The flight was terrible, the meal was repulsing and movie sucked but none of that compared to the feeling of heartache and dread that washed over me the very second that my feet touched the ground. I was flooded with the memories of my last year here and couldn't help but want to cry although I knew I was long out of tears for Trunks.
I was now sitting in the back of a taxi on the way to the hospital and I was silently dreading the second I reached it. I knew for however painful it was now, it would be so much worse when I saw that building.
I stared at him surprised that he had woken up. I would never have admitted it but the whole time my chest had been throbbing, I was petrified to have him die.
"Trunks are you okay?" I asked looking at his shocked reaction from my voice; it really didn't seem that bad, maybe he wasn't upset that I had stayed afterwards.
"Goten… You weren't wearing that earlier, were you?" Figures he would immediately jump to my clothes, wish he would say something else really.
I felt the tears burning in my eyes and the throbbing pain spreading through my body. I had to go though; I had to go for Marron, for Uub.
The Taxi came to a stop and I shoved the money into the man's hand before racing into the doors of the hospital with my duffle bag slung over my shoulder. Immediately that sickening feeling rushed over me as I passed through the automated doors and headed towards the receptions desk.
"Kyle Rice?" She spoke her eyes going wide with a star struck expression.
"Marron Urawa, where is she?" I said staring at the woman who immediately began typing the name into her computer.
"She is in the ICU, unless you are a blood relative or married to her, I can't let you see her," The woman refused to meet my eyes and I decided to use my newly acquired fame.
"I have just been on a plane for about 12 hours that I had to catch last second and all I want to do is see my best friend, can't you help me at all?" I tried to make my voice sound as smooth as silk but it still seemed to burn in my throat.
"What room is Marron Urawa in?" The voice was strong and familiar. It came crashing onto my all at once. I didn't know what exactly to do.
"Mister… Briefs…" The nurse said looking between the two of us as I tried to tilt myself so he wouldn't notice me, "I can't believe this, Trunks Briefs, Top Buzz's number 1 bachelor and the number 3 bache…"
"I'm sorry, I have to go, I will be back soon," I said running deeper into the hospital to get away from him.
I stopped after five minutes or so and sat onto the floor. I didn't look at him at least, that should help the pain. It hurt so much though to actually hear his voice, no matter how many times I imagined it or dreamt about it, it didn't compare to the real thing.
I pulled out my cell phone and dialled in Uub's number and waited.
"Goten where are you?" He whispered into the phone.
"I take it that Tr… He's there?" I said breathing heavily to calm the blazing fire that had enclosed around my heart.
"Yes, I will try to get him out of here as quick as I can, just wait where you are," He whispered again quickly before the line disconnected.
I slide the phone into my pocket and wrapped my arms around my knees. How long had I been up for? I glanced down at my watch and saw the time. It may have been late morning but my time was still two in the morning. I was more then a little exhausted.
I rested my forehead on my arms and shut my eyes. Uub, hurry and call me… before I pass out.
I heard the crash and my eyes shot open only to wish that I kept them shut because he was standing right in front of me.
"Funny you would ever show your face here again," He said smiling, "You caused this all, it's your fault, if you weren't so pathetic and weak Marron would be fine."
"What?" Was all that could escape my lips.
"If you hadn't packed up and ran like the scared little wimp you are, she would be fine!" His hands balled into fists at his side.
I pulled myself up against the wall and stared at him, "It's not my fault…"
He grabbed a hold of the front of my shirt and raised his fist, "It's all your fucking fault!" His fist began closing the distance towards my face.
"No!" I jumped out of my sleep and looked around at a nurse that had been kneeling beside me.
The nurse's older face was basking in a shocked expression before she managed to whisper out, "Kyle Rice?"
I stood up and began to walk away before she called after me, "Or would you prefer Son Goten."
I stopped and slowly turned to look back at her. I couldn't remember her face, she looked like a complete stranger and I was afraid to find out how she knew.
"I am Nurse Kisaichi, we met years ago when you brought Trunks Briefs into the hospital," She said moving forward and smiling, "I am glad to see you came to see Marron, her husband has been looking for you."
I bit my lip and nodded and she began to lead the way. I could feel the tears burning in my eyes and for a second I almost said to myself that I wished I hadn't come, I wish I didn't have to deal with this but I needed to say goodbye to her, she was my best friend I had ever had.
"I must warn you Kyle, she is in very rough shape, she isn't expected to make it…" The nurse said stopping at the elevator, "Our doctors thought she would have been dead by now but she's holding on."
I couldn't talk; reality was hitting on me to hard. It was too painful to hear.
The elevator's doors began to open and I looked up to see his lavender hair hanging over his face as he stared at the floor. He looked troubled and directionless; he looked as if he was hurting.
"Kyle, come on, we mustn't waste anytime," The nurse said as she pulled me into the elevator and pressed the third floor button.
I breathed in deep and balled my fists praying that he didn't look up, didn't notice me. I stared forward as the doors closed and the elevator began to move; only a bit longer.
The doors opened to the second floor and two elderly women entered the elevator smiling as they carried on a light conversation.
The doors opened to the third floor and I moved forward expecting the nurse to fallow, "She's in room 211, Goten, I'm sorry," she said through the closing doors but those blue eyes burst up in time to see me through the closing doors.
I slowly walked with my emotions numb. He knew I was here, I should be worried and afraid, be having my heart ripped open time and time again but all I could think was that my best friend would be passing away and this was my last time I would see her.
I put my hand onto the door handle and took a deep breath in unsure of what to expect. Slowly, the handle turned in my hand and the door creaked open. Five short steps in and I could see the room. I could see her laying there, bandages around her body, a ventilator controlling her breathing, and a couple of IV drips attached to her arm.
"Marron…" I whispered as I took each step closer and closer, "I'm sorry…" I could feel the tears rolling down my cheeks, "I'm here at last, I should've come to visit sooner," and I took her hand in mine.
I stood there with her hand in mine and the tears rolling down my checks for a couple of hours. I was aware of Uub standing with me and could her a ruckus in the hallway but I didn't want to move, I felt if I didn't move we could stay like this forever, like time wouldn't stop.
I concentrated on the beeping of the heart monitor, I wanted to hear her recovery, I wanted to believe that now I was back, she would get better, she would live.
Beep. Beep. Beep. .
I turned to face the monitor as a team of nurses and doctors rushed in and quickly pushed me back. It was over though; I knew she was gone forever.
KK, so that is chapter two, like I have said, i am still having writer's block but am trying to shake out of it. I will be publishing whatever i have done from the last week, with all my stories, every saturday or sunday, enjoy everyone. Reviews and PMs are appreciated and I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter as much as i enjoyed writing it... not that i enjoyed killing Marron.
PS Marron's and Uub's last name are unknown. The name i choose for Uub is actually the last name of his voice actor.