World Of Shadows

Chapter 5: Critical Condition

The thumps of Baron outside the hospital was the only thing keeping Holly calm. Everything about Baron, from his cute looks to his soft fur keeps her happy. She was pacing the room asking all the people in the room whether Sam would be okay. No one would answer her as they were all also wondering what was happening. There were nurses in pink outfits running in and out of the room grabbing stitches, anesthesia, and more medical equipment.  Hours and hours passed as the nurses continued to walk in and out of the emergency room with more medication every time.  Eventually, one nurse came out looking for Holly. 

"Uhh is there a Holly here," The nurse asked.

"Yes! Yes! Is there a thing wrong, is Mister Sam okay?" Holly asked running to the nurse. 

"Well he is not dead, but it might be a while before you can see him. We still need to do final checks before we can give the go-to for you to see him." 

"Alright! I'll come back tomorrow!" Holly had a little bit of hope, and that is all a five-year-old needs. She ran outside and hugged Baron tightly. 

"Oh Baron, I wished we never went over to the cave. Then all of this wouldn't happen." Holly stuttered as she spoke. Tears began to run down her face and she climbed on top of Baron. The light of the sun setting shined on Holly's face. She laid on top of Baron and went to sleep. 

When the sunlight shined into her eyes Holly awoke. She yawned and rubbed her eyes not knowing what to do now. She slid off of Baron and walked over to the hospital when someone tapped her on the shoulder. 

"Uhh h-hello i-is someone there?" Holly asked turning around. 

"Just me, Frost, don't worry small child," Frost replied in a sad voice. 

"Oh, hello Miss, how did ya find me?" 

"Well, there was a trail of blood." Frost paused to recollect her thoughts. "And you have a humongous dog with you." 

"Oh yeah, that makes sense. Now if you excuse me I am off to see Mister Sam in the big scary white building." 

"You mean a hospital?"

"Yes! A hospital!" Holly began to walk off to the hospital when she turned around and walked back to Frost.

"Oh Miss, what does fuck mean?" Holly asked calmly.

"Wait for what? Where did you hear that?" Frost asked.

"You!"

"When did I say that?"

"In the big scary cave when we were all about to die!"

"Oh shi-" Frost stopped herself before she could finish the word. "Uhh, don't worry about it, now let us see Sam in the hospital." 

"Aww okay!" Holly skipped down the path towards the hospital stopping at the door. 

"Hey Miss, do you think Mister Sam will be okay?" Holly asked with a worried tone.

"Hopefully small child, hopefully," Frost answered. When they entered Frost began to timidly walk around the waiting room praying to whatever lord was up there that this person who just saved her life was okay.  One of the nurses came up to them to give them the news.

"He is alive!" The nurse said with a smile. Holly and Frost practically jumped through the ceiling when they heard that news. The nurse-led them into the room where he was being monitored and ask that they stay here and make sure no one touches any of the wires in the room. Holly immediately ran up to say hello, only to remember Sam is in the hospital because of her and Baron. Holly sat on a chair right next to where Frost was standing. 

"At l-least, he di-didn't d-die right?" Holly said trying to lighten the mood. 

"I feel like he would be better dead than alive right now, look at all of these wires." She paused for a minute when she looked at Sam's chest. "And those stitches." 

"So why are you here?" 

"What do you mean?"

"I never saw you with him before. I think it is kind of weird." Holly looked at Frost waiting for an answer.

"He saved my life, why would I not stay here to watch him?" Frost asked hoping Holly would be content.

"Yeah sure. Is he your boyfriend?" Holly asked giving a sly smile.

"What! No gross!" Frost turned away from Holly who was chuckling.  

"Fine." Holly stuck her tongue out. "You're no fun!"  Frost just laughed along with her and hoped they would move on from this topic. Then they turned their heads when someone spoke.

"Wow having so much fun without me. Such meanies." It was Sam who was chuckling to himself.  Holly ran up to him and began screeching,

"MISTER SAM I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE OKAY I THOUGH YOU FUCKING DIED OR SOME SHI-" Holly yelled jumping up and down so fast she looked like a blur.

"Woah calm down Holly!" He leaned over to Frost who was on the other side of the bed. "Where did she learn those words?"

"I have no idea, she just kinda, picked them up." Frost lied. 

"Yeah sure." He turned to Holly. "Holly I do not want to hear you say fuck or shi- again okay?" 

"Okay, Mister." Holly was now jumping a bit less. The door was flung open and three people walked in. They approached the trio and analyzed them. Frost immediately got out her bow and arrow, and Holly gave a very grumpy look. 

"Oh calm down Miss shoots-a-lot, we are here to help, and only on one condition." One of the people began placing some dust on him causing all of his wounds to heal completely. "You join us and save the world!"