Chaos Rising

Chapter Five

TWO ANGELS BOND

Casey sat on her bed reading when she could faintly hear her voice being called from a distance. The music coming from her headphones was so loud that she barely knew that her Mum and dad had been calling her name not until they entered her room and shouted her name further. “What is it Mum?” she said. She got no response and then she turned to look at her Dad and Mum who were smiling. “What? Why are you smiling?” Then they both chorused “Congratulations baby” You were admitted into college. Sitting shocked she screamed with joy within her. Then Rick, her Father said “One more thing baby”. Casey was lost. Showing signs of surprise she asked. “And what is that?” Kate replied “Your father and I got you a car”, she said, swinging the car key in the air. OMG! She said as she hugged her parents. She was so happy that she took the car key and wanted to drive the car. She ran outside and she was surprised to see the beautiful car that her Dad and mum had gotten for her. She took the key and started the car and wanted to go for a ride. “Have fun but don’t stay out late”, her mother called, smiling. She drove the car outside their premises which was at the highway and she happily drove her car playing the loudest music. She was at a very high speed having fun all the way so that she did not notice the girl waving at her for help not until she hit her with her car. After she had discovered what she had done, she parked her car only to see the Lifeless girl on the road. She panicked but she dialed her mum and told her what had happened. In a jiffy, Rick and Kate had gotten there and were happy that the police had not found out what their daughter Casey had done. They rushed the young girl to the hospital.

For six months, Casey had been worried that Astoria was yet to wake up after she had run her over with her car. She was to resume college but she refused when denied by her conscience. Her conscience could not just let her. Every day, she came to the hospital to check on this girl whom she knew nothing about. Neither her name, nor her family members, nor her place of residence. So she and her parents could not just abandon someone they brought to the hospital themselves.

There in the hospital, Astoria had not woken up, but it was certain that she was not dead. This was because all her injuries had been healed in just a month due to Wolf abilities which was astonishing to the Doctors and nurses but she had remained in coma for six months. Her brain refused to wake up for all those months, not until she received a visit from a total stranger who held her hand. After the stranger had left, she woke up due to the sensation she felt from the touch of the stranger. She looked around surprised at where she found herself but had no idea who she was. She wanted to stand up when a nurse saw her and in shock called the Doctor.

Casey was still home in her sober mood as she had mostly been for Six months until her mum came to call her when she received a call from the hospital that the girl had woken up. Rick, Kate and Casey hurried to get to the hospital and were happy to see the young girl whom Casey had hit on the road months ago. The doctors ran some tests and cross examinations on the girl and they found out that she had completely lost her memory and had no idea of who she was or where she was from. Luckily for the doctors and Casey’s parents, they found out that the name “Astoria” was a tattoo on her back. A tattoo her mother had given her.

Seeing that she had no idea who he was or where she was from, Casey pleaded with her parents that they take Astoria in and take care of her at least until she regains her memory. This was because Casey blamed herself for letting that happen to Astoria. Astoria was taken home by Rick and Kate who decided to help her because their daughter had asked. Due to the compassion Casey had on Astoria she extended her admission one year. Hoping that in one year Astoria would have regained her memories.

They all got down from the car and walked into the house. Rick and Kate sat down immediately and got into the sitting.

"Casey, you should take her to her room,to freshen up while I fix us dinner." Kate said.

"Ok mum," she said and turned over to Astoria and mouthed a 'let go' before leading her out of the sitting room. Cassy led her into the bedroom and went to mix a warm bath for her. She asked her to go into the bathroom to have her bath after mixing her bath.

Astoria walked into the bathroom but got confused with everything she saw. She saw a bathtub filled with soapy water and she just stood there staring without knowing what to do.

Casey waited for almost an hour for her to come out but there was no sign of her coming out of the bathroom. She had to go into the bathroom to check up on her. Casey gasped seeing Astoria sitting on the floor very close to the bathtub and was playing with the bobble on the bathtub. She smiled and walked towards her.

"Astoria, what are you doing sitting on the floor?" Casey asked her and she didn't answer, she just continued.

"Astoria, I thought I asked you to have your bath?" Casey asked again.

"I couldn't find any bathroom, but this is fun though." Astoria said while her glance was still focused on the bobble in the bathtub she had been playing with.

"Hmm," Casey exhaled. She noticed she wasn't used to the bathtub so she would set an example for her. "This is the bathroom, now watch me." She took off her clothes and stepped into the bathtub while Astoria just looked on.

"Come on, take off your clothes and join me." Casey asked her in. Astoria quickly took off her clothes and also joined her on the bathtub. "Now how do you feel here?" Casey asked, smiling at her. "Good." She mouthed and smiled.

They both stepped out of the bathroom with towels tied around their bodies and smiled like old times friends. Casey opened her clothes and took out two pyjamas and handed one over to her While she wore hers.

Astoria took the pants and put in her hands into the part made for her legs. While she wore the shirt like a skirt.

"Are you ready Astoria can we go and have dinner now?" Casey turned her glance to her.

"Yes I'm ready." Casey raised her brows at how Astoria was dressed and bursted out laughing and holding her stomach in the process.

"Come on Astoria, this is so funny." Casey continued laughing while Astoria stared at her and also looked at herself. After Casey, laughter subsided. She walked up to her and took off the pants she had worn like a jacket and also the shirt and helped her wear it correctly.

"Now, this is how it is worn, now you are good to go." She said,"Thank you." Astoria mouthed. "And you are welcome, so shall we?" Casey asked and she nodded as they both headed out.

Months had passed and it was looking like Astoria would remain that way with no recall of what her past life was like. Casey did not care at all because she already grew attached to Astoria who now was already more like a human. Her Wolf-like abilities had gone dormant due to her memory loss. Rick and Kate in turn also fell in love with Astoria whom they took in as their other daughter and took good care of. Casey was also very good to Astoria who she took to be her friend even more than a friend. She took her as a sister. She taught Astoria all that she needed to know as a human. She taught her the Alphabets and Math, and also how to dress- one that Astoria didn’t like as she developed interest in baggy clothes and did not really fancy fashion. Casey also taught her how to walk because she would always work on hind legs-one thing that Casey did not always like but usually laughed about. They had grown so attached to each other. They became two Angels in a bond.

When it looked like Astoria’s memory loss would be permanent, Casey suggested that her parents let Astoria join her in college. Casey waited for Astoria to take the exams and get admitted before she also resumed College.

Casey wanted Astoria to join her in history but it seemed Astoria preferred Theatre Arts. She seemed to develop an interest in arts especially dancing which she loved doing so much. She had love for all forms of dancing but took a liking in ballerina which she did excellently.

In college, Casey and Astoria were inseparable. They were like sisters even though their differences were very clear. Astoria was a blonde with curly hair and green wolf-like eyes, while Casey on the other hand had red hair with a freckled nose and a loud voice, one which was cons-tract to her petite figure. Oftentimes, people would complain about her voice and she would be hostile towards them. Astoria also would say jokingly “You need to lower the volume of your loud voice a bit before you cause an earthquake.” It is funny how Casey would wave it off like it was nothing because it was Astoria. That was how knit they were.