"Jacien! What are you doing here?" I asked as casual as possible.
"Oh just looking for my lost belonging which I seemed to have found." Jacien said.
"Oh really? And what was that?" I asked.
"You." He replied. I was aghast. I wasn't a belonging and certainly not his.
"I think you are mistaken." I said.
"Nope. You are, Gabby-baby." He said, like the old days.
"I am Gohan's girl now, you over-egotistically idiot!" I screeched.
"Gohan? Really? Hmm...I guess I have competition..." He said, rubbing his chin.
"Are you that thick headed?! I LOVE GOHAN not you, at least not anymore..." I said.
"Ah, so you did love me?" He badgered.
"I don't know! I guess at one time I though I loved you...BUT I DO NOT!" I screamed. Gohan had long left to go to class and the bell had rung.
"You do so. You are playing hard to get ever since I was caught cheating. You were very brave for 'dumping' me and I commend you. Not most girls would do that. And then you go out with the loser of the school...You sure are a humanitarian...You really surprised me. But now, I need you back. Wendy dumped me and she wasn't like you were. I almost had you broken...Now we will start back again..." Jacien said, reaching for the buttons on my blouse of the school uniform.
"LEAVE ME ALONE!!!" I screamed, pushing him off of me...I tried and failed...he kept coming. "I NEVER WOULD EVER BE BROKEN TO SCUM LIKE YOU!"
********GOHAN HELP!!!!****************************************
*********Huh?? Wha?? What?? Gabby??*****************************
*********Please, Gohan...help!**************************************
*********I'm on my way*******************************************
I had to think fast. How could I get out there? "Mrs. Monte, may I please be excused to the bathroom?" I asked.
"Why, yes, you may." Mrs. Monte said, shaking me on. I ran out of the room in search of Gabrielle. I had no idea where to begin looking. I started to look near her class and I found Jacien on her. Her eyes were screaming.
"GOHAN!!!!" She yelled and I came up to him. She pushed him away. "You ass! Now you will never see the light of another day!" She screamed as a blinding light hit Jacien. I don't know what it was and how it was to affect me but the next thing I heard after a long while was a paramedic and the teachers.
"We don't know what happened...all we heard was screaming..." A teacher was telling the police. And then I lost consciousness.
I didn't know what happened...it seemed like someone else...I do not remember what had happened...all I remember is waking up after being hoisted onto a stretcher. I looked around and I saw Gohan on another stretcher. Jacien was being looked at. I then fell back asleep, I guess in a coma.
"Gabby, Are you okay?" My father asked as I awoke.
"Yeah...what day is it?" I asked as I sat up.
"Friday. Why?" He asked.
"I slept for four days?" I asked incredulously.
"Yes." He said. "Do you remember anything?"
"No." I admitted.
"I thought so. Gohan is still unconscious and Jacien had an accident, Gabrielle, Jacien is blind. Somehow, I think you were responsible. Gabby, honey, what was he trying to do to you?" My father asked.
"He was trying to take off my shirt. I screamed and Gohan came rushing up and...that's all I remember." I said
"You don't remember anything else?" My father asked.
"No, I don't...except looking at a paramedic as he lifted me in the ambulance." I said.
"You woke up?" He asked.
"Yeah. I saw Gohan on another stretcher and Jacien was still being examined." I said.
"Okay. You should get some rest." My father said.
"But I slept for four days! I need no more sleep. I do need to see Gohan. And I need to see Diana." I said.
"Diana is at home with Joann. I shall have the nurse check up on Gohan and I want you to sleep. You can see him in the morning." My father assured me.
"Okay...goodnight Daddy." I said.
"Goodnight, Gabrielle." My father said, kissing my forehead.
I awoke suddenly and looked around. My mother was in the room on a chair asleep. My grandfather was sitting next to me, snoring. I looked around for the signs of what had happened. There was a paper nearby and we had made first page...
BIG STORY: A FREAK ACCIDENT AT A NEARBY HIGH SCHOOL
On Monday, a freak accident of a light bursting put three local teenagers in the hospital. Gabrielle Lenore Yamato, daughter of Tomas Yamato and Rachel Yamato (deceased); Gohan Son, son of Goku Son (deceased) and ChiChi Son; and Jacien Kith, son of Keith Kith and Olga Kith were the three involved. Police investigating say that the injuries were not fatal but Jacien Kith has lost eyesight. Nothing is said on the other two. All are being treated at the City Hospital. Last word from the doctors was Gohan Son and Gabrielle Yamato had no injuries but were both reported in a coma.
A freak accident? That wasn't what happened. But then again, what had happened? What on earth had happened? Jacien was left blind. Gabrielle was in a coma like I was. My mother stirred in her sleep and her eyes fluttered open.
"GOHAN! You are awake!" She exclaimed.
"Yeah." I said, "barely."
"But you are alive! That is all that matters!" My mother said, running up to my bedside.
"Is it? Have you seen Gabrielle?" I asked.
"Yes. Yesterday both of you went into a period of observation. The oddest thing was that your breathing pattern and heartbeat pattern matched hers. The doctors were baffled. I never liked them anyways." My mom said.
"We matched?" I asked.
"Yes, the doctors were totally baffled." My mother said.
"Does that mean that Gabrielle is awake as well?" I asked.
"Could be. But it is one in the morning, Gohan. You can't go see her anyways. You need to get some rest." My mother commanded.
"Okay." I said, not in the mood to argue with her.
The next morning...
"Good Morning, Gohan." Gabrielle said, standing over my bed.
"Gabby?" I asked.
"Yep! I'm up and at 'em!" She said brightly.
"I think I have died already!" I said. She laughed.
"I don't think so! I think I am still alive. I GET TO GO HOME! I am so happy! I hope you do get to go home soon." Gabrielle said.
"I think so. I feel great! I hope to see you soon." I said, kissing her.
"Bye, Gohan." She said.
"Bye, Gabrielle." I answered.
I woke up at five in the morning and my dad was still sleeping so I decided to sneak out. The sun was just peeking over the horizon as I was examined by the doctors and they said I could go home. I had to go see Gohan, so I slipped out and he was sleeping so I woke him up. We talked and kissed and then I left. My father was waiting for me when I came back.
"Where were you, Gabrielle?" He asked.
"I am sure you know the answer to that one, Daddy." I said.
"I know I do. You shouldn't do that. He could be ill or something and you are hindering his recovery." He said.
"You know I am not. You know he is not sick. You are just trying to patronize me." I said, giggling. "You are very easy to see through."
"Oh, am I?" He said, laughing.
"Dad, I feel great! I feel like everything is finally the way it should be." I said.
"I am glad, sweetie. You are really acting mature now. I even heard that you didn't sass your Uncle Paul." My father said.
"No, I feel I finally have let mom and Angela sleep in peace." I said.
"Does that mean the one half of the charismatic duet is going back to gymnastics?" My father asked hopefully.
"Dad? I'm sorry but I can't...it's painful..." I said, tears brimming.
"I understand. But you do remember the glory days." My father said. Oh, did I ever remember...
"Are you two ready?" Rachel asked her twin daughters.
"Of course we are, Mommy." Angela said, Gabrielle nodded.
"Well, I am sure Scottie will love watching you." Rachel said, showing them their baby brother, Scott.
"I know he will." Angela said.
"We are very confident that you two will win..." Tomas added.
"OF COURSE THEY WILL!" Rachel said.
"I know, just reassuring them." Tomas said. Rachel kissed him.
"We better get moving...c'mon!" She said, pushing them out the door.
"AND THE WINNER FOR THE GYMNASTIC TEAM OF THE YEAR IS: ANGELA AND GABRIELLE YAMATO!!!" The announcer said.
"You won!" Rachel said, Scottie was squealing in joy.
"WE WON!" Angela and Gabrielle yelled, jumping up and down.
"We did a lot. But I don't think I can re-live that time." I said.
"I understand. But you should go and practice. Miss Samisen asked me about you." He said. Miss Samisen was our gymnastic coach. I couldn't go back there, too many painful memories.
"Thank you." I whispered.
"Yep, you are ready to go home, Mr. Gohan." The doctor said.
"Thank you." I said, "Is Gabrielle Yamato still here?"
"Yes, she sure is. I think she is getting her blood test results." The doctor said.
"Thank you." I said, walking towards the head nurse.
"Ah, Mr. Gohan Son. How may I help you?" She asked.
"Can you tell me Gabrielle Yamato's room number?" I asked.
"Sure can. 215, on the right." She said, brightly. I walked over to her room and knocked.
"Come in." She said. "GOHAN!" She said, hugging me.
"Hi, Gabby. How are you now?" I asked.
"Great! How are you?" She asked.
"Well...doctors said I could go home." I said.
"Really? Okay. Well, I shall be leaving real soon. I'll see you soon." She said.
"Okay, well, bye." I said, walking out.
"Bye." She said.
We didn't have to go to school for two weeks following and we barely saw each other during that time. Gabrielle was mostly with Diana, taking her shopping and such. I was to study. My mother was very strict about that. I actually was kind of glad to study. I was definitely tired of going on adventures. I was still very baffled on how or what had happened.
I was happy. I guess now I had no regrets. But I didn't know what had happened. Why was Jacien blind? What had happened and why can't I remember anything? Those questions were tarnishing my happy mood.
"What's the matter, Gabby?" My father asked as I was looking out of my window.
"Nothing really. I think I am just baffled on what had happened." I said.
"Even the police don't know what happened. Jacien is blind and that's about all they know. They also know that both you and Gohan were in comas for four days. They want to know what happened but they do not." My father said.
"I guess this family must be cursed. We now blind people." I said, giggling.
"I know you want to find humor in this, Gabrielle but I don't think I can. I do not think you should giggle at any of this." My father said.
"I am sorry, Daddy. I don't think I will again." I said, automatically getting serious.
"That's my girl. Now can you please watch Diana? I have a meeting to attend and Joanne is on vacation." My father said.
"Sure, I can. Where is she?" I asked.
"Asleep. She was tired. Joanne said she was very hyper last night. She should be asleep for a while. Goodbye, sweetie." He said.
"Goodbye, Daddy." I said. I sat down on my chaise and thought for a long while...about why I am not remembering anything, about my relationships...about my existence.
"GABBY!!" Diana cried as she ran into my room.
"What is it, Diana?" I asked, picking her up.
"Daddy's gone...I can't find him anywhere." She said.
"He went to a meeting. What do you need?" I asked.
"I need Daddy." Diana said.
"I am sorry, Pixie. He'll be back later." I said.
"Okay...he better be." Diana remarked.
"He will." I promised. Diana left my room and went to find her kitten, Polly.
Author's Corner: Well, that's chapter 6! More action to come as we find out what in the world happened. I do need some new material for this story and another I am working on. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please email me at ice_princess_cimorene@yahoo.com. All are very welcome and almost necessary. Until next time, Cimorene