This is actually izzy updating this. My sister, digidestend angel, is really sick right now with no voice and cough. The trip was not good on her. My brothers and me are trying to help with Nathaniel as much as we can too. Hard to update. Thanks. We will do our shout outs for reviewers next chapter. But thanks for reviewing.


Bucket List

Digidestend Angel

Chapter Eleven

Hello World, How You Been?

Dear Diary,

I'm glad it's a 3 day weekend, or else we wouldn't get everything done as much as we wanted! This weekend, Andre says we're crossing out a lot of things from my Bucket List. YAY! Today, we decided to go to the Zoo! The San Diego Zoo! AHH! I've never been, so I want to go!

Let's hope we can mark something else off the list, as in, riding one of the Elephants. Beck's going to use his dad's connections and hopefully it will work and I can ride one, with Beck of course. I swear, I have the best friends in the whole world, who would do anything for me.

I've never felt so blessed.

Sincerely, Caterina Valentine

November 4th

Tori's POV

Cat's been pretty out of it these past few days. She will lose concentration and go into a daze. At first, I was worried it was a seizure, but then I was reminded that her brain isn't exactly doing alright lately. Her body is on overload, so it's having a hard time functioning.

Today, we're all heading to the zoo. Cat wants to see the monkeys, seals, kangaroos, hippos, and…ride an elephant. That one is going to be tough, but Beck's dad says he knows how to get connections to do that, so we're keeping our fingers crossed. I have my camera ready, so we can remember these times we're sharing with Cat…I'll have these memories to cherish for life.

"Okay, Cat, smile!" I tell her as she is sitting on a turtle statue, gigging. She makes "bunny ears" on Robbie since he's sitting right next to her. "Perfect!"

Beck helps her off and Robbie's falls down with a thud. Ouch. Anyways, we get our tickets and head inside. Robbie takes out the map and Cat tries to see. I take a picture of that, because she's standing on her tippy toes.

She's dressed cute too. She's wearing a pink hoodie, jean knee-length shorts, and pink TOMS, with a fisher's hat to hide her new bald spot. Even though it's kind of warm here, she's wearing a sweatshirt because her skin is so delicate and thin, bruises show up every time she bumps into something, and we all know how clumsy the girl is. I feel so bad for her, but there's nothing anything or anybody can do. Anyways, her arms have so many harsh bruises on them and she finds it embarrassing.

"Want to see the Reptile House?" I suggest. "It's just right there." I point right across from us.

Cat cringes, but Jade smirks. "Ooh, poisonous things…"

I blink at her in disgust. "There is something wrong with you."

Jade shrugs. "And yet, Vega, it feels so right to me."

"The Polar Bear!" Cat squeals as she runs up to the Polar Bear's spot. "He's so beautiful!"

We've been walking around for about an hour and a half, and we've had to stop a few times because Cat ran out of breath. Of course, she'll see or hear something we've never heard before and run towards it. We've been out of breath too, trust me. We jog after her.

"Cat, will you stay with us?" Beck says, putting his hands on his knees, panting. "Jeez, I feel like I'm running a marathon."

Cat giggles and then gasps. "Gotta pee, gotta pee, gotta pee!" And she runs to the bathrooms that are right next to us.

Jade groans. "I'll go with her."

Robbie and Andre have to go too, so I stay out here with Beck. "She's having fun." I tell him as he leans against the railing that separates us from the polar bears tank. "That's the main thing."

He nods, sticking his hands into his pocket. "I know. I just don't want to wear her out so early in the trip."

"Well, she doesn't want to leave, so there's no point in worrying about it." I shrug. "Let's leave her be. She needs this."

Beck's phone rings and he takes it out of his pocket and answers. "Hello? Hey dad. Yeah…oh yeah? Seriously? Yeah, we'll run over there now! Thanks, dad, we owe you!" And he hangs up right when Cat and Jade come out of the bathrooms. "Cat, if we go right now, a friend of my dad's is going to get you a ride on an elephant!"

Cat squeals with delight. "Let's go!"

It took us a good ten minutes to make it over to the Elephants, but it was worth it. A man about Beck's height and weight with blonde hair comes up to us with a smile. "Beck Oliver, am I right?" Beck nods as he shakes his hand. "I'm Frank! You look just like your father!"

Beck chuckles. "Thanks. This is my girlfriend, Cat Valentine. She has made a Bucket List and wants to ride an Elephant."

Cat nods. "Please. I have cancer, so we're trying to cross out ALL of the things on the list, and one of them is to ride an Elephant!"

Frank smiles. "Well, if that's on your bucket list, young lady, then we should not waste time! Is everyone going?"

We all step back.

I'm terrified of heights…and large animals.

Beck is the only one next to Cat. "I'm going with her."

Frank nods. "Perfect. Well, the rest of you can come with us and get a good view of them when they're walking around. It's an awesome spot for pictures!" He motions to my camera around my neck.

"Cool!" I say as we follow him up some stairs.

Once they get an elephant in some light restraints and Beck signs some papers, Frank grabs the microphone. "Ladies and Gentlemen, we're doing something special right now! I have a small friend here who has cancer, and her wish is to ride an Elephant! So let's give Cat Valentine a round of applause!"

And the crowd that was admiring the elephants or just people walking by starts clapping and cheering. More and more people are gathering around to watch. I take a picture of Cat and Beck before they step carefully onto the Elephant. "What's his name?" Cat asks as Beck adjusts them so she's safe.

"Well, little lady, his name is Wilbert. He seems to like you." Frank tells her with a wink.

Everyone likes Cat.

Everyone loves Cat.

We adore her and love her so much.

I can't help the tears that fall from my eyes as I keep taking pictures of Cat's big smile, Beck's arms wrapped around her waist protectively, and the Elephant even is smiling, as I can see.

Does she have to leave?

God, do you have to take her away?


Next Chapter: There Will Be A Day With No More Pain (Andre's POV)