Shooting Stars

Chapter 2: In the light, to the night

Beyond the light there is darkness,

And beyond the darkness there is a light,

Believe it or not,

You know it is true

"Claire," Trinity ran to the little girl. The little girl smiled happy to see her older sister. Trinity hugged her little sisters as her little sister hugged her back, Young and innocent. Claire was pure and gitty, but instead she was different. Claire seemed drained and tired. "Claire, your ok," Trinity whispered. "I'm fine, what did you think I was dead," her little sister smiled. Claire was young, 9 years old with her still 6-year-old personality. "No I didn't think you were dead, just something different," Trinity said. "Sissy you have to see the picture I drew for you," Claire said grabbing Trinity's hand and Claire pulled her sister into the hospital leaving Ray and Kai behind. Trinity was pulled throughout the hospital to a small room. The room was white with the smell of peppermint and different medicine scents. Trinity cringed at the smell, she never really liked it, and it made her feel sick. Soon Claire sat in the hospital bed as Trinity sat in the chair next to the bed. Claire pulled out a picture it was pretty good, it wasn't like a first graders drawling and it wasn't a high schoolers picture either, but in between. It was a dark panther and a white lion, the panther had feathered wings and the lion had bat like wings. Both had green eyes. Trinity knew it was Nyx and Helios. Helios was Claire and Trinity's older brothers bitbeast. "Looky it's brother's beast and yours, I had a dream about it last night," said Claire. "Impressive, your becoming quiet the artist," said Trinity putting her hand on Claries hand and messing her hair up. "Hey," Claire yelled. Claire grabbed Trinity's hand and started messing up Trinity's hair. "Hey yourself," trinity laughed, they both laughed at each other's hair, now both messed up. They both fix each other's hair back to its original look. "Claire, it's time for you to take your nap," said the nurse. "Awwww, but we were just having fun," Claire whined. The nurse laughed. "I wish I didn't have to be the party pooper, but you know you have to regain your heath faster, by sleeping. "Ok," Claire said, "but can my sissy put me to sleep?" Claire asked with puppy dog eyes, "Alright, make sure she falls asleep," the nurse told Trinity, Trinity nodded as Claire climbed up into the bed and laid down. "Sing me to sleep," Claire said, "like mommy always did," Claire asked. "Alright," Trinity sung a small tune that there mother use to sing to them when they were younger. Trinity stroked her little sisters' hair and soon Claire fell asleep. Ray and Kai stood at the doorway listening to Trinity sing to her little sister as she fell asleep and Trinity kissed her little sisters forehead before walking over to them. They left the room and Trinity shut the door. "That was your little sister?" Ray asked. "Yep, the one and only, very happy, but she is much more tired then normal." She said looking downward. "I was afraid, at first," Trinity said. "Claire could have easily gone into a coma, but I'm glad to see she is strong and the coma hasn't taken over her, that's a relief." Trinity said with a small smile. "Come on, lets go see my aunt, we can stay at her house tonight," Trinity said.

Smile and laugh,

Before your heart is drained,

From all emotion,

From the heartbreak that comes soon after.

"Trinity," said a loud female voice. "Hello aunt Vive," Trinity said a bit annoyed as her aunt hugged her tight. "Vive…can't…breath…" Trinity tried to speak. "Oh, sorry I guess I don't know my own strength." She aunt chuckled. "Oh and who are you friends?" her aunt said. "Oh this is Ray and Kai," Trinity said. "I'm Vive," said her aunt, "Trinity you picked some good looking friends," her aunt whispered to her. Trinity blushed. "Aunt Vive," Trinity bursted. "I was only saying, anyways come in, come in," her aunt beckoned them. "What was that about?" Ray whispered to Kai, "I don't know, but Trinity's aunt is annoying she's as bad as Tyson," Kai said back. "What are you two whispering about," Trinity asked as Vive showed them all to the living room. "Nothing," Ray said. "You all must be thirsty, want some tea it's good," Trinity's aunt was always a bit too hyper for her own good. Vive came out with some tea two minutes later. Vive looked to be in her thirties and she had gray hair pulled in a messy bun. They all sat down by the coffee table. "So you two are from the Blade Breakers right? What are you doing here with my niece?" She asked them curious. "Well, Trinity we met not too long ago, we heard about she sister in trouble so we thought we would come," Ray answered. "OH I see couldn't resist my nieces good looks ay?" she asked. "Vive!" yelled Trinity embarrassed. "What, I mean I too had guys following me around when I was your age, what's the matter with have two following you, I always knew you would be a knock out like me and your mother," Vive said. Trinity smacked her forehead. She grunted. Kai smirked at Trinity's embarrassment. "What are you smirking about?" Trinity asked. Trinity took a drink, "so which one of you is going to have my grand-niece," Trinity spit out her drink, "OH MY GOD, VIVE!" Trinity yelled. "I was just kidding," Vive said laughing seeing both of the boy's shocked faces. Trinity was blushing like crazy. "I am so sorry," Trinity whispered to the boys, "she is always like this" Trinity muttered to herself. Ray started laughing. Kai was laughing lightly, Trinity bursted out laughing as well, "What I didn't get the joke," Vive said confused.

Deep in the Dark,

You'll surrender you heart.

It was late at night; Ray, Kai and Trinity each had their own rooms. Trinity sat on a bench on the balcony. "I see your up," Ray's voice said sitting next to her. "What are you doing up?" asked Trinity. "I couldn't sleep," Ray said. "Me too," Trinity said. "It's really nice out," Trinity said. "Ya, it is," Ray said. Trinity didn't know why, but she felt nervous about this, her stomach flipped at the thought of Ray sitting so close to her. There was a silence, but it wasn't bothering, the night comforted them in a silence that only made them closer. The night was calming and peaceful, dark and mysterious. How can something so dark and mysterious be so peaceful and calm? Trinity asked herself. "So tell me about your brother," Ray said. Trinity usually didn't feel like opening to someone about her family, but she easily opened herself to Ray. "Right now he is in Paris, I haven't seen him for a long while. He left when I was 6 and he was 7, he was first sent off to a private school down there and then he started training with a group; he wanted to become stronger with his beyblade. I already thought he was stronger, but he didn't believe he was that good," she said. "Me and him were going to enter the next tag team beyblade tournament. We were supposed to meet at the beyblade tournament coming up. I can't wait to see him; it's been so long. I bet he has changed," she said starring into the starry skies. "Sometimes, without him I felt so alone, he was so close, but yet so far away from me, I always felt I had no one there when I was blading or even when… when my best friend died. I didn't think there was anyone there for me and sometimes I still feel that way, like I am facing the world alone and there is no one that cares for me." She said looking down at her feet. "Don't worry," Ray said smiling at her, "I'm here for you," he said he had a shocked himself, but didn't show it. He grabbed her hand. She held on to his as well. "Thank you," she whispered. She could feel herself blush, but she knew, she wasn't alone, Ray was blushing too. Soon their faces returned to normal. Silence, that's all they needed. No words needed to be exchanged, silence was enough. Trinity rested her head on his shoulders. It seemed like an hour or more when Ray yawned. Trinity lifted her head. "You look tired," she said. "Ya, I guess I am," Trinity let out a big yawn as well. Ray laughed, "I guess we both are," Trinity gave him a weary smile. "Come on," he said standing up, they haven't broke hands yet. Trinity went into her room to the door. Before Ray left, he whispered goodnight and kissed Trinity's cheek and disappeared in the dark hallway. Her stomach flipped again. She slowly shut the door. She fell in her bed. She smiled up at the ceiling when she was taken over by sleep.