Hey Guys. OK, so this chapter is just introducing more characters and giving so more history. Oh, I changed Brooke's sister's name to MILEY, and the family haven't been out of contact for SEVEN YEARS but only for FOUR YEARS. Sorry for that!
Thanks for the feedback last chapter, you guys ROCK Not allot of reviews but the people who did review, well I am very grateful! It was great to hear your feedback because I'm working really hard on this story.
Seth-n-Summer4ever – Thanks, I will definitely update soon! Obviously, since this is an update ;)
LnL34ever – Thank you allot! I love the Dark Brooke Stories as well. It is a great way to see how she deals with things! I love Brucas too, FAVOURITE COUPLE! And the Brathan relationship, well that's a little obsession of mine so you've definitely come to the right story because there is heaps of each one.
Brucas3 – Yes, the healing process will take a while but I also want to bring the Bubbly Brooke out soon. It's a tricky one because she can't get over her sister's death too quickly. That's the problem with drama TV shows; they get over things way too quickly. Not really realistic. Anyway, Thanks a bunch for your feedback!
xXprettygirlXxXboyfriendXx – Thank you SO much! Your review really got me motivated to write this next chapter! I love Brucas and Brathan too.
ToddnTan – You Rock! Haha, well you will find out what happened to her sister in this chapter. And more information will be learnt as the story progresses.
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Now, the storyline will progress some more in the next few chapters. We will get some Brucas and other characters. This story is not all about angst, so please stay TUNED! And sorry for the short chapters, they will get longer.
Oh, just one more thing. I live in Australia so some words a spelt different, ColorColour, MomMum, etc. OK Thanks!!
-Fall Out Girl 23
Lucas stood in front of his mirror and stared at his reflection. His blonde/brown was tousled lazily on his head, and his piercing blue eyes where reflecting back at him. Lucas was a tall, toned boy who was very good looking but in a gentle innocent way. The day before he has been urgently pulled out of his boarding school when he heard the news, Miley has passed away last night. It had been a violent shock to the system that the smiling, energetic brunette little girl no longer existed. Somehow, on some level, Lucas could not understand nor come to terms with it.
The Roe family and Scott family had always been close. Lucas had gone to school with Brooke and Nathan, and they had regular barbeques and holidays together. When anyone would ever pick on Brooke or Miley, Nathan and Lucas would make sure as hell that it would not happen again. As the children grew up, the families grew apart. Lucas had been sent to boarding school, and the Scott twins went to Tree Hill High. The kids tried to stay in touch, but they made new friends and moved on with their lives and eventually just lost contact all together. Soon after, the families had not been in touch for about 3 or 4 years. Lucas had always played basketball with Nathan, and when he was about 13 he had a huge crush on Brooke. Her chocolate flowing brown hair, soft, milky skin and cute dimpled smile had made Lucas weak at the Knees. But he had not seen the girl in 4 years, how she would have changed.
Lucas remembered the day that Karen Roe had come home with the astonishing news.
A 15 year old Lucas was seated in front of the television, relishing the holidays and playing his new Mario Kart game. He was a little shorter, and not as developed but a very good looking boy at the same time. Just as Lucas manoeuvred himself over the finish line, he let out a huge whoop and a very distant looking Karen walked through the door.
Her black hair was perched perfectly around her face and her Black suite still in perfect condition. Which is why Lucas could not figure out why his mother's kind features had been etched in a distant, distressed looked. Karen Roe definitely looked shaken up.
Lucas jumped up, "What's wrong ma?"
Karen looked at Lucas, and smiled a grim forced smile. "Oh Hello Lucas. How was your day?'
"It was alright. John rang from his summer house in California, Just sun sun sun over there. Apparently he's got a killer tan" Lucas replied chirpily, his good friend from school John was extremely lucky. "And some killer girls" Lucas thought secretly.
"Oh yes. Well that sounds gorgeous! You will have to hear all about it"
"Yeh. So Ma, what is wrong?"
"Well, I was informed of some sad news this afternoon. You remember the Scott family don't you?"
Lucas nodded his head. Of course he remembered they were there closest friends, almost family, Until they had lost touch.
"Well Miley, who is now 13 years old, has just been diagnosed with a tumour in her leg. It has metastasised into her lungs and at the moment the poor girl is extremely sick. They have started her on chemotherapy but she has lost all her hair, and they are uncertain if she is going to survive. We have not seen them in so long, but I'm sure it has definitely taken a toll on the family" Karen finished, looking extremely anxious. Lucas sat down suddenly, Miley was the young girl with the vibrant smile that always use to run around and jump on his back.
"How could this happen ma? What do you mean they are uncertain if she is going to survive?"
Karen sat down and took Lucas' hand, "Miley is not going down without a fight, apparently the chemo is working very well but cancer is extremely aggressive in children. We are going to go and see her tomorrow, then we have to get you organised to get you back to boarding school. Now, I'm going into the kitchen and baking a casserole, Janice is definitely going to need some food.
"Oh Ma, fixing everything thing with food! Typical" Lucas chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. Karen smiled and walked into the kitchen.
That was almost a year ago. Lucas remembered he had gone to see Miley once, but did not see the Scott twins. After that first visit he returned to boarding school, and normal life had taken over. The visit to see the brave, chirpy young girl had been an experience he would never forget and now he was harbouring a huge amount of guilt for not seeing her again. Lucas remembered walking into the young girl's room just after she had finished her chemo that day, not an ideal time but he was due back at school the next day so there was no other choice. Miley's face was white as a sheet, and she looked like a stranger without her brunette ringlets tumbling down the sides of her face. But as soon as he walked in, her smile lit up the room and they chatted for over an hour.
Lucas knew his parents had been in regular contact, cooking food, consoling Janice and making sure everything was Ok. Karen had been a rock for the Scott Family for the last year and Lucas had only seen Miley Once. Lucas was attending the young girl's funeral today, and didn't feel prepared for the grief he was going to be faced with. He was going to see Brooke and Nathan, but was sure that they weren't going to be the chirpy, laughing girl and humorous, charming boy Lucas remembered from years ago. But Lucas was still looking forward to seeing them, even if it is under very unfortunate circumstances. God, this is not fair.
"How could she be Gone? She was only 14 years old." Lucas thought, a sick feeling rising to his stomach.
Nathan made his way downstairs. The 16 year old was extremely tall (6.3), with a dark head of hair and piercing blue eyes. He was nicely toned and muscular with his years of basketball training, and had a bold jaw line which made the girls drool whenever he walked past. But that was the absolute last thing on his mind. Everything looked and felt different, surreal as he made his way down the stairs. He reached the kitchen and saw a sight that made him stop dead in his tracks. A frail and broken Janice stood in the kitchen, grief etched in her features. The petite women had long blonde hair that had been untidily scrambled into a pony tail. Usually impeccably groomed and waxed, the 40 year old women had no makeup on and her recent experience made her look allot older. No parent should have to attend the funeral of their child. His once confident and joyous mother just looked completely broken and torn apart standing there all alone. Nathan moved over to his mother and wrapped his strong arms around his Mum, feeling the hot wet tears soaking his brand new shirt.
Nathan had stayed up all night listening to his Mother Sob and his big, tough father sob alongside her. The handsome, strapping teenager just sat on his bed the whole night. Not moving, not thinking, just trying to make sense of the whole situation. Three months ago Miley had been in remission, she was going back to school, the cancer was not supposed to return and kill her. Nathan remembered clearly when they had been told that the cancer had returned;
It was a dark morning, thunder clouds had gathered and pellets of rain thundered down on the roof like a chain of beads shattering. The family put on a brave face for the young 13 year old, but everyone was feeling sick to their stomach.
Miley's hair had grown back a bit, and she was smiling enjoying her new freedom. Brooke carried her little sister to the car, both laughing and smiling. So happy that Miley had supposedly escaped the worst of it, and the whole family bundled into the car.
The ride to the doctor's office was tense because the nerves had started to set in for the whole family, but Miley was the one smiling and making jokes about her short hair. They finally arrived and sat down in the doctor's office which was plain, and formal. Nathan could remember the smell well for some reason, a sharp smell that smelt like a cleaning liquid. Dr. Mallard walked into the room, a tall guy with brown hair and over sized glasses that seemed to hang off his face.
"Hello EveryoneHow are we today? The doctor started as he opened up the file. Nathan was so anxious; he had no time for small talk.
"Sorry to be rude, but we would really just like to know the results instead of wasting time on small talk" Nathan snapped, and got a glare from his mother. Dr. Mallard grunted, and looked at the family with a very concerned look on his face.
"It's not good."
"Please No, Please NO" Brooke pleaded, tears swelling her eyes
"The cancer has returned. I Am so sorry, but when the cancer returns in children it is twice as aggressive and is very hard to stop. I am so sorry."
Janice let out a strangled sob and the whole world just seemed to stop. Dan's face had a look of horror on it, Brooke had tears cascading down her cheeks, and Nathan face was void of all emotion. Miley looked absolutely crushed, because all hope of a full recovery had just been torn away from her.
"This cannot be happening" Miley said in a small voice.
Nathan remembered that day, when the doctor told them that his little sister had a few months to live. He did not think it was possible to feel such grief and heart ache...until now. Holding his fragile mother in his arms, the Scott family had to prepare themselves to say good bye and bury their youngest child. The apple of their eye had been cruelly taken away from them, and nothing was as painful as this was.
Brooke walked into the kitchen and saw the most distressing scene of her life...her mum sobbing uncontrollably in her twin's arms. Brooke ran a weary hand through her hair, fighting the sick feeling in her stomach.
There is no way Miley could be gone.
OK, I hope you liked it. Some feedback would be appreciated, the storyline will keep moving so stick with me people!
Thank you allot, and hope you guys are having FABULOUS holidays!
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-Fall Out Girl 23