Here are the Thank yous!

Crazy Little Feline- Hey, thanks for the insight. It isn't a Sunday yet, but when it is I'll be sure to leave the cilice out! As for the chastising thing, I know that's what they wear it for, but I want Silas to use it for repenting as well. Hope you still like my story even with the minor changes.

dreammist4ever- THANKS! I think I'm good for now, but when I get stuck I'll be sure to ask!

Imortalis- LOVE your name! As for my pangram…I'm ashamed to say it is missing the letters 'B' and 'V'…sniff…I'm a failure! Keep reading and reviewing!

QueenCaroline-um…I haven't decided if I'm bring any characters from the book into the story other than Silas and Aringarosa. I take it chapter by chapter. I have NO idea what's going to happen next because I just sit at my computer and write what comes to mind for the next chapter. THANK YOU FOR REVIWEING!

brittagirl- hahaha! Here is your update!

DarkSarcasm-I don't have a set opinion about Bryan. I don't like him, but I don't exactly hate him. Maybe I will as I keep going? Who knows…oh wait, I;m supposed too….oops…review!

Jewlin-chan- Here is the update…now all you have to do is read and review!

Vampiryyn-OMG I LOVE YOU! You have NO idea how wonderful you are to help me out! I wish I could express my gratitude in more words. but I don't know any more words…sorry…Lol. THANK YOU!

HoveringthroughoutTime-WOW! Your words mean A LOT to me! THANK YOU!

Anna- She is unique. Unlike her family she rebelled against being pushed into religion like I did. Mona in a way is like me. So I'm glad you like this story!

Late March- Well, now you don't have to wait any longer! Here it is, the next chapter! Hope you like!

LaRosaAdolszul-I remember your review. Thank you! Its not mean to tell me to hurry up. I need the push!

MayB-OMG! You review means SOOOO much to me! I fell in LOVE with New Orleans so for you to like this story…words don't express how happy I am! THANKS!

Xmnemosynex-I like cliffys! DEAL WITH IT! Lol. Thank you! You know you rock my socks off! Lol.

Skya-Rage-I am so glad you like it! Its good to know that it's the only one your really interested in! I've NEVER had a story this successful! I'm so proud!

chef13-Your review made me laugh SOOOO Efing hard! I am REALLLYYYY gald you like it! Thanks!

i run with scissors-Good luck on your finals! Thanks for reviewing!

pinkknt-hahaha ! I agree ! Silas IS the sexiest man alive!

AlinaJaqui-THANKS ! PLEASE review !

fabala4077-THANKS ! I like the word 'Trippy'. I think I'll use it from now on…trippy…trippy…trippy…

Jakcie-I'm happy to have a faithful reader ! THANKS!

stRawb3RRi3zform3-LOVELY! How are you? Its okay, I didn't like the pangram. I was just bored.

RedNymph-THANK YOU! I'm always worried about writing Silas incorrectly.

Elizabeth-He IS irresistible, even if he doesn't know it. Silassexy beast!

Lauraki-You don't have to wait any longer! Here it is!

Emilia-I'm glad you like it! I got it off line cause I can't create a pangram to save my life!

Dols- No, it wasn't the pangram, but that's okay. I just included a random pangram 'cause I was bored

Apostle's Creed

Mona shot up in her bed, covered in a coldsweat and breathing hard with fright. That... oh God, that was just a dream. Just a nightmare.

She exhaled heavily. She'd been having the same nightmare since it happened... since Bryan had gone crazy and almost killed her. She still had the scars.

Mona shivered as she sat up. Where was she? Oh, right. The train. With Silas. Silas... had she really yelled out his name, or had that just been part of the dream? Either way, it didn't seem to have woken him, as he still lay sleeping in his chair across the compartment. She swallowed and shivered again. Sleep seemed impossible now. She would only be plagued with visions of Bryan.

'When will I feel peace again?'

Her parents had been dead for a little over twenty-four hours, yet she hadn't cried over their deaths…not really anyway. When Silas had confessed to her what he had done she had cried out of fear and pain. Why couldn't she properly cry over the death of her family? They had been religious nuts, but they had had their good moments as well. Feeling an overwhelming sense of guilt, Mona felt her eyes start to water.

'Paul…you did your best to play the over protective brother. I'm sorry I was so selfish! I'm sorry…I'm sorry…I'm so sorry…'

Mona couldn't stop the tears that ran down her face, nor did she want to. This is what she wanted, to let it all out. Let the pain out. Let the guilt out.

Numb.

Her body racked with silent sobs as her emotions intensified. Loneliness. Fear. Pain. Guilt. Sadness.

'Let it all end.'

They were gone and would never come back.

'They're gone, and I don't feel hollow…'

This thought only added to her guilt, and Mona soon found herself rushing to the tiny bathroom located adjacent to the closet, attempting to spill the non-existent contents of her stomach into the toilet. Mona wanted to die with every dry heave that racked her body, and she gave a loud cry as she painfully threw up blood. For a moment she couldn't breathe. All she saw was the coppery liquid falling into the water as her eyes began to blur with unshed tears. She didn't even realize that her hair was being pulled back from her face.

'Let it end.'

"Come on, Mona. Stand up." In her daze, she barely registered the command. Her head now spinning, Mona got up on shaky legs and wobbled towards the bed. Once she was seated she closed her eyes and leaned her head against the nearest wall, only opening her eyes slightly when she felt a damp cloth on her cheek and forehead. The first thing she saw was blue before she closed her eyes for another moment.

'Blue?'

Slowly opening her eyes again, Mona was met with the most beautiful pair of blue eyes she had ever seen. Mona studied the shine they held as she watched Silas gracefully dab at her face with the white cloth.

"Your eyes…they're blue."

"They have always been blue." Sexy accent. Mona thought.

"No, they…haven't. Pink and creepy…remember?" Mona tried to smile, but her lips refused. Silas remained silent.

"Why don't I feel sad? Guilty, yes. They loved me. I loved them…I think... Didn't I?...What is love?...Why doesn't…crying…help…I'm…was…bad daughter…loved Paul…mommy's brownies….daddy's vodka…daddy?...no….Silas. I'm sleepy." Mona was exhausted and could barely form a complete sentence.

"Then go to sleep."

"No. You'll get mad….I don't want….you…mad. Beautiful eyes… like… ocean… Silas… mad… don't... me… be mad."

"Shh. I am not angry anymore. Sleep."

"Why?"

"Sleep."

"Hug me."

"…No…"

"Then… won't …sleep." Mona tried to stand up, and promptly fell on the floor. Quickly putting a hand to her mouth, Mona began heaving once more. "N-no!...please…God…go away…make the pain….go away…Silas."

After slowly tilting her head up and making her take a few deep breaths, Silas gently lifted Mona back onto the bed and laid her down.

"Sleep now."

"Hmm…thank…you…" She was out before she could complete her sentence. Silas stood back and watched as she slept on her side, her hands around her stomach and a small frown on her brow.

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I believe in God, the father almighty,

The creator of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ, his son, our lord:

Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit,

Born of the Virgin Mary,

Suffered under Pontius Pilate,

Was crucified, died and was buried.

He descended into Hell.

The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended into Heaven

And sits at the right had of God the father almighty,

Whence he shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy spirit, the holy catholic church,

The communion of saints,

The forgiveness of sins,

The resurrection of the body,

And life everlasting.

Amen.

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An oath that has been said for centuries. One that has never changed. A creed that I shall carry with me to my death. It is my salvation. It is my belief.

Mona.

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Silas sat back down on his chair and continued to stare out the window. In a few hours the train will stop somewhere in Northern Louisiana. Once there he could buy necessities for Mona and himself. She would need new clothes, and they would need food as well.

'Bishop Aringarosa, if only you knew how difficult this mission may become for me... You would be ashamed of me. I have not repented for today's sins. Forgive me. I shall not disappoint you. I shall not be led into temptation.'

That nagging little voice still remained at the back of his mind. How much longer could he ignore it?

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So this is ch.14. I HOPE YOU LIKED! I wasn't feeling creative so I didn't include anything fun in this chapter (such as pointless pangrams and/or anagrams, which I'm sure all of you are thankful for). PLEASE review!

THANKS TO VAMPIRYYN! You are a GODSEND!