Chapter #7
Sorry this took long. I messed up a bunch and decided to split parts of this chapter into chapter 8, so be expecting it to come soon.
Its not like I had expected to wake up in some fairy tale land. You know the kinds where the prince kisses you awake from you slumber, and you'll live together forever. In those types of times, everything is warm and happy. Those may be week adjectives according to my writing teachers, but they fit the situation a simply perfect I think.
So when the first sounds I heard were those of aggressive screams and shouts tossed back and forth and distorted, I felt reality slap me hard in the face. In my moments laying there, not paying attention to the noise I hovered around in my thoughts.
I soon came to the realization that something felt off when I began to question if I had had dreamed or not. I had felt a though I had dreamt something very important. As I stirred I could almost hear the voice calling my name. But for some reason nothing else was making any sense.
After a minute of motionless thinking I had given up. I couldn't remember a thing. I had hoped it was just a dream and astral projection though. At least then I wouldn't have to deal with any exhaustion problems.
Laying there, It took my ears a few seconds to clearly be able to discern what was being said, but when they did I bolted upright from my sideways position in shock. I regretted it though; waves of sudden dizziness passed over me.
I unawarely gripped Naru's limp hand tighter to steady me still. I stared at him. Connected to al the wires and tubes; it scared me alot. But if was a relief to see my fallen angel alive, that much the heart monitors told me at least.
I don't wan to lose you Naru.
I thought I would tip over sideways but surprisingly I sat up still balancing my body on my arm. This, in turn, sent waves of pain though my bandaged shoulder and leg, but I didn't let it hold me back.
"It not professor Davis's fault Sensei, it was my own for leaving the room! You mustn't blame them for taking me in!" My sudden spring of actions surprised everyone in the room and had most of them standing frozen in shock. All but Madoka-san.
"Oh sweetly you're awake! You should rest more, and don't get up now. Luella come help me set Ma-I mean Taniyama-san back into the wheelchair comfortable," said Madoka-san said with worry edged into her voice, sending the other women out of her shock and back to her normal self.
After which they both began to fret over my every whim. In was sweet, but nostalgic.
"Yes, yes, of course. How are you feeling? Would you like water? Food? More sleep? Or would you prefer-"
"She needs test done that for sure," the man in the room interrupted Davis-san. I started at the cringe worthy stranger in distaste.
"Im guessing your my doctor?" I muttered looking away.
"Yes I am. You need to come with me right away. Just being out of your room is a severe breach in protocol! What did you think you were doing anyway?" I was taken back at his sudden outburst and looked to the others in the room for support, but even Madoka-san was quickly and sheepish with a sense of….guilt?
I felt a pang it my chest and brought my fist near it tightly. I tilted my head down and let my bangs cover my eyes in shame.
"Taniyama-san we neglected to tell you something."
"What do you mean?" The pang in my chest suddenly got louder and goosebumps appeared all though my body. Instincts? What ever he is going to say, is not going to be good I just know it. The professor straightened up himself in a professional manner and looked me in the eyes.
"Mai, I take full responsibility for bringing you to this room and putting you in this situation I deeply apologize," He fumbled a bit and then did an awkward bow, trying to imitate Japanese culture out of respect. Even so I was touched by the fact that he would even try.
"Ehhhh? Professor you-"
(A/N- Before you read I can't be 100% positive this info is all accurate. I'm going off what I know from the brain from my own personal studies into psychology. In a way this is my guess on what would happen, scietniflicy speaking, in a situation that would fit the scenario that would work with the story.
Do your own research to make sure all this is correct cuz I'm just taking the base knowledge that I know and transforming it into something else. I'm not even sure if what I'm saying is possible to even happen. Yes I could research more, but I kinda like theorizing. After all, this is a fan fiction. Also, nothing needs to be cited. If u want to know why PM me cuz this A/N is getting way too long:p)
"Let me finish." I gulped sheepishly and he continued. "Taniyama Mai, you were diagnosed with a case of amnesia or expected to have, based on the damage you brain suffered. For some unknown reason we have no idea why the damage on your body was so sever. The dislocated shoulder can be explained by you falling to the ground perhaps suddenly and so can the twisted ankle. But it does not explain the internal damage you suffered. We are unaware of the full details because of Lin-sans status during the occurrences along with yours and Oliver's. No one has been able to bring forth a testimony that explains everything." The professor paused briefly as I began to comprehend the situation.
How could this happen to me? What exactly have I forgotten? I feel normal. What if...what if...I am forgetting the most important thing, but yet can't remember it? After all, these people don't know everything about me. Or maybe they just aren't telling me something? No they wouldn't do that. I know they are good people if they are Naru's family. But what I should really be stressing about is how much have I forgotten.
To my surprise, Davis-san came up from behind me and rubbed my back soothingly. This was a warm, motherly feeling I hadn't experienced in a long time. So I decided to bask in the moment.
Davis-san seemed to always have the motherly touch to her. I hope one day I will get to know her better too though, it would be new to have such a figure in my life. When my breathing calmed down and my thoughts were at bay the professor continued again.
"Now for the matter of your brain damage. After scans revealed damage to your hippocampus..."
I tilted my head to the sides, confused at his word choice. Is that an English term I should know of? Of course, sensing my obvious confusion he began to ransack his brain for another term to use. After a few seconds of discussion with Lin-san he found himself obviously frustrated. He sighed a bit and turned on his phone.
Ehhhh? Has Lin-san always been in the room with us? I feel guilty for not noticing...
My eyes widened as I peeked a bit at what type of phone the professor was holding. Wooaaahhhh….What model s that! it looks so cool and futuristic! I never even knew phone like that had came out yet. I really do live under a rock, don't I? A brief dark cloud and shadow had formed themselves over my head as the professor did, what I assume was search up the translated version of whatever word he had been trying to say.
What I didn't notice though was the furrowed brows and fingernails being chewed as they glanced at me, eyeing my reaction to the professors phone nervously.
Quickly he lifted his head up and began to speak again. Though this time, I was zoned out in my own thoughts.
Did techonlogy really progress this far in this sam etim eperiod?
"Taniyama-san!"
"H-Hai! S-S-Se-Sensei!" I was snapped out of my daze my the annoyed looking doctor. Sweat began to dabble my hairline as his eyes narrowed and looked me over.
"You see Davis-san she is not even able to pay attention to a simple conversation! She is in no condition to be up and about. You have-"
"If I may interrupt doctor I believe you are over reacting. Taniyama-san has always been like this. Zoning out was always one of her favorite past times during the briefings Noll would give before a case, so I see no exception now."
I clenched my fists as that insufferable man smirked. How could he? Jeez, thanks Lin-san. Way to humiliate me! You're acting just like Naru now! So this is what happens when hes not around to tease me huh! You both are so-"
My eyes widened and my breath hitched in my thought as I felt pressure added onto my palm. I looked down slowly to find Naru's and grasping mine tightly. It wasn't limp anymore but stiffly holding my hand in place.
"Naru?" I whispered softly in amazement. Little did I notice both Luella Davis and Madoka Mori scheming in the corner of the room, whispering closely, and huddled together. I squeezed his hand back and locked my fingers between his tighter, and continued to listen to the professor who was no longer looking at me, but Davis-san and Madoka-san.
"We had no indications to why that part of the brain was damaged. Nothing in the setting that you were found in could have cause such an impact on only that area. We would have seen damage to areas around the amygdala or maybe the prefrontal cortex if you had been hit or fallen in an abnormal way. But we see none of that. So we are left to chose between some thing we have not taken into account of, an abnormality, trauma, or option that it was of paranormal origin. I believe it was a mix of those main factors and countless other, but your doctor here is not a believer in the paranormal so he hardly is capable of diagnosing you correctly."
Sensei immediately stiffened at the professor's comment.
"I told you will still had more tests to run. I don't have time for these shenanigans of yours professor. There is still the possibility of a neurological disorder or disease that we have not taken into account. I assure it would be the only reasonable and plausible explanation. So if you would excuse me I need to take Taniyama-san back into her room to begin testing."
This time, it was the professors turn to stiffen. Sensei just smirked down at him.
"Not to mention engaging in an environment where stimuli can encourage a uncontrolled action isn't very becoming of a young lady."
How dare he!?I scowled at him, and I wasn't the only one. Madoka-san looked as though she were about to rip of his tongue at that.
Sensei walked up to me and began wheeling me out of the hospital room. He eventually realized it would be an impossible task; I as still unwilling to let go of Naru's hand. I struggled mercilessly, but the impatient man eventually got tired and unlatched my hand from his. At the sudden movement Naru began to stir, causing quite a jumble of all the cords and machinery hooked onto him.
Panicking I started to thrash in my seat.
"Wait, wait wait! I need to talk with the professor a minute can I please just do that?" He didn't even flinch as a brought out the puppy eyes. A vein throbbed on my forehead.
"Even Naru couldn't resist my puppy eyes," I rumbled and crossed my arm over my chest. But before we pass through the doorway I stuck out my arm and gripped the door frame.
"Professor, Mori-san, Davis-san, Lin-san you guys will come see me again right? You will come with Naru too, right?" My voice cracked as their eyes were all filled with guilt. They all stayed quiet for quite some time until Davis-san spoke up.
"Taniyama-san," she said walking up to me and holding my free hand, "there is without a doubt that we will see you again before we leave but that depends on Oliver's condition."
My heart stopped. "W-what does t-that m-mean?" I asked, my voice cracking as I did. Davis-san just sighed and looked at me straight in the eye.
"This isn't the first time Noll has been hospitalized in a state such as this. We...we want to take him to a facility back in England if his condition doesn't improve. They are much more suited and knowledgeable of his powers. You understand don't you? I can't lose anoth-"
"Davis-san please don't stress yourself." I bowed my head in shame. "I understand, you must worry about my feelings in the matter. At the moment you are doing your best for your son, and that is most admirable." My voice was a monoton of rushd words fabricated in order to be polite, but it seemed she wasn't buying my lie one bit.
So instead, I took in a deep breath, sucked in all my feelings and tears and gave them all a large, glassy eyed, smile. "Just don't forget to say goodbye, allright?" They all noded in agreement.
Feeling dizzy I sways a bit in my seat. Sudently I felt a pang in my head. I moaned slightly and pulled my hand across my forehead. It was then that I began to remember my dream.
The fear, the pain, the desperate complexity of it all. The shocks that were sent up my body and the fascination I had with the surface below me. And most of all the mister whose voice I could hear as well. And even though I never even saw his face, he ended up in pain...because of me.
That when I began to feel my body being moved. Lights seemed to swarm past my vision
My eyes watered over and tears began to leak. I winced as more images began flashing before my eyes. My mouth hung open as I watched small fragments of mouths, hair, lips, and hands begin fitting together like a puzzle. Only It was still so distorted.
I heard faint shouts and murmurs in the background but they all drained out as I shut my eyes and immersed myself in the vision.
For some reason I felt alone. So terribly alone I was sure I could've died. No, I had plans to die didn't I? What could have possibly happened to make things that-my body shivered. Cold? I was cold? No not me. Someone else? And it wa dark too. Terribly dark. Ad I was sitting in a room too! But something is off? Boxes? Why is everything packed in boxes?
I looked around to find a girl appear in the corner of the room. A thin skeleton, brisled brown hair that hung to her chin. But I couldn't see her face. She looked in pain though. I wonder why? What happened to this girl? She slowly lifted her head and I fell over onto the echoing ground.
"T-th-thats ME!" I gaspe and pointed. I cornered myself between the wall and the boxes. Shivering I hurled myself in the corner tighter. Cure these horrible hospital gowns. I looked up at the frailer version of me a she proceeded to leave the room and lock the door. In sudden realization I began to panic.
"WAIT! COME BACK! IM STILL IN HERE! DON'T LEAVE ME HERE! HELPPPPPPPP MEEE!" I banged on the wooden door effortlessly and soon began to slip down to the ground. The room got older and colder. After a few minutes my breath was clearly visibly in the air. Please, someone. Naru? Mister voice guy? Anyone? Help.
All right so that concludes this chapter. Any question, concern, or even just thoughts PM or comment and I will get back to you. I may go back and edit this, but it wont be drastic changes. It would be things like adjective changes or sentence reconstruction.
Till next time
-Olliephantomhivve2461