Hi! This chapter is going to be sad, so I'm warning you all now. Don't get angry at me, okay? I did as much research as I could, but I don't know if I got everything right or if I missed something, so apologies if I've done that. Shout out to Serlenia for following my story! On with the chapter!
Legend: Speaking in thoughts purposely aimed at Edward
Thinking
Emphasis on a thought/word
**** swear words
Disclaimer: I don't own anything Transformers or Twilight, all I own is Katherine and the plot.
No sleep and family problems
I barely remember getting dressed in my black tank and camo skinny jeans and making it to school before I laid my head on my desk beside Edward. Nobody was in the classroom, except for us two, and Edward gazed at me in concern, "If you've got so much homework, let us do it. We can perfectly mimic your handwriting and it will give you time to sleep."
I gave a small smile before grabbing his arm and using it as a pillow on the desk, "I can guarantee you that my arm is equally as uncomfortable as the desk."
I stuck my tongue out as I commented, "Don't care. Get used to it. Once you're family, I use you as my pillow."
He sighed, but let me use his arm and I was almost asleep when he gently shook me and whispered, "Wake up, Kat."
I sighed and pulled myself into a sitting position as the teen beside me shot me an apologetic glance while the teacher started class, Don't be sorry, Eddie. I barely slept with all the homework I had left to do. He shot me a small smile before helping me stay awake through our classes. Instead of eating during lunch, I decided to sleep and I used Jasper's arm this time, much to everyone's amusement. I groaned when the bell rang for lunch to end and the blonde dragged me up out of my chair before catching me when I stumbled. I heard the three Cullens and Bella chuckle at me before we all headed off to class.
I somehow managed to stay mostly awake throughout the rest of school and I felt myself awaken immediately when we reached Edward's car and I grinned, "I totally forgot! I'm going to Skype my parents!"
They all grinned and/or chuckled as we climbed into the car and Edward dropped his siblings off before taking my klutz of a cousin and I to Uncle Charlie's house. I practically flew up the stairs to my room and wasted no time in powering my laptop up. I logged onto Skype and couldn't hold back the grin when the call was immediately answered with my parents and most of the Bots' holoforms appearing, "Hey, guys! How's it going?"
They all smiled, but I couldn't help noticing that my parents looked like they hadn't been sleeping and they didn't look like they were okay, "Hey, sweetheart. Everything is going good here. We finally got our liaison and he's...well, Hide wanted to shoot him five minutes after he got here."
I grimaced and commented, "Dang, that sucks. Can't wait to meet this guy."
My dad smirked and spoke again, "How's everything on your end? Make any friends?"
My mind flashed to the bullies and I couldn't stop the cringe before I replied, "Pretty good. Uncle Charlie didn't tell Bella that I was coming, so I got to surprise her at school and that was hilarious. I met her boyfriend's family and I'm going shopping tomorrow with his two sisters and his parents."
My mom decided to speak up, "Are kids treating you nicely?"
I hesitated a little before answering, "For the most part. Kids will be kids no matter where they are."
She frowned, but couldn't speak since Ratchet cut her off, "Youngling, why haven't you been sleeping?"
I shrugged with a tiny smile, "It's called homework, Ratch. What's wrong? You guys aren't telling me something."
My parents glanced at each other and my mom sighed, "Can you guys give us a moment with Kat?" I watched the holoforms disappear before I gave my parents a questioning look and my mom spoke softly, "I went to see a doctor the other day while I was out running errands and he told me something that is pretty bad."
My eyes darted between my parents as I tried to figure out what was going on and my dad was the one to finally drop the bomb, "Your mom was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. It isn't looking good at all. The doctor gave your mom a month at most."
I felt my face drain of color and whispered, "Isn't there something they can do? Cut it out or something? Can Ratchet do anything?"
My mom shook her head with tears in her eyes as she rested one hand on the screen and I raised mine to place against her hand, "Katherine, there's nothing they can do. But don't you dare feel bad or try to come back here. Enjoy life in Forks and have fun with your uncle, cousin, and friends. We'll Skype every week at least once and I'll text you whenever you want, okay?"
I nodded and whimpered, "I love you, momma."
She did her best to smile as she responded, "I love you too, my little kitten. I love you so much and I am so proud of you. Now go hang out with your friends and I'll talk to you later."
I nodded and ended the call before numbly going down and I saw Edward giving me a sad look, "W-Would Carlisle be willing to talk to me?"
The vampire nodded and gently pulled my cousin up from the couch before we headed to his house. We walked in and Alice hugged me tightly as she whispered in my ear, "I'm so sorry, Kat. Carlisle is up in his office, go right up."
I tried to smile and I slowly walked up the stairs as Bella questioned her boyfriend and best friend about what was going on.
I knocked on the door and heard a warm voice call me in before I saw the blonde doctor give me a loving smile, "Hello, Katherine. How can I help you?" He gestured for me to sit in the chair as he sat behind his desk and he let me collect my thoughts before I spoke.
"I just talked to my parents...and they had bad news. My mom...uh, she, well, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and it's stage four. The doctor said there isn't anything they can do and that she only has a month at most. Please, isn't there something that can be done?"
I looked up at him with hope before feeling tears fill my eyes when I saw his face fall into sadness and pain as I whispered, "No...I can't lose her."
He was instantly crouched by my side and he brushed hair out of my face as he spoke almost silently, "I'm so sorry, Katherine, but the doctor is right." I bit my lip to hold in a sob and I ran from the room before going straight into Bella's open arms.
I wrapped my arms tightly around her as silent sobs shook my body and, even though I was sure she had no idea why I was upset, she murmured soothingly to me before turning to the others, "We'll see you tomorrow, guys. We're going to have a catch-up night."
I heard them all say something to us before Edward herded my cousin and I out to the car and he drove us home. Bella sent me to go change into pajamas and I dug out my stuffed animal, Otto the otter. I was coming down the stairs when I heard Edward quietly speak to Bella, "Stay close to her. She's going to need you tonight."
I saw them kiss before my cousin shut the door behind her boyfriend and she grinned when she saw me carrying Otto, "I remember that. I gave that to you when we were little. I can't believe you still have it!" I gave a minuscule smile as we headed over to the TV and the couch, "Pick a couple movies and I'll grab us some snacks that would have Carlisle forcing us to eat celery and carrots." I chuckled slightly before doing as she said and it wasn't long until we began our movie night.
Uncle Charlie came home around midnight and he immediately hugged me from behind and kissed the top of my head, "Sarah told me. We'll get through this, alley cat."
Tears filled my eyes again and a bitter sob left my throat as I whimpered, "Why her? She's never done any harm to anybody! She doesn't deserve this."
My uncle's hold tightened as Bella wrapped her arms around me as well, "I know, kiddo, I know." Someone must have told Bella at some point because she didn't ask what was going on. Uncle Charlie eventually went up to his room for the night as I cuddled close to my cousin and we started the movies before I fell asleep clutching my otter.
