Chapter 1

Jayson! Wake up! Shouted Mrs. Fig. [Jayson's mom] Breakfast is ready!

Jayson forced himself out of bed and down to the kitchen. I'm coming! He shouted. He walked in to the kitchen, where his nine year old little sister Mary greeted him.

Happy birth day. She said. How does it feel being thirteen, you old timer.

Good, I guess. He replied. When Jayson made it to the table his mom, dad, and Mary sang happy birth day to him, as his mother plated up giant syrupy pancakes. After breakfast he went up stairs and got ready for school. He brushed his short brown hair out of his face and put a pair of jeans and a blue t-shirt with a pair of old sneakers that used to be his dad's on. He then said good bye to his family and met one of his best friends “Rachel” outside of his house.

Happy birth day! She said as Jayson shut the front door to his house. Happy thirteen birth day to you too. He said. Are you ready to pick up Thomas and wish him a happy birth day as well? Thomas was their other best friend. Sure. Answered Rachel.

I still can't believe we all were born on the same day.

At that they went to Thomas's house. They all lived in the same neighborhood together and their houses weren't that far from each other.

Thomas was just leaving his home when they arrived. Happy birth day! Shouted Rachel& Jayson at the same time. You too! He replied. Are you ready for school? Sure. Answered Rachel. The three friends then walked to school. They passed by their neighbor Mr Gary's house.

In front of his yard was a sign that read yard sale.

Hey kids happy birth day! He shouted. I have something for you. They went up to the elderly man's yard. They had known Gary their whole lives,

He had moved in to the neighborhood the day they were born. He reached under a table [ which was filled with old records] and pulled out three boxes.

He gave Thomas a purple box, Rachel a green one, and Jayson a blue one.

Thomas opened his first. Inside his box was a chemistry set, Rachel had gotten a music box, and Jayson received a book called the hero. You are welcome.

He said. Now for a before school snack. At that Gary went inside. The three friends admired their gifts while Gary poured lemonade into four glasses and plated up some peanut butter cookies. They each had a cup with their names labeled to them. They ate their snacks quickly and left for school. Jayson began to feel light headed as they walked up to west eagle[their school].

He didn't mention it to any one because he was hoping that it would pass soon.

Thomas and Rachel went to biology together while Jayson went to his math class.

When Jayson got their not much of his head ache went away. By the end of his class his vision began to get blurry. He went down the hall where a long mirror was before the rest of the school came.

His class had gotten out early. When he looked in the mirror he saw that the color was draining from his face.

Am I sick? He thought. Should I go to the nurse? He stood there a second and notice that he was getting cold but it was warm inside the school.

The bell then rang and the rest of the school came out. He went to the rest of his classes without another big change. It wasn't until lunch that he saw Rachel and Thomas again. Hey. Said Rachel as the three friends sat down to lunch.

Are you okay Jayson?

Yeah. He replied. It was then he started to notice his hearing beginning to fade.

Are you sure? Asked Thomas. You look a little pale. Jayson just nodded. Maybe you should see the nurse. Suggested Rachel. I'm fine. Said Jayson. You don't need to worry. I'm just a little light headed that's all.

At that they finished eating. For the rest of school no more changes came. It wasn't until his last class that the next major change came.

Thomas and Jayson had history together and Rachel was across from them in English.

During class Jayson had all but gone blind. He was getting to feel like he could faint at any moment.

When class had finally ended he and Thomas stood outside of the class room and waited for Rachel's class to end. When she had finally came out Jayson began to collapse. She got over to him just as he fell and helped Thomas catch him. They ran through the school and the neighborhood carrying Jayson with out being noticed.

They got to his home within thirty-five minuets. No one was there. His parents were at work and his sister was at a sleep-over with one of her friends.

They took him upstairs to his room. Thomas began to research what Jayson might have on the computer in Jayson's room, while Rachel called 911 and his parents. His parents and the ambulance should be here in twenty minuets. Said Rachel. Have you found anything? No. He replied. I have not.

Could you help me get Jayson down stairs to the living room? She asked. I think it would be easier for the paramedics if he was down stairs. Thomas nodded and helped Rachel get Jayson down stairs to the living room.

They put him on the couch and waited in silence for help. His parents arrived two minuets before the ambulance. How is he? Asked Mr. Fig. We don't know. Replied Rachel. But we checked his temperature and it's on hundred and twenty. We have no idea as to what he has. His mother and father waited by his side. When the ambulance arrived, Mr Fig rode in it to the hospital with Jayson and Mrs. Fig drove Thomas and Rachel there in her s.u.v.. As soon as they got there Jayson was rushed into the E.R.. Once he was there Thomas and Rachel called their parents and told them about Jayson.

They said that they would be there in the hour. Mr And Mrs. Thompson were Rachel's parents and the Williams were Thomas's parents.

When they arrived the doctors still were with Jayson. The other moms went to comfort Jayson's mom.

The dads sat by themselves and suffered in silence.

Thomas and Rachel were scared to death of what might happen to their friend.

The doctors came out after an hour and gave the news on Jayson. I am afraid I have bad news. Said Dr. Song.

He had a concerned look his face. He is getting worse by the hour and if the illness keeps at this rate we'll have to start using machine by the end of the week. Everyone's eyes widened as the doctor explained what was going on. You may go and visit him in groups but each group only get's ten minuets at a time. Jayson's parents went first and then Rachel and Thomas.

After his parents came out they called the rest of his friends and informed the school of his sickness.

Dr. Song was right Jayson was getting worse. Rachel and Thomas stood in shock as they looked upon their friend. Jayson was almost completely pale and looked lifeless. Rachel went over to the sick boy and touched his hand but pulled back quickly because of how cold it was. Do think he will be alright? Asked Rachel. I don't know. Replied Thomas. I hope so. I wonder if he can hear us. Said Rachel. I highly doubt it. He replied. But maybe. Thomas and Rachel looked like they had already lost him. They didn't talk much during this visit and soon their time was up. After their visit the doctor had to call in foreign help because they could not figure out what Jayson's illness was. After awhile the Thompson and the Williams had to leave so that his parents could stay with him for the rest of the night without having to worry about anyone else.