You don't have to read The Future's Past or Another World's Dimensions to get anything that's going on in this story, but if you want to go ahead.

"The surgery wasn't a complete success but it also wasn't a complete failure. We got the tumors out, but I'm afraid we were too late. We don't know how much longer you have left, all we can do is wish for a miracle. I'm sorry."

The sentence replayed in my head, turning over the bed I shared with Kai, tears start to run down the side of my face, dripping on the the gray sheets. Light from the bathroom peaked under the door, as Kai took his nightly shower. It was like this every night since the surgery, the caring ninja of fire would force me to eat, help me in the shower and sit on the toilet seat in case I fell or needed help. Helping me brush my teeth and calmly brush my hair, relaxing me. Then Kai would take care of himself, heating up the food Zane put in the fridge from dinner. He would take his shower, brush his teeth, and lie next to me until I woke up from pain or nightmares.

For days now I've wondered why Kai had stayed with me, he's more of my nurse than my boyfriend now. I'm not classified to be his girlfriend, missing the necessitates to be a girl, I felt like a adolescent in a Victoria Secret store. My sandy blonde hair had stayed which in my opinion was a miracle all on its own. It was all in vain, because not long from now, I would be six feet under. Always saying it casually Kai would slam his fists on the nearest table on or wall, yelling at me that I wasn't going to die. But I've heard him talk to the guys before, he knew I was going to die, but never confronted me about it because he knew it would only make me weaker.

The bathroom door opened, letting the bright light shine on me and the bed. Kai stood in doorway watching my chest rise and fall, a towel hung loosely around his waist. His sturdy chest and abs glistened from the water. Memories flooded my mind as I remembered the first time we did 'it'. That's when we found the tumors, ever since then Kai wouldn't touch me, no kisses, no hugs, nothing. I was surprised he still slept in the same bed as me. To this day I still didn't know why.

"I thought you would be asleep by now." He muttered walking the the dresser, pulling out a pair of boxers he dropped and the towel and replaced it with the red material.

"Sorry.." I turned towards Kai, the tears still slowly ran down my face, "I'm just thinking."

Getting under the covers, Kai moved closer to me, his hand lifted to stroke my cheek, but he stopped himself and let his hand fall to the bed. With the little bit of strength I had, I let my anger flow. "Why don't you touch me anymore?!" I sit up in the bed, the covers fall exposing my thin arms and legs. A purple shirt hung loosely on my shoulders.

Laying on his stomach Kai turned his head away from me, "Because the first time we had sex, we found your tumors, and.." Realization hits me like a Freight Train, "Kai, you blame yourself for this." I walk to the other side of the bed, kneeling down in front of him, I see the tears that got the sheets wet.

"Kai, my family is a very sickly family, we have low immune systems, and every woman in my family has had this. My mom got through it, my grandma got through it. And with you Kai, we can get through this, we can get married, we can have kids." I had to be the one who was strong, I have to tell myself that I'll make it through this, for Kai.

Kai's POV

"Ashley, we both heard the doctor. This time is different, they all got the tumors out before they could spread, but this time we were too late." I close my eyes, letting more tears fall.

Suddenly my lips are encased by something warm and wet. My eyes snap open and see Ashley's eyes closed, her hand runs through my hair, and my hand caresses her cheek. Pulling her on top of me, the kiss grew heated, my tongue slipped into her mouth. A moan rumbled in her throat, as her tongue fought with mine for access.

Pulling away she rolls to her side of the bed, wrapping my arms around her now bony waist. We both fall into a heavy sleep and for the first time in a long time, and Ashley doesn't wake up from pain.


The Next Morning

Sun flooded through the only window in the room, shielding my eyes, I sit up in bed, rubbing my tired eyes, I glance over at Ashley, but panic rushed through me when I noticed her side of the bed was empty. Wrestling with the sheets I jump out of bed, and run to the kitchen. Cole, Jay and Zane stood by the island, talking and drinking orange juice.

"Woah Kai, you shouldn't be streaking with kids on the ship." Jay joked pointing his index finger at me accusingly.

"No time, where's Ashley?" I noticed as I said her name they all sent glances of concern at each other, "Ashley got a letter from her mother, or in her words 'the woman disguised as the devil' and after reading it she got all mad, lashed out at Taylor and said she was going on a walk." Cole placed a hand on my bare shoulder, "I'm sure she'll be fine, it's good for her to get fresh air."

"That is correct, fresh air and nature has been proven to relax somebody who is overwhelmed." Zane spoke in a calm tone, boring me I turn to Jay who had a square box in his hand. Is that-?

"You need to be more careful where you leave this, I mean who puts an engagement ring in a bowl of fruit?!"Tossing this velvet box, I catch it and make sure the ring is still in its purple silk resting place."So when are you going to do it?" To distracting in the ring I don't know who asks the question but I answer it immediately.

"Soon, I want her to be Mrs. Kai Hughes before she-" I stop myself, the guys knew exactly what I was talking about. They all sigh is disagreement. I knew where this was going, we've had this talk before, I had this talk with the girls, but not Ashley. The all knew for a fact that Ashley wasn't going to leave us.

"Kai," Jay shakes his head, "Ashley will be fine, you two are going to get married, and heaven forbid, you two are going to have children that'll be just like you."

"Annoying?"

"Hotheaded?"

"No, ugly." The three guys erupt into laughter, clutching their stomach as I stood crossing my arms, anger boiling inside of me. Rolling my eyes I turn on my heels and walk back to my room. Luckily, I avoid the girls and make it back to my room. Opening the box again, I stared into the small diamond that lied neatly on a sliver plating, surrounded by gold.

I wanted, no, I needed to propose to her, before it all could abruptly end. Suddenly, an idea popped into my head, Ashley's mother doesn't know about her condition, maybe it would be nice to meet her mother before I pop the question.

Perfect. The plan was set and now all I had to so was execute it. This is going to work out perfectly.


Ashley's POV

"At least I don't think I'm better than everyone else!" I stomp off the ship with the letter in my hand from the she-devil. Can this morning get any worse?! Walking away, I let the sound of nature guide me through the forest that surrounded the grounded Bounty.

As I continue to walk, my legs become weak. My head starts to spin, finding a severed stump I sit down carefully. I regain my composure, I re-read the letter that became crumpled in my hand.

Ashley,

I know after you left you became happy, but you need to come home, now. I have exciting news! This Shuǐ Festivle, the mayor has chosen our family, to be betrothed to his next of kin. I know as well as you that Sarai shouldn't be the one to marry him. Forget your current boyfriend and bring honor to our family.

But, if you don't come home, you will forever be a shameful mistake in the Accorsi bloodline. Maybe by doing this, you could possibly make up for killing your little brothers.

-Your mother

Tears start to form in my eyes but I blink them away. There would be no point in my betrothal if I was expected to die soon. If I didn't go, my family would be exiled from Rapids, Sarai, Issac, Donnie, they wouldn't have a home.

A strong wind blew through the trees making me shiver, getting up I start to walk back to The Bounty, the walk was tiring, but worth it. Walking through the hallway, I manage to get to my bedroom before sleep took over me. Lying down on top of the bed, I close my eyes, wishing to wake up to a happy life.

Kai's POV

I'm standing in the Game Room, as I watch Ashley's figure, walk to our bedroom. Following her, I start to set the plan in motion, I pick her up from her sleeping state, and walk to the deck.

"We'll be back in a week." I smirk at my teammates, as I pull out my sword, I make it turn into my Blade Cycle. As I drive off, I pull Ashley closer to my chest, hoping for a happy ending instead of a tragedy.

This is set between the time Lloyd left and before he came back. Between chapters 14 and 15 of Another World's Dimensions. And yes, Ashley has Breast Cancer. Most of the explaining is in this chapter of her condition, but if anybody has any questions just PM me or leave a review. This should be between 3 to 5 chapters. Also, the short stories are set in chronological order. Hope you all enjoyed and review!