Thread: Crashed... (Zodiac x Life on Mars)

Hours later... Makoto started coming to with a groan, her head throbbing and her stomach aching. Her school uniform was very dusty to say the least and she even suffered from a couple of scrapes on her knees, thighs and elbows. Almost as though someone had thrown her off and then kicked her hard enough to send her limp body rolling. Grunting, she started getting up onto her knees, holding her stomach with one arm. Jeeze. It hurt. Still, she was alive and that was something to be thankful for, right? Gritting her teeth as not to show the pain, she managed to draw herself to her feet. Unsteady and almost limping, she could feel a throbbing headache starting to build between her brows. Damn. What was the number of that truck? She gave a small, pained laugh. It took Makoto a little while longer before she returned to her apartment. With the evening air at her back, she started feeling a little better, but not by much. Once inside, though... What the...? She raised her top to get a look at her stomach in the bathroom mirror. Plain as day there was a print, possibly a shoe, from where he had kicked her. A bruise! He kicked her in the stomach and left a bruise! Gritting her teeth and growling, she removed all of her clothing and turned on the bath. While it slowly started to fill, she showered off most of the dirt and grim. Ignoring her hair for the moment and cleaning up as best she could before slipping into the steaming tub. Ah, that was better. It was like a soothing balm on aching muscles. Closing her eyes, she started to drift off when something started beeping. At first, she just wanted to rest, but it continued nagging at her. With a groan, she slipped over the edge and pulled her shirt close. Inside a pocket, she pulled out one of the communicators and flipped it on. Yeah, what's up?, Jupiter peered into the room, her expression much have shown just what kind of shape she was in because next thing she heard was a blaring sound of Usagi's wailing and Ami trying to calm her down. Jeeze. Turning her head for a moment, she wiggled a finger in her ear to ease the ringing before listening to Ami. We haven't heard from you in hours, Mako-chan. What happened? Are you alright? Ami was suddenly shoved down by an overly emotional Usagi who peered in front of the screen, crying and sniffling. Mako-chaaaaan! You aren't suppose to go off on your own! Makoto laughed softly and rested her cheek against the side of the tub. Don't worry, alright. Just... ah, let's just say I made first contact. Looking at her bruised legs and stomach, she grinned a bit. And probably not the last, she murmured under her breath. What was that? Usagi blinked like a young kitten. Don't worry about it. I'll just see you guys at school tomorrow, alright? Jupiter out. She flipped it shut before sliding back into her tub. Warmth, smoothing warmth. Closing her eyes, she dozed off for a little while before getting out and drying off. Once in bed, though, all Makoto could dream about was that strange alien and the way he fought. In a way... she found it fascinating. The thrill of battle riding them both. The way he moved. No human male could have done that. Plus, he came her feel almost small. Imagine that. Chuckling softly, she snuggled one of her pillows close. A shame he wasn't human. She could definitely go for that kind of guy. Hrm. Maybe not one that beat up on her, but eh. Someone with that kind spirit. That would have been nice.