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 the reviews from Sug and blacklioness- oh and of course Helvetebrann, my other half and genius for rent. Sorry I took so long with this chapter, I went to France for a getaway without the internet.

Disclaimer: Which I forgot to insert earlier- I don't anything it all belongs to Cloud 9 and the writers of the show. Ugh.

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A little later in the day

Zoot decided to Trudy to her car in hopes of talking.

"You have five minutes?" he asked as she stopped and turned.

"I guess- what's so important?" she demanded.

"I heard you left him"

"I did, but that doesn't mean that I'm automatically going back to you either. Not after everything you said when you left me," Trudy answered.

"Oh you mean that little fit I threw because you dumped me for my brother?" Zoot said angrily.

"I didn't say I was guilt free, mostly it was my fault, but still Martin you didn't have to say those things either- they were rather hurtful," she spat.

"I'm sorry. If that helps, but for once forget about yourself. Imagine how I was feeling. Before, you go off on me- realise something Trudy- you can be dramatic and self-centred. I might be a little weird, sometimes a little scary, and maybe even a dangerous in the wrong frame of mind- but I have never thought of just myself. I put you, and Brady first- always have too. I stood up to your parents, I offered you my heart, a marriage, a family, I offered to support you, and you threw it all back in my face," he stated.

"I was a teenager, you were a teenager- I wasn't ready for any of it, neither were you. I did us a favour by saying no. I gave us a chance to find love elsewhere. To find a better tomorrow," Trudy replied.

"And how well did that turn out? Bray rejected you. Jay left you. Brady barely gets anytime with me. Your parents still haven't gotten over what happened. Off hand, I'd say you only made things worse not better," Zoot retorted.

"I never did it on purpose. I never meant to sleep with you that night. I never meant to get pregnant. I never meant for a lot of things to happen but they did- and I wasn't ready to deal with them yet. I wanted to believe that Bray would change his mind. I wanted to believe that my parents would forgive me but that's not how things worked out. If you want to hear I was foolish-, I admit it- I was. I was foolish but you were hardly clean in this. You did a few things too that didn't exactly suggest that you would be father of year. I think I made the right choice in saying no to you then- maybe not now but if we had did everything you wanted to then- it would have been worse," she proclaimed.

Both said nothing for a few minutes.

"If you feel that way. Is it fair to reject me now- to make me wait AGAIN? I can't keep doing this. I can't wait forever anymore. I've given a chance at a new life- and I'm prepared to take it if need be," Zoot informed her.

Trudy looked at him, "What as Zoot? That's not you. You aren't that horrible to people. You aren't that loud. You aren't that forceful. That's not who you are. Why change? Huh? Why?"

"Did you see everyone recently? They no longer ignore me; they look at me with a wary eye. They see that I am serious. They see that I'm not just another pushover. I'm making something of myself here," he replied.

"What I see... your using scare tactics, threats, and rudeness to get your way- to take charge. That's not how the world works Martin. That's not how I work. I won't go for Zoot, I won't be with Zoot, but Martin- if you want me- if you are willing to give me time to work through this- and to come to terms with everything- then I will be yours," she said.

"Can you promise this?"

"In a heartbeat"

"Then, you've got yourself a boyfriend," Martin said kissing her.

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Ebony stood outside pacing back and forth near the spot she had Jay agree to meet her. She wondered if this would work- if she could do this. Now was the time- now was the place- now was the moment to make this all happen.

She gave herself a quick look over just as she saw him coming out of the corner of her eye.

Jay walked up and sat down next to her, "So- what was so important?" he asked interested in why she begged him to drop everything and come this way.

"I just wanted to know- if you'd be maybe be interested in going to the movies with me tomorrow night?" Ebony said hopefully.

"I'd love to but Ebony- if this some kind of date- I should mention, that I'm really not looking for a relationship at this-"

"I know- it's too soon right? Don't worry- I was thinking it would be a way to get your mind off things- and we'll keep it up if you like what happens- we'll cross any other bridges at later dates in time," she promised.

Jay stayed silent for a minute, "Absolutely- but why wait till then..." he said looking at his watch, "I've got another two hours..."

Ebony tried to hide the smile threatening to take over, "Excellent follow me".

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The next day

Java, Ebony, and Siva were eating breakfast and discussing everything that went down.

"So Lex is undoubtedly yours?" Java asked.

"Yes, but we're far from out of danger yet. He still harbours feelings for Tai-san, and he tendencies to stray is very common," Siva added.

"None of that matters though right now- all I need to know is if he'll be your little deck hand for tonight?" Java asked.

"Without a doubt"

"Good, Ebony?"

"He wants to "take it slow" but I'm sure I can manage a kiss or two," she said with a twinkle in her left eye.

"Excellent. Here's the time and place. Try to be late if you get my meaning," Java answered standing up.

They nodded.

"Will do- real quick- Ebony- what's the status of Amber?" Siva asked.

"She'll be back Monday and no doubt- she'll want revenge- but I think I can handle it. She has no proof in any wrong doing- and now I have secret weapons for the future to use as threats," she with a smirk.

"Great, then we're officially set. 7pm, don't forget"

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That Night

Java walked into the café with Ram heading over to order some drinks.

"So Lex dumped Tai-san," Java said as she moved to sit across from him.

"What?" Ram exclaimed nearly chocking on his drink.

"Hmm he's going out with Siva," Java said with a glint in her eye.

Ram froze, he looked at her and said nothing.

"Hon- what's wrong?" she asked knowing very well what was wrong.

"She- picked him- over me?!"

"I told you she would. The minute Lex was free- well his freedom wasn't about to last. You know how Siva is, and Ebony for that matter," Java replied trying to hide her smirk.

"Ebony..." Ram said not getting what this was about.

"Oh you didn't know- she's got a date with Jay tonight," Java told him.

"JAY?! As in my best friend- and he didn't tell me!" Ram demanded.

"Must have slipped his mind with him dumping that annoying drama queen and all," Java said shrugging trying to hold in the smile.

Ram looked at her panicked, "You would never leave me, would you?" he asked.

Java pretended to be deep in thought for a moment, "Well to be honest, I've always thought Mega was kinda cute".

"MEGA?!"

"Of course, you didn't think that was solely yours did you. I mean if you can have three women, then why I can't three men of my own? You, Mega, and Jay," she replied.

"Javey, you're joking, right?"

"Why would I ever joke about such a thing Ram? I mean seriously, how is it fair to me? You do so much to me- and I never do anything to you but love you. So, one day I figured out- it wasn't fair and I don't play second, so I went ahead and got myself a boyfriend or two," she said with a sneer.

"Java you would never.... Would you?"

"I would never what- leave you? Like my sisters? Well, I would said no up until three or four weeks ago but now I'm not so sure," she replied looking beyond him to the door.

Then, walked in Lex and Siva, Ebony and Jay, and Mega.

The first two to approach the now standing Java and shocked Ram was Lex and Siva.

"Oh hey Ram- this is Lex, my boyfriend- you've met right?' Siva said with a small smile as Lex moved in to kiss her.

Ram nearly died on the spot.

Siva then broke apart from Lex, "You know Ram- it's a real shame you're so greedy- you've lost such a wonderful person," she said motioning over to Java.

"How's it feel to be something other than number one?" Lex said darkly.

Ebony in the far corner of the room grabbed Jay without warning kissed him right in Ram's hindsight before Jay broke apart shocked and Ebony pulled him from the room.

Ram looked like death. He couldn't believe it- Java's warning had been right- they would all leave and betray him for the way he treated them. He wanted to die- not because of Siva and Ebony but over Java. It wasn't until that moment that he realised- he really did love Java- but now it was too late...

Then, Mega approached grabbing Java by waist and went, "Hey babe- wanna get outta here?"

Java smiled, "Of course"

The two were about to head out with Lex and Siva when Ram made a loud scream, "WAIT JAVA PLEASE, I'M SORRY- JUST HERE ME OUT"

Java turned around, "Yes?" she said trying to keep the sound of victory from her tone.

"I LOVE YOU"

Java smiled, "Really? Took you long enough... well, how about we take this outside then? And you can show just how far those feelings go," she said evenly.

Ram looked at her and Mega and back to her, "But- I- but"

Mega rolled his eyes, "Java and I? You've got to be kidding," he replied dropping his arms from her body.

Ram looked speechless, he had just been seriously duped- and in public!

Java then grabbed him by his shirt and took him outside.

Mega looked at the owner of the café, "Sorry about the noise Wallace," he replied.

Ruby nodded, "It's okay- I said I'd do anything for my future brother in law- even stand his loud mouth friends and I meant it too" she replied.

He said nothing as he shut the door and headed home.

Lex and Siva cleared out then leaving Java and Ram outside to themselves.

"Why?" Ram asked.

"Why? You had your head up your ass for starters. Many times, I poured my heart out- and you ignored it. So, I felt a lesson was in order. You needed to realise what you really felt so your so stupid as to deny it, and only I know how you work- so I carefully planned this entire thing," she replied.

"How long as this been in the works?"

"Roughly two-three weeks. Originally, I had brought a different group into the plan but then I change of heart and kept Martin outta my plan. I figured, I didn't need an extreme lesson- just a little one. I knew you wouldn't stupid enough to deny anything after this anyway," she replied.

"Have you always known me this well?"

"Of course, you're very predictable person"

"How long is it going to take before I make up to you?" he asked.

"It might take some time but not as much if I didn't return those feelings," Java answered.

"So- how should I start?" he asked.

"Well a trip to the movies would be a good start".

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A/N: good stopping point I think. Okay, trying to end this in a chapter or two. Anyway, I'm currently without internet until some future date thanks to the city power outages we've experienced as of Friday morning. So, hopefully you're seeing this not too far into the future. Till next time.