Disclaimer: The Night World is the work of L.J Smith. Only the story is mine and a few extra characters. Alexa, the clichéd villain- she's mine. I apologise if this chapter makes no sense but I have never been to America before, so I don't know all the right words to use- please tell me if I am wrong
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Alexa watched through her crystal ball as Ash had his mind read by Thierry. She smirked with amusement as he was given the all clear. But was still annoyed- the safe house had been too well guarded for her minions to take. She had called them back.
"Perhaps it is time to change tactics." She murmured, picking up a vial of potion. "I'll need to bring him to me… but I doubt that would take too much effort. I just need to wait till most of the mansion is asleep- including that psycho soulmate of his. I'll have to get him past the guard- but that shouldn't be difficult either. They trust him!" She cackled evilly to herself and settled to watch her crystal ball. "Until midnight then" she told herself.
Mary-Lynnette tossed and turned in her sleep, having nightmares of the moment when the spear had entered Ash. She saw his clammy face and this time she was powerless to help him. She murmured incoherent sentences in her sleep. It was unusual for her to go to sleep so early, but the events of the day had made her tired. She wasn't so sure if she liked someone else other than Ash reading her mind.
Ash, sensing through the soulmate link that something was wrong, had crept quietly into her room. His room was next door.
Ash watched worriedly as Mary-Lynnette started moaning. He heard her mutter, "No!" Having had enough of standing there helpless, he decided perhaps he should butt in on her dreams- but from a safe distance incase she woke up in a shin kicking mood.
Ash entered her nightmares. To his horror, he saw Mary-Lynnette crying over his corpse. He couldn't take any more.
Mare? He went up slowly to her and squeezed her shoulder.
She looked up at him sobbing. I won't let you die…
Mare- I'm safe, you saved me. This is a nightmare.
Mary-Lynnette stirred and ran to him, giving him the tightest hug he had ever had from her. Thank God! I was afraid that me saving you was a dream- this felt so real.
Ash looked down at his lifeless body, shuddering. Can you wake up now- I'm not used to seeing myself dead.
Um… yeah.
Ash jolted back into his body as Mary-Lynnette rose, groaning at being awake.
"I'll…er… I'll just go then, shall I?" He said, trying not to provoke her into a shin kicking fit.
Mary-Lynnette looked at him for a minute, grinning as she saw him for the first time in his idea of nightwear. He was sitting there in his boxer shorts.
"You know, I think I finally appreciate how FIT you are." She blushed, putting her hand over her mouth. She really didn't know what had gotten into her.
Ash smirked, but luckily for him, Mary-Lynnette missed it.
"Um…I think I… I need you to stay in here- in case I have any nightmares."
"I'll just sleep on the floor shall I?" Ash asked in an attempt to appear noble.
"No. I wouldn't…er…want you to be…uncomfortable. You can sleep next to me." She looked at him. "No funny business though."
Ash mocked hurt. "Who me?"
"Yes you." She patted the bed space next to her. "Come on then."
Mary-Lynnette snuggled up to him enjoying the warmth radiating from his body. They both fell asleep quickly, breathing softly.
Elsewhere in the mansion, a clock struck midnight...
Alexa looked into her crystal. "I think now's the perfect time…" She called softly into her ball. "Ash… I need you again."
She watched as Ash struggled mentally against her, and then smiled as his face became blank.
"Excellent." She crooned. "I want you to come to me. Now."
Ash sat up stealthily from the bed, leaving Mary-Lynnette sleeping softly.
He opened the door without a sound and crept outside the front of the mansion, his face impassive.
"Mr Ash sir?"
Alexa knew from watching Ash that his vampire was called Nilsson.
"Just stretching my legs, Nilsson." She crooned.
"Just stretching my legs, Nilsson." Ash replied casually.
To Alexa's delight, Ash reached her lair in no time, without any further distractions.
"You're good…" She murmured throatily, stroking his face and his wonderfully soft ash blonde hair. "Very good…"
She held up the vial of potion. "Drink this…"
Ash took it without a pause, his face emotionless.
"Drink all of it."
Ash drunk it all, shuddering despite being under Alexa's control.
Alexa commanded Ash to go back to the mansion, satisfied that her plan would work.
Mary-Lynnette stirred and sat up slowly. She wasn't exactly a morning person. She smiled as she saw Ash sitting in a chair, watching her.
"Morning." He said falsely cheerful.
Mary-Lynnette smirked. "I wonder what's got you all cheerful…"
Ash sneezed.
"Are you alright?"
"Must be a bit of dus…" He sneezed again, cutting himself off short.
Mary-Lynnette rose out of bed, worried. On closer inspection Ash's eyes were red rimmed.
"I'm fine…" He said, backing away from her.
"Let me be the judge of that." Mary-Lynnette felt his forehead with her hand. "You're burning up!"
"I-I can't be. Vampires don't get diseases remem…" He sentence was cut short as he passed out and hit the floor with a thud.
"Poppy!" Mary-Lynnette screamed.
Alexa looked in her crystal ball, laughing fit to burst. "That's it… spread the virus I created… especially for vampires. It only affects vampires, but that won't be a problem. After all, the head of Circle Daybreak happens to be a vampire." She laughed. "And only I have the antidote. The perfect plan! I'll give Ash the antidote later. I want him."
She watched as Poppy and Mary-Lynnette managed to lift the limp Ash into the bed, laughing as Ash lay there, moaning and tossing feverishly.
Man, I looove beating Ash up! Hee hee!
Jinxed4Ever- Screen chapter appears…
Angie Kirk- Bad guy strikes again. Mwah ha ha ha!
Strekoza- Glad you liked the petrol idea in chapter 4- I hope you like this chapter too!
Undeveloped Story- Glad to see Hunter is being given walks… there was a bit more romantic interaction in this chapter. I'll probably give them more later. Don't be afraid to post your song fic!