Arthur opened his eyes a little dazed, his vision was a little blurry and it took him a while to regain focus; a few seconds later he could see again, and looking around he saw that Samantha's description was extremely accurate, which left him a little surprised and scared too. - Can she see what I do all day? - This idea struck him unexpectedly, sending chills down his spine, yet it also provided a comforting sense of security; knowing he could turn to her for help, and she would rescue him.
After comforting himself with this feeling of security he decided to forget about it and turned his gaze back to the window, looking out at the few visible stars and the waning moon he thought about everything that had happened today, he thought about the memories he had seen, the struggles he had seen, the loneliness and temptation he had felt, the comfort, the fear, but what stuck with him the most was the expectation. Even after he'd had an argument with Samantha the truth was that he still admired her, he doesn't know how, but he's sure that she got rid of a God and a demon, that kind of power was what he wanted, with that power he was sure that the scene he was forced to watch today would never happen again.
Arthur kept looking at the moon while various thoughts ran through his mind, he didn't feel the slightest bit like sleeping for the moment, he just wanted to get up and study a bit and thinking about it he thought he'd use his cell phone to research something about space, even though he knew it would be useless, he still thought it was worth taking advantage of his enthusiasm and just taking a look; looking at a cupboard that was in the hospital and remembering that in his sister's room there is a cupboard just like it for patients to keep their personal belongings, he decided to get up and look at his clothes that should have been stored inside, but when he leaned over, the previously clear image blurred again and he fell back onto the bed, attempting to look around, he lost consciousness while moving his head.
This situation continued throughout the night, and it was only when the sun was rising that he managed to sit up in bed, but his vision was still blurred from the effort. Arthur gave up the idea of getting up on his own and just sat there watching the sunrise, waiting for his body to improve. After about two hours, when the clock showed eight o'clock sharp, someone entered the room.
The woman who entered the room was of medium height, her clothes were all white except for her shoes, which were black, and looking at her you could see that she was a young woman, around 25 years old, her hair was jet black, and her eyes were a warm shade of brown. She entered humming a simple tune, and Arthur couldn't help but admire the nurse's voice. As he looked at her, he thought she was quite pretty and even considered that with her voice, she could pursue a career as a singer.
The woman who entered was startled to see Arthur staring at her and stopped humming, but after just a few seconds she smiled in an extremely gentle way as she stared at the boy lying on the bed. She approached and said as she placed her hand on the boy's forehead to check his condition. - Hello, my name is Julia, I'm responsible for you, how are you feeling? - She noticed he wasn't warm when she touched his forehead, yet she proceeded to the bedside and retrieved a thermometer from a drawer.
- I'll need to check your temperature, during the night you had a fever whenever I came to check on you. - She said with a smile on her face, but in her eyes, you could see a certain concern.
- Uh... - Arthur just nodded and held up his arm for the thermometer to be inserted.
- Beep! Beep! Beep! - After a few seconds of waiting, the thermometer indicated that the result was already visible. Looking at the result, the worried look on the nurse's face softened a lot and she smiled at Arthur gently again and spoke. - Your temperature is normal now; do you feel any discomfort?
- I feel pain all over my body, and if I try to get up everything goes blurry, sometimes I end up fainting. - After thinking for a few seconds, Arthur said what he had felt during the few times he had woken up during the night.
Julia, who had picked up the chart hanging by Arthur's bedside, wrote down all these symptoms and then scanned them into a machine next to her. After just five minutes, a sheet came out of the printer of the same machine she had scanned earlier. Julia, who had talked to Arthur about what had happened before he arrived at the hospital during this time, went over to the sheet and looking at it said to the boy while smiling. - The doctor on duty said it was the effect of a forced fusion, you'll be fine in two days, you should be discharged in a week.
- Forced fusion? - Arthur didn't have much knowledge in this area, everything he knew derived from occasional peeks in class and the library, so he ended up getting worried when he heard the term.
- Yes, it happens from time to time. - She was preparing a solution to help stabilize him a little, after finishing she took a syringe and filled it halfway, after checking the syringe she walked over to the IV that was connected to his right forearm, she then spoke while adding this solution to the IV. - This usually happens if they get in your way in the bonding process, as you did this around other people, this must be the cause. - Said the nurse as she finished applying the solution to the IV and then she helped Arthur take some medicine.
After making him take three different pills, she asked. - You need anything? If you're not uncomfortable, I'll finish my other tasks.
- It's all right... - Arthur, who was about to tell her not to worry, remembered what he wanted to do during the night and asked the nurse for help. - Can you get my cell phone? I need it to study a bit...
- No, for now you need to rest... - She was going to advise the boy to rest and recuperate, but seeing his upset expression at being denied, she couldn't bring herself to do it. However, she realized that allowing him to study while he was struggling to even stand up would only hinder his recovery. After pondering the situation for a moment, she couldn't help but let out a sigh before speaking. - I can turn on the television if you like, but... In your condition, studying is not recommended. - She paused and continued. - If your legal guardian allows it, you can study, but without your guardian's consent I can't allow it, I'm sorry. - After saying this, she turned on the television in the bedroom and put on a channel with children's programming so that Arthur could rest.
Watching the program Arthur was a little annoyed, he hadn't watched such childish cartoons for years, but now he couldn't do anything but watch a cartoon he didn't even like. Turning his eyes to the television, and seeing a program presented by finger puppets, he couldn't help but let his aversion to the children's program grow, and even ended up questioning the nurse. - I don't have a legal guardian who can authorize me at the moment! - Arthur ended up raising his voice, but thanks to this his vision blurred and he ended up propping himself up in bed again.
- Rest up little one, I'll ask the hospital to contact your guardian, there's no need to be so nervous. - Said the nurse with obvious concern in her expression, as she helped Arthur to lie down on the bed in a comfortable way.
- Didn't I just say that I'm not have a responsible? - Arthur was really down after this dizziness came over him, but it seemed that the solution and the medicine that the nurse had provided had helped. 'Well, at least I didn't faint this time,' thought Arthur as he smiled at his own situation.
Julia looked at the boy with a slightly strange look, which showed that she didn't understand what he meant, but after just a few seconds she remembered something, so she took a chair and sat down next to Arthur before explaining. - You don't remember because you were asleep, but yesterday, before nightfall, you and your sister were adopted. - Julia said this with a smile on her face as she stared at Arthur with a calm, gentle expression on her face.
- I was adopted?! - Arthur even tried to get up while asking, causing further confusion, and nearly leading to his fainting.
- Calm down first. - The nurse helped him to lie down again, with concern apparent in her expression.
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It took a while for Arthur's thoughts to clear again, and not waiting for his vision to become normal again, he grabbed the hem of the coat the nurse was wearing and asked. - I... Were my sister and I really adopted? - Arthur was extremely surprised by this news, and even a little worried.
- Yes, the paperwork is still in process, but everything should be sorted out by tomorrow. - She stopped talking and looked at Arthur. Seeing that he was calmer, she suggested. - If you wish, I can inquire with the adopting administration, as they may have the information. - Said the nurse as she held Arthur's hand to give him some comfort, to prevent him from getting upset again.
After hearing that he and his sister had been adopted, Arthur was silent for several seconds, and only when almost a full minute had passed and his vision was clear again did he move; Arthur turned his head towards Julia and looked deep into her eyes, after the bonding process Arthur's eyes were no longer light brown, they had become very similar to Samantha's eyes, they were a strong crimson hue, when he glared at the nurse with obvious hostility, she almost took a step back; In an attempt to ease the tension, she forced herself to smile at Arthur.
Seeing the smile on her face, Arthur's anger softened, but his concern for his sister still didn't diminish at all, so he couldn't help asking anxiously.
- My sister, how is she? Has she gone to live outside the hospital? Can whoever adopt us look after her? She needs physiotherapy every day, and she also needs... - Arthur spoke like a child, but his concerns were not those a child should have, which made the nurse look at him with a kind look mixed with a look of pity.
- They didn't give me the details, but I can take a look for you. - She said this while still trying to comfort Arthur and smiling at him. - When you were admitted, the hospital received a transfer order, so as soon as you're discharged you should be taken straight to your new address. - She said this while typing something into her cell phone. After sending a message, she put the phone away and continued. - I've been told that your sister is still in hospital, after you've been discharged the two of you will go together to your new home.
Hearing this, Arthur felt much calmer, but he still asked again. - Do you know who adopted me? Taking care of my sister won't be cheap... - Arthur said with obvious concern in his voice.
- I'll look, just a minute. - While she was answering, she took out her cell phone again and started typing something. After a few seconds of typing, she sent it and smiled at Arthur. - Just wait now, would you like something to eat in the meantime? - She asked as she stood up.
- Uh-huh. - Arthur just nodded and wondered who had adopted him.
After Arthur nodded, the nurse left the room, and Arthur was left alone. While alone, he stared at the cupboard containing his belongings, feeling the urge to go there. Instead of studying, he felt the strong desire to contact the orphanage and inquire about the situation, this desire remained firm for a while as he stared at the cupboard and after a few moments without realizing it a blue light bloomed in his eyes, it gradually took shape until the mark of a triquetra appeared in his eyes accompanied by a refreshing and cozy sensation that ran through his entire body, the pain and dizziness that he had been feeling until then began to slowly disappear along with the tiredness and even hunger was being eliminated; incredibly Arthur managed not to notice the sensations in his body, at the moment he was in a kind of trance as he stared at the cupboard.
Arthur had already given up on getting up and going to the cupboard because of his previous failures; however, despite giving up on getting up he still wanted to go to the cupboard and get his things, and this childish contradiction made him stare at the cupboard until something strange happened. Arthur was stunned to realize that the cupboard he had been staring at for so long was in front of him, there was only a finger's width between him and the cupboard, he was standing and there was no feeling of weakness, he actually felt strangely strong at the moment, much stronger than he had ever felt in his entire life and this feeling brought him instant confidence and happiness, he felt he could go anywhere, and this feeling made him forget why he wanted to go to the cupboard, at the moment he just wanted to test it and see if he could do it again; Arthur stared at the bed as he tried to follow what Samantha had told him and also the feeling he had had earlier, he stared at the bed for a few seconds before he found himself standing on his bed, seeing that he could actually teleport Arthur became exasperated and even started jumping on the bed while laughing.
While Arthur was celebrating the nurse entered the room again holding a tray with soup and some chopped fruit on the side, when she opened the door she was smiling and ready to talk to Arthur about who had adopted him, but when she saw the scene inside the room the smile on her face became forced and erratic, even the tray she was holding wobbled for a moment and she almost dropped it.
When he heard the cutlery fall to the floor, Arthur realized someone had entered the room. He stopped jumping and turned to Julia. Seeing her stunned expression, he scowled a little and ended up saying embarrassed. - ... I... got better - Arthur stared at her blankly after saying this. Julia was surprised that a boy who was exhausted and unable to sit up was jumping on the bed so energetically, but what left her speechless for a moment was the blue mark in his eyes, looking at that mark she felt a little instinctive fear, she had the feeling that that mark could devour her, the feeling was similar to that of a herbivorous animal when it encounters its predator, and this made her unconsciously look away from Arthur's eyes, as soon as she did this the disturbing feeling disappeared, then she put the tray on the table and looked at Arthur's face still avoiding focusing on his eyes again.
After observing Arthur's face for a while, it became clear to her that the previous symptoms had disappeared, and remembering the mark that was shining in his eyes, she realized what had happened and smiled at Arthur before speaking. - Congratulations! Your fusion was a success. - After saying this, she paused to think about something for a second, then continued. - You'll probably be discharged tomorrow; the doctor just needs to observe you for a day to make sure everything is okay. - After speaking this far, she reached into her pocket for her cell phone. After unlocking the screen, she was about to write a message, when she heard Arthur's voice.
- Well... You started it, the fusion only happens when you manage to use your soul to strengthen your body... - After talking this far, she frowned and looked at Arthur's situation again, and after pondering for a moment, she said. - Your fusion is well above average, as far as I remember it takes almost a month to make a fusion to the port of creating any characteristic at that level... - she commented as she thought about Arthur's eyes.
- So, I'm great, right? - Arthur was pleased and smiled at Julia while showing off a bit.
- Of course, I think that's why you were adopted by the principal.
Arthur was stunned as he listened to the nurse's words, even his proud smile got a little silly at the moment, it was only a few seconds later that he asked. - Did the principal adopt us? - He asked with a slightly doubtful expression.
- Yes. - Julia answered calmly, and after a moment's thought she said. - Her name is Clare.
- Clare? - Arthur felt that he had heard this name before, but as he couldn't remember it he quickly put it aside, after all, several people must have this name and he could have heard it anywhere; he asked for some more information, but Julia didn't know much, she just asked who had adopted him and passed on only this information.
After asking around for a while and getting no satisfactory answers, Arthur decided to give up and started eating the food Julia had brought him; After finishing, he stretched and started talking to Julia to pass the time. During this conversation, a helicopter passed close to the hospital and its noise caught Arthur and Julia's attention. They both looked at the helicopter not far away. The helicopter, which bore the symbol of the fire department, seemed to be going somewhere urgently and it didn't take long for it to be barely visible to both of them, who looked away to continue talking, however, at this moment, Arthur, who was turning his head, disappeared right before Julia's eyes.
Julia ended up being stunned for a few seconds when she saw that Arthur had simply disappeared, and she didn't know how to react, she just kept looking around the room; after several seconds she got up and took out her cell phone and made a call, while the phone was calling, she looked at the window, and at that moment she ended up looking in the direction that the helicopter was coincidentally, after looking at the scene in the window she ended up dropping her cell phone at that moment.
"This is already the second chapter where the last paragraph has disappeared when viewed on cell phones. To avoid this, I've decided to duplicate this message at the end of each chapter, hoping it will resolve the issue. If you're reading this, I apologize if it's intrusive, but it's a better solution than leaving the chapter incomplete."
Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!
Creation is hard, cheer me up!
I tagged this book, come and support me with a thumbs up!
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