The fifth floor of Avalen Care Hospital was wrapped in silence, broken only by the faint "beep… beep…" of machines.White light spread over the walls as if time itself had paused out of exhaustion.
On the bed lay a 17-year-old boy with a quiet, still face—Viyen.Two years in a coma.Neither moving nor speaking, lost somewhere in the slow rhythm of breath.
The door opened gently, and a slender, calm girl entered.Faint shadows rested under her eyes, yet her steps carried a firmness as if she held the weight of the world and still refused to stagger.She was—Anira.
She walked straight to Viyen, held his hand, and sat beside him.For a few moments she simply looked at him… then spoke in a soft, trembling voice—
"Bhaiya… tomorrow it will be two years.How long will you keep sleeping like this?"
The air grew heavier.Anira's fingers tightened around Viyen's palm.
"After Mom and Dad left… I thought maybe you would be the one to hold me together…"Her voice began to crack."But you also… left me like this.Do you know? I miss you so much…"
Her words melted into the cold hospital air.Viyen's eyelids trembled slightly, but Anira didn't notice.
She placed her forehead gently on his hand and whispered—"I'll come again tomorrow… to talk to you.Maybe then… you'll hear me."
She stood up, placed his hand softly on his chest, and walked out of the room.
Scene Shift — Velaris Point Town | Evening
Anira walked briskly toward Velaris General Mart—her grandfather's store.Her after-school routine was fixed:first the hospital,then Dadaji's shop,then taking supplies home.
As soon as she reached the shop, she called out—"Dadu… I'm here!"
From behind the counter, an old but sharp-eyed man looked up with a warm smile.Her grandfather—Ranikar.
"Came, my moon? So, tell me, did you visit Viyen?"His warm voice carried familiarity.
Anira went to him and leaned gently around his neck."Yes, Dadu… same as always.He didn't move, didn't say anything."
Ranikar patted her back."One day he will wake up.He's our child—he won't give up."
Anira's eyes brightened for a moment, but she remained silent.The two spent some time talking in the shop, then she picked up some items and started for home.
Scene Shift — Home | Velaris Old Township
As soon as she entered home, she hugged her grandmother, Riyora.Even her wrinkles carried a warmth that changed the season.
"Came back, my Anira? How was school?"Anira simply said "fine," placed her bag down, and began helping in the kitchen.
The house held a quiet sense of comfort… but something strange was brewing outside in the sky.
Weather Transition — Strange Sky Formation
Suddenly, a strange vibration spread through the air.White and black clouds began mixing together as if someone had blended the wrong colors in the sky.
Wind rushed through the lanes of Velaris Town.Tree branches trembled.
Anira stood in the garden, staring at the sky—calm, completely unafraid.
The clouds churned as if a heavy secret was about to unfold above.
A sharp bolt of lightning tore through the sky—"CRAAASHH!"
Grandmother panicked and shouted—"Come inside, Anira! This weather isn't right!"
Anira looked away from the sky and walked inside without 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.