AN: Longer one this time! Idk where I was going with this, but y'all should really read the fic in my head because it fits there lol. Feedback, comments, likes, and reblogs are much appreciated, as always! Angel xxx
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Her entire body ached. She could feel a twinge from her protesting muscles, every time she shifted in the chair. Lillian had managed to slip out of the bonds that kept her hands tied, and was now working on removing the ones wrapping her boots to the legs of the chair. Glancing around, she spotted some of her fellow cadets, riders that were in her Tail section, as well as members of other sections. Counting quickly, Lillian roughly estimated there were about 10 to 13 riders in total, all tied to chairs, and all with varying bruises and injuries on them.
No. Believe me, your Wingleader will be providing you with answers or I’ll roast him. But you must escape first.
Fuck. Shit, ok, yeah. Escape… I can do that.
Lillian cut the bond off, glancing around the room again. “Has anyone else managed to escape their bonds?” She whispered, blinking quickly so that her eyes could adjust to the darkness. “If not, I’ll make my way through the room clock-wise. We need to get out of here.”
About five of the riders showed they had freed themselves from the bonds, but the rest were either half-way done, exhausted or unconscious.
Though Lillian was beginning to create a plan, it hinged on the fact that everyone was free and awake. Those that were unconscious were going to have to be woken up, lest they become an unnecessary burden during the escape.
“Everyone pair up. If you don’t have a partner, come to me.” Lillian ordered quietly, then began to slowly make her way to the unconscious riders. Shaking them awake one by one, she repeated her orders of escaping and pairing up. Soon, the riders were paired up, and ready to go. “Ok, good. Now to open this—“
Before she could finish, the door was suddenly slammed open and riders dressed in all black walked in. Commander Panchek entered behind them. Glancing around the room, he noted Lillian’s stance in front of all the other riders, as if she could protect them from whatever was about to happen next. “Good, you’ve all managed to escape your bonds. Section Leader Essan, I must say I’m impressed. You’ve managed to create a functioning group of riders, despite the circumstances. An exemplary show of leadership.” With a wave of his hand, the entire group of second-year cadets was dismissed. Filing out of the room, they slowly trudged towards the Healer’s Quadrant, with Lillian leading the way.
Once they entered, a swarm of healers came towards them, muttering and swearing as they took note of all the injuries. Lillian was led to a bed, where she was then examined within an inch of her life. Halfway through the exam, Bodhi had come to see her, concern visibly etched on his face.
“Are you alright?” He murmured, gently reaching out to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. “Gods, I can’t believe they’re allowed to do this. I’m gonna fucking kill Xaden for not warning us about this.” He swore, when the healer began to read out the list of injuries Lillian had sustained. The blonde simply sat on the bed, nodding along, exhausted from the day’s events. All she wanted to do was sleep, and Bodhi’s shoulder was just so comfortable…
Bodhi glanced briefly to Lillian, noting how her eyes kept fluttering shut as she leaned on his shoulder. He nodded at the healer’s instructions of absolute bed rest, and placed the multitude of salves and creams Lillian would have to use, on the bed table. Mumbling a quick ‘thank you’ to the healer, he gently moved the girl’s head, laying her down on the bed and tucking her in.
And as usual, please check out my other fics with Bodhi and Lillian!
I told you so, I was bored, Measurement help and Oops?