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Sketchbook Story: Mystery Sickness
Chapter 4: Never Knowing
Dove was beginning to wonder about her decision to stay. Raven never seemed to get any better. She wasn't getting worse, but she wasn't getting any better at all. Dove thought it over, debated, discussed it with herself. Every time, she decided leaving would be better. The only thing keeping her in the tower was what she told Raven.
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Because Raven hadn't been eating, and barely ate anything when she did, the team was anxious about her health. Besides that, she was always lethargic and apathetic – which isn't the same as unenthusiastic – and anything but a good sign with Raven. She usually would manage to deal with the pain regardless of what it's from; the main exceptions aren't even true injuries, just incredibly uncomfortable sensations she experienced during the end of the world incidents.
Raven also had a relentless fever. Every time Dove took Raven's temperature, it was at least 100º, and Raven was always sweating visibly. And with frequent dizziness, occasional nausea, and an endless headache, the team couldn't ignore it at all. They decided Dove could bring in a glass of water, vitamins (so she stays somewhat healthy), and a fever reducer that barely worked. Every day, they figured, Dove could coax Raven to slowly drink a glass of water and take the vitamins and fever reducer. After all, Dove was the one Raven spent most of her time with, and Dove wasn't daunted by Raven's darkly decorated room at all.
When she went in over the next four days, something like three times a day, she also asked Raven if she needed anything else. Namely, a pain reliever, more water, to use the restroom, and on the third day, Dove even brought in a bowl; Raven was feeling very sick to her stomach that day, and later it was a good thing it was there.
Every visit, Dove felt more and more anxious. Raven's worsening condition worried her more and more. She didn't tell Raven, but she was having trouble meditating and keeping her emotions in check; luckily, she was able to just keep her powers under control.
And then the sixth day came.
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Dove came in with another glass of water for Raven.
"Raven?" she called softly, then she noticed her sister. Her eyes softened.
Raven was sleeping. She looked so peaceful, and Dove didn't want to wake her up.
She crept over and gently set the glass on the bedside table.
There was a harmonious smile on her face. She was breathing gently, not moaning in discomfort. Her expression was relaxed, not the pained tightness it had been so often lately.
Dove couldn't help enjoying the moment. She was faintly empathetic and could sense Raven's pleasure. She was having a nice dream. Raven was content, and Dove refused to ruin it.
Dover sat on the floor lightly. She was incredibly happy that Raven wasn't in pain.
Not in pain…
Dove suddenly felt her heart leap as she thought the words. And… It finalized the fact that she was leaving, at least for the time…
She decided then and there to leave that night. She got up and walked to the door. She took one last caring glance back at Raven, then walked out.
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