Anime : Kengan Ashura
Character : Gaolan Wongsawat
Relationship Status: Married
Warning : Mention of bruises and death, slight angst
Gaolan Wongsawat x Reader
You were sitting in the hall, a worried look on your face as you stared down at Kaolan's restful and bruised face. Your fingers twirled around one another, deep in thought. 'I know he's fine, he's not dead, but I'm still worried. I can't help but, to be worried... The love of my life is unconscious, he's probably in pain and there's nothing I can do about it.' You thought as you stopped twirling your fingers, opting to grip your clothing instead. Kaneda has been by Kaolan's and your side for the longest time now, you found that sweet of him, and you thanked him from the bottom of your heart.
Together you both bandaged him up, while Hanafusa stuck an IV in his arm, pumping some painkiller into his system and once he deemed it enough, he pulled the IV out, gave him a bandage, and went about his merry way, leaving you and Kaneda to care for him. Kaneda placed an Ice pack on Kaolan's forehead, and you held it there, your hand as hurting from the cold, but you didn't care. 'As long as he's alright, I'll freeze my hand off a million days.' You thought in determination. Kaneda stared at you from the shelves, he was busy grabbing towels, he gave you a kind smile, seeing the small efforts you put into Kaolan's health.
"Man, seeing you and Kaolan together, reminds me of my parents, hell you guys make me wanna get married." He said with a chuckle. You gave him a kind smile. "I'm sure you will, Kaneda, just give it time, I'm sure any woman would love to be your wife, you're a lovely young man." You said. He blushed at your words as he sheepishly rubbed the back of his head. "Ahahah!! You're so kind!! Thank you so much, I'll keep your kind words in mind." He said kindly as he slightly bowed to you in thanks. You lightly chuckled at him. "There's no need to thank me, I was only being honest really." You said. The sound of groaning caught both your and Kaneda's attention as you both looked over at Kaolan. "Ugh." You both smiled at him, happy tears in your eyes.
"So you're finally awake huh?" Kaneda asked. Kaolan didn't sit up from his resting place, as he slowly dropped his good arm over his eyes. He seemed upset and your heart went out to him in worry, but what could you say? 'It's okay, you'll get him next time? Don't worry Kao, you did your best?' What could you say, no matter what you say, it wouldn't make the situation any louder. You gently rubbed your hand over his arm, being careful to not hit his bruises. Kaneda walked over to the vending machine, it was silent, the only sound that could be heard was Kaneda putting a coin in the machine, and the thumping of the can. Kaolan suddenly spoke up.
"Suekichi Kaneda." He said, he sounded breathless, Kaneda looked over at him in question as he grabbed the can from the vending machine. You stared down at Kaolan, waiting for him to speak. "I would be... I would've died right?" He asked. Your heart clenched, while Kaneda answered immediately, walking over with the can as he did. "Yes, he had enough time to keep attacking from when the referee stopped the match until he stepped in to break it up." Kaneda simply answered. Your mind raced at that revelation, it hadn't dawned on you that that could've been the outcome, your gut twisted with worry and panic at the thought of it. 'Kaolan could've... died?... They wouldn't've let that happen, right?' You thought.
Kaneda continued to speak. "We have footage from 32 of his previous matches. 8 of those matches he had the opportunity to keep attacking his opponent, just like this one, including the first match from this tournament, makes 9 total. Out of those 9 matches, there were 6 in which he kept attacking. Out of those 6 fighters, 4 of them died." He explained, your eyes widened and fear gripped at your throat. You knew it was a possibility that he could've died, there's already been a fighter who lost his life multiple matches ago before Kaolan's first match. The thought of Kaolan being that close to losing his life, made you want to leave the area... it was too heavy... it was too real. You silently stood up.
Kaneda looked over at you in question, but Kaolan kept his arm over his eyes, you stared down at him a little longer, knowing that he wouldn't stop fighting after this... there was nothing you could say to stop him from doing so... so you walked away. You were angry, you were scared. You'd probably yell at him, maybe even slap him, and you didn't want to do any of that, so you just walked away down the curving hall, your arms around your body as you thought over Kaneda's words. You wanted to leave the building, but you also wanted to sit alone somewhere, maybe even walk around the venue... you didn't know anymore... You saw a bench out in the hall, the cushion looking inviting, and you needed a place to sit for a while.
You sighed as you sat down, seeing no harm in resting in the area for a moment. You sat down, feeling heavy... you almost felt bad for storming off the way you did, but you couldn't help it... you felt hopeless, helpless... You wouldn't be able to stop him, no matter how hard you tried, he'd ignore you, in favor of his passion... and you couldn't be angry with that, he was following his dream... You just wished he'd be more careful at it. You sighed once more. "I wish Saw Paing was here... He always makes me feel better." You said aloud to yourself, but you knew that Saw Paing wasn't in the best of moods right now, he was in a depression, and you didn't know how to comfort him. He was usually so loud, so happy... seeing him like that... made your heart ache.. You couldn't help your friend either it would seem...
The sound of grunting, shuffling and Kaneda's voice could be heard coming down the hall. You looked over, seeing shadows. You already knew it was Kaolan and Kaneda, so you sat there and waited. You watched as Kaolan rounded the wall, he was leaning against it, as he limbed, while Kaneda held his side, in his other hand he held Kaolan's drink.
"I need to find her... I need to make sure she's safe." Kaolan said, your heart fluttered at his words. 'Even when he's injured he was thinking of my safety.' You thought. "I'm sure she's fine, I don't think anyone would even think about touching her." Kaneda reasoned, worried for Kaolan. You smiled at kaneda's words, he was such a sweet man. Kaolan looked up, and he stopped, seeing you, sitting there, safe and sound. He gave a small smile at seeing you, as he seemed to gain speed in his limp. You chuckled at the sight as you stayed seated, seeing Kaneda scrambling in trying to keep up with Kaolan as to make sure that he didn't fall. "There you are... I was worried.... about you." Kaolan said.
As he got close enough to you, he stumbled, his leg giving out under him. You jumped up and you ran towards him, arms outstretched as you reached out to him, ready to catch him. He fell forward into your arms, his weight making you both crumble to the floor. You ran your hands through his hair, while your other hand ran over his back and shoulder, his head laid comfortably against your chest, as his arms wrapped weakly around your waist. "Please... Please don't... Don't leave me." He weakly said, his voice muffled by the clothes on your chest. You chuckled at him. "You silly man... I would never do such a thing... I'm upset, but I'm not angry." You said softly. "I fight... For you... I train... For you... I obtain bruises... For you... It's all for you, (Y/n)... You're my reason." He said, his arms weakly tightening around you.
Tears gathered in your eyes as you held him tighter to you. You knew this, you believed this... and yet... This was the first time he ever spoke of it. You gave a broken chuckle at his words. "I know.... I know Kao...Thank you..." You said. Kaneda stood back, a smile on his face as he observed you two. 'Man, I really hope to find a wife like her someday.' He thought, as he held Kaolan's drink in his hand.
