Sorry bout the chapter title, I was watchin' Shrek 2 last night. Play the song in ya head throughout the chapter and it is pretty good. Lol.

Hurt By One, Healed By Another

By Unicorn13564 (Kim)

Chapter 9: I Need A Hero!

Anna was startled as a strong arm locked around her neck, and a sharp knife prodded at it.

"Don't move, or die." Whispered the man, his words threatening and cruel.

Afraid and defenceless, Anna did as she was told.

The man laughed. His laugh was evil and full of vengeance, even though she had done nothing to upset him. Anna winced as the man ran the knife down her arm, making a long slit. Tears began to fill her eyes as she was pulled into an alleyway. As soon as the man ran his hand up her top, she knew what was going to happen next. She'd read about this sort of thing and thought that it would never happen to her because she was strong, but not anymore. Now she was more vulnerable than ever.

"Spirit Of Fire, destroy him!"

Anna knew that voice, and there was only one person who had the Spirit Of Fire… Hao.

Anna watched as the man released her and made a run for it, only to be cut off by a line of flames.

Hao ran up to her, asking her if she was ok. Without even thinking, Anna hugged him. She was glad that he had come to her rescue as she sobbed in his arms, telling him what had happened between the cries. For the first time in a while, Anna felt safe and warm.

"Ssshh." Hao hushed, "It's alright Anna, your safe now."

Hao noticed the slit in her arm, and the Spirit Of Fire flew off into the night sky, carrying Anna and Hao on its back and leaving the burned, blooded corps behind.