Jake was lost in deep thoughts of his sister for about the next hour. At least it kept his mind off of the pain and drain. He knew they were getting close. He felt his heart start to race. His apprehension was cut off by that familiar pain like his body was having a war with itself.

He started wheezing. He fell, his face turned red. He struggled for breath.

Will heard the noise and dashed towards him. In an instant he was on his knees beside Jake.

"Jake? Jake, say something. Jake talk now!" Jake crouched over gagging relentlessly Will moved with him gently rubbing his back. Jake wanted to die. This feeling was making him sweat and go hot and cold.

Finally Will saw blood drip from Jake's mouth. Will touched it barely with his fingertip. Will fell back against a tree in utter shock and fear, leaving his brother still struggling on the ground.

Dr. Opper ran up to Jake. He carefully lifted his head up and spoke calming words. Eventually Jake could breathe again but the bout did nothing to help his energy level.

The doctor spoke, "That's it Jake just breathe slowly. Will I need your help with him."

Will was still leaning on his tree looking somewhat bitter. "Will, look at me!"

Will did so. "Will your brother needs you." Will made his way to the other men and put his hand on his brother's head. He was burning up but he was shivering. "Oh, Jakob, what's happening to you?" Jake lay his head in Will's lap.

The doctor was in complete control, "Will we need to get him inside somewhere. We have to find some form of shelter."

Jake tried to lift his head but failed miserably, "No! We have to find Anjelika. Will you promised, we have to. She's waiting. Will don't make me leave her alone!"

Will stroked Jake's head comfortingly, "Shhh, Jake calm down. You're sick, just calm down. I'm going to take care of you I promise."

"But Will Anjelika—oh God it hurts so bad."

These crumbled any wall that Will had built up around his heart. "Nothing will happen to you while I'm here. I'll handle you and Anjelika. I'll take care of everything."

They spotted a near by cave and carried Jake inside. The doctor sat outside for a while. Will just stayed close to Jake trying to decide what to do. Jake was lying awkwardly on the ground of the cave. Will had a small fire going.

"Will?" "What is it?"

"I'm dying aren't I?"

Will didn't move, 'how can he say that? That can't happen. Doesn't he know he can't leave me.'

Will grasped Jake's hand, "Now you listen to me. You're not going to die because I'm not going to let you. Do you understand?"

Jake nodded weakly. Will heard the doctor moving around outside.

"Jake I'll be right back." He still hesitated to leave him. Jake smiled at this, "Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere."

Will went outside to see the doctor leaving.

"Hey! Where do you think you're going?"

Dr. Opper turned, "Home. It's obvious Jake can't help and you could care less about Anjelika and Jeager."

Will was taken aback. "Don't presume to know me. You have know idea what I'm--. Wait why do you care so much?"

The doctor hung his head. "I care because…you see Jeager is my son. He was touched by magic when he was ten. He was hurt, in an accident and he would've died but my wife, against my wishes, took him into the forest. I don't know what happened but when they came back he was fine. Not even a scar."

"How could you not have said something? This was all about your son."

"I would die for him but now it's too late."

"Wait. Look You're right Jake can't come along to help and I won't leave him alone. I need you to stay with him and I'll go get Jeager and Anjelika by myself."

Dr. Opper shook his head, "Will it's far too dangerous."

"If you go then your son will die, and Anjelika and my brother, and probably the entire village just to start. Please." Will was desperate.

Without a word the doctor walked back into the cave.

Will breathed a relieved sigh. He followed the doctor and took a look at Jake. He knew his brother wasn't going to like his plan.

Authors Note: I'm sorry it took so long to update, rough week. Anyway here it is yes I know it's short. Now about the ending will I go for a happy one or bring everybody down?