Blood Emperor's Lazy Doctor [Hiatus]

Nuyun had just finished his daily rounds. Inspecting the ins and outs of the courtyard. Since his abrupt fall through the rotting floor boards, this had become a habit.

'What would I'd do if my little rabbit harmed herself?'

Often he'd worry, thinking of all the possibilities. Ranging from floor board accidents, to the ceiling collapsing overhead, even to fire hazards. Hence the answer to his worries of course was his daily rounds. If by chance he found problems, Huli his spirit beast, would be summoned to mend the damages. With no other servants around to do his bidding, Huli who wasn't quite suited, had to get down and do some laborious work.

He couldn't help but smile at the simplicities his new life granted him. They were polar opposites of his old. Where as his old life resulted in constant fatigue, this new one wasn't tiring in the least. All of this was thanks to his little rabbit. She never looked at him as if he were a monster. She didn't see him for his power. He took solace in that.

'Would she even care about such a thing?' He couldn't help but laugh at the thought.

This short time with her has taught him well of her temperament. She was quite laid back, the problems of the world seemed to not worry her at all. A kind doctor, understanding and thorough. She loved to sleep, she found eating troublesome, yet always enjoyed a good meal. She would never forget to thank him, even when he'd repeat there was no need for thanks between them.

'Please don't mind it then, old habits die hard.' He couldn't deny this, so he'd let her be. But that didn't stop him from occasionally reminding her.

But sometimes he also couldn't understand her. She was young yet felt more mysterious than an ancient grove.

He'd long stop seeing her as a child. More times than not, she'd have this m.a.t.u.r.e air about her, as if she'd lived a lifetime of woes. He couldn't help but find this interesting, prompting him to want to know more about her. His blood art allow him to see the abuse she went through, but he felt that wasn't enough to shape her. If it was, than wouldn't she be filled with revenge? He knew that he was back then. But why wasn't she? It was quite perplexing.

He had entered back into the courtyard doors, his stride had sped up upon noticing they weren't shut all the way. Being quite detail oriented, he'd never miss such a change. Following the wooden path towards their room, he entered without a knock. Which was because the door hadn't been closed in the first place.

He suppressed a laugh. She was hanging slightly off the bed, an out stretched arm reaching desperately for an abandoned pillow. It looks to have fallen to the floor accidentally and she was attempting to retrieve it the hard way. Her position and actions were quite comical to him.

'Can she become any cuter?' He happily walked over, retrieving her pillow, passing it to her.

Hong Luo was embarrassed that her act was caught, yet she shameless sat back up embracing her pillow. Hoping he'd not mention it all. And so she decided to start a conversation to double up on her insurance.

"How have you been feeling?"

"Fine."

"Any discomforts? Has the stiffness faded from your legs?"

He had old injuries in his legs that took longer to re-mend then the others. They were right along his nerves, deep within his muscles. Even some bone injuries that hadn't healed straight. Over the course of the week, besides being feed and sleeping well. She was also healing what she hadn't from the time in the woods. She was, after all a perfectionist in her work. A doctor that loathed leaving behind any pains in their patient.

"No, my legs move as if new."

"Good. Do tell me, don't go hiding your pain from me like last. I won't tolerate such silliness."

"Mm. What will be my punishment?"

"Huh?!"

She looked up at him as he sat next to her, his face dull and without cracks. She wanted to make sure she hadn't miss heard him, so she asked a repeat. As she listen harder to what he said, it thoroughly dumbfounding her. Punishment? Why does that sound wrong to me? But she can't figure out why it sounded wrong. And so she thought about it, there was only one punishment she thought would effect him enough not to promote self harm.

"You can't sleep with me."

He grabbed his c.h.e.s.t, and showed an expression of being wronged. But she didn't seem to care as she narrowed her eyes at him. How could she give him such a violent punishment? Dammit! He just wanted to attempt teasing her, but now it back fired. Looks like hiding his aches and pains really had to be stopped in the future. And so he noted it down in his heart, underlining it three times to make sure.

Gripping her hand, stroking it to calm his pained heart. "I understand."

He took in a deep breath, but then his brows knitted. He brought her hand to his nose, then his gaze directed itself to her face. His odd expression confused Hong Luo.

"What's wrong?"

His eyes narrowed as he leaned forward, catching her off guard. Lightly grabbing her chin, he went in closer. When his lips were near the center of her nose, his hot breath heating up her skin, caused a small fluctuation in her eyes. He noticed her freeze in confusion at his actions, but his state of mind wouldn't allow himself to explain. His nose took in the scent of her body. His brows knitted in clear dissatisfaction.

Without a word, he lifted her into the air, causing her world to spin as she subconsciously clung to his neck. One arm support her back and the other locking her knees, he carried her out of the room.

"Nuyun whats wrong?"

She was beyond shocked. What was wrong with him? He wasn't answering her as he continued forward as if on a mission. That displeased look was still clear on his face. These actions puzzled her deeply.

Was the punishment too much, and now he's taking revenge? On second thought, that didn't sound quite right. He didn't seem like the type who'd revenge over something like that. Her god of war has standards after all, right?

As her mind kept whirling in circles, he brought her to the wash room. Which to her surprise had a pre-made tub of hot water.

So she stunk? Why didn't he just say so in the first place instead of scaring the daylights out of her? She subconsciously sniffed herself with curiosity as he shocked her once more.

He had plucked off her clothes meticulously, not leaving a scrap of cloth behind. Her careless actions of not losing her head like any normal female, and the look of utter defeat and submission, left much to the imagination. Yet as much as one could think, this was actually the first time of such actions occurring.

At first she was shocked and ready to reprimand him, but then stopped and sigh in defeat, just allowing him do as he pleased. She was just too lazy to argue a point, when there was no point to be made yet. Just look at her, who would care to see such a childish, malnourished, scared to the point of disfigurement body? One would need not only have a lot of understanding, but also a strong stomach. Least that's what she figured in that brain of hers. Besides, she was tired. She had a long day, and she was still feeling the fatigue from the multiple Flower Bombs.

Truthfully, her scarred body meant nothing to Nuyun. If asked, he would just be angered over the pain that followed those scars.

Once all was gone, and she was gently placed into the waters he began his interrogation. Which she answered without pause, not at all curious over his query.

Deep and soothing, his voice was without emotion to identify his reasons.

"Where did you go?"

"I went for a walk in the market."

"Did you meet anyone?"

"Mm, I don't thin... right! I met the little girl who had her item stolen. You remember right? It was at the time of our last market trip."

He thought back, recalling such a moment he nodded as if agreeing. Occasionally scooping water, gently pouring over her shoulders and hair.

"Who else?"

She mused as her mind thought hard. She had mistook his 'who' for 'what' as she proceeded with her tale.

"Mm, there was a bastard harassing some girls, which I took upon myself to send to the stars. Ah, on second thought, I don't think he went that far, he look too heavy. And... there was... yea, I also donated energy for the victims. Bringing them to safety. See, it's good to have energy on reserves, you never know when a bastard might show up that needs bombing!"

"Wasn't it a waste?"

"How-was-it-a-waste? This is bombing for the needy!"

He smile at her glowing eyes of accomplishment. His eyes beckoned her to continued, his actions gentled, and the expression back to its dull form. Yet inside, unknown to the little rabbit in the tub, a fire was threatening to spill out. He couldn't let his control slip, he wants to let her explain before doing something he might regret.

She proceeded to tell of how she fell faint when her energy depleted. She was always that way. Upon exhausting huge burst of energy, she would always, without fail, crash and burn. Though she left the part out on how she'd get lectured by Little Soul.

'How many times has this gotten you in trouble mistress? When will you learn!'

This piece of information caused a dis-pleasurable feeling to enter his gut. Slowly it crept onto his heart, gripping it tightly, sending waves in his stomach. He was not happy. With her in such a defenseless position, she wouldn't know how she was killed or kidnapped.

'How can she be so reckless?'

And if to confirm his inner thoughts, she went forward and explained how she was taken away. That little devil she shouldn't have helped, kidnapped his rabbit and brought back to its den. He gnashed his teeth in irritation.

But his mood lightened when she told him her next words.

"Ai, that poor little girl stupidly tried to wake me and got sent to the stars."

She shook her head. It was never a good thing to wake her up unless she was comfortable with the waker.

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