Ratings: MC, IV
Set During: Season 1 Episode 1 “Emissary Part 1 & 2”
Garak was barely conscious. He felt pain and wetness. He realized that the beating had been unusually brutal and that if he didn’t get medical help soon he’d be lost. He opened his eyes, well one of his eyes. The other seemed to be swollen shut.
He could just tell that he was on the floor near the door of his quarters. He needed to reach the comm unit by the door. He could contact the Bajoran nurse to help him. The Cardassian doctor wouldn’t dare get near him, Dukat would have the man killed.
Garak took the deepest breath that he could and gritted his teeth. He pulled himself across the floor a few feet, the pain was excruciating. White lights popped in front of his eyes and he nearly passed out. Why wasn’t the implant helping?
He paused for a few moments to let the lights stop flashing. He then lifted himself up as far as he could and leaned against the door. He reached up and touched the comm panel.
“Garak to Nurse Jabara.” His voice was weak and gurgled.
“Garak? You’re still on the station?” She sounded very surprised, even to Garak’s fogged brain.
“I need medical aid.” He croaked out.
“The Cardassian’s left you. I can’t believe that they left you.”
“What?” Garak panted.
“Garak Cardassia has left Bajor. Did they beat you again before leaving?”
“It would seem so.” There was a twist of bitter sarcasm in his voice.
“I’m on my way.”
So, they really had withdrawn. He’d thought it was yet another pathetic taunt from Dukat. It seemed he was to be exiled in his exile. Maybe it would be better to just send Jabara away, let himself die.
The station seemed much colder now, too cold for any Cardassia. He passed out again.
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I acknowledge that Elim Garak, Julian Bashir, Cardassia, etc. are the property of either Paramount or CBS, not entirely sure which due to the changes in 2006. The story is however mine, and done solely for entertainment purposes.
COMING SOON:
Helping Hand
*snatches Garak for snuggling* When will that damn Federation doctor show up? *shakes fist* HURRY JULIAN.
ReplyDeleteBAD DUKAT! BAD! He was very naughty to assault my sweet Garak.
This is Shri_tal by the way.
Hey Shri_tal.
ReplyDeleteJulian won't be showing up for this fix. I'm sticking to canon as much as possible, and just write elsewhere or in between scenes for this drabble series.
You should be able to post using your lj account. Just FYI. (Let me know if you try it and that setting isn't working.)
Also, you're the first person to post a comment on my blog. That deserves some type of treat... Hmmm? I'll have to think about that one.