@WickAdelina was up and pacing before the sun had even crested the tree-tops. She had gotten very little sleep and it was evident in the bags under her eyes. She wrung her hands, not able to keep still as she anxiously awaited her father and brother. Orren hadn't really told her what had exactly happened to Ciel so she was worried it was something terrible. The second Orren called up to her to let her know her family was here, Adelina was out the door and practically sprinting down the steps. She hovered nearby as Orren carried her father up first and then returned for her brother. Once everyone was settled, she checked in on her father first, who had fallen asleep soon after being brought upstairs. She conversed with the doctor nearby and was told the extent of Ciel's injuries. A broken leg, some bruised ribs and a bruised back. He would be bed-ridden for quite a while but the doctor believed her brother would make a full recovery.
She crossed the hall and stopped at the door across from her own and quietly opened the door, peeking inside. Ciel's bright green eyes, the same color as her own, stared back at her from the bed. Adelina slipped inside and shut the door with a soft
click, padding to the bed and staring down at her brother. He gazed up at her, noting the dark circles under her eyes before he sighed and opened his arms.
"I still have a side that's not hurt, climb in." Gingerly, Adelina laid down next to him, carefully resting her head on his shoulder. His arms wrapped around her and he sighed, body relaxing. All was quiet for a moment before Ciel spoke.
"I missed you Lina." He said softly.
"I've missed you too Ciel." Ciel ran his fingers through her hair, the soothing motion relaxing her. Sometimes Adelina wondered who took care of who.
"Did you check in on father?" Adelina nodded, being careful not to jostle his shoulder.
"I did, he's resting comfortably with the doctor right by his side. I'm...glad you're okay. I had feared the worst." "And you didn't get a good nights rest." Ciel commented, Adelina smiling sheepishly. The two went quiet again.
"Will you sing to me?" Ciel inquired softly. Adelina raised up slightly to look at him. He hadn't requested for her to sing to him ever since...
She shook the memory from her mind and smiled.
"Of course! Any requests?" Ciel shook his head and Adelina lapsed into thought. Once she had a song picked out, she rested her head back down and began to sing softly.
"
Cast away your worries, my dear
For tomorrow comes a new day
Hold to me, you've nothing to fear
For your dreams are not far away
As you lay your head and you rest
May your dreams take over my love
For your destiny lies above
Though the world is cruel
There's a light that still shines
In the darkest days of our lives
When all hope seems lost
And you can't find your way
Think of me as you look to the sky"When the lullaby drew to a close and her voice faded away, she could feel the steady rise and fall of Ciel's chest, signaling he was fast asleep. She gently slipped from the bed and exited the room quietly. She heard the sound of giggles and followed the sound downstairs, finding Orren playing in the ballroom with a little girl. Adelina smiled, leaning against the door frame as she watched.
Ariamis
ChronoBovino
