Disclaimer: I own none of the characters
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters.
Ok..I'm actually writing again. YEAH
Ok here one of the final chapters. There will either be one or two more..and then this tragic fic will come to an end! **sniff**
Anyway here is a semi-good chapter.
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Chapter Twelve - Awakening?
The night went by fairly quickly and soon the morning approached. Michael opened his eyes only to be greeted with the horrible sun rays. Rays?...Ray...REI! Michael bolted up and remember what had happened to Rei yesterday. Leaning back on his hands he remembered what Judy had told him. All the DNA combining and not to tell anyone. Shaking himself from his memory, Michael got out of bed, showered, got changed and was out of his room in less then ten minutes. New record. Shaking himself out of his semi- humorous thought Michael walked quickly to the medical ward.
Entering the ward he was welcomed with sickly silver and white bland colours. The only colour in the room were the people in there. Since it was still early only a few were up. Kai of the Bladebreakers was seated in the farthest seat by the window, starring aimlessly into the distance, trying to blend into the wall. Michael noticed Kenny also seating near Kai, but keeping his distance by sitting a few seats down closer to the All Stars that had managed to drag themselves down. Everyone looked up at Michael's entrance (minus Kai) nodding and then going back to his or her own business.
Slowly walking over to his team he plopped down into one of the seats, jumping slightly at the coldness the plastic was. Sliding down into the chair in a comfortable position, he turned his head and was asked Eddy on the news. He felt pity and anger towards Eddy, because after all it was his own bit beast's attack that is causing Rei so much pain at the moment, but also he knew that eddy had no clue about what was the cause behind all of it and it only increased his guilt.
"Hey, Eddy. Has Judy been around yet?" Michael asked quietly. Eddy looked down at him and shook his head.
"She was up earlier, before I came, but she hasn't been up since. Sorry"
" 'Kay, thanks man." Michael said ending the conversation. He sighed and closed his eyes wondering if Judy would be able to help Rei in time. He promised Rei he wouldn't let him go, but he could only help to a certain extent, and it seemed that his time was slowing coming to an end.
Thoughts flooded through Kai's mind who sat away from everyone. He didn't want people to know what he truly was feeling. If you could look hard enough into his eyes, you would be able to able to see worry and fear written in bold letters. The truth was that he was frightened about what was happening to Rei.
' I should have forced him to tell me what's wrong, and not have gone soft and let it pass.'
Sighing slightly Kai went deeper into thought replaying earlier images. He had come back later last night to check on Rei and if to see if there were notes that might tell him what was wrong with Rei. Finding none, he sat down on Rei's bed, knowing that Rei was in serious trouble and was losing the battle. He starred at Rei wondering how he let down Rei. He swore that he would watch over Rei ever since the Asian tournament. Rei was the closest thing he had to family, besides his good for nothing grandfather.
After staying with Rei for about an hour he left the medical ward and headed back to his own room. As he walked down the hall he heard the doors open behind him and he turned around to see who was there. Noticing a shadow advancing into Rei's room Kai quietly sneaked over, cursing the squeakiness of the floor. He peaked into Rei's room and to his surprise Michael was there standing over Rei, looking down at the neko-jin. He suspected that Michael had feelings for Rei and his protective side for Rei grew. He still didn't fully trust him. After watching for a few minutes he heard the sound of heels clicking on the floor, looking around for a place to hide, he hid from Judy's view as she came into the room. Kai heard her talk to Michael. He slowly moved over to the door, trying to hear better. After hearing the explanation for Rei's sudden illness he decided he had enough and tried to sneak away only to be caught by Judy. After Judy had explained for his silence in what he heard.
He never did tell his team, then again he had no reason to talk to them. Glancing around the room he noticed that Michael was now in the room. He noticed that Michael was trying to hide his depression and worry. Kai had to admit that he was doing a pretty good job, but still it couldn't get pass the master of deception. Focusing his thoughts back outside he let worry cloud his thoughts once again.
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Time seemed to pass by slowly in the waiting room. Everyone was anxiously awaiting the news for Rei. Now it was almost 10:00am and Tyson and Max joined the rest in the waiting room. Judy came in a while ago and told everyone that they were now experimenting the antidote on Rei. Everyone was anxious to know if Rei would get better.
Everyone had left except for Kai and Michael. Both wanted to wait for Rei to wake up. Kai was getting fed up without knowing how Rei was progressing. Not having patience to wait any longer he got up and stalked over to Rei's room. He was about to place his hand on the cold metal handle when Michael spoke up.
"You know that no one is allowed to see him. I thought you knew that it includes you too." Michael said jealously swelling in him.
"Hmph. Didn't stop you from seeing him last night now did it?" retorted Kai looking at the surprise on Michael's face which disappeared slowly. Michael stood up and walked over to Kai.
"What does it matter to you if I was here? You obviously got to him first so, there's no point." Sighed Michael defeated. Kai was taken back by this remark, and his expression easily spoke for itself.
"Your almost as naïve as the rest of my team." Were Kai's last words before he walked into Rei's room. Michael was confused by these words and followed Kai into the room. Closing the door he was shocked by Rei's appearance.
Now that there was light in the room Michael saw how horrible Rei really looked. Pale sweaty skin with black clearly visible. Michael watched Kai take a cloth and wipe Rei's forehead. He still felt jealousy but let it go. The room was purged into silence except for the machine's beeping which was the only proof that Rei was still alive.
"For someone who Rei said was a talkative guy you sure aren't living up to his words."
Michael was taken back by Kai's sudden interruption. He never expected Kai to say anything at all.
"He talks about me?"
"Yes. Not to the whole team, but me. They're clueless anyway." Was Kai's answer. "You seem to be topic of his mind, though he doesn't voice it."
"How do you know its me?" Michael questioned curious about this topic.
"I can see it, and the fact that he followed you and let you talk to him." Came Kai's reply. He looked up at Michael noticing how Michael was starring at Rei. Kai knew that he wrong about Michael but still wasn't going to voice his thoughts anytime soon. He looked back to Rei and grimaced at his state. Rei didn't seem to be getting any better. He knew the antidote wasn't working, but it seemed to be the right one since it did not kill Rei. Just thinking about Rei dead made his stomach flip. He didn't want to lose Rei. Deciding that these so called doctors weren't doing all that they could he was going to take things into his own hands. Standing up he walked to the door, grabbing Michael in the process.
Michael was confused as to why he was being dragged away and voice his thoughts.
"What are you doing?"
"Your taking me down to the labs. Whatever they are doing to cure Rei isn't working good enough. We're to 'borrow' a few things from there."
Michael was confused and slightly frightened about going down there. They were restricted areas and the worst would happen if he got caught.
"Kai this isn't a good idea. We can't go down there."
"Fine stay here, I don't care. I'm not letting a team mate die." With that said Kai stormed off, leaving Michael standing there. One moment Kai was thinking of Rei as an individual and the next as if he were a piece of furniture. 'This guys got issues.' Was Michael's last thought before following after Kai.
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There! Done! Sorry for the long wait. I apologize it. I hope to get the next chapter up soon, though I have a big assignment due this week, so probably next weekend.
Please Review
Devlinn Reiko
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters.
Ok..I'm actually writing again. YEAH
Ok here one of the final chapters. There will either be one or two more..and then this tragic fic will come to an end! **sniff**
Anyway here is a semi-good chapter.
**************************************************************************** *****
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Chapter Twelve - Awakening?
The night went by fairly quickly and soon the morning approached. Michael opened his eyes only to be greeted with the horrible sun rays. Rays?...Ray...REI! Michael bolted up and remember what had happened to Rei yesterday. Leaning back on his hands he remembered what Judy had told him. All the DNA combining and not to tell anyone. Shaking himself from his memory, Michael got out of bed, showered, got changed and was out of his room in less then ten minutes. New record. Shaking himself out of his semi- humorous thought Michael walked quickly to the medical ward.
Entering the ward he was welcomed with sickly silver and white bland colours. The only colour in the room were the people in there. Since it was still early only a few were up. Kai of the Bladebreakers was seated in the farthest seat by the window, starring aimlessly into the distance, trying to blend into the wall. Michael noticed Kenny also seating near Kai, but keeping his distance by sitting a few seats down closer to the All Stars that had managed to drag themselves down. Everyone looked up at Michael's entrance (minus Kai) nodding and then going back to his or her own business.
Slowly walking over to his team he plopped down into one of the seats, jumping slightly at the coldness the plastic was. Sliding down into the chair in a comfortable position, he turned his head and was asked Eddy on the news. He felt pity and anger towards Eddy, because after all it was his own bit beast's attack that is causing Rei so much pain at the moment, but also he knew that eddy had no clue about what was the cause behind all of it and it only increased his guilt.
"Hey, Eddy. Has Judy been around yet?" Michael asked quietly. Eddy looked down at him and shook his head.
"She was up earlier, before I came, but she hasn't been up since. Sorry"
" 'Kay, thanks man." Michael said ending the conversation. He sighed and closed his eyes wondering if Judy would be able to help Rei in time. He promised Rei he wouldn't let him go, but he could only help to a certain extent, and it seemed that his time was slowing coming to an end.
Thoughts flooded through Kai's mind who sat away from everyone. He didn't want people to know what he truly was feeling. If you could look hard enough into his eyes, you would be able to able to see worry and fear written in bold letters. The truth was that he was frightened about what was happening to Rei.
' I should have forced him to tell me what's wrong, and not have gone soft and let it pass.'
Sighing slightly Kai went deeper into thought replaying earlier images. He had come back later last night to check on Rei and if to see if there were notes that might tell him what was wrong with Rei. Finding none, he sat down on Rei's bed, knowing that Rei was in serious trouble and was losing the battle. He starred at Rei wondering how he let down Rei. He swore that he would watch over Rei ever since the Asian tournament. Rei was the closest thing he had to family, besides his good for nothing grandfather.
After staying with Rei for about an hour he left the medical ward and headed back to his own room. As he walked down the hall he heard the doors open behind him and he turned around to see who was there. Noticing a shadow advancing into Rei's room Kai quietly sneaked over, cursing the squeakiness of the floor. He peaked into Rei's room and to his surprise Michael was there standing over Rei, looking down at the neko-jin. He suspected that Michael had feelings for Rei and his protective side for Rei grew. He still didn't fully trust him. After watching for a few minutes he heard the sound of heels clicking on the floor, looking around for a place to hide, he hid from Judy's view as she came into the room. Kai heard her talk to Michael. He slowly moved over to the door, trying to hear better. After hearing the explanation for Rei's sudden illness he decided he had enough and tried to sneak away only to be caught by Judy. After Judy had explained for his silence in what he heard.
He never did tell his team, then again he had no reason to talk to them. Glancing around the room he noticed that Michael was now in the room. He noticed that Michael was trying to hide his depression and worry. Kai had to admit that he was doing a pretty good job, but still it couldn't get pass the master of deception. Focusing his thoughts back outside he let worry cloud his thoughts once again.
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Time seemed to pass by slowly in the waiting room. Everyone was anxiously awaiting the news for Rei. Now it was almost 10:00am and Tyson and Max joined the rest in the waiting room. Judy came in a while ago and told everyone that they were now experimenting the antidote on Rei. Everyone was anxious to know if Rei would get better.
Everyone had left except for Kai and Michael. Both wanted to wait for Rei to wake up. Kai was getting fed up without knowing how Rei was progressing. Not having patience to wait any longer he got up and stalked over to Rei's room. He was about to place his hand on the cold metal handle when Michael spoke up.
"You know that no one is allowed to see him. I thought you knew that it includes you too." Michael said jealously swelling in him.
"Hmph. Didn't stop you from seeing him last night now did it?" retorted Kai looking at the surprise on Michael's face which disappeared slowly. Michael stood up and walked over to Kai.
"What does it matter to you if I was here? You obviously got to him first so, there's no point." Sighed Michael defeated. Kai was taken back by this remark, and his expression easily spoke for itself.
"Your almost as naïve as the rest of my team." Were Kai's last words before he walked into Rei's room. Michael was confused by these words and followed Kai into the room. Closing the door he was shocked by Rei's appearance.
Now that there was light in the room Michael saw how horrible Rei really looked. Pale sweaty skin with black clearly visible. Michael watched Kai take a cloth and wipe Rei's forehead. He still felt jealousy but let it go. The room was purged into silence except for the machine's beeping which was the only proof that Rei was still alive.
"For someone who Rei said was a talkative guy you sure aren't living up to his words."
Michael was taken back by Kai's sudden interruption. He never expected Kai to say anything at all.
"He talks about me?"
"Yes. Not to the whole team, but me. They're clueless anyway." Was Kai's answer. "You seem to be topic of his mind, though he doesn't voice it."
"How do you know its me?" Michael questioned curious about this topic.
"I can see it, and the fact that he followed you and let you talk to him." Came Kai's reply. He looked up at Michael noticing how Michael was starring at Rei. Kai knew that he wrong about Michael but still wasn't going to voice his thoughts anytime soon. He looked back to Rei and grimaced at his state. Rei didn't seem to be getting any better. He knew the antidote wasn't working, but it seemed to be the right one since it did not kill Rei. Just thinking about Rei dead made his stomach flip. He didn't want to lose Rei. Deciding that these so called doctors weren't doing all that they could he was going to take things into his own hands. Standing up he walked to the door, grabbing Michael in the process.
Michael was confused as to why he was being dragged away and voice his thoughts.
"What are you doing?"
"Your taking me down to the labs. Whatever they are doing to cure Rei isn't working good enough. We're to 'borrow' a few things from there."
Michael was confused and slightly frightened about going down there. They were restricted areas and the worst would happen if he got caught.
"Kai this isn't a good idea. We can't go down there."
"Fine stay here, I don't care. I'm not letting a team mate die." With that said Kai stormed off, leaving Michael standing there. One moment Kai was thinking of Rei as an individual and the next as if he were a piece of furniture. 'This guys got issues.' Was Michael's last thought before following after Kai.
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There! Done! Sorry for the long wait. I apologize it. I hope to get the next chapter up soon, though I have a big assignment due this week, so probably next weekend.
Please Review
Devlinn Reiko