The Way Life is
By Hannio
Chapter 4
The Way life is
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Krillen, 18 or Marron, Chichi or Bulma but I own Mel and Xander there mine.
AUTHOR NOTE: Short and sweet. I'm sorry it took so long and I hope you like it
"Ready Babe" Krillen shouted up the stairs. He looked around, he couldn't believe it, it was finally time to take them home to where they belonged, there was a party there in a few hours and already people had gathered to get the place ready.
"Everything will be fine," ChiChi said sparing him a warm smile, he replied with a grin
"Yes it will now the worse is over we can finally move on with our lives. Me, 18, Xander and Marron and who know in the future we may have more." His grin grew bigger he just couldn't contain himself. Everything had fallen into place, he sighed "18 come one" he yelled, there was the sound of footsteps coming down the stairs and 18 appeared.
"I'm ready" she stated "You don't have to keep yelling" Krillen smiled at her
"Well let's go" he said sending the others a grin as they walked out of Master Roshi's house and climbed into the car which already had 2 baby carriers strapped in and set off.
"I hope everything goes right for them" ChiChi said turning to look at Bulma who had walked up to join her. Bulma looked after them
"Don't worry ChiChi" she said comfortingly "The hardship is over for them now they can be regular parents" at that moment the phone rang. They glanced at it startled
"Answer that someone. I'm on the toilet," Master Roshi shouted. Bulma wrinkled her nose
"You could have saved that piece of information" she shouted back and picked up the phone "Hello Master Roshi's place and you're lucky enough to be talking to Bulma"
"Miss Bulma" a professional voice said on the other end "Can I please talk to Mr Krillen or Mrs Krillen" Bulma blinked
"You've just missed them I'm afraid" she said twirling the cord round her finger as she watched Trunks playing on the floor near Vegeta's feet "They've gone to the hospital to pick up their son and daughter" she said
"The hospital good" Bulma frowned
"Who is this I'll get them to call you once they get in"
"There's no need" the voice said calmly "I am from the hospital we needed to contact them urgently but since they are coming there's no need"
"The hospital" she repeated out loud attracting everyone's attention "Is something wrong with Xander and Marron?" she questioned "Are they alright?"
"I'm afraid I can't share that information with you. I must go. Goodbye"
"No wait.." she stopped as the dialling tone came to her ear, she placed the phone down slowly
"Bulma what's wrong?" ChiChi asked frowning. Bulma turned back to her
"You know I said they're hardship was just ending" ChiChi nodded
"Yeah" she replied slowly. Bulma glanced at the phone
"I think it's only just began"
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"I reckon Marron should have the crib by the window I just think she'll like staring out the window, while Xander is much more go and get them sort" Krillen said pulling into the car park
"I think we should only train Xander" 18 added, Krillen nodded
"Yeah he's a natural fighter. Marron... Well I just want to keep her" Krillen commented pulling into a space near the entrance. They waited for a moment before getting out the car; they walked up the step and into the building and hurried to the elevator
"I can't wait to get them out of here for good" 18 said breaking the silence Krillen nodded
"Any minute now and we will" he replied, they walked out of the elevator and down the hall into the ward. "Mel we're here" Krillen yelled as he entered, "Lets go where are the twins... Are you ok Mel?" he asked seeing her face full of sorrow as she stared at them
"What is it?" 18 asked, Krillen stared at her an uneasy feeling blossoming in his stomach
"What's wrong Mel has a baby just died?" he asked. Mel nodded
"Yes one has" she said softly than spoke to them "Krillen, 18 I'm sorry but this morning Xander passed away" a silence met her words
"Excuse me" Krillen said, "Xander's.... Xander's dead?" he questioned, Mel nodded "He... he can't we saw him yesterday he was fine. You even said he was fine so how could he just die? Can you explain that to me? Because I really have no idea" Mel looked steadily at him
"Look Krillen..."
"How did he die?" 18 said cutting across her "That's what we want to know"
"Fine. Xander caught the flu and although his lungs were strong they weren't strong enough to with stand something like the flu and unfortunately he died" Krillens eyes flashed
"It's unfortunate if you forget something at the store, It's unfortunate if you have to cancel something it's not unfortunate that your flesh and blood is ripped away from you it's a fucking shame, something that shouldn't happen. Things that are unfortunate can be redone how does that happen. How can you change this" he demanded his voice rising with each word till he was shouting
"Krillen calm down or I'll have to ask you to leave"
"How could this happen?" 18 asked, "You told us Xander was fine and completely healthy and yet now he's dead. It doesn't make sense" she shook her head
"A death of a child never makes sense especially one as small as Xander who had so much to offer the world but it's just the way life is I'm afraid"
"You sound like you're telling someone you lost their necklace not that their son had just died"
"Krillen, not now" 18 said she turned to Mel "What about Marron? Is she still alive?" Mel nodded
"Marron is fine," she said
"Sure about that?" Krillen said, Mel looked at him
"I understand you're upset"
"You don't understand anything" he replied "How could you, you don't receive the news you just give it" he looked round "I want to see him. Where is he?" he demanded, 18 nodded
"I want to see him as well" Mel nodded
"I'll take you there first then I'll show you where Marron is" they nodded and followed her passing the bed where Xander had been the day before. Tears burned Krillen's eyes but he bit them back. Crying wouldn't help him. Even as he thought that one slid down his face, he rubbed it away, he couldn't believe it, it just had to be some kind of mistake. It had to be. She led them to a small room and opened the door. "I'll leave you for a few minutes" she said and walked out closing the door behind them. They walked over to the table and pulled the sheet back to reveal Xander. It looked like he was asleep, his black hair lay messily against his forehead and he was dressed in a dark green baby suit. Krillen let out a sob, even with that, it was clear their little Alexander was dead, his lips had a blue tint to them and his skin looked grey and waxy as if he was a doll.
"Oh God" he said reaching a hand out and touching his skin
"We never even got to hold him" 18 remarked her voice sounded strained, he looked at her to see sorrow on her face, something he thought he'd never have to see again. He looked down, took the slight weight of his son into his arms, and held him there for a minute. He hadn't held him since he was newborn. 18 walked over and looked over his shoulder, lifting her hand over and pushing Xander's hair off his face and letting it fall back. "I always wanted to do that" a silence fell as they stared at the little figure their heart breaking. He never stood a chance. Krillen passed him over to 18 who took him in her arms, and then walked over to the window staring out, but his eyes saw nothing of the scene in front of him. He glanced round as he heard 18 place Xander down and walked back taking one more look at his son before placing the cover over him. They walked out of the room to see Mel waiting
"I'll take you to Marron now" she said, they nodded following. She took them to another room where Marron lay kicking her chubby legs up in the air. As they leaned over she gave them a smile, which broke Krillen down completely, and he turned away from her choking on his sobs. Xander should be there with her smiling his greeting instead he was alone in that cold room. Dead.
"Krillen" he turned back to see 18 holding Marron settled "I want to go I can't stand being in this place anymore" Krillen nodded
"The paperwork is done already so you can just take her. I'm sorry about Xander but you still have Marron which is more than most parents just remember that." Mel said "and I'll see you again in 6 months, in September ok?" they nodded "Book nearer the time" she looked at them and shook Krillen's hand "Good luck" then she walked away leaving them to leave in the opposite direction.
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