Hello Everyone,

I know. I keep going MIA, and I do apologize for it. Within Temptation released a new song and it helped inspire me. For everyone who still read this story, I hope this chapter is worth it. Thanks for being patient with me.

~I can't live in a fairytale of lies.

And I can't hide from the feeling cause it's right.

And I go faster and faster and faster and faster for love.

And I can't live in a fairytale of lies.

I can feel that you've mesmerized my heart.

I feel so free.

I'm alive, I'm breaking out.

I won't give in, cause I'm proud of all my scars.

And I can see I've been wasting too much time.~

~Faster By: Within Temptation

~Chapter 11~

Muraki smirked as he watched the life go out of Hisoka's eyes. The boy had finally given in to him. And not a moment too soon…

Tsuzuki cautiously made his way into the building. He knew he was walking into a trap, but that didn't matter. All that mattered was getting Hisoka back; he had already let the boy down and was not going to do it again.

As he entered the warehouse all he could see were crates. They were stacked to the ceiling, and made it difficult to see further into the building. He slowly climbed up to the top of the stack in front of him to try and get a better view. Once he reached the top he took note of the area. It seemed there was only the one door that he came through and a truck door on the other end. But no Hisoka.

"Mr. Tsuzuki, so good of you to join me."

Tsuzuki looked around but didn't see anyone.

"MURAKI! Where are you!" he yelled.

All he heard was laughter.

Tsuzuki looked around frantic trying to find where the laughter was coming from. He finally noticed a man in a white coat facing away from him. He crouched down low and jumped off the crates. He hit the man in the coat and all he saw was blood. The laughing continued…

Tsuzuki sat back in horror. He turned the body over and saw red. Blood was everywhere, marring the once flawless face of his partner. It ran down his body, and Tsuzuki couldn't find a place that wasn't covered in blood or still bleeding. Even worse was that there seemed to be a wired that wrapped around most of Hisoka's naked body. Every time the boy breathed, the wire cut into his skin and reopened the wounds. But what scared Tsuzuki down to his core were Hisoka's eyes. They were blank no more than blank- they were dead.

"Beautiful isn't he?" he heard from behind him. He spun around and came face to face with the man that caused all of this. He lunged forward and grabbed Muraki by his collar and lifted him up.

"What did you do to him?" Tsuzuki demanded as he shook the deranged doctor.

Muraki smirked. "I simply told him the truth."

Tsuzuki froze.

"Yes. He knows everything. He knows who I am and he knows of your betrayal. After that it wasn't very hard to push him over the edge." Muraki said.

"You couldn't have done that. He never would have believed you. Tatsumi locked those memories away. He wouldn't have believed you!" Tsuzuki yelled in denial.

"There's always a key to every lock." Muraki said simply.

Tsuzuki released Muraki and fell to his knees. This wasn't happening. He wanted to tell Hisoka, but was afraid for this very reason. Hisoka had shut down, not being able to deal with the betrayal. He never wanted to have Hisoka find out like this, he never could have imagined this even happening.

"I wonder why you didn't tell him yourself. Could you not handle the rejection you know the boy would show you? Think of it this way, if both of you make it out of here alive, then at least he knows right? No more lies." Muraki said, as if this was a good thing.

"You had no right!" Tsuzuki cried, back on his feet, standing in front of Hisoka's limp form protectively. "And I will be taking him back with me now. So get out of my way."

"I'm afraid I can't let you or the boy go. And if you insist I'm going to have to stop you." Muraki said as a white dragon appeared behind him.

-Hisoka's point of view-

What's happening?

Last thing I remember was… well… it wasn't that pleasant. I still can't believe all of this. To be honest I can't deal with this right now. I know a fight is going on around me. I can feel the wind and the flames on my skin. It hurts, but not as bad as the pain inside me.

I know I should care more. I know I should wake up and do… something… I have never been one to lie down and die. Oh that was funny, since I did die. At least my winning humor hasn't left me.

I just don't think I can do this anymore. Why should I even bother? There never has been any point, maybe I really should cut my losses on this one.

"Hisoka, don't worry I got you… I'll keep you safe…"

Was that Tsuzuki? No. It can't be. He doesn't want you; he probably doesn't even like you. He just let you tag along out of some kind of guilt or sick humor.

"Please wake up Hisoka. I need your help. I don't think I can beat him on my own…"

Serves him right. He left me to die at this man's hands, seems pretty good that he get the same. No… wait… I don't believe that. I don't want Tsuzuki to die I just want to die. And if I wake up I can't stay here. I'm safe here. I don't have anyone here to give me false promises or let me down.

"Please Hisoka…"

No. I can't do it again. I can't.

"Hisoka…"

What does he want from he? Haven't I suffered enough? But can I really just abandon him? He abandoned me, but… I think I lo… NO. I can't possibly. No. This is crazy. But my hand feels warm. I can feel him holding my hand, hear him begging me wake up and help, to fight.

I suppose I owe to him to hear him out, to give him one chance to explain himself. He can't do that if we are both dead, and I really would rather not give Muraki the satisfaction of winning. No, that's not ok.

"Please…"

I think I'm going to regret this…

-End Chapter 11-

Sorry for the cliffy, but I actually have direction again. If anyone out there wants this to continue please review so I know. PLEASE.

And thanks for reading!