Ch. 6 Awakening
Pit awoke to the sound of a flute playing. Reminds me of home, he thought. He turned his head a little to see a girl standing in front of her window playing a song that sounded like the lullaby his mother used to sing him when he couldn't sleep. When the song was over, the girl took a deep breath and turned around. She smiled.
"You're awake! I wasn't sure if you would make it." the girl said, relieved.
"Who are you?" he asked. "Where am I?"
"I'm Dove. You're in my mom's house." Dove replied. "I gave up my room so you could recover. What's your name?"
"I'm Pit, captain of Palutena's guard." the angel answered, attempting to sit up, but failing to do so. "How long have I been here?"
Dove hesitated. She didn't know how to answer the young captain without upsetting him. Reluctantly, she said, "Three months." and quickly left the room. She didn't want to see his reaction. Dove stood outside her room and heard soft, quiet sobs. She wanted to go back and try to comfort him, but was afraid he wouldn't let her. She turned around and saw Spirit standing at the end of the hallway. Spirit motioned with her hand to go back in. "I'll get some food for him," she whispered. Her twin nodded and walked back in.
Pit felt useless and helpless. He wasn't able to save Palutena or defend his home. He turned on his side and sobbed quietly. He couldn't believe what was happening. First his home is attacked, then Palutena is being held hostage, and here is her captain. Saved by mortals and laying in their house with very little strength. He had barely survived the Hydra encounter. Pit was so caught up in his self pity that he didn't notice Dove walking back into the room. She sat next to him and rubbed his back. A short time later, Spirit walked in carrying a tray of food, placed it on her sister's desk, and walked out. I hope he'll be okay.
A short time later, Pit calmed down and looked up for the first time to see Dove sitting next to him. She smiled. "Ready to eat?" she asked. Pit rubbed his eyes and nodded. Dove helped him sit up and propped the pillow behind his back. She got the food brought it over to him. On the tray were small amounts of fruit, bread, and granola squares that looked like ambrosa squares. Everything was gone about 30 minutes later.
"Geez you ate like my siblings." Dove teased as she took the tray. Pit simply yawned and laid back down as his caretaker moved the pillow back to its orginal position.
"That food was delicious." he commented. Dove slightly blushed. "T-Thank you. You need to get to sleep."
The angel nodded and closed his eyes. The last thing that went through his mind before falling alseep was, Why do I sense a connection with her?