Author's note: Because the last chapter was a little bit short, here's another one! Please let me know what you think of them
The light she saw was so bright it made her almost afraid, but somehow it was also attractive. She kept staring at it and she wanted to get closer and explore it. She tried to walk but something hold her, it felt like a rope or something. It gave her a powerless feeling and she wanted to scream and find a way to cut that rope or whatever it was to go to the light.
Suddenly she heard voices. They were whispering so it was very hard to understand them. She tried to listen but she could only hear pieces of the conversation.
"She's been … for 3 days…"
"Any progress?"
"maybe we should get…"
"The wound… it takes time to…"
She heard those voices before… but where? The rope was getting very annoying right now. It was pulling at her. "Yes, yes. I'm coming." She said to it. She looked to the light for the last time, sighed and walked away from it.
When she woke up the first thing she saw was a window. It was a large window and it was ajar. The big curtain in front of the window blew up and she could hear the birds singing. A thin ray of sunshine fell into the room. She could see small particles dancing in the sunlight. She looked around. Where was she? It was a room, not big or expensive, but it was clean and cosy. Then she saw the three silhouettes standing in a corner. One reminded her of… of… Montparnasse. In agony she looked at his back. He slowly turned and her heart skipped a beat.
"S-stay away from me."
"'Ponine, are you awake?"
"Don't come closer or I will… I will kill you!"
"Is she hallucinating?"
"I think she's a little confused and doesn't recognize us."
She looked at the silhouettes still unable to see their faces, but she was pretty certain she had recognized at least one of them.
"I know exactly who you are Montparnasse!"
"Maybe you should rest a bit more 'Ponine."
"Don't call me like that!" She tried to get up but she was pushed back. "Don't touch me!"
"I'm sorry 'Ponine, but I just have to give you this."
She was forced to drink something. Her eyes got weary and she couldn't hold her head up.
"Only friends… can call me… 'Ponine…"
Joly, Courfeyrac and Marius watched her falling asleep again. They looked at each other not sure what to say, so they left the room in silence.
"Maybe you need some distraction, Marius. Why don't we go to the Musain? I'm sure everybody wants to know how Eponine is. Joly can stay here and watch her."
"Maybe we should... But if something happens…"
"I'll get you immediately, of course Pontmercy. Now go, it's good to get some distraction."
Courfeyrac and Marius went to the café. when they entered they got inundated with questions. Marius took a chair and climbed on it.
"Our dear friend Eponine is in my room…"
"Ahum"
"…Our room right now recovering from her… adventure. But she will be alright, and she will get better. I just want to thank you for your support and your help. We proved to her who her real friends are and where she belongs."
The students clapped and cheered, happy to hear their friend was going to be alright. Enjolras smiled at Marius. Marius walked to him.
"What happened to him?"
"He's locked up."
"Good. Now I have to go back to her."
"Come on Pontmercy, drink with me!"
Marius sighed. "Just one, Grantaire."
Joly was sitting next to her and watched her. She was sleeping restless. She was groaning, mumbling and turning in her sleep. He lied a bit to Pontmercy. He didn't know if she would be alright, but he had to say something to calm him down. Maybe he should let his teacher from the university come and let him examine Eponine. As soon Courfeyrac and Marius would return he would go and search him. He leaned back and closed his eyes. He was exhausted… A little nap was okay…
