Me: Hey guys.

Chris: Why am I in the hospital?

Me: Cause you needed to be…I let you go.

Chris: That's not a reason.

Me: Well, now it is.

Chris: Not fair.

Fia: Hey guys, I'm here for the disclaimer today. =D

Me: Go for it, Fia.

Fia: *Inhales deeply when Dio pops up*

Dio: *speaking quickly* MK OWNS NOTHING EXCEPT HERSELF AND HER LAPTOP! MWAHAHAHAHA, I GOT IT FIRST!

Fia: NO FAIR! MOM!

Me: Siblings…ya gotta love 'em. *sticks tongue out* Enjoy. Just warning you…you may want tissues for this chapter…

Chapter 6: The Last Goodbye

Chris's POV

It's been three weeks since I found out about Lizzie. I've spent a ton of time with her but it doesn't feel like enough. Gingka, Madoka, and Aguma had to go back to Japan for different reasons. Gingka's dad called him and said he needed Gingka back ASAP. Madoka had to go back for her shop and Aguma needed to go help Bao and the others train for some upcoming tournament.

Now, I'm hiding in a closet that is way too small for me. Lizzie said we'd play hide and seek with Dio, Cheshire, and Fia. Cheshire and I are the only two who haven't been found yet. Lizzie is playing seeker…she's slowly getting worse. She's so pale and can't do much anymore.

I pull my knees close to my chest. I bet if anyone I knew from Japan saw me, they would wonder who am I and what did I do with Chris… I scoff at my own comment.

"FOUND YOU!" The voice shouts. The door doesn't open but I hear the rustling of fabric. "Man…I thought he'd be here." Fia's voice sounds disappointed. "CHRIS!"

"Idiot!" Dio's voice shouts. "He's not going to answer!"

"It was worth a try." Fia shouts back. The two of them start to fight when I hear something stop them. I can't make out whose voice it is but suddenly I hear running feet and shouting.

"CHRIS! CHESHIRE! COME OUT! GAME OVER! LIZZIE COLLASPED!" At that, I burst out of the closet and fall straight onto Fia.

"What?!"

"Can't breathe!" She squeaks. I stand up and help her up too.

"What did you say?"

"Lizzie collapsed. Daddy's taking her to the hospital." Fia grabs my wrist. "Come on." We rush out and find our mom in the car with Cheshire and Dio.

"Buckle up." Mom says. She pulls out and drives to the hospital.

"Daddy!" Fia calls. He turns and hugs Fia and Dio. Mom joins in and Cheshire and I stand there awkwardly.

"What's going to happen to Lizzie?" Dio asks.

"She'll be fine." Cheshire speaks. The girl flips some hair over her shoulder and tugs on one of her cat ears. "Like always."

"Mr. Weinburg." The same doctor from a couple weeks ago when I collapsed walks towards us.

"Yes?"

"Your daughter is able to be seen. She's asked to speak to each one of you separately. She would like to speak to Dio first." The doctor raises an eyebrow. Dio steps forward.

"Can my friend come with me?" He reaches out his hand towards Cheshire, who walks forward to take it.

"Of course." The doctor leads them back to the room and the rest of us are left to wait in the waiting room.

About ten minutes later, Dio and Cheshire come back with a nurse. Dio runs to Mom and starts crying. Cheshire pats his back and turns to Fia.

"Your turn." Fia holds out a hand and Cheshire smiles. She takes it and goes back with Fia. Ten minutes pass and Fia comes back. She starts sobbing too. My father stands and goes next.

This time…fifteen minutes pass before he returns. He takes Dio and Fia and Mom goes. Again, fifteen minutes pass and she comes back.

Now it's my turn.

"I'm not holding your hand." I turn to the voice. Cheshire stands there with her hands on her hips. "I don't care how much you beg…I won't do it." She huffs and turns away.

"Thanks, Cheshire." She turns back at my statement.

"No problem." She sniffles a little. "Besides…I think these guys need me here." She pats Fia and Dio on the back and smiles. "So get your little tush in there and talk to your sister."

"I will." I start to leave when she grabs my sleeve.

"Chris…"

"What?"

"Make…make sure she knows how much you love her…" Cheshire's eyes start to water.

"I will." She releases my sleeve and I follow the nurse.

"Here." The nurse says as we stop at a door.

"Thanks." She nods and leaves. I raise a fist and knock on the white wood.

"Come in…" Lizzie's soft voice says.

"Thanks." I push the door in and Lizzie's eyes catch me. The first thing I notice is how tired she looks.

"Hey, little brother." She pats the side of the bed. "Come sit down over here." I shut the door and obey.

"What's up?"

"I guess…nothing much." Lizzie tries a weak laugh. "Listen I have some things I need to tell you."

"Lizzie…"

"Chris."

"Don't talk like that…"

"Ha, you don't know how many times people have told me that." Lizzie chuckles. "Just listen, please."

"Fine." I look at my shoes for a minute.

"Chris…no matter what happens to me, I want you to continue beyblading." I open my mouth and she claps her hands. "Let me finish. I talked to dad and told him to let you continue beyblading. That he can hold onto the company till Dio or Fia wants it." She coughs a little. "Beyblade is close to your heart. I told dad to be more open to that. I know you and him don't always get along, but I want you to try to get along better for me."

"Lizzie…"

"I'm not done yet. I want you to keep living. Don't stop just because of me. I want to know my brother will be okay…" She coughs. "And Chris…"

"What?"

"I love you, little brother…" She leans forward for a hug and I comply. "I'll always love…" She stops and her body goes limp.

"Lizzie…" I ask. I pull my head back to look at her. "Lizzie?" Her eyes are closed and she has a small smile on her face. "Lizzie, Lizzie, wake up!" I shake her shoulder.

"SOMEONE HELP!" I shout. "Lizzie! No! No!" The nurse and doctor come in. They take Lizzie and feel for her pulse.

"Call it." The nurse says.

"Elizabeth Weinburg. 4:25 pm…" The doctor continues but I hear nothing. I run out of the room and tears start to slip. I run to the nearest empty run and pound my fists against the window.

"God! Please, bring her back! I'll do anything! I give up beyblade for good! I'll take the company…I'll be good! I'll MARRY FRANNY AND WON'T SAY A WORD! Just please…" I slid to my knees, my fists still on the warm glass. "Please bring her back…I'm begging you! GOD PLEASE!" I sob. "Bring Lizzie back…please…"

Written in Memory of Elizabeth Lynn Weinburg.

Okay…Let me grab some tissues first. *Sniffles and blow nose loudly* Oh gosh…this was a sad chapter to write. But you know what was even worse, I didn't even cry once. I'm so fricking heartless, I like don't cry at anything! You want proof, I didn't cry once the entire time I watched Clannad and Clannad: After Story. If you haven't seen them, go watch them with like 20 boxes of tissues. If you have, then you know how heartless I am. ='p

So, Lizzie died in this chapter. =( And Chris scene at the end was so hard to write. He was pleading with God to bring her back and I…oh gosh.

Anyway, I hope you still read after this cause Chris has some stuff he has to deal with afterward… Thanks for reading, and Review please. TTYL.