A/N: My apologies for making you guys (and girls) wait so long for this chapter to come out. Shear writer's block on this story, on my part and I didn't want to make it any crappier.

Disclaimer: I only own the characters, places, things, ect. that I create everything else belongs to it's real creators.

"Raziel it is done."

"You can't do that can you?"

"Raziel I told you anything and I meant it. Just come back here around sunset."

"Why not now?"

"I never thought you were impatient Raziel. The reason, being is that I must go grab a few things beforehand."

"I apologize I didn't realize changing me was possible."

"It's all right lo.."

I stopped myself. I couldn't believe I was about to say that. I quickly turned and fled my chambers to go to the marketplace.

Even I didn't know that it was possible for a person to flee so quickly. I had ran from the palace to the market place in under an hour. (the marketplace was 20 miles away and by foot well, that was rather impressive). I took my hood and brought it low over my face to conceal my identity. I didn't really feel like dealing with over loyal people that day. Don't get me wrong I love my people. My nerves were edgy thinking of Raziel and the spell I had to perform later that evening. Both had the probability to be taxing.

I scanned the makeshift tents and counters searching for what I needed. It should've been simple to find for it was only a revival potion. But no matter how hard I searched I couldn't seem to spot it.

Finally my luck changed when I came across a rather peculiar tent. A man with platinum hair and a cloak similar to mine stood there selling potions. He smiled at me but, it wasn't a natural smile, nor was it forced.

I picked up the potion and opened the top a bit to examine it's quality satisfied I bought it. It was almost sunset so I turned to run towards the palace. Since I was running home I didn't get to see the crooked almost maniacal grin that crossed his face.

I ran even faster than I had to the marketplace. The sun had already set and there wasn't a doubt in my mind that Raziel was either worried or angry. But, soon enough the blessed gates to my palace were in view.

I burst into the palace frantically ignoring the strange looks I got form the servants. I was looking for Zander. he was a crucial part to this spell whether he wanted to be or not. I needed him to awake us after it was cast. It wasn't a deadly spell but it was taxing to say the least.

I found Zander hunched over the accounts a look of serious concentration upon his face (for he had only learned read when I had come back home). I tapped his shoulder lightly gaining his attention.

"What is it you majesty?"

I was nearly out of breath from running form place to place; I barely got the next sentence out.

"Zander *huff* I need you to give both me and Raziel a revival potion after I'm done casting a spell upon him."

"That is not problem Milady but what's with the rush?"

"I am already late Zander for the casting."

"Well, then I understand let us go now. Where exactly is the brute?"

I sighed still annoyed with the ill feelings he harbored towards Raziel. He rarely vocalized them but it was tiring.

"Come with me he's in my chambers."

When I entered my chambers the sight didn't surprise me. Raziel was pacing endlessly by the balcony waiting. But, surprisingly enough he must have been focused on that and not my returning.

I walked over and tapped him on the shoulder to gain his attention. It was his turn to jump, and he did.

"Raziel I am sorry for the delay but it is time for the casting to begin."

"Wait Andromeda. Is there any threat to you?"

"No."

It was a lie as plain as day. Both he and Zander knew that every spell had it's risks. But the only way they questioned me was with their quizzical glances. I looked at Raziel.

"It is time."

He nodded in affirmation while Zander took several steps back so he wouldn't be affected by the spell. I rolled up my cloak's sleeves and began the incantation. I never stumbled over a word for it was in a native tongue. About halfway through the incantation a light began to surround both Raziel and I.

I never thought the pain would be so immense to Raziel or I. Before I knew it I was biting my lip to keep form screaming in pain. The spell was taking my life-force to restore him. It was slowly draining me away but even as it was almost done the pain finally became to much to bear and I cried out. It was sapping my energy even more now. But eventually my body gave and I passed out.

I awoke slowly for my energy was still low and the pain strong. It took more effort then I thought I had to even open my eyes. But I wasn't prepared for the shock of the scene before me.

Raziel held my hand with his clawed ones with his head bent and eyes closed. By the look on his silent features I could tell that he was in pain over what I had done, and not because of the spell.

I brought my other hand to caress his face. But only after a moment of it his eyes were open and one of his hands had caught mine. His face showed his anger but, his eyes showed his concern. Maybe something more? He was first to speak though scaring me with his tone of voice.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

It was a plain statement but his voice told all. The one he spoke with had been shaky showing his anger and possibly fear.

"Raziel...I..I.." I shook my head it was far to hard to speak now.

He looked at me with just a pained look in his eyes. It hurt me even more to look at him. So I stuffed down my pain and exhaustion to speak to him it looked to be all he really needed.

"Raziel I..I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I didn't think the effects would be this strong."

He growled in anger. and stood up from my side dropping my hand. I couldn't help the new pain forming in my heart.

"But the effects were that strong Andromeda. And it's all my fault."

I shook my head and tried to get up failing miserably.

"It was as much your fault as it was the cook's"

He looked at me quizzically.

"But the cook did nothing."

"My point exactly Raziel you couldn't have known unless I had told you, and even then I wasn't quite sure myself."

"Andromeda....."

I could tell he was hesitating which wasn't like him at all.

"Yes?"

"Why exactly did you put yourself in unnecessary danger over me?"

"I..I.."

I was stammering aimlessly I knew very well why I did it didn't I? I was doing it in return for him saving my life. I shook my head that wasn't true. When the real, reason struck me I blushed madly and hid my head beneath my pillow.

"Come now Andromeda, you've never when to hide anything from me now out with it."

I sighed in defeat. I obviously wasn't going to win this battle.

"Raziel come closer to hear what I have to say."

He immeadatly obliged coming to my side in one long stride. I took a quick glance and saw he was both nervous and filled with hope?

"Raziel I did it because I love you."

A/N: For all of you naughty children it is a cliff hanger. So review!