Title: Life through a lens
Author: AnnaSun
Summary: Something happens to Sydney. Will she look at Vaughn in the same way again?
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimers note: I don't own Alias but I do this fanfic
Chapter 3:
Vaughn paced up and down outside Sydney's room. Why did she stay in the building? He thought. He sat down on one of the chairs and put his head in his hands. Suddenly he was woken from his thoughts by Sydney screaming. He rushed from his seat and into Sydney's room where a Nurse was trying to calm her down. Vaughn flew to her side and pulled her into a hug.
"Its okay Syd. Its me Vaughn. Everything's okay."
Sydney was shaking and in clear distress.
"She woke up screaming." The Nurse started "I tried to calm her down but I couldn't."
Vaughn nodded and turned his attention back to Sydney who was shaking in his arms.
"Can I have another blanket?" He requested to the Nurse.
She nodded and left the room.
"Syd its okay now." Vaughn soothed. "Do you want to talk about it?"
Sydney nodded.
"I was dreaming and there was an explosion and I kept seeing myself die and everything go black. When I woke up I couldn't see anything and I got really scared. Vaughn I don't know how to cope with this. How do I go on living?"
Vaughn hugged Sydney tightly.
"Everything will be alright. I'm going to be there every step of the way helping you through this."
Sydney smiled.
"Thank you." She replied.
The Nurse came back into the room and wrapped the warm blanket around Sydney's shoulders.
"Is there anything you need?" She asked Sydney.
Sydney shook her head sadly before burring her head into Vaughn's shoulder.
The next day Sydney woke up in her bed to the sounds of people. She could hear the voices of people outside, wishing she could see who they were. Sydney tried to get back to sleep but her eyes were stinging again and she felt horrible. She wished she could have died in the accident than loose her sight. She knew it would come back but she didn't know how she would cope before then. She wondered what the weather was like outside. Was it raining or was it sunny? She wondered what colour clothes she was wearing and what colour the hospital walls were. She wondered what the Doctor and Nurse looked like. She turned over in bed feeling very sad and knowing she couldn't cry because it would make her eyes hurt. She felt so angry. It was really all her fault for staying in the building. She wanted to pick something up and fling it across the room. Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the Nurse entering the room.
"Hi Sydney I brought you your breakfast."
She walked over to the bed and placed it on a table and wheeled it near to Sydney. She handed Sydney a spoon and helped her feel where the bowl was. When Sydney had grasped it she used her rage to throw it across the room. It landed in the corner and clattered on the floor, milk and cornflakes spilling everywhere.
"How am I supposed to eat this crap when I can't see!" Sydney shouted loudly.
"Sydney you need to calm down or I'm going to have to get the Doctor."
Sydney shouted again "How am I supposed to eat this crap when I can't see!"
"Look I'm sorry about you eyes. I only wanted to give you some breakfast. Sorry."
Sydney sighed
"I'm sorry. Its so hard not being able to see. If only I could see I could clean up the mess I made."
The Nurse chuckled.
"That's okay. I'll clear it up. If you want anything just call."
Sydney nodded and drifted back off to sleep. When she woke again she felt someone's warm hand in hers. She smiled when she heard Vaughn's voice.
"Hey Honey. Did you sleep well?"
Sydney nodded.
"Much better. I had no nightmares."
"That's good." Vaughn leaned over and kissed Sydney on the mouth.
"You're so beautiful." He said and kissed Sydney again.
Sydney pulled away with a sad expression on her face.
"I know you're gorgeous Vaughn but what if I forgot what you look like?"
"You won't. I'll keep reminding you."
"Thanks." Sydney replied "I love you."
"I love you to."
Suddenly the Doctor entered the room.
"Hello Sydney, Hello Mr Vaughn. it's the Doctor"
Sydney smiled.
"How are you feeling Sydney?" The Doctor asked, concerned.
"The same really. Well I can't see obviously and I my eyes are still stinging."
"Yes well they're going to sting for a while. I'll give Mr Vaughn your medication and eye drops. How do you feel about being discharged or would you rather stay in hospital for a while longer?"
Sydney shook her head.
"I'd like to be discharged. Vaughn can look after me can't you Vaughn?"
"I'll look after you Syd. I said I would." Vaughn replied.
Sydney smiled.
"Thanks Vaughn."
"Okay well I'll get your discharge papers and you can get out of her Sydney. When your sight returns I want you to come and see me for another check up. If you have any problems before then give me a call."
"Will do." Sydney replied.
Sydney signed the discharge papers and soon she and Vaughn were leaving the hospital.
Vaughn drove along the motorway on the way back to the house. His eyes darted back and forth between the road and Sydney. Sydney let out a sigh.
"What's the weather like outside?" Sydney asked.
"Its really sunny and you can see no clouds in the sky. The sun rays are shining all over the road."
Sydney smiled.
"It feels like a sunny day. It's kind of hot in here."
"You want me to open a window?" Vaughn asked.
Sydney shook her head.
"No I'm fine thanks. So what's happening outside?"
"Well we just passed a car crash. Looked like no-one was hurt. Right now we are passing a field full of beautiful flowers that are moving to the sound of the wind."
"That's sounds lovely. I just wish I could see them." Sydney sighed again. "Thanks for describing them to me though. I guess you'll have to now."
Vaughn smiled.
"I guess I will…I love you Syd."
Sydney smiled.
"I love you to Vaughn."
Vaughn drove up the driveway to the house and got out of the car. He helped Sydney out and led her inside. He led Sydney to the sofa to sit down.
"Do you want a drink or something?" Vaughn asked.
"That would be nice." Sydney replied, making herself comfortable.
Vaughn got Sydney a drink and brought it back, handing it to her.
"There you go it's coke."
Sydney smiled.
"How do I know you haven't spiked it?" Sydney asked.
Vaughn grinned "Would I even do such a thing?"
"You might." Sydney said grinning at Vaughn.
Vaughn picked up a cushion and playfully hit Sydney on the head. Sydney tried to defend herself and started laughing. Vaughn stopped.
"Its so good to see you laugh." He said.
"Yeah it feels good to. I wish I could see that smile on your face." Sydney replied.
"What smile?" Vaughn lied.
Sydney started laughing again.
"At least whilst I'm blind I can spend the time with you."
Vaughn smiled.
"I'll spend all the time with you."
Sydney nodded.
"Did you phone my Dad earlier?" She asked.
"Yes last night. He's busy so he'll come and see you tomorrow. He sounded really concerned for you."
"He did? Since Agent Harper died he's been more of a Father to me than he ever was. Its so nice."
"Yeah I bet it is." Vaughn leaned in and kissed Sydney on the lips.
"Mmmm coke lips!" He giggled.
Sydney smiled again, stiffing a yawn.
"If you don't mind." She said, stifling another yawn "I'd like to have a sleep. These drugs really make me sleepy and kind of happy."
Sydney started giggling again and Vaughn helped her off the sofa and led her to their room. He helped Sydney under the covers and kissed her forehead before leaving.
"Vaughn?" Sydney called out.
"Yeah Syd?"
"I love you."
"Oh Syd I love you to."
Vaughn left the room, turning out the light.
To be continued…
AN: Thanks for all the reviews. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Update Saturday or Sunday