Fuggin Hospital...(O2A)

[Destiny Knight]

.:A few days after the shooting incident...:.

.:She had been sitting in this damn hospital bed for days... The Doctors had informed her that she had three bullets imbedded into her shoulder... Then they blabbed on about how she was lucky they weren't lower or that they were in her side... but she didn't really pay attention. She hated hospitals...

Hospitals and her didn't mix well. That clean hospital smell... it just gave her the creeps. It was just... too clean. She scoffed as the Female Doctor, whom had checked up on her regularly for the few days she was there, walked into the door. Raising her eyes to meet Destiny's the doctor walked over and handed her a small cup of pills.:.

Here... They'll help reduce any pain you may be feeling...

.:Destiny raised her eyebrow... sure she felt pain, but why in the world was a doctor giving her pills?:.

"Uhm...okay..."

.:Destiny took the pills. She glanced down into the cups but then back up to the Nurse:.

"May I ask why you are giving me these instead of a nurse?"

.:The Doctor smiled as she thought of a response.:.


Well, our nurses are so spread out that I felt that walking in and giving some pills wouldn't hurt...

.:Destiny sure didn't buy that... but... what was she gonna do? Taking the cup of pills she downs them. Swallowing them she sets down the cup on the table beside her hospital bed. She then looked up and the Doctor was still standing there... almost in a sort of trance, staring at Destiny:.

"Hello?"

.:That seemed to snap the doctor out of her trance as she blushed slightly and said.:.


Sorry about that Ms. Knight... Just having a day dream is all...

.:Destiny was thought nothing of it besides that it was a bit weird that an experienced professional would daydream during her job, but then thought while the doctor was here, might as well as her a question.:.

"So... how long till they let me out of this place?"


Well Ms. Knight, We're going to make sure your stitches are fine and that there were no other medical issues. So it shouldn't be anymore then tomorrow.

"Thats good to hear..."

.:The doctor started to seem a bit uneasy, almost as if she was embarrassed. Destiny couldn't understand some people at times.:.

I'll check in on you in a few hours...

.:She leaned back into the bed a bit as the doctor left her to her own privacy. Destiny just stared at the white walls... its all she could really do while she was there. But her privacy wouldn't last very long as an unexpected visitor walks into her room:.

[The Benefactor]

"I wonder is it as painful as one would think it is Destiny. I hope you don't mind my unannounced visit?"

The elderly man stepping through the doorway, glancing around the room like he was making sure no one else was present. The smile that was on his face once he arrived at the door had all but vanished, now replaced by a smug look. Almost suggesting that this was indeed not a friendly "call". He stopped in the center of the room, waiting to see the young lady's reaction.

[Destiny Knight]

.:Destiny gave the man a weird look...She ran a hand through her hair as she just looked at him. There was really only one question going through her mind at this very moment in time... and it was certainly a big question at that...:.

"Who are you?"

[The Benefactor]

He smiled a bit as he made his way over towards the chair beside her bed at a slow pace. It was as fast as he could move even with use of the cane he held onto firmly in his hand. He continued to speak as he kept on towards the chair.

"It's not important who I am dear.

It's truly not at this point in time. Just consider me a messenger of sorts.

One that I think you'll want to listen to once you realize the severity of recent events. Do you mind dear?"

He motions his head towards the chair, slowly lowering his frame into it so as to not hurt himself. His old bones ached and a small grunt was released from his lips as he finally after a few seconds made himself comfortable. A deep breath exhaled as he looked back to Destiny waiting for her response.

[Destiny Knight]

"A Messenger?"

.:Destiny had no idea who this OLD, may I emphasize the OLD, man was... But he seemed to not want to give it away... Now she had to think before answering this. Did she really want to hear this 'message' or sorts? Would it really mean anything? Or was this just a random old crazy man? But when she heard the part about the past events...:.

"Whats the message?"

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[The Benefactor]

"The message is...That you don't have to succumb to the same fate as your friends in the Familia Regime dear...

I know you are more than aware of the events of the past few weeks, hence your admittance into this very establishment. You don't have to end up like they WILL end up.

All you have to do?

Is walk away. Simple as that. I have no qualms with you at all or your immediate family either.

It would be in your best interest to take this grace period of sorts and leave while you can. I apologize. I do not wish to make this sound as if it's a threat upon your well being but...

My associates will see fit to inflict the same pain upon you as Mr. Genovese and his friends and "family""

[Destiny Knight]

.:She didn't know how to answer. She could say yes and book out of there... It would be what Cross would want too... but... she didn't want to just abandon him. She truly had to think about this one. If she stayed she would not be sure what could happen to her...

Or her family. when he mentioned qualms with her family. She knew they would be indeed a target if she stayed... she couldn't do that to her family, they had nothing to do with this. Even though she loved Cross with all her heart... she just couldn't endanger anyone else because of it.:.

"Okay..."

[The Benefactor]

He nodded his head, a smile coming over his face as he went on.

"You've made the right choice Ms. Knight. You really have.

I'm sure you don't want to face the same fate Mr. Genovese will later tonight. Well, that went smoother than thought.

I guess I'll be taking my leave now. Sorry to disturb you Ms. Knight. Be well."

He then stood slowly from the chair, turning and beginning his way towards the door.

[Destiny Knight]

"Wait!"

.:He just said...same fate as Cross...LATER TONIGHT... She couldn't let that slide...:.

"What is going to happen to Cross?"

[The Benefactor]

Only halfway to the door he stopped. Perhaps he had spoken too much before taking his leave. He turned slowly, a smirk coming to his face as if to comfort her with dealing with the inevitable.

"I don't think it is wise for you to even think of him right now dear...

You have family to worry about. Do not get them involved by worrying or thinking you can stop what is meant to happen. You wouldn't want anything to happen to them would you?

Of course you wouldn't. Though I've only met you minutes ago, I believe just by the concern in your eye that you care for them on at least some level. If so protect them from becoming involved in something they do not deserve. Nor do you.

Go, live your life and survive. You cannot save him now. I assure you. It's best this way."

[Destiny Knight]

.:Destiny could do nothing. He was right, she cared to much about her brother and sister to let them get caught up in this. All she could do was glare at the man... she didn't even want to comprehend what might happen to her beloved Cross... but there was nothing she could do... just sit here and wait...:.

[The Benefactor]

"I see you understand now dear. It's for the best. Good day to you and yours."

And with that he kept on towards the door, limping slightly as the cane in his hand guided him out of the room. The message was delivered and that was all he came to do on this evening. Hopefully the young woman would save herself from any unnecessary pain and suffering. Seconds later, he was gone.