These Bare Theads Of Ours: Part 2

By: M14Mouse

Disclaimer: Don't own them.

((Madison's POV))

I turn a page in my history book when a knock come from my door. I got out of bed and open the door to see Vida standing there. She didn't look happy at all. Something must have happened between Chip and Vida. I wonder what…Chip and Vida never fight.

"I need you come down to the kitchen, sis." Vida said.

"Is there something wrong?" I said.

"You see." Vida said as she disappears back down the stairs. I slip on my robe and slippers before walking down the stairs. Once I was down the stairs, I look into the kitchen. Vida was standing across from Chip. The poor guy looks like he was going to fall asleep in the chair. A sense of pity rose from my stomach. I wonder why Vida drag him here and why it couldn't wait until morning.

"Vida, maybe this could wait until morning." I said.

"Remove the shirt, Chip." Vida said as she ignores me. Chip sighs as he removes his shirt. What in the world is going on? I move to see why Chip removes his shirt. I grasp at the large bruise cover most of Chip's chest.

"Chip, what happen?" I said. I notice that question made Vida and Chip very uncomfortable. Vida look down at her feet and remain quiet. Chip looks from me to Vida and then sighs.

"In the club, Fly Trap was about blast V and I jump in the way of the blast. The bruise was the souvenir." Chip said. I could tell there is something more to story but Chip wasn't going to give me any more information.

"That is something that you shouldn't have done." Vida said coldly.

"I thought we had this discussion before, V." Chip said softly. I saw something flash Chip's eyes.

Uh oh.

I didn't have a good feeling about this.

"Vida, why don't you get an ice bag and a towel from the bathroom? I am going to look the bruise over." I said. V was about to say something but she shut her mouth and left. I sigh softly before turning to Chip.

"Nothing is broke, Maddie." Chip said.

"That is for me to find out. Any trouble breathing, Chip?" I said as I gently probe the bruise with my fingers. Being a power ranger has made me brush up on my first aid training. We have been lucky so far. Mostly, we walk away with bruises and a couple of cuts.

"No…Maybe, a little." Chip said. Chip yelp as I hit a sensitive spot.

"Sorry." I said as continue my task. Every once in a while, Chip would tense up or bit his lip when I hit a sensitive spot. Part of me is angry and another part of me was guilty. I should have been looking for the something. Why didn't he tell anyone? No one would be angry with him if he told. Then again…Chip is as stubborn as Vida.

"It looks like nothing is broken. You just bruise them. Is there any other injuries that you didn't V about?" I said.

"Nope." Chip said as he yawns.

"As soon as V comes back with ice pack, I am sending you to bed. And don't argue about your parents. I will call them tomorrow." I said.

"Yes, Mom." Chip said with a grin. I couldn't help but smile back

"Thank you, Chip." I said softly.

"For what?" Chip said with a confuse look on his face.

"For saving my sister. Some reason I keep forgetting to tell you that." I said.

"I don't know why you guys keep thanking me. You would have done the same thing in my place." Chip said.

"You don't get it, do you? Yes, we would have done the same thing if any one of us. But you did it when everyone told you that you were off your rocker, Chip. If you did listen to us, Vida would have been a vampire forever. I…we have to destroy her." I said.

"It isn't your fault." Chip said with concern voice.

"Funny thing is that is my fault. I couldn't tell my own sister was a vampire. I should have felt something was wrong. It hurts to know that you know my sister better than I do. It hurts a lot, Chip." I said as try not to cry.

We were so close when we were younger. Once we hit high school, we drift apart. I got involved in film making and V with her D.Jing. When V got turn into a vampire, it show me how large that rift was between us. Starting tomorrow that is going to change.

"Maddie...It isn't your fault. I mean it. I am the vampire expert and I just saw the signs sooner. You would have figured out if I hadn't." Chip said as he places his hand on my shoulder.

"But...I…" I said.

"No more buts, Maddie. What done is done and you cannot change it." Chip said in a serious tone.

"Thank you, Dr. Phil." I said.

"I am not Dr. Phil. I am Super Chip. If anyone is Dr. Phil, it is you." Chip said.

"I am not Dr. Phil." I said. Chip smirks a little and changes the tone of his voice.

"This film is on The Effects of Timeout on 5 through 10 years old Children." Chip said as tries to copy my voice.

"I thought it was a great topic for my film. It still doesn't make me Dr. Phil." I said as I blush.

I saw a playful grin appear on Chip's face.

"Don't even say it. Better yet, don't even think about it, Chip." I said.

"Hey, what are you two argue about?" Vida said as she comes back into the kitchen.

"Dr. Phil." Chip said with a grin. I giggle into my hand and Vida just look at me.

"It is one of those things that I don't want to about." Vida said as she hands me the ice pack. I grab the ice pack and open the fridge door.

"What is the verdict, sis?" Vida ask.

"It is just a bruise." I said as I full up the ice pack with ice. I close the fridge and turn around. Chip put on his shirt.

"Okay, Chip, upstairs." I said.

"Finally." Chip said.

We walk up the stairs and to the guest bedroom. The guest room was really a storage space for our stuff. It looks like Vida move my film equipment and her music equipment out of the bed. Chip sat down on the bed and I hand him the ice pack.

"Now put this on the bruise." I said.

"You know, it isn't going to stay." Chip said.

"Just do it, Chip." I said as I roll my eyes.

"Yes, mom." Chip said as he lies down on the bed.

"I will be there in a moment, sis." Vida said. I smiles and nod my head as I left the room. I walk to my bedroom and took a seat on my bed. A few minutes later, Vida walk into my room and close the door.

"I heard what you said to Chip. It isn't your fault." Vida said.

"But…" I said but Vida cut me short.

"It is the vampire bimbo and mine's fault. It is no one else. Got that, sis? No more blame game around here or Chip will nail us to a wall." Vida said.

"What did you and Chip talk about?" I said.

"Nothing and I am not going to tell him either." Vida said.

"Why?" I said.

"He is my best friend and I don't want to lose him. Beside, I don't see you running and telling Nick how you feel." Vida said.

"That is different. I don't know Nick that well yet. You have known Chip since forever. I don't think Chip is going to over react." I said.

"Just drop it, sis. I am going to bed now. I have to go to shop earlier to tell Chip isn't coming in." Vida said.

"Okay. Night." I said as I watch my sister leave.

I want to say for now. I know this is tearing her up inside.

Maybe, I am doing this wrong way.

Maybe, if I had some help….

End of Part 2

Next Part: Plan Xander….

A/N: Reviewers! I love you! You get cookies! Yes, I am evil. This is going beyond the two parter that I promise. It will be fun ride. It bother me that Madison didn't know anything was wrong with her sister in SW. So, I went and answer it.

If you want to beta this fic or any other of mine, PM me, email me, you know the drill. We talk then we will see.