Graveyard of a Madman Part 49

The structure that the pirates chose for their hideout, and their medical building were several miles away from the battle. That did not stop it from shaking from the tremendous collisions happening at the coast, where there were absolutely no structures left standing. Their injured stacked up quite badly before the end of it. However, now that all of the fighting had calmed down, aside from the obvious, they were neatly organized in their own beds, with medication given to them as it was needed.

Some were not so much injured, as they were extremely fatigued and over-exerted. Pura was a prime example of this, her sword was stood beside her bed. Knave sat in a chair beside her, his arms cast up after he had punched so many things with already broken hands against his doctors' orders. Pura was bandaged up as well, her head along with her eye were the worst of it. The rest of her body was simply cuts and large bruises.

Pura: Come on, Knave! I just want to go outside to watch the fight. I got plenty of sleep, and I feel fine now.

Knave: Yeah, I know, I sooooo want to fight a dragon! [Looked around, suspicious like.] I think I know how we can sneak out of the--

Before he could even finish, Stormy appeared out of nowhere, a needle in hand and grabbing Knave's arm.

Stormy: HOOOOOLD it right there mister! Pura is under strict bed rest, and YOU are not going to ruin that!

Knave: GAH! Stormy! What's in that needle?!

Stormy: That's not important! Trust me, you don't want to find out!

Pura: Awww come on Stormy! We want to see that dragon!

Knave: Yeah, come on, we're just-- [Eyes widened as she shoved a needle into his arm] GAH! WAIT! NO! STOP!

Revolutionary: [Pops in with medical supplies.] Oi! Quiet down! People are trying to rest!

Nova sat beside Jiro's bed. The catman was in very bad shape, but he was holding himself rather well. He was fully conscious, though hyped up on pain medication. He had a fracture in his shoulder, two broken fingers, a concussion, and severe damage to his abdomen, as well as a hairline fracture in his femur.

Jiro: Every bit of me wants to help Rinji in his time of need. I knew he wouldn't be quiet about it, but this is a bit ridiculous. [Said this as a huge rumbling happened once again, the shaking was thankfully still far away.]

Nova: I know, but you've done more than enough. That Laz Bruno was quite a large man, and a skilled fighter from what it looked like.

Jiro: [Cracked a smile through his bandages.] You had no problem with him.

They both shared a good laugh about this.

Nova: So where will your crew be heading after this? I suspect you'll be healed up soon enough.

Jiro: Yes, and Rinji will bring Kola down for sure. Oh, Nova, something I have probably never told you before, but we are planning to make it across to the eastern New World sea, and return to my homeland, Nekoshima.

Nova: Are you planning on leaving the Revolutionaries?

Jiro: I do not plan on it, but once the mission is complete, I suspect I can get some leave time. In all honesty, Nekoshima has fallen on hard times since so many of them left during the tragedy, Rinji's family being among them. I have heard many stories of how corrupt the Tribune has become since that day. There is something there, and I intend to get to the bottom of it.

Nova listened with a sober expression. At length, he reached over and pulled the cover more onto Jiro's body.

Nova: Get some rest, old friend. We'll talk some more in the morning.

Jiro: Thank you. [Behind his green sunglasses, which were comically unharmed, he closed his eyes and easily slipped off to sleep.]

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