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As the row of cars containing the Martin family, the Tipton parents, Mr. Moesby and Maddie arrived back at the Tipton hotel it became clear to all that the Media scrum had become even bigger since when they left, now they knew London's will had been read they all wanted to know what she had given everyone, and they had even worked out that a back entrance existed and had taken some positions there as well.
"Oh no" Carey started "those scumbags are going to go after Cody again" the mother was concerned for her sons mental wellbeing with so much attention to be heaped on him, she just hoped this time the attention would fall on Mr. Tipton and not on Cody.
As the three cars pulled up outside the hotel, travelling in a convoy the Media swarmed around the black rolls Royce which lead the precession, its license plate being T1PT0N so it's occupier was fairly obvious to all. Mr. Tipton and his ex wife stepped out of the car and were immediately hounded by the gathered media
"Mr. Tipton, do you have any comment on London's will?" he was asked by about 10 people at once, Mr. Tipton however had decided on his statement in the car
"This is a private affair, my daughter's death and the deaths of everyone from this act of evil are a terrible tragedy, one which never should have been allowed to happen. I would appreciate it if our privacy was respected whilst we grieve" Mr. Tipton read his statement in a monotonous voice before pushing past into the Lobby with the help of his body guards, he said nothing more. As Mr. Tipton was talking Cody stepped out of the car, hoping to sneak past while the media was distracted, but it was not successful, Cody was spotted by other's and when it became apparent Mr. Tipton would not be saying what they wanted the bloodthirsty pack turned their attention to someone whom they thought might be easier to crack
"Cody, Cody" They yelled, hoping to get his attention and have him answer their questions, Cody was very reluctant to answer their questions, he was so overwhelmed and scare, he basically froze in the situation.
"Cody, what did London give you?" one reporter asked
"Cody, do you miss London?" Another asked, Zack fielded this question as he had just arrived to grab Cody and move him through
"What the hell do you think, of course he does, what a stupid question" Zack was so angry at them, he and Kurt managed to drag Cody through the crowd, but just before Cody got through the door one question was asked that stuck with him
"Cody, were you in love with London?" this question stuck into him, he wanted to tell the word, to should from the rooftops his love for London, but he didn't know how.
"Cody, are you alright?" Zack asked snapping Cody out of a trance
"Yeah, can we go up to the room" Cody asked, he wanted to go somewhere quiet
"Sure, can Maddie come? She wants to talk to us about something" Zack asked
Cody wasn't sure he wanted to see Maddie, but he figured he could confront her better now that it was more of an appropriate time
"Alright" Cody uttered before they all went up to the Martin's 23rd floor suite.
Maddie began to talk as soon as the three of them arrived at the suite.
"First of all I want to tell you guys that I'm really thankful you called Mr. Moesby last night, and I'm really sorry about what I said to you Cody, I was in a really bad state of mind and I'm just so sorry" Maddie let all her emotions out at that one time
"It's ok Maddie" Cody said, he accepted her apology; he thought that maybe if he had access to the alcohol he might have done the same thing.
"Guys, I've been thinking, I want to do something as a tribute to London and to Tapeworm, and to everyone killed, I was thinking maybe putting on a final tribute episode of Yay me on, do you reckon I could get some help?" Cody said
"Wow Cody, that's a great idea" Zack said
"Of course we'll help, we'd be honoured" Maddie continued Zack's sentiments
"Thanks guys, so Maddie, do you think I could say something at London's funeral?" Cody said, he wanted to give a public tribute to her in as many ways as he could.
"Sure"
"I'll say something too" Zack said, Cody was astounded that his brother would want to do any kind of public speaking.
Zack, Cody and Maddie began planning what to say on Yay me, they decided it would be broadcast the next afternoon. They also wanted to discuss just what to say in their funeral speeches, the one thing that avoided mention was that as they spoke London's body was arriving at the Tipton ballroom to be put on display, a laying in state, and that there was an invitation open for all of them to see her.
Carey, who had been downstairs talking with Moesby and Mr. Tipton in the managers office arrived up at the room to inform everyone London's body had arrived and that it was time for them to go down and see her if they wished to.
"Guys, London's here, do you want to see her, they aren't letting any public in until tomorrow, we're having all the flowers people left taken into the ballroom and being arranged around her coffin, do you guys want to see her?" Carey asked, very sensitive to Zack and Cody's needs.
"Yes, I think I should" Cody said bravely
"Well if Cody is then I am" Zack said decisively
"She can't look worse than the last time I saw her" Maddie said in a very depressed tone, but it was certainly true.
It seemed everyone had agreed on what they were going to do, a few minutes later Carey got a call to say that the ballroom was ready and they all moved downstairs.
Two of Mr. Tipton's bodyguards were guarding the door of the ballroom preventing anyone from pushing into the room, the doors were closed and it was going to be a situation were ones or twos at a time were the procedure, a line was forming, London's mother and Mr. Moesby at the front, followed by Maddie, then by Carey and at the back were Zack and Cody, some Tipton staff were looking like they would join the back of the line as well. Mr. Tipton must already be in there Cody thought. There were no sounds that could be heard from the room, and not long after Mr. Tipton exited the ballroom looking very down and with red eyes. Then entered London's mother, who stayed in for a few minutes, all the time she was in there the pressure built up on Moesby who was next in line, he had no idea how he would react to seeing London, he didn't know if he wanted to see her at all.
Eventually it was Moesby's turn, he entered the room and saw in the middle, surrounded by magnificent flowers a coffin, beautiful mahogany with a silk lining. As Moesby approached the open coffin he saw her, his sweet London, she had been made up in her finest Jewels and best dress, and her make up had been done is a way such that she looked like she was merely sleeping, not dead, Moesby whished this was the case. He started to cry as he saw her body lying broken and dead.
"I'm sorry London, I love you" he said as he kissed her gently on the forehead, he couldn't bear to spend any more time in there.
Maddie was next, she walked in and marvelled at the beauty of the arrangement and looked down at the stunningly prepared London, she looked more alive than she had in her final moments of life. Maddie couldn't say anything, she had said all she needed to, and she just looked down at her best friend and held her hand. Maddie just staying in silence, thinking in solace about all the good times she and London had had, and thinking about how special it was to now be able to live as she had always wanted and do whatever she wished to do.
After Carey had entered and left wiping tears from her eye with a Kleenex Zack and Cody decided to go in together, Cody held Zack's hand tightly as the approached the coffin and looked down.
"She looks like she's sleeping" Zack commented
"Yeah she does, she's at peace" Cody said, in a way, seeing her gave him some closure he needed, to see that London lay there so peacefully made him feel better about her being gone.
"Zack, can I have a minute alone with London please?" Cody asked quietly
"Sure, I'll wait outside" Zack said before he left, he fought back tears and almost silently muttered
"Goodbye London, I'll miss you"
Cody looked down at his secret love
"Thank you, for everything London, I'll love you for all time, someday we will be together again" Cody then kissed her lips, they tasted so sweet and he left the room. Outside Zack was waiting for him
"Thanks for coming with me Zack" Cody said in the deepest sincerity
"What are big brothers for" Zack replied smiling at his younger twin.
Well I hope you enjoyed it, it was hard to write I got myself a bit sad with the end, I hope I haven't brought down anyone's Christmas cheer. Please let me know what you think. also, I want to thank SkyHighFan for the Yay me tribute episode idea, I never thought of it myself and I really think its great, that should be at least part of the next chapter unless I have a sudden idea of something else to put in. anyways, kudos to SkyHighFan and thank you every single person who has encouraged me along the way! BIG NOTE: I'm sorry if i've misguided anyone but this is not the end of the story! it is still a work in progress and an update will come soon! hope this clears it up in case there is any confusion.