Disclaimer: Song is from the Pokemon soundtrack: The Time Has Come (Pikachu's Goodbye)

Chapter 3

The young redheaded woman lay unmoving in the hospital bed. Various wires and tubes were attached to her body, trying to make sure she lived long enough to heal. The sounds of the machines and the medical personnel were like ghosts flittering in and out of her perception. Through it all, she could feel her hand in his, anchoring her. He spoke loving words she couldn't hear as he stroked her hair.

I close my eyes

And I can see

The day we met

Just one moment and I knew

You're my best friend

'Do anything

For you

A chance meeting that changed the lives of two children forever. The girl that can do anything, and the boy that made it true. Even in that first meeting, the distraction and the fighter was our team dynamic. We were inseparable after that day. It was impossible to imagine life without each other.

We've gone so far

And done so much

And I feel

Like we've always been together

Right by my side

Through thick and thin

You're the part of my life

I'll always remember

We've saved the world so many times. Both of us were afraid, but we did it anyways. I did it so that the world could be as wonderful as you've made my world. We've faced everything from a cat in a tree to giant robots, and we've always made it. Even the amnesia couldn't deny our friendship.

The time has come

It's for the best I know it

Who would've guessed that you and I…

Somehow, someday

We'd have to say goodbye

But this is different. You got hurt bad, and there's no coming back from it. I can only blame myself. If only I'd not gone or done something different. Moved faster. But I'll never be able to apologize to you. I know you wouldn't blame me, but I know it's my fault. I can't even say goodbye now.

You've helped me find

The strength inside

And the courage

To make my dreams come true

How will I find

Another friend

Like you

You inspired me to be better than I was. All the joys and accomplishments in my life have been because you knew I could do it. It was in your eyes; to you, it was carved into the earth itself. When I was uncertain, I could look at your smiling face and know everything would be fine. I wish it were me instead. My goals are complete, but my life will never be whole again without you.

Two of a kind

That's what we are

And it seemed

Like we were always winning

But as our team

Is torn apart

I wish we could go

Back to the beginning

Over those years, we've faced so much worse. We've laughed about our triumphs, but we never thought them easy. I never thought it would end this way. One moment was all it took. Without you, there is no team. I wish I could start over. Cherish our time like I hadn't before. You're everything to me. It's not fair. You were always a better person than me. The world needs more people like you. I want to be that young child playing silly games with you again.

The time has come

It's for the best I know it

Who could've guessed that you and I…

Somehow, someday

We'd have to say goodbye

Our time grows shorter with each tick of the clock. I don't want you to leave. I want you to stay with me until we're both old and gray. But I know it's not your choice. We should say goodbye, but you'll never hear it. I don't know if I could say it. It would mean the end.

Somehow…

…we have to say goodbye.

Tears flow from the girl's closed eyes, the machines providing the only sound in the still empty room. The unconscious girl tried to mumble through her respirator mask. "Please don't leave me, Ron. Don't die."

A/N

Thanks again to all the great reviews. Always nice to be appreciated. This one is my attempt at a bit of a songfic. Felt it was a good time for it. This one came out well to me. The next chapter is about halfway done, I think. We'll see what I can do to get it up soon as possible.

Zaratan and Seamus Dubh: I probably could have done more with the confusion, but I didn't have too many ideas left. And I didn't feel like it would have helped the story for random bits of conversation. I'm not good at linking various snippets. It's why I cop out with the descriptive paragraphs. Shameful secret.

Amaherst: I guess this chapter answers your fears. Stick with it, though. I think everyone will enjoy the ending.

Campy: Obviously, it's not explained in this chapter. Next chapter things will be revealed. Torture, it is.

Apoptosis: Seems I felt the same and am tried to rectify it. Seems I'm do a fair job of it.