Chapter 11
As Kuri was healing in the hospital, she had many visiters. Not only did Leon, and Chris showed up, but also Grandpa D and Count D. Kuri was smiling more but not really ready to speak yet. More importantly, the nightmares were over and she and D were catching up on old times. A month soon passed and it was time to get rid of the casts on her legs. Count D couldn't be there but Leon was. Leon held her hand. "Ready to get out of bed Kuri?" she asked. Kuri smiled and nodded. The doc started to cut the cast to free her legs. Once they were gone, he said, "Now since you were in here a month, you're going to have a hard time walking. We have theropy but do you know someone that can help you?"
Leon answered, "Count D at his pet-shop has a therapy room ready for her."
The doc said, "Alright." Kuri sat up and felt the floor for the first time since she's been in bed and smiled. Leon gave her a bag. "I got some clothes for you. I'm going to sign you out so will you be altight?" Kuri nodded. Soon the 2 men left and she got dressed.
After all was done, the 2 made their way back to the shop. Leon helped Kuri down the steps and placed her on the couch. "Guess who's home?!" He called out to the Ds. Count D went to the room and saw Kuri again. Kuri smiled.
Grandpa D said, "It's about time you are home." Count D smiled.
Then Chris came in. 'Onne-chan! You're home!' He ran and hugged her. Kuri hugged him back.
Then Leon got a phone call. He looked at the ID. "Aww man. Sorry but I got to get to work. See you later." Then he left.
Grandpa D said, "Well I'm going to get some treats. How about you talk to Kuri grandson?" He gently pushed D towards her.
D was about to object but he already left. "I swear I liked him better as a flying rat." Kuri giggled. Count D smiled at her small laugh and sat next to him. "But he is right. I'm glad you're home and again I'm sorry of what I said before." Kuri kissed his cheek and lay her head on his shoulder.
Chris said, 'Ewww mushy stuff. I'm out of here.' And off he went. Kuri rolled her eyes.
Count D said, "Well other then that I do got a room ready for you so you can walk again. After we eat would you like to see it?" Kuri nodded. "Oh and before I forget, the boy you saved the other day came by." Kuri lifted her head from his shoulder. "He's doing fine but I noticed he was a bit lonely. So he went home with a nice cat. He and his mom seems really happy. Would it be alright if they come over to help with your therapy?"
Kuri nodded. 'I think it'll be a great idea.' What she didn't know like Chris he heard her thoughts.
Then grandpa D came back in. "Got some treats. Got a low sugar one for Kuri." The 3 ate in peace. Grandpa D asked, "Sorry for asking this but before you went to 'that place' how was the village?" Kuri waved her hand in the middle saying 'So so'.
Count D asked, "Nearly gone huh?" She nodded.
After they ate, grandpa got a wheelchair. D said, "Now let me show you where we will do your theropy." Kuri was placed in the wheelchair and they took her into the shop. They soon came to a door wide enough for the wheelchair. Grandpa D opened the door and Count D wheeled her in. The room almost looks like the others but it has some equipment needed to help Kuri walk again. "Leon figured 1 hour or more everyday here can help you get strength back in your legs." said Count D. "What do you think?" Kuri smiled widely and gave him a thumbs up. "Perfect." Then a costumer came in. "Please excuse me." He left the room to lobby. T
hen grandpa D kneeled next to her. "How about we give him a surprise?" Kuri smiled and nodded. "How about you and I have secret lessons to have your voice back?" Kuri didn't know what to think of it. "Remember how you used to sing when you and D were together when you were kids?" She nodded. "How about we give it back to him? I know it's going to take time cause most of it is trauma but maybe this can heal both of you and him." Kuri was still thinking is she should do this or not. "Can you give this one night to think of it?" Kuri turn to him and nodded. "Great." He patted her shoulder.
Then Count D came back in. "Sorry about that. A young man came in and he wanted one of my tiger posters."
Grandpa D asked, "Did you give him the 3 rules?"
"I did but how long will they last I have no idea."