Caged Balloons - chapter 5
#6 of Caged Balloons
This is most likely the longest part I've written so far. It doesn't explain much but it is the start of alot of what this story will be based upon. Some of it didn't happen but I made sure to but small details of my life in here. This story is going to change pretty dramatically after this with alot of new introductions.
P.O.V. Helix
I awake to piercing pains in my chest. Well, it wasn't a dream. I see a little bit of sun crack through the window.
[Dae] I see your up early. How'd you sleep?
[Me] I don't sleep often.
[Dae] I don't think that's healthy Helix.
[Me] It's not.
I slowly get up and shuffle my way to the bathroom.
<I wonder if they'll let me take a shower or something. It's been a while since I showered>
I stare into the mirror until I get a fuzzy feeling in my hands.
<No. Im not going yet>
I take a step back and look around for a towel. I suddenly realize I don't have any toothbrush or a comb.
[Me] Dae! Can you go to the store real quick?
[Dae] Sure, what do you need?
[Me] A toothbrush and comb.
[Dae] Wow, you really lost track of time, huh?
I check my phone's clock and realize it's already been three days.
P.O.V. Dae
I carefully step out to the cold air and pull out my car keys. It's been a while since I've driven.
<I should be fine. As long as no drunk crashes into me>
I start the car and go along the free way. I turn the radio on a couple different channels but there isn't any good music. I turn the radio off and leave myself with the road and my thoughts.
<He's really lost track of time. I probably would've known that I've been on the couch the whole time. I guess he was knocked up that much>
I start to see a flicker of light on the road ahead of me. It starts to slowly grow bigger and brighter.
<What the heck is that?>
I pull over but the light stays in my vision even when I close my eyes. My head starts to ring and I slowly lose consciousness.
|Two hours later|
P.O.V. Helix
[Me] Hey Zach? Have you heard anything from Dae? He's been gone for two hours and I haven't heard nothing.
[Zach] He should've been back by now. He said he was only getting a comb and a toothbrush.
The house phone started ringing. I was closest so I answered.
[Me] Hello? Damien?
[???] Is this Zach?
A female voice came through the speaker. I didn't know what to do so I put it on speaker.
[Me] Zach! Some girl is asking for you.
Zach walked into the room nonchalantly.
[Zach] I thought someone it was important the way you called my name. Who is this?
[???] This is Dae's nurse, Abigail. Someone called 911 saying they found him in his car having some sort of seizure. I think you should come down here for more details.
Zach hung up and grabbed his coat. I got up as fast as my weakened body would allow.
[Me] Does he have epilepsy or something?
[Zach] No, we haven't had any family records of any illness besides scoliosis. We don't have time to discuss right now. We should get there, now!
I could see him get impatient has I tried bending down to put my shoe on. I couldn't do it because of the pain. Eventually, Zach got to anxious and just picked me and put me in the passenger seat of his car.
|1 hour 36 minutes later at LuvFuz hospital|
[Me] What kind of name for a hospital is this?
We started making our way to the front doors.
[Zach] He always hated hospitals so we try to get him into children's hospitals as much as possible. Luckily, this one has actual adult doctors. It's like half and half.
[Me] Interesting.
Before we got in, the doors slide open and out came a nurse. I guessed by the small stature that it was a chihuahua.
[Zach] How is he?
[Abigail] He is fine but can only remember what happened since the day he had his back surgery. He remembers what happened but can't recall names or small details.
[Zach] He doesn't remember me?
I could see tears start to form in his eyes. She waved her hand, signaling us to follow.
[Abigail] It's complicated. It seems he remembers who we are but it's more like remembering a stranger instead of a friend or family member. He said he saw a bright light grow brighter and brighter before he lost consciousness.
[Me] Thats odd. It sounds familiar.
I stopped at the realization.
[Zach] Hey are you okay? You look pale all of a sudden.
[Me] I'm fine. Where's the restroom?
[Abigail] it's down that hall and it's the second door the the left. We'll meet up in room 327. Just follow signs or ask for directions if you get lost.
I rushed to the bathroom and locked the door. I started to stare into the mirror.
<I didn't want to do this, but you've forced me to do this.>
My arms and legs started to feel fuzzy but I kept my stare. I saw the familiar white light start to glow and grow. I started to feel light headed but managed to stay awake.
<We can do this Helix. Only a couple more seconds>
Suddenly all my pain was lifted from me. My vision returned to the familiar two in the chairs.
[???] You finally decided to come back after all this time?