Hey! It's here! The sequel! I'm going to reply to Haltalia Chapter Nineteen reviews right...Now!

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-LaylaaSkiesOfBlue
Thank you for just those words. I feel so much better already. Thanks for liking the first story! I think you'll like this one too! :D THANK YOU!

-But I Have Promises To Keep
Oh my gosh, this made me smile! Well, I'm 1997, but I have a 1991 Brother who is all about being from the 90's, so I know about all of the 90's stuff. And I know, right! I mean, I don't believe in 2012. If it does happen, I bet it'll just be, like, Taxes Increase and Gas Prices Increase as well. :) Thank you so much for the comfort! You're awesome. And thanks for the review reply too!

-mozzi-girl (Beast!)
Haha, that makes me feel special...In a way! Haha, and this is coming from a girl who can watch Titanic and laugh at others crying. I'm sorry, but that's just how Shelbeast rolls...And never cries. *sigh* My mom makes fun of me for it and purposely brings me to sad movies and watches my move every time someone dies or something happens. Gotta love her. Thanks for the comforting words. They really helped out! I feel so much better just knowing you guys are caring enough to send me reviews with words that give me fuzzies. :) Thank you!

So, I read over yesterday's post and thought, 'Someone needs a naaaaap!' Haha, I was over-reacting about it just a bit. I mean, yeah, I am kind of scared, but it has to happen sometime. And if it does...You know...It'll happen. And like what But I Have Promises To Keep said; I have survived a bunch of crap in my life, including 2000, 1999, Swine Flu, and I am determined to survive 2012. :)

Plus, if I have to say something about the drill yesterday...It was the awesomest role-play ever. :D

So, to move on to other random, happy stuff...Anyone here heard of a group called Starkid? Well, they are a musical theater company. Correction; awesome musical theater company. Well, just a week ago, they came out with their newest musical Holy Musical Bman and I bought the soundtrack and I've fallen in love with it. :) Just had to say that.

The beginning is a little...Eh...But I think it's a good start. I apologize for any grammatical errors in advance. :)

I'll try to work on Le Caza soon. Thank you to everyone who sent kind words, reviews, or are just reading. Let's face it; YOU'RE ALL AWESOME! :D

"Kai!" I called. My uncle stood in front of me, smiling. His arms were open, expecting a generous hug...Something I was determined to give. When I ran up to him, something happened. His face scrunched up and he was in serious pain. He gasped loudly and fell to his knees. Before my eyes, his arm twitched viciously as a thin sheet of medal blanketed it. As soon as the process was finished, he raised his arm and a bolt of electricity shot though. He cried out in pain and I reached out to save him...When I heard a voice in the distance calling my name.

"Natalia!"

It was Hal. Was he in danger too? I looked around, turning away from Kai. "Hal! Hal where are you?" I yelled out and got a reply.

"Nat, honey, wake up!"

What? Wake...Up...?

Suddenly, the world around me began to shake. My heart collapsed as cracks appeared, tearing through the solid, white ground. I tried to find somewhere safe, but this whole room was just white...With no protection against anything like this. I began to run...Run so fast that I almost tripped over my own two feet.

"Hal!" I screamed, "Hal!"

Then...Everything was dark...

"Natalia, wake up!" Hal said in a frightened whisper. For a second, I thought I was back in the forest, the night Kai died. No...I was on my couch, Hal standing over me, looking more worried than anything.

"Hal?"

"Thank goodness," he sighed, "Nat, are you alright?"

"What happened?" I asked, feeling like I had gotten hit by a truck.

"Your fever, remember?" he asked, running his hand along my cheek. "You were also having a nightmare."

"Nightmare?" I asked, tilting my head slightly. It wouldn't go that far, assuming I was sick.

"Yeah, you were calling out my name, as well as Kai's," Hal said, and knelt next to me. "Is there anything you want to talk about?"

"I miss him," I replied solemnly. "I really miss him."

"I understand, Nat. I really do. But please, try to get some sleep. You're burning up. I already called a doctor and..."

"Hal..."

He gave me a quizzical look. "Yes?"

"What's going on?"

At this point, he kinda flipped out. "Oh no...Do you remember anything?"

"I...I only remember the night I was released from the hospital."

Hal sighed and gently brushed my hair back from my now sweaty face. "Well, you slept in the night after you came back. You asked if I could drop the kids off at Amy's house and I did. When I came back, you were thrashing about, screaming something about Kai. When I tried to wake you up, you were really warm. For the past few days, you've been slipping in and out of sleep and having constant nightmares."

"I've been out for a few days?" I asked, still unsure about this whole thing. I mean, I remember being sick...That's really it.

"Yeah, and I've been here since. I hope you don't mind..."

"I don't...Not at all." He smiled gently and placed a kiss on my forehead. "Hal...Are we...Together?"

He froze up a bit and then sighed heavily. "You know what, it's really your choice. But in my mind...Yes."

I nodded and my eyes felt heavy again. Maybe I wouldn't remember anything from this conversation either. Hal gave me a comforting smile and stood up. "Like I said, get some sleep. I'll be here the whole time if you need something, alright?"

I didn't reply...Only drift off into my definition of dream-land.

Mal Fallon and Natara Fallon stood over a cradle, smiling down at a little toddler, asleep in the morning light; this had to be me. Natara leaned into Mal who wrapped an arm around her shoulder.

"Happy Birthday, Natalia," Natara whispered.

"Can you believe it? Our little girl is three!" Mal exclaimed quietly. He gave Natara a caring kiss on the cheek and she sighed dreamily.

"Soon enough, she'll be sixteen and her daddy will be after every boyfriend she receives," Natara added, just as quietly.

At that moment, Mal's phone buzzed audibly. He quickly reached for it and looked at the Caller ID. A serious look overwhelmed his face and he opened the cellular phone.

"Captain, what's up?" he asked and the captain replied, rushing with her talking. "Can't you send Detective Blaise...Captain, this is extremely bad timing. Who will watch over Natalia?...I suppose I could as Mrs. Bartaugh, but...I know this is a serious matter, Captain, but it's Natalia's birthday and...Fine...We'll be over as soon as we can." He pocketed his phone and cursed under his breath.

"Mal...What's wrong?" Natara asked, looking alarmed.

"They found another body by that same killer. Captain Yeong won't let us stay home. We'll have to call Joe's wife and have her take Natalia until we finish this case."

"Mal, the last goose-chase we went on almost took up an entire day," Natara growled. "Leaving Natalia alone with Mrs. Bartaugh, though a kind person I believe she is, will only frighten our daughter."

"We have no choice, Nat."

Natara looked like she wanted to scream...To yell at Mal and blame him for everything. Instead, she just sighed and walked out of the room.

"I'll go get ready..."

Blackness...