THIS IS THE FINAL CHAPTER! (again i will remind my readers that in my world, gene & jim are brothers, ok? thats my priviledge as a fanfic authoress.) enjoy the third and final chapter to Wake Me...
(if you read this, PLEASE review it! even a single word like "good" or "great" makes me mucho happy & pushes me to think about writing more, tay?)
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storyline (c) 2001 michelle knight
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Gene went back to the apartment. He felt torn. His head said it's all over. His heart said to reach out to the people he was closest to. Gene didn't remember making any wishes. But then again, he didn't remember much right now. Sliding onto the floor, Gene shook his head.
" GENE! HELP ME! " Jim cried from the darkness of the apartment.
" JIM?! " Gene screamed, leaping off the floor.
Gene's heart raced. He couldn't see anything in here & the lights were out due to the storm.
" JIM! " Gene screamed again in desperation.
In the silence, Gene heard a series of whimpers coming from the bedroom. Gene raced into the bedroom. A flash of lightning revealed Jim snuggled into the bed. Why was Jim here? Out of habit, Gene sat down on the bed & lay a hand of comfort on Jim's shoulder. Jim rubbed his eyes as he looked up at Gene's sad face.
" GENE! " Jim exclaimed.
The brothers hugged each other tightly. Gene felt a wave of relief sweep through his body.
" I remembered something about you after you left. " Jim whispered. " And it made me remember everything else. I came here to wait on you. What happened? "
" I don't know, Jim. But everyone who I've ever been close to don't remember me. Except for you. " Gene said, his tone softening.
" Well, what are you going to do about it?! " Jim asked anxiously.
" What do you propose I DO? " Gene yelled. " NO ONE REMEMBERS ME & I HAVE THIS WEIRD PHANTOM WOMAN SHOWING UP WHEN SHE FEELS LIKE TEASING ME!"
Jim scrunched up his face with anger. " DON'T TELL ME THAT YOU'RE GIVING UP! " Jim screamed back. " YOU'VE NEVER GIVEN UP ON ANYTHING BEFORE! "
The realization hit Gene like a space wave. Where was Gene's fighting spirit? Why was THE Gene Starwind acting like a baby? Gene nodded to himself. Slipping into his coat, Gene headed towards the door.
" Where are you going? " Jim asked.
" To get some answers. " Gene said, turning to look at Jim. " Stay here. I'll be back
soon. "
Stopping by the doorway, Gene looked over his shoulder & smiled at his little brother.
" Thanks, Jim. " Gene said, vanishing into the rainy evening.
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Gene figured the best way to get any answers was to talk to Lady Kaye. The only way to make her appear was to try tracking down another friend. Gene went to find Suzuka at the temple by the park.
" So, figure out that you need me? " Lady Kaye taunted as she clung to Gene's shoulders.
Gene felt disgusted.
" Not exactly. " Gene said, pulling out his lazer gun. " Tell me who did this. I know you're not
indestructable. "
A smug grin covered Kaye's face. Gene returned it & powered up his lazer gun.
" Then who would tell you everything? " Lady Kaye asked, calling Gene's bluff.
" I'd find someone. Right now, you're pretty expendable. " Gene remarked, showing how serious he was.
" You're not serious. " Lady Kaye laughed.
" No? Try this on for size. " Gene said, aiming at Kaye's feet.
Pulling the trigger back, Gene grazed Kaye's ankle. Kaye fell to her knees & held her ankle tightly. Gene got closer & pointed the gun at Kaye.
" IDIOT! " Kaye screeched.
" I don't think so. Would you like to taste more of this gun, or tell me what I want to know? " Gene inquired.
Kaye stared wide-eyed as Gene grinned back.
" All right, anything. " Lady Kaye conceded.
" Good. " Gene said, pulling the gun away from Kaye's head. " Who really made things like this? "
" What are you talking about? I already told you..." Kaye began.
Gene angerily placed the gun back at Kaye's head.
" The truth, or don't say you weren't warned. " Gene growled.
Kaye trembled as she explained.
" James McDougal. He, he has some rock that gives him magic powers or something! " Kaye explained. " He erased your memory & moved you! "
" James McDougal? " Gene yelled. " Where is he?! "
" Go to 3024 Tresslong. You'll see. You've been living in an alternate reality. I'm not real, you're not real, nothing is! All you have to do is wake up! " Kaye rambled. " Let me go before they find us & kill me! "
" You're not making sense! " Gene roared. " What do you mean an alternate reality? "
" LET ME GO! Oh no, it's too late! " Kaye whispered.
Just as Gene started to ponder the situation, gun shots rang out from nowhere. Kaye slumped in Gene's arms. She was dead.
" SUKO! " Gene screamed, dodging some bullets.
Ducking behind a tree, Gene's heart beat wildly.
" Wake up? Wake up? What does she mean? I'm awake. " Gene said to himself.
Two bullets whizzed by Gene's head.
" MORE AWAKE THAN I CARE TO BE RIGHT NOW! " Gene screamed.
Coming from behind the tree, Gene shot back at his invisible attackers. Suddenly, everything went black.
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" Gene? Gene? Bro? " Jim called, shaking Gene gently.
" Jim? " Gene questioned as he slowly opened his eyes.
Gene's whole body ached. Looking around, Gene saw that he was back at the apartment. Surrounding his place on the floor was Suzuka, Aisha, Melfina & Jim. Letting out a moan, Gene sat up & leaned against the wall.
" Are you alright? " Melfina asked, kneeling next to Gene.
" What happened? " Gene asked, placing a hand to his head.
" We all followed you when you took off. " Jim began. " We fought off the badguys after they knocked you out, Gene.
" You all remember me? " Gene asked.
Jim, Aisha, Suzuka & Melfina all nodded.
" Whatever happened to separate us all has began to wear off. " Suzuka said.
" James is getting scared. He's losing control. " Gene said aloud to himself.
" Those people did a real number on him, he's talking to himself. " Aisha said.
" SHUT UP AISHA! " Suzuka, Melfina & Jim said together.
" We have to track Go to the address. " Gene said, standing up & wobbling across the floor.
" What? " Jim asked, quickly trailing Gene.
" The address. We have to confront James & make him change things back! Trust me, okay? " Gene pleaded with Jim.
Jim nodded. The others made no moves to question Gene. Gene smiled & started out the door.
" But we're coming with you! " Aisha screamed.
" The first smart thing she's said all day. " Jim commented.
" HEY! " Aisha protested.
" AISHA SHUT UP! " Gene yelled.
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Arriving at the address Kaye gave Gene, the five friends drew their guns. The address turned out to be a holding compound. There wasn't any security or guards at the gate.
" This doesn't look good. " Jim stated as they walked to the front door.
" I agree. But it's the only way to get back the world we remember. " Gene said. " I'll understand if anyone wants to turn back. It's obvious that this whole thing is my fault. "
" Turn back? Not on your life! " Aisha roared.
" We're a team. " Melfina said.
" The best. " Jim agreed.
" Well then, shall we get back what is ours? " Gene said, smiling.
" Let's go. " Suzuka said.
" On three. " Gene said, motioning for when they'd kick the door in.
" One. " Melfina counted.
" Two. " Jim joined in.
" THREE! " Aisha screamed.
Busting the door down, they split up closely. A wild laughter rang throughout the compound.
" HIDE YOU SCUMBAG! " Gene said aloud. " WE'LL FIND YOU! "
Suddenly, a blue light engulfed the group. When they could see again, they found themselves standing in front of a beam of light. James came from behind the beam & smiled.
" I've had fun torturing you, Gene. Seeing you get upset because you lost your friends was so delicious. " James squealed, rubbing the stone that was in the middle of the beam. " And this magic stone is the creator of this happiness. "
" What are you babbling about? " Gene scoffed.
" Why, the real reason I changed your reality. I wanted to see you give up! I wanted to see Gene Starwind on his knees! " James said with an evil laugh. " I was hoping you would kill yourself in desperation, but I can see that fate has left that honour to me! "
" Over my dead body. " Aisha said, stepping in front of Gene.
" So be it. " James said.
The stone shimmered with a blue aura. Aisha fell to the floor.
" AISHA! " Gene screamed. " JAMES! LEAVE THEM OUT OF THIS! "
" She's...she's dead. " Jim said, holding Aisha in his arms.
" NO! " Gene screamed.
Gene dove for the stone. James tackled Gene & they wrestled on the floor.
" I WON'T LET YOU HURT ANYONE ELSE! " Gene screamed.
" I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO END MY BEAUTIFUL DREAM! " James screamed.
" I WISH YOU'D NEVER FOUND THIS STUPID STONE! " Gene wished aloud.
The two men stopped wrestling. Melfina, Jim & Suzuka gasped. The stone was glowing again.
" NOOO! " James screamed, watching the stone burn it's erie blue.
Gene sat up & held the stone in his hands. The blue light seemed to blind them all as energy passed through the room. A deafening silence followed.
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" Gene? " Jim called. " Gene. "
Gene's heart beat wildly as he opened his eyes. Familiar surroundings came into focus. Sighing in relief, Gene realized that he must have been dreaming.
" Are you okay? " Jim asked, waving his hand in front of Gene's face.
Gene caught Jim's hand & smiled. Jim tilted his head at Gene.
" I'm going to go get Melfina. " Jim said, pulling away. " Something's wrong. "
" Jim. I'm fine. " Gene said softly. " Do you consider me, a friend? I know that we're brothers, but how about friends? "
Jim wasn't quite sure how to reply, but it was painfully obvious that Gene was sincere. Gene swung his feet over the sofa & sat up.
" Gene, I still think I should get Melfina. You've been sleeping upside down. I bet you hurt your head or something. " Jim said.
" Just answer the question, okay? " Gene pleaded.
" Brother, friend. It's the same isn't it? " Jim asked. " Yeah. " Jim answered finally.
Gene's face lit up.
" HEY JIM! COME HERE! YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS! " Aisha screamed from the kitchen.
Jim & Gene walked into the kitchen. Aisha, Melfina & Suzuka were gazing into a small box. A familiar blue stone lay embraced by a delicate wrapping.
" I wonder what it is. " Aisha exclaimed.
Gene's eyes gaped. Quickly, Gene grabbed the stone & ran outside with it. With everyone watching from the kitchen window, Gene took out his lazer gun & destroyed the stone. Satisfied, Gene smiled. Walking up to the second floor landing, Gene stretched out onto the chase lounge & went back to sleep.
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(if you read this, PLEASE review it! even a single word like "good" or "great" makes me mucho happy & pushes me to think about writing more, tay?)
_-*~*~*-_
storyline (c) 2001 michelle knight
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Gene went back to the apartment. He felt torn. His head said it's all over. His heart said to reach out to the people he was closest to. Gene didn't remember making any wishes. But then again, he didn't remember much right now. Sliding onto the floor, Gene shook his head.
" GENE! HELP ME! " Jim cried from the darkness of the apartment.
" JIM?! " Gene screamed, leaping off the floor.
Gene's heart raced. He couldn't see anything in here & the lights were out due to the storm.
" JIM! " Gene screamed again in desperation.
In the silence, Gene heard a series of whimpers coming from the bedroom. Gene raced into the bedroom. A flash of lightning revealed Jim snuggled into the bed. Why was Jim here? Out of habit, Gene sat down on the bed & lay a hand of comfort on Jim's shoulder. Jim rubbed his eyes as he looked up at Gene's sad face.
" GENE! " Jim exclaimed.
The brothers hugged each other tightly. Gene felt a wave of relief sweep through his body.
" I remembered something about you after you left. " Jim whispered. " And it made me remember everything else. I came here to wait on you. What happened? "
" I don't know, Jim. But everyone who I've ever been close to don't remember me. Except for you. " Gene said, his tone softening.
" Well, what are you going to do about it?! " Jim asked anxiously.
" What do you propose I DO? " Gene yelled. " NO ONE REMEMBERS ME & I HAVE THIS WEIRD PHANTOM WOMAN SHOWING UP WHEN SHE FEELS LIKE TEASING ME!"
Jim scrunched up his face with anger. " DON'T TELL ME THAT YOU'RE GIVING UP! " Jim screamed back. " YOU'VE NEVER GIVEN UP ON ANYTHING BEFORE! "
The realization hit Gene like a space wave. Where was Gene's fighting spirit? Why was THE Gene Starwind acting like a baby? Gene nodded to himself. Slipping into his coat, Gene headed towards the door.
" Where are you going? " Jim asked.
" To get some answers. " Gene said, turning to look at Jim. " Stay here. I'll be back
soon. "
Stopping by the doorway, Gene looked over his shoulder & smiled at his little brother.
" Thanks, Jim. " Gene said, vanishing into the rainy evening.
-*~*~*-
Gene figured the best way to get any answers was to talk to Lady Kaye. The only way to make her appear was to try tracking down another friend. Gene went to find Suzuka at the temple by the park.
" So, figure out that you need me? " Lady Kaye taunted as she clung to Gene's shoulders.
Gene felt disgusted.
" Not exactly. " Gene said, pulling out his lazer gun. " Tell me who did this. I know you're not
indestructable. "
A smug grin covered Kaye's face. Gene returned it & powered up his lazer gun.
" Then who would tell you everything? " Lady Kaye asked, calling Gene's bluff.
" I'd find someone. Right now, you're pretty expendable. " Gene remarked, showing how serious he was.
" You're not serious. " Lady Kaye laughed.
" No? Try this on for size. " Gene said, aiming at Kaye's feet.
Pulling the trigger back, Gene grazed Kaye's ankle. Kaye fell to her knees & held her ankle tightly. Gene got closer & pointed the gun at Kaye.
" IDIOT! " Kaye screeched.
" I don't think so. Would you like to taste more of this gun, or tell me what I want to know? " Gene inquired.
Kaye stared wide-eyed as Gene grinned back.
" All right, anything. " Lady Kaye conceded.
" Good. " Gene said, pulling the gun away from Kaye's head. " Who really made things like this? "
" What are you talking about? I already told you..." Kaye began.
Gene angerily placed the gun back at Kaye's head.
" The truth, or don't say you weren't warned. " Gene growled.
Kaye trembled as she explained.
" James McDougal. He, he has some rock that gives him magic powers or something! " Kaye explained. " He erased your memory & moved you! "
" James McDougal? " Gene yelled. " Where is he?! "
" Go to 3024 Tresslong. You'll see. You've been living in an alternate reality. I'm not real, you're not real, nothing is! All you have to do is wake up! " Kaye rambled. " Let me go before they find us & kill me! "
" You're not making sense! " Gene roared. " What do you mean an alternate reality? "
" LET ME GO! Oh no, it's too late! " Kaye whispered.
Just as Gene started to ponder the situation, gun shots rang out from nowhere. Kaye slumped in Gene's arms. She was dead.
" SUKO! " Gene screamed, dodging some bullets.
Ducking behind a tree, Gene's heart beat wildly.
" Wake up? Wake up? What does she mean? I'm awake. " Gene said to himself.
Two bullets whizzed by Gene's head.
" MORE AWAKE THAN I CARE TO BE RIGHT NOW! " Gene screamed.
Coming from behind the tree, Gene shot back at his invisible attackers. Suddenly, everything went black.
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" Gene? Gene? Bro? " Jim called, shaking Gene gently.
" Jim? " Gene questioned as he slowly opened his eyes.
Gene's whole body ached. Looking around, Gene saw that he was back at the apartment. Surrounding his place on the floor was Suzuka, Aisha, Melfina & Jim. Letting out a moan, Gene sat up & leaned against the wall.
" Are you alright? " Melfina asked, kneeling next to Gene.
" What happened? " Gene asked, placing a hand to his head.
" We all followed you when you took off. " Jim began. " We fought off the badguys after they knocked you out, Gene.
" You all remember me? " Gene asked.
Jim, Aisha, Suzuka & Melfina all nodded.
" Whatever happened to separate us all has began to wear off. " Suzuka said.
" James is getting scared. He's losing control. " Gene said aloud to himself.
" Those people did a real number on him, he's talking to himself. " Aisha said.
" SHUT UP AISHA! " Suzuka, Melfina & Jim said together.
" We have to track Go to the address. " Gene said, standing up & wobbling across the floor.
" What? " Jim asked, quickly trailing Gene.
" The address. We have to confront James & make him change things back! Trust me, okay? " Gene pleaded with Jim.
Jim nodded. The others made no moves to question Gene. Gene smiled & started out the door.
" But we're coming with you! " Aisha screamed.
" The first smart thing she's said all day. " Jim commented.
" HEY! " Aisha protested.
" AISHA SHUT UP! " Gene yelled.
-*~*~*-
Arriving at the address Kaye gave Gene, the five friends drew their guns. The address turned out to be a holding compound. There wasn't any security or guards at the gate.
" This doesn't look good. " Jim stated as they walked to the front door.
" I agree. But it's the only way to get back the world we remember. " Gene said. " I'll understand if anyone wants to turn back. It's obvious that this whole thing is my fault. "
" Turn back? Not on your life! " Aisha roared.
" We're a team. " Melfina said.
" The best. " Jim agreed.
" Well then, shall we get back what is ours? " Gene said, smiling.
" Let's go. " Suzuka said.
" On three. " Gene said, motioning for when they'd kick the door in.
" One. " Melfina counted.
" Two. " Jim joined in.
" THREE! " Aisha screamed.
Busting the door down, they split up closely. A wild laughter rang throughout the compound.
" HIDE YOU SCUMBAG! " Gene said aloud. " WE'LL FIND YOU! "
Suddenly, a blue light engulfed the group. When they could see again, they found themselves standing in front of a beam of light. James came from behind the beam & smiled.
" I've had fun torturing you, Gene. Seeing you get upset because you lost your friends was so delicious. " James squealed, rubbing the stone that was in the middle of the beam. " And this magic stone is the creator of this happiness. "
" What are you babbling about? " Gene scoffed.
" Why, the real reason I changed your reality. I wanted to see you give up! I wanted to see Gene Starwind on his knees! " James said with an evil laugh. " I was hoping you would kill yourself in desperation, but I can see that fate has left that honour to me! "
" Over my dead body. " Aisha said, stepping in front of Gene.
" So be it. " James said.
The stone shimmered with a blue aura. Aisha fell to the floor.
" AISHA! " Gene screamed. " JAMES! LEAVE THEM OUT OF THIS! "
" She's...she's dead. " Jim said, holding Aisha in his arms.
" NO! " Gene screamed.
Gene dove for the stone. James tackled Gene & they wrestled on the floor.
" I WON'T LET YOU HURT ANYONE ELSE! " Gene screamed.
" I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO END MY BEAUTIFUL DREAM! " James screamed.
" I WISH YOU'D NEVER FOUND THIS STUPID STONE! " Gene wished aloud.
The two men stopped wrestling. Melfina, Jim & Suzuka gasped. The stone was glowing again.
" NOOO! " James screamed, watching the stone burn it's erie blue.
Gene sat up & held the stone in his hands. The blue light seemed to blind them all as energy passed through the room. A deafening silence followed.
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" Gene? " Jim called. " Gene. "
Gene's heart beat wildly as he opened his eyes. Familiar surroundings came into focus. Sighing in relief, Gene realized that he must have been dreaming.
" Are you okay? " Jim asked, waving his hand in front of Gene's face.
Gene caught Jim's hand & smiled. Jim tilted his head at Gene.
" I'm going to go get Melfina. " Jim said, pulling away. " Something's wrong. "
" Jim. I'm fine. " Gene said softly. " Do you consider me, a friend? I know that we're brothers, but how about friends? "
Jim wasn't quite sure how to reply, but it was painfully obvious that Gene was sincere. Gene swung his feet over the sofa & sat up.
" Gene, I still think I should get Melfina. You've been sleeping upside down. I bet you hurt your head or something. " Jim said.
" Just answer the question, okay? " Gene pleaded.
" Brother, friend. It's the same isn't it? " Jim asked. " Yeah. " Jim answered finally.
Gene's face lit up.
" HEY JIM! COME HERE! YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS! " Aisha screamed from the kitchen.
Jim & Gene walked into the kitchen. Aisha, Melfina & Suzuka were gazing into a small box. A familiar blue stone lay embraced by a delicate wrapping.
" I wonder what it is. " Aisha exclaimed.
Gene's eyes gaped. Quickly, Gene grabbed the stone & ran outside with it. With everyone watching from the kitchen window, Gene took out his lazer gun & destroyed the stone. Satisfied, Gene smiled. Walking up to the second floor landing, Gene stretched out onto the chase lounge & went back to sleep.
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