When all is Said and Done
Summary: AU Fic about the all the characters lives and how they mix if they virus hadn't have come along. Mainly the troubles of three. From romance, to fitting in, to having bad breaks in life- how three siblings who hate each others guts finally get together to get the revenge they so richly deserve and want in life- while becoming better allies than they ever thought possible.
Author's Note: Thanks to all that reviewed the first chapter Helvetebrann, stargazer and blacklioness
Disclaimer: Which I forgot to insert earlier- I don't anything it all belongs to Cloud 9 and the writers of the show. Ugh.
Cast of Characters:
Main: Ebony, Java, and Siva; Leading Men: Jay, Ram, and Lex; Supporting: Amber, Martin ((Zoot)), Trudy, Salene, Pride, Patch, Dee, Slade, Tai-san, and Mega.
Pairings: Java/Ram, Siva/Lex, Ebony/Jay, Ved/Cloe, Amber/Bray, Trudy/Martin, Salene/Pride, Patch/Dee, and Slade/Ruby and a few shocking surprises towards the end.
Ages ((based on guessing)):
21-22: Java, Bray, Slade, and Ruby
19-20: Siva, Ram, Martin, Trudy, and Lex
17-18: Amber, Ebony, Jay, Salene, Pride, Dee, Patch etc.
15-16: Cloe, Ved, Ellie, and Jack
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That Night
Ebony looked at her watch it was time to meet Jay. After, his previous date with Trudy had been cancelled- he offered to take the tour of the city that night. Ebony eagerly threw on some of her sexiest clothes and ran out to meet him down by the school.
When Ebony got there Jay was standing there over the ledge, looking hotter than she had ever seen him. Dressed in a simple blue shirt and jeans- with his hair flowing upwards with that sunset- made him look like a god- Ebony's mouth was drooling.
"Hallo," he said when she walked to him.
"Hey ready to go- your car or mine," she said.
"Mine, I need to memorise how to get there- so where are we headed," he asked motioning her to follow.
"The Phoenix Mall- ever heard of it?" Ebony asked.
"Yes, Amber told me all about it, never saw it though. What are we getting there?" he said.
"Some dinner there is a small Japanese Thai place located there," she explained.
"Excellent. What happens afterwards?" he asked.
"We'll go for a walk in the Regro Park a few kilometers from there. It'll be a great place to bring any girlfriend you might have," Ebony said with a twinkle in her eye.
"I'll have to remember that," he said.
Ebony smiled, he would be hers, and a lot of sooner than anyone including herself would have anticipated.
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Same time
As planned, Siva went to go meet Ram at the local cyberspace café. She was dressed and ready to kill. Siva hoped Ram didn't get to excited-because she had full intentions on brushing his dreams off when they did get there however, after she explained her reasoning for agreeing.
Siva walked in and saw Ram sitting there talking to Ved who had his girlfriend- the girl with the green add-on's with him. Siva didn't actually remember her name but she was actually thankful to see Ved for once in her life. If he stayed- Ram couldn't make a move- and that was a good thing.
"Ved- nice to see you," Siva said with a hint of false sweetness.
"I'd say the same but I would be lying- I really don't like hanging out with the traitors," he replied.
His girlfriend looked at him, "Take that back Ved!"
"Why should I?" he demanded.
She hit him in the shoulder, "You want to go the movies tomorrow?" she said.
"Yes..."
"Then knock it off," she commanded.
Ved sighed his head bowed down solemnity.
Ram smiled, "Siva- finally. I need someone to save from these teenagers- so my pet what shall we do tonight?" he asked a twinkle present in his eyes.
"Um yea about that..." Siva started carefully.
Ved saw the look in her expression- he became torn as to watch the fireworks explode or give them space so that they could explode- however before he could make up his mind- Cloe did for him.
"Ved- I think she wants to talk to Ram alone," Cloe replied motioning towards the door.
"Oh come on Clo" he started.
"Let's go," she replied heading for the door.
Ved sighed looked at Ram-gave a smirk at Siva and left.
"About what- you did say you wanted to go out with me- and I am your boyfriend," Ram reminded her.
"No you're not. We broke up and I'm not going back to you Ram. I just said that because of Lex," Siva exclaimed.
"Because of THAT? What has gotten into you Siva? He's trash. I'm so much better than him- and I will treat you better than he ever will," Ram protested.
Siva looked him, "Look Ram- you're a great guy but you do a lot of things- that I don't like. Besides, you have Java- you don't need me too," she said.
"That's not true. I need all three of you. You, Ebony, and Java- the three of you are all I need besides my program. Soon, I will make a ton of money and can support any desires the three of you have- all you have to do is be mine," he said moving to stroke her cheek.
"I can't Ram. I don't want to spend my life being your trophy. You don't love me- you want me- there's a difference. I'm not a piece of property," Siva declared.
"Oh and you think cowboy will treat you any better? He's a security guard at a college, he makes virtually nothing, and he cheats on his girlfriends all the time. You can't trust him as far as you can throw him, and he won't ever be able to support you. He's also not marriage material- I am," Ram replied.
"No, he's not better but at least he's the type of that loves the girls he dates. You don't love Ram- except maybe your computer," she retorted.
"That's not true," he protested.
"Yes it is. Can you honestly say that you love me? Ebony? Java?" she demanded.
Ram looked at her for what seemed forever before answering, "No. I don't love either of you- but I love things about you. I love the way Ebony is cunning- and always has a plan. I love Java's interest in me. I love your fire, spirit, and passion. I love the way all of you look when you're angry- and when you cry. He won't ever love you for that. He'll love your body, and you but he will never love things about you. Lex will never appreciate your fire for what it is or your spirit. He won't care about passions or your interests, all he'll care about is those dates- and the sex," Ram announced.
"You don't know that for sure," snapped Siva, small tears forming in the corner of her eyes.
"Oh yes babe- yes I do," he said.
Before Siva could retort- the café door opened and in stepped Tai-san- and Lex?! She had seen Tai-san there once or twice on short visits- but never Lex- what was he doing in a virtual reality play pin?
"Siva! Ram! Fancy seeing you here," Tai-san said walking up to the pair.
"Hello," Siva said quickly suddenly moving closer to Ram.
"Hi there," Lex said with a small glare at Ram.
Ram looked at them and said nothing.
"So what are you guys up to?" Tai-san asked.
"We were about to have a sparring match in cyberspace- weren't we honey?" Ram replied looking at Siva with a smile- practically inviting her into his lap.
"Yea- do you do virtual reality gaming?" Siva asked her.
"I've tried it once or twice. I thought I'd introduce Lex to the game tonight actually," she answered.
"Oh I'd be happy to spare with you," Siva said quickly to Lex.
Lex looked at Tai-san, "Would you mind?"
"Of course not, Ram you want to spare with me while they go at it?" she asked sweetly.
"Sure- follow," said Ram getting up and heading in another direction while flashing Siva a hurt look.
"Have a seat," Siva said motioning for the chair next to hers.
"So what type of game are we playing?" Lex asked.
"It depends- what are your interests?" Siva asked.
"Well I like a lot of things. Mainly type of fights- street ones if at all possible," he replied.
"Okay so- fighting. Well there are multiple virtual fighting games going on. The most popular being the Roman coliseum of the ancient times," Siva said.
"Eh historic fighting doesn't seem that interesting- another option?" he said hopefully.
"Boxing?" she said.
"You can box?" he said skeptically.
"Yes. Does that surprise you?" Siva said.
"A little. But you won't win so it doesn't matter," he stated pride and ego evident in his tone.
"Who says I won't?" Siva shot back.
"Me," Lex answered.
"That so Mr. Hot shot?" she exclaimed.
"It is," he replied in a-matter-of-fact tone.
"Well then boxing it is! Helmet on," Siva commanded moving to sit down in the chair and put hers on.
"So how do we do this?" he replied repeating the motions.
"It's a matter of mentality. Your brain and thoughts control what you do- and what happens to you. When your brain get tired- you start to loose force- you get beaten too many times- your brain activity will unable to continue the abuse so to speak and stop- then you'd loose," she stated.
"So it's a fight to you get worn out type of deal then," Lex said.
"Exactly! Are you ready to loose cowboy?" Siva said.
"In your dreams- bring it on," Lex answered as the game started.
"Oh I'll bring it alright- right to your bitter end"
Minutes later
The game had finished with Lex losing, and Siva coming out the victor.
"I'll beat you next time," he said filled with ego.
"Next time? There's going to be a next time," she said with some trace of hope evident in her voice.
"Of course, you're a champion, someone I strive to beat now. There will be plenty more until I squash you like a bug," Lex promised.
Siva smiled, "I'll be looking forward to it".
"So will I," he said with a flirtatious smile in her direction.
Siva was about to say something again when she Tai-san and Ram heading towards them again.
"Well how did the game go?" Tai-san asked putting her arms around Lex's shoulders.
"She beat me- but barely. I told her I would get her next time," he said with mischievous smirk.
"Next time? Next time baby it's just going to be you and me," she said moving in to kiss him.
Ram and Siva turned- Siva then heard the door click as someone walked in.
Siva was about to walk off and leave the couple to their make-out session but Ram had other ideas he grabbed Siva pulled her and gave her a long passionate kiss.
Siva would have stopped it and slapped him on the spot had Lex and Tai-san not have been standing next to them but her for ruse sake she kept contact as much as it disturbed her.
Siva knew Ram had no intention of stopping and prayed to god that something would stop Ram however the interruption wasn't something she wanted when it did happen.
"HOW DARE YOU," a cry came from behind.
Siva nearly cried out- she right away stopped Ram's kisses- shoved Ram out of the way- who seemed disappointed and upset and they turned around to face the cry. Standing in the doorway was Java- who looked a cross between murderous and extremely depressed. Slight tears were formed in her eyes- Siva wasn't sure if it was from anger or sadness but she was guessing it was probably both.
Siva couldn't help but stutter- she had no idea what to say or what to do- she was caught red handed.
Ram didn't sorry or at the least bit apologetic for his actions.
However, Siva was ready to crawl under a rock and never come out.
Java turned and fled- Siva called out and ran towards the door, "Java wait!"
The other couple looked at Ram, who didn't seem the least bit phased by the exchange of the screaming Java and the horrified Siva.
"What was that about?" Lex demanded from Ram.
"Oh nothing. My girlfriends- they're always getting jealous of each other- and trying to apologise to each other for stupid things," Ram said dully.
"Girlfriends? You have more than one," Lex exclaimed.
"Yea- I have three. Java, Siva, and Ebony," he said with pride.
"All three sisters?" Tai-san exclaimed in shock.
"Yep. Now if you'll excuse me- I have head home," he said shortly turning around and leaving- the two just stood there shocked by his announcement and lack of feeling towards the incident.
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Java couldn't believe her sister would do that to her. Java ran down the street trying to get away as fast as possible. She needed to just get away from it all. She knew yelling at Ram would do no good and Siva would just apologize and ruin Java's anger and hurt. No way- Java needed at least a good hour to be angry and hurt.
Heading straight for the ice cream shop without looking back- she decided spending some time eating ice cream would make up for what she was feeling.
Java ran in and sat down to the first seat she saw unaware of the person across from it.
"So why are you here?" the voice asks.
Java's head snaps up as she faces Martin, one of the most pitiful people she had ever met and couldn't stand. However, at this moment she truly didn't care.
"I'm upset incase you can't tell," she snapped darkly.
"I've noticed- what caused it?" he said.
"Siva and Ram," Java said unable to keep the anger and hurt out of her voice.
"I know how you're feeling if it helps," Martin said sympathetically.
"Oh really?" Java said with her eyebrow rising.
"Yes really. I felt the way seeing Trudy with Bray- and later Trudy with Jay," he said.
"You really love her- don't you?" she said surprised.
"I really do."
Java took a second to look at him. They really weren't that different after all- she was just more forceful and angry about things. He kept his feelings on the inside but they were no different from hers.
Maybe if they- could they? Java looked at him a small smile growing on her face.
"Do you want her back?" Java said.
"Who Trudy? Of course," he replied.
"I'll make you a deal, I'll help you if you help me," she said with a mischievous smile.
"How?" he said.
"Easy, I'll make her think Jay is being unfaithful- two timing her with other women- while you move in and play sensitive and caring friend. She'll be eating out of the palm of your hand in time," Java said confidently.
"What do I have to do in exchange?" he said.
"Help get Siva and Ebony away from Ram- by any means," she informed him.
He looked at her for a second before speaking, "I'm in," he said finally.
"Excellent," she replied happily shaking his hand- oh yea this would fun for all.
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Ebony and Jay finished up their tour of the city. Jay was on the way to drop Ebony off at her car.
Ebony looked at him, "I hope I showed you a good time".
"You did- thank you," he replied.
"No, thank you for not judging me after whatever I'm sure Amber said to you that was harsh," Ebony replied sweetly.
"I like to find things out for myself anyway," he said.
"That's good," Ebony said.
Then, without warning Ebony moved in and kissed him- at first he kissed back until his eyes opened in realization and shock- he was kissing another woman- that wasn't his girlfriend. He pushed her away- Ebony looked scorned when he pulled away.
"Ebony- I have a girlfriend. I can't do this," he replied hopping into his car and driving away.
Small tears started to form in her eyes. Oh she was hurt- but at the same time- he didn't exactly say he wasn't interested all he said he had a girlfriend. He also had seemed to enjoy it. Maybe she had a better chance that what met the eye. Ebony pushed back her feelings and focused back at the task of winning Jay. Sure, she might now have to do some damage control but she'd get back to where she was- and she would make him hers- just a matter of time. That night was a sign- a sign that they had things in common- and that he was generally interested. Ebony would get her man- all she had to do was a little bit more scheming- and she would- oh would she too- the minute she got home.
Ebony put a smile back on her face, swiped her eyes, and drove off.
Next time, next time she would get him she vowed to herself silently as she drove off into the night.
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A/N: Thanks again to Madam Denitta- love the work so much!