Long time no see

[Re-Read previous chap]

"Ugh," El groaned, stirring from deep sleep. His entire body felt numb, every nerve singing with residual pain. "Haah... haaa... haaah," he panted, sweat beading on his forehead as his teeth ground together. He struggled between the pull of unconsciousness and the harsh reality of waking up.

Finally, "Haah!" His eyes shot open to find himself staring at an unfamiliar ceiling.

"Haah... haaah... haaah," he continued panting, though more calmly now as awareness crept in.

Taking a moment to survey his surroundings, he realized he was in what appeared to be a hotel room—and an expensive one at that. Sunlight flooded through a massive window across the room, casting everything in dazzling brilliance.

"Someone saved me," he muttered, sitting up with a pained groan. His body protested the movement, but he pushed through it.

But who?