Shuyin." Baralai said. Shuyin walked toward Paine, but Baralai stood in front of him.

"Let it go, Shuyin. It's all in the past." Baralai said. Shuyin sneered.

"But that's just it. I have no past. As well as present or future, because every day is the same living hell." Shuyin took out a sword.

"Why are you so intent on killing Paine?" Baralai said as if trying to negotiate. Shuyin smiled wickedly.

"It will get her out of my way won't it?" He looked down where Paine layed. "Where did she go?" A sword came down on Shuyins arm. His arm was almost cut off yet no blood flowed from his wound.

"Sorry, Paine. I won't be the one to cure your blood-lust." He said walking out of the tent. "But perhaps you will be able to take out a few of my men before they kill you."

Paine looked at Barali. "We have to go, now!" Paine said running out the tent. They didn't get far before they heard hundreds of running footsteps. Baralai looked at Paine.

"We can't out-run them, but we can out-smart them."

The two of them climbed a tree and hid in the shadows of it's branches. The men ran past it. Baralai and Paine dropped from the tree and watched them go on their wild goose chase. Good luck with that. Paine thought as they watched them run in that direction.

"If we hurry, we can make it to the temple before it gets dark." Baralai said to Paine.

"Then what are we waiting for?"

Baralai led through the forest. Soon they reached the long stone stairs that led to the temple. When they reached the entrance they were greeted by one of the temple-keepers. They walked in and found others who, too were seeking refuge for just that night. People in fear of evil spirits and fiends, took refuge believing that they could not come through the temple. Some were only praying and were to return home afterwards. Baralai went over to a more iscolated corner and sat with his back against the wall. Paine slid down the wall and leaned on Baralai's shoulder. She could only think about what Shuyin had said to her earlier.

"Sorry,Paine. I won't be the one to cure your blood-lust." What was he talking about? I don't have a want to see blood.......Do I?

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Once again we have a short chapter. I have major writers block right now so it may take a while for the next chapter.

RyRy: "YAAAAAAAAY!!!"

Dragon Girl: tear

De: "thank god!!!!"

Oh that reminds me. Goes over to Dragon Girl. You have won the special reviews prize this week!!!!!

Dragon Girl: "Really???!!! What is it????!!!!

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RyRy: "Do I get a constalation prize?????" (Spelled wrong to get on your nerves)

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RyRy: ........!

Me: Oh ehe, wrong thing. That would be mine! Here you go. A rope!!!!

RyRy: What do I do with this???

Me: i dunno. Go tie yourself to a tree.

Dragon Girl: oooooo can I help??????

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