Blue eyes blinked open slowly, adjusting to the light fixed above her…
Her throat felt sore, crushed, dry…
It took her sleep-fogged mind a moment to realize she was in the infirmary at home…
'How'd I get here?' Lily wondered, rubbing at her eyes.
"Hey, honey…"
The olive-toned she-turtle turned her head a bit, a smile crossing her face despite the slight discomfort…
Happy tears in her eyes…
"Shadow…"
"Are you feeling alright?"
He didn't have his mask on, or his suit, but he didn't seem uncomfortable about it.
"You've been out for a while…I already explained everything to your family."
She took hold of his hand, giving a gentle squeeze…
"I'm sorry…How long was I out?"
"Three days…They got worried."
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. You're mom took care of it."
"…Are you sure?"
"Positive."
He leaned closer, and they shared a short kiss.
"…I love you…"
"I love you, too…"
Her eyes were foggy with sleep still, but she smiled…
"I never want you to leave…"
"I won't…I promise…"
It was over…
Other adventures may come and other challenges may arise, but they'd still be together…
Nothing was going to change that…