Chapter 12 (A) : Recovery.

After a few minutes of making his way through the J-Wing, he found what he was searching for. The Medical Quaters. Walking slowly down the corridors which would led him to
Adis, he tripped over, hurting himself. Getting up after a few seconds, he brushed himself off, before reaching into his backpack and used a potion. The healing liquid flowed through his body, bringing back some of his energy. He reached for the door to the emergancy room, but hesitated. He grabbed the handle and opened the door.

"So, we're having difficulty finding signs of life, yet she still lives. The injury wasn't a sever as previously thought. Perhaps some part of hi..." one of the rabbits started, before looking at Joshua.

"...I'm here...to see Adis..." Joshua said quietly.

The lead rabbit looked at him with a strange glare, before poking Joshua with a scapel.

"Ow! What was that for?!" Joshua yelled.

"I need to know if you're one of us. Even though you obliterated Devan's strike force, we need to see if your working for him. You struck down the one you called 'Adis'. Is everything working in that head of yours, boy?"

Joshua reached into his backpack and pulled out a sparkling crystal. It was green in color, and glowed brightly in his hand. Energy gauges began to rise rapidly. The rabbits stepped back, looking at Joshua with shock.

"I don't care wether you think I am working for Devan or not. It's my own fault that this happened. Just let me talk to her." Joshua replied.

The rabbit shook his head.

"What? Why?"

"I cannot allow you to endanger her life any further. She will be kept under survailance on Carratous..." the rabbit started.

Two footsteps could be heard approaching. As the door opened, a rabbit, about Joshua's height, which had yellow fur and wore a purple shirt and shorts. Another walked in, taller than the first, green in color, with a red headband. Finally, the last one walked in, he looked like he had too much coffee. His fur was red.

"The Jackrabbit Siblings! W-What are you doing here?!" the rabbit asked.

Jazz straightened his headband, before he walked next to Joshua.

"I came here, as soon as I heard the important information that was relayed to me. That human, there, is Joshua Lightwalker, The Ultimate Gamer. His brother, Zac led our army to victory. I thought you had left for your own dimension, Joshua. I'm surprised you came back." Jazz explained.

Joshua smiled, before thrusting his hand forward.

"Listen. I don't want to hurt her. I'm going to talk to her. Please."

The rabbits nodded, before they walked out of the room, leaving only him, Adis and Lori in the room.

"So who's that there, Joshua? Your new girlfriend?" Lori teased.

Joshua went bright red at the remark.

"N-No! I...I rescued her when she was wounded on Earth. She came through one of the portals." Joshua explained.

Lori kept silent.

"Well, you know, it's probably for the best you don't get tied up with too many girls. You've already got enough weakness, Joshua. Not everyone you save can defend themselves...I on the other hand...Well, you know how we met, right?" Lori asked.

Joshua nodded.

"I hope your friend gets better. I'll leave you two alone, later!" Lori smiled, before kissing Joshua gently on the cheek, causing him to even redder.

"That's for saving me...I never got to say thanks....so Thank You..."

And Lori left the room. As Joshua walked towards the unconcious Adis, many feelings were going through him. Guilt, sorrow, hatred? No. She wasn't the one to blame for all this. He was the one at fault. He looked at the small scar across her side. He grimaced at the sight. Blood had stained her fur/feathers. Reaching a hand forward, a glowing energy surrounded it, reminding Joshua of the Gameboy Jewel.

"Adis..."

He placed it back in his backpack, before touching the wound. Instantly, white light surged from his hand, covering Adis's body in a white aura. The power caused her to float for a few seconds, before being set down gently. Her eyes opened slowly, looking up, she saw Joshua, trying to smile. She sat up, before Joshua looked away. Adis gently grabbed his arm and looked at him.

"Joshua...Don't cry. I know that you've been through alot. When you attacked me, something happened. This voice told me about certain parts of your childhood...and how I reminded you...of the things..." Adis started.

"Adis. I don't want to risk your life. You're going to slow me down if I take you and Edward with me, so I'll leave you here, under the royal guard..."

"What?! You won't do such a thing! I know you think I'm going to make you remember more, but we can get through it if we stick together! I know I can't fight, but I want to be with you, Joshua. I...I don't want to be left by myself...I want to stay with you...I...." Adis started to cry.

Joshua looked at her crying, before he lifted her face gently, and wiped the tears from her eyes. He smiled.

"Adis. If this is what you want, then you can stay with me. It's better to have someone keep me company, even if you do remind me. I'll tell you more as I remember...but...before we do...I need you to promise me something. Adis. If I lose myself to the Darkness, I want you to strike me down. I know it would be hard, but I'd try to avoid hurting you until I lose myself completly...but I don't want that to happen. Adis. I want you...to stay with me. I...I know it may seem kind of shocking...but when I saw you the first time, you reminded me of someone. I don't remember who, but sooner or later I will...." Joshua happily smiled.

Adis looked up at Joshua, smiling happily, before she wrapped her wings around him and hugged him. His face turned red. He hugged her back before looking her in the eyes, smiling...