The fifth floor of Avalen Care Hospital was shrouded in a heavy silence, broken only by the rhythmic, hollow beep... beep... of the life-support machines. Harsh white light spilled across the walls, making it feel as if time itself had frozen in exhaustion.
On the bed lay a seventeen-year-old boy named Viyen. His face was pale and still—trapped in a coma for two long years. He was lost somewhere deep within the slow, steady rhythm of his own breath, neither moving nor speaking.
The door creaked open gently, and a slender, composed girl stepped inside. Faint shadows lingered under her eyes, yet her footsteps were firm, as if she carried the weight of the entire world but refused to stumble. This was Anira.
She walked straight to Viyen's side, took his hand in hers, and sat down. For a long moment, she simply stared at his lifeless face... then, she spoke, her voice soft and trembling.
"Big brother... tomorrow, it will be exactly two years. How long... how much longer are you going to keep sleeping like this?"
The air in the room grew heavy with grief. Anira's fingers tightened around Viyen's palm, as if trying to pull him back to reality.
"After Mom and Dad were gone... I thought you would be the one to hold me together."
Her voice cracked, tears threatening to spill.
"But you... you left me all alone, too. Do you have any idea how much I miss you?"
Her whisper faded into the cold, sterile air. On the bed, Viyen's eyelids twitched ever so slightly—a faint flicker of life—but Anira didn't see it.
She rested her forehead gently against his hand.
"I'll be back tomorrow... just like always. Maybe then... you'll finally hear me."
She stood up, carefully placed his hand back on his chest, and walked out of the room, leaving the silence behind.
Scene Shift — Velaris Point Town | Evening
Anira walked briskly through the evening light toward 'Velaris General Mart'. Her routine was set in stone: the hospital, then the shop, then home.
As the bell above the door chimed, she called out, "Grandpa... I'm here."
Behind the counter, an elderly man with sharp, kind eyes looked up. It was her grandfather, Ranikar.
"You're back, my little moon? Tell me, did you visit Viyen today?"
Anira walked over and gave him a tired hug. "Yes, Grandpa. It was the same as always. He didn't move. He didn't say a word."
Ranikar patted her back gently. "He will wake up one day. He is strong... he won't give up on us."
A flicker of hope lit up Anira's eyes for a second, but she remained silent.
Scene Shift — Home | Velaris Old Township
Back in the Old Township, Anira entered her home and embraced her grandmother, Riyora. Even the wrinkles on Riyora's face held a warmth that could chase away the cold seasons.
"You're home, Anira. How was school?"
"It was fine," Anira replied softly. She set her bag down and the house settled into a quiet comfort... but outside, the sky was beginning to warp.
A strange vibration hummed through the air. White and black clouds swirled together violently, looking like an unnatural bruise on the horizon. The wind swept through the lanes of Velaris, making the trees shiver.
Anira stood in the garden, staring up at the chaotic sky. She was strangely calm, completely unafraid. The clouds churned, as if a heavy secret was fighting to break free.
Suddenly, a jagged bolt of lightning tore the sky apart with a deafening crash!
"Anira! Come inside!" her grandmother shouted, panic in her voice. "This weather isn't natural!"
Anira tore her gaze away from the storm and walked inside, without saying a word.
Scene Shift — Hospital | Same Moment
At the exact same moment, a sudden stir began inside Viyen's hospital room.
His body started trembling lightly.Behind his closed eyelids, a storm seemed to awaken.A smoky, black aura circled faintly around him—very faint, very unnatural.
The machine beeps grew faster.Rain started pouring heavily.It felt as if the entire Velaris Town was beating with a single heartbeat—Viyen's heartbeat.
The more his body moved, the harsher the rain became.Wind howled against the windows.
Then, Viyen's pupils shifted slightly.A few seconds.Then again.
The monitor beeped erratically—and suddenly his eyes opened.
At that very moment, the storm outside seemed to calm as if tamed by some unseen force.The harsh rain softened…slowing…turning into gentle droplets.
Only one sound remained in the room—"beep… beep…"syncing with Viyen's awakened breaths.
Night had fallen.The clock was stuck at 8:07 PM, and warm yellow light filled the house.The TV played softly in the living room, and gentle raindrops tapped the window.
Anira sat on the floor watching TV, hugging a thin pillow to her chest.Her grandmother, Riyora, was taking out plates in the kitchen.
"Anira, shall I serve dinner?Call your Dadaji too…"
Anira pulled her eyes off the screen."Yes, Dadi, just two minutes… after this scene."
Grandmother rolled her eyes lightly."Every day the same. Wait for the show to end, then eat cold food.Come on, get up now."
Just then, Dadaji—Ranikar—walked in, placing his shawl on a chair."What happened, my child? Lost in the TV again?How was school today?"
Anira went to him softly."Dadu… did you close the shop properly?"
He nodded."Yes, everything was fine. How are you? You must be tired."
Anira sighed lightly."A bit… And the sky outside was really strange today."
Grandfather glanced at the window."The weather must be changing. Sometimes clouds behave strangely."
Anira just murmured, "Yeah… maybe."
At that moment, grandmother called from the kitchen—"Come, both of you, dinner is ready."
The three were just about to gather at the dining table when—
Trin-trin-trin…The loud ring of the old landline echoed through the entire house.
Riyora flinched. "Who would call at this hour?"Anira quickly got up and ran to the phone, lifting the receiver."Hello? Who's speaking?"
A woman's voice came from the other side—a little rushed, a little anxious."We… we are calling from Avalen Care Hospital.Could you please connect us to an elder in the house?"
Anira's heart stopped for a moment.She immediately looked at her grandfather—"Dadu… it's a call from the hospital."
Ranikar quickly took the receiver."Hello, yes, tell me?Is everything okay?"
A few seconds of silence passed before the hospital staff spoke—"Mr. Ranikar?We need to tell you something… immediately.Viyen has regained consciousness.He has come out of the coma."
What had remained only a fragile hope for two years suddenly turned real, lighting up the entire room.Grandmother's hands trembled."What… is that true?"Tears filled her eyes.
Anira had barely heard the words when she screamed—"Dadu! Bhaiya woke up!!Bhaiya woke up!!"
She hugged her grandmother tightly, while tears streamed down Riyora's face.Ranikar hung up the receiver and said in a heavy voice—"Let's go… right now.Right now."
Scene Shift — Avalen Care Hospital | Night
The rain outside had weakened, but the air was still cold.The family hurried toward the hospital.Thousands of questions raced through Ranikar's mind—
As soon as they entered, Anira rushed toward Room 512.She pushed open the door and there… sat Viyen.Dim light fell across his face, his eyes open—but inside them was a deep emptiness.
Beside him stood Dr. Erelon.When Viyen saw Anira, a faint expression of confusion appeared—as if he couldn't recognize the girl standing before him.
She ran straight to him and hugged him tightly—"Bhaiya!!!You… you woke up!!You really woke up!!"
But Viyen's face…said nothing.No happiness, no pain, no recognition.Just—emptiness.
He asked slowly—"…Who… are you?"
Anira froze, unable to understand what had just happened.
Grandfather and grandmother rushed into the room—"Viyen beta! How are you feeling?Are you having any difficulty?"
Viyen looked at them, but there was no trace of recognition in his eyes."Do I… know you?"
The room grew utterly silent.A thin layer of tears gathered in Anira's eyes, and Ranikar gently placed a hand on her shoulder to steady her.
The doctor stepped forward."Look…Viyen is fully conscious now,but…"
His voice lowered.
"He has lost his memory.During the coma, he suffered extreme mental strain…His memories are not clear at all."
Grandmother panicked."But Doctor… he will remember us, right?He will recognize us?"
The doctor took a deep breath."It's hard to say right now.Memory can return slowly…or it may never return.But the most important thing—"
His tone became serious.
"Do NOT force him to remember.If you try to remind him suddenly or forcefully,it can affect his mind badly—panic, seizures, even a breakdown."
Ranikar looked at the doctor."So… we shouldn't ask him anything?"
The doctor nodded."Not for now.Let his mind stabilize."
With teary eyes, Anira sat beside Viyen."Bhaiya… I'm Anira…your younger sister…"
Her voice trembled.Viyen looked at her, confusion clouding his face—as though he was trying to recognize her but couldn't.
"I… don't know," he said softly.
Grandmother broke down crying.Ranikar held her gently.
For a while, the room stayed completely silent.No one knew what to say.
Viyen quietly stared at his hands—his face still empty, unreadable.
The doctor said calmly,"You can take him home by tomorrow morning.Just complete the formalities.He is physically stable,but mentally very weak."
Ranikar nodded."Alright, Doctor… we will take care."
Anira gently held Viyen's hand—unsure whether he would pull away or accept.He didn't pull away.But his eyes…avoided hers.
Raindrops slid softly down the window—no longer violent, just quietly falling.
A strange, heavy silence filled the room.And this night…was going to change everyone's lives forever.