A figure was lying on a bed. Threads were wrapped around it. A machine was near, and his screen had regular signals. A man and a nurse were discussing, near the patient. " Her conditions are stabilized, but the doctor said that he doesn't know if the patient can wake up or not ". The man sighed while looking at the woman on the bed. A silver mask covered her face, while purple strands were scattered on the pillow. The director was slightly annoyed, since he lost a few important scientists recently. But he got angered by the successful escape of the two A ranked subjects. He absolutely needed to stricten the security system.
" Mr. Evenson, your daughter's conditions are stabilizing, but her brain seems to have received some kind of shock. So she'll be unconscious, until she gets it over ".
Joslyn held the small hand gently in hers. Her eyes were full of worry. The fact that she hoped to never see it, happened. Her past dragged her down. In fact she was so hopeful after seeing that one year passed without accident, after her adoption. The apparent calm period was broken.
" Mom, can I visit Lyn at the hospital ? Please, take me there, she's my best friend! ". A brown haired girl was pleading her mom, pulling her dress. The woman sighed, and agreed.
" Brother, can I pay a visit to Ashlyn? She got involved because of me. It… it all started for that spot taken…. ". Sinclair glanced at his younger brother. He was happy about the new friend he made, but it was also the first time he was caught in the middle of a fight. This idea almost made him laugh. His dear little sibling, was alway so composed, calm and indifferent, the model student….. was caught in a mess. But he was looking forward to seeing his friends, they must be out of ordinary.
So he approved Deven's request.
Two cars stopped at the same moment in front of the hospital. Esme and Deven looked at each other, then he proposed to go in together. Even though they've known each other for a few days, he was still a bit stiff and shy, when he talked first.
A group of people reached the room. Esme immediately cried out her friend's name, seeing her unconscious. She ran to her bed. A middle aged woman smiled at her, " you must be Esm, right ? ". " Yes, aunty. ". Mrs. Evenson caressed her head, and shifted her gaze to the other people. Deven stepped forward, with a guilty expression on his face, " Mr. Evenson, I apologize for dragging Ashlyn in the fight. It's partly my fault, since it started because of me ". " Silly child, you don't have to be sorry. Little Lyn got in willing. Afterall, she acknowledges a few children of her same age. This already means that you're special to her, like Esme ".
Sinclair saw his little brother's eyes reddening and patted his shoulder to comfort him.
All the parents decided to leave the children together, and they went out for a small chat.
On the control screen, the lines were jumping at a faster pace.
A little girl was crouching near a bush, as if she saw something interesting. While she was focused, a figure suddenly sneaked behind her. It moved smoothly, covering her eyes with his hands. A childish voice sounded, " guess who I am ? ". The little girl had a puzzled expression, she turned around, but the boy stopped her. " It's not fair if you see me. First guess my identity, then I'll let you turn ". " You are brother ....s ". The boy's eyes lit up, as he was recognized, " You got me E....n ! ". The girl jumped in his embrace laughing foolishly.
Ashlyn opened her eyes and tried to get up, but as soon she realized where she was, she froze. Her eyes turned lifeless.
" Aunty, Lyn is awake, but there's something. She isn't answering us when we talk to her. She isn't even moving ".