The cab ride would have seemed longer than it was but between Liz and Red's excitement the small yellow cab was a buzz with conversation. Nuada was quiet but I could not miss his confused expressions as we talked about some of modern days marvels like discotechs, clubs and other things that equally confused him. I chuckled and gave him a kiss on the cheek as I explained what we were talking about but it didn't do much to erase his confused expression.

"I can show you better than I can tell you" I laughed looping my arm around his.

He smiled looking down at our entangled arms. I turned my attention back to Liz as we continued to ramble on. The cab came to a jerking stop outside of a club with neon lights and a line of people. I squealed in excitement pulling Nuada towards the door when two bouncers stopped us.

"Back of the line" The man said facing his open palm at me.

"Oh I don't think you mean that" I said staring at the man in the eyes.

He raised a brow at me before he gave me a blank expression.

"My apologies" The boucer muttered before making room for us to pass.

The inside was your typical club scene although it was rather classy looking. Neon lights pulsed all around us as the music vibrated through my chest. We lost Red and Liz minutes after we entered the club.

"Come on let's dance" I said pulling Nuada in the crowd squeezing through people before finding a small amount of space to dance.

I placed Nuada's hands on my hips as I swayed back and forth to the beat with my arms up. Nuada pulled me flush against his chest. I smirked grinding my hips against him.

"Adharéal" Nuada groaned as his fingertips dug into my hips.

I placed my lips upon his expecting a gentle kiss but gasped in surprise when Nuada locked me against his chest as his tongue pushed between my lips showing his dominance. I grabbed onto his shoulders when someone collided into me nearly knocking me to the ground if it had not been for Nuada's reflexes and strength.

"It's ok I'm alright" I said turning around to see a woman close to my age if not younger clutching onto me for dear life as she chuckled wildly.

"I'm ssssoooo sorry dude" She slurred swaying a little to regain her balance.

I held onto her tightly and walked her over to the bar and rested her in a chair with Nuada close behind.

"I could use a drink" I said fanning myself feeling the heat from all the moving bodies building up.

Nuada guided me towards a seat at the bar before sitting beside me. I could see his disapproving stares as I downed my third glass but I didn't care. There were few times I got to really cut loose and have fun. Honestly I'm not really into clubs and liquor but when your life is nothing but an endless string of stressful events and you have some kind of magical kingpin trying to kill you or whatever you start to crave a taste of the wild care-free life. All I want is just a taste so I don't see the harm in it. Tomorrow I'll wake up with a hangover and pray to God that nothing crazy happens because I'm going to be zero help.

I spun around laughing as the music floated around me and I was certain if I reached my hand out I could grasp it between my fingers. Lights and people blurred together and I felt like I was alone dancing on the floor until I heard this annoying sound constantly in my ear. I stopped dancing trying to focus as I felt a warm breeze blow across my ear and something restrained me.

"Nuada" I mumbled feeling the arms tighten around me.

"It's alright" A voice assured me.

I struggled out of the arms but they held onto me firmly.

"Let go of me. Nuada!" I called out.

"It's ok baby let's just dance" I voice said.

"No. No. I have to find my Nuada. Nuada!" I said struggling a little more as I felt my back press against something cold.

I could feel lips caressing my cheek and neck but they didn't feel right.

"Nuada!" I cried as loud as I could until a large hand covered my mouth.

I was in full panic mode right now but my vision was still hazy so I kept struggling trying to create distance between me and the guy holding me captive. I cried in shock from my sudden release and stumbled a few steps until someone caught me.

"Woa easy Adha" A familiar rough voice said.

There was commotion and yelling.

"He ain't worth it blondy. Is he more important than Adha?" Red questioned Nuada who had my assailant lifted off the ground by his neck.

"Aye man I ain't do nothin I swear" The guy pleaded fighting for air to manage each word.

Nuada did not say anything he simply slammed him down on the ground. The guy groaned in pain as he slowly made his way to his feet however Nuada left him to struggle as he wrapped his arms around me.

"I want to go" I pleaded leaning my weight against Nuada.

"Ok let's go" Liz said.

"No!" I said a little louder than I intended.

"You two stay or leave whatever but have fun" I muttered.

"Are you sure?" Liz asked.

"Yeah this is special for you guys" I smiled leaning my head on Nuada's shoulder.

"Plus I want you all to myself" I chuckled brushing my lips across Nuada's cheek.

"I will make sure no harm comes to her" Nuada assured although neither Liz nor Red doubted his ability to protect Adharéal.

I felt my lids becoming heavy so I leaned against Nuada and the next thing I knew I was being laid down on what felt like clouds.

"Nuada?" I questioned.

Nuada shushed me and I could feel him moving away from me so I shot up and grabbed the front of his shirt pulling him on top of me. My lips crashed onto his until I had to pull away to keep from suffocating. The night continued with urgent kisses and clothes being tossed on the floor.

The next morning I laid tangled around Nuada or so I thought although when I opened my eyes my naked body was barely being covered by my comforter. My eyes widened as I silently began panicking. How the hell did I get to my house? The last I remembered was dancing in the club. I buried my head in my hands as the beginning of my hangover began hammering at my brain.

"Drink this" A familiar voice said making me turn towards the sound.

I saw Nuada wearing only his signature karate kid pants holding what looked like a smoothie. I took the glass and began drinking the concoction. I nearly spat the drink out as I began gagging.

"This is not a smoothie"

"I never claimed it was" Nuada said with a mocking smile.

"What is it?"

"It will help" Nuada said simply. "Drink"

I narrowed my eyes at his snappy tone but managed to force the disgusting drink down now keeping it down was somewhat of a struggle but after a few minutes I decided it was safe to open my mouth without the fear that everything would come back up. I blindly placed the cup on my nightstand but completely missed as Nuada stooped down to grab the falling glass before it shattered. I snuggled deeper into my covers and scooped my hands under my pillow.

"Are you coming back to bed?" I yawned.

Nuada kissed me on my forehead.

"No. Rest mo chroí"

Nuada took the empty cup and closed the bedroom door as he disappeared on the opposite side.

Hours passed before I awoke again and I stretched with a well rested smile especially seeing that my head did not feel like there was a jack hammer chipping away at it. A part of me just wanted to lay in my bed all day but I decided not to be too greedy. There was no telling how long I had before the BPRD came bursting through my door. Taking a hot shower and changing into a pair of shorts and oversized shirt I walked into the living room seeing Nuada meditating on the floor.

I tip toed as silently as I could behind him waving my hand in front of his face when I became close enough but he did not move a muscle. I smirked as I leaned down and placed a kiss to his jaw. This still did not seem to phase him which made my smile grow as I placed numerous kisses upon his skin as my fingers traveled lazily down his bare chest nearly reaching the waist band of his pants when he grabbed my wrist. I tried to pull my wrist free but he was not having it as his lips twitched in a smile although his eyes were still closed. Taking my free hand I prepared to push him away but he grabbed it before I could touch him. He opened his eyes instantly piercing into mine simmering with arousal. I leaned closer towards him until our lips were painstaking close to touching.

"I love you" I whispered sincerely.

Something snapped within him and I cried out in surprise when I was laying on the floor on my back with Nuada above me.

"Not as much as I love you" Nuada breathed covering my body in kisses returning the favor from a few minutes prior.

My fingers glided up and down his bare sculpted chest before tangling in his silky strands. I pecked his lips repeatedly as his hands explored my body.

"Nothing would make me happier than to have my way with you again but..." Nuada began but was interrupted when the sound of my door being rammed open made him spring to his feet. Although Nuada was quick to his feet he was grabbed before he could reach his weapon.

"No get off of him" I screamed to the agents dressed entirely in black body armor restraining Nuada. I was so concerned for him that I did not notice I was being grabbed.

"DO NOT TOUCH HER!" Nuada growled ripping out of the agent's grasp who had struggled to keep their hold on him.

Two agents were pulling me towards the door and I struggled to break free.

"Let go!" I growled as a small energy blast burst from my body knocking the two agents down.

Nuada managed to get his weapon in the mean time and attacked the small swarm of agents around him. I rushed towards the commotion when I was grabbed again. My arms were forced behind me and I saw another agent approaching out of my peripheral. I prepared to use my magic again when I felt a prick in my neck.

"Nuada" I called as everything seemed to be moving in slow motion.

"Adharéal!" Nuada yelled although his words seemed like they were dragging.

I kept fighting against whatever they had given me but I was losing and I felt my body go limp in the arms of the sons of bitches. Suddenly I heard grunts and cries of pain before there was silence. I was falling for a few seconds before I hit the ground. I swore angrily but my lips did not move to form the words.

"Adharéal! Adharéal mo chroí wake up! Please my love open your eyes" Nuada begged.

I struggled with every ounce of my being but the drug left me completely paralyzed although I could hear everything clearly. I struggled to give Nuada some sign I was alright but I failed. I felt myself being lifted in his arms.

"Hold on mo chroí"

Nuada's eyes scanned the motionless body of the woman he loved. Fear raced through his veins like ice water as his thoughts raced. The only choice he had was to take her to the BPRD. He did not know what they had given her and seeing that she was not healing herself he did not know the extent of the damage. Take her to Bethmoora would be a better option knowing the Healers there were skilled far beyond the humans and their medical science. However taking her there could mean her death. Nuada clenched his jaw taking once last look at her motionless face before racing out of the house leaving the bodies of the agents behind. He glanced around deciding on how he would get her back to the BPRD quickly when he found a van which he assumed the agents used.

Laying his wife gently under a tree nearby he grabbed his weapon strapped around his waist and approached the van. No one was inside and he sheathed the weapon before racing to Adharéal's side. Delicately raising her he placed her in the passenger seat of the van and straped her in before jumping into the driver's seat. He argued with himself knowing that killing the agent's was not well thought out since he had no idea where the BPRD was located. He remembered the buildings the night they left the BPRD but he did not know the city to find his way back, however there was one place he did know how to get to.

Ditching the van not far away he made his way in the tunnels underneath the city until he came to the place he sought refuge when he first arrived to the city. He laid Adharéal on his makeshift bed and smiled happily to see all of his herbs and potions had not been stolen or disturbed. Quickly he began mixing a medicine he hoped would heal his love. Raising her head he placed the bottle to her lips making sure most of the potion went down her throat as he wiped what spilled from her lips. Placing the bottle on the ground he continued to cradle Adharéal as he waited.