Chapter 12- Paul learns of Doltboy and searches for Epster.

A/N: I don't own Les Miserables. I own a book on CD of it though.

Paul woke up early in the morning to find that Epster was gone. On the window, there was a note. It read, "This has been another rescue by Doltboy!"

"What the?"

"Oh no," The mind dwelling Joly whispered.

"What?"

"Marius 'rescued' Epster. He will do unearthly things to her body causing her to die a lot quicker but he doesn't know he's doing it because when he puts on the glasses, he becomes a total idiot."

Paul looked out the window.

"Where would she be?"

"Well, she may be where Marius took Eponine when she died."

Joly took over and they left the apartment. Joly ran down the street to a bridge. He ran to the side and saw Marius. He was standing up. He was in the process of zipping up his spandex suit. He looked at Paul.

"Doltboy sees the Drunk-master. He hisses and runs away!" Marius yelled. He hissed and ran into the shadows. Paul took over and ran to Epster. He saw her breathing laboriously. He gently cradled her.

"Oh, Epster... Please don't die."

Paul looked over Epster. She was bleeding in more places than when the ordeal started. Paul began to feel more tears welling up in his eyes. He picked her up and carried her up out of the bridge. He heard a soft whimper. He looked down and saw Epster's eyes open.

"Paul?"

"Ssh. Epster. It's okay."

Epster laid her head against Paul's chest. She took in a deep breath and flinched.

"Did Eponine-"

"Yes. She's safe."

Epster smiled at Paul. He stroked her hair gently.

"You will live."

Epster's eyes grew dark. She started to close her eyes. Grantaire decided to take over.

"She's dying. I don't think she'll make it."

"She has to... I-"

"I know... Joly could tell. That was why he volunteered to go over to you."

Paul looked down at Epster.

"How long has Eponine been pregnant?"

"For about maybe three or four months... I don't know."

"So we have either six or five months... I don't think Epster can live that long...She has to live... she just has to..."