I've really enjoyed reading everyone's reviews. It's awesome to have people interested in what I have to write. I am so sad that this story is quickly coming to an end. I'm going to miss writing it. I hope you will all find just as much interest in my next story. I plan to write from the beginning of Adrian's life. I wanted people to get a better understanding of him and I also wanted to explain his friendship with Gabe and many other characters. Plus, I wanted you to see the ways of the Slayers to make things a little easier to understand.

Let me know what you think of the idea and if you'd be interested in reading that story.

Adrian traded his khaki pants for a pair of loose fitting jeans and his blue t-shirt for a black tank top. He wanted as much slack as possible to allow for more movement. He pulled on a pair of black leather gloves with the fingers cut away for a little support on his right hand. Gabe helped him to strap two blades in an X on his back and one smaller blade to his right calf.

"Are you sure you don't want any help, Adrian?" Gabe asked, his voice filled with concern. "It's not going to be an easy fight."

"I'm sure, Gabe. I know it won't be easy but I'm not dragging you into this mess." Adrian placed a hand on his friend's shoulder. "It'll be fine. When I come back, I'll bring a pizza." He laughed.

"Uh, how about you just come back safe and we'll forget the pizza?" Gabe shuddered at the thought of one of Adrian's special pizzas. "Brady has a car waiting at the old parking garage downtown. The keys are under the driver's side front wheel. He says it's about an hour drive to Forks. It's midnight now, if you're not back by sun up, we're coming to find you."

"Sounds good." Adrian said tying his bandana around his forehead. "What kind of car is it anyways?"

''Dodge Viper." Gabe grinned at the pleased look on Adrian's face. "Red."

"Make sure he knows that I may not be willing to give the car back." Adrian winked then turned towards the door of their apartment. "I'll see you in a few hours."

"Adrian," Gabe grabbed his shoulder and pulled him into a one armed hug, "try not to get yourself killed."

Adrian smiled slightly, not sure he could keep the promise then returned the one armed hug. He released Gabe and walked out the door. He turned the corner and went through the door to the stairwell. Jogging down the steps two at a time, he finally reached the first floor. His heart was racing as he wondered if this is what he really should be doing. They haven't really made an attempt to come for me yet, Adrian thought trying to talk himself out of this. You couldn't make the promise, they will come for you and maybe even for Gabe, a stronger thought reminded him why this had to be done.

Adrian pushed open the door to the stairwell and stopped dead in his tracks. A bright, yellow Porsche was just visible through the glass panes of the front doors. Alice was climbing out of the driver's side and was heading towards the front door. Adrian turned back through the stairs and sprinted to the top floor. He knew if she spoke to him that she'd be capable of changing his mind. He couldn't allow that. He couldn't let the vampires win this fight.

Adrian pushed open the door to the roof of the building and walked to the edge. He leaned carefully over the edge and looked down at Alice's car; she was already inside the building. Parked behind it now was a black Mercedes. The engine to the new car was still running and the lights shone bright against the sunny color of the Porsche. Adrian squinted as the door to the black vehicle began to open. His breath caught in his throat when he saw the honey blonde hair of Jasper appear.