Chapter 42: When Doctors meet.
~Dedicated to AnnieJD29 for being the 500th reviewer.:3
"Even if it was for few moments, I got a wonderful life with you even after everyone left me. I'd you. I'd Grandpa." He expressed his pain without bounds. He vent out the frustrations and loneliness of all the years, "I was never alone. I've never felt so broken throughout my life after everyone left me, after you did. I tried hating you but could never do."
"I will never leave you again, Tyson. I never will." her breaths ragged, "We could start everything over again. It's never too late. You've me; you've your precious daughter." She looked at him in anticipation. He didn't answer, just leered at her,
"I'm sorry I've been the reason you broke so much. I know my words could never heal your open wounds, but I will try my best to love you in the best way I can and heal every part of you. I'll dedicate my life to bring you back," Ashlene said courageously and in new determination, trying desperately to appease him which was not exactly working.
"It's hard, it's very hard, Ash. You've no idea what happened all through these years," Tyson said with a sardonic laugh, "My own friends never consoled me. Through the years, I saw how envious they were, how they tortured me silently, how they remained aloof and made me alone, like I'd no friends. Hilary was the only one. She remained loyal. Gramps was so ill- I could never show my problems to him. I had financial crisis. I struggled with studies. This year, they finally left me, all to lone me and get my title," Tyson said, summarizing his journey through all the years.
"Your title…" Ashlene looked him curiously,
"I was alone with Grandpa, took care of him. It was this year I got a fine job. I began earning quietly. They couldn't tolerate seeing me progressing. They left me on my birthday. Grandpa went in CO2 narcosis shortly and went in coma." He looked at her, she was unnerved and still held him closely, clutching his right wrist. She seemed scared like he would leave her again. He could see the hurt in those blue orbs, "And I somehow summoned courage to have my battle alone. Mr. D supported. On the day of final round of my battle VS Kai, I was returning from some work and saw Ellie in the school front and in an attempt to save her, I got fractures." He said shaking his head, "I couldn't go to the stadium and fight my battle and in the ten years, this is the first time, I lost my title. I lost it, Ash, I lost it."
Ashlene looked frozen and greatly moved. "You lost your title in the course of saving Ellie," Ashlene said sadly,
"Yeah, I'm glad I saved her. I saved our daughter, Ash." Tyson smiled proudly, the feeling superseding his loss.
"You sacrificed your title, you didn't lose it." Ashlene reminded him softly, stroking her thumb on his wrist.
"I will not battle from next year in Championship. They wanted my title, they took it and now I wish them for to never return. My love for the sport is resolute and true, it will remain it weather I participate in tournament or not," Tyson said jaded and conclusively.
"I will treat Grandpa myself. I will look at him; I will try to give him a new life. He will be a part of our family too, Tyson, he hopefully will be," Ashlene said resolutely, her heart filled with two strong feelings- one was regret of what she has done, and another which was to repair what she broke- him. "I've to apologize Hilary too. I've hated her for years. I lost such a good friend. Does she hate me too Tyson?" Ashlene asked softly squeezing his wrist, her voice timid.
Tyson smiled smartly, "Never. She always asked me if I really cheated on you but she never said anything against you," He looked at her deeply, "She will forgive you,"
Ashlene leaned deeply and breathed in, "I feel like I've got everything. I'd my PG entrance today and I was so happy returning while picking Ellie. She brought me here to let me meet you," she said how she was able to come here. Tyson realized that it was Ellie who have brought them together.
"Congrats, Ashie," Tyson smirked, he had a fair idea that she felt victorious after having s good exam. He still knew those feels of her. She would be so happy even in the past years when she would have good exam.
"Hey, that's the nick name Julia gave me. Its sweet, thanks though," Ashlene blushed and smiled sheepishly.
"Julia…you stayed with Raul and Julia?" Tyson asked curiously, wondering where was her long lost girlfriend since then.
"Yeah, after that day I went from the party, I went at Sakai's home and I was having a hard time there. I was pregnant and I didn't tell them." Ashlene said, "One evening, as I was returning from college, I fell unconscious and fell in a park. The park was empty because the winds were harsh. It rained and I was all wet. Julia and Raul found me and ever since then, I've been living with them." She said remembering that harsh merciless day of early preg.
"Oh, were you comfortable in there?" Tyson asked,
"Of course. They are officially like my family. They've been with me all these years and we shared everything," Ashlene said confidently without hesitancy.
"You'd hard time during those nine months, right?" Tyson asked, caressing his hand on her cheek. She nodded, looking down. He softly kissed on her forehead.
"I thought I'd die when I gave birth to Ellie, it was very painful experience, but somehow, I survived. I thought you would somehow come but... anyway Julia was there with me, like my own sister." Ashlene sighed, "Because of those nine months, I lost one year of my studies, I'd repeat next year,"
"Oh," Tyson said, "Even I'd repeats during my Masteries," Tyson expressed. He felt guilty for his absence during her labor pain.
Ashlene smiled laughingly. Tyson smiled back at her, his hand removing a few strands of her hair and fixing them behind her ears, just so he can see her enough.
"Oh, I forgot, where Ellie is," Ashlene got up, opened the door of the living room, only to find her daughter fast asleep. The room was still warm, and hot too. Ashlene picked up Ellie from the floor; she was finding it a little hard to pick her. Tyson helped and placed her on the couch and switched on the air conditioner and closed the windows to prevent the sunlight entering.
"She's so beautiful. Few years back when I met her, I didn't know this naughty girl was my creation. Of course, that's the reason she defeated me in beybattle." Tyson chuckled. Ashlene was about to ask how he met but she thought it was random.
"Your daughter, just like you." Ashlene simpered at him. He smiled serenely at her.
"She slept. I guess she have to wake up till I tell her about you," Ashlene smiled.
"Yeah, looks like," Tyson laughed. He tried getting up and Ashlene aided him.
"Let's go upstairs," he said. She nodded, helping him to climb upstairs and to get to his room.
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"You reached Japan, Hils," Delia spoke on the line,
"Yea, I'm at the airport. Tyson isn't picking my call, I guess I've to go on my own," Hilary sighed,
"You've got money, didn't you?" Delia asked,
"Yeah, I'm glad I took some," Hilary said as she took her luggage from the black round spinner and placed it in a large trolley and pushed it. Hilary stopped dead in her tracts suddenly as she saw someone. She paused abruptly on the line,
"Hils? You there?" Delia shouted,
"Don't ask me whom I'm seeing right now," Hilary chuckled,
"Who?" Delia raised her eyebrow,
"Your beloved Nyhan," Hilary grinned and she could envisage Delia shaking in envy and fury, "WHAT?" Delia shot,
"Yeah, just stay on line," Hilary said and waved a hand towards Nyhan and beckoned him.
Nyhan gave a smile and walked towards her. "Hey, what are you doing in Japan?" Nyhan asked casually,
"Just came to meet- I mean, I came for a visit," Unknowingly Hilary did a good thing in not revealing that she was related to Tyson.
"Oh, have a good time, then. I came for some important work," Nyhan said,
"What?" Hilary asked,
"I'm opening an orphanage in Ryan's name, so that says," Nyhan smiled, "And also in mom's name,"
"Really?" Hilary's voice softened in admiration,
"Yeah, see you later then," Nyhan softly patted on her shoulder and smiled as he waved and went off.
Hilary chuckled, "Now, you trust me?" Hilary grinned on the line,
"Yeah yeah," Delia said enviously, "Fine, carry on. Call me when you reach at Tyson's home," Delia hung up. Hilary laughed and shook her head knowingly.
She strode out and hired a taxi and started for Tyson's home. She was still wondering what Tyson must be doing right now.
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Both their phones silent and dead to them, they slept comfortably on a small bed, deeply drown in sleeps. After the session of talking and clearing of misunderstanding they had done plus the workout of the day, they felt heavy and sleepy.
Ashlene woke up as she felt the room heating up, her eyes were bleary; and as she attempted to get up, she was wrapped strongly by an arm and pulled. Ashlene slapped across Tyson's chest and got enveloped in his strong embrace, her cheek slamming against his chest. She blushed deeply and had a hard time keeping herself stable,
"Don't leave me…" he moaned in his sleep. Ashlene had such an influence by his words that she almost swore that she will remain in this position for eternity.
She took this chance to breathe in his intoxicating scent and get even drowsier. "Tyson, your room is really hot, let's go out," Ashlene mumbled,
Tyson smiled in smirk and left her slowly, "Fine, let's go downstairs. If Ellie finds us like this, she will probably-" Tyson laughed,
"Yeah," Ashlene smiled and got up, and as she was about to stride out, she turned and looked at him who was following her from behind, "Oh Tyson, I almost forgot," Ashlene walked towards him and pretended to pull out something from her pockets. Tyson looked at those little pockets, wondering if she wanted to show something. And in this secret moment, she placed a haste kiss on his cheek and ran out before giving a triumphant smirk to him. Tyson stood dumbstruck and flustered.
I will get to that, Ash. Don't worry.
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Ashlene was laughing as she climbed downstairs leaving a puzzled Tyson. She halted her steps when she saw a familiar brunette talking cheerfully with her daughter. She just stopped and kept on staring them with that smile.
Hilary's chatting stopped abruptly as her eyes fell upon the blue-eyed young female near the steps. Hilary stared at her in surprise and in amazement. She stood there unbelievably, not able to believe her presence, bewildered.
"You?" Hilary asked almost curtly,
"She's my mom," Ellie whispered to Hilary. Hilary gave an unbelievably horrified look to Ashlene.
Hilary's eyes veered at Tyson who came downstairs, "What's going on, Tyson?" Hilary asked, her eyes shifting from Ashlene to Ellie and then back to Tyson.
"Uhm, we need to talk, Hilary, I will explain," Tyson headed towards her and Ashlene's suspicious eyes followed,
Tyson lifted Ellie in his arms and smiled at her, "Would you love me if I tell you that I'm your dad?" Tyson asked with a deep and meaningful smile. Ashlene smiled tenderly and looked at Ellie, who was hugely stunned, happy to no bounds and almost squealed in excitement and hugged him tightly. Tyson hugged her back and laughed. Ellie's mind was so grateful to Raul now. She imagined Raul in her mind getting magic feathers and stick which he whipped between Tyson and Ashlene and it turned Tyson into her father! Her thoughts were amusing and fantastic.
Hilary's expression was perplexed and puzzled in greatest horror. He became a dad. What the-
"Yep, you wanted to meet your dad. So, here he is, your favorite blader," Ashlene said with pride and joy. Ellie was truly grateful for Raul for suggesting her to let meet Tyson with her.
Tyson kissed Ellie softly on forehead, "You are really a sweet girl, my daughter," Tyson smiled. His joys had no bounds. He felt like the entire woes were left behind and he moved in a new life.
"Wow, Tyson you're really my dad?" Ellie asked with large shining blue eyes. Tyson nodded laughingly.
"Call him dad, not Tyson." Ashlene told her daughter with a tiny smug grin.
"Mom you don't hate beybladers now, right?" Ellie asked hopefully and curiously, feeling proud in Tyson's embrace.
"Momma loves both me and beyblade, of course you too. Don't worry, Ell!" Tyson said playfully. Ellie's grin widened. She undoubtedly looked Ellie Granger right now, whose faced beaned with pride, joy and hidden naughtiness.
Tyson put Ellie down and ushered her to living room and told her to watch some cartoon while he reasoned that he'd some some talk with her mom,
"And Ellie, this is your aunt, Aunt Hilary," Tyson smirked knowing how Hilary fumed up briefly with a fluster.And I became an Aunt!
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"Ohhh!" Hilary looked at Ashlene, "So YOU thought that I and Tyson hooked up or something." She gave an unbelievable expression to her and Tyson,
"Yeah, apparently, she did," Tyson sighed comically. Ashlene looked sorry, "I'm really sorry. I hated you through these years and thought that you snatched Tyson from me,"
"Lord forbid. I never thought about Tyson in that way," Hilary placed a hand on her heart,
"I know. You always loved Ryan, I'd have thought that. I assumed that it was an act on purpose, I'm sorry for my psyche mind," Ashlene held Hilary's hands. Ashlene was ready to do anything to seek her forgiveness.
"Uh," Hilary looked down with sadness suddenly,
"Uhm Ash, Ryan passed long back by Lupus," Tyson stated softly,
Hilary gulped her sadness and wiped a few tears that were suddenly formed in her eyes. She tried to smile and faked one.
"You can't be serious!" Ashlene yelped lowly in utter shock, "How that… that happened," Ashlene held Hilary's hands,
"Grandpa wasn't well last year and I thought that it was serious and though Ryan was admitted in hospital and I was with him, I abruptly made my mind to come to Japan and the next day, I was told that Ryan was on ventilator." Hilary said remorsefully, "I immediately went back to see him through morning flight but till then, he was already… gone," Hilary sighed with shivers,
Ashlene hugged her and shed a few unseen tears as well. She really felt sympathetic for Hilary.
"I'm sorry; I couldn't be there during your tough times. I can understand how broken you must have been," Ashlene patted her,
"It's okay," Hilary tried laughing, "I hope he's at a better place now, away from all those pains. "
"Anyway, how do you feel Tyson?" Hilary smirked at Tyson changing the gloomy mood, though her face was ruined with sadness,
"What?" Tyson asked,
"Knowing suddenly that you've a five year old daughter!" Hilary chuckled hysterically, "And that too a cute one with hair just like you," She playfully nudged Tyson,
"W-Well, I feel like- I feel like I'm the luckiest person currently," Tyson just blushed in euphoria,
"You look like a happy-joy bomb that could burst any time," Hilary laughed,
Tyson rolled his eyes, "Well, I was meaning to ask, what happened to your arm and leg?" Hilary raised her eyebrows.
"Oh," Tyson and Ash said in unison,
"A few days before, I spotted Ellie in front of her school," Tyson rubbed his head, "And-"
"Simple, you must have thought that saving your daughter is important even if that means losing your one arm and leg and," Hilary said like it was the simplest explanation, "And…even if that meant later that you lost your title this year…" her voice was slow and deep,
"HOW DID YOU KNOW!" Tyson looked frightened,
"Well, I saw the news in the flight. I felt like coming up and launching Dragoon at you earlier but later I realized that it must be because of great trauma- Grandpa leaving us, and you being in this desolate nihility. I appreciate greatly that you survived, Tyson," Hilary said, "Anyway that was really a guess. I'm surprised,"
"I'm sorry. I've been an indirect cause of your suffering and everything," Ashlene said embarrassed,
"It's okay, Ash." Tyson said half-heartily,
"Tyson, the battle must have been hard and kai-"
"No Hilary, I didn't battle Kai," Tyson said quickly, "I was admitted in hospital right that day,"
"I know you didn't appear for battle and I didn't know the reason until you told about Ellie and I guessed easily that it must be the thing,"
"Well, it looks like a dream that we all finally met and solved everything so quickly and sorted things and feelings. So are we done with all the questions and confusion?" Tyson said with a laugh,
"Um yeah. Hilary don't mind but I've one question for you which have been pestering me ever since Tyson said it was an accident," Ashlene said calmly,
"Ash-"Tyson interrupted,
"One second Tyson; did someone sent you that night to that room in which Tyson mistook you for me?" Ashlene asked and she calmly noted Hilary's reaction,
Hilary thought for a second, "I came on my own to search for wine bottles, which Ray and Kai asked me to collect." Hilary said,
"But the bottles that day were in the cellar. They told me to keep it there in the afternoon when we came at the ball for preps," Ashlene shrugged confusedly,
"Oh yeah, I remember; they said you when I was checking chandeliers," Hilary said,
"Then…" Ashlene blinked,
"It means," Ashlene was almost coming with a possible explanation when Tyson interrupted with a cackle of laughter, "It means that they were too drunk that they forgot where the bottles were!"
Hilary gave a nervous chuckle and agreed, "Yeah, looks like,"
Ashlene gave a silent stare to Tyson which he purposely ignored.
"I'm glad that you didn't scold me for losing this year's title," Tyson rubbed his head sheepishly,
"I would have almost killed you if you're there right in front of me that moment. There is a huge tantrum going on among your fans and Kai's. Right now, there are quite protests that there should be a rematch since you didn't appear. Didn't Mr. D called you?" Hilary asked,
"Exactly...Tyson?" Ashlene looked at him,
"He did but it was too late till I saw and I thought that it was useless calling him back. The result was dec-"
Ashlene and Hilary punched him on head. "Great," Ashlene said sarcastically.
"And you didn't bother to give him an explanation that you'd an accident," Hilary completed.
"My phone was dead that time," Tyson whined,
"Oh shut up Tyson," Ashlene gave him a harsh look, "Oh now that you've said phone, where is my phone?" Ashlene looked at Tyson.
"I took it for checking your gallery and contacts," Tyson smirked and handed her back taking out from his pocket. Hilary rolled her eyes.
"You don't trust me?" Ashlene peered at him. Tyson took as his chance and stole a quick kiss from her. Before Ashlene could even properly flush, Tyson abruptly moved away despite his leg being injured. "Get a room for that, Granger!" Hilary yelled.
"And that was a joke! I trust you! I didn't see your phone, I don't even know its unlock code!"Tyson smirked.
"That settles the scores," Ashlene sighed to herself in that heated blush.
She opened her phone and jumped out of her skin to see ten missed calls of Julia.
"Oh I forgot!" Ashlene yelled,
"You forgot what?" Tyson cocked his head and asked.
"I forgot to go home. Julia must be waiting! They must be so worried!" Ashlene stood up abruptly and gulped.
"Relax, will you?" Tyson said calmly,
"Tyson, I can't believe I forgot!"
"You stay at Julia's place?" Hilary blinked and looked at Tyson.
"Raul called too and I picked his call. You were sleeping. I told him everything. It's alright. They know you're with me," Tyson placed a hand on her shoulder trying to relax her,
Ashlene sighed, "What did he say?" She asked again in worry,
Hilary just listened to them attentively.
"He was almost like about to kill me at the start when he angrily asked about you and I told that you're sleeping... but then I tried explaining him and we sorted everything. And yeah, Julia asked you to come early as you can," Tyson said,
"I'm surprised you managed to explain this long story and he summoned the patience to hear and believe you," Hilary grinned,
Tyson gave a cruel glare to her, "Oh yeah,"
"I guess I should leave now, will meet you tomorrow, Hilary," Ashlene got up and called Ellie out.
Tyson smiled at Ellie and lifted her.
"So little sweetheart had lots of fun watching cartoons, huh?" Tyson pouted cutely,
"I watch them daily, daddy. I want to spend time with you," Ellie said,
"Aww! We'll have tons of fun, tomorrow," Tyson promised and Ellie kissed him happily,
"Thank you daddy! I've finally found my daddy. My real dadda," Ellie said to herself and
Ashlene gave a sad smile.
Tyson looked remorsely at her. "Even I've finally got my daughter," Tyson smiled.
"Let's go Ell. We'll come tomorrow again, baby," Ashlene called,
"Can't I stay with dad one night?" Ellie implored. Tyson patted on her shoulder, "Mom's worried, sweetheart. You can come tomorrow,"
Ashlene smiled at Ellie and she reluctantly left Tyson's embrace and walked defeatedly towards her mom.
"See you tomorrow, pumpkin," Hilary teased Ellie and waved hand.
Ashlene tried cheering up her daughter as walked out. "Ash, one second," Tyson called.
He beckoned her to come in Grandpa's room.
"Till then, Ellie will tell me who does she love more? Mom or daddy?" Hilary held Ellie and gave a bright smile.
Tyson closed the door slightly.
"What is it, Ty?" Ashlene asked with seriousness.
Tyson gently pulled her and held her hand and pulled out a small box and opened it revealing a small silver ring.
"The ring I bought five years back to propose you that night at party." He smiled nostalgically and looked at her deeply. She was stunned.
"I know it's wrong to have relationship, sex and stuff out of wedlock. I know it's very common around, nothing wrong with it but...I want you to be legally mine. I want to marry you, Ash. That was grandpa's last wish. Will you accept me?" Tyson asked hopefully and ardently with sincerity.
Ashlene felt like her heart was throbbing rapidly. She didn't say anything and just looked at him. For seconds, she forgot how and what to say. She just leaned in and neared her lips against his and gently closed the distance, putting all the needs, craves, desperation for him built up of years. He reciprocated the same, holding her closer.
A/N: Thanks so much to everyone for reviewing previously! Yayy, I crossed 500 plus reviews, can't believe it! Thanks so much to everyone who reviewed, thanks! Keep reading like this and reviewing! XD
This story went past 200k words. That was new for me. I didn't kept track of words. When I started writing, I wanted to give readers a good and acceptable picture of what might have happened after the original series, that is 3rd Season. That's why I'd to keep a balance between friendship, battles, beyblading, envy and romance. I believe beyblading spirit could have been more elaborated but I just went with flow because originally, my main focus was Tyson. Later through the writing journey, I went on with Ash, and very lately, Ryan and Hilary too.
I hope you liked this light hearted chapter! Hilary became an aunt, Ellie got her dad, the best blader, Ash got her friend back, they reunited! Anyway, if you found anything fishy in the chap, do say me! XD
Their ages:Tyson and Hilary are 24, Ash is 26. They didn't get old enough lol, that's why I'm saying! Ash and Tyson met when they were 19 and 17, remember?
And what about Nyhan? Did you find anything fishy about him? Just asking! He was asking Tyson few days back (few chapters back) to search a job, remember that phone talk (chapter 39)? Just reread that conversation part, you'll really get many doubts! If you still didn't get doubt, just read once Hilary and Nyhan's FIRST meeting conversation (Chapter 26), then you'll definitely get doubts! XD XD
Reply to Guest11: Hey, I'm fine, what about you dude? ^_^ Thanks for reviewing. Nope, Kai doesn't know yet that Grandpa is in coma. He don't know. Duh. ^^
Okay, enough with my blabbering, review your heart out! Lol bye, take care and keep smiling ^_^