Ho, ho, ho... Merry Christmas! (I know I'm out of date)

Just a small note. Kris. Is. Going. To. Get. Hurt.

Got that? No fantasies.

Enjoy, and please R&R.

Thanks for the reviews, they brought a smile on the other end!

And dear VDV I'm happy you caught up! Enjoyed your comments!

Alert. I need an American to help me with Halloween traditions, cause I'm gonna make an one shot.

Please contact me with PM or sent me an Email address.

Any help appreciated.

Enjoy!

9

The place was on fire. She had years to relieve this. She heard the screams but didn't bother to look. She knew what was happening. She had seen it so many times. It just seemed to go away in the last few years.

The feeling changed as she broke into a run into the darkness. She felt like she was falling. She was falling off the stairs, falling off the balcony, falling for all eternity. The fear stung her gut to the core.

The disturbing sounds of shots and bloodstains everywhere filled her. She could feel it. The blood. Feel it, sense it from far away, smell it. It was all over her. It made her want to throw up. Her stomach twisted in a knot as she kept running, or falling.

One single face appeared in front of her. He laughed and raised his gun.

And she woke.

She let out a low cry of surprise as she unintentionally head-butted Kelly who surprised pulled away. Sabrina, still unaccustomed to the dark grabbed her arm and twisted it behind her back.

''Slow down! It's me! ME!'' Kelly yelled impatiently.

Sabrina immediately let her go and hugged herself tightly.

''What the-''

''Just a nightmare. Relax.''

Kelly reached for the switched and turned the lights on. They were in the room Sabrina had slept before, she now realized it. The sudden light made her head pound.

She nodded to Kelly who turned it off. Before she did, Sabrina noticed a damp cloth on her hands.

''What's goin' on?

''You got a little fever. Just cooling you of a bit. Sorry if I scared you.''

''No, I'm- I'm- I'm sorry.''

She laid her head on the pillow and sighed, wiping the sweat of her forehead. Kelly passed her a couple of pills and a glass of water.

''What are these for?''

''Well, you did suffer a concussion. Take 'em. Does your head hurt?''

''A little only. Thanks.''

She washed them down and tried to slow down her heart beat.

''Sorry, you just scared me-'' she tried to say but Kelly nodded.

''It's okay. You scared me too, I thought something was happening to you.''

''Don't tell me I was screamin'...''

''No, no. You just seemed to be in pain. Are you?''

''No. Was I singing?'' she added with a faint smile.

''Nope. Come on, let's put on a clear bandage in your head.''

Kelly's hand touched the bandage on her forehead but instinctively Sabrina's shot forward and grabbed her wrist. Then she released her grip.

''Sorry. I'll do it on my own.''

Kelly shrugged and handed her the clean bandages and some alcohol to wash the wound. Then she left, partly surprised, partly worried.

After Sabrina had finally managed to put the bandages right on she sat on her bed and sighed. Why did she suddenly act like some kind of hunted animal? Seriously now.

She got up, overcame the first wave of dizziness and opened her door. She looked around.

Kelly smiled and nodded. ''Are you okay?''

''Yeah... what time is it?''

Kelly checked her watch and frowned. Too early.

''It's six am. Go get some sleep.''

''Nah, I'm fine. What are you doin' up that early.''

''I couldn't sleep.''

Sabrina smiled and sat next to her on the couch. ''Wanna talk about it?''

''There's nothing to talk about.''

''If you say so.''

''I'm just worried. About everything. About you, about this situation... it's crazy. This guy Bosley forbids us to inform Jill and Mary about anything. I mean... they could be in danger right now. Who knows what this guy wanted. Imagine Jill when she goes to the hospital and finds you checked out. I mean, you were in coma when she last saw you. She'll think they kidnapped you or something! Sabrina... we need to find a way to talk to her. Tell her everything's alright. Bosley would kill us but-''

''Hey, who said I was a person to follow orders! I left my crutches there, so we'll go take 'em, huh? And then tell Jill I'm staying with... some... aunt or somethin'?''

''Yep. I agree! Want breakfast?''

''No. ''

''Bree?''

''Yeah?''

''Are you sure you should get out in the cold like this?''

She poked her elbow on her ribs and laughed. ''Kelly! I'm fine! Just shut up!''

Kelly laughed too and dodged another poke.

''Stop doing this! I'll hit you!''

''Oh, please, you would hit me? Hit poor, dizzy, hurt, me? Nah...''

''You're-You're-You're taking advantage of-''

''I know. Now go get some sleep. I'll make us some decent breakfast.''

Kelly gave her a tired smile and retired in the bedroom. Sabrina took a look at her and ten minutes later she was asleep. She started the preparations for the breakfast. She sighed when she saw that the drug had left a slight unsteadiness in her hands.

When Kelly woke it was already ten am. She jumped out of bed and ran outside.

''Sabrina!''

Sabrina turned her head around and smiled. Kelly stopped just in time to avoid collision. Sabrina put her hands on her shoulders to keep her from falling.

''Hey, slow down, this ain't Le Mans. What's wrong?''

''Why did you let me sleep this late? We have to-''

''Cause you were tired. And you didn't get any sleep all night watching over me like I was four years old. Now, come on, I've got a pot of coffee ready, and some scrambled eggs for you. I'll go put some normal clothes that haven't any blood on them and- Oh, damn, I haven't got my backpack...''

''Bosley left some clothes for you to use, but...''

''But?''

''They're gonna be really huge on ya.''

''Oh, boy.''

Sabrina let out a sigh and disappeared into the bedroom. When Kelly finished her eggs Sabrina had changed into an over sized yellow hoody and jeans, that surprisingly, fit her just right. She laughed and tried to correct her clothes a little as Kelly started to wash the dishes.

''Come on, get ready, we're going.'' she said wiping her hands on the back of her jeans, nodding at Sabrina.

She smiled and opened the door, limping awkwardly outside. Kelly put an arm on her waist to help her but she pulled away.

''I'm fine. Really.''

Kelly shrugged and as soon as they were outside tried menacingly to find a cab. One approached but Sabrina looked at her panicked.

''I hope you know I don't own a dollar, huh?''

''Don't worry, it's on me.''

''I'll pay you off first thing, promise.''

''Bree... you don't need to...''

''I will, anyway.''

Kelly let out some sounds of dissatisfaction, but knew there was no way of changing her mind. She could be stubborn as a mule when she wanted to.

The cab stopped and Kelly placed herself next to Sabrina, careful not to hurt her already injured knee by accidentally kicking it, which she did when trying to give directions to the driver. Sabrina winced but didn't make a sound. Kelly bit her lips and looked away, uncomfortable.

''Sorry.''

''Uh huh.''

The driver turned the radio on some old Christmas hits and smiled through the mirror.

''So, what are two pretty girls doin' out in the cold just a few days before Christmas?''

Sabrina lifted an eyebrow and opened her eyes surprised. ''It's only a few days?''

Kelly nodded. ''Yep. But you've been so... occupied to notice.''

''Gawd...''

The driver grinned. ''So? You girls on shopping trip?''

Kelly laughed. ''In a manner of speaking.''

Sabrina leaned on the window, obviously tired already. Kelly thought of saying something but abandoned the idea nevertheless.

Kris stared in the distance. Jill walked beside her. She slowed her pace for her younger sister to follow easier.

''How are you managing kid?''

Kris turned her head sharply, completely lost in thought. ''Huh?''

''I mean... after dad died... you're kinda... distracted.''

''I guess.''

''Hey, it's been a long time, cou-''

''Jill, six months is a long time for ya?''

''Kris... I know you-''

''Just stop it Jill. Leave me alone and stop playing big sister. I'm not a baby anymore!''

She took some steps forward and broke into a run. Jill's hand rose to stop her but they fell on their sides. Her head dropped. She never saw the M-16.

Sabrina shivered as a cold wind flew through her hair. Kelly got out of the car slamming the door on Sabrina's knee, who was leaning against the car, and tried to warm herself by blowing on her palms. Heck this was a darn cold day.

''What crazy weather.''

''You bet...it...is.'' agreed Sabrina wincing in pain and limped to the garden cursing her knee, her cheeks blushing. She reached and knocked the door sharply with her knuckles. Mary opened and scanned them from head to toe.

''Sabrina!'' she yelled and hugged her tightly. Sabrina almost tumbled to the floor, stunned by the sudden force.

''Hi...'' she managed to mumble as the woman left her and patted her head protectively.

''You're okay!''

''Yeah... I think.''

''Oh, God, you're so pale! Have you eaten anything? Get in here for lunch!''

She shoved her in the kitchen but Sabrina refused.

''I'm sorry Mrs Munroe but... I have to find Jill. I'll talk to you later, promise. Eeehm, have you seen my crutches?''

''Yeah kid. Jill's got 'em in her room upstairs.''

''Upstairs...?'' Sabrina, desperation visible in her eyes. She had to climb the entire staircase? Damn it! Kelly smiled.

''I'll go get them. You stay here. I forgot you shouldn't be walking too much. Sorry.''

''Thanks Kell...''she said and stared at the floor embarrassed.

Kelly grinned. She knew Sabrina hated pampering and she would get her for this later. Now she just grinned again and raced upstairs.

Sabrina smiled uneasily to Mary who smiled back.

''I'm happy you're okay. You really got to find Jill. She was a mess about all of this. Are you staying here?'' the woman asked.

''Nope... I had some... friend of mine in the area, I just found... she came to see me in the hospital. I'll stay with her for a while.''

''Are you sure? I don't mind. You can stay.''

''No, no, it's okay. Here's Kelly.''

Kelly's threw the crutches and Sabrina caught them before they hit Mary square in the face.

''Play nice kids!'' she laughed and left for the kitchen.

Kelly tried to say something but Sabrina pulled her away smirking.

''You're a public danger you know that?''

''Always. Now let's find Jill.''

Jill's mom pointed on the left. ''This way!'' she hollered and disappeared again.

Sabrina laughed and pushed Kelly with her crutch to the door.

''Come on.''

Jill burst in and collided with Sabrina, achieving the award as the first person who had at last made her meet the floor today. Sabrina cursed and held her knee.

Jill got up and stared ''How-how...''

Kelly patted her shoulder. ''She's out of it. I told ya she would.''

''Sabrina!'' She screamed and fell on her with a bear hug again as she attempted to get up, leading them again on the floor.

''Jill, could you STOP that?'' She howled and finally managed to keep her balance.

''Sorry! You're alive!''

''I've been like this all morning.''

Jill backed and gazed at her questioningly.

''I mean alive.'' Sabrina added frowning. ''Where's Kris?''

''She'll probably come in a couple o' minutes. Look there she is.''

She pointed out of the window.

Sabrina's smile to the younger girl froze as she, at last, saw the assault rifle on the rooftop held by a masked person. Her shaky finger traced it so Kelly and Jill could spot it too.

Before anyone could do anything Jill was out of house, rushing to Kris' side.

''KRIS NO!'' she yelled.

The rifle fired.

There we go, action starts to show up fellow readers! Just bear until the next chapter!

Blue BUTTON PLEASE!