O.k. this is the last chapter of this story. –tears- I'm going to miss writing this. Thanks to all the people who ever reviewed this story. I love you guys.
I've also noticed, in the making of this chapter, that this story has so many grammatical errors. Sorry about that, I'll fix them later.
Disclaimer: I don't own beyblade.
Mariah's POV
Beep… beep… beep
I slowly open my eyes to see that I'm in a white room. This stupid machine won't stop beeping in my ear. Ouch! My head is killing me! Where the heck am I and why am I here? It's so cold in here. I'm lying in a white-sheeted bed. What do I have on? A white gown? Am I in the nut house?! No… they would have tied me up. Why are these needles in my wrists?
My eyes! Somebody please turn off the lights. I shut my eyes momentarily. I want to keep them closed, but I'm too curious to know where I am. I shift a little and notice that something is weighing me down. Somebody's arm is around me. Turning around I see… Tala?! Why is he lying beside me?! Looking around, I see the rest of the Demolition Boys.
Normal POV"What are you guys doing here?!" Mariah demanded ready to jump out of the bed.
"What did you think that we would leave you. We didn't mean what we said before Mariah. We're sorry." Bryan decided to speak first.
"Where's Lee?! What have you done with him?!" she clenched her teeth and stepped out of the bed ,not knowing what to do.
"We didn't do anything to him, Riah. You told him to go away, remember?" Tala said calmly, getting out of the bed too.
"How dare you use my nickname, only my friends and family can say it! You are nothing close!" she yelled in fury. Tala and the rest were taken aback by this out burst. Fear and sorrow struck right through Tala's heart. Had his greatest fear really come true?
"Mariah, we are your friends, you live with us." Kai said calmly and very un-Kai-like.
"What are you talking about? I live with my brother in China with the rest of my family! Why would I even think about living with you?!"
"What is going on?" a lady in her early 30's with blond hair came in. She had on a light blue uniform, which indicated that she was a nurse.
"Get them out of here! I want my brother!" Mariah commanded with tears threatening to come out of her eyes.
"Please calm down, Miss." The nurse tried to stop Mariah from yelling.
"Get them out and get me my brother!" the pinkette stood a distance away from the others.
Tala couldn't even express the feeling he was feeling. Wait… yes he could! He could cry, yell, scream, hurt everyone around him, and got live in the mountains alone only for him to kill himself a week later. Walking out that door was one of the hardest things he ever had to do. He let Spencer, Bryan, and Kai go before him. How he wished he didn't have to leave, but he knew this would happen one day.
Taking one last look at his angel, he whispered , "I love you." and walked out the door. He looked at her with love, she glared back with hatred. Tala had never felt such a pain. This was not just another pain that he could brush off and forget about. This pain came from deep with in. It was the pain of a broken heart.
While walking down the hall, as if one cue, Tala past Lee. "What's wrong with her?" Lee asked the red head.
Tala's eyes reflected no emotion as he stared at the hospital floor. "Nothing, she has her memory back, the only thing she doesn't remember anything that happened since ya'll came to Russia." He whispered, but it was loud enough for Lee to hear. "Including me."
Then the blue-eyed teen continued to walk down the hall. Before he was out of hearing distance he heard a "Thank you." come from the black haired teen. Then they both went about their way.
When Tala finally went outside, he found that the rest were waiting for him. Kai could see the emptiness in his eyes and knew that he was covering his real emotions. He wished he could help him and make him feel better, but he knew that only one person could do that and it wasn't him.
They were all standing under the hospital entrance roof/pull-in garage. (A/N: I don't know what it's called.) Tala's blue eyes wandered about the outside world. Huge waterfalls of rain fell from the sky. He stared blankly at this natural effect. This was what brought him and his one and only love together.
FlashbackHe turned to see a girl with long pink hair, nearly being swept away in the storm. She was carrying a lavender bag with teal flowers on it. Tala squinted to see what she was wearing. It looked like a puffy, pink coat with white fury on the hood. She was struggling with her umbrella.
End FlashbackA small smile grazed his lips as he remembered that moment. It was at that moment that his life had changed forever.
Another FlashbackTala and Mariah spent an hour playing and were now staring in the mirror at themselves. They had different colors slashed all over them. At first they had a serious face, then it faded and they started to giggle.
"I call this master piece "Tala and Mariah in Paint." The pinkette announced. Then they both started to laugh again. They spent another moment staring in the mirror and then Tala said, "Come on, let go clean up before Kai has a fit." and they went into the room.
End FlashbackHe chuckled when he remember how mad Kai got when he saw the paint stains. Those were some of the happiest days of his life. Then sadness overtook him as he remembered those days were long gone and never coming back. "Come on guys." He said walking into the rain.
With Lee and MariahMariah through her arms around Lee. "Lee! Where were you! Why did you let those creeps in here! What happened?!" she demanded with a frightened expression.
"You don't remember, do you?" the black haired teen placed a hand on the back of his younger sister's head. A wave of guilt washed over him. Here Mariah is hugging him and loving him, completely unaware that he had been getting drunk and beating on her this whole time, until the people whom she had just called creeps took her in and cared for her.
"I don't know what you're talking about. The last thing I remember is you telling me were going to live in a hotel in Russia." The pinkette looked up at her brother innocently. "You told me when we did you'd stop drinking. Did you?"
Lee didn't really know how to answer that question. He racked his brain for an answer, but nothing would come.
"Miss Mariah if you don't mind I have to put the I.V. back in your arm." The nurse in the room told her and gave her a warm smile.
Mariah smiled back and walked to the bed. She ran her hands up and down her goose bump covered arms. "Why are hospitals always so cold?"
"They say it's to kill the germs." The nurse answered. Lee walked over and sat in a chair, his conscience tears him up inside.
"Oh, well I guess me and germs both don't like the cold." The two females chuckled.
"Well, I'm like a cat, I don't like rain." The nurse said, now done with the I.V. Then she continued by saying something about having to go in the rain after work, but Mariah wasn't listening.
Mariah looked out at that waterfalls of rain covering the window. "I love the rain." She said, making the sentence almost sound like a sigh.
MemoryThey walk without talking. The only sound that could be heard was that of the rain. It was calming, yet loud. Mariah sighed. "I love the rain. It helps me think and relax. It feels like I'm taken away from all my troubles." she looked up at him.
"Yeah, I like it too, but that doesn't mean I want it on me." Tala stated. Mariah chuckled.
"I'm sure I don't know you. I would remember someone as handsome and thoughtful as you." Tala blushed at the complement. They walked for a while, talking as if they were old friends. Tala liked Mariah and she liked him back. But, he couldn't shake the feeling that he knew her.
Mariah pointed to a hotel. "This is my stop." she turned to him. "Thank you, Tala, for being so nice." he nodded. "My pleasure." he stared into her golden eyes, noticing how beautiful they were. She was also very pretty, he noticed. "I had great time and I hope we meet again someday." Mariah said before walking into the hotel.
EndMariah couldn't believe what she had just remembered. Did that really happen?
MemoryTala, Bryan and I walked to the hotel. I knocked on the door. There was no answer, so I knocked again. We listened for a little while before we heard footsteps then, "Who is it?" came a low voice.
"Mariah!" I yelled.
"Mariah!" I heard my brother's voice. He opened the door a little peeking out, "Mariah?" he said surprised yet disappointed, like he didn't want me to come back.
"Let me in." I demanded pushing the door open. When I opened it my mouth dropped. What looked like 5 female stripers and his other 2 friends were inside.
"Lee baby, who is it?" one of the sluts asked. I looked at him and shook my head. "You asshole." I said through my teeth. The room reeked of beer. "Mariah, you're back. I thought you were gone for good." he said like he was happy I came back, but I knew he couldn't care less.
I pushed pass him and went to my side of the room. "What are they doing here?" he asked gesturing to Tala and Bryan. "I'm living with them." I answered looking under the bed for my stuff. "Where is my stuff, Lee!" I asked angrily.
"I sold them. Except for your diary, I'm not done reading it." my mouth gaped open again. "You are the biggest asshole!" Lee walked over to a shelf and pick up a blue book. "Sounds to me like you have a crush on Tala." My face turned red with fury and embarrassment.
I'm sorry I couldn't control my hand, I slapped him so hard I think our ancestors felt it! And that's what he deserved! I took my diary from his hand and was about to walk out the door when he launched at me.
"Ah! Tala get him!" I said quickly while covering my head with my book. Then I felt a shadow over me. Tala had caught Lee's fist just in time. "Mariah," his voice was serious and sexy. Wait! Did I just say Tala's voice was sexy?
"Go outside." I did as he told me.
EndTala protected me from Lee. I really did live with the Demolition Boys! Mariah thought with all new emotions rising.
Yet another Memory (A/N: I know your getting sick of these things. Last one!)
Tala's paintings may have be beautiful in the light, but the way they cast shadows over apart of the room, creeped me out. I could have sworn the trees were reaching out to me from the window by the bed.
Is that moaning I hear?
That was all the reasons I needed to grab my pillow, cover and scramble down on the floor beside Tala. I then heard a thumping noise and snuggled closer to him. I guessed he sensed that I was there and put his arms around me. Then, all my fears forgotten and I fell asleep.
End MemoriesMariah gasped. "Tala…" Lee looked at her. Her face showed that she was shocked and confused. "I remember… everything."
Lee stood to defend himself, but Mariah held up her hand. "I remember what you did to me, I remember our parents deaths, I remember the Demolition Boys… I remember Tala. I have to go find him." What surprised Lee is that she didn't sound at all angry. "I have to go find him, Lee. Sorry, nurse." With that Mariah ripped the I.V. from her arm again and before the nurse could protest she was out the door.
Out of the HospitalMariah ran into the cold rain with only a thin hospital gown on. Looking back and forward for the red head, she found that he was nowhere in sight. She knew she had to hurry before the hospital people came looking for her. Running in a random direction, she prayed that she might see him.
Where is their apartment? Think me, think! She thought standing on the sidewalk as cars zoomed by. Some splashed water on her, but she didn't care. The hospital outfit had become see-through, but see didn't care about that either. Finding Tala was her number one priority. The rain was heavy. Pink locks off hair stuck to her face.
This way! She thought running left. Her heart pounded with every step she took. Adrenaline pumped through her, giving her the strength to keep going. When she came to a red light, her memory told her to go right.
Not thinking, she stepped out on the street just as the light turned green. Mariah turned to see lights, but was paralyzed with fear. She knew this was the end so she closed her eyes. Those cars were coming fast.
It was a millisecond later, but she didn't feel pain or the ground. She felt strong arms wrapped tightly around her and a cold, yet warm body against hers. Opening her eyes she saw the very person she wanted to see.
"What were you trying to do?! Get hit by another car!" Tala shouted, still holding her close. He must have pulled her back on the sidewalk. She had never been so happy to see him. "What are you doing out of the-"
Wet, warm lips stopped him from finishing his sentence and he really didn't care if he ever finished it. Taking the moment as his own, Tala tightened his arms around Mariah and pulled her closer to him. Mariah put her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss.
"Nice weather we're having today." Bryan, whom was behind the couple along with Spencer and Kai, said pretending not to notice Mariah and Tala's little moment.
"Yes, very nice." Kai said looking up at the sky. Spencer just nodded. Even though they pretended not to see, they all were very happy for their friend.
Then finally the need for air became… needed, so they had to pull away. "I remember everything, Tala. I'm so sorry for yelling at you and for not letting you explain yourself at the hospital." She said still gasping for breath. They looked into each other's eyes.
Tala was still trying to catch his breath. "Oh, you think you're out of breath now, that was just the 'Thank you' kiss, wait until you get the 'I love you' kiss!" Mariah laughed.
"Oh, and when will I be receiving that?" Tala asked.
"Mmm…." Mariah put her finger on her chin and pretended to think. "I think I can squeeze in right now." Then they shared another long and passionate kiss, while the Demolition Boys pretended to be interested in the weather.
Then, the rain stopped and a cold breeze came by, chilling everybody. Suddenly, snow started falling. "Man, Russia has some weird weather!" Mariah exclaimed shivering.
"We gotta get you back to the hospital." Tala chuckled taking off his jacket and putting it around her. "One, because you're going to freeze to death and two, because that gown is totally see through." With that Mariah went red.
Yeah, sure Tala jacket covered the top, but what about the bottom… That's when Bryan noticed everybody looking at him. "What, why is everybody looking at me like that?"
At the HospitalMariah walked in with Tala by her side and some nice warm pants on. Her brother, Lee, and a lot of worried doctors greeted her at the door.
Tala, Kai, and Spencer smirked as Bryan came in with only a jacket and some black boxers on, muttering something along the lines of, "Tala needs to take care of his own girlfriend. Always making me suffer." But, he stopped talking when Mariah came over and gave him a peck on the cheek. "Thank you, Bryan."
Tala's smirk quickly faded into a frown, but Kai's and Spencer's only grew. Now, Bryan stood proud in his black boxers and slightly hair covered bare legs.
Everybody in the hospital room just laughed. Lee had clued them in a little on the situation before Mariah came back. This day was truly eventful.
Wow that was long! But, don't stop reading there! I have another chapter that will be up before you know it!
If I don't get the next chapter up in time… Happy Holidays!
