Legend of the Wolf Demon
By SugarHighNutcase
Yes, yes, I know. I love cliffies. So sorry I kept you all in suspense for so long. Finals, y'know? But anyway, here's the next chapter. Please review!
Chapter 7
Will gaped at the girl above him. How did she know his name? Since when could she speak English? Feeling very confused, and at a loss for words, Will merely stared as she turned to the wolves. She glared at them, communicating through her eyes. Finally, they turned around and left.
She turned back to the stunned man and smiled. "Well, then." Seeing Will make no move to get up, she plopped down beside him, grinning. "Let's talk, shall we?"
He said nothing, so she went on. "I hear your Elizabeth has, erm, fallen ill."
At this, Will found his voice, and with it came his anger. "Fallen ill? Don't you mean she's dying? After all, you stabbed her!" He was on his feet now, fuming. The girl winced visibly and stood.
"Yes. But that was before."
"Before?" Will asked incredulously. She began walking slowly away from him. "Where are you going?" he demanded.
"I want to walk along the waterfall. Coming?"
Will glared after her, but followed anyway. They were silent until she spoke up. "I'm very sorry about Elizabeth. I didn't mean to stab her." Seeing Will's furious look, she smiled. "Alright, I did mean to, but I hadn't known who you were. I thought-" She bit her lip. "I thought you were someone else. I was confused, and I was wrong. I'm sorry."
She was silent, apparently waiting for him to speak, but Will said nothing.
"I know how to heal her. If you want, I can show you."
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Will raced back to the ship as fast as his legs would allow him. He needed to get to Elizabeth before it was too late. He had to hurry.
Reaching shore, he waded out to the ship, splashing noisily. He was soaked and shivering, but he paid no mind. He had to get to Elizabeth.
Once on board, he ran straight to her room, passing Jack on the way, who asked where he'd gone. Will didn't bother replying that it was Jack who'd left him, but instead quickened his pace. Reaching Elizabeth's room, he flung open the door.
Gibbs looked up from his seat beside her bed.
"I know how to help Elizabeth," Will said.
Quick Author's Note: I'm leaving for Brazil next week. I'll be gone for five weeks, and I don't know if or when I'll have computer access, let alone Internet access. If you don't get an update for five weeks, I'm terribly sorry. When I do get back, I plan on updating much more often! Thanks to everyone who's been reviewing so far! Keep it up, guys!
