Until Dawn: A Sudden Change
Chapter 7 of my Until Dawn story, enjoy.
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Disclaimer: I don't own Until Dawn or its characters.
Chapter 7
It was another day, Jess and Mike made their way to Sam's house, deciding to drop by for a visit. Knocking on the door they were greeted by her mother who let them in.
"It's nice to see you again." She greeted them happily. "Sam's in her room."
They nodded and headed on through; knocking on the door.
"Sam." Jess called out?"
Sam replied at once. "Come on in."
They entered and saw she wasn't alone, Andy was also there and was helping her as she worked on what looked like leg exercises. They stopped a little surprised, but then it clicked and they understood. Once again Sam amazed them, showing her determination to walk again, these exercises were designed to help keep her legs fit despite lack of use.
"Um...Sam..." Jess began.
Sam nodded to them; smiling. "Hey."
Mike grinned. "How's it going."
"Yeah good; just, working on keeping my legs strong."
Jess nodded. "Right..."
There was a pause before finally Jess sighed.
"Uh Sam, I don't want to...worry you." She said softly. "But um, you do know that the odds of you regaining the use of your legs, walking again are, are slim."
Sam nodded, her smile faltering only slightly. "I know, I know...I just, if there is even the smallest chance, I wanna take it and I wanna be ready for it."
"We've all said the same thing." Andy confirmed.
They all smiled, still knowing they'd do their best to support her, no matter what.
That night; Sam was in bed, only Andy and Penny were also in, also in bed. Samuel and Helen were out for the night. Unfortunately, the peace of the night was shattered; when Sam started screaming. She was in the grips of a nightmare, of Blackwood, of the Wendigos closing in on her. Finally, just as she was about to be struck, to die.
"NO!"
"Sam!"
Her eyes shot open and she realized she was safe; in her bed, her siblings were on either side of the bed.
"You guys, I..."
Andy shook his head. "It's alright, it's alright...You're alright."
She let out a shaky breath. "Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you."
"That doesn't matter Sam, we're just worried about you." Penny said softly.
Sam managed a small smile. "Thanks; I just..."
Andy nodded reassuringly and both siblings did their best to comfort Sam and help her calm down. Their reassurances helped and, finally, Sam felt herself calming down.
"I'll be fine you guys, thank you."
Penny bit her lip but then spoke. "I'm gonna stay Sam."
"Penny, I'm fine, really..."
Penny shook her head. "I'm not; please Sam..."
Sam couldn't help but smile at that and, after sharing an amused glance with Andy, agreed. So Penny clambered under the blankets and by the time Andy left the room, Sam and Penny were asleep, holding each other.
To Sam's relief no further nightmares came.
By the time Samuel and Helen arrived home they were all once more sleeping peacefully. As they checked on Sam; they noticed Penny asleep in Sam's bed and put two and two together.
"Nightmares."
Helen nodded. "They look so sweet; reminds me of when Penny was little."
Samuel agreed, smiling and together they headed for bed too. Like Sam's friends, they knew of Sam's hopes and, even if those hopes were dashed, they would stand by Sam's side, support her and ensure that she could enjoy her life, no matter what.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.