Home again, home again

[trainsurdragons]

Who: Hiccup, Fearless, and YOU!
What: Hiccup and Fearless have been lost for two weeks and just found their way back
When: July 28th
Where: Near the Terminal Building


[Not far from the Terminal building, a figure can be seen slowly making its way into the more central part of town. With every few steps they take there's a loud, grating squeaking sound, the groaning of rusted metal. After making it so far they stumble slightly and manage to catch themselves on a nearby light post, deciding it's better to stand there and rest for a moment than to keep going.

Hiccup lets out a heavy sigh, the side of his face pressed against the coolness of the metal of the post. He lifts his head slightly when the two, small fins resting on his shoulders stir a bit, and a head pops up next to his own. It's not Fearless the Gomamon, however.
It's Fearless the Bukamon.]

...Nnn....Hiiic......can we stop now?....

No...for one we....we're lucky we finally found the town again, but two you're not even walking in the first place, Fearless..

[The Digimon lets out a groaning squeak of his own before dropping his head on Hiccup's shoulder, moaning as the viking gathers himself up and continues walking, slowly.]

I'm sooo hungry, Hic.....an' if I didn't fight off those wild Digimon you would'a been dead now anyway.....

[Hiccup just ignores that and keeps on walking, not stopping again until he reaches a bench, not far from the Terminal building. He all but collapses on it, turning to lie down lengthwise on it on his back with on arm over his eyes to shield them from the noonday sun. Fearless takes this opportunity to peel himself off Hiccup's back and drag himself onto his chest, where he flops on his belly with a dramatic, agonized groan.

They're both covered from head to toe with grime and look completely exhausted. Hiccup's tunic is somewhat torn, and his furry vest was stripped from him a long time ago to be tied around his waist. Hiccup's prosthetic leg is rusted to the point where it will barely move with him when he walks. One might be alarmed to see dried blood on the front of his tunic, but it appears to be from a gash on the palm of Hiccup's left hand, haphazardly bandaged up with a torn strip of the bottom of his tunic.

For the moment the pair just lie there on the bench, not really caring if anyone sees them or not.

[[OOC: Now in actual log format, since I'm sick and cannot brain properly.]]

Comments

[headup_stickontheice]

[It's been weeks since the Chosen attacking the Castle left, and Cam's gotten used to seeing the crowd left around. He's gotten used to it, but it's eerily quiet-- so if something new happens, well.

It's an event.

Especially Hiccup, who's been sort of MIA since before everyone left! With that kind of entrance...

Cam, who's just leaving for his daily walk, arm out of its sling but still in its colorful cast, stops and absolutely stares.]

Holy crap, what happened to you?

[trainsurdragons]

[Fearless lifts his head a bit when he hears Cam's exclamation, but he's so tired that he just lets out a grunt before dropping it again. Hiccup, meanwhile, moves his arm to the side slightly so he can see who's talking to him, his eyebrows raising a bit.]

....More like what hasn't happened to me.

[He shifts slightly, but doesn't make any move to get up just yet. So much has happened that he really doesn't know where to begin, but his eyes catch the cast on Cam's arm and that causes him to switch gears.]

..What happened to you?

[headup_stickontheice]

Broke my arm protecting Maya, weeks ago-- like, a month ago, old news, you first.

[He turns back to the Meeting Hall, where Lucette's floating out.] Hey! Lucette! Can you go get some water, or...or an ice pack, or, bandages, something?

What's wrong Campbell?

Hiccup got in a fight with nature and lost! [Back in she goes.] Think you can sit up?

[trainsurdragons]

[Hiccup would comment on that quip, given he actually had the energy to. Instead he just nods slightly, and pushes himself into a half sitting position with a grunt. It's a bit hard to do, given the fact that Fearless won't move.]

Trust me, it was....waaay worse than that. And....a really long story...

[brain_behind_purple]

[Most of the Chosen had been gone for days. Donnie had barely seen anyone around, although staying primarily in his room probably helped in that. He was mostly recovered, although thinking of his family was still painful.

He had tried to contact Hiccup sometime ago after Kamemon had run into him shortly after the Dark Zone event. But he hadn't been able to contact the viking, so he simply left a message. He assumed that he left with the rest of the chosen.

So imagine his surprise when, upon heading home after a weekly trip to the hardware store, he sees the dirty and worn-out viking and his now baby Digimon. He froze and let out a small, stunned gasp.]

Hiccup? Fearless? [He ran over] Guys, what happened to you?

[trainsurdragons]

Looks like we're gonna be hearin' that for a while....

[Hiccup squints and moves his arm a little when he recognizes Donnie's voice, too tired to move, but surprised to see him running over. He hadn't seen him since he'd been in the Dark Field, and admittedly he'd been worried for his friend.]

Nnghh....we're fine. ...Just tell me you're ok first. Then we'll talk.

[brain_behind_purple]

I'm perfectly fine... mostly. [Looks at his scarred arm] But I'm not the one looking starved to death and beat up. You need to get treated first.

[Donnie had plenty of medical knowledge, so he was more than willing to help with that. But he couldn't unless Hiccup complied.]

[bigsoftie]

[Leatherhead honestly doesn't remember much of what happened during the fight. Mostly that he was indisposed at the fight, which made his stomach churn with regret. That and his ribs were still healing.

Leatherhead had Impmon trailing along the city. But the strangest thing happened as he walked past the a Terminal building. He thought he saw--no it was definitely Hiccup.

Instantly Leatherhead's bad spirits washed away from concern for his friend's exhausted state. With Impmon groaning and hopping along, Leatherhead runs up to scoop up Hiccup in a quick hug.]

Hiccup...

[His face turned stern, like that of a kid who lost his parents. He called you a million times man.]

Where have you been?

Yeah, sure, crush him before he can answer.

[trainsurdragons]

[The viking can't help but tense up a little when Leatherhead suddenly scoops him up in a hug. It's both unexpected and surprising, since they were still on shaky ground the last time they talked.

He shifts a bit in Leatherhead's arms, grimacing.]

We....uh..

Lost in the wilderness, no food, no water, wild digimon. Paint a good enough picture?

[bigsoftie]

This ain't a time to ask about painting, ace.

[Impmon gives a cheeky wink for his own crack.

While he and Hiccup have had a rocky relationship, he still didn't see a reason why he couldn't be concerned. So the news, while alarming, is a bit of a relief.

He withdraws, toying with a loose bandage anxiously.]

I thought...I...scared you.

[fuhrinkaed]

[Holy poop Hiccup man you are beat up..!

Okay yes I'm hobbling and walking really slowly but at least I can just walk over to you right? Right.]

H-Hiccup... are you alright? Wh-what happened?

[trainsurdragons]

...I'll be ok. Just....tired.

[Nope, you better talk first, Ed. He wants to make sure YOU'RE alright from being in the Field again. It's been a while since they've talked anyhow.]

Please tell me you're ok, first.

[fuhrinkaed]

I'm fine. Just dark field stuff.

And then pushing myself too hard.

...I should probably take a break sometimes...

But I'll be fine!

[wall_flower]

Marley was sure that she had healed enough to let herself go for a jog, a habit she picked up on since she started her training with Commander Uzuki some months ago. The first little bit hurt, but it was definitely because she hadn't been as active as she had been before the Dark Field incident. After a few minutes of being out, she didn't even feel the pain, the muscles having stretched enough to not be so stiff.

It felt nice to be out again. She wouldn't likely admit it, but she missed being able to go for jogs and runs. It cleared her mind, and with everything that had happened, she needed it. Hawkmon kept following her, making sure she didn't get hurt any more than she had been, but she mostly ignored his protests. She needed this, and she wasn't about to give up now.

She was just coming up on the Terminal building when she spotted Hiccup and the Bukamon with him. Her eyes widened and she sprinted the rest of the distance to the pair.

"Hiccup! Oh my god, are you okay?!" Never mind that her forearms were slightly scarred, and she was suddenly grateful that the other scars were hidden behind her t-shirt and jogging pants.

[trainsurdragons]

Gnnghh...

[Wow, lotta people wandering around the Terminal building today.

Hiccup opens his eyes a sliver to watch Marley race over to the bench, with Hawkmon not far behind. He opens his mouth to respond, but Fearless lets out a tiny little groan before he can.]

What about me, huh? I'm th'one who protected this kid! I did all the work! Oooh I'm going to dieee...

[wall_flower]

Huh, are you--Is that you Fearless?

[Marley immediately kneels down and scoops up the poor Digimon, giving a small wince herself before settling down on the ground next to the bench.]

Oh my god, what happened to you? To both of you!

[Cradling Fearless in one arm, she reaches up with her free hand to try and wipe some of the dirt from Hiccup's face.]

I'm going to go get some stuff to help get them cleaned up!

[Marley simply nods as Hawkmon takes off flying for some place that would have rags and water and things needed to help get the pair fixed up.]

[strengthinkindness]

[Nearby, there's another stubborn person walking slowly along the street, much to the protest of her Lopmon bounding behind her.]

Seriously, Fluttershy, you need to rest...!

[She laughs, a little breathlessly.] N-no, I'm...I-I'm okay...I just w-wanted to...get some air...

So get back to the apartment and open a window!

[trainsurdragons]

[Hiccup can hear those voices, familiar and clear as day, making their way closer, but he's too exhausted to call out. It's Fluttershy and Lopmon, that much is certain....but he just....can't move.]

[strengthinkindness]

[Luckily for Hiccup, Fluttershy has gotten close enough that she spies him on the bench.]

H...H-Hiccup...?

[Soon she rushes over to him, much to Choco's annoyance and concern.]

[robotfightclub]

[This seems like a serious moment, one that could really use some tender loving care. Anyone who would see a young man and his partner so roughed up on a bench would easily rush to his aid, right?

ENTER SPROCKET.

After an agonizing battle at some sort of castle or another, he's in surprisingly good spirits as he toddles over to his two favorite people. His head barely pokes above the bench.]

Are you two hobos now? You look like--

[He stops when he sees Fearless in his tiny form, suddenly fighting the urge to laugh.]

Oh wow.

[Sprocket, where is your partner?!]

[trainsurdragons]

[Under any other circumstances, Fearless would have popped up and knocked the tusks off of that little shrimp for snickering. Right now though he barely has the energy to complain about not having energy, and that's really saying something.

He keeps quiet as Hiccup notices the little Tapirmon's presence, brightening somewhat beneath all the dirt and grime.]

...Sprocket?...

[robotfightclub]

[Oh good, Hiccup remembered who he was. This puts a smile on the tiny tapir, his ears perking up.]

Shouldn't you be inside? Don't tell me you got kicked out already.

[Does he need to imply hobos again?]

Arcee'll get mad and probably say you aren't, um, "~responsible~".

[wheeljackofalltrades]

[Despite everything that had gone down, Wheeljack would be lying if he wasn't worried for the kid. Despite appearances, that is. Granted they didn't talk a lot, but Arcee had taken him under her wing, and when one did, most of Team Prime did.

Basically, if one gives a pass, the rest follow suit.

You's not around at the moment--although there's a slight buldge in his jacket. Seems like someone's a little worn from the events and taking a nap inside. Don't worry, she'll pop her head out soon enough.

But those eyes are wide when he notices the kid and Fearless just...sitting on that bench.]

What happened to you two.

[It's gruff, and maybe a little annoyed. It's how he shows concern, okay?]

[trainsurdragons]

[Somewhat of an air of concern is more uplifting than no concern at all, honest.

With a low grunt, Hiccup turns his head, his own eyes widening a bit when he spots Wheeljack. Now this guy he hasn't seen for quite some time, not since that event thing with the carts anyway. Still, in such a state as he and his partner are in, he's practically thrilled to see him. Really.]

Long....long story.....but uh......first-

Ya wouldn't...happen to have any food on ya, would'ya big guy...?

[wheeljackofalltrades]

[In a way, it's a relief to see him back in one piece too. He didn't remember much, but the fact that the kid had some serious piloting skills. A shame to see them go to waste.

And well, he was practically half dead in front of him.

Did Wheeljack have any food? Is the sky blue? There's a soft smirk, not really saying anything for a moment. He unzips his coat a little bit, tapping You on the head. She seemed to be clinging to him koala style, tilting her head up at the disturbance. Giving a yawn, she stretched, a bag from the burger joint in her claw.]

Hey, I'm gonna need this.

But we're not home yet...don't tell me you can't wait until then...

It's important.

[He snags the bag from her claw, tossing it towards them. Only then did You see what that 'something important' was, her eyes shooting open.]

Whoa...you guys look horrible! Are you okay??