#1188

Prototype reveal or something, so spoiler 👇

Cure Wing from Hirogaru Sky! Pretty Cure

“He’s right in here.” Doctor Evelyn walked Eleanor into her twin brother's room. Theodore looked over at her, his face lightening up. “Ellie!”

“Theo!” She runs over and hugs him.

“Please be gentle, he’s still weak.” Doctor Evelyn pulled Eleanor back.

“Sorry, Doctor Evelyn.”

“It’s just Evelyn, you silly goose. It’s Doctor McKabe.”

“Can we just call you Evelyn?” Theodore asks. The Doctor nods.

“You kids enjoy your time.” Evelyn leaves them alone.

“Did you get me a new story?” Theodore asks, his sickly skin makes him look like a ghost.

“Of course I did!” Eleanor reaches into her backpack and pulls out a few books, setting each one on the tray in front of her brother.

He’s been like this for a little over a year….

Theodore has something called a brain tumor, which is where this big bump is squeezing his brain. It’s a bad hug. He has to live in the hospital now with all kinds of medication he has to take. He’ll never get to have any friends, play in the mud, or grow up.

Evelyn told Eleanor that Theodore won’t make it to his 11th birthday. The worst part? That was only a few months away. “Ellie?” She looks up from the floor. “Are you okay?”

“I just want to find worms with you again.”

“We can’t find worms here. The grass is fake.” Theodore smiles at her, coughing violently.

“Do I need to go to Evelyn?” Eleanor jumps up from the chair.

“No… I have a button that calls her. I just… need a nap. Can I take one?” Theodore’s eyes start to sink, the bags under his eyes make his face look like a skull.

Eleanor grabbed her twin's hand. “I’ll stay right here.”

Theodore’s eyes close, his breathing becoming soft. The rubber duck bandanna covered his bald head, before he was in the hospital he had fluffy blonde hair. His body is thin and bony, and all he wears is a hospital gown.

The reason they’re here is because of Theodore. As soon as their parents found out that he had a brain tumor they dumped the two of them off at Playcare. They had the money to take care of him, but they just didn’t want to. Eleanor doesn’t mind being here, just as long as she gets to see her brother.

Tears fall down her face, her fingers interlocking with her brother’s weak hand. What’s it going to be like when he’s gone?

No one to share her birthday cake with.

She’ll grow up all alone with no one by her side.

No family will be left to keep her company.

It’s going to feel so lonely and empty.

Eleanor lay her head on the bed and started crying. She couldn’t stop the tears, she couldn’t stop the fear.

She felt a gentle touch on her hair. Eleanor looked up and saw Theodore smiling at her. “Don’t cry, I’ll get better.”

“It’s just not fair.” Eleanor wipes away her tears. “It’s not fair! Why did this happen?”

“I don't know. But I’m going to win! Then… then we’ll find all of the worms we can get!”

Eleanor hugs him, never wanting to let go. She wipes her nose. “Why should we wait?” Eleanor stands up and opens up the door. “We could explore the hospital!”

“Are we sure this is a good idea?” Theodore asks.

“It will be quick, and we’ll get you right back to your bed!” Eleanor runs back to Theodore.

“Yeah!” Theodore sits up. “Yeah! Let’s go explore!”

Eleanor helps Theodore up and walks him to the door. They sneak around the place, hiding from doctors and surgeons. Eventually, they found large places with glass, inside was a giant Huggy Wuggy. “Whoa… Theo, it’s a giant Huggy Wuggy!”

Theodore walks up and starts to cough. He grabs his heart and tries to cough. “Theo!” Eleanor catches him, his gasping body shaking in her hands. “Help! Someone help! Please I need help!” She tries to drag Theodore down the hallways as he starts to cough up blood.

Loud metal footsteps walk up to the two of them. Eleanor looks up to see a metal jester with a cicada body, long metal legs stopped in front of them.

“Please-” Eleanor chokes back tears. “-Help him! Theodore- He needs a doctor! I- I don't know what to do!”

The jester holds up his hands to cover his mouth. He looks like he’s thinking about something.

The mechanical jester picks up the two and runs around some corners until he finds a scientist with dark skin, her eyes like fire. “Oh, good heavens! What is that!”

“There’s no time! He needs help!” The jester’s voice was inconsistent, changing like someone messing with the radio. He gently lays Theodore in the woman’s arms. “I found him in the labs with this little girl. He was coughing up blood and she was crying for help. Please, get someone who can help him!”

“Theodore! Oh shoot! He’ll need to be operated on immediately! You stay here with the girl!” The Doctor runs off with Theodore. Eleanor’s vision started to become blurry with tears, her brother’s blood staining her soul. The jester set her down walking her to another doctor. “Take her back to Playcare, she’s seen-“

“1006 is on the loose!” The Doctor shouts as he grabs Eleanor’s hand. He runs, nearly dragging her behind him. The Doctor takes her out of the Hospital and back into Playcare. He checked her for injuries. “Are you okay? Did that creature hurt you?”

“M-M-M-M-“ Eleanor wasn’t able to get any words past her sobs.

“It’s okay, it’s okay. He won’t get you. Let’s get you cleaned up.” The man took her hand and led her to Home Sweet Home.

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This story was inspired by @mr-story‘s Catnap story and by The Real Jake by Scott Cawthon.