Me: *Clanks in with shining armour all over*
Max: What's with the shiny stuff Sakura?
Me: Just in case viewers throw stuff at me for not updating for a LONG time. -_-;
Kai: Yea, well, just stay away from me. I don't want you to ruin my cleanly pressed clothes.
Me: Meh. *Reaches for Kai's scarf*
Kai: NO TOUCHEY!!! *glares*
Me: Fine. I won't touch them because someone else will. *Evil smile* Oh Pisces Panda!
Pisces Panda: You called?
Me: I would like you to meet someone.
PP: Oh, oh!! Let me guess; don't tell me. It's Tama-baby from Fushigi Yugi!! ^O^
Tamahome: _ I have a name and 'Tama-baby' is not part of it! Okay?!?!
PP: Okay, ok. Geez, you don't have to get personal about it!
Me: Well, it's not Tamahome. It's someone else.
PP: Hmm…oh! It has to be Heero Yuy from Gundam Wing! He is such a hottie! ^O^
Me: *sweatdrops* You must suck at guessing. -_-; I'll just tell you. It's Kai.
PP: O_O
Kai: O.O
PP: KAI!!! ^O^ *Glomps Kai*
Kai: Ahh!! Get off me!!
Me: Um…while PP is err…glomping Kai, here are my replies:
Alflirtbabe— I know, that's why I'm updating right now. Such a big threat; but can you back that statement up with action? *Plastic knives fly out of nowhere and pokes many holes in the armour* O_O Guess you can…Gulp…note to self, get new armour too.
Pluto Cat on Earth aka Black Hell Dog—Thanks! I'm updating! Guess PP and you can form a glomping club lol.
Pisces Panda: Kinda busy glomping Kai! Greet me for me!
Kai: Harrumph.
Me: Ok.
Pisces Panda— You better not kill me! You got Kai right now…
PP: Don't worry! ^_^
Dark Willow (aka: Admiral2)— That's why I'm taking revenge on the cliffhangers! MWAHAAHAAHAAHAA!! Hope you read the next chappie! :)
Kawaii-kirei— Scary threat…*pulls out a shield* I'm updating, I'm updating!
KK: I see you are.
Me: O.O How'd you get here?
KK: I heard the stork brought me! ^_^
Me: Right… -_-; Moving on…
Daisy-chan*Mistress of Evil— You'll find out soon enough…mwaa haa haa haa haa!
Mariah: If Ray sprouts a single grey hair on his head, I'll make sure you suffer for it Sakura!! *glares*
Me: Yes ma'am. *Gulp…*
Mariah_and_ray_fan— Errg…another threat…I thought there's only one Galux…
Galux: Her Galux is my twin sister!
Me: Ohhhh dear…
The FireFox— Thanks! I'm glad I'm doing well on this fic! ^_^
Wounds of Wind aka YingYang Girl—Arigato! I'm not too good at this, but I'll try!
Me: I don't think I have to reply to you again right PP?
PP: Nope, you don't have to. :)
Curtis Zidane Ziraa— I'm updating now… and it's been like… *counts* about 8 months before I updated. I feel guilty. T-T
Daisy-chan*Mistress of Evil (again)—Yea, I had a great time in America. :)
Kintora— Thanks for digging out my sequel! I'm glad that many people are reading my fanfics. Yep, it has ended… oh yeah! 8 months ago! -_-;
Inuyasha/Duo— The cliffhanger has now ended. The answer is down there.
Nina—The answer is down there as I stated above.
Me: Well, onto the fic!
Ray: AHHH!!!! I got a grey hair!! *Runs around screaming while Tyson attempts to hide the can of grey paint and paintbrush from view*
Mariah: O_O SAKURA!!!!
Me: Eeep! *Runs off*
Disclaimer: I do not own beyblades, Marmalade Boy, the song "Breathe" by Michelle Branch, and the Beyblade characters. Remember, blue cheese is made from blue cows!!
'Thoughts'
"Speaking"
~~Time Change~~
Running Out of Time
Chapter 3: The Stage is Set!!!
"She is in…" The doctor started saying.
The first three words felt like an eternity to Ray. It sounded as if the doctor was speaking at snail pace, not caring if someone died in the process, as long as he finished his sentence first. His heart beat faster and faster, hoping that he was not going to hear the words he dreaded the most. A horrible feeling dropped into his stomach and Ray began to feel sick. Did she survive the operation? Is her heart beating abnormally? Is she alive? Ray held his breath as the doctor finished talking.
"Stable condition. She may be sleeping right now but you can visit her in about half an hour."
Ray exhaled an air of relief while the others cheered quietly so they did not bother the other patients. Ray wanted to run down the hallway, cheering his head off, open every door to the rooms, which had patients in them and tell the whole world that Mariah was alright. But he stopped himself and in a calm manner answered back, "Thank you Doctor…"
"Doctor Evans."
"Okay. Thank you Doctor Evans."
"You're welcome. She is in room 209. Now if you excuse me, I have to tend to another patient." The doctor walked off leaving a relieved group of teens behind.
Half an hour passed by quickly and the Bladebreakers took an elevator to the rooms upstairs. They walked along a well-lit corridor, with shiny tiled floors, nurses, green plants that were well watered and plenty of doors. (A.N.: No duh!) They stopped in front of the door that was labelled 209 in shiny gold numbers similar to the ones tacked onto houses. Ray knocked twice.
"Come in!" A cheerful voice replied.
The five boys opened the door and saw Mariah leaning against a large white pillow, reading the manga, "Marmalade Boy, Volume 2." The curtains were closed since it was past midnight. The television was also off but the digital clock radio upon a smooth white side table was on and it was currently playing, "Breathe" by Michelle Branch. A small silver lamp emitted light and brightened up the room.
"How are you feeling? Do you need anything?" Ray asked.
"I'm fine. Just a bit of pain around my stomach. And no, I don't need anything. Thanks." Mariah was in a baby blue hospital gown that reached to her ankles. Her pink hair was tied up in a braid with her signature pink ribbon. Her face was a little pale but her gold eyes were as bright as ever. The others with the exception of Kai (A.N.: He thinks he's too cool for this) crowded around her bed asking how she was doing while Ray was sitting on it, holding her hand tightly as if she would die if he let go. Fifteen minutes later, a nurse came in, telling the group that they had ten minutes left before they had to leave. They nodded in thanks and the nurse left the room. They continued talking for another five minutes and Kai spoke up.
"I suggest we leave the two lovebirds alone for the last five minutes."
Ray and Mariah blushed at the comment as Tyson and Max added catcalls for extra effect. They all wished Mariah a speedy recovery (A.N.: Yes, even Kai folks!) and all but Ray left the room and closed the door shut. When the door was completely closed, Tyson immediately pressed his ear against the door.
"Tyson! What are you doing??" Kenny cried out hysterically.
"Listening in so I can later blackmail Ray!" Tyson's face was fixed in a mischievous manner.
"Just leave them alone." Kai began to walk towards the elevator.
"But Kaaaaaaaaiiiiiiii…" Tyson whined but soon followed along with the others.
~~Back in the room~~
"Are you sure you don't need anything Mariah?"
"I'm sure Ray. Don't worry too much. I'll be okay."
"I can't stop worrying about you. I almost lost you once back at the park." Ray pulled her towards him and gave her a hug.
"Don't worry Ray. I won't go anywhere. Where would an injured girl go anyways? To the mall?"
"I don't know how your mind works. You might suddenly disappear on me." They both chuckled and stayed in the hugging position until the last few minutes passed.
"Well I got to go. I'll visit you tomorrow okay?" Ray got up as she nodded. He planted a kiss on her forehead and waved goodbye as he left the room. The nurse entered right after.
"Well, that was a nice visit. The young man that just left, was he your brother?"
Mariah shook her head. "He's my boyfriend."
"He's one fine guy. If I wasn't married yet, I would be running after him." The nurse winked. "Don't lose sight of him or you may lose him forever. He is one of the rare ones that is pure of heart and has the looks to go with it. Here are the pills you have to take. Now, get some rest hun. The more rest you get, the faster you'll heal."
Mariah smiled and nodded. "Alright. Thank you."
"I'll close the door on the way out. Goodnight."
"Goodnight." Mariah turned off the lamp and lay under the sheets. She was not completely asleep yet. She replayed the incident from 24 hours ago in her mind. She stopped at the kiss. Absentmindedly, she moved her left hand towards her lips and she smiled. "Wo Ai Ni Ray," she whispered to herself and fell asleep with the happy memories of her and Ray in her dreams.
Outside below, a mysterious figure stood in the shadows with a cell phone in his hand. The cell phone rang twice. He answered. There were minutes of silence. After he replied, "Hai. Hai. I understand. It will happen in two days. Hai. Sayonara." He shut it off and looked at the window that was Mariah's room. "It won't be long now." He walked deeper into the darkness.
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Notes:
Hai: Yes
Sayonara: Goodbye
Me: Well, that's the third chappie. I have chapter 4 in progress, but I don't know when I'll post it up.
Mariah and Ray: TYSON!! YOU COME BACK HERE!!! *Runs after Tyson*
Tyson: AHHH!!!!!!
Max: Don't forget to review! And eat sugar every hour!! ^O^
Kai: Gerroff me Pisces Panda!!
PP: Never!!!
KK: Guess everyone's happy currently…
Me: Yea, I guess, with the exception of Kai and Ray, and Tyson. But the running will do him good. He needs the exercise. *chuckles* Well, tell me what you think of this chapter, and I may have an idea for a mini contest kind of thing when it arrives. Happy reading! Ja ne!!