Chapter Four---Bleed the Dream

A scream shattered the quiet night and Dante felt the pure terror in the small voice that carried to his room. It wasn't one of surprise or alarm. It was one of pure terror, the kind that sends chills down your spine because of the helpless edge to it, the kind that told you it was too late. Too late.

Suddenly, uncertain fear seized his heart as he looked around and found Cale to be gone. Bolting out of bed, he raced around the house, frantically searching for his baby brother. The only family he had left.

"Cale!" Desperation coated his voice as tears stung the back of his eyes when he failed in finding the silver haired boy.

"Dante? Dante!" Hesistant relief flooded his veins as he followed the voice outside and found the boy standing at the top of the hill, staring out into the ocean, eyes closed, sweat pouring down his small body.

"Cale! Cale, I'm here, its ok..." Dante grabbed the boy and held him close, but those emerald eyes didn't open.

"Dante! Where are you! Dante! No! Get away! Get away!" Cale struggled against his brothers hold but soon he was swept out of Dante's arms by Matron as he continued to scream.

"No! I want Dante! Go away! Leave me alone!" Cale's struggles soon turned violent as Matron carried the boy away from the sight of the others that crowed around.

"Dante!" His pitiful voice tore Dante's heart in two as Matron took him inside.

"Cale! Cale, I'm here! I'm right here!" It seemed as if Cale heard him because his violent flailings calmed and his eyes opened.

"Dante, don't leave me...please don't let her get me..." Cale disappeared inside, Matron's quiet whispers lulling him into a calm sleep, frightened and confused jade eyes easing closed. Dante ran around to the open window and watched protectively as his brother fell into a peaceful sleep. For the moment.

"I'm right here."

You're right here,

little boy,

you're right here

Spill your promises

spill the fear

it's ok

because your right here

Swear you'll save him

Swear you'll never leave

Make your promise now

You won't be near tomorrow

Little boy, you won't be near

He won't wake tomorrow,

He was never here.

A.n: Ohhhhhhh twistiness!

Sorceress Fujin:Weeee more candy -muches happily-

Jack Hanek:Yay! I'm glad I'm keeping you interested and I luvvies meh Muse! She does give me candy...and good ideas AND she lets me sit on her lap! (God, I'm such a child lol) -falls off her chair laughing-

Becca: Heheeh I love long reviews, they make me happy. Well I wrote more so no death glomp or I'll sic my Muse on you! -hids behind Sorcerss Fujin- Save me!

Jasmine: I thought that bit about Garden was true too. And I'm glad you like how I write children. So, I updated Early November, On My Own and Duality. Not bad for a days work. Now for bed. -falls asleep- lol

i Ultimate!