Hey guys! I've seen so many Dr Eva x Dr Watts "to the moon" fanfiction, but rarely anything on River or John. So this is a little back story- River's perspective. She was my favorite character throughout the game and I feel she deserves this.
I always thought that the stars were lighthouses.
"River, come on. We have to go." I heard mother shout. I tied my shoelaces and looked at myself in the mirror.
"River!" I made my way downstairs slowly, wondering about the sun and the fish. "Did you not hear me the first time?" my mom shouted over my ear. "Yes." I replied meekly. "Where are we going?" I asked her, as I saw her collect a few documents in brown paper. "Are we going to the office, mother?" I asked again, quietly. "Isabelle, wear your hat." My mother chastised my sister. "Mother…" I asked again, but by now, I was used to my mother focusing her attention on my sister- ever since she had been taking her to the hospital. Honestly, I didn't mind being not noticed. Didn't mind being just the same like everyone else. "What is it, River?" My mother looked at me, a tired look in her eyes. I didn't mind being not noticed, but you are supposed to answer a question. "Nothing." I replied as I got into the cab. "Where's father?" my sister asked. "Your father has to work today, girls. So I am taking you to the doctor's." my mother replied, her voice full of fake enthusiasm. "Why are you taking me?" I mumbled. "Because River, I cannot leave you alone in the house like last time. You bought in a cat." My mother replied firmly. I nodded and slumped in my seat, looking at the trees passing by. "Ew, River." My sister pointed at a road kill nearby and made a face. I could smell it from the car. But somehow, I didn't mind. It seemed normal, it seemed natural.
Everything that I never felt.
"Road kills are becoming so frequent." My mother remarked and nodded. After a while, the car came to a halt and I jumped off.
"Dr. David's Clinic. Mind Specialist." I walked into the air-conditioned room and my mother gestured us towards the waiting seats while she talked to the receptionist. Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock. The clock had always bothered me, and somehow in this empty room with just my four people, it bothered me even more.
"Is it okay if I bring my other daughter inside?" I heard my mom say in a low voice.
"Yes of course." I heard the receptionist reply.
"Alright girls, let's go in." my mom motioned me and my sister inside. A fat, bald man sat on a chair, reading the brown documents mom bought. The receptionist must've sent them in.
"Please sit, Mrs. Anderson." The doctor smiled and gestured towards the cushioned chairs.
"Hello Sarah, and what is your name?" my mom nudged me and I realized the last remark was for me.
I kept on staring at the red book on the bookshelf. The Little Mermaid. Why did Ursla do all the mean things to Ariel?
"Maybe the Ursla wanted a prince, too." I said.
"What?" the doctor asked fazed.
"The Little Mermaid." I said, pointing at the book.
"Hmm… Maybe she did."
"Her name is River." My mother replied for me.
"What a lovely name."
He smiled and looked at Isabelle and talked for a little while. Maybe I could've befriended Ursla.
"So doctor, does she have it?" I heard my mother say and I looked up.
"Yes, Mrs. Anderson. Isabelle has Aspersers. Luckily, it's an early stage. The therapies will be very effective. I have a few right here." He gave her a piece of paper.
"Thank you…" My mom replied, as she dabbed her eyes with a handkerchief.
"Ma'am, it's important you are there for you daughter. Your sadness comes next." He looked at me uncertainly and then asked, "Did you get River checked as well?"
"And why would I do that?" My mom opened her eyes wide.
"They are blood siblings if I'm correct?"
"Yes, but River is perfectly normal. Besides, didn't you tell me that girls rarely have it?"
"Yes, but siblings around the same age usually have it. Sarah is a girl, and that makes her case rare. But let's not overlook the fact that she is less than a year older than River."
"River does not have a disease. She is fine."
"Ma'am you're-"
But my mother cut him short. "No. I have heard enough. River is absolutely normal. She feels fine. Don't you, River?" she replied defensively.
I wanted to scream, shout, and tell her that the last thing I felt was normal.
Instead I nodded while my gaze remained fixated on the book.
"That's settled then." My mother replied firmly.
Doctor David looked at me uncertainly and gave a little nod and continued talking to my mother.
Maybe Ursla wanted a happy ending too. Maybe she wanted to be like all the other mermaids as well.
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