This will probably be a two shot Auslly romance and angst story. Don't worry, the story will be an Auslly happy ending, no question of that cause Auslly is like literally my heart and world. That and of course Austin and Ally are a meant to be, fairytale couple so there is no question that they will be together forever. Warning: Auslly gushiness and fluff.
I don't own anybody but the people I make up and the plot. Don't sue.
November 3rd
Everyone have had that feeling at least once in their lives; the feeling of something bad, really bad, will happen at one point during the day and if you get out of bed, the bad news will hit you in your face all at once and knock you off your feet. Austin Monica Moon should have listened to that little voice inside his mind telling him to snuggle deeper into his covers and shut out the world for as long as possible cause what is coming up next, he won't be prepared for.
Instead he practically bounced out of bed, into his clothes and downstairs all the time singing at the top of his lungs as he danced his way into the kitchen. Only to stop short when he noticed his parents were talking in hushed but serious tones which stopped the minute he walked into the room but anxious "how are we going to tell him?" and "you should tell him. No you" looks were exchanged between them as Austin was ushered to a chair by his mom.
"Good morning honey. How did you sleep? You looked so peaceful and cozy when I checked on you. Like a little baby, my little baby, all safe, sound and healthy." Mimi Moon fussed and fretted at her son even more then usual, played with his hair and picked at his shirt, all while not looking at him like she was hiding something big from him. His dad wasn't looking at his son either as he placed a plate of pancakes still streaming hot in front of Austin and sat down keeping his gaze on Austin like if he looked away he would disappear.
"Ok so what is going on? Why are you guys acting like this? Whatever it is, just tell me. Gheesh from the way you two are acting, it is like someone is dying. OMG please tell me gramps and grams is ok. They are ok, right? I am not ok, right now I am a boy who is really weirded out right now by the looks you guys are giving me so tell me already." Austin told both his parents as he gave them a "I am going to talk really slow cause I am freaked out right now" look while pouring syrup over his pancakes.
One more look at each other and reaching for each other's hands, Mimi and Mike looked lovingly yet consolingly at their son as Mimi opened her mouth: "No honey. Gramps and grams are fine, more then fine, healthy as ever. There is no easy way to say this so I am going to say it straight out. Sweetheart, last night on the way home from tutoring, Ally got into a very serious car accident; a girl was either texting or putting on her make-up something like that so she sideswiped Ally. That hit spun Ally's car into another lane where a van rear-ended her causing her car to go barrelling into the siderails. She is in intensive care after an all night surgery to repair her immense injuries, Penny just called us while you were still sleeping to tell us"
Austin didn't have to hear anything that was being said to him, all he heard was Ally was serious injured and in intensive care before he rushed to the bathroom to upchuck bile until his stomach muscles became sore and he was just dry gagging. He collapsed beside the toilet, arms wrapped around his knees, rocking back and forward, shuddering and bawling his eyes out.
All he could think about was the fact that his Ally, the girl he had fallen head over heels in love with since "did you not see the "do not play the drums" sign?", one of his best friends, his songwriter and the person who truly understands his love of music that was so deep that it was a huge chunk of him as a person, could be close to death and he was just finding out about her injuries now.
That last thought made him feel more bile come up so he once again hunched over the toilet, still bawling his eyes out. "Austin, honey. Oh baby doll, sh sh, Ally is a fighter. I know she will survive her injuries, she is fighting her hardest right now and will continue to fight until she wins her battle of health. She loves too many people and has too much life to live to give up. Try to calm yourself down and then we will go and see your girl." Mimi Moon came into the room, wrapped her arms around her son's shaking shoulders and pulled him into her arms like she did when Austin was a little boy and just held him while he bawled like a baby while kissing his hair and stroking his back.
"Mom! How is it going to be ok when an angel is seriously hurt, maybe close to going back to heaven? I should have been there in the car to protect Ally. I should be the one in the hospital seriously hurt with Ally as my nursemaid taking such caring, supportive and loving care of me. I failed her, I promised her and myself the day we met that I would protect her from any and all harm that comes her way.
There will never be any marks on her beautiful, porcelain skin that looks so smooth and soft that it begs to be touched or in her too big for her small frame, caring, loving and sees the good in everyone heart. I am never going to forgive myself that Ally is seriously hurt because I didn't do my job" Austin sobbed into his mom's arms; not caring that he had spilled his love for Ally to the wrong woman or might look like a whiny, drama queen cry-baby, he was that grief-stricken.
"Aww sweetheart. As sweet, romantic and heroic as the idea of you being Ally's sworn protector and knight in shinning armour is, I knew that Ally and you were in love the minute you came home and gushed about the young lady you had met that day, Ally wouldn't want to feel like a damsel in distress who needs a man around all the time cause she can't take care of herself. As you already know that isn't the young lady you know and love so there is nothing to forgive you for. All you can do is be there for Ally, physically and emotionally during this difficult time with your love, care and friendship." Mimi crooned as Mike motioned with the keys that he was ready whenever they were to go to the hospital to which she nodded her understanding.
The car ride was reasonably quiet except for the quiet sniffles and blowing of a nose from the backseat as Austin mournfully gazed out the window, chin in hand wishing the car could fly over the other slower cars, he just wanted to see his Ally and then he will never ever leave her side, the doctors and Mr and Mrs Dawson will have to drag him away with a fight. Once at the hospital, Austin didn't wait for the car to stop before he ran full speed, thank goodness for the mile run Coach Miller insisted everyone run practically every day cause when he finally arrived at the intensive care unit he wasn't out of breath.
Mrs Dawson was sitting outside a room, reading a magazine but she looked up when she heard his sneakers squeak on the clean and shinny floor. It only took a "Come here sweetheart" with open arms to have Austin run full force into her arms, tears already coming to his eyes once again. They stood there for a couple of minutes, Austin just holding tight to Ally's mom silently crying into her shoulder, before Penny moved out of the hug and nodded her head towards the door to the room. "Go on Prince Charming, your Sleeping Beauty awaits you for her true love kiss that is suppose to wake her up.
So if you can use your power of love to wake Ally up from her coma and heal her injuries, us mere mortals who love her would be very grateful to you." she said with a mixture of love, teasing and maybe a little hopeful that a kiss from Austin would go a long way to heal her daughter as she gave him a little push through the door. Not even a deep breath in and out and the mantra of "no matter what Ally's injuries are and what she looks like, she is still your Ally, the woman you love" could prepare Austin for what was in front of him.
Ally had always been petite and delicate looking. Austin had always loved that fact about Ally, whenever they hugged, it was like her lithe body had been designed to fit perfectly in his arms, like she had been made just for him. But she looked even more fragile and small in the hospital bed, her head was fully covered with a white bandage that was already starting to show some red spots where blood was coming through, cuts, bruises and welts all over her proclein skin and tubes of every size and thickness coming out from her arms as well as a big tube down her throat to breathe for her.
Austin instantly rushed forward dragging a chair over to the side of the bed, gingerly took the hand closest to him, making sure that he was careful of the tubes coming out of it, and started to rain kisses on it as he whispered: "Hi gorgeous. I don't care what my mom said; I should have been in that car with you. I should have somehow protected you. I should be the one hooked up to all these machines fighting for my life. None of this should have happened to you, you are too innocent, sweet and beautiful for this world and in no way should an angel like you ever be hurt, whether it be emotionally or physically, not with Austin Moon as your protector.
Ok Ms Dawson, you listen to me, you gotta fight with all the strength and energy that you have in your body and get 100% better soon. There is a lot of people who love you; your parents, Trish, Dez and of course me, and who would be lost and beyond sad, half a person with an incomplete life and depressed without you in their lives. You are the light of my life, the reason I get out of bed in the morning with a smile and eagerness to what the day has in store for me, love songs constantly playing in my head all day and everything I see, hear, taste, smell and touch reminds me of you.
Every moment we have shared over the last 2 years is locked in my brain in a special spot dedicated to you and has inspired me to write songs that drip of love for you and how you make me feel every second of every day. Don't worry sweetheart, I still and will always need you in my life, as one of my best friends, songwriter, partner and of course as my Ally, nothing could or would ever change that.
Ok so I want something in our relationship to change; I have been holding this in for 2 years now but I think I am ready to say it out loud: I am head over heels in love with you Allyson Marie Dawson. Meeting you was one of the best days of my life, a day I will never forget for as long as I live and thank God every day for bringing you into my life. I just didn't know it at the beginning or the fact that with each passing day, I fell even more in love with you but I am glad that I finally realized it. I am praying that you love me too and that I have the nerve to tell you what I just said when you wake up."
As he talked, especially when he was confessing his love for Ally, Austin started to cry again which only increased as the thought that there is a good chance that Ally will never wake up from her coma or her injuries might be too severe that she could be permantly altered so that she might not be the Ally Dawson he knows and loves. He was still quietly sobbing when a hand came to rest on his shoulder and a familiar voice could be heard: "I know buddy, I am worried about Ally too. But we gotta have faith that Ally will be ok" Dez and Trish had entered the room, worried and downtrodden looks on their faces which only mirrored Austin's expression.
Austin moved aside but didn't leave the room to let Trish and Dez have a moment with Ally. On the ride here, Austin had made a promise to himself that no matter what happens, he would never ever leave Ally alone, not for food, bathroom or even sleep. He will be beside her 24\7 until they both step outside of the hospital because Ally is 100% healthy. He wanted to be the first person she sees when her beautiful chocolate eyes open. He just prayed that Ally would be blessed with a second chance at life but her fate is in the doctor's hands as well as God's hands even though he would do anything in his power to make that happen if he could.
"Ok boys and girl, (makes a whistle kind of noise as he jerks his thumb towards the door) out you kids go, the adults have to talk about Ms Dawson's ouchies and boo-boos so go get some candy or take a walkie. We will call you back in when we are ready for you to come back. Kay? Bye-bye" Doctor Fish said, talking not only rudely but also in the slow and using small words someone would use when talking to young kids. Trish, Austin and Dez were about to say something sassy and rude back in response to being talked down to when Penny spoke up.
"Actually I would like the kids to stay, they are as much a part of the family as Lester and me. They need to know what is happening with Ally cause they are going to be permanent fixtures at this hospital until Ally is better." She gave Dr Fish a "Don't you dare disagree with me. Mama Bear has claws and isn't afraid to use them." look with crossed arms to emphasize her point. Austin, Trish and Dez had heard over the years how they had become like second sons and daughter to both Penny and Lester but hearing it always made their hearts swell with pride and put a smile on their faces which never failed to make them feel loved. Today was no exception.
"Whatever, just don't expect me to dumb anything down for any of you, I am a busy man. Saving all these sick and injured people from Death's door with my immense medical skills keeps me super busy so I have no extra time to waste on simple-minded people. Ok so this girl was injured quite severely from her two car crashes, she has both bleeding and swelling in her skull which is squeezing her brain and her ribs are either cracked or broken so there were little holes in both her heart and lungs. Along with cuts, bruises and welts all over her body but those are chump change compared to the big ones.
But try your hardest not to freak out or look so sad, the holes in her heart and lungs were patched up quickly and securely by Super Doctor aka me, as well as the excess blood and fluid was drained and is being continuously drained. She is in a medical coma so she can heal, is being looked after 24\7 and as previously mentioned, I am the best doctor at Mount Sinai hospital so your kid is in good hands. Good thing cause she is in rough shape and if I wasn't here, her survival rate would go (makes crash and burn noises).
If you have any questions, go bug the nurses. Kay? Bye." Dr Fish said with loads of arrogance, an air of being a know-of-all and never looking at anyone but the walls behind their heads except when he obviously expected their praise and admiration at what he had done for Ally to save her, then it was eyes locked on them and arms open wide. He left before anyone could open their mouths to ask any questions but a nice, motherly and very helpful nurse filled the family in on the procedures being given to ensure Ally's health goes and stays up as she empties the stint in Ally's head of the excess fluid that had been collected and moved her to her right side with her legs, hip and back supported by pillows to avoid the risk of bed sores.
Once Ally was settled comfortably, as much as possible in her coma state, her family and friends surrounded her bed, her parents sitting at the foot of her bed caressing her hip and re-arranging her pillows while talking to her softly. Trish pulled a chair up to the bed and held Ally's right hand, talking to her like the girls were casually chatting over the phone while Dez flittered around the room, making sure Ally's blankets were perfect as well as phoning the school to let them know that neither Austin, Ally, Trish or he would be coming in for the day.
Austin was sitting on the bed, behind Ally which he was caressing with one hand while the other hand was caressing the bandages as if he was playing with her curls, always a fun activity when Ally and he were having one of their sweet moments or even when they were relaxing on the couch with their friends and Ally decided to use his shoulder as a pillow ( not that he minded of course, her smell of lilacs equalled love to him).
"Hey Moon. I heard about Dawson, rough. I hope she gets better soon.". "Austin, next time you are at the hospital, could you tell Ally that I got an "A" on my Science test? And it was all because of her." Even though it was really nice to hear and see how many people at Marino high school actually cared about Ally, all the good wishes over the next month and a half by fellow classmates, fans and teachers only made Austin miss Ally even more and wish that she was by his side, healthy and happy, there had been no change (good or bad) in her health since she arrived at the hospital.
"Austin, sweetheart. I am growing really concerned about you; you hardly eat or sleep since Ally came here. You are starting to look like a zombie, a cute zombie but a zombie nonetheless. I know that you love Ally and that she loves you just as much, you two aren't exactly subtle when it comes to your true feelings for each other. Heck I knew from the way Ally gushed about you, the daily mischief you guys got into stories and of course all the sweet, adorable and romantic moments you two shared that my little girl had found her soul mate and that was before I met you.
But I also know Ally wouldn't want you to be hurt or in pain in anyway, just like you wish upon her. Together, the people who love Ally will get through this terrible time." Mrs Dawson said in a motherly tone with a loving and comforting hand on his back waking Austin up from his fitful sleep where Ally was crying out to him to save her and the sounds of the car crash could be heard in the background which always made him wake up in a cold sweat and tears in his eyes which was pretty much every night.
"I can't help to be a zombie. It isn't fair, Ally is too sweet, beautiful inside and out, caring, down to earth and adorkable to have done anything to deserve the pain and agony that she is going through. And the people responsible for hurting her haven't been punished according to me, they should be talking to the police about how they can pay for what they did to Ally and her medical bills but no they are still out there, living their lives as if none of this even happened while our lives have been turned upside down and inside out..
All I want is Ally to be ok, to wake up with no follow-up injuries so we can go back to our lives. What I really want is to have another second, or is it my third chance?, to show and tell Ally how much I love, adore and treasure her. I have been a chicken this entire time and hidden behind our friendship and partnership, though it is true that both mean the world to me. I just want a chance to be with the woman of my dreams and not have to hide my love for her any longer. Ok so apparently I am not as subtle as I thought cause you are the third person who told me it is obvious how I feel for Ally. Can you blame me for being so sad after what has happened?"
Austin, along with Trish and Dez, had become a fixture at the hospital with their after school- weekends until 10 pm visits where they either just sat by Ally's bedside, not saying a word but using that time to pray to God with all their hearts to heal Ally, body, mind and spirit. Another visit might be a rousing, side splitting, kind of bittersweet and melancholy and highly entertaining game of "Remember When?" which features snippets of the past two years' mischievousness which has everyone including the parents in stitches and wishing for many more years of mischief and adventures.
When Austin was alone in the room, he would serenade Ally with every love song he could think of, his own songs and of course the artists he knew his girl loved to listen to love songs, whispering the lyrics into her ear as if they weren't in a hospital room but snuggled and cuddled together on the couch or even on their piano bench song writing or even just having one of their famous and ever so special and sweet Austin-Ally moments. Please Princess Ally, wake up for me Prince Austin so we can have our fairy tale ending.
TBC
