Hey guys... I know I disappointed a lot of people by not posting for a while, but I finally got Microsoft Word back on my laptop so I can start posting again. I hope ya'll like this chapter, thanks guys.
Ruto woke up to the sound of distant footsteps and muffled voices. It seemed as if she was in a bed, and she could vaguely sense light from the corners of her eyes. Her vision seemed to be getting better, if only a little. At first, she couldn't see anything, but now the edges of her vision let the smallest amount of light and color be seen.
"Where am I?" She asked, mostly to herself. To her surprise, she got a reply.
"Oh, you're awake? That's good. I'll be off now." A noise that sounded like a chair scratching the ground was heard, followed by footsteps and a door swinging open, and Ruto was left by herself. She wondered who the voice belonged to. It sounded like a boy, but she wasn't sure if she recognized him or not.
Oh well, it's not like that was the only thing that didn't make sense at this point.
Suddenly, the door swung open and a cheery voice giggled, "Hooray, you're awake! How do you feel?"
Ruto wasn't sure what to say. "Um… I'm fine I guess? I really don't know where I am or what's going on."
The cheery voice giggled some more. "Silly girl, you're at a Pokemon Center of course! That nice boy brought you here about half an hour ago, and you were out cold!"
Ruto took a deep breath and tried to remember what happened. There was something that scared her, right? Then she took off and tired herself out by running for an extended period. It must've been a bug in her hair, that was the only explanation.
The giggly lady smiled. "I'm Rhoni, a nurse that works here. What's your name?"
"I'm Ruto, from Littleroot Town," Ruto declared. "And I'm feeling much better now, so I think I'd better go. Thank you for your help."
Ruto stood up and felt a hand touch her shoulder, lightly pushing her back down.
"Sorry Ruto, but you and I both know that you are not in any condition to be leaving, especially alone. One of our doctors will see you soon, and maybe she can do something about your eye problem."
Ruto felt a surge of hope run through her. Perhaps the nurse was right, maybe the doctors really could help her.
Suddenly, the door burst open and Ruto heard a familiar voice.
"Ruto! We looked all over for you! How did you get all the way to Oldale Town?!"
Ruto smiled. "Ralis! I'm glad you found me! I guess someone brought me here after I passed out or something. That's what the nurse said."
Ralis hugged her, then the nurse told him that he had to leave for a while so the doctor could see Ruto. He reluctantly left, telling Ruto that he would be back soon.
Ruto wasn't sure if she was alone, but then Nurse Rhoni startled her, saying "Okay Ruto, I'm leaving and the doctor will be here shortly! I hope you get better soon."
Ruto thanked her, and heard the door click shut. She sat in silence for a minute, then heard the door creak open.
"That was fast," She said, waitiong for the doctor to introduce himself or herself.
The silence returned for a moment, then he spoke.
"You really scared me Ruto."
Ruto's heart turned in her chest. "Wally?"
Wally stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her, holding on with a sense of urgency. "I thought something really bad might've happened to you. I was so scared when we couldn't find you, I'm just glad that you're okay Ruto."
Ruto hugged him back, warmth spreading through her cheeks. Did he really care about her that much?
The door swung open again, and the real doctor came in.
"Now now," she cooed, "I need to see the patient, so visitors must wait outside please."
Ruto waited for Wally to get up, but he stayed where he was.
"I'll be quiet and not get in your way, I promise. Just please let me stay with Ruto."
The doctor nodded. "Very well, I suppose I can't separate two lovebirds for too long, just make sure you aren't disrupting me, okay?"
Ruto blushed, and she was sure Wally must be doing the same. Wally moved away, and the doctor stood in front of Ruto.
"I'm going to shine a light in your eyes, okay?"
Ruto saw a bright light dance at the edges of her vision, and wondered if the doctor really could help her.
The doctor nodded to herself, humming as she inspected Ruto's eyes.
"This was caused by a very bright light, correct?" She asked in a singsong voice.
"Right. A vulpix used will-o-wisp near my face, but I'm not sure if it burned me or what," Ruto answered.
"Okay then," The doctor smiled. "I have something for this, though it will need time to take full effect. I'll send a nurse in with your medicine."
Ruto's heart nearly skipped a beat. She was going to get her vision back! She turned her head to where Wally was previously sitting, wondering where he was now.
"Hey," Wally laughed, his voice coming from the other side of her. "I'm over here."
Ruto turned toward his voice and smiled.
"Of course you are. You ninjas tend to do that, don't you?"
"Only on special occasions," Wally laughed. "But seriously, I'm really glad that the doctors can help your eyes Ruto."
"Me too Wally," Ruto beamed. "I hope the medicine works fast."
Soon enough, Nurse Rhoni returned with Ruto's medicine and they were ushered to the front counter so that Ruto could pick up Kaladin.
"Zuuuu!" Kaladin whined, annoyed at being separated from Ruto for so long.
"I missed you too buddy!" Ruto gushed, "I'm so glad that you're okay! Sorry for freaking out like that."
"Zubat zu zu," Kaladin mumbled, letting Ruto know that she was forgiven.
Now that she had Kaladin, she let Ralis and Wally lead her out of the Pokemon Center. They stepped outside, and Ruto felt a slow breeze ruffle her hair.
"Well," she announced, "we made it to Oldale Town."
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