41 How is she? part 2 (1/2)

”She's.....” The doctor began, but stopped then slowly exhaled.

”It's not going well.”

Snow let out a shaky breath. Tears was on the brink of her eyes.

”The details.” Nate snapped. He stood up to be the same height as the doctor, while Snow stayed seated.

”Yuna is in a very bad condition. Her burn marks are severe, but there is something that we found on her skin. The tests shows that it looks like a barrier of some sort.”

Snow's head snapped up.

”If it's a barrier, why didn't it protect her?” Snow voiced her thoughts.

”It did, because if it weren't for that barrier, she would certainly be dead now. Yes, she still got hurt, but it still saved her life, in some ways. It bought her more time.”

”What!? What do you mean with it bought her more time?” Nate asked. Snow also stood up, her hands were shaking so badly that Nate had to take her hand to try and steady it.

”I know it may seem hard for you, but there is still a chance that she'll survive.”

”Survive what?” Snow asked softly.

”The coma.” The doctor said looking away.

Snow breathed in sharply, and a tear slowly slid down her cheek.

”How serious is the coma?” Nate asked.

”Its like any other coma, it can take years to wake up from.”

”I don't care, what's the chance of survival? You said there is still a chance, so what is it?” Nate snapped. He is trying to remain calm for Snow's part, but his temper is running low. Part of the reason is because of the lack of sleep. They've been sitting here for over five hours.

”fifteen percent.” The doctor answered.

Snow gasped and her knees gave in. Luckily, because Nate held her hand, he could easily catch her before she could fall. He gently held her in his arms before he set her down on the chair. Nate stood up again. Tears were streaming down Snow's face, one could see she was desperately trying not to cry, but the pain must've been too much for her.

”How is that even a chance of survival!? That is nothing, Yuna might as well be dead!” Nate yelled.

”Yes I know, but it's better than nothing.” The doctor said, trying to calm Nate down.

”Are you kidding me? Fifteen percent is hardly something.” Nate scoffed.

”I know, but maybe with the barrier around her, the chances might increase.”

”Really? And how is that?” Nate snickered.

”It's magic and power, it could mean anything.” The doctor said, it seems that he is getting irritated at Nate.

”Right, yeah, that'll definitely help her.” Nate deadpanned.

The doctor wanted to say something about his comment, but Snow interrupted him.

”Isn't there anything you can do?”

The doctors eyes softened a little.

”We are doing the best we can, but it's still early to see if it's helping her in any way.”

Snow only nodded.

”Why don't you go home and rest, you've been here a long time. We'll call you if there is any changes.” The doctor said before turning away, not waiting for an answer.

Snow hugged herself, while deep in her thoughts. Once in a while a tear would escape from her eyes, running down her face.