Ch 8

an: sorry, sorry, sorry. Don't know what the hell is going on! If you've already reviewed, please send me a pm with your thoughts. If it's still not working, please go look at it on fictionpad, where I know it's correct and I'll try again in the morning. Sorry!

Damon had been held by Dr. Whitemore for three years now. Although provided with blood, the blood was that of an animal. The blood held very little nutrition, especially as the vampires were only fed once a month. Being fed so little and being tortured on top of it kept Damon from ever truly healing, let alone trying to escape.

By his fourth year of being held by the Augustine Damon was about ready to give up. Enzo; however, was nowhere near ready. They had finally come up with a plan to escape, but it would take at least another year. It was decided since Damon had immunity to Vervain, he would be the first to escape, and then free Enzo. Damon was to take Enzo's ration of blood. On Christmas, when the Augustine gathered for a show, Damon would break free. Enzo had heard Damon's entire story and continued to raise his spirts by constantly reminding Damon of his Bella.

On Christmas Day, just as planned, Damon broke out of his Vervain prison. Apologizing to Bella, he set out to kill all those present. Although he did not ingest any blood, his hunger made him crave itand he had to fight against the pull. One of the Humans present attempted to kill Damon by setting the building on fire. Damon raced to set Enzo free. Upon reaching he cage he found Enzo staked.

"He will take time to recover and your paths are not walked together. But, he is your friend and important in my time." Bella's voice ran in his head.

With a renewed since of vigor, he pulled back the bars to the cage. Pulling his friend into his arms, Damon fled from the building, escaping just before it collapsed. He found an empty warehouse a short ways away. Laying Enzo on the floor, Damon undaggered him. He found a nearby human to compel and brought them back to the warehouse. Bella's voice still ringing in his ear, Damon fled form his friend, asking for forgiveness as he ran away.

An: It's short I know, but I literally just got through writing it and now I'm off to bed. Work in the morning :(