Disclaimer: Brennan was excellent company last night, so this is dedicated to him, LMAO! Too bad, I don't own him, sob!

Author's note: I have no idea when I have time enough to post some more. Maybe you could send a muse to my e-mail in form of nice pictures or so? Just kidding, I have my wallpapers on the computer. Reminds me to change it. Emma's up today!

Now enjoy and review please!

Chapter10: Brennan and Emma

Emma couldn't keep herself from falling down. Crying, she called out for Shalimar, telling her what she had felt. The place Brennan was trapped in was very dark, pitch-black like the night. Jesse's place was red. Like Blood! 

She hesitated for a moment, unsure if the better choice would be calling Adam instead of going to look for Brennan all by herself. Emma wiped her tears away and dropped that thought quickly. Brennan needed her help and this place was the Sanctuary, what possibly could happen to her in here? She completely suppressed the trouble Jesse was in, keeping her mind on the dark, haired Mutant for now.

She got to her feet again, running the last few feet to the garage. The door made a squeaky noise as she opened it.

Emma could smell gas and oil, the typical scents of a parking garage occupied by cars. The large room was dark and silent. Afraid her own courage would fail her, she stopped after taking a few steps inside.

"Brennan?" What, if she was wrong and he wasn't here? What if she read the clues he'd sent her wrong?

Her worries were blown away when she heard muffled noises. A sound like something striking metal, and a little moan. No one was calling out to her, but at least Emma knew she was right.

She moved swiftly over to the silver Audi. The tiny sound was gone and she didn't hear anything. The light switched on as she opened the driver's side door. He wasn't in there.

Emma sat down in the seat and pushed the button to open the trunk. She left the door open, the dim light enough to light her way. She took a deep breath in order to brace herself for what could be waiting for her in the trunk.

The back of the car was hidden in shadows, she could barely see what was inside.

Emma was waiting for her eyes to adjust to the darkness when a small sigh reached her ears. She leaned forward, using her hands as her guide to feel for the person lying somewhere in the shadows before her.

Another small groan greeted her when her hands touched a face, Brennan's face. Emma found his eyes were closed, her fingertips gliding over the eyelids. She found no blood but when she reached the left side of his head, she felt his body stiffen in pain.

He let out a hissing moan.

"Careful!"

His voice sounded raw.

"You ok? Are you hurt?"

She felt his answering nod more than she saw it.

"Everything is hurting."

His voice a bit slurred.

Trying not to move Brennan more than absolutely necessary, she searched the rest of his body for injuries but couldn't find any sign of blood or gashes.

"Wanna do this again, later in my room, honey?"

Emma couldn't stop a satisfied smile when he heard his response. She breathed a small sigh of relief. If he felt good enough to tease her than it couldn't be too bad.

"Brennan, listen to me, what happened?"

"He knocked me out and drugged me. It hurt, still does…"

Emma heard the pain and effort in his words.

"But at least I can think straight again and even talk."

"The drug must wear of then. You think, you can get out of the trunk if I help you?" "I'll try!" "Wait!"

Emma took his legs and pulled them over the side of the trunk. Brennan grabbed onto her shoulders in order to steady himself and together they managed to get him into a sitting position.

He leaned heavily against her when dizziness and pain rushed through him. He bit hard down on his lip to keep in his sounds of pain. It didn't work, though.

For a minute or two they didn't move at all. Emma knew how much pain he was in. She heard his stifled cries on her shoulder and reached out with her mind, sending soothing images over to Brennan. Slowly he relaxed in her arms, the shivers fading away with the help she'd given him.

"You think we can try?"

"Yes!" Sobbing.

Emma pulled his arm around her neck and stood up, getting Brennan in a standing position. It took a lot of strength, to keep the Elemental on his feet.

"Ok?"

Brennan only nodded of his head. He needed his breath to stand and try not to fall down.

Slowly, they made their way out of the garage. As soon as they reached the door, Emma wished she'd called for Adam. The once powerful Mutant was very weak and heavy in her arms. There just wasn't time to regret it. They could do that later…

Tbc.