Eli: Hey all! Chaosti, Maria was Sara's friend that was killed by Gallo. That's why she hated him so much. Sorry I forgot to mention it last time. Here's some more story. Enjoy!
"No, You are not doing this!" Sara protested.

It was late into the night. Bethany had been missing for over twelve hours. Too many hours for Ian and Sara. They had luckily found Teresa passed out in Bethany's room with a concussion. They bandaged her up and she was fine.

Ian and Sara were arguing over what was to be done.

"I must."

"Don't be ridiculous and let me come with you!" She insisted. Jamie sat on the couch with Teresa. Andrew was asleep in his new room, which used to be the weapons storage.

"Sara, you are tired." She rolled her eyes. "I know the mansion better than anyone and can move faster on my own." He reasoned. "And someone needs to be here just in case they attack here again. Please?"

Sara sighed and nodded. "Alright." She whispered, teary eyed. Ian went over to the closet and pulled out various weapons. After he was done stocking up, he looked in on Andrew. He was still asleep. Ian didn't want to disturb him, so he only lightly touched his little cheek before going into the Hallway.

Sara stood there quietly. They looked at each other for a second before going into a full out kiss. Only the need for air could have separated them. She buried her face into his neck. They might have stayed like that forever if Jamie hadn't pulled on Ian's arm. He pulled away from Sara and kneeled down.

"Listen your mother. Always." Jamie nodded and tried not to cry. He hugged Ian.

"Love you, Daddy."

"I love you, too. Don't ever forget that." Ian reluctantly let go of Jamie. Sara took his hat from his pocket and placed it on his head. "Bring back our daughter and come home safe." She told him. He nodded.

"I love you."

"I love you, too." Before he caused her and himself to cry, he went out the front door.

-Later-

It was quiet in the mansion. They knew he was coming, but he had still surprised them at the window. He hadn't hesitated to kill them. They took his daughter, and he wanted her back.

He came upon dozens of men and killed them without a sound. Some he used daggers, swords, or his bare hands. He wished each man he took out was Irons himself. How dare he try to take his family.

The mansion was huge and there was a hundred and one places she could have been. Ian walked silently down the dark halls as he searched for her. Suddenly, a bolt of dark and white passed him. He prepared to attack till the shadow put his hands up. Ian relaxed slightly.

"You sent that note, did you not Dominic?"

"I could not get her out myself. Follow me." He told him. Ian followed him down a flight of stairs. After many twists and turns, they came to a door. Dominic handed him a key. "Down the hall to the right is a secret exit. You'll need to get at the guards out front, but it will lead you to your car."

Ian nodded. "Thank-you."

"Just get her out of here." Dominic told him. He then turned and walked back into the the darkness. Ian unlocked the door. Bethany was hanging limply by her wrists. She didn't look up when he entered.

Ian rushed to her. He checked her pulse and breathed out when he felt one. He raised her head a little. She had passed out from exhaustion. He unlocked her wrists and picked her up. Her eyes fluttered open. Something resembling a smile.

"Daddy."

"Shhh. It will be all right now, darling." Bethany nodded and fell back asleep. As much as Ian wanted to kill Irons, Bethany needed to go home. He quickly began to make his way to the front.

A dozen guards waited for him there. He pulled out his sword with one hand and carried Bethany with the other. Bullets flew by him, never connecting. He could almost smirk. Irons never did train someone else like him.

He took down all who got in his way. He got Bethany into the car. Someone shot his arm as he did. He gritted his teeth and threw a throwing knife in the man's direction. He thought he had had them all. He got into the car himself and drove off.

No one was alive to follow.

Bethany woke up some what as they neared the apartment. She looked over Ian. With the last of her energy, she reached over and put her hand on his arm. Ian had to watch the road, but he felt a heated sensation over the bullet wound. Then Bethany passed out in her seat. He pulled over to make sure she was alright.

When he was sure he was going to be okay, he woke her up a little and made her drink some water he had kept in the car. After she finished it, he drove home. He carried her upstairs into the apartment.

Everyone looked up when he came in with Bethany. It was barely dawn. Sara took Bethany from his arms and kissed her forehead.

"Oh, sweetie." Tears of relief fell down her face.

"Mommy." She said weakly. Jamie jumped up at Ian and Ian caught him. Teresa came in and smiled.

"BETH!!!" Teresa went over to Sara and pull on her arm. Sara lowered Bethany so that Teresa could give her a hug.

"Reese." Bethany said as she smiled. She smiled when she saw Gabriel lying on the couch. "Everyone is okay."

"Yes, everyone is okay." Sara assured her. Bethany's eyes started to close.

"Sleepy." Sara carried her back to her room and tucked her in. Sara stayed till she was asleep. She got a sleeping bag out and tucked Teresa in as well. She looked in on Jamie. He was asleep. Ian was sitting on his bed stroking his hair. He looked up at Sara and they both went to go check on Andrew.

"I put him to bed five minute before you came back. He started crying the minute you left. He knew something was wrong." She held in tears. "I was worried."

Ian took her into his embrace. He kissed her and lifted her off her feet and carried her into their bedroom, closing the door behind them.

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