niteo_logs | So blood loss can be fatal....who knew?

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So blood loss can be fatal....who knew?

Characters: Naruto, Sasuke, Okami and Yoruichi.
When: July 25th
Where: The streets of Nesreca.
Rating: Uh...PG-13 for blood and possible language?
Summary: Sasuke has been bitten by Kamui and drained near the point of death. So it's Naruto, Okami and Yoruichi to the rescue!

Naruto had been giving Sasuke CPR ever since he made sure help was on its way and shut off his communicator. He grew more nervous and upset the longer he repeated the steps with no result. No matter what he did Sasuke's breathing wouldn't regulate right and he could tell the Uchiha was fading fast.

"Come on you guys, you're supposed to be here helping me," he muttered to himself as he pressed down on Sasuke's chest.

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Okami smiled at him gently, "You could hold his hand. He's not conscious so he may not feel anything, but I don't want to risk him jerking awake in the middle of the transfusion, it'll just cause him more discomfort." He shifted, lifting up one of the packets and slapping it, "If he does start to wake up, talk to him. He may be confused when he comes to, maybe violent if he has enough strength to muster it."

He took a deep breath, setting aside the herbs and grasping Sasuke by the elbow, pressing his thumb into the bend. A shiver ran down his spine. Blood magick always left a sour taste in his mouth, even if it was to save someone's life...

He shook off the feeling, concentrating on the contents of the packet and the vein under his thumb, coaxing the blood transfer with a small jolt of magick. The packet drained slowly.

"Uh, right. But what should I say?" He followed Okami's instructions and grasped Sasuke's hand with his own. It was a little embarrassing and Naruto wished-not of the first time-that Sakura was with them. She would be overjoyed to hold Sasuke's hand and help heal him.

More importantly she'd be more help in this situation then he would. He watched Okami work and hoped whatever he was doing would help the Uchiha. But the medic seems sure of himself so it's better then nothing.

Okami laughed gently, almost strained as he opened one eye, looking at him for a moment, his eyes flickering violet, "Just...say anything...it doesn't matter, he just needs to hear a familiar voice. It'll help let him know that he's safe...transfusions can be a difficult process and it can put a strain on his body. I don't need him fighting against me now, he'll just end up hurting himself."

He took a shaking breath, tossing the empty packet aside and picking up a second, slapping it lightly and starting up the transfusion again. "I'm surprise that he's held on this long..." He smiled, "He must have a strong will to live..."

She had moved, just so she was sitting at Sasuke's knees, dark hands resting against his legs. She would hold him down as asked, but while he was unconscious there was little to do, so the light pressure if her fingertips was enough for the moment.

Yoruichi watched, almost transfixed, she hadn't seen anything of the sort before, healing kidou was drastically different. This was a whole different kind of technique, and it laced her eyes with curiosity.

"If he wakes and does try to fight against you, I can hold him down. It won't be pleasant, but it'll keep him down."

Okami nodded slowly, keeping his eyes closed as he worked the blood into Sasuke carefully, "...Just do what you see fit to keep him still...if he does wake up." He smiled slightly, "Bruises are easy enough to heal..."

He drained the second packet, fighting off the shiver that rolled down his spine. He could taste the blood as it passed through his own body, a thick, metallic sting in the back of his throat. He frowned slightly, tossing the packet next to the first and picking up a third bag. He was starting to get dizzy but he could keep going until the job was finished.

He worked on the third packet, opening an eye to check on Sasuke's progress and to see how Naruto and Yoruichi were handling the situation.

"Even if he did wake up I don't think he'd be able to put up much of a struggle. Of course he's stubborn enough to try but he'd be pretty weak." But if worse came to worse Naruto hoped a good knock to the head would put Sasuke back under. Besides, the Uchiha deserved it so it would be killing two birds with one stone.

Naruto payed close attention to Sasuke's face, watching for any twitches that might let him know Sasuke was coming to.

Okami drained the third packet, tossing it aside, trying to keep his hand steady as he grasped the last packet and forcing a smile, "He's...starting to look a little better, wouldn't you say...?"

It was true, he was. Color was finally starting to come back into his cheeks and he looked a lot less dead compared to how he looked when Naruto found him. "Yeah, he does. So how long do you think he'll be out for?" Because Naruto knew enough to know that no one losses that much blood and just gets up with no problem.

He sighed softly, shaking his head, "It's hard to tell...a normal person would have died from losing that much blood...it's a miracle that he held on long enough for me to get the blood from the hospital. We're going to need to move him to a bed after this...and try to feed him the herbs, it'll help the process but in the end, it'll be up to him how long he stays in bed..."

Okami smiled at him gently, "That he survived this long is a good sign...he's already getting colour back in his skin so I'm sure he'll be running around again in no time, maybe not at top speed but..." He looked at the remaining packet in his hand, almost half empty, "He should at least stay in bed for a few days, but I doubt that will happen..."

He listened to Okami intently, nodding every so often. When the medic finished talking Naruto fell into his thoughts for a few minutes. He didn't know which apartment Sasuke lived in and in the back of his head he knew if he found Itachi he'd get his answer.

"Well, I don't know where he's staying, but my apartment isn't too far from here. He can rest there for now."

Okami finally emptied the last packet, dropping it next to the others and checking Sasuke's pulse again, "His pulse is slow...but steady...he'll be all right..." He glanced at him, "You don't mind letting him stay with you until he can take care of himself?"

He shifted, gathering the roots together and taking out his notebook, writing down instructions for Naruto to look at later on, "I can come by and check on him whenever you need me to..."

"No, I wouldn't have offered if I didn't want him around." He grins at Okami reassuringly. Sasuke probably wouldn't be too happy to find himself in Naruto's company when he finally woke up, but that was a bridge he'd cross when he came to it. For now he just accepted the written instructions and nodded towards the medic.

"Yeah, thanks a lot."

Okami started to stand but paused, shaking his head slowly and sinking back down, smiling at Naruto gently, "You don't have to thank me...I'm glad that I could be of some use." He laughed softly, "Besides, Uchiha-kun reminds me a little of someone back home. I had to do something to help."

He shifted, "Do you need help getting him back to the apartments?"

Naruto stared down at Sasuke for a long moment, trying to figure out the best way to pick him up. It would be easiest to give him a piggy-back and a lot faster to. The only problem was getting him on his back. He scratched his cheek in thought and glanced at Okami.

"If you can help me lift him onto my back, I should be able to carry him the rest of the way."

Okami shifted, glancing down at Sasuke before nodded to Naruto, "Turn around." He leaned forward, grabbing Sasuke by the shoulders and pulling him up carefully. He helped get Sasuke's arms over Naruto's shoulders, "Do you have him?"

Naruto shifted into position and grabbed Sasuke's legs to push him into a better position on his back. When he had a good hold he carefully stood and grinned at Okami.

"Yeah, I got him. Thanks for all your help, I owe you one."

Okami blinked, laughing softly and shaking his head, "You don't owe my anything, what's the point in having medical knowledge if I can't use it to help people?"

He sighed softly, tilting his head and watching him, smiling, "You don't have to worry, I know you'll take good care of him."

He nods in agreement. "Yeah, I guess you're right. But still, if you ever need anything just ask." He adjusts Sasuke again and starts in the direction of his apartment but pauses after a moment. "Hey, you want to come along and help me with him?" It's not that he really needs the help but he'd like the company.

Okami blinked, shifting uncomfortably and forcing another smile, "Well...you see, that's going to be a problem, at least for the moment." He rubbed his legs, his hands visibly shaking now, "I used a lot of magic for the transfusion...so I'm weak right now. I could catch up with you in a little bit, though."

He blinked and looked at Okami with concern. He already had Sasuke to worry about and he felt bad that Okami had to use so much energy to heal him. "You going to be okay? Come with me anyways, at least then you have a place to rest and you won't be alone. It would be bad if we have to find a medic to fix the one we got."

Okami blinked before turning away and laughing gently into his hand, "All right, all right..." He smiled softly, "I don't die that easily anyway."

He pulled his strap over his head and took a deep breath, standing slowly and swaying. He winched a little, turning around, his eyes completely violet now, "Okay, let's go, he needs to rest in a bed."

Naruto watched him, frowning slightly and noticed how he swayed when he got to his feet. "He's not the only one who needs to rest." He gives Okami a pointed look before he sets off in the direction of his apartment. "It's not too far, but we will have to climb a few sets of stairs."

Okami smiled gently, managing to steady himself as he walked, "As long as I can lean against the wall or something, going up the stairs should be fine." He followed him, sighing softly and shaking his head, "Do you think the person who hurt him will come after him again?"

He was quiet for a long moment, as if deeply considering the question. He finally shrugged his shoulders as much as he could without stirring Sasuke. "I don't know. It's possible I guess. Sasuke tends to make more enemies then friends these days. But don't worry bout it. Whoever it is I'm sure I can take him." He shot Okami a grin over his shoulder.

Okami smiled gently at him, tilting his head, "He's lucky to have you as a friend, Naruto-kun."

He sighed softly, glancing up at the sky for a moment, "I may not look like much, but I can fight...If it comes to that, I'll help the both of you." He smiled gently, "Even if you may not need my help, the least I can do is heal your wounds whenever you get hurt." He shifted, adjusting his bag strap on his shoulder, "If you can't handle him...run, okay? I don't want this city to witness any more deaths." He smiled softly, "And I wouldn't want to lose a friend."

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