Chapter 13
Sometime later, Sportacus stood against the glass window separating him from Joshua. He had these horrible angry feelings inside. The above average hero looked up toward the ceiling.
"Why Odin? What did he ever do? Joshua is a good boy. Why?" Sportacus said just above a whisper. He was angry and if Odin had the power to rule over their lives then why did he decide to punish their son?
Stephanie came over to him. She had just come back from the nurses' station. They had been optimistic and tried to make her feel better. Sportacus didn't even hear her as she approached. Placing her hand on his shoulder, Stephanie said,
"They think Joshua has a good chance."
"I'm so sorry." Her husband said.
"Sorry? Why are you sorry?" Stephanie asked.
"I never should have let him become a hero. This never would have happened." Sportacus explained.
"Honey, he made a choice. He wasn't sure at first but he made his decision. As a father, you gave him guidance. Joshua learned from the best. He knew that this might happen and so did we. You can't prepare for something like this." She told him. He turned to her and Stephanie could see a look that she'd only seen once or twice before. Tears were welling up in his eyes. She wrapped her arms around him. She could feel the tears hit her head. No words were spoken.
Samantha walked up to them and quickly Sportacus wiped the tears away. She smiled weakly and just went up to the glass and pressed her face against it. They were just kissing and having a good time earlier that morning and now he was surrounded by machines and hanging on for his life.
"It'll be ok." Sportacus put a hand on her shoulder. Samantha turned around and Stephanie gave her a hug. Suddenly, there was a beeping sound and nurses ran into the room.
"He's not breathing!" One of the nurses shouted. Quickly, the others grabbed the right equipment and got to work.
WWWWWWWWWWW
Joshua opened his eyes and looked around. There was a large bearded man standing in front of him.
"You're…" the tall man only nodded.
"Then I'm dead." Joshua said the words not taking any real meaning at the moment.
"Within a few minutes you will be. Your father is angry with me. He feels as though it would be unfair for me to take you and your grandfather from him." Odin told him.
"Well I know that I'd like to be with him right now. But how do I get out of here?" Joshua asked.
"I brought you here. The only way out is to listen to me." Odin said. The twenty year old nodded and the Norse God continued.
"I understand his anger and I know that you still have much to offer the world. Joshua you are a strong warrior and your father has trained you well. I will return you to him and your family on one condition."
"What is that?" Joshua asked.
WWWWWWWWWWW
Milford sat with Bessie in his room. They had been told about Joshua and both badly wanted to see him. Unfortunately, the ex-mayor wasn't going anywhere and they had been promised an update from Stephanie.
There was a knock on the door and Bessie bid the person to enter. Trixie and Amanda entered the room.
"Hi, how are you guys?" Trixie asked.
"We're hanging in there. How is Joshua?" Milford asked.
"He's the same." Amanda lied.
"Oh dear. I hope he'll be ok." Bessie said expressing her concern.
"I'm sure he will be." Her husband tried to reassure her.
To Be Continued…
