Chapter Ten, Awakening?
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A/N: Ok, I'm really sorry for all the confusion I've caused, when I uploaded 'Newspapers' as Chapter six, I meant to upload it as Chapter seven, and another chapter 'A Pledge' as Chapter six. Does that make it any clearer for you? I hope so. Right I'm not sure how many chapters are left of this fic, as I have planned a different ending; so you'll just have to wait and see. I am writing a new fic that will possibly be called 'Set In Stone' but that won't appear until Dreams is finished.
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Right shall I get on with the chapter?
Basement apartment in an unknown area of London, England
"Trouble, Trouble there's a call for you." Captain Kendall, one of five retrieval officers on the above ground mission. "It's the Commander. He say's it's urgent."
Trouble nodded at the Captain and took the phone.
"Sir?"
"Captain," said Root, gravely, "Are you sitting down?"
"No sir." Trouble answered, slightly confused, why would it matter?
"Well sit then, Captain." Root's patience was ebbing away, it wasn't Trouble's fault though; he still hadn't received the results from the lab.
Trouble sank into a chair by the phone. "I'm sitting sir." He told the commander.
Root swallowed, "It's Holly." was all he said.
"What's she done now, Commander?" Trouble asked, not taking into account Root's tone of voice.
"She's been in an accident. She's in hospital."
Trouble froze. "What happened?" He didn't bother with formalities.
"She collapsed into the chutes at Tara. We think it's possible that she was pushed. I'm waiting for concrete evidence." This was quite a long speech for Root. He wasn't used to explaining himself, he just gave orders, and people followed them. No explanations needed.
Trouble's heart seemed to skip a beat. "But she survived? How is she?"
"Yes, she survived. But her situation is critical. She has suffered five bone breakages, 2nd degree burns, and she is unconscious. She hasn't been conscious since the accident, yesterday night. It is possible that she's in coma."
Trouble was stunned, "But the magic?"
Root took a breath, more explaining. "According to Foaly, she was low on magic of her own. The warlocks are doing there best, but it's a complicated procedure. Now, I want you to get back here immediately. Go straight to the Memorial hospital. That's an order." Root terminated the link.
Trouble hung up the phone. He didn't bother with his belongings; he just went straight to Stonehenge shuttle port, via wings.
Police Plaza, Haven City
"Commander!" Amber squealed. "We've got results! Look..." she pointed at a box that was flashing onscreen.
There were four matches, Holly herself, Trouble, Amber and...
"Chix Verbil." The Commander read the name aloud. Amber had been right.
She punched the air. "Yes! I knew it."
While Root set about interrogating and arresting Chix Verbil, Amber set of at run, down the stairs. She had to meet her father.
Haven's Memorial HospitalIt took Trouble three hours to get to the memorial hospital. The shuttle journey down had been fraught with worry. While he was sitting in the shuttle feeling helpless, Amber was at her mother's bedside.
"I did it Holly. I cracked it. I know who pushed you. It was Chix Verbil. The Commander's arresting him right now. Isn't that great?" Amber hopped from foot to foot, excitement bubbling inside her.
Yes it is, thought Holly. It's fantastic. She tried to say something, just to let her daughter know she could hear her. But her mouth wouldn't move, and the words wouldn't come.
Trouble followed the Commander's instructions and went straight to the hospital. A paramedic warlock led him to Holly's room.
"Holly?" He called, as he stepped into the room. Amber turned round,
"Dad!" she ran to him, flinging her arms around his waist. Trouble stoked her hair comfortingly.
"It's alright Amber. I'm here now." He squatted to her level, "What did I hear you saying about Private Verbil?"
Amber let her arms drop to her sides, releasing Trouble. "He pushed Holly over the edge. The Commander's arresting him for attempted murder. Isn't that good?"
Trouble nodded. "Yes, yes it is." He stood up, walking to Holly's bed. He sat on the edge, twisting a strand of her short hair around his finger. "And you helped to solve that Amber?" Amber nodded. Trouble smiled at Holly, "Your mother would be proud."
Holly was so emotionally over come, that it shocked her brain into action.
"I am proud." She whispered through dry lips.
"Holly! Holly can you hear me? Squeeze my hand." Trouble held Holly's left hand. She gripped it firmly.
A/N: Phew! I'm glad that bit's over. Watch for the ending, it will arrive soon.
Keep smiling.