Page 32 of Magical Sass for Three
“You’re a doctor,” Hanna said. “Can’t you do anything to help her?”
“She won’t make it to the hospital. It has to be you?”
“Me? I don’t know how to help her.”
“Yes, you do,” he said. The doctor held a confidence that Hanna didn’t feel herself. “I watched you help your sister in the hospital. Use your magic to heal her.”
“That wasn’t the same. She wasn’t near death. What if I kill her this time?”
“This isn’t any different,” Linc said. “You have to be the one to save her.”
“You can do it, Hanna.” Derek rubbed circles on her back, encouraging her on.
Kyro’s hand joined his. “We have faith in you.”
She felt strong with their support as the words came to her:
Goddess of all love, life, and spirit that binds,
Return breath complete body, soul, and mind.
Give blessings to one where innocence stems
Return back full vigor where the living helms.
Use all magic and power that pours out of me
And restore one pure of heart to where life may be.
Hanna waited for what felt like an eternity. Then her sister breathed in deep before evening out her breath.
“Mari Bug?” Hanna stroked her sister’s hair.
“Hanna?” Riana’s eyes searched around until she found Hanna.
“You’re okay.” Relief filled Hanna’s soul, and she finally felt like the world was right again.
“I’m okay,” Riana said. “Just sleepy.”
Hanna smiled. “Sleepy is good. Don’t do too much of it. Not sure how many times I can bring you back from near death before it wears on me.”
“Can you do me a favor?” Riana asked, holding Hanna’s hand.
“Anything.”
“Stop calling me Mari Bug.”
Laughter poured out of Hanna, which felt like a weight lifted. “I’m not making any promises on that one, but we’ll argue about it later.”
Sleep actually sounded good. “I think I may need to lie down for a bit,” Hanna said.
“Hanna?” Derek. “Are you okay?”
“Tired,” she said. That was the last thing she remembered before passing out.
