Me: Hiii everyone! I am so sorry but I've been busy. I have a French presentation and a lot of other homework on top of that. I'm really sorry that this chapter came so late. I'm trying my best to update.

RockyBlue DanxRuno: Haha I'm glad you liked it despite the fact that Fabia had to die in my story. Thanks for your review =)

Maudy Novianti: I don't hate Fabia either but she has to in my story. Sorry, it's something that has to do with Ren and everything. You'll see, unless I change my mind about the story. Anyways, thanks for your review! =)

InnocentDiamond: Yeah it would have been, but unfortunately, Fabia was stuck to the tree… Yeah I know everyone hates Ace right now… hopefully my next story will involve a good Ace. Thanks for your review! =)

Light-Sakura: Yeah it was sad. Sorry about that. Thanks for your review! =)

shadowwing1994: Aw don't cry. I'm glad you liked the moments. I kind of want to do more than just Shurisu but I also want to do mainly that… if that makes sense… lol anyways, aw then it means we have to go to Japan if we want to watch it…. okay anyways, thanks for your review! =)

YayForEveryCoupleILoveAndMore: Thanks but I feel like I could have done a bit better for the end. It's that feeling you get… I don't know how to describe it but yeah. Aw don't cry xD. Thanks for your review! =)

katzike123: Ace was just overreacting… okay yeah you can kind of hate him… I'll make him a better person in the next story I make. Hehe… anyways, thanks for your review! =)

drake0: Aw maybe your friend can update it or something? It's alright, I don't mind waiting beside I've got a ton of things to do… I'm glad you liked the chapter, thanks for your review! =)

: Sorry that Fabia had to die. Anyways thanks for your review! =)

ShunAlice: I agree with you. I really liked the first season and I watched the second one hoping that Alice and Shun would have a few moments but that didn't happen… I didn't bother watching the third and I watched a few from the fourth season. I'm hoping there's going to be a fifth season with the original battle brawlers only. Anyways, thanks for your review! =)

Starbright-708: Haha nice… let's steal someone's phone LOL. Don't worry, I do that to my friends too lol. Aw don't be so mad at Ace and Ren. I'm sure they'll be better =) (and that's coming from the write =P). Thanks for your review! =)

Me: So… who's here today?

Ace: Me… why is everyone so mad at me? It's not my fault I got that role…

Me: Hehe… true…

Ace: *glare. Why did you give me this role?

Me: Umm… the others were taken? *smile. Well anyways, I'm hoping you guys remember what happened last time but incase you don't, here's the little recap.

So basically Fabia was tied to a tree because of Ace and the others.

Ace's plan was to burn Ren's place and Alice was trapped in it.

Shun saved her.

Ren killed Fabia but he regretted it.

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BAKUGAN!

Shun's P.O.V.

I could see the stream in Alice's oxygen mask each time she breathed. I sat beside her in the hospital. It didn't matter if people saw me, besides, no one would recognize me. I held on to her hand and squeezed it lightly. I could hear the soft beeping noises the machines made in the room. The doctor had done a x-ray and now I was waiting for the results. I shouldn't have just left Alice and told her to wait there. I should have known something was bound to happen. I should have known people were on to us.

"Alice… I'm so sorry…" I whispered.

"Shun… it's my fault…" I jumped as I heard someone. I didn't hear anyone come in. That voice seemed so familiar though… then it hit me. I turned around to see a blue haired woman standing there.

"Runo…" I felt like I was dreaming. Runo was here? She was crying as she approached me and then immediately hugged me.

"Shun, it's alright… Alice told me everything and I promised I wouldn't tell anyone. Your secret is safe with me. I want Alice to be happy and you're the only one who seems to be able to make her truly happy… Shun you have to go right now," she stated as she broke from the hug. She was serious so I just gave her a nod.

"Tell Alice I'll see her soon and please take care of her…" I stood up and leaned towards Alice so I could kiss her on the forehead. Runo nodded and gave me a weak smile. I gave her a small smile. It seemed like nothing happened to our friendship. If only I could see if that happened to Dan… I couldn't risk it though so I just left Runo in Alice's hands.

Alice's P.O.V.

I could hear voices around me. My head hurt a bit as I blinked and opened my eyes. Runo, Dan, Julie and Billy were all there. I wanted to sit up. So I tried to move my legs… I tried again… and the again…

"No…" I shook my head back and forth, "What happened?"

"Alice, you're awake," Runo said worriedly as she sat on the bed beside me.

"Runo… I can't move my legs… Runo… I-I… w-what's wrong?" I stuttered as I tried moving them again. No… what happened? Why couldn't I move them?

"Alice, relax. Please…" she held on to my arm, "It's all going to be okay."

"Runo, please… I don't get it… please don't tell me that…" I couldn't finish as tears started to pour out of my eyes, "Runo, this can't be happening!"

"Alice, it's alright. Please, calm down," Runo cried. I pulled my arm away from her and pulled myself into a sitting position. This couldn't be happening…

"Please Alice," Julie begged as she went to join Runo. I pulled myself to the edge of the bed and tried to get off… my legs wouldn't move. Dan grabbed my arm.

"Alice! Stop it!" he yelled. I started to cry as the realization hit me hard. Dan sat down beside me and held on to me, incase I fell off.

"Dan… it can't be happening…" I cried, "It just can't."

"Alice… you've got to relax. I know what you're going through. You're going to get better okay? You're not going to give up. We're all going to help you," he persuaded. I shook my head as I continued to cry. Why did it have to happen? A knock was heard on the door and Ace came in. He looked guilty as he stared at all of us.

"Fabia's… dead…" he whispered. Everyone gasped. I stared at Ace. Fabia's dead… but how?

"T-There has t-to be a m-mistake!" I cried, "She can't be dead! She can't be!"

"Ace leave!" Runo instructed.

"She's not dead… stop lying to me. Please… this has to be a dream… I'm begging you to wake me up!" I felt like doing nothing but crying. Fabia couldn't be dead. I couldn't be paralyzed.

"Ace leave now, she's going to lose it!" Runo shouted and saw me wince at her shouting. I covered my ears as I shook my head back and forth. No… it can't be happening… it just can't be…

1 week later…

I was out of the hospital and finally able to accept the truth. My legs were paralyzed but the doctor said I was still young and I could recover if I do therapy but he wouldn't let me start until a few months later… so I had to wait. We had a funeral for Fabia and we also had a lot to do for the party. I rolled around in the wheelchair with the clipboard on my lap. The room was getting along quite nicely. Things were being put in place.

"Alice, so are you still coming to the café today?" Runo asked as she carried a box across the room.

"Umm I'm not sure…" I replied, "My wheelchair gets in the way sometimes…"

"Don't worry, you don't have to work. Just come and chat with us," she grinned as she grabbed the tape.

"Alright," I agreed. We still had a lot of work to do and a week till the party. It was so exciting. Everyone was rushing to do their shopping. I had something special for Shun. I got him a special necklace that had writing on it.

"Guys! Let's go shopping!" Julie exclaimed as she ran into the room with streamers.

"We already agreed that we were going to the café!" Runo pouted.

"It's alright Runo, let's go shopping," I smiled. They both stared at me in shock. I shrugged, "Why not? It's almost Christmas and don't you guys have to buy presents for someone special?"

"Let's go!" Julie shouted and then ran out of the room. I laughed before I rolled my wheelchair after her. Runo walked beside me.

"So… you're not mad anymore… right?" she asked.

"Of course not, you guys were just trying to protect me but it was a kind of a bad idea… you guys should have at least told me…" I stated.

"Yeah…we should have, sorry about that…" she apologized.

"Alice!" I heard Runo curse under her breath as she heard Ace's voice. We both turned around to find him approaching us with some roses. I sighed.

"Ace, look it's okay. I'm fine," I stopped him before he could apologize for the hundredth time.

"I know but I feel really bad Alice," he whispered.

"We're kind of busy right now," Runo glared at him, "Let's go Alice."

"Alright, bye Ace," I let Runo push me into the elevator where Julie was. I wasn't mad at Ace but I was disappointed in him. Why would he do that? I was still upset about Fabia's death. Apparently they found out Ren killed her because of the fingerprints on the gun. If Ren loved her so much… why would he do that?

"What are you so deep in thought about?" Julie asked curiously as she pushed me into the mall. I had lost track of time. We were already at the mall. There were kids running around in the toy stores and there were people taking pictures with Santa. I smiled and waved to a little kid which she gladly returned back.

"Oh nothing," I replied, "So what are you guys getting them?"

"Well… I was thinking a scarf for Dan," Runo said.

"Really? I was thinking of that too! Well for Billy…" she grinned, "Now it doesn't seem like a good enough idea though…"

"How about a new watch?" I suggested.

"I'm sticking with the scarf," Runo smirked, "I get to choke him whenever I feel like it."

"No Runo, don't be so mean to Danny. It's no his fault he's insensitive sometimes," Julie grinned.

"Sometimes?" she glared, "You must be joking."

"Guys… let's just go get your watch and scarf," I giggled as Runo continued to pout. She glared at Julie and then continued walking. I felt my phone vibrate so I stopped to see who it was. It was a text from Shun.

"You guys go ahead, I'll be right there," I smiled. They nodded and continued walking. I decided to just call him. The phone rang a few times before he picked up.

"Hey Alice. I haven't talked to you since the accident. Are you alright? What did the doctor say?" he asked.

"Don't worry," I laughed, "Everything is just fine."

"Are you busy right now?"

"Yeah kind of…" I said relieved. Shun didn't know about my legs… and the wheelchair… he would be so angry if he did.

"Okay then… I'll drop by later on," he hung up. I sighed as I turned off my phone. I wasn't in the mood for receiving phone calls. I wheeled all the way to Runo and Julie. They were arguing over a shirt.

"No, she's going to like pink better!" Julie said determined.

"No she won't!" Runo yelled, "Okay fine… let's just buy her that sweater. Alice will love it."

"Okay!" Julie grinned as she immediately went to get the sweater.

"Guys, I really don't want anything," I smiled making them both jump.

"Alice! You weren't supposed to know until Christmas," Julie whined, "Now we have to find something else."

"It's alright. You don't need to buy something for me," I stated.

"No, we do," Runo insisted, "For two reasons. One because you're our friend and two, because you're like a sister."

"Yeah, now come on and let's try on some clothes!" Julie said excitedly as she pulled Runo in and pushed me in as well. I shook my head as they she started to rummage through things. Runo glared at her and started to pick stuff off the ground. Some things never change.

That night…

So I need to buy some more streamers and balloons... and maybe some more food. I was on my wheelchair, next to a window. I stared out the window. Maybe we should get some fake snowflakes too… It was pretty outside. I was nervous about Shun coming. I knew he would be here soon. He always was at this time… well about this time… I looked at the clock. It was eight thirty. I sighed and just when I was about to get something to snack on, the doorbell rang. I knew it was Shun.

"Please don't be mad…" I whispered to myself as I went to get the door. I looked out the window and there he was. He looked amazing under the streetlights and the falling snow. I opened the door, "Hi Shun…"

"Alice… how did this happen?" he asked as he came in and closed the door.

"Well… remember when there was a fire… and um… it kind of happened then…" I said, trying to put it into words. He stared at me in shock. I watched as he bit his lip.

"I'm sorry," he apologized.

"For what?" I wondered out loud. I touched his arm lightly.

"It's my fault. I shouldn't have left you by yourself!" he said angrily, "I'm so stupid. I should have known something would happen!"

"Shun, it's not your fault," I cried as I tried to calm him down, "It's not anyone's fault. No one could have guessed it would happen."

"Alice, it's my fault. I could have guessed it would happen. We shouldn't have started dating. I shouldn't have come back to see you! You shouldn't have continued to come and see me! What was I thinking?" he blamed himself as he hit the wall. I stared at him.

"Shun… don't say that. Even if you didn't come back to see me, I would have still gone to see you…" I was crying softly now. I didn't want to lose Shun. He meant so much to me. I wouldn't give him away for all the money in the world. I could hear him take a deep breath before he faced me. He knelt down in front of me and took my hands in his.

"You're really stupid for doing this…" he whispered as he wiped the tears from my cheeks.

"Well if being stupid is going to get you to stay with me, I'll do it…" I smiled through my tears as he hugged me tightly. I felt him lift me off the wheelchair and into his arms. He brought me to the sofa and placed me down slowly. I pulled myself up until I was comfortable while he went to get my wheelchair. He came back and joined me.

"So are you ever going to walk again?" he questioned.

"Yeah, the doctor said I should wait a while before I take therapy since it hasn't been too long. I've been trying to move my legs these few days; it's not really working though…" I smiled sheepishly. I heard him sigh.

"You've got time, don't worry. I would help you but I can't exactly go to the hospital with you… especially not when the others are there," he said thinking. He wrapped his arms around me and I snuggled closer to him.

"So did you eat yet?" I wondered.

"Yeah, did you?" he asked.

"Um kind of… I was about to get myself a snack," I remembered and I tried to pull myself up. Shun held on to me. I really wanted to try walking even though I knew it wouldn't work. I bit my lip as Shun got up and helped me. He held on to waist incase I fell. He pulled me up slowly and once my legs touched the ground, he tried letting go a bit. I immediately collapsed on to him, "Shun… I don't tell anyone… but I feel so useless…"

"Alice, don't worry. You'll get it…" he hugged me closer and I wrapped my arms around his neck. I started to sob in his chest. He ran his fingers through my hair and didn't say anything. That was all I need though.

Ren's P.O.V.

I sat in my room thinking about her… she was gone… for good. There was no way I could persuade her to come back… because she was dead… she would never come back… it's that girl's fault! Being an undercover police! Alice and her other teammates did this! They made me kill Fabia! Alice… I stared at my reflection on the window. I watched myself smirk as I came up with an idea. Whoever killed Fabia will die… I will avenge her death.

Me: So you can kind of tell that Ren is a bit nuts…

Ren: Thanks… why do I have to be a crazy person?

Ace: Hey it's better than being the one everyone hates *groans

Me: Hehe… true unless you guys want to trade…

Ren: No!

Ace: Yes!

Me: Too bad. Sorry Ace, there's no way that's going to happen especially since the story might be close to finished… I'm not sure yet… Anyways, thanks so much for so patient! It really does mean a lot to me. Please review and comment. Tell me if you think i need to improve on something and I'll try updating sooner! Thanks so much! =)