Staked Too Many Times
Mary-Lynnette helped Ash sit up so Rowan could get a grip on the pencil. Ash made a small squeak le sound of pain that made Mary-Lynnette want to cry. Mark and Jade took hold of Ash's shoulders and Kestrel tore at Ash's t-shirt, which was beginning to turn scarlet red.
After Ash's shirt was no longer an obstacle, Kestrel got a rag as Rowan took hold of the pencil. Ash buried his face in Mary-Lynnette's neck and took a deep breath.
Rowan pulled at the pencil with some difficulty. It resisted. Ash took a sharp breath and winced as it slid out an inch or so then stopped. Rowan gave another yank and Ash stifled a cry.
"Kestrel, get ready, I'm gonna pull real hard this time." Rowan said. She grasped the pencil tighter and gave one last strong yank. The pencil came out and Mary-Lynnette heard Ash let out a muffled cry. It was faint so she guessed he was trying to keep it in.
Kestrel pressed the rag to Ash's wound to stop the blood. He was shaking violently from the pain.
"He needs blood." Kestrel said quickly.
"I know." Rowan said. "I'll run to the house and get one of those goats." she ran to the door.
"Wait!" Mary-Lynnette said. "He can drink from me." she said.
"No, Mary-Lynnette." Ash said but it sounded more like. "No, malett" to the others.
"Ash, you have to." Mary-Lynnette said. "Please, do it for me." she said. "Do it for the baby." she added in quietly.
The baby... Ash thought. "What about the abortion?" he asked.
"I've decided against that." Mary-Lynnette replied. "Please, Ash, drink."
With shaky lips, Ash kissed Mary-Lynnette's neck and bit her lightly, trying to be as careful as possible. He began to drink her blood slowly, being sure to not take too much.
Thank you. He said to her with his mind.
You're welcome, Ash. She replied. I love you.
I love you more.Ash said. He pulled away from her and swayed a little. He hadn't taken enough to give him any strength but he'd taken enough to keep him alive. Mary-Lynnette hadn't lost any energy. She hugged him carefully and helped him stand. He swayed again and fell against Kestrel, who caught him and helped him stand again.
"Thanks." he mumbled.
"No problem." Kestrel said.
And with that all his sisters, Mary-Lynnette and Mark helped him to the Burdock house. Mary-Lynnette and Rowan helped him to his room and put him to bed. Ash fell asleep quickly; he was tired even before he was nearly killed.
The End.