Disclaimer: Ok everyone, I'm sure you've already heard this a million times, but none of these characters belong to me. They all belong to Tamora Pierce, except for Lillian. Of course, I wrote this chapter, so please don't copy my work without my permission. P.S. Some of this resembles a little part of the Meteor Garden plot. Don't sue me! Thanks for reading and REVIEWING!!

[A/N: Awww…wasn't the last chapter sad…poor Numair. That was a mean cliffhanger huh. I'm sorry, will you all ever forgive me? *tries to look cute* ^_^ I'm also sorry I took so long, I had a major project in school I needed to finish. Remember to REVIEW!!]

Daine watched helplessly while Ozorne murdered her lover. As Ozorne gathered his magic together for one, last, fatal blow, Daine could hear someone yelling far away…"NOOOOO!" She realized it was herself, and suddenly something on her chest heated up. Daine looked down, and realized she was still wearing her badger claw. A gust of wind blew past her ear, and with it, a voice whispered, "Goddess bless, Kit," and with that, she felt her bonds loosen. Daine jerked to her feet, and dashed over to Numair. All she saw was the astonished look on Ozorne's face as the ball of red magic spiraled towards her. She threw herself at Numair, covering her body with his, and screamed as unbelievable pain shot though her. Daine prayed to Mithros that she was able to save Numair, then passed out.

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Daine blinked sleepily, and wondered why she couldn't move. She summoned all her will, and cautiously lifted her arm. Pain shot through her, and she gasped.

"You're awake!" Alanna shouted gleefully, and bent down to hug Daine. Then she thought better of it, and smiled.
"Do you remember what happened? Why you and Numair were lying close to death?"

Daine's vision was fuzzy as she tried to recall what had happened. Then suddenly she remembered.

"How's Numair," she asked desperately, hoping that he was still alive. Alanna's face was pale, and she stroked Daine's hair.

"I'm so sorry Daine, he died a day ago. You have been asleep for five days," Alanna reminded her. FIVE DAYS! Daine sat up quickly, but soon realized her mistake. She felt like she was being burnt all over. Daine cried out, and closed her eyes to fight the nausea. She felt soothing coolness on her temples, and leaned against Alanna for support.

"Be careful Daine!" Alanna warned, "You're burnt all over!"

"No! This can't be! Numair can't be dead! There must be a mistake! Even if he is dead, I have to go see Numair's body!" Daine wailed. Alanna ignored her cries, and asked, "The only thing that I still don't understand is that how come Numair was helpless against Ozorne? Ozorne's power is not as powerful as Numair's." A tear trickled down Daine's cheek.

"He wanted to save me. Ozorne said that if Numair tried anything, he would kill me." Daine blinked and tried to force back the tears. Alanna sighed, "So that's what he did." Daine tried to get up again, and failed, hot tears running down her face in frustration. Her lover was dead, and she couldn't even get up to kiss him good-bye one last time. Now is not the time to panic, Daine told herself sternly, Numair's body isn't going anywhere, calm yourself first. There is no way the lioness is going to let you leave this room, you just have to coax her to leave. Daine took a deep breath, she reminded herself that Numair was a talented sorcerer, and he might have thought of something to save himself.

"How did you find us Alanna?" Daine asked with all the curiosity she could muster.

"Well Kitten did, she sensed that something was wrong, and ran off. I followed her, and found you and Numair. I was afraid I was too late. I tied Ozorne up, and Kitten sang you some sort of song that must have saved you," Alanna grinned, "You can imagine what I did to him, I was mad." Daine managed to force a shaky smile. No one wanted to be near the Lioness when she was in a temper.

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[A/N: I know, I know, this is also a bad ending, don't you all just want to know what happens? Then REVIEW! Hehe, this time, I won't take so long, cuz I got my project done! YAY!]

Senna Night: Hehe yea, I update pretty often to keep the reviews coming! I'm glad I'll live to finish the story! Lol

Annakana: Thanks! Wow, I feel happy! I'm so glad u like my story that I'll write even faster!

Caroline: I'm sorry for the evil cliffhanger, I know, a lot of people wanna kill me now.

Wildmage Fina d'Avaesa, The Eagle: Yay! I'm glad that Immortals are your fav series. Mine too! It makes me sad that I'm creating so much conflict between them. Well you'll see what happens in the end, I promise it will be a happy ending!

Anonymous: Thanks! Don't worry, because of all my wonderful reviewers, I won't kill Numair. I don't really want to, he's too cool. ^_^

Cinereath: lol, the story just wouldn't be the same without Numair…*sniff sniff*

Clarylissa: Well you'll see, but for the benefit of my readers and reviewers, I might post a chapter on how Lillian died and how Ozorne came back to life. Sound good?

Alanna of Collins: hehe, thanks! U're making me feel really happy. ^_^ But hm…OMG! I can't believe that u like Nick again! Oh yea, also that u posted that for the whole world to see! Lol. Well I guess that's ok..

queen of chickens: I'm sorry I'm taking so long, I have SOOOOO much homework, and I've been really busy these days!

Tequila: Thanks! I'm glad you like it!

Martini: Sorry I took so long in updating, I'm glad u like it! Hm…yea, I should do that, but I have to think about how things happen…I have a basic story plan, but I'm not sure what I should do with the evil people. Don't worry, I'm sure I'll think of something…