In the hospital, where was still unconscious Lina Inverse, was unusual rush. Most of it was caused by Lina's friends who came for a visit, and, as usual, with a lot of noise. The personal looked at them with sympathy. It was almost four weeks since their friend Lina was hospitalised.
Amelia hadn't ever admitted possibility that Lina wouldn't wake up. For her was Lina someone who will always be somewhere around. The raven-haired girl was still on a high school and she worshiped the older girl who was already on the collage. She couldn't understand how someone could do such a thing to Lina.
Right next to Amelia was walking Filia and Goury, both of them arms full of flowers for Lina. On their faces wasn't such a cheerful expression but they tried their best for Amelia. Deep down Filia stopped believe that Lina will wake up. Of course she would never admit it aloud, because she didn't want to hurt Amelia and Goury. Goury by the way was almost same like Amelia. He was still hoping that Lina will wake up. That helpless expression on his face was cause because of the long time in coma.
When they reached Lina's room, Amelia as usual (and utterly uselessly) knocked at the door. Because nobody could answer she stepped with Filia and Goury inside. The room was still same. White colour everywhere, except flowers, which her friends bring her every day. It was unbelievable but Lina looked more beautiful than usual.
Her long hair reminded them flames in contrast to the white pillow. The well-known face was unnaturally pale but that pear shade brought more bright to her red lips. Amelia sighed and placed a banquet of flower on her night table. The flowers looked so ordinary next to Lina. For Lina's friends wasn't surprised when they heard hospital personal talking so admiring about her.
All of them wished from the bottom of their hearts to Lina got better. They had known that she is very talented such a thing simply isn't fair to her. Amelia almost sobbed when she looked at her friend's face. Everything what she wanted was to be near the lively girl. But for now, the only thing they could do was to bring fresh flower to her hospital room.
"Lina, you should wake up soon, because Mr. Fujin is starting to worry to! We had to promise him to tell you his best wishes for your recovery. So hurry up and wake up soon!" Filia looked at Goury who talked to Lina as if she was only sleeping. But for him it was like that. He couldn't just leave her in that silence. Goury knew that Lina was too lively for being in silence. So he treated her as usual. Filia smiled at his behaviour and turned to Lina as well. There wasn't anything else what they could do anyway.
Zelgadis Greywords was sitting in his office silently doing his work. It was almost five weeks now, but the redhead girl still didn't wake up. For these five weeks he couldn't stop think about her eyes. It was almost as if there was a hidden flame, burning with live itself. The doctors told him her name. Lina Inverse. Even her name was promising energy coming out from it.
It wasn't only how she looked. The moment when she turned her head to him before his car hit her, was overwhelming. It was like looking into a volcano. Somehow he longed to see that fire again. A small stab of guilt hit him when he thought about her condition.
Zelgadis shook his head to release himself from thoughts at that girl. It wasn't only his fault. She ran right into the road not looking right or left. Well, he WAS in a hurry and his speed was bigger than should be, but… Zelgadis sighed and gave up. It was impossible to stop thinking about her. There was something so attracting on her. He started to be wonder if she will wake up. For some reason he was sure that she will.
Oh my gosh! How long I have been sleeping? It's strange. This place is much warmer than before. I wonder why. Lina slowly open her eyes only to face the darkness again. On her face appeared a deep frown and she sighed.
How I'm supposed to get out of here when I don't see a thing? Hey, I can smell flowers! That's wonderful. Hmm, … roses, … tulips, … and thyme? What the hell would thyme do among roses and tulips? Wait a sec. There is only one person in the whole world who would do such a thing. Amelia!
She looked around herself in desperate need to see something. The place was still dark and without anything.
Hmm, I can't stay here for a long time. I should really go back, but the question is how? I don't see anything, I can't hear anything and obviously there aren't any traffic sighs about exit. Well, it would be really better if here was some light. Lina turned around again but the result was still same.
Alright, no lights either. Maybe I should try to move. To her surprise it works. She had a feeling as if she was floating in air. It wasn't unpleasant. Actually it was quite nice.
Well, now I can move. But how to get out of here? This sounds stupid, but maybe I should wish for it. A try will cost me nothing so why not?
In the thirtieth floor blinked the lights of an elevator and Zelgadis walked through the hall to his apartment. His apartment took almost the whole thirtieth floor. The place was huge and comfortable. When he stepped in, the only thing, which welcomed him, was overwhelming silence. Even the lights couldn't help much.Zelgadis went to the living room where he got to himself some drink and sat down on the sofa, looking through the glass wall at the night city. He closed his eyes and allowed to himself relax. It was nice to run away from work, people and quilt. Mainly, from that quilt. Even only for a moment.
Today it was seven weeks and Lina's condition stayed same. He had never cared about other people but cause someone's death was a different case. He felt weird when he was thinking about a completely stranger. But somehow he wanted her to wake up.
She is only twenty-one years old. And the doctors said that she will never walk again. This is the first time when I thing I owe apologize to someone. Shit! This is more than only apologize!
He sighed again and looked at his watch. It was almost eleven o'clock at the evening. Maybe he should go and visit her. He played with this thought almost three minutes and shocked his head. He was sure that the doctors treat her well, so why should he care. Deep down he know the answer.
He wanted to care.
Boring, boring, boring, boring,… Hmm, I already know that only wish for it doesn't work. Try to go as far as I can doesn't work either. And the worst thing is, that I'm still on a dark, silent and warm place, where I don't want to be! Shit, the silence is worst of all! Lets try it from other side. What if I just decided to stay here and the place will change by itself? Lina thought about this possibility whole two seconds.
Somehow I don't think so. And the freaking silence is going on my nerves! I just MUST get out from here! No matter what I can't stay here. I have to go back to my friends, no matter what!
The nurse looked sadly at Lina's motionless body. Two months passed and no change. Lina Inverse stayed in coma and didn't seem to wake up. The doctors gave up of hope that she will wake up. With her injuries it was a crazy idea to even think about it. The nurse sighed and turned around to walk out of the room.
Such a beautiful, young girl! Someone has a bad luck. I think I heard her friends said that she was only in her third year on the collage. Poor girl! She doesn't deserve such fate.
The woman was almost out when she heard silent moan. She quickly turned around only to see Lina's eyes starting to open. Her eyelash tremble for a while, and then show two deep beautiful eyes of the colour of red vine. The nurse was immediately at Lina's side.
"Miss Lina!" she called for the doctor and remained on Lina's side. She looked utterly happy and pleased that the read-head girl woke up. Lina, on the other hand, didn't feel so well. Everything in her body hurt and she felt like after a long ride on roller coaster. Which mean dizzy with her head spinning.
She didn't understand where she is and what is she doing there. Everything what she knew, was a car, which hit her really hard. She let her eyes wandering around the room without saying anything. There was nothing to say anyway. Her throat was dry and wasn't sure if she would able to say something.
In no time were the doctors there and started to check her condition. Silently she looked at the glass with water and the nurse gave it to her mouth. While she was drinking she could felt her confusion slowly disappearing.
"Where am I?" the voice almost frightened her. It was like creaking nails on the school blackboard. The nurse let her drink again while the doctor answered her question.
"You are in hospital, Miss Lina. You had a terrible accident. It was two months ago. Your spin was seriously damaged. It's a miracle that you wake up! But to me you look out of all danger. Now try to sleep and the rest we can talk about tomorrow."
Lina closed her eyes instead of answer and fell asleep. The only thing, which still remaining in her mind was pain and a car crushed to her. Lucky for her, she didn't remember the time when her mind was unconscious. But somehow she was happy that she is back.
Well, another boring chapter, which unfortunately had to be written, and from now on I can start to take it seriously. I hope you liked it. If not, feel free send as many flames as you want. The current state of votes is;
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