Hello dear readers! Sorry I made the first chapter so short, here's the
second. It's much longer! Because the first person that reviewed was a
Zoicite fan, Zoicite is the first general who gets a big scene! That's my
way of thanking you. Enjoy everyone!
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon is copyright © 1992 Naoko Takeuchi/Kodansha, TOEI Animation. English Language Adaptation © 1995 DiC Entertainment. My original characters Joyce, Dr. Athol, and Tani belong to me. Have a nice Day! ^_^
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When Worlds Collide
Chapter 2
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The girl sat in the hospital waiting room on her cell phone. "Yes, Mama. I'm positive you don't know them." "Are you sure? I thought I knew all of your friends," Joyce seemed somewhat upset as she said that. "Calm down. I haven't seen them for some years now. On second thought, I think you might know them. But, you wouldn't recognize them." "Do you want me to go over there?" "No, that's ok Mom. I need to ask you a favor." Joyce sighed heavily, "What is it?" "Well, I don't think they have anywhere to stay." "Are you saying what I think you are?" "I could be. Can they stay over until they get on their feet?" "You're asking me to let some people who I don't know stay over at my house?" "Uh, yes. Please." "That is just out of the question." "Aww, come on Mama. They need somewhere to stay." She pleaded. "How do you know these people?" The girl sighed and thought to herself, "Would she believe me if I told her?" "It's a long story," she said into the phone. "I'll tell you when I get back." "Why can't you tell me on the phone?" "I would, it's just that they're kind of famous." "Like celebrities?" "To the people who know who they are, yes." "Well," Joyce chuckled a bit. "If they're celebrities, then, I guess it's fine. If they start stealing anything, then it's out they go, famous or not." "Thank you, Mama. They won't. I love you." "I love you, too." "Well, I have to go. The doctor is coming. Bye Mama." "Goodbye." The doctor walked up just as she ended the phone call. "Are you Ms. Nives?" She looked up at the doctor. "Yes, I am." "My name is Dr. Athol. Come with me, please." She stood up and followed him. "You say the people you brought in are your friends?" "Yes, they are." She stated as they continued to walk. "Well, I'll give you a report on their status. Mr. Ite and Ms. Saito are doing fine. They just had mild head trauma. I'm going to release them today." "Oh that's wonderful" She said joyfully as she remembered the names she placed on the forms. Jadeite was Jed Ite; Nephrite was Maxfield Stanton; Malachite was Malcolm Kite; and Zoicite was Zoey Saito. "On the other hand," the doctor stated. "Mr. Stanton and Mr. Kite are still in critical condition. Our surgeons are working non-stop to repair the wounds." She just quietly nodded. The doctor sighed. "You know there's a chance they might not pull through." She held her head down and took a deep breath. The doctor looked up; "we've arrived at our destination." The girl looked up and realized she was in front of a hospital room. The doctor opened the door, and she walked in.
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"Wake up, Ms. Saito!" The woman heard the voice calling someone, asking them to wake up. "Come on, Zoey!" "Is this the same person they were calling before?" She asked herself. "Zoey Saito, wake up!" "Wake up lady, so they can stop disturbing my sleep!" She yelled. "Come on, Ms. Zoey Saito!" "Wait a minute," she thought to herself. "Am I the one they're calling?" "Wake up, please!" The voice was getting desperate now. "Let me see if my guess is correct." With that she stretched and woke up, yawning. "She woke up! How are you feeling?" That voice. "You! Are you the one who's been calling me all this time?" She hissed as she narrowed her eyes at the man who seemed to have a worried look on his face. "Uh, yea. It was m...me. H...how are you f...feeling?" This nurse had never been this scared of a patient since he started working at the hospital three years ago. "I was feeling great, now thanks to you. I had to wake up from my perfectly good rest!" She growled at him. "Um, uh, I'll t...tell the doctor that you're awake." He hurriedly dashed out of the room, closing the door behind him. "Much better, I'm getting good peace and quiet again." She then leaned against the pillow. "Why am I in a hospital?" She asked herself. A short time later, the door opened.
In walked the doctor, followed closely by a girl. The woman took a good look at the girl. She was 5'9" tall. She had dark reddish straight hair that fell to a little bit below her shoulder. Her eyes were a warm brown. She had caramel colored skin, and wore a slightly bloody shirt with blue jeans. She then looked at the doctor. He was a tall middle-aged man, with dusty brown thinning hair, and thick glasses. "Ms. Saito," he said. "Here is your friend who called the ambulance for you. I'll just check your chart. Then, I'll leave you two ladies to talk." The girl smiled at her nervously while the doctor read the chart. The doctor replaced the chart and turned to leave when he said, "You must be some patient, I've never seen a nurse run away from a room like that before." After those words, he left the room and closed the door.
"Hello, General Zoicite. How are you feeling?" The girl asked. Zoicite groaned. "I'm fine, thanks. May I ask who you are?" She didn't want to admit it, but the girl did seem somewhat familiar. "My name is Tani, Tani Nives." She then nodded slowly, "How did I get in this hospital?" "Well, I found you and the other generals in an odd alley. You were all severely injured, so I called for an ambulance to take you all to the hospital. The doctor says that you and Jadeite are going to be released today." Zoicite then paused and didn't say anything. Tani got a bit worried, "Are you are all right general?" Zoicite loudly sighed. "I'm fine physically. But, I have no idea who you're talking about and why do you keep calling me 'General Zoicite'?" That question completely shocked Tani. She couldn't believe that the general didn't know she was one. "Tell me, what's the last thing you remember?" Zoicite was silent, and seemed to be thinking. "Let's see, I remember hitting the ground and passing out. The next thing I remember is you waking me up, calling me Zoicite. The next thing I knew was that I was riding in an ambulance, where I fell asleep. Then I was awakened from my slumber by some ingrate who called me, Ms. Zoey Saito." "Do you remember anything before that?" Zoicite shook her head, "everything earlier than that is blank. I don't recall my name being Zoicite. I supposed that it was, because you continued to call me that." Tani thought to herself, "This might just be a good thing. For all the wrongs she's done. She gets a new start without knowing who she is. Maybe I shouldn't tell her." "Do you know anything about me?" Zoicite quizzed the girl. "Yes. You are a singer in a new rock group. You call yourselves, 'The Negaverse Generals.' Your stage name was General Zoicite. Your real name is Zoey Saito. There are three more members of the group, which go by the stage names General Malachite, General Nephrite, and General Jadeite." Zoicite stared at the girl, "For some reason, I don't think that's true. I think you're lying to me."
"What reason do I have to lie to you?" She hoped that her story would be accepted, at least until Zoicite got her memories back. Tani hoped she would. Zoicite still didn't trust her, but due to the fact that the girl didn't have a good reason to lie, she would go along with what she said. "Fine. You said that I was going to be released today?" "Yes, I did." "Are you going to take me to wherever it is I live?" "About that, your place and all of your things burned in a fire a couple of days ago. All you had was your stage costumes. So, you'll be staying with me for a while." She sweetly smiled at Zoicite. She couldn't believe how easily she was making this stuff up. Zoicite warily nodded. "Am I leaving the hospital in this?" She asked pointing to her hospital gown. "Not if I have anything to do with it, I'll buy you some clothes when I come back." "How do you know what size to get?" Tani reached into her pocket and pulled out a retractable measuring tape. "Stand up please." Zoicite slowly stood up. Tani was completely surprised by Zoicite's height. She was at least six feet, two inches tall. "Why are you gawking at me like that?" Zoicite asked, impatiently. Tani shook her head. "It's nothing." She then proceeded to take all of her measurements and write them down a small book that she always carried. "That does it, now I'm off to go see Mr. Jed Ite." "Jed Ite?" Zoicite asked with a raised brow. "General Jadeite. Don't worry, I'll re-introduce you both later on." Zoicite shrugged, and lay back in the bed. She drifted off to sleep just as Tani closed the door.
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Tani slowly opened the door to see Jadeite sitting up in the bed reading a magazine. "Hello, you're the girl that saved us." Jadeite said with a slight smile on his face. "Yes, that's me. What all do you remember?" She said as she closed the door and leaned on it. "Let's see, I remember hitting the ground, you waking me up, recognizing you, you telling me to be quiet, the ambulance ride here, the doctors and nurses poking and prodding me, and reading this book." He held up the book showing that it was something about travel. Tani nodded and thought about what he said, "What do you mean you recognized me?" She slowly walked closer to his side of the room. Jadeite placed the book on the bed and spoke staring at her. "I really don't know, but I'm positive that I know you." That utterly confused Tani, because of the fact that she had no idea how he could know her, but to keep her story straight she said this. "Of course you know me. I'm your friend, Tani. Remember?" "I assume that could be right. I have a question for you." "What's that?" "Why did I hit the ground and wake up with you talking to me?" Tani them told him the same story she told Zoicite about the rock group, and how she found them. He was told about the fact the he was being discharged. He was going to stay with her, and the reason behind it. "Since I assume you don't want to leave the hospital wearing that, I'll now take your measurements. With your measurements, I shall buy you some clothes." "That makes sense," Jadeite stood. He was about six feet, five inches tall. She measured him, and wrote the information down. For some reason she felt very comfortable around him. She didn't really want to leave his room. Jadeite noticed this and asked her, "were we more than just friends?" Without knowing why, Tani blushed and said. "You'll have to figure that out for yourself." Jadeite gave her a sly smile and simply said, "That I will." He looked into her eyes. That made Tani blush even more, "I... I... think that," she stuttered and pointed to the door. Jadeite nodded, "I shall see you later, Lady Tani." Something about that phrase startled them both, then Tani nodded and walked out the door and closed it behind her. "What was that all about?" She asked herself. Finding no answer, she decided she would take a look at Malachite and Nephrite to see how they were coming along. She asked a nurse where they were. "They're still in surgery." That was the nurse's reply. Tani said a silent prayer for them, and decided to head to the store.
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She had picked up about four outfits and two pair of shoes for Zoicite. She was on her way headed to the men's department when she ran into some familiar people. "Tani, over here!" She walked over to the voice to see that it was actually her friends who she was supposed to meet earlier. "Oh, hi guys. I have to go right now. I'm really busy." "What do you mean you're busy? All I see you doing is shopping for a bunch of clothes. I thought we were supposed to meet at the video shop." "We were, but some other friends of mine had an accident, and I need to buy them clothes" "Oh." They said very quietly. "Are they anyone we know?" Tani paused; she didn't want to tell them the details. "Not anyone you know well. Anyways, I have to go. Bye." With that, she fled to the men's clothing area. "Did you notice the blood on her clothes?" Her friends continued to murmur.
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Tani finished her shopping, and had just arrived at the hospital. She noticed the way everyone was looking at her in the stores. She had forgotten that she had been wearing bloody clothes. She decided that she would change her clothes and shower after she picked up Jadeite and Zoicite. She walked into Zoicite's room to find her sitting on her bed with her arms folded tapping her foot. "I hope you like the clothes I got you." She said as she placed the shopping bags on the bed next to her.
Zoicite reached into one of the bags and pulled out a plain white tee shirt, and black pants. She glanced at the other clothes in that bag. "All the clothes you bought me are in shades of gray, black, and white," Zoicite said while squinting at her. "Well, I didn't know what colors to get. Uh, I'll go so you can change. I'll be back in about twenty minutes. Have a nice day!" Tani said as she quickly walked out.
As Tani walked out of the room, she saw Dr. Athol. "Doctor, how are my two friends that were in surgery?" She said as she walked up to the doctor. "They are in recovery now, I was just about to check on them, would you like to come with me?" Tani nodded.
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Tubes and machines. That was all Tani saw, tubes and machines on Malachite and Nephrite. Tubes connecting to heart machines, and other machines. She could barely see the two under all of the equipment. They were lying in the same recovery room; they were only a few feet apart from each other. "How long are they going to be like this?" She asked the doctor as he examined a medical apparatus. "Well, it all depends, I'd say it wouldn't be any longer than a few months. I'm going to be honest with you Ms. Nives." The doctor placed his hand on Tani's shoulder. "If they survive, they might not be... It would take a miracle for them to fully recover from their injuries." Tani sighed, and a tear escaped her eyes. "You did the right thing, if you hadn't called emergency, they wouldn't be alive today." Tani just nodded silently. She thought it was a shame to see them like this, knowing what they once were. "I want to leave them alone for now," Tani sighed. Dr. Athol nodded, "I understand." He opened the door for Tani, and she walked out. Just then she realized she was still holding shopping bags. "Thank you very much, Doctor Athol." "You're welcome, if there's anything you need just ask me." Tani nodded gratefully. "Well, I have to deliver these clothes, have a nice day!" She managed to give him a smile as she said that and walked off.
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He sat on his bed thinking to himself. "There's something about that girl. I feel that we were much more than friends. She seems so familiar to me, but not from the present. More like from deep in my past. If only I could remember." There suddenly was a knock at the door. "You may enter," Jadeite said calmly. Holding two shopping bags, Tani walked in, trying not to look saddened by the conditions of Nephrite and Malachite. He rushed over and took the bags from her. As he placed them on the bed he said to her, "Thanks." Jadeite decided that he would test a theory. He slowly brushed the back of his hand against her arm. He watched her reaction. Tani breathed slowly and looked into his eyes confused. Jadeite just smiled. He then walked over to the bed, and went through the clothes. "You really picked some cheery colors." He held the medium gray shirt against him. "About that..." Tani started to say. "I understand. You didn't know what to get. It's really all right." "It is?" Jadeite nodded and pulled out a pair of pants, a belt, and a pair of boxer shorts. "You thought of everything, didn't you?" Tani just grinned. Jadeite smiled at her, "You know, I couldn't change with you standing there. Unless you want that." Tani blushed, "I'll um, be back later on. Bye." Jadeite laughed and waved as Tani closed the door. "Well, she certainly likes me." Jadeite smiled to himself as he changed his clothes.
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Tani stood outside of Jadeite's door completely surprised by how she acts around him. "I always thought he was attractive but I never thought I'd act like that." She decided it was time to go see if Zoicite was ready yet.
She was on her way down the hall going to Zoicite's room when she bumped into her. "Zoey, what are you doing out of your room?" "Well, I was wondering why you were taking so long, then they brought my discharge papers. I asked them where you were, and they told me you were in Jed's room. So I decided to come to you." "Oh, when I left Jed, he was getting ready. Would you mind sitting in the waiting area while I see if he's done?" "I would, if I knew where it was." Zoicite wasn't trying to be negative to the girl, she just knew she was hiding something. She really wanted to know what it was.
After seating Zoicite in the waiting area, Tani walked up to Jadeite's room and he was leaning against the wall next to the door, holding the shopping bags. "That was quick." "I don't take long to get dressed." He was wearing the light gray shirt, black belt, and dark gray pants. Tani looked him over; "The outfit looks good on you." He shrugged and nodded. "I guess it does." "I was just about to get you so we could all see how Max and Malcolm are doing." Jadeite stood up straight, "Let's go then."
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After collecting Zoicite, they walked to the hospital room of Malachite and Nephrite. Zoicite drew in a sharp breath as she glimpsed the scene before her. Tani watched Zoicite's reaction and wondered whom she was really worried about. The answer was soon revealed. Without truly knowing who he was, Zoicite instantly was at Malachite's side. She was stroking his hair to the rhythm of the breathing machine as she cried soundless tears. Just then, Malachite's breathing increased. His eyes began to twitch a little. Zoicite gasped at the sight. Tani and Jadeite gasped also. Malachite's eyes slowly opened to gaze upon Zoicite's smiling tear-streaked face. He twitched his hand. Zoicite grabbed it and placed it against her cheek. Malachite slowly smiled. A nurse came into the room and saw him awake and called the doctor. Dr. Athol rushed into the room. He talked things over with the nurse, and he checked Malachite. "It looks like he's already begun to breathe on his own; I don't know how this could happen. I have never seen this before! It's a medical miracle!" Tani was the first to speak, "Are you going to be removing the breathing tube from him?" Dr. Athol looked at Malachite and shook his head. "It would be in everyone's best interest to wait until at least tomorrow. I think you all need to go home and get a good rest; you can all come back tomorrow." "Yes, I think that would be best." Jadeite said. Everyone nodded. "I'll be back to see you tomorrow. I love you." Zoicite said to Malachite as she gently placed his hand on the bed and kissed his forehead. Malachite smiled as they all left the room. Well, all of them except the doctor who called in some medical students and nurses.
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Sorry for taking such a long time to update!!!! I've been very busy!!! Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Thanks for reading through it!! If you like it, review!!
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon is copyright © 1992 Naoko Takeuchi/Kodansha, TOEI Animation. English Language Adaptation © 1995 DiC Entertainment. My original characters Joyce, Dr. Athol, and Tani belong to me. Have a nice Day! ^_^
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When Worlds Collide
Chapter 2
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The girl sat in the hospital waiting room on her cell phone. "Yes, Mama. I'm positive you don't know them." "Are you sure? I thought I knew all of your friends," Joyce seemed somewhat upset as she said that. "Calm down. I haven't seen them for some years now. On second thought, I think you might know them. But, you wouldn't recognize them." "Do you want me to go over there?" "No, that's ok Mom. I need to ask you a favor." Joyce sighed heavily, "What is it?" "Well, I don't think they have anywhere to stay." "Are you saying what I think you are?" "I could be. Can they stay over until they get on their feet?" "You're asking me to let some people who I don't know stay over at my house?" "Uh, yes. Please." "That is just out of the question." "Aww, come on Mama. They need somewhere to stay." She pleaded. "How do you know these people?" The girl sighed and thought to herself, "Would she believe me if I told her?" "It's a long story," she said into the phone. "I'll tell you when I get back." "Why can't you tell me on the phone?" "I would, it's just that they're kind of famous." "Like celebrities?" "To the people who know who they are, yes." "Well," Joyce chuckled a bit. "If they're celebrities, then, I guess it's fine. If they start stealing anything, then it's out they go, famous or not." "Thank you, Mama. They won't. I love you." "I love you, too." "Well, I have to go. The doctor is coming. Bye Mama." "Goodbye." The doctor walked up just as she ended the phone call. "Are you Ms. Nives?" She looked up at the doctor. "Yes, I am." "My name is Dr. Athol. Come with me, please." She stood up and followed him. "You say the people you brought in are your friends?" "Yes, they are." She stated as they continued to walk. "Well, I'll give you a report on their status. Mr. Ite and Ms. Saito are doing fine. They just had mild head trauma. I'm going to release them today." "Oh that's wonderful" She said joyfully as she remembered the names she placed on the forms. Jadeite was Jed Ite; Nephrite was Maxfield Stanton; Malachite was Malcolm Kite; and Zoicite was Zoey Saito. "On the other hand," the doctor stated. "Mr. Stanton and Mr. Kite are still in critical condition. Our surgeons are working non-stop to repair the wounds." She just quietly nodded. The doctor sighed. "You know there's a chance they might not pull through." She held her head down and took a deep breath. The doctor looked up; "we've arrived at our destination." The girl looked up and realized she was in front of a hospital room. The doctor opened the door, and she walked in.
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"Wake up, Ms. Saito!" The woman heard the voice calling someone, asking them to wake up. "Come on, Zoey!" "Is this the same person they were calling before?" She asked herself. "Zoey Saito, wake up!" "Wake up lady, so they can stop disturbing my sleep!" She yelled. "Come on, Ms. Zoey Saito!" "Wait a minute," she thought to herself. "Am I the one they're calling?" "Wake up, please!" The voice was getting desperate now. "Let me see if my guess is correct." With that she stretched and woke up, yawning. "She woke up! How are you feeling?" That voice. "You! Are you the one who's been calling me all this time?" She hissed as she narrowed her eyes at the man who seemed to have a worried look on his face. "Uh, yea. It was m...me. H...how are you f...feeling?" This nurse had never been this scared of a patient since he started working at the hospital three years ago. "I was feeling great, now thanks to you. I had to wake up from my perfectly good rest!" She growled at him. "Um, uh, I'll t...tell the doctor that you're awake." He hurriedly dashed out of the room, closing the door behind him. "Much better, I'm getting good peace and quiet again." She then leaned against the pillow. "Why am I in a hospital?" She asked herself. A short time later, the door opened.
In walked the doctor, followed closely by a girl. The woman took a good look at the girl. She was 5'9" tall. She had dark reddish straight hair that fell to a little bit below her shoulder. Her eyes were a warm brown. She had caramel colored skin, and wore a slightly bloody shirt with blue jeans. She then looked at the doctor. He was a tall middle-aged man, with dusty brown thinning hair, and thick glasses. "Ms. Saito," he said. "Here is your friend who called the ambulance for you. I'll just check your chart. Then, I'll leave you two ladies to talk." The girl smiled at her nervously while the doctor read the chart. The doctor replaced the chart and turned to leave when he said, "You must be some patient, I've never seen a nurse run away from a room like that before." After those words, he left the room and closed the door.
"Hello, General Zoicite. How are you feeling?" The girl asked. Zoicite groaned. "I'm fine, thanks. May I ask who you are?" She didn't want to admit it, but the girl did seem somewhat familiar. "My name is Tani, Tani Nives." She then nodded slowly, "How did I get in this hospital?" "Well, I found you and the other generals in an odd alley. You were all severely injured, so I called for an ambulance to take you all to the hospital. The doctor says that you and Jadeite are going to be released today." Zoicite then paused and didn't say anything. Tani got a bit worried, "Are you are all right general?" Zoicite loudly sighed. "I'm fine physically. But, I have no idea who you're talking about and why do you keep calling me 'General Zoicite'?" That question completely shocked Tani. She couldn't believe that the general didn't know she was one. "Tell me, what's the last thing you remember?" Zoicite was silent, and seemed to be thinking. "Let's see, I remember hitting the ground and passing out. The next thing I remember is you waking me up, calling me Zoicite. The next thing I knew was that I was riding in an ambulance, where I fell asleep. Then I was awakened from my slumber by some ingrate who called me, Ms. Zoey Saito." "Do you remember anything before that?" Zoicite shook her head, "everything earlier than that is blank. I don't recall my name being Zoicite. I supposed that it was, because you continued to call me that." Tani thought to herself, "This might just be a good thing. For all the wrongs she's done. She gets a new start without knowing who she is. Maybe I shouldn't tell her." "Do you know anything about me?" Zoicite quizzed the girl. "Yes. You are a singer in a new rock group. You call yourselves, 'The Negaverse Generals.' Your stage name was General Zoicite. Your real name is Zoey Saito. There are three more members of the group, which go by the stage names General Malachite, General Nephrite, and General Jadeite." Zoicite stared at the girl, "For some reason, I don't think that's true. I think you're lying to me."
"What reason do I have to lie to you?" She hoped that her story would be accepted, at least until Zoicite got her memories back. Tani hoped she would. Zoicite still didn't trust her, but due to the fact that the girl didn't have a good reason to lie, she would go along with what she said. "Fine. You said that I was going to be released today?" "Yes, I did." "Are you going to take me to wherever it is I live?" "About that, your place and all of your things burned in a fire a couple of days ago. All you had was your stage costumes. So, you'll be staying with me for a while." She sweetly smiled at Zoicite. She couldn't believe how easily she was making this stuff up. Zoicite warily nodded. "Am I leaving the hospital in this?" She asked pointing to her hospital gown. "Not if I have anything to do with it, I'll buy you some clothes when I come back." "How do you know what size to get?" Tani reached into her pocket and pulled out a retractable measuring tape. "Stand up please." Zoicite slowly stood up. Tani was completely surprised by Zoicite's height. She was at least six feet, two inches tall. "Why are you gawking at me like that?" Zoicite asked, impatiently. Tani shook her head. "It's nothing." She then proceeded to take all of her measurements and write them down a small book that she always carried. "That does it, now I'm off to go see Mr. Jed Ite." "Jed Ite?" Zoicite asked with a raised brow. "General Jadeite. Don't worry, I'll re-introduce you both later on." Zoicite shrugged, and lay back in the bed. She drifted off to sleep just as Tani closed the door.
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Tani slowly opened the door to see Jadeite sitting up in the bed reading a magazine. "Hello, you're the girl that saved us." Jadeite said with a slight smile on his face. "Yes, that's me. What all do you remember?" She said as she closed the door and leaned on it. "Let's see, I remember hitting the ground, you waking me up, recognizing you, you telling me to be quiet, the ambulance ride here, the doctors and nurses poking and prodding me, and reading this book." He held up the book showing that it was something about travel. Tani nodded and thought about what he said, "What do you mean you recognized me?" She slowly walked closer to his side of the room. Jadeite placed the book on the bed and spoke staring at her. "I really don't know, but I'm positive that I know you." That utterly confused Tani, because of the fact that she had no idea how he could know her, but to keep her story straight she said this. "Of course you know me. I'm your friend, Tani. Remember?" "I assume that could be right. I have a question for you." "What's that?" "Why did I hit the ground and wake up with you talking to me?" Tani them told him the same story she told Zoicite about the rock group, and how she found them. He was told about the fact the he was being discharged. He was going to stay with her, and the reason behind it. "Since I assume you don't want to leave the hospital wearing that, I'll now take your measurements. With your measurements, I shall buy you some clothes." "That makes sense," Jadeite stood. He was about six feet, five inches tall. She measured him, and wrote the information down. For some reason she felt very comfortable around him. She didn't really want to leave his room. Jadeite noticed this and asked her, "were we more than just friends?" Without knowing why, Tani blushed and said. "You'll have to figure that out for yourself." Jadeite gave her a sly smile and simply said, "That I will." He looked into her eyes. That made Tani blush even more, "I... I... think that," she stuttered and pointed to the door. Jadeite nodded, "I shall see you later, Lady Tani." Something about that phrase startled them both, then Tani nodded and walked out the door and closed it behind her. "What was that all about?" She asked herself. Finding no answer, she decided she would take a look at Malachite and Nephrite to see how they were coming along. She asked a nurse where they were. "They're still in surgery." That was the nurse's reply. Tani said a silent prayer for them, and decided to head to the store.
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She had picked up about four outfits and two pair of shoes for Zoicite. She was on her way headed to the men's department when she ran into some familiar people. "Tani, over here!" She walked over to the voice to see that it was actually her friends who she was supposed to meet earlier. "Oh, hi guys. I have to go right now. I'm really busy." "What do you mean you're busy? All I see you doing is shopping for a bunch of clothes. I thought we were supposed to meet at the video shop." "We were, but some other friends of mine had an accident, and I need to buy them clothes" "Oh." They said very quietly. "Are they anyone we know?" Tani paused; she didn't want to tell them the details. "Not anyone you know well. Anyways, I have to go. Bye." With that, she fled to the men's clothing area. "Did you notice the blood on her clothes?" Her friends continued to murmur.
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Tani finished her shopping, and had just arrived at the hospital. She noticed the way everyone was looking at her in the stores. She had forgotten that she had been wearing bloody clothes. She decided that she would change her clothes and shower after she picked up Jadeite and Zoicite. She walked into Zoicite's room to find her sitting on her bed with her arms folded tapping her foot. "I hope you like the clothes I got you." She said as she placed the shopping bags on the bed next to her.
Zoicite reached into one of the bags and pulled out a plain white tee shirt, and black pants. She glanced at the other clothes in that bag. "All the clothes you bought me are in shades of gray, black, and white," Zoicite said while squinting at her. "Well, I didn't know what colors to get. Uh, I'll go so you can change. I'll be back in about twenty minutes. Have a nice day!" Tani said as she quickly walked out.
As Tani walked out of the room, she saw Dr. Athol. "Doctor, how are my two friends that were in surgery?" She said as she walked up to the doctor. "They are in recovery now, I was just about to check on them, would you like to come with me?" Tani nodded.
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Tubes and machines. That was all Tani saw, tubes and machines on Malachite and Nephrite. Tubes connecting to heart machines, and other machines. She could barely see the two under all of the equipment. They were lying in the same recovery room; they were only a few feet apart from each other. "How long are they going to be like this?" She asked the doctor as he examined a medical apparatus. "Well, it all depends, I'd say it wouldn't be any longer than a few months. I'm going to be honest with you Ms. Nives." The doctor placed his hand on Tani's shoulder. "If they survive, they might not be... It would take a miracle for them to fully recover from their injuries." Tani sighed, and a tear escaped her eyes. "You did the right thing, if you hadn't called emergency, they wouldn't be alive today." Tani just nodded silently. She thought it was a shame to see them like this, knowing what they once were. "I want to leave them alone for now," Tani sighed. Dr. Athol nodded, "I understand." He opened the door for Tani, and she walked out. Just then she realized she was still holding shopping bags. "Thank you very much, Doctor Athol." "You're welcome, if there's anything you need just ask me." Tani nodded gratefully. "Well, I have to deliver these clothes, have a nice day!" She managed to give him a smile as she said that and walked off.
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He sat on his bed thinking to himself. "There's something about that girl. I feel that we were much more than friends. She seems so familiar to me, but not from the present. More like from deep in my past. If only I could remember." There suddenly was a knock at the door. "You may enter," Jadeite said calmly. Holding two shopping bags, Tani walked in, trying not to look saddened by the conditions of Nephrite and Malachite. He rushed over and took the bags from her. As he placed them on the bed he said to her, "Thanks." Jadeite decided that he would test a theory. He slowly brushed the back of his hand against her arm. He watched her reaction. Tani breathed slowly and looked into his eyes confused. Jadeite just smiled. He then walked over to the bed, and went through the clothes. "You really picked some cheery colors." He held the medium gray shirt against him. "About that..." Tani started to say. "I understand. You didn't know what to get. It's really all right." "It is?" Jadeite nodded and pulled out a pair of pants, a belt, and a pair of boxer shorts. "You thought of everything, didn't you?" Tani just grinned. Jadeite smiled at her, "You know, I couldn't change with you standing there. Unless you want that." Tani blushed, "I'll um, be back later on. Bye." Jadeite laughed and waved as Tani closed the door. "Well, she certainly likes me." Jadeite smiled to himself as he changed his clothes.
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Tani stood outside of Jadeite's door completely surprised by how she acts around him. "I always thought he was attractive but I never thought I'd act like that." She decided it was time to go see if Zoicite was ready yet.
She was on her way down the hall going to Zoicite's room when she bumped into her. "Zoey, what are you doing out of your room?" "Well, I was wondering why you were taking so long, then they brought my discharge papers. I asked them where you were, and they told me you were in Jed's room. So I decided to come to you." "Oh, when I left Jed, he was getting ready. Would you mind sitting in the waiting area while I see if he's done?" "I would, if I knew where it was." Zoicite wasn't trying to be negative to the girl, she just knew she was hiding something. She really wanted to know what it was.
After seating Zoicite in the waiting area, Tani walked up to Jadeite's room and he was leaning against the wall next to the door, holding the shopping bags. "That was quick." "I don't take long to get dressed." He was wearing the light gray shirt, black belt, and dark gray pants. Tani looked him over; "The outfit looks good on you." He shrugged and nodded. "I guess it does." "I was just about to get you so we could all see how Max and Malcolm are doing." Jadeite stood up straight, "Let's go then."
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After collecting Zoicite, they walked to the hospital room of Malachite and Nephrite. Zoicite drew in a sharp breath as she glimpsed the scene before her. Tani watched Zoicite's reaction and wondered whom she was really worried about. The answer was soon revealed. Without truly knowing who he was, Zoicite instantly was at Malachite's side. She was stroking his hair to the rhythm of the breathing machine as she cried soundless tears. Just then, Malachite's breathing increased. His eyes began to twitch a little. Zoicite gasped at the sight. Tani and Jadeite gasped also. Malachite's eyes slowly opened to gaze upon Zoicite's smiling tear-streaked face. He twitched his hand. Zoicite grabbed it and placed it against her cheek. Malachite slowly smiled. A nurse came into the room and saw him awake and called the doctor. Dr. Athol rushed into the room. He talked things over with the nurse, and he checked Malachite. "It looks like he's already begun to breathe on his own; I don't know how this could happen. I have never seen this before! It's a medical miracle!" Tani was the first to speak, "Are you going to be removing the breathing tube from him?" Dr. Athol looked at Malachite and shook his head. "It would be in everyone's best interest to wait until at least tomorrow. I think you all need to go home and get a good rest; you can all come back tomorrow." "Yes, I think that would be best." Jadeite said. Everyone nodded. "I'll be back to see you tomorrow. I love you." Zoicite said to Malachite as she gently placed his hand on the bed and kissed his forehead. Malachite smiled as they all left the room. Well, all of them except the doctor who called in some medical students and nurses.
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Sorry for taking such a long time to update!!!! I've been very busy!!! Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Thanks for reading through it!! If you like it, review!!
