I was in battle... Where am I now?

[arakano]

The Orc captain was dead, and I could see the others start to react and attack them with renewed resolve. They had fallen on us as soon as we set foot on these lands, but we would drive them back. The white light in the sky was helping, and the fact that I had killed their captain.

The problem was that I was losing too much blood, and my eyes were clouding. I could feel my family's voices, and I could see Alagoss fighting fiercely at my side. At least I would not die alone, because I was dying. I could see my hroa on the ground, and my fëar was adrift, waiting to hear the call of Mandos...

And suddenly my hroa was calling my fëar back and I was still in Alagoss' arms, but there was no battle around us. Had he died too? He looked different... I tried to smile.

"Alagoss..." I whispered and then everything turned dark around me.

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[silver_npcs]

"Arakano... Oh, Eru! Quickly! We need to take him to surgery!"

I looked at my friend and vowed that this time he would not die in my arms. I was a healer now, and here I could save him. As we rushed him to surgery I talked to him, trying to keep him from going into shock, or worse, die on me again.

Arakano: "You look... different... I'm..."

Alagoss: "You stay with me, Arakano! Look at me!"

Arakano *smiles and closes his eyes*

Alagoss: "Káno!" *turns to the others* "This is the King's brother! Someone go and tell him. Tell Lord Fingon too!"

[turgonthewise]

*arrives ahead of Fingon, rushing into where his brother is being kept*

Where is he? Show me!

[silver_npcs]

*Alagoss has just come out of surgery*

*bows slightly* He is being taken to a room, sire. Everything should be all right. He's lost too much blood, but he is strong and here we have the means to save him.

[turgonthewise]

I want to see him. And tell me everything.

[silver_npcs]

*guides Turgon to the ICU area*

He just showed up in my ER. I believe he has just killed the Orc captain and was about to die in my arms. He said I looked different and collapsed.

*they arrive to the ICU*

You should get into a hospital robe and wear a mask, sire.

[turgonthewise]

Things have changed so much in this house of healing with the future visitors... *does as he's told, slipping on a mask*

And he'll live this time?

[silver_npcs]

*nods as they enter the room*

I can't make promises yet. At least, if he needs a blood transfusion, we'll be able to take care of it. You and Lord Fingon are here, so it is very probable one of you has the same blood type.

[turgonthewise]

Blood types? Explain that to me later. You can have mine, if you need it. If that's what you mean. *looks down at his youngest brother, frowning*

[silver_npcs]

That's what I mean, but we have to wait and see first.

*checks on Arakano and sighs softly*

He is still weak. I believe he should wake up soon. He had a bad reaction to anesthetics so I had to make him sleep with older tecniques... We have to wait until tomorrow and see how things go.

[balrog_bait]

*Finally is tracked down near one of the guilds where he's discussing winter festival events and buying supplies for it, then blinks at the messenger in question* My brother? What do you mean he....THAT brother? But that's... Yes, yes I'm quite on the way. I'm sorry *to the guildmaster in question* We need to take a raincheck.

*proceeds to race all the way to the healers and bursts in, still running down the isles like he's crazy, then draws to an abrupt stop*

It's true. It's really true. *looks at Turgon and the healer for confirmation* How did this happen? Is he going to be all right?

[turgonthewise]

*unsure gesture* He says this time there's a chance. Do you remember his body vanishing? *looks to Fingon*

[silver_npcs]

*Alagoss doesn't remember at all, but he decides to stay silent while the king and his brother speak about this. Arakano died in his arms, the battle went on... And then... There was a blank in his mind...*

[turgonthewise]

No, Fingon... *continuing his thought* I remember him. But... it's like, I also don't remember ever having a baby brother.

But we did. And he's right here. And he died and I remember his body. But there's the other memories too.

I need some damn headache tonic. *steps forward to take Arakano's hand* There's a reward for you, Alagoss, if he lives.

[balrog_bait]

It's weird. *little frown* Like you said, I don't remember but I DO. How could I not? I mean...there are details that I KNOW. *little nervous laugh* Did we really not pay attention? That doesn't sound like us.

[turgonthewise]

I've heard of double memories happening in some of the reports. I'm not exactly enjoying being subjected to them myself.

[silver_npcs]

I don't need a reward, sire. Arakano is my friend.

*sighs, tries to curb his temper*

I apologize, but I remember him well. I don't remember what happened after he died, but I used to play with Arakano in Tirion. We escaped together to the horses racetrack, and maybe escaped Tirion too at least a couple of times... What I don't remember is what happened after he died, and if we buried him...

[turgonthewise]

I remember him as well. I remember him as an infant, and sitting with him as he learned to read.

I was just... nevermind.

I don't remember much immediately after the battle. It was a nightmare. We probably burned the bodies, if we did anything. Just put torch to the whole horror.

*rubs the bridge of his nose*

Does he have damage to his back from the axe? Nothing wrong with his spine?

[arakano]

"You... burned my... body...?"

[balrog_bait]

Yeesss well. It was...pretty damaged. Everything was pretty damaged and we weren't thinking clearly. But you're here, and that's what matters, right? *little smile* Hey, baby brother. How are you feeling?

[silver_npcs]

*Alagoss was about to answer Turgon but now quickly checks Arakano's vitals and them tells Turgon quietly that he doesn't know yet*

[turgonthewise]

Well, I mean, if it's too bad... *quietly to Alagoss* we have chairs? Methods of helping people. Not just what we used for elves injured before, but I've seen what you and your people have been creating in here with the Artificers...

[arakano]

*Arakano smiles at Fingon* Are we all dead now?

[balrog_bait]

Not exactly. *leans over to brush some hair out of his brother's eyes* The best way to put this is...

*pauses, thinking about this*

Actually, I don't know if there's a BEST way to put it, but...the valar have been sending people here, to us. For whatever reason, I couldn't make sense of until now. But now that you're here...it's a good one. Mysterious but I'm so glad!

[silver_npcs]

*Thinks that Fingon is right. He was able to save Arakano this time, and keep him alive so he is reunited with his brothers*

*to Turgon alone* We'll find a way, if needed...

[turgonthewise]

Good.

At least some good's come of all this. *thinking of his wife now*