Time for another chapter! I might start writing another story on the side so look out for that.
Luna's eyes flutter opened. She started looking around the room. She noticed that she had an oxygen mask on her face.
"Good Morning, Luna," Dr. Schmidt said as he walked into the room. He walked over to Luna and took the oxygen mask off of Luna's face. Then Luna started gasping for air until her breathing returned to normal. "Good morning, Luna," the doctor repeated.
"Good morning," Luna said in a raspy voice.
"I have good news for you," the doctor said as he scribbled something onto his clipboard.
"What?" Luna asked in a croak.
"You heal quickly so might get to go home today!" Luna looked at the doctor.
"I'll get to go home?" Luna asked shocked.
"Ja, you just need crutches until your leg heals completely."
"Okay. Thank you, Dr. Schmidt."
"No problem," Dr. Schmidt said then walked out of the room. Luna then sat up in the hospital bed. Luna weakly her hand to chest and felt the bandages through the hospital gown. She winced slightly but she wasn't in that much pain. Then she looked down at her stomach. She hasn't eaten in about two days. As if on cue, her stomach growled. Luna sighed.
"I will not ask for water," Luna sighed but her stomach growled again, "but maybe some milk to quench my thirst?" The stomach growled once more, "I will not ask for food…but maybe I could have some chocolate to satisfy my hunger?" The stomach growl for a fourth time and she gave up. "Okay, it's time for Mission Impossible." Luna tried to sit on the side of the bed. Luna looked at her left leg, which had a cast that pretty much covered her whole leg. This is going to pose an issue but we don't abandon the mission! Luna grabbed the IV pole and tried to pull herself up. Once she got up, she winced slightly then tried to get her weight off of the left leg. She then dragged herself to the hospital door. She then opened the door and checked both sides of the hallway. When the coast was clear, Luna slid into the hallway.
"Fräulein!" Luna jumped and turned to see old woman, also dressed in hospital garb, "Was machst du?" Oh no, German…Time to translate…Luna observed the woman. She seems harmless so I'll answer her question.
"Um," Luna hesitated. She said 'what am I doing', right? "Ähm, ich war hungrig, so dass ich für die Cafeteria suchte. Weißt du, wo es ist?" Hopefully I asked 'where is the cafeteria' right.
"Oh, es ist auf der ersten Etage. Nehmen Sie einfach diesen Aufzug und wenn man aus, es ist das dritte Zimmer auf der rechten Seite." The woman said, pointing to elevator.
"Oh, Danke schön, Fräu," Luna said in German. The woman nodded.
"Nichts zu danken, fräulein," The old woman started to walk away. Luna then sighed in relief. Okay, she said the first floor, 3rd room on the right…Luna hobbled to the elevator. When she got to the first floor, she limped out of the elevator and to the front of the cafeteria. Wait, the food probably cost money, which I don't have! Luna face palmed. Why didn't I think this far?!
"Sind Sie okay?" Luna looked to see a woman with her husband staring at her. Okay, that German is easier to understand. Then Luna suddenly had an epiphany. Normally, I wouldn't stoop this low, but I need to eat.
"Oh, ja. Ich kam hierher, um zu essen, aber mein Vater ist nicht hier, um mir Essen zu kaufen. Ich habe nicht eine Weile gegessen ... aber ich denke, ich werde nur noch zu warten, bis er hier ist." Luna said, which translates roughly to 'Oh, yeah. I just came here to eat but my father isn't here to buy my food. I haven't eaten a while...but I guess I'll just have to wait until he gets here.' Thank you, Vati, for teaching me some German. "Mein Kopfverletzung hat mich vergessen," said Luna, which roughly translates to 'My head injury made me forget that.' Luna started limping back to the elevator.
"Warten Sie!" The woman yelled. Luna stopped hobbling towards the elevator and turned to the woman. The woman turned to her husband and whispered to him. However, Luna has extremely good hearing so she heard what she said. "Franz, kaufen Sie bitte ihr etwas."
"Aber Anneliese, wissen wir nicht, ihr."
"Es wäre uns eine gute Tat des Tages!"
"Okay, für dich, mein Lieber." Luna watched the man walk into the cafeteria then a minute later, he came out with a small tray. The tray had two slices of rye bread, two slices of cold cuts, a slice of cheese, and a packet of mustard. He then handed the tray to Luna.
"Danke schön, Herr," Luna said.
"Nichts zu danken," The man said as he walked away with his wife. Luna just stood there and watched as they left. For some reason, I don't regret what I did…Luna then decided to go back to the room before she gets caught. So she pulled herself to the elevator, which is more strenuous this time because she is holding a tray in one hand and clenching the IV pole, trying to support herself, with her other hand. When she got into the room, she placed the tray on the table then tried to get into the bed. After she got to as close as she could to comfortable, she grabbed the food and started eating. When she finished, she literally threw the tray into the nearest trashcan. Then the door immediately opened after the tray went in.
"Hello, Luna," Germany said as he walked in.
"Hello Vati," Luna said smiling.
"You seem in good condition. What did you do today?"
"I spoke a lot German," Luna said smiling. Germany was slightly confused by this statement, as Luna could see, but he let it go, "The doctor told me that I might get to leave today."
"Really? That's wunderbar!" Luna smiled but frowned immediately afterwards. Germany looked at her confused, "What's wrong, Luna?"
"If," Luna started, "I get to go home today, does that mean that I'm going back to Italy today?" Germany shook his head in reassurance.
"No, I know Italy. He probably won't leave for a few days," Luna nodded and also sighed in relief. Then Luna's stomach started to growl. Luna looked down at her stomach in disbelief. No way! But I just ate! Luna looked up to Germany. "Are you hungry?"
"I guess so," Luna shrugged.
"When I check you out of the hospital, I'll gather everyone to go out to eat. Then you can eat your heart out," Germany said as he patted her Luna's head.
"Um, Vati, my head still hurts," Luna winced.
"Oh, I'm sorry," Germany said, "I'm going to bring you some clothes, so I'll be back in a little bit." Luna nodded then Germany left the room. When he closed the door, Luna let out a large sigh. Okay, Vati said that I might not leave for a few days but does he truly know that?
When Germany came back, he brought some clothes and Hungary was with him.
"Um, I brought Hungary here if you need help getting changed," Germany said as he handed Luna the clothes. Then Germany left the room. Luna then attempted to take off the hospital gown but she was having difficulty.
"Lift up your arms, Luna," Hungary said. Luna lifted up her arms and Hungary pulled the gown over Luna's head. Then Hungary pulled a dress over Luna's head. Hungary then put a shoe on Luna's right foot and handed the other shoe to Luna. "I forgot about the broken leg for a second so hold the shoe please." Luna nodded then there was a knock on the door.
"Are you done, Elizabeta?" Germany called from outside the room.
"Yes, Ludwig," Hungary called. Germany then opened the door. He was holding a pair of small crutches.
"Here you go, Luna," Germany said, handing Luna the crutches. Luna attempted to stand up with the crutches but she had difficulty.
"Vati, the crutches are too tall," Luna said. Germany walked over to the crutches and adjusted the height.
"Here you go," Germany handed her the crutches and Luna stood up with them.
"Thank you," Luna said as she tried to make a step but she stumbled. "I need to get used to these crutches quick…" Hungary laughed.
"Don't worry, Luna, we'll help you," Luna smiled and continued trying to walk to the door.
Another chapter! Luna finally gets to leave the hospital! If you liked the 'Mission Impossible' thing, please review!
Translations:
"Franz, kaufen Sie bitte ihr etwas." Franz, buy her something.
"Aber Anneliese, wissen wir nicht, ihr." But Anneliese, we don't know her.
"Es wäre uns eine gute Tat des Tages!" It would be our Good Deed of the Day!
"Okay, für dich, mein Lieber." Okay, for you, my dear.