front of her. It was like I was his kitten or something. Way to go Lux, let that soft side take over. Regardless, I enjoyed that attention but still, how humiliating. I sat up and grabbed as the boy walked passed me to the woman who had her hand out. He grabbed onto hers and turned back to me who was still sitting on the floor of the elevator.
The woman began to speak once again. “You really are good with children, sir. That’s what my husband did before he passed 3 years ago. I appreciate you taking the time to play with my son Cedric.”
So this boy was her son? Well, they looked similar, she was a bit full figured but she had the same brown hair as him and the same hazel eyes. I only nodded.
“Mommy, mommy! He’s a Pokémon. Can I catch him?” He asked as he pointed to me as the elevator was beeping trying to close, my foot was in the sensor which I didn’t realize at the moment. Before I could respond to it, the boy grabbed a poke ball out of his pocket and began to through it at me.
“HUH?!?” Was the only thing I managed to say as I panicked for a second because in this condition, well anything was possible.
“BIG BLUE HAIRED KITTY! I CHOOSE YOU! GO POKEBALL!” He yelled in excitement, as the ball floated in the air aimed at me, I knew I could dodge….wait one minute did he just call me a kitty? D:< Bloody hell?!?
The ball hit me right in the temple and opened up and a flash of light surrounded me.
“YAY! I caught him mommy. SEE SEE SEE!!!” He cheered as he pulled on his mom’s dress.
“Cedric dear, look again…” She pointed as she giggled.
“What in the world?” I asked as I moved my head in a circle. I was dizzy but I shook it off and stood up and walked towards them with my I.V. in hand as the elevator stopped dinging and went on its way. “Did you honestly believe you could catch me with a mere Poke ball?”
He hide behind his mother a bit scared and teary eyed. I felt bad but I couldn’t allow myself to be caught. “I’m sorry mam that I couldn’t fulfill his request.”
“No, its quiet alright. To be honest, I haven’t seen my son this lively in ages.” She paused as her eyes saddened. “Not since his father died 3 years ago and Cedric here has been in the hospital. You see,” The young boy took a step forward as he sucked on his thumb a bit. “Cedric here has had Leukemia for over 3 years. We first found out about it after his father died from it.”
She looked like she was about to cry, but when I noticed Cedric hugging his mom’s leg, I knew she was holding the tears back. “I’m sorry miss. That’s horrible and I feel for your family and only you wish you the best. I understand completely how you feel since I too lost both of my parents at a young age. But, he’s lucky.” I was unsure if she trusted me but I lifted her chin and smiled at her, “He still has you, so that counts for something if you ask me. God surely has blessed you.”
She smiled sweetly, “Thank you…thank you…”
“Besides,” I grinned at Cedric and got down to his level. “If you want to catch me kiddo, you gotta get yourself a master ball. I won’t be caught easily.” I messed up his hair and smirked at him as he laughed.
“Yeah, I’ll find one and catch you and we will go on an adventure and defeat all the gym leaders.” His eyes were lighting up from excitement, so why not keep it going.
“Sure thing,” I lifted up my fists as he did the same and followed his behavior. “I’ll follow any commands from you and lead you to be the Pokémon Champ. Right sounds good?” I asked.
He nodded really quickly as his mother stood there laughing at our scene as many nurses and doctors observed us. “YEAH! I’ll make you even more powerful then you are and we can become Pokémon champs together, so I can help mom pay for my bills! Right blue kitty!”
I fell over. “Blue kitty?” He grabbed my tail and rubbed his face against the star like part. At least, he was happy but this was surely not amusing to me being called ‘kitty.’
“Cedric, you didn’t even bother to ask this Luxray man his name? How rude sweetie?” She knew what I was so there wasn’t a lost hope yet, but her tone reminded me so much of my mother, I envied him.
“It’s Lux miss…”
“My name is Tina. It’s nice to meet you Lux.” She shook my hand and gave me a smile. “Now if you excuse me and Cedric, the doctor wanted to see you since you ran off an hour ago. Thanks so much for finding him and keeping him occupied. It really means a lot Lux.”
“It was my pleasure.” I managed to say as I stood up, but even from that, a sharp pain struck through my chest. I felt the slight tug of my clothes and noticed the young man standing below me.
“Can we play again Lux?” He asked with big eyes. I really wasn’t in any condition to play with him, but nor was he. He was actually worse off then I was so how could I say no?
“Sounds like fun sport. We’ll play again tomorrow, but on one condition.” I grinned at him.
“Ahhh…what?” He tilted his head.
“Give me a command master..” I bowed to him then pointed at an empty pop can that was next to garbage.
His confused face turned to one with a huge grin and he jumped in place and pointed at the can and yelled “Luxray use thunderbolt!”
I lifted my hand and lets some electricity out hitting the can with it as it flew through the air and landed in the trashcan. I wasn’t able to perform a thunderbolt attack, since that was a thunder shock, but he didn’t need to know that, plus I didn’t want to scare anyone around us. That wasn’t my intention at all. I turned to him as he was jumping and clapping his hands and I looked up to his mother crying for joy as he laughed like a healthy young boy should be. He needed to feel that way more often, he looked healthy, but under it all, I knew he wasn’t.
He jumped up into my chest and I quickly spun him around as I hugged him. “Okay, now do what your mother wants okay? If you don’t I will know, these ears hear everything. So if you’re good, we’ll play tomorrow. I promise!” Putting my pinky finger out as I held him.
He nodded and shook my pinky finger with his. “Pinky swear!”
I gently put him back down to the floor and watched him run over to his mother and grab her hand and wave. They both said their good byes and left me there.
Strange how someone like him, just with that small smile of his, it was the must sunshine I had in awhile. I shook my head and laughed as I entered the elevator once more to the balcony. Once there, I laid my oxygen mask on the ground and pulled the I.V. next to me as I rested my arms on the railing as I gazed up at the night sky.
The breeze was crisp and a bit cold, but it was definitely refreshing. I just needed some time to think about some things. How was I supposed to face things if I returned to the mansion? Lupe and I already have a tension and my feelings were not about to change for her. Estelle, well she had Reo to take care of her now. I really wasn’t sure what Xio was up too. Gil and Hoom…honestly, maybe Hoom deserved him more then she deserved a monster.
She says things like “I’ll love you no matter what” but how could she really mean it when I saw the way she looks at him and the way they, flirt with him. I am so flawed compared to him.
I put my hand on my forehead as I looked down as the cars passed by on the streets. I was better off being a loner then with her anyway. Then again, Shupple came back to my thoughts and even though it was a short time I saw her, her words were truthful and I could feel her pain. Maybe her and I weren’t so different after all.
I was so baffled with everything in my head that even my parent’s advice wasn’t making sense. I was completely stressed out. I hated Lupe, my emotions for Estelle were non existent, Xio was an arch rival, Shupple a possible misfit like myself, Hoom a gorgeous woman who I cared deeply for, and Gil…I envied him in everyway…there was no way that these scars were attractive and to be honest, this mug of mine wasn’t anything to brag about. I was pretending to be something I’m not, maybe I should just be myself. I like being intelligent, I don’t mind reading book, and I like being a lone…or did I?
Feeling my hair I started brushing my fingers through it as I forced it down. The wind blew once again as my scrubs blew to the side. It really felt good to be outside instead of restrained in that bed.
“Elevator going up to balcony…” I flinched from those words from the machine in the elevator. Someone was coming and I didn’t want to be seen this way. Quickly, I spiked my hair up and returned to my normal positioned gazing up at the stars.
The doors opened but I didn’t turn. I didn’t want too because I don’t think I could handle any more heartache. They slowly walked towards me and paused for a second. I pretended like I didn’t know they were there.
Then a warm embrace of a hug from behind, I didn’t need to see who it was because that touch was all too familiar. “I suppose you want me to tell you everything….am I correct Hoom?”
-END-
Is it obvious that Lux is coming out of his shell??? I am trying to have him be the way he really is with using a bigger vocabulary! :D But I am not sure if people are catching on. Anyway, Lux has some mixed emotions right now and YAY he met a new friend. Of course he tells’s Cedric he can only be caught by a master ball lol.
Oh Cedric happens to come from Harry Potter lol. He’s one of my favorite characters until he died….Draco and Snape just didn’t seem like a good name for a little boy! xD
Anyway comments are appreciated and Hoomy can continue!!! :)
