CHAPTER 21
Sakura walked to an old apartment building not far from the park. She knocked quickly and sharply hoping that the man still lived there. After a few moments the door opened to see a tall man standing before her wearing nothing but jeans.
"Yeah, can I help you?" The man asked roughly. Sakura cleared her throat and gently nodded her head.
"Are you Micah Allexander?" Sakura asked. The man looked at her and then looked cautiously looked around outside to see if anyone heard her say his name.
"I can be depends on who's asking." The man said looking at Sakura again. Sakura could smell alcohol. If this was Micah he changed a lot in the last few years.
"I was the daughter of a very close friend of yours." The man looked at her like he'd seen a ghost.
"Landon." The man muttered. Sakura nodded slightly. Micah stepped aside to let Sakura in. Sakura walked up the last step and walked into the house. They sat on the couch for a few minutes in silence. Sakura finally talked.
"I need your help." Micah looked at her and smiled. He then stood and walked over to the fridge. Grabbing a beer, he popped it open and then replaced himself back by Sakura's side.
"Your father use to say the exact same thing when he was in a jam. What do you need Sakura?" Sakura looked at him in shock.
"How do you know my name?" Sakura asked. Micah laughed and took a big swig out of his beer.
"When you first learned to walk, I was there watching you. Hell, I was there when you were born. I was your dad's partner; I knew everything about you Sakura. Your likes and your dislikes. Shit I even know that you fear nothing. So you going to tell me what you need?" Micah laughed again. Sakura smiled and slightly blushed. She wasn't use to someone knowing her this well.
"I need to know the cure to a vampire bite." Sakura said. Micah looked at her and then frowned. He stood up and walked over to the window and stared out of it.
"How bad are they?" Micah asked. Sakura stood and walked up behind Micah.
"She started having convulsions and her fangs have grown in. I was told that there was a cure and I thought that you would know." Sakura said. Micah turned and looked at her.
"There is a cure but it's hard to get. It's dangerous and you might die trying to get it." Micah said softly. Sakura nodded her head with a smile on her face.
"Sounds like fun. So where do I find the cure?" Micah burst out laughing. He sat back down on the couch and smiled up at Sakura.
"You remind me so much of your parents." Micah said setting his beer down on the table. He sighed and then walked over to his bookcase. He stood there for a few moments looking through some books and then finally pulling one out. He walked back over to Sakura and sat next to her. He then started flipping through the pages and stopping on a page that read "Vampire Antidote."
"Ok let me read it here." Sakura said taking the book and reading over it real quick. After reading it she looked up and Micah surprisingly. This wasn't going to be as hard as she thought.
Li watched as Madison lay on the couch calmly. He couldn't help but wonder if the real Madison was still in there somewhere or if the vampire already took her over in the mind. Li wondered if Madison was fighting to break free. If she was fighting the vampire within her. Li shook his head not wanting to think about that anymore. He turned his attention to Meilien who was sitting against the couch staring at a blank TV.
"You ok Meilien?" Li asked. They were sitting in silence the moment Sakura left to find a way to save Madison.
"Yeah, I think I'll be ok. It's just so bizarre you know? I mean a month ago I couldn't stand being around you or your bitchy girlfriend and now we talk all the time, Madison and I are on a friendship type term and you're in love with Sakura. This would have never happened if it weren't for Sakura." Meilien said. Li nodded with agreement. Li then looked up at the clock and sighed.
"Sakura has 9 hours left and I'm starting to get worried about her and Madison." Li said. Meilien nodded and looked over her shoulder at Madison. Her skin was becoming pale and very cold. Meilien put a blanket on her and sat back down.
"Sakura will make it Li. She would never leave us hanging like this. It's just not something Sakura would do." Li nodded in agreement. She was right; Sakura wouldn't abandon them to deal with this vampire issue. Li wasn't worried about that. Li was worried about Sakura's mom getting a hold of her before she got back.
Sakura stood outside Micah's door with the book that held the cure for Madison. She reached out her hand in a nice gesture.
"Thank you so much Micah. I owe you." Sakura said while she shook Micah's hand. Micah smiled and looked at Sakura sweetly.
"Be careful Sakura. Your mom is tricky. I don't want anything to happen to you." Sakura nodded. She then let go of Micah's hand and walked away.
Sakura walked into the warehouse where Li was held captive. She walked inside knowing her mom was smart enough not to still be there. She went over to the spot where Madison was bit. Sure enough, the vampire's remainings still lay there after Sakura staked the bastard. She picked up the pile of dust and put it into a small container. Sakura then turned around and walked out of the warehouse and back towards Meilien's house.
Eli saw Sakura walk into the warehouse. He watched her confusingly as she picked up a pile of dust and put it into a container. When she left the warehouse, Eli followed her all the way to the park and then stopped. Watching her figure slowly disappear in the night Eli took out his cell phone and dialed and number. After a few rings someone answered.
"She's safe. Red One hasn't moved in yet but I'm sure she will soon." Eli said into the phone.
"Good. Continue to watch Little Bird and call me if there is any changes." Eli then ended the connection and trailed after his cousin.
Li sat on the chair finding himself drifting off to sleep. He looked over to Meilien to see that she was doing the same thing. Li then looked at the clock.
"Come on Sakura. You only have 1 and a half hours left." Li said. Meilien looked at him sadly. She then got up and went over to him.
"We probably should start preparing ourselves so when Madison's wakes up dark and scary we can end it fast." Li nodded. He got up and grabbed a stake. He sat by Madison and waited for her eyes to open and for her to be pure evil. A sudden knock on the door made them both jump. Meilien walked over to the door and opened it. Outside stood Sakura.
"Oh my God, we thought you would never get here." Meilien said. Sakura smiled and walked inside the house.
" I told you I would get the antidote and I did. I just got to put it together now." Sakura said setting the stuff on the coffee table. Sakura then went into the kitchen and grabbed a large bowl, an onion, and a knife.
"What's that for?" Li asked when Sakura walked back into the living room.
"It's the ingredients I need for the cure." Sakura said. She then started to chop up the onion and added it to the vampire's dust. She then picked up the knife and looked at Li.
"Now for the final ingredient, blood." Sakura took the knife and sliced her palm. She then squeezed her blood into the container. Sakura went back into the kitchen and put the contents into a blender. After it was mixed Sakura took it to Madison in a large cup.
"We have to make sure she drinks it all." Meilien nodded and lifted Madison's head up. Li then opened Madison's mouth while Sakura poured the liquid in. After every drop entered Madison's system, the trio sat back and waited. After a few moments Madison started to shake. Her vampire fangs started to grow back into her gums and her color started to come back. Her skin felt warm to the touch and she looked a lot more alive then what she did a few minutes ago.
"I think it worked." Meilien said smiling. The trio slowly made their way to Madison's side. They watched closely as her eyes started to slowly flutter open.
"Hey guys? What in the hell happen?" Li looked at Sakura and smiled. He then hugged Sakura and Meilien. Last went Madison. They saved Madison right in the nick of time. The clock just rung, the 24 hours were up.