Page 17 of Celestia, Year Four

"BiBo." She snuggled next to me, rubbing her face against my chest. "BiBiBiBi."

I smiled down at her and noticed Odion at the end of the bed. He wore a simple grey shirt and black pants.

"Sorry, Celestia. She's hyper when she first wakes up."

"It's okay. Morning, Odion. Uh… it's morning, right?" I wondered, wishing there was a clock in the room.

"It's mid-afternoon on the light side. It's kinda always night here. Or well… dark," Odion explained.

I nodded in understanding and decided I should get up. Holding Momo to my chest, I sat up and placed her in my lap. Once I knew she wouldn't fall, I outstretched my arms and sighed.

"Wow. I feel much better," I admitted. "How long have I been asleep?"

"Since we last spoke? I think three days," Odion casually replied.

I stared at him blankly before my eyes grew wide. "THREE DAYS?"

"BIBO!" Momo replied, lifting her hands in excitement.

I looked down at her and she stared up at me happily. I glanced at Odion who sported an amused grin on his lips.

"Momo thinks you're playing a screaming game. To answer your question, yes. It's been three days since you first woke up. In total it's been two and a half weeks since you arrived in the Dark World."

"Two and a half weeks?!"

"BIBO!"

I glanced back down at Momo and sighed.

"I'm not actually playing a game, but I’m glad you're having fun," I admitted and began to stroke her head.

She started to sing quietly now, and I returned to the current dilemma.

That means I've been gone for almost three weeks? The guys are going to freak the fuck out. Oh no, Arielle! She's going to think I died or something. What about Mother? My dads? Everyone is going to freak.

"They know you're still alive," Odion announced, and I gave him a confused look.

"What do you mean they know? How?" I questioned.

Odion shrugged. "They just do."

A quiet giggle came from the doorway and we turned to see Esme with a black tray of food.

The scent of coffee tickled my nose, making me forget my question for a few seconds as I stared at the black mug with anticipation.

My precious.

Odion sighed and shook his head. "You have a serious addiction to coffee."

"I do not." I pouted my lips and Esme walked over to the left side of the bed where Odion was sitting.

I lifted Momo off my lap to make space for the tray, crossing my legs and sitting up a bit straighter before lowering Momo onto my crossed legs.

She reached out for some grapes and Odion raised an eyebrow at her. "Momo."

"BiBo?" She paused and lifted her head to look at me innocently.

I grinned and nodded my head. "It's okay Momo. I'm gonna drink my coffee first before eating. You can have some."

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