Me: Welcome back! Oh, and to StellarStorm, I do not have any intentions on anyone becoming vampires... where'd you get that from? :P Anyway, on with the chapter!

Chapter 26- Relief

But finally, after 4 hours, Dr. Cullen approached them again.

All looked up expectantly at him, waiting for him to say if Sapphire had survived.

He was serious for a moment before a large smile covered his pale face. "She's just fine. The operation went well so she is completely fine. We'll need to keep her here a while though, just for observation you understand."

"Oh thank the gods." Ash said. Ruby let out a breath she didn't realise she was even holding.

"Can we see her?" May asked.

"Of course, follow me." Dr. Cullen gestured to the left. Ash and May stood, Ash taking hold of the 3 sectioned pushchair and started to follow the doctor, Ruby grabbed her mother's arm and followed too. "I'm afraid she isn't conscious yet, the anaesthetic hasn't worn off."

When they went in they could see Sapphire lying on the bed in a hospital gown and with a bandage around her head. Ruby ran to her side, looking at the now much more pink skinned girl.

Thank god... If she were still that pale I'd freak out in front of everyone... Don't really want Dr. Cullen to know Gemma revealed the secret... Hehe.

"How much longer will she be asleep?" Ash asked.

"An hour at the most."

"Good. I want to be able to see her." Ruby said. May placed a hand on her shoulder, making her turn and smile at her mother.

When Ruby sat at the bedside she cradled Jasper in her arms, letting the little baby pull her finger curiously. (You can sure see he's my favourite triplet...) All three were very active for 1 week olds, especially Emerald, she seemed very boisterous actually. Jasper was quietest, he just smiled and fiddled, and was Ruby's particular favourite.

Jade just slept, cried, slept, pooped, cried and pooped s'more.

The hour passed quickly, and soon after Sapphire showed signs of stirring. Ruby slipped Jasper hurriedly into his section of the pram, rushing to her side.

Her eyes opened slowly as she took in her surroundings.

"Where am I?" She exclaimed. (No, it's not what it suggests.)

"You're at the hospital, sis." Ruby smiled, Sapphire turned to her.

"Why, Ruby, I'm no sick."

"You were, but you're all better now." Ruby said, a few tears in her eyes, she pulled her lil' sister in for a huge hug.

Ash and May smiled at their eldest daughters, both holding each other.

"I'm gonna stay home until you're outta here." Ruby muttered. Ash jumped up at this.

"No you're not, Ru', you need to get to Pewter and then Cerulean before catching up to your friends in Vermillion!" He said.

"I want to stay with Saph', dad."

"Your father's right, Ruby, you'll never catch up if you don't go soon..." May said. Ruby sighed in defeat.

"Fine." She huffed.

"Don't be angry sissy, me call u everyyyyyy day!" Sapphire grinned, flinching afterwards as her head still hurt. "You go beat everybody!"

"Speaking of beating people... where's Torchix gone?" Ruby asked. "Actually, I haven't seen her for a few chapters... where's she gone?" What do I tell them about breaking the Forth Wall? *sigh* anyway.... I actually have no idea where my namesake is...

At the house.....

Torchix, still with the zip on, jumped around in one of the cribs, not able to jump out or call for help... oops.

Everyone had sweatdropped. Sorry guys...

"No matter. Anyway.... Your father will take you on Charizard to Pewter tomorrow and after you beat him to Cerulean and then Vermillion. Got that?" May said.

"Yes." Ruby replied. "I'll call Per' and tell her to stay in Vermillion in the morning."

"Ok, now, let's go get some lunch for ourselves and bring some back for Saph', k?" May smiled. Ruby nodded, waving at her sister before walking out.

Me: More! Yay! Not too long though... I guess I just want to get the sad bit over with, for now....

New fact! Anyone noticed that all the Kanto cities are named after colours? I was looking at a map so I knew where she had to go next and noticed! Weird, huh?

Torchix: I hate you.

Me: I'm you.

Torchix: So what! You put a zip on my mouth, I was smothered by Emerald every night for a whole week and couldn't call for help!

Me: Not my fault!

Torchix: It was you silly authoress! You're evil!

Me: Then how come I let Saph' live? If I was evil she'd be dead! HA!

Torchix: You... you...

Me: Keep it clean, girl! Your trainer was bad enough at the start of this whole thing! She's the reason it's T, and some future stuff.

Torchix: *Sticks out tongue*

Me: So immature.... anyway, before this AN takes up the space missed, I have one more thing. My Avatar is now a pic of all the main characters made from making dolls on Lunaii doll maker. Have a look! R&R!