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Phew! I stayed up REALLY late writing this one, just because I was honestly and truly inspired. :) I'm happy with the outcome and I really wanna be done with this story. I know the chapter is a little on the short side, but I think it's fitting for what's going on.

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Ch. 10 (so close to the end)

As soon as Suzuna heard Misaki's voicemail she got on the first train out of the city and headed home. She didn't bother pack much either, her mind was clouded by her mother's health.

Once Suzuna had gotten off the train she tried, as fast as she could, to get a taxi to take her to the hospital. When she'd reached the hospital she saw Misaki sitting outside on a bench, alone. Her head hung low sullenly. "Misaki!" She called out to her older sister. She raised her head and saw Suzuna running to her, immediately she stood and embraced her sister. "Misaki, how is she?" Suzuna asked into her sister's shoulder, tears already streaming out of her eyes. "She's…she's not good. They said she's in critical condition, her cancer is spreading…" Misaki's voice was hoarse and she was trembling.

"Are you okay?" Suzuna pulled away from Misaki, wiping tears from her eyes, and gave her a concerned look. "Are you sick too?!" Tears began to run again.

"No, no. I…I just haven't been sleeping a lot lately. I've been here for two days now." She rubbed her eyes from fatigue.

"Do you wanna go see mom with me? I don't think I can go…alone…" She sniffled. Misaki gave her a weak smile and grasped her trembling hand.

"Of course." Misaki led her sister inside the hospital to their mother's room.

Suzuna took a deep breath before opening the door to her mother's room. The room was silent, the shades were drawn, letting in the sun's light. She looked around the room, no matter how much light poured into the room…it seemed dark. She took a seat at her mother's bedside, weakly grasping her cold hand; she smiled slightly when she felt her grip onto her hand as well. "M-m-mother?" She mumbled, her body trembling. She heard Misaki's footsteps behind her and felt her place a calming hand on her shoulder. Letting her know she wasn't alone.

Their mother's eyes slowly flitted open. She gave them a small, weak smile. "Suzuna…" she whispered tiredly. "How are…you…honey?"

Again, tears formed in her eyes, "I'm good, mom. What about you? You're the one in the hospital?"

"Oh…I'll be…okay…I promise…" Suzuna could feel her mother's grip slightly loosen. Suzuna hugged her mother, for a few minutes. She didn't want to let her go, it was the first time she'd seen her in weeks. Why was this happening now? Why was this even happening? Couldn't their family enjoy one moment of happiness, without having to face more hardship?

Once she'd let go of her mother she sat by the window, silently crying. Misaki then took her place beside their mother. "Please, don't get her hopes up…" Misaki whispered hoarsely, her head hung low.

Her mother smiled weakly, "…oh Misaki…please…be sure to…take care of…your sister…" She placed a loving hand on her daughter's cheek.

"…I'll be sure to…" She wasn't sure what to say or do now. It was obvious to her that her mother was going to die now, but hopefully it wouldn't be at this very moment. Yet, why hope? That hasn't helped her so far. "Do you…think you can make till tomorrow, mom?" She sniffled and tried to keep the tears from coming.

"I'll try, hon. I'll try…" She mumbled, her eyes slowly closing. Misaki held onto her hand, and gripped it tightly.

"No, no! Don't leave! You can't leave us!" She cried, tears streaming down her face. The EKG machine's beeping slowed and continued to slow. Suzuna ran to her mother's side. Standing to Misaki's left.

"Misaki…Suzuna…I love you…both" She murmured. Misaki felt her hand go cold and limp.

The room felt darker. The air felt heavier…thicker. It was getting harder to breath. Suzuna, fell to her knees and sobbed into her hands. The EKG had stopped; there was only the constant monotone beep. Their mother had died.

Uhh...I'm gonna be honest here. I made MYSELF depressed from reading this. Although angsty stuff isn't really my style, I'm pretty damn good at it aren't I?! Hahah, well I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. And my heart goes out to anyone whose lost someone to cancer. I lost my step-grandma to colon cancer. I wasn't very close to her, as I'd only met her twice, from what I can remember. Now, I have a friend with leukimia. Not as fatal, but still...tis cancer :(

Watch out for ovarian cancer girls! It's a stealthy one, so if you ever feel any pain in your bladder area or anywhere down there, get it checked! Most of the time ovarian cancer is diagnosed in the later stages. Get checked, be aware of what's going on with your insides. Have a good day!

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