Chapter 5: The Healing
Shawn looked down at Alyssa and nodded. Alyssa stepped away from the bed, allowing Shawn to have full access to Billy.
"Shawn, his is my boyfriend Billy. Billy, this is my cousin Shawn. He's…" Alyssa trailed off, knowing inside that Billy couldn't hear her, and if he could…, well, that was a big if.
Shawn nodded at the introduction and took Alyssa's place on the bed. The Rangers crowded around the doorway, trying to see what was transpiring inside the still bedroom.
Shawn reached out and took the frail hands into his own. He looked back at Alyssa and asked quietly, "can he hear me?" Alyssa shrugged her shoulders and Shawn turned his attention back to the task at hand.
"Billy, if you can hear me, my name is Shawn. I'm going to try and heal you. This won't hurt, but it will feel odd."
Alyssa and the Rangers watched as Shawn closed his eyes in concentration. She watched as her cousin began to shake as did Billy. Slowly, the aged man in the bed began to change. Adam's jaw dropped, as did the rest of the Power Rangers. They began to watch as their best friend slowly returned to his normal age.
Alyssa felt the tears she had been shedding dry upon her face. She let out a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding. Shawn and Billy stopped shaking and Shawn opened his eyes, panting heavily.
"Shawn!" Alyssa walked swiftly over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. She helped him stand up and walk over to the nearest chair. As soon as she had him settled, she heard a noise coming from the bed.
Billy struggled to sit up. Tommy noticed first and quickly moved to help him. Alyssa spun around to find her love sitting up right. The Rangers had entered the room and surrounded their friend. Alyssa felt a hand on her back. She turned to look and saw her cousin smiling at her. "Go. I'll be fine," was all he said.
Alyssa smiled at him and walked slowly over towards the bed. The Rangers looked at each other and shared the same look. They could visit with their friend later; right now it was Alyssa's time. Tommy and Adam went over to help Shawn up and bring him to the kitchen.
"We'll be in the kitchen" Kat said quietly, smiling as she walked out of the room.
Alyssa walked to up to the bed and starred. "Are…are you…really here?" she asked softly.
Billy attempted a smile. "Y…yes. I…I'm re...really here." He reached up and touched his face and hands. "Y…your cu…cousin is am…amazing." He managed to stutter.
Alyssa climbed onto the bed like a child and snuggled close to him. "Oh no! Did I hurt you?!" She gently tried to get up when Billy's unusually strong hands pulled her back. "You are not leaving this bed. Not while I'm still on it." He smiled and kissed her forehead.
"I haven't thanked you yet." He said, pulling her close to his chest. Alyssa heard his heart beating strongly; the air entering and leaving his lungs.
"Thanked me for what?"
"For not giving up." He hugged his girlfriend, kissing the top of her head. The two cuddled quietly for a few minutes when a soft knock came on the door.
"You two feel like breakfast? Cause we're all starved." Rocky said, entering the room.
"There's Rocky, always thinking about food." Billy smiled. "I am awfully hungry. I don't think I've eaten well in…how long has it been?" Alyssa grinned. "Too long."
She and Rocky helped Billy climb out of the bed and walk slowly to the door. After a few steps, he was able to continue on his own.
Billy walked out into the hallway of the house. The first time walking on my own in a few days he thought wearily. Alyssa came up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist.
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