The way life is
By Hannio
CHAPTER ONE
Broken Dreams
DISCLAIMER: Erm I don't own Krillen and 18. No they belong to the creator and I don't own Marron though I wish I did cause that girl is adorable :0). But (Oooh there's a but) I DO own Xander, Caroline and Doctor Elliot, if ever you want to use them, yes I know you don't but just listen, after all someone may like them, then all you have to do is ask and you can as simple as that.
AUTHOR NOTE: This is set I'm guessing perhaps 5 years before the World Tournament. I'm thinking Marron is around about 5 then. It's dark that's all I can really say, but I'm trying to make it realistic so don't hate me for anything that may happen cause as the title suggests that's how life is. I hope you enjoy it
They were his. Those screaming pieces of humanity, one who lay snugly in her mothers arm was his daughter the one that lay in his was his son. Krillen had always dreamed of having a family. Who didn't. He could always see himself with several kids but looking at his 2 babies. He knew it would be enough to just have them.
It had been a long hard birth. So many times the doctor had been sure that they had lost the children to the afterlife not just his son and daughter but his wife as well. He knew those screams of pain from 18 would haunt him forever. He had never heard her scream before so it was a big shock for it to happen. Not only that but the fact that it had sounded like she was being killed. He glanced up from the scene to see the doctor walk in, a worried expression on his face. He was tall and slim with dark hair that had grey streaks going through it and dark green eyes that held a firm expression in them.
"Mr... Er..." he stopped and went to consult the folder that he had under his arm, Krillen watched him, It wasn't the doctor that had been in charge of the birth of his kids
"Krillen... Just Krillen" he said finally, the doctor nodded as he looked up from the folder bringing a hand through his dark hair
"Fine Mr Krillen" Krillen went to interrupt but the doctor went on his gaze focusing on the folder. "I'm Doctor Elliot. We need to perform some test on your son and daughter" Krillen stared at him as his son began to move in his arms, he settled in his arms more comfortably and loosened the grip which had tightened without him realising it. The movements of his son stop and he glanced down to see him looking round with the innocent dark blue eyes of a baby
"W...Why?" he demanded a frown coming to his face, inwards a small flicker of fear began to develop. Doctor Elliot gave him a levelheaded look; the firm look in his eyes becoming emphasised
"It's standard hospital procedure Mr Krillen" he stated sounding as though he was reading from a textbook "your son and daughter are 2 months premature. Though they appear healthy we would just like to make sure sometimes babies who are premature have problems that can't be detected by the human eye. It's just to make sure" Krillen breathed in deeply and shifted his gaze from his tiny son to his tiny daughter, his look probing and loving at the same time. He turned back and gave one curt nod.
"Ok" Doctor Elliot nodded and turned his back to him calling to a nurse who was passing the room.
"Caroline can you come in here please" the woman who had to be about 25, walked in a questioning look on her face as she looked at the Doctor
"Can I help you Doctor Elliot?" she questioned, her voice had the steady calmness that people imagined a nurse to have. She even looked the part with a kind face and steady almost gentle looking eyes. Though she was pretty it was clear that she could be stern when forced to be.
"We need to perform some test. Just standard on Mr Krillen's Son and daughter. Could you set up room 5 please?" she nodded giving them a warm smile
"I'll get on it straight away" she said with a nod and walked out closing the door quietly behind her. Doctor Elliot turned back to Krillen.
"I must go for a moment but I'll be back shortly. Perhaps you should explain to your wife what is happening?" and with that he left the room. Krillen sighed and turned to the bed and walked over. 18's eyes were watching every move he made
"What's happening Krillen?" she demanded as soon as he appeared "Why do they want to do test on them?" Krillen knew that she was anxious so he placed an arm round her shoulder and gave it a squeeze of comfort watching her as she took their son in her other arm.
"Now 18" he said calmly "The test are just standard because they're 2 months premature. Once they clear it all up, we can take them home and show them off" he bent down to gaze more fully at the now sleeping children. His son was tiny for a boy he knew that for certain since he was half the size of Goten when he was born. His hair was black and he had a lot of it, the midwife had mentioned that straight away. His face was peaceful and his features perfect. His daughter was tiny there was no doubt about that she was even smaller than his son. Her features were perfectly formed though like the rest of her, from the soft blond fluff that was on her tiny head to the little fingers with their pale pink nails. He reached out and softly touched the smooth cheek and felt a flash of pride shoot through him as well as an undesirable love. Her face broke into a frown at the touch and she looked ready to begin screaming again so he dropped his hand
"Are you sure their just procedure?" 18 asked again her cool voice breaking into his thoughts, he gave her a blank look than nodded
"That's what the doctor said and he would know wouldn't he" she gave him an uncertain look but nodded. The door opened and the nurse Caroline came in.
"We're ready for the Twins now. She walked in and reached over taken them both and settling them in her arms "Have you decided on a name for them yet? It would be easier for us if we knew their names, so we could put it on our records" they looked at each other than 18 spoke
"Our son is going to be called Alexander, but he's gonna be known as Xander and our daughter is going to be known as Marron" Caroline nodded a smile on her face
"Xander and Marron. Nice names, different as well" she commented.
"Can we come?" Krillen asked, Caroline shook her head
"I'm afraid you'll have to wait here or in the waiting room you have to be trained to go in there" they nodded and Krillen couldn't shake the wariness
"We'll wait here" he heard himself say and Caroline nodded and said something but he didn't catch it and bore his children off. He heard 18 take in a deep breath
"They'll be fine," she said, her blue eyes focusing on his black one. "I know they will" Krillen nodded but didn't reply.
The wait was agonising for them; there was no denying that. Even though they would be fine there was a sense of anticipation about that they couldn't help but be infected by. Finally after what seemed like a lifetime the door opened and Doctor Elliot entered, he looked tired as he closed the door behind him.
"Where are they?" 18 asked immediately as she faced the Doctor an almost fierce look in her eyes that was different from the cool indifference that was usually there. For a moment Doctor Elliot watched them. Then he spoke
"There's a problem"
Well there you go. The first instalment as it is. This is only the opening chapter so it will improve. I already know what to do so bare with me. NO FLAMES. I know that some people are going to hate this story. Other people may enjoy it but if you hate it then I don't want to know. HOWEVER constructive criticism and good reviews are always welcome so please review and I'll put chapter 2 up ASAP.