Personally I even thought the IV thing was creepy, but it's only for two chapters.
Chapter 11
The dream faded, and medical machines beeped in the darkness. There was no pain, no need for panic, at least not yet. Tecna opened her eyes to see two familiar faces looking down at her, and one other face that was completely stranger to her. She went to move, but felt a pinning feeling in her wrist. She looked to see what it was, and was shocked to see an IV in her wrist, which was connected to a machine containing a bag of the potion Nurse Ophelia used before.
"What is this!? Who is this, what's going on?!" She panicked, she had been asleep for who knew how long, and was traumatized to see this when she woke up. Timmy was right beside her and went to calm her down.
"Shh Tecna, everything's okay, you're alright now." he replied softly, squeezing her other hand in reassurance.
"Timmy? What's going on? Where am I?" Tecna asked in a panic, she didn't know that the worst of her worries was over. The man that was with Timmy and Ophelia stepped closer to the bed, moving ever so slowly, not making any sudden movements so he didn't frighten Tecna. Unfortunately she was still pretty jumpy.
"Don't hurt me." She quivered suddenly, and Timmy got a little closer to her, to keep her calm.
"I'm not going to hurt you, my dear. I just want you to know what is going on. I am Dr. Marson, and you are in the Retreat Realm. You were sent here to get cured of this Emotia you have." the man explained.
"So, what is this in my arm?" Tecna asked, looking at her wrist.
"That, Tecna, is the IV that kept you from having the symptoms of Emotia that you usually have. It is the medicine that I gave you at Alfea." Ophelia explained.
"One night with that in your arm will help control your emotion attacks." Dr. Marson added.
"What is going to happen to me after?" Tecna asked.
"You'll stay here where we can keep an eye on you and help you fully recover." Dr. Marson answered.
"And Alfea and Red Fountain have already paid for it." Ophelia replied. Tecna and Timmy looked at each other and said the names of their respective schools in unison.
"And Timmy, since you're required to stay be Tecna's side, you have to stay here with no charge." Ophelia added.
"Then why would Red Fountain want to pay for my recovery?" Tecna pondered.
"I bet the other guys weaned Saladin into it." Timmy chuckled.
"No, they care about you too, Tecna. We all want you to get better." Ophelia replied, and Tecna smiled back.
"You must be starving by now, you've been out since 2:00 this afternoon. I'll get you something." Dr. Marson told Tecna as he went out of the room. Tecna tried to lay down as Timmy adjusted her bed. She felt like she was the center of attention, again.
"The worst is over, I've seen this place, you deserve something like it… with the exception of the hospital area." Timmy assured her.
"It's not even that, I mean, what happened to the witches?" Tecna asked, hoping her emotion attack didn't cause the girls their lives.
"They've been arrested, they're back in Light Haven now." Timmy answered.
"And the girls?" Tecna added.
"They were shocked to see you get rolled into the ambulance, but you'll see them in a few days." Timmy replied, "You can relax, nothing bad is going to happen here. We're here to get you better." Tecna relaxed from being so tense, but she was still unsure of what the Retreat Realm would be like. And how long would she stay?
"Here you are my dear, the food is imported from the finest realms in the magical dimension, and prepared by the finest chefs." Dr. Marson came in rolling a tray with a silver platter, beside it were utensils and napkins. There was also a fine glass of water beside it.
"I… I don't believe this. This is… five star resort quality. I'm not that important… am I?" Tecna was astonished, she had never been treated this special in her life.
"Of course you are my dear. Everyone here gets the same special treatment. Consider it… being rich for a little while." Dr. Marson could see in her eyes that she didn't feel that special, but he knew she was.
"Go ahead Tec, this is how every meal here is, and trust me, you deserve it." Timmy gave her a smile of approval as she lifted the lid with her other hand.
"Oh my." Tecna's eyes widened as the magnificent feast appeared from under the lid.
"Try it." Dr. Marson encouraged, and she took a small, curious bite. It was delicious.
"I knew you'd like it." Dr. Marson replied, "I'll leave you to eat and get some rest, you're still so fragile." he left, and Tecna looked at Timmy in curiosity.
"Timmy, what did he mean by that?" she asked.
"He just meant you need to strengthen up. I mean, that last emotion attack took a lot out of you." Timmy explained, "He isn't trying to trick you Tec, just trust me."
"Alright." Tecna took another bite of the marvellous food that was brought to her. She had to admit that the Retreat Realm was sort of like being royalty. After she ate, Timmy rolled the tray to the side and adjusted her bed to let her sleep some more. She lay down, only knowing that Timmy would stay be her every second, and everyone else here would take extra good care of her.
So, how is this chapter?
