Chapter Seventeen

Gone

A/N: Hey everyone! Thanks for all your reviews. Boy I didn't know there were so many Karna fans. Here are the answers to your question Whatever Child and Krizta: Smiles I haven't really thought of bringing her back although if I do it would have to be a god .I must remind you that only the Graveyard Hag can bring her back but Karna may stay dead. Her death actually plays a very important role in the next chapter but you're just going to have to wait and see .I hope to see more reviews people (Hint, Hint) Now on with the story!!

Numair rushed in and ran straight to Daine's side. She was in a pool of blood, her shirt, especially around her belly was a bloody mess. Not knowing what to do since he was in a state of shock, he quickly summoned for Duke Baird. Once that was finished, he held Daine to his chest and held her in his arms, he hated to feel helpless. All the war magic in the world couldn't help Daine and in knowing this, made Numair feel extremely helpless and vulnerable. He looked over his shoulder, and noticed for the first time in entering their quarters noticed Karna's lifeless body. He checked for her pulse. There was no pulse or breath felt in her body. Numair quickly said good-bye to his baby girl and closed her eyes, hoping that her death had been quick and that she was happily with her parents.
"Numair quick, get me that stretcher, we're going to need it!" Baird barked at Numair, causing him to jump. Numair then grabbed he stretcher as Baird magically lifted Daine off of the bloody floor and onto the stretcher. They ran as fast as the stretcher would allow to the royal hospital.

Dur9ing the next few days, Daine underwent a long and hard series of magical rituals and surgeries. Every day Numair went to the steps of the Goddess's temple (remember everyone men are NOT allowed in there) and prayed for Daine to recover and to stay alive. If she didn't he would be left with nothing to live for.

On the seventh day, Daine finally came to. She was in severe pain, and had lost a lot of blood. When she came to the first word out of her mouth was "Numair." He was quickly summoned.

On seeing each other, they would exchange minutes of hugs and kisses in a quiet and simple because of Daine's condition. When they were finished, daine told them about the demon and poor Karna. Daine hadn't known Karna was dead and in hearing so, she broke into a state of shock and sobs. After she had calmed down a bit Numair worked up the courage to tell Daine about their dead child. Daine was so upset she couldn't even cry. Losing Karna bad, losing a child of their flesh and blood, one who was touched by the gods, that was unbearable. Daine took months to recover. She hardly talked and wouldn't eat. And Numair was worried. Very worried.

A/N: Yes I know it was way to short but I wanted to get on with the story. I have one or two more adventures I want write in this fic before ending it. I know I haven't been very good at being consistent at updating and I'm sorry. I've been busy with tests and studying and soccer. Sorry everyone. And don't forget to REVIEW!!!!!!!!!! That little indigo box is there for a reason!