FOR eight days he lay silent, fighting for his life in intensive care.

Dannon Robinson was left in a coma after he was hit by a motorbike as he walked through a Hampshire town centre.

Doctors feared he might suffer permanent brain damage from the serious head injuries he suffered in the smash.

Yet the 12-year-old Star Trek fan has amazed medics and his family by taking the first steps towards a full recovery - less than a month after the accident.

Dannon is still in Southampton General Hospital but is now up and about and playing games with his dad Darren, who kept a round-the-clock bedside vigil as his son lay in a critical coma.

Darren, who has described Dannon as his "little miracle", says it is as if he has taken a "magic pill".

Dannon was hit by a motorcycle as he walked through Wells Place, Eastleigh, on March 22.

The Crestwood School pupil is currently receiving physiotherapy to help him get back to full strength but he is progressing well and is even able to walk a few steps.

Dannon said: "I don't remember anything about the accident, all I remember is a dream. Now I am building up my strength like the Hulk and I feel as if I could do almost anything.

"I really hope I will be able to go to Star Trek club next time it's on. I hope I will be strong enough to walk and go and see all my friends there.

"Having dad with me has been great, we play cards but he keeps winning so I have to cheat a little bit because I used to always win.

"I would like to say thank you to everyone who sent me get well messages, it is good to know that people out there care.

"I would also like to thank all the doctors and nurses who have looked after me and helped me to get better."

Dad Darren added: "He's my little miracle. He is doing really well and the doctors and nurses are really pleased with him. To have him back like this within a month is just amazing. It is as if he has taken a magic pill.

"We are still taking things slowly and he does get tired quickly but it looks as though we will all be able to still go on our planned summer holiday in the New Forest which we can all look forward to."