The team was sitting in front of ICU waiting for the doctor to come out. They have brought Virat to hospital after failed attempts to bring him to consciousness. Jinks managed it with the hospital staff to allow them in through the back gate and thus avoid media. Everyone where anxious, confused and most of all scared. MS for the first time in his life doesn't what to analyse the situation. He just wants to believe that his Cheeku is fine or maybe he just wants to delay the truth that his mind already knows.

"Everything is fine kiddo. Virat might be stress with all the stupid drama he has created, So he fainted." MS said to Kuldeep who was clinging to him.

Ashwin who was the only person thinking practically at that moment understood that MS was trying to convince himself not Kuldeep. He also realised how lame that reason is. 

"We are talking about one of India's fittest athlete. It is next to impossible that Viart faints due to Stress or weakness." Ash thought. Deep down wishing that MS's reason is true. But Virat's past behaviour, trying to push away everyone possible and Virat's condition when they found in his apartment told another story.

Ashwin looked around the team. Kuldeep and Jassi were clinging to MS who was trying to convince them and himself that everything is fine. Ironically...He managed to convince kids but not himself.

Rohit was sitting there with a pale face. He was complaining Shikar and Jinks about 'How stupid Virat is.',' how Virat stupid behaviour is giving him a headache for days now.', 'How much he will yell at Virat after he wakes up.' and list of complaints went on. It seems like it didn't even cross his mind that something could really wrong with Virat. For him, Virat fainted for some reason(which he doesn't care to know) and will be back in an hour or two.

Harry was clinging to Bhuvi. Bhuvi actual understood the gravity of the situation but didnt want to accept it. Shikar, Jaddu, Jinks are also same as Bhuvi. 

Ashwin sat there wanting and not wanting the doctor to come fast. Though this anxiousness was killing him, the truth that they are yet to face scared him more. As his eyes fell on MS, he got a strong feeling that 'The great wall named MSD' always stood tall protecting the team would crack today.

He went aside and updated Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina with the situation. "Having your best friend by your side will always help." He thought.

After 30mindoctor came out and the team gathered.

"Can you please confirm it with his family sir if Mr Kohli had any previous health issue. it would help in early diagnosis and early treatment." the doctor spoke in a professional tone.

"There is nothing like that" MS replied immediately.

"No..." came AB's voice making the entire team turn towards him in surprise. A very tensed AB's was standing with a large cover in his hand.

"Doctor, These are Virat's reports. He has a tumour. How is Virat now?" He asked the doctor avoiding the eye contact with the confused and shocked team.

Everything was a blur after that. Still trying to believe that this not some nightmare but reality. MS mechanically strolled towards neurologists cabin as AB probed. 

"Does you people realise the criticality of the situation. He should have been under proper medical examination. You do have an Idea that lack of proper medical care would only increase the risk factor?" Dr Tani (Neurologist) asked in a disappointed angry tone. She hates it when people don't take of themselves.

MS went paler, if possible hearing her words. "He will fine, Won't he?" He whispered. At that moment he was not the caption cool the world knows but the broken brother. 

"We had to do the surgery as soon as possible. Inform Mr Kohli's family. Don't worry Sir, we will try our best." She said in professional tone.

"His surgery is scheduled with Mr. Mexwell in London in 3 days. Can we shift him there? He was supposed to leave today evening only." AB said anxiously.

That was another blow for MS. Virat was going to London for surgery and none of them knew about it.

"I'm afraid not sir. Though Mr Mexwell is one of the best neurosurgeon in the world we can't afford to take an unconscious patient on such a long flight. There can be a medical emergency at any moment."Dr Tani reasoned.

"Sorry for the interruption but Does it make a difference if Dr Maxwell performs the surgery?" Sourav Ganguly's voice came as he walked towards them.

"Probably, It does. Success rate of Dr Maxwell is very high but shifting Virat Kohli to London is not advisable." Dr Tani repeated.

"But we can call Dr Maxwell here. Can't we?" Sourav suggested as he put his around frozen MS. MS subconsciously pressed himself more into Sourav.

"It's great if BCCI can do that sir. But I don't think our hospital management can help you in that as we have a protocol to request other doctors for surgery and it would take a minimum 15 days." Dr Tani said.

"We will do that. We will even make the Indian government request to send him an official request if needed. Please make sure you do everything possible in Virat's favour."Sourav requested.

"Of course sir. We will make arrangements for the surgery for now."Dr Tani said as she moved.

"Mahi...Everything will be fine. Virat will be fine." Sourav said gently holding MS tight.

"Nothing happened to him DADA. He is fine. He was with me until yesterday, he was playing, laughing, pulling pranks. And all this...It feels like I'm dreaming DADA and I want to wake up." MS said in a broken tone.

"It's not any dream Mahi. It's a harsh reality. But it will pass by too. Like every other bad thing. Bus thutna nahi. Everything will be fine. Virat will be fine." Sourav whispered as be hug MS.

"Cheeku...He will be fine na?" MS asked needing some assurance.

"Of course. He will be fine. Nothing will happen." Sourav assured hoping that his words would come true as he lead MS slowly towards the team.

Everyone sat there in the corridor. Sourav signed seeing them. They looked so lost and broken trying to get emotional support from each other. As far as he understood none of them know exact detail of Virat's health and they are not even trying to know.MS sank on the floor resting his back to the wall feeling as if no more energy left in him. 

"AB you stay here only. None of them is in a proper frame of mind and Doctors might need someone. And also try to get an extra room for these guys. They can't stay in the corridor for hours. Ash can help you if needed. I will be back in an hour or two. Call me if any emergency." Sourav instructed.

AB just nodded. "Virat will be fine," Sourav said hopefully as he patted on AB's back.

"Boom, Kul go to MS," Sourav whispered as he saw MS sitting there frozen with blank look on his face. Kuldeep and Jassi were more than glad to do that.

Sourav smiled a small smile as he Jassi, Kul and Hardik snuggling to MS and he subconsciously pulled them into himself trying to clam them down.  

"Kids can keep him preoccupied" Sourav thought as he walked out to complete some works.

After two hour or so everyone were sitting in the large room specially allocated for them.  Dada came back along with Sachin after making sure that Dr Maxwell is coming to India for Virat's surgery. Yuvi and Sonu already reached the hospital an hour back. The first ODI with SA was cancelled and an official statement regarding Virat's health has been given.

"Why him? He is just a kid. How can God be so cruel? Kya Maza atha hai unko? Why him, Why my cheeku? It could be anyone...It could be me...But why him?" MS whispered in a low broken tone. It looked like he was talking to himself. It was so low that only Sachin and Sourav who were sitting just beside him heard it even though the room was pin-drop silent.

Sourav hugged MS in a second as his eyes might Sachin's. No one can understand what MS is going through better than them. They knew how it feels when your younger brother is suffering and you can't do anything. 

"Your Cheeku will be fine Mahi...You can't lose hope like this."Sourav said coaxingly while Sachin patted on Mahi's back gently.

"Abey...Oooo... From when did you start overthinking aa? Can't you see such a big body of mine standing in front of you all alive? Fitness-wise, Health-wise, determination-wise Virat is much stronger than I was then. If I can survive it...Then Virat can do it easily yaar. Bus tu abb ye rone wala shakal mat bana. You look like a clown." Yuvi said in his typical madness. MS just gave him a stern look.

"Yaar...Indian cricket are very lucky. They are so many people who love us, pray for us. God can ignore one person, he can ignore 2 people but he can never ignore a million people praying for Virat. Virat will be fine Mahi... He has to be. He doesn't have another option." Sonu(Suresh Raina) said making MS smile a little in hope.

Rohit sat there looking at people around him. MS was sitting with Yuvi and Sonu who were saying some stories two make MS feel better. Sourav Sachin sat there discussing something too. Kulcha was clinging to each other. Hardik, Jassi, Bhuvi made a group. AB was hugging Fuf who just came to see Virat.

"I feel so lonely Vi...I feel like I'm left alone. Please come back fast. I need you. I miss you." Rohit's heart screamed. Rohit was biting his lower lip to control his tears but they just made their way out.

Here...goes the update...

--Siri...