decides to check there house first, seeing as its the place she is most likely to be. "Natalia?" he calls as he opens the door. "Are you_

here?"

hears her and goes over to the couch as quickly as he can. "Natalia," he says, kneeling next to her. "I am so sorry... so, so sorry... How_

could I forget you, so sorry..."

shakes his head, "Nyet, I should have come for you when I woke up, I should have remembered you... But instead I lost it fighting that_

bastard and I forgot..."

frowns. "You're lying. I can tell, sister." He checks her forehead for a fever, wishing Ly was here because she would know what to do._

Perhaps he should take her to the clinic? "Natalia," he says. "I think we need to take you to see a doctor..."

's frown deepens. "Natalia. That isn't the truth, is it?"

's eyes widen a bit, but he keeps his calm. "We're taking you to see a friend of mine," he says, wondering how he's going to get her all_

the way to Main Street. He could carry her, but that would definitely get him in trouble with Ly...

sighs. "Don't be like that, Natalia. You will kill yourself by doing such foolish things." He moves to her side, supporting her and helping_

her to stand. "Do you think you can walk, or can I carry you? I want the truth." His tone leaves no room for argument.

bends down and secures one her arms around his back, so she can hold on to him as she walks. "If you get tired, tell me. Don't make_

yourself worse." He moves towards the door, seeing how well she can follow

sweeps her off her feet without warning. "This isn't going to work, Natalia. You cannot walk. I'll carry you there." He closes his eyes,_

mentally preparing for the struggle ahead... his shoulder where he was shot is burning already and an unpleasant tingling is starting in_

his chest, where he was also shot.

ignores her. He takes one step and his whole torso complains, sending unpleasant sensations throughout is body. He shrugs it off and keeps_

going. Another step, another step, repeat and they'll be there soon...

replies, not letting the pain show in his voice, "We will be there soon, Natalia. Don't worry."

her go limp and quickens his pace. He can see it up ahead. He hopes Ly is there, and if not, that the door is not locked. He will apologize_

later, right now, Natalia is important.