Everlasting dream (18+)

Author: jrell

Chapter 51 — Repeating those words



dodged the boy's attacks effortlessly
"Silvia, launch at me!" Aster yelled at the top of his lungs, hoping his voice would give her a hint on where to aim. He fell to the ground, and mud splashed onto his face — some even went into his mouth. The goblin had thrust his spear at the spot where Aster stood a moment ago, missing by a hair's breadth.
The goblin's eyes widened in terror, its mouth hanging open in a silent scream. Its limbs trembled as it staggered backward, dropping its weapon. After stumbling a few more steps, the creature's legs gave out, and it collapsed onto its back with a dull thud.
Aster closed his eyes and took a deep breath, filling his nostrils with the metallic scent of blood. He lay on the muddy ground, rain beating down mercilessly, but the boy's smile never left his face.

...

The sound of thunder rumbled overhead repeatedly, echoing throughout the entire forest. A bright flash of lightning briefly illuminated the trees, followed by another thundering roar. The heavy rainfall intensified, causing the trees to sway wildly and their branches to creak.





Aster's pulse quickened, his breathing becoming labored as panic threatened to consume him. 'How can I possibly fix this?' he wondered, forcing himself to swallow the lump in his throat.
taking a deep breath to steady his nerves,
"Remember that green, stinky mush Mom used to make for us from pine needles whenever we got a bruise or a scratch?" the boy asked, picking up the pot from the ground. The girl nodded silently, taking the pot from his hands. "We need to make it," he continued, "It should help prevent the infection... hopefully. Please use your magic and melt the ice, and I will gather the needles."



"Take the pot and pour it on the wound," he instructed his sister,
,
as she lifted the pot, carefully tilting it to pour the liquid onto her mother's thigh. Their mother's leg jerked violently, a pained whimper escaping her lips. "More, more, more," Aster urged her, observing the green liquid cleansing the wound. "Stop, stop.
" he said, glancing at the nearby fire. "Now, the knife..."
Clutching the cloth, Aster retrieved the knife from the fire and swiftly pressed the glowing blade against the open wound. A loud hiss filled the air as the hot metal burned the flesh. His mother's eyes flew open, and a piercing scream of agony erupted from her throat.












A moment of silence passed before Aster responded. "...so am I," he confessed, nuzzling his face into the crook of her neck.

"Mhm," Silvia nodded, her lower lip quivering as her chest ached with the weight of her emotions, tears streaming down her cheeks.
Please keep in mind that all medical procedures described in this chapter are purely fictional. The author has
medical knowledge or experience and has
consulted with professionals in the field to write this chapter.
Although the descriptions may appear believable, doing any of the described could be extremely dangerous and even fatal. In case of an emergency, always seek professional medical care for your own good.

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