Chapter twelve:

"Matt! Kitana!! Where are you!" I heard people screaming from somewhere, but I wasn't sure where. Everything was pitch black and I couldn't tell if I was dreaming or awake. I opened my eyes but it did nothing, the blackness remained and I felt myself beginning to panic. I struggled to sit up but I couldn't, something was holding me down. I was holding my breath and I let it out in a long rush. There was something sharp digging into my back and I winced. 'Where am I!?' I shouted with my mind. I heard something from above me. 'Kitana?' 'Adam!' 'Where are you?' 'I don't know! I'm trapped under something and it wont budge!' 'okay.say something out loud and I'll follow your voice!' 'I'll try.' I cleared my throat slightly and tried to make some sort of noise so the others could hear me. "Help!" I croaked but it was barely above a whisper. I cleared my throat to try again but I felt something move across my arm, my eyes shifted to the side where my arm was pinned by a large rock and I saw a bloody hand. I screamed and fainted.

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Matt ran towards me and the whole place collapsed, I saw this vision over and over again in my head. Matt saved my life! Then everything went white. The white soon changed to green and brown. I was in a forest. I could see myself standing there looking in the direction of three paths in a small road. At the beginning of each path stood Cory, Adam and Matt. Their voices were all mixed together when they spoke. "Who do you choose Kitana?" they asked, all three of their faces blank and emotionless. I started to walk towards Adam but I stopped. ".no.its not you.I always thought it was.but its not." I sighed and turned away from Adams now hurt face. This time I walked to Matt. I stopped beside him and he smiled. I turned around and looked at Cory. He was gone. I looked at Adam and he was slowly fading from view. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I yelled goodbye. Adam smiled and waved, and then he was gone. I woke up with a start. "Matt!" I screamed, sitting upright. I clutched my chest, it felt as if my heart would leap from my chest. I was wearing a hospital gown and my chest was bandaged up, because of broken and cracked ribs. My right wrist was in a cast and it throbbed painfully. "Matt!" I yelled again as I ripped off all the plugs and wires that were attached to me and jumped out of bed. I ran out of the room, past the bewildered doctors and straight to the waiting room. I knew Matt wasn't there but there was something I had to do before I saw him. Adam saw me immediately and jumped out of his seat, wrapping me in his arms. "Thank god your ok!" "I'm fine.what about you?!" I asked as I pulled away shyly. "Fine, I healed myself.we can do that too." He whispered, eyeing me suspiciously, as if reading my mind. "and Cory?" "Him too.what's wrong?" He asked, forcing me to sit down. I was trembling and it must have looked like I was about to fall over. I ignored his question. "What about the others?" I asked, stalling. "Mimi hit her head but other than a few scrapes and bruises she is fine, Kari broke her collar bone.Ti is fine.T.k. broke his finger but that's it.Davis broke a toe and popped his shoulder out of place." Adam stopped and sighed. "And?" I demanded. "What about Matt?! Is he okay?! Oh my god he's not.." Adam shook is head at my horror stricken face. "Man you really are soul mates." He said as I stared at my hands. "That's why I cam here.to talk to you." I said, glancing up at Adams face. "Hey.don't worry about it, it was bound to happen sooner or later.I'm just glad I was here to meet him first." Adam stood up slowly. "Why don't you stay here.on Earth?" I asked, standing as well. "I could.because there are others like me here.but Rayden needs my help more than I need the Night World Creatures here." "How is Rayden anyway?" I asked, trying to drop the subject of Adams leaving. "Fine.busy with the Kingdom.he misses you though." "Please stay." I pleaded softly, tears stinging my eyes. "I'll visit.and maybe next time I'll bring Rayden, Quatre, Sora.and maybe even Duo." Adam hugged me again. "Matt's in room twenty four. He already went to surgery on his leg.he broke his femur, a few ribs, and punctured a lung.but he seems to have a strong will to live.he'll be fine Kitana." Adam stepped towards the door. "Good bye Kitana.I'll miss you." "Me too." I said as I closed my eyes and sighed. When I opened them again Adam was gone. "Thanks for everything Adam.I'll never forget all you've done for me." I whispered as I ran down the hallway towards room number twenty- four. "Matt?" I called as I walked into the room slowly and peeked around the corner. Everyone was standing around Matt with worried looks on their faces. Matt's eyes were closed and his face was ghastly pale. "Kitana?!" Kari exclaimed as she stepped forward. Her arm was in a sling and her collarbone was bandaged. "How is he?" I croaked, kneeling next to Matt's side and taking his hand gently. T.k. spoke first, his voice cracked a few times and I could tell he was upset. "They're not sure.he hasn't woken up yet." "oh Matt, this is all my fault." I cried, my tears dripping on his pale face. Matt's eyes fluttered. Everyone took a small step closer and I rubbed his cheek gently with my thumb. "Matt.please wake up." Matt squeezed my hand but didn't open his eyes. "Matt, you cant leave me.not now.please.I love you." Ti put his hand on my shoulder gently. "Come on.lets leave him for now, we'll go get something to eat." "No.I'm not leaving, you go.I want to stay." I said stubbornly, my gaze never leaving Matt's closed eyes. The others walked slowly out of the room, each one trying to get me to come with but I refused each time. "Adam's gone.he went back.I assume Cory is gone too.but nothing matters unless you come back to me Matt." I urged softly. Matt opened his eyes. "Oh thank god!" I mumbled, grinning in relief. I wiped the tears from my eyes and Matt noticed my arm. "Your hurt! Is it bad? Are you okay?" he asked, his face etched in worry. I laughed and shook my head. "Here you are laying in a hospital bed.critically injured and your worrying about me.well yes. to answer your question I'm fine now that you are awake.but how are you?" Matt smiled. "Peachy!" He said as he tried to sit up but a sharp jab of pain in his side made him lay back down. "Except here." he said, rubbing his side gingerly. "Here.let me." I said as I smoothed out his gown and kissed him lightly where he had been rubbing. "Oh.and here too." Matt whined pointing to his cheek right beside his lips. I smiled. "Okay." I bent down slowly and kissed him, but right before I did he turned his head just a bit and caught me on the lips. I didn't pull away; the feeling of Matt's lips on mine was too wonderful. It was like an electric shock was penetrating through out bodies, joining us as one. Matt felt it too and we parted slowly. 'So that's what its like to kiss your soul mate.' I thought dreamily.

"I heard what you said.when I was unconscious." Matt whispered, even though we were the only ones in the room. "About you loving me." I grinned sheepishly. "Yeah." "And well.I lobe you too." Just the way Matt said it I knew he meant it and we would be together forever. I just smiled and kissed him again.

THE END!!!

~*~ Okay I'm sorry that the chapters varied.A LOT!! ^_^ but I just had to leave you guys in suspense a few times at least!! Thanks a bunch for reading.and I was thinking of possibly adding another to this series of two.so e-mail me or just review and let me know what you think!! I might even use some of your ideas if you want.so review!! Thanks!! ^_^ Laney