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// Stay 
// Story: Nothing Like You 
// by flutteredchaos 
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	"Wake up son." His father's irate voice pierced through his dream. Sunlight poured through the hospital windows, blinding him for a breif moment as he opened his eyes. Discord grunted and rolled over, squeezing his eyes shut. 
"Stop being so immature!" His father cried and yanked the blankets off him. "Todays the day, you're coming home." 
"Like hell I am." Discord replied for the first time, his voice muffled by a pillow. 
Piching the bridge of his nose, Gerard glared at his son and said with a huff, "Be up and ready to leave in fifteen minutes." 
Discord rolled his eyes but pushed himself up, igniting a dull pain in his side. As if he was going to go all the way home and risk never seeing Shy again. Then, there was the situation with Sombra, who would no doubt retaliate against his recent rebellion. But what could they do? They could run away, but would she be willing to leave her entire life behind? For him? No, he wasn't worth that. 
Burying his face in his hands, he took a moment before standing up and glancing around the room. His father left a change of clothes on the chair beside his bed and a bag to pack what belongings he had with him. Grabbing them, he peered outside the door and saw several nurses chatting and giggling. They won't notice, he decided as he slipped into his clothes. 
As he exited the room, he discovered he was right. None of them glanced up or acknowledged him as he glided down the hall and into an elevator with ease. His father would be waiting in the parking lot, and that was not where he was headed. Slinking around the nurses at the front desk and into the fire exit, he shut the door quietly and hopped down the endless flight of stairs. The sunlight was a welcome glow on his face as he stepped outside for the first time in weeks. Nobody payed him any mind as he hailed a taxi and stuffed fifty dollars in the man's hand and told him the address. I'm coming, Flutters. And no-one can stop me.

Shy opened her eyes to the sound of birds chirping and the smell of smoke. A fox was sniffing at her feet curiously. 
"Hello little guy," She greeted with a yawn, scanning her surroundings and gasping in realization. About to scream for help, she remembered the man who was chasing her, and that he would no doubt hear her if she did. She sighed helplessly. How would she ever get home? Was her mother alright? Was the man even still out here? Or-oh no- had she truly injured him enough to cause...death? 
No. She wouldn't  think about such things. She had to find a way to get back home. But...which way was home? She glanced behind her, deciding to retrace her steps, like a child who had lost something. She started back the way she came, unsure of whether it would work. 
As she ventured, the sun slowly started to rise. She wished she had time to relish in the beauty of the gold and pink sky. She released a heavy breath, which she could see in the chilly morning air. Walking was becoming tiresome, and she could've sworn she had passed the same bushes an hour ago. Am I going in circles? She then remembered something from her childhood, her father teaching her to navigate using the sun. 
"Remember baby, the Sun rises due east and sets due west. Remember this, and you'll always find your way home." 
A grin spread across her face and she thanked whoever was out there for the man her father had been. She knew her bedroom window was always facing the sun, and felt relief wash over her. 
She didn't know how long it would take but now at least knew where she was going. She was tired, and running out of breath. . She dearly hoped her mother was alright, and that he had not harmed her as revenge for her firing at him. She felt tears begin to well up in her eyes at the thought, and at the tiredness that burdened her. 

Discord hopped out of the car and darted inside, not caring to knock. This place had become a home to him. Careful not to step too loudly, he made his way to her bedroom. 
He was shocked to find her gone. It wasn't a school day, and she never volunteered at the shelter on Saturdays...where was she? Was it as he feared? Had Sombra come for her? 
"Shit shit shit shit shit." He whispered, ripping the blanket from the bed, searching for a clue-for anything that might lead him to her. He checked every room in the house, finding that not even Nora was home, her car wasn't in the drive-way. He head outside, his heart practically beating out of his chest. Where would Sombra take her, wh-
His thoughts were interrupted as something cold and metal hit him from behind. He was knocked to the ground, his face in the dirt. His heart was beating faster than ever, he felt ridiculous- the once brave and proud Discord, now scared to death. 
"Sombra, please-" He turned over to face his attacker.
"Discord?" She asked, puzzled. Her hair was in tangles and dirt and mud covered her face and clothing. 
"O-Oh my god!" She threw the shovel to the ground and fell to hug him. "I'm so sorry I-I thought-I thought you were someone else!" 
He was still processing his shock as she wrapped her arms around him. 
"Flutters?" 
"Yeah," She giggled tearily. "I'm here." 
He sighed heavily with relief and held her closer, burying his face in her shoulder. She pulled away all too soon. 
"Is your head okay? I'm so sorry!" She cried. 
"I'm fine." He muttered, grabbing her shoulders gently. "Where were you? What happened?" 
"I-" She paused to glance around. "A man he-he came after me. He said he wanted me to give you your freedom or else." 
"That was Sombra." Discord groaned. "Shy...I lo-you're my-" He growled in frustration. Why couldn't he just say it?  "If being around me continues to put you in danger...i'm afraid I don't-I won't-I'm not going to continue to put you in harms way." 
She took a step back. "What are you saying?" 
"I'm not-" He sighed. "You deserve to be with someone who isn't going to get you kidnapped or attacked on a regular basis." 
"I think I can decide for myself what I deserve." She snapped. 
"And is this what you think you deserve? Is this what you want?" 
"I don't care what happens to me, so long as I'm with you!" 
"Well I do! And I thought I was reckless and self destructive!" He scoffed. "You're being childish. I'm trying to protect you." 
"You sound like my mom." She hissed, and then paused, realization washing over her. "Where's my mom? W-was she inside?" She asked, already heading for the door. 
"No." He said, their fight momentarily forgotten. "Her car isn't here." 
"She doesn't work this early on Saturdays..." She murmured as he followed her inside. 
"What am I going to do!?" She cried. "What if they hurt her?" She collapsed into his arms. He fell onto the sofa, still cradling her. 
He wanted to say something, but had no idea what. This is exactly what he was talking about. Now her own mother could've fallen prey to an attack, all because of him. He needed to leave before he got her seriously hurt. Though as he held her, he could not imagine ever letting go. She sniffed and stared up at him. 
"With everything that's happening, you're still here. And...that's all I want. I'm worried for my mother, sure, but you not being here would've made it 1000 times worse, Discord." She explained. 
"Then I guess I have to stay." He stated, matter-of-factly, running his fingers through her hair.