Doctors and nurses rushed to my aid. The gunshot must have put the entire hospital on lockdown. In a few moments, the police would be here to investigate the area.
"Are you alright?!" a female doctor asked
"No, I'm not alright!" I stated, "That guy tried to kill me! He pulled out a gun and everything!"
I didn't need to look to know that people were pouring into the room to hold the detective down until the authorities arrested him. I just hope Mystery gets what's coming to him. A crooked cop never stays away from the true justice for long.
From a distance, I could see AppleJack running with various members of the hospital's staff. For a moment, I swore I saw something floating next to her before she saw me. A Stand maybe? No... If that was the case, she would have asked me about MirrorShield. Then again, she could be pretending that she doesn't have a Stand. I'll just have to wait until I have more information before jumping to conclusions.
"I heard a gunshot," Aj said, "is everything alright?"
"That 'detective' tried to kill me," I told her, calmer then I expected, "but I'm fine now. I don't think that guy will see the light of day again"
"Didn't think Detective Mystery would do something like that." she commented, "But I the question is; why would he try to kill a transfer student?"
"Your guess is good as mine..." I sighed, "I'm just glad he missed me and got himself."
Before AJ could ask me anything else, a doctor started taking me to a different room. Probably to check if I was harmed in anymore then I originally was. We would have to continue our conversation at a different time.
It only took the doc. 10 minutes to find a room that she determined empty and safe from the scene. I would have preferred a room with someone else, to ensure that no one would try to attack me again. But, for now, I'll do as I'm told. After all, she's a professional and I should trust her.
"Lightning Flash, right?" she asked
"That's right Doc." I agreed, "I'm the one and only."
She nodded as she mentally went through the names in her head. As if she had memorized everyone who had been treated here.
"I see... You're the one with the unknown wound in your chest," she commented. "The police was supposed to question you when you woke up. Something about sudden disappearances in town."
(So I wasn't the only one that this happened to?) I thought to myself. That means that there could be more Stand users in this city. Which also meant that I'll have to be more careful. With more Stands, there's more danger of the users being with DIO or Kars. And I'm sure that neither side was going to friendly
"Disappearances?" I questioned
"Its nothing to worry you about. For now at least." she told me, "Now, do you got any added pain in your chest?"
Now that I thought about it, I couldn't really feel any pain at the moment. This could be because of my recent encounter with a dangerous stand user. Adrenaline, how I like it helping me out of danger. I knew this was only temporary.
"I don't think so." I replied, "It just might be adrenaline working it's way out of me though."
"Either way," the Doc started, "I need to check if you ripped any stitches. Lay on your back."
I nodded and did as I'm told. Laying on this room's hospital bed, I took a deep breath. I just hope I won't need new stitches.
A whole month had passed before I was released from the hospital. During that time, my mom visited me whenever she had time off from her job. Being a manager for a newly opened hair salon, she had to make sure everything was in order before seeing me. I didn't blame her though. There has to be set back before everything could go smoothly.
AppleJack also visited me as well. But it was mainly to keep me caught up on school work for my classes.
At times, she would ask he just how I escaped from the now-jailed Blue Mystery. But I always managed to change the subject by asking about her farm or by making something up. She eventually stopped asking after the first week.
Whenever AJ would visit, I called out MirrorShield. To see if she could see it and be a Stand user. But to my many attempts, she didn't seem to see my Stand. I eventually stopped doing this the following week.
Whenever I was alone, however, I experimented with MirrorShield. Testing its strength and capabilities. I even attempted to transform it into its "Defenders form". But I only get hurt when I tried. There was something I was missing, I just didn't know what.
I could feel the winter breeze as I sat outside the hospital. I figured that I should wait for Mom or AJ to come before attempting on walking home.
Blue Mystery had mentioned something about a battle going on. I figured that the entire city could be a battleground, one where anything can happen. Ambushes, full on attacks or even being hunted by assassins. Nowhere could be safe for me if I'm alone. Then again, if I went with someone else I could only put them in harm's way.
Maybe I'm overthinking this... I let out a sigh as I leaned back on the bench.
It's already been half an hour and no sign of anyone showing. Could they both be held up at the same time? An improbable chance to happen, but I couldn't wait here all day. So I got up and started walking home.
I guess studying the map of the city really helped. I already knew where to go directly and if I had to make detours. But besides that, I had kept looking around my surroundings for anything suspicious. Be it someone following me or an incoming Stand attack. I've never been so paranoid in my life.
About halfway home, I decided that I was safe and started to relax. Nothing tried to attack or follow me. The closest building to me seemed to be abandoned and ruined beyond human repair. But when I looked closer, I could see some sort of shadow within its walls. Only for a moment, then it disappeared from my view.
There was no mistaking it. Someone is inside the building and by the looks of it, they're spying on me. Probably someone with DIO or Kars trying to learn something about me. There was no way I was gonna let that happen. If any of the two found anything out about me, it could mean my end.
"What a pain..." I sighed as headed towards the building, "Is this what my life has turned into?"
The outer walls of his decrepit building were saddening. It looked like it was an old library back when people used to go here. I'm sure, when this place was in its prime, that everyone enjoyed the knowledge that was held inside. As well as those only going here as a hangout spot. I could only imagine the good memories this place held. But now, these walls were falling apart while being covered in graffiti.
(I need to stay focused, a treat is hanging over me.) I thought to myself as I walked through the opening that was the front door.
The inside was divided into two floors. Both of which were empty, save for rotting bookshelves scattered through the place.
"Hay!" I called out into the empty space, "I know you're in here. Show yourself!"
The silence was the only response I got. Either this spy was waiting for an opening to strike, or they were hiding to gather more info about me.
I started to walk deeper into the decrepit building. If this spy was waiting for an opening, I'm going to give it to them. Even calling upon MirrorShield to hopefully draw them out. I couldn't help but feel anxious to get this over with.
The thought of someone watching me sent chills down my spine.
TO BE CONTINUED