Waiting

The doctor puzzled over Zhi's charts again, she still hadn't woken up since complaining her head hurt and passing out in front of him. There had been almost no change in her condition, everything was functioning normally and brain activity suggested that she was dreaming.

The strangest thing was her lungs appear to have improved. This had happened gradually to the point she was now capable of breathing without assistance. It made her doctor feel that whatever this thing was it wasn't hurting her.

It was also strange that, if reports were to be believed, there were cases all over the world with at least one case in every country, some having multiple cases. Almost all were girls, there were some boys but not many, all from a variety of circumstances with seemingly nothing in common (the exception being a set of twins in Italy) except their ages.

All the 'victims' could be grouped into one of three age groups 9-13, 17, or 20-23. it was the only thing they had in common and it was confusing all who dealt with them.

Zhi's doctor was certain that it was them same thing effecting all of them, he had seen the Hong Kong 'victim' himself to confirm. He had only needed to glance at the charts to be convinced that they were dealing with the same thing.

But it wasn't just that, something changed in the world when they passed out. Everyone had noticed it but no one was sure what it was. They all said the same thing, they all felt like they were waiting for something. For over a month now it had felt like the world was holding its breath.

The doctor couldn't help but feel that it was something to do with Zhi and the others. He knew, he didn't know how but he did, that when they woke up things would be different, that the world would change.

But, for now, everyone was waiting.

For those who are confused why I posted today when I said at the end of the last chapter this would be up on Friday the reason is I was being a bit dim last Friday and forgot what day of the week I was on. So I will clarify now, I will update one chapter every Tuesday and Friday, but today because this chapter was short (and sod all happened in it) I will be adding another chapter later today, after that the next one will be on this coming Friday. Sorry if I confused anyone before.

Loads of thanks for anyone who reads this and I hope you keep enjoying it.