Author's Note: Hey guys. I think its been close to year since I uploaded a new chapter to this story. Once again, I am so sorry! I don't want to make excuses for myself. -But my depression has gotten worse in light of real life events and my real life failures in college. Its been so hard for me to update my other stories, much less this one. I'll try not to do another hiatus like this. I'm so sorry.

Cael: Gah…..

I woke up in a haze. My mind felt foggy and my body felt heavy. It felt like I had jumped into a completely different body and was living it out. I shook my head and reluctantly tried to get out of bed. It was difficult as I felt like my body was working against me but I eventually prevailed.
My legs were wobbly and shaky but I managed to will myself to the door.

Cael: (Damn…. Am I sick…?)

That thought came into my head. It was worrying to say the least if I was sick…. Then I'd have to miss ohsaka and yubie's duel.

Cael: *Sigh*

I went to the bathroom across the hall and looked in the mirror. My face was pale, My nose was runny and my cheeks were flushed red.

Cael: Yep. I'm definitely sick.

I said with a hoarse voice. I wasn't the least bit surprised. It was Raining cold outside yesterday and I went outside with barely any protection. Of course, I got sick….

Cael: (Real smart move there, genius…)

I rolled my eyes and went downstairs.

I went into the kitchen to get some breakfast and saw my mother was standing over the couch in the living room. She turned around and frowned at me.

Mom: Cael honey, You look dreadful!

My mother said, She put her hand on forehead and remarked:

Mom: Golly. You're burning up!

Cael: Yes… I think I'm sick.

Mom: Both you and bonnie? What are the odds?

She said to herself.

Cael: Bonnie's sick too?

Mom: My goodness yes. I hope there isn't a virus going around.

Cael: … That's exactly what it looks like mom.

I snarked.

Mom: Oh dear. I suppose you're right.

Cael: (... Real IQ haver, my mom is not.)

I rolled my eyes.

Mom: Well, I suppose I should go to the store to get you two some anti-virals.

Mom: -Could you watch bonnie for me, darling?

Cael: Yeah, of course mom.

Mom: Thanks dear.

My mother went to our closet where she picked out a yellow jacket from the closet. She thrust it over her body and put her arms into the sleeve holes. My mom looked pretty with that jacket on, she certainly could sport any outfit and make it look good.

Mom: I'll be back in a flash.

My mother rushed to the floor and pushed it open.

Cael: (Knowing mom 'a flash' means about 4 hours.)

Cael: *Sigh*

I walked over to the family room. Bonnie was laying down on the couch with a bag of ice on her head and a blanket wrapped around her small body. She looked utterly miserable.

Cael: Hey there, bonnie. Not feeling so good?

I said as I sat down next to her.

Bonnie: Yeah…. I feel like poopoo.

Cael: Yeah me too.

Bonnie: Oh gee…. Did I get you sick, big bro?

Cael: Oh no, Bonnie! You didn't! In fact, I think it was the other way around.

Cael: (Wow; Biscuit is so wholesome. Even when she's sick she's worrying whether or not it's her fault.)

Cael: Well, the good news is that mom is getting us some cold medicine. So, there's that.

I comforted her. Bonnie groaned and moaned as I rubbed her back.

Cael: How about I make us some breakfast, huh? You like eggs, right?

Bonnie: Right….

Cael: So I'll whip you up something good as mom would say.

Cael: Heh, I guess you could say that I'm making biscuit and eggs,hmm?

Bonnie: Please big bro no bad puns at a time like this *Cough* *Cough*

Cael: Heh, sorry.

I apologized, chuckled and made my way to the kitchen where I put a frying pan on our half electric, half solar stove. I made bonnie's breakfast relatively fast, only taking around 5 minutes.

Cael: Here you go!

I walked into the living room with her breakfast plate and handed it to her own. She immediately began to consume the food as if she were a vacuum cleaner. It was nearly gone in a minute as I watched on in astonishment.

Bonnie: It's really good, big bro!

Cael: Isn't it egg-cellent biscuit?

I joked.

Bonnie: Please stop….

Cael: Heh…..

I sat down next to her and contemplated our situation. Both of us are sick and ghastly on this day, one of the worst days to be sick.

Cael: (I can't watch yubie or ohsaka's match at the stadium. sucks….)

I thought to myself.

*Brinnngg*
My leo-pad that I had placed on the mini-table next to the couch began to ring. Its annoying tune caused me to immediately get up and grab it. I looked at the screen and realized it was taka calling me. I pressed answer and….

Taka: Hello Cael?

Cael: Hey Taka.

Taka: Cael, where the hell are you? We've been waiting for you at the gate.

Cael: *Sniffle* Sorry guys, I meant to give you all a heads up but me and bonnie are sick.

Taka: Bollocks, Really? That's terrible.

Taka said.

Cael: Is everything else there ok? I hope I didn't get any of you sick yesterday unknowingly.

I asked.

Taka: Yeah we're all fine.

Taka: Ali's knitting, Rhaja's eating and our two future champions are in the main hall awaiting their matches.

Taka explained.

Cael: Sucks that I can't be there. Guess I'll have to watch it on tv-

Bonnie: Oooo! Can we watch it together, onii-chan?

Cael: Sure bonnie!

Taka: Is that bonnie?

Bonnie: *Cough* Hi Mr. Takashi!

Taka: Oh, you know my name?

Bonnie: Of course! Cael talks about you all the time, he says you're really annoying!

Taka: Does he?

Cael: Ahaha! A-Anyway, I think we both can watch the match via television with you still on the line of course.

I proposed while awkwardly changing the subject.

Taka: Yeah, I suppose I could keep you guys company in the meantime.

Taka: I'm sure you'll have a fun time with my enlightening commentary….

Cael: (Yay…..)

The TV cut to black as the second started to begin. A voice began to speak as we waited in anticipation.

Voice: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls are you ready for the second day of the semifinals!

The television revealed a packed stadium with a seriously excited crowd, cheering to its loudest. They were truly excited for this day, whatever it might bring. I wish could match their excitement but the illness within my body restricted me.

Voice: Let's waste no time! The first match for today will be Yubie Kattobin vs Pocah Tequila!