Heads up guys, I will not be posting another chapter until January. I know, that's a long wait, but I'll make up for it. I'm going on a trip and won't have any opportunity to write. See you guys then!

[Kazaki's Pov]

I awoke to a low, continual beeping accompanied by a flashing orange dot in the bottom left of my vision. I checked the time, which prominently stated that it was 14 minutes until 4:00 a.m. I pressed a finger against the flashing dot, and a message opened up from my menu. It was from Lexa, sent just a little while ago. I opened it up, and while it contained only 4 letters within it, it was enough to sink my heart faster than the Titanic.

-Help-

[Lexa's Pov]

I went to bed early that night after receiving Kazaki's message. Business must have not gone so well, with the small amount of Col that had been attached, as well as the fact that he had said they were staying in an inn. They must be staying there to try for tomorrow, I thought as I layed my head down on the pillow. I yawned once, and dozed off...

What was that!?

My body shot up from the bed. I swear I had heard something. A russle, or a movement of some kind. Was it the sheets? No, like normal, I was laying on top of them, not underneath. My eyes scanned the dark room, my body rigid and still with anxiety. After a while of waiting, my calm ran its length and snapped. Fear enveloped my whole being, and I could sense everything within the small space. In an act of terror, I sent a hasty message to Kazaki, wherever he was. Even if there wasn't anything in the closet or under the bed, I needed him to check for me. Like a small child, I thought to myself, but regardlessh of how childish it was, I waited for his response.

I screamed and dove to the ground in order to dodge the attack.

Wait, what attack?

A split second later, a flash of reflected light shone and a silver dagger appeared in the wall where my head had been positioned shortly before. I layed there, stunned, before rolling away as two more struck the floorboards next to my shoulders. My heart beats were loud enough to shatter what silence was left in the room.

I searched frantically in the dark for my assailant, but every time I caught sight of his silouette, he jumped into another shadow and a projectile would speed my way. I turned on my heel and bolted straight for the door. Bursting though it, I was met with the long hallway.

It's a straight shot! I'm an easy target! He won't miss this time, I mentally screamed as I raced down the corridor towards the kitchen. Sure enough, the sound of metal being unsheathed reached my ears loud enough to be heard over my heart. I sensed the projectile following my course in slow motion. I felt its proximity, and heard the impact...

But I didn't feel it...

I tripped over my own feet, and as I fell I turned around to see Kazaki standing there with his back to me, a silver dagger protruding from his upraised arm. He glared dangerously into the darkness. There was a new threat in the house, but this time, it was on my side.

He only said one thing.

"Nice to see you, Lexa. Run for your life!"

Oh No! it's the dreaded short chapter! Sorry guys. I'm leaving it on a cliff hanger for two reasons:

1) for the tease. :)

2) to give me something to come back to. A nice jump start after a long break.

Hopefully you guys won't hate me too much for this. Love you guys, and I'll see you in January! P.s. Spot the Doctor Who reference ;D