At the burial, a raven settled on the girl’s casket. In an instant, the crowd was struck silent, their words vanishing into the air…

Onyx’s frantic attempts to wake Mona, his determination to stay by her side no matter what. There was no logical explanation for what had happened, but they couldn’t deny the truth. The raven had been instrumental in bringing their daughter back.

Over the next few hours, Mona underwent a series of tests. The doctors examined her lungs, her heart, and her brain, searching for any signs of damage. To their astonishment, they found nothing.

It’s as if she’s completely healthy, one of the specialists said, shaking his head in disbelief. There’s no explanation for what happened. It defies everything we know about medicine.

Her parents sat by her bedside, listening as the doctors discussed her case. They didn’t care about the lack of answers. All that mattered was that Mona was alive.

They held her hands tightly, their relief palpable. As the hours turned into days, Mona grew stronger. Her appetite returned, and the color slowly came back to her cheeks.

Onyx remained a constant presence, perched on the windowsill outside her room. The nurses tried to shoo him away, but Mona insisted that he stay. He’s my friend, she said firmly.

He belongs here. The staff eventually relented, allowing the raven to remain on the ledge. His sharp cries became a familiar sound in the hospital, a reminder of the extraordinary circumstances that had brought Mona back to life.

Visitors often stopped to marvel at him, whispering about the strange bond between the girl and the bird. One afternoon, as Mona rested in her bed, her father sat beside her, his hand resting on hers. I don’t know how to explain what happened, he said quietly.

But I know one thing. Onyx is special. He was watching over you when we couldn’t.

Mona nodded, her eyes filling with tears. He’s more than just a bird, she said. He’s my family.

Her mother, who had been standing by the window, turned to face them. We’re not going to let anything happen to him, she said firmly. He saved our daughter.

He’s staying with us no matter what. As the chapter comes to a close, Mona looks out the window at Onyx, who tilts his head as if he understands every word. She smiles, her heart filled with gratitude and a newfound sense of hope.

For the first time in months, she feels like the darkness that had consumed her is beginning to lift. Onyx caws softly, a sound that seems to say, I’m here. I’ll always be here.

The morning sun streamed through the window of Mona’s room, casting a warm golden light that filled the space with a sense of renewal. It had been a week since her miraculous recovery, and the events of the funeral and her revival still lingered heavily in her parents’ minds. The doctors had eventually discharged her, baffled by her condition but confident that she was in perfect health.

Mona, however, knew the truth. She owed her life to Onyx, the raven who had refused to give up on her. Back home, things felt different.

The house seemed brighter, the air lighter, as though the oppressive shadow of despair had finally lifted. Her parents were more attentive than ever, always checking in on her, asking how she felt, and making sure she had everything she needed. At first, their hovering had been overwhelming, but Mona quickly realized it was their way of expressing relief.

They had almost lost her, and now they were determined to hold on tighter than ever. Onyx had become a permanent part of their family. He perched on the back of the living room chair during meals, occasionally cawing as if to join the conversation.

Her father, initially skeptical of keeping a raven in the house, now treated Onyx with a newfound respect. He’s earned his place, he’d said one evening, watching the bird hop across the floor to pick up a fallen piece of bread. He’s more loyal than most people I’ve met.

Mona spent her days in the garden, sitting under the oak tree with Onyx perched on her shoulder. She often thought about the months of pain and loneliness she had endured, the torment from her classmates and the weight of carrying it all alone. But now she felt stronger…