Hey guys! Sorry about the really really long wait. I was busy rewriting chap 19 and making sure this chapter was up to scratch. I'd also like to say a special THANKYOU to Hobbeth for her wonderful beta help!

Laurelleaves-here ya go! Hope I didn't keep you waiting too long! Let me know what you think!

Lillehafrue-I think a lot of people would like to kill Corper…but they may not get the chance before…oops! Almost gave away the ending to this chapter!

Lorency- Yep, "seriously whacked" would be an understantement, and in this chapter you'll find Peter's condition reaches an all time climax. As for things turning out ok…we'll have to see…

Get pink- By saying you want things to end…is that saying something good thing or bad (when it comes to my writing) I wonder? LOL. But I think I know what you mean, the situation is coming to a close. Thanks for your review!

Thowra-angel-thanks again for your review! You might not get a chance to kick Peter…oops! I'm giving away too much again!

Sam1-why does everyone want to kick Peter? Sigh Thanks again for your review, and yes I agree, its nice to see Alan regaining some kind of awareness

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Alan had struggled for hours it seemed to regain total consciousness. But he was too weak to grasp it. Instead he could only try and hold on to what consciousness he could. He had been given strength knowing that his brother was there. And although he wasn't anymore, Alan was determined more than ever to get back to him.

Corper, who was carrying him over his shoulder, was tiring. Why, Alan did not know. Eventually he was dropped to the floor, leaning against a tree.

Corper stumbled in front of him, breathing heavily. It seemed he was struggling to stand, and even in his state, Alan could see the blood staining his trouserleg.

Alan struggled to keep his focus. His chest felt tight and sore, his body burned and the nausea was becoming overwhelming. His body wanted nothing more than to sink back into a painless darkness.

Corper seemed to notice he was looking at him, "Alan." His face broke into a smile as he fell to his knees in front of him.

Alan flinched with dread when Corper put two hands on his shoulders, "You're well again. I knew you would be, didn't I tell you?"

Alan struggled to speak, "Where…?"

Corper didn't wait for him to finish, "Not long now, son. Soon we'll be far away"

"No!" Alan managed to cry out.

Corper's face fell. "What?" he gasped.

"I don't…want…to" Alan managed out.

"But I don't understand Alan. We're family" said Corper, gently

Alan shook his head unsteadily, "No."

Corper's voice became shaky and Alan could swear he heard the faintest hint of fear. "No? But Alan…I'm your father. Nothing will take you away from me again, nothing!"

Alan couldn't find the words nor the strength to argue, but the expression he gave Corper said what he wanted it to.

Corper gasped and stumbled backwards as if he were facing a snarling dog. "You're being ungrateful Alan and that won't do" he said, the fear now evident in his voice

What happened to the Corper I knew? thought Alan as he observed the quivering man in front of him.

The daylight was so bright, it burned his retinas. Maybe if he closed his eyes, the pain would leave…

Darkness looked so welcoming. No, I can't!

"You're…not my Dad," he said, mostly to stop himself from falling asleep, "You're not half the man…he is"

Corper's fearful face turned to one of insane anger, "Half the man he is? I am more than what he will ever be! Do you hear me?" he yelled at Alan, pulling himself mere millimetres from Alan's face and holding up his gun.

Alan was truly scared now. He was helpless. He knew his body was shutting down. He couldn't feel his arms and legs. His shoulders and neck ached unbearably and if he got any hotter, he would melt. Dad, help me! he silently cried.

"We shall end it all here Alan. You and me. Together" Corper whispered into his ear, the gun at his cheek, "And we will die the same, as kindred spirits"

Despite his pain and fear, Alan managed to say, "No Corper… I'm not like you."

Corper's face twisted into a snarl, "Why is that Alan?"

"Because…I'll die with something you'll never have…"

"And what is that?"

"…Family"

Corper stopped and moved his face away, the anger written on his face turning into sudden, dreaded realisation. The man just stared at Alan, his mouth slightly open. Alan struggled to retain his gaze. They both jumped at the sound of voices crying out his name.

Dad!

"No" mumbled Corper, "No. No…no."

Alan grew scared again at Corper's display of instability.

Corper drew close to him again, a hand around the back of his neck to hold his face close, "Together Alan…together…"

Alan felt himself losing his grip on consciousness again as Corper brought the gun close to his face.

TBTBTBTBTBTBTBTB

Jeff ran through the trees. The troops had found a trail of blood leading from the side of the road. They, Jeff, John and Gordon had left Penny to look after Scott until Parker arrived and were now hot on the trail. Desperately, they called Alan's name.

Please Alan, answer me!

Soon enough, their cries were answered by a single gunshot that penetrated the silence.