The brothers with an MC that has Dysautonomia (POTS)
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Hi! So… this is kind of a self indulgent post? I just wanted to think about the brothers taking care of MC when they have no spoons or just are having a crisis 🤧 I never have anyone to help when I'm on my worst health days so yeah!
Warnings: mentions of chronic illness, cursing
Characters: Seven demon brothers
Category: Shortfic, bulleted… whatever that thing’s name is
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Humans are complex yet fragile creatures. Their body works in complicated and fascinating ways, almost being too perfect. Yet, illnesses exist. Humanity has always lived with diseases, from things like the common flu to terrible plagues that threatened to wipe out half of a continent. Modern medicine has worked hard to mantain the population's health, treating and curing any disease that installs itself in the host’s body.
That is, unless it’s a chronic illness.
Oh, humans. Such intelligent yet incapable creatures.
When you arrived to Devildom, you didn't even think about how life would be there while dealing with your “problem”, as how you used to refer to it. However, as time passed by it became increasingly obvious to you that the weather and the lack of your medication were making it really difficult for you to continue living and ignoring your symptoms.
The first months were hell (heh) for you, as you weren't as close to the brothers nor the other exchange students to ask for help or to talk to them about your health. As time passed by and your relationships started getting stronger, you started pondering about the possibility of telling them. Would that affect the way they treated you? You weren’t sure you actually would want that.
One day, you had to be practically dragged out of bed by an angry Lucifer; you were running late. A pounding migraine made itself present and made you groan in pain, but surely you could handle it. Lazily, you dressed yourself with the uniform and walked slowly to the dining room; your head felt funny and you could feel your heart pounding in your chest. It definitely was a bad day.
— Hurry up or you won't be able to eat before going to RAD, MC. —Lucifer spoke and you just nodded while you sat down.
Your stomach growled and your nose wrinkled in disgust. You definitely felt like you were going to throw up. Actually, was it cold or was it just you? Lord, you were even trembling.
— I’m sorry… —You tried to excuse yourself— I think I'm not feeling too good…
But you stood up too quickly and your legs gave up on you as your vision went dark for a few seconds just to come back unfocused and blurry.
Lucifer immediately stood up and ran up to you, crouching by your side. He gently cradled you in his arms and was surprised by your corporal temperature. It wasn't normal for a human to be so cold, right? Surely blue lips weren't a good sign either. This situation was something he didn't know how to manage, and that really stressed him.
— MC? —he called out to you as he softly slapped your cheek just to check if you really were conscious. You groaned as your eyes darted all around the room. You could feel a strong body holding you and six distinct voices yelling and panicking.
— Lucifer! What’s wrong with them!?
— Hey, human!!!! Doncha dare die on me!!!!
— MC, please hang in there!!
Even Satan, the smartest one, and Belphie, the one who knew the most about humans, were amiss. What was going on with their human? Were you going to die?
— Legs… —You said, covering your eyes with a trembling hand.— Help me raise my legs…
— They're telling you to raise your legs! what are you, deaf!?
And finally, after you recovered of your sudden crisis, you were taken to your room so you could rest. At least after arguing with seven worried demons that insisted on rushing you to a human hospital. You knew that wasn't strictly necessary, but certainly having a blood pressure monitor would come in very handy.
Laying down on the matress, an exhausted sigh left your lips; your head was starting to hurt. Lucifer had to make sure his brothers didn't bother you (mainly Mammon and Asmodeus, who nearly had a heart attack when they saw you suddenly collapsing), but Satan wasn't going to just leave you alone after that. The door quietly creaked as it opened and the blond man stepped inside the room.
— How are you feeling? —He gently closed the door behing him and walked up to your bed, sitting on it.
— I’m fine —You answered.— Just a bit tired… —You extended your arms towards him, asking for a hug.
He nodded and scooped closer to you, laying down beside your tired form and softly passing an arm over your shoulders. You closed your eyes and rested your head against him.
— Care to explain what was that about?
— I didn't want to worry you… —neither did you want them to feel sorry for you.— I know I should've told you sooner, but I thought I could manage by myself like before-…
— This has happened before? —The demon inspected you with his gaze
— Yeah, I have dysautonomia
Right. Human chronic illnesses surely aren't known in the Devildom; why would they need to know them anyway? You sigh and stay quiet for a few seconds before trying to explain to the blond demon your health condition.
— You mean one of the main things that keeps you alive is not working!? —Satan was practically yelling now.
— Okay, Satan, let's calm down, I’m not dying-…
— Well it sounds like you are!
And before you can stop him, he's already sprinting out of your room to tell his brothers.
You have to take him away from his now stunned brothers in order to clearly explain to him that you are, in fact, not dying
It sounds like your body just gave up on keeping you alive, and you know it
You only need medicine to help your heart regulate itself!
And probably having a blood pressure monitor in the HoL would be nice too
Overall, he is quick to catch on after the initial panic passes
He will now make sure you have all your needs covered
Still freaks out whenever you have a bad day or faint, but overall is very reliable and helpful
When you come back after Satan he's the first one to throw himself at you
You really need to try and calm him down before successfully explaining to him that you were going to be okay
He is very upset about you having to deal with something like that for your entire life
Believe it or not, now he sticks to you even more
Panics whenever you start feeling funny and tries to help
It’s the thought that counts
Henry!!! You can't die!!!!
He is one that definitely DOES cry along Asmodeus
Sitting down with them in the living room to explain is the best option
He isn't sure if your explanation made him feel better or more nervous
But you’re not going to die! That's good!!
He will actually offer to buy anything you need from Akuzon
He prefers to help you by buying anything you need rather than tending to you
Don't get him wrong, he loves you
But it will be two unconscious individuals if he gets too overwhelmed
It’s actually quite hard to convince him you're gonna be okay
Although calmer, he’ll now proceed to investigate everything he can about it and how it affects you
He definitely will basically become an expert in a very short time
Another one that is very reliable and helpful
Less busy than Lucifer, so he can actually make sure to take care of you until you are back to a 100%
His dear MC can’t be sick! They look so healthy!!!
Someone give him tissues please
Baths, massages and everything that can remotely help you feel better will never not be an option with him around
If you thought he pampered too much before, buckle up
He too panicks if you faint, but he doesn't freeze in place
His frown gives it away despite his naturally stoic face
Sits beside Belphie and in front of you while you're explaining them everything
He shakes his head after hearing you, not quite being okay with you being sick
It also takes a lot of reassurance with him to help him be at ease
He will be the first to catch you if you fall! Or to carry you if you need so
He just wants to protect you
At first thought you just fell asleep (no Belphie, MC isn't you)
He's angry before being sad
Calms down almost at the same time that Beel does
Probably won't be helpful since he’s always asleep
But he definitely will help when sleeping is difficult for you
Probably will carry an extra pillow around to cushion your fall
Please don't expect him to actually catch you if you collapse
