My eyes swept around the dimly lit room, there were sconces placed evenly around the room giving off a shallow light that thankfully didn't hurt my eyes, and the walls were made up of different sized and coloured bricks, giving the whole room the feel of an ancient castle. Six cots were laid along the long walls, separated by small bedside tables and a line of steel looking cabinets lined the back wall. I was obviously in the infirmary, and was currently the only person in there, making the space look far too big, and slightly scary.
Before I could frighten myself anymore I heard two pair of heels, staccato against the hard floor, heading in this direction, I knew my mamma was coming, and my heart suddenly felt a lot lighter, and all the tension evaporated from my tired limbs. Mamma's hugs always made my feel better, and right now it was exactly what I needed. I needed her to tell me she still loved me, and she'd always be there for me, and I knew she'd never fail me. The footsteps were getting closer, and louder, so I propped myself up on my elbows waiting for my mamma to come and make everything perfect again.
My mamma came around the corner first, followed closely by Neferet, but instead of heading straight towards me and scooping me up into her arms like I expected she just stood there, staring at me, like I was some familiar stranger, and I couldn't help but feel hurt and lonely, didn't she still love me? Neferet placed her hand gently on my mamma's shoulder but she cringed away from the contact like Neferet had just stung her. Neferets mouth turned down slightly at the corners as she studied my mammas expression, and I knew I couldn't just sit here and wait for her to make the first move, I needed her to no it was still me, that I was still here.
"Mamma, I'm scared." I said it as quietly as I could; not wishing to make a lot of noise, but my voice seemed to do the trick.
"Oh sweetie" she cried and ran towards me, and seeing her familiar face breaking into a warm smile, made the tears that had brimmed in my eyes since I first saw her by the door spill over and roll silently down my face.