Legend of the Wolf Demon

By SugarHighNutcase

This chappie is for Mera Sparrow- you are my best reviewer on this fic! This one is for you!

Chapter 8

Will was, once again, making his way through the island, maneuvering through the trees with a newfound confidence. Elizabeth was in his arms, pale and sweaty but still alive. Jack was following noisily. It was completely dark out, with only the moonlight to guide them.

"So, what're we doing again?" Jack asked.

"Healing Elizabeth," Will answered shortly. Jack sighed.

"I knew that. I meant, how are we doing this? Where are we going?"

Will didn't answer, instead picking up his pace. Jack rolled his eyes and followed at a more leisurely pace.

Coming to the waterfall where he and Jack had first seen the mysterious girl, Will slowed down and waited for Jack to catch up. He watched Elizabeth's features worriedly; she was frowning in her sleep, and beads of sweat dripped from her forehead.

Hearing a thud, Will turned. A string of curses came from the trees, and Jack appeared looking disheveled. Catching his eye, Jack said in answer to the unspoken question, "Stupid tree root."

Will smirked and turned back to the waterfall. Jack came to stand beside him. "What now?"

"We have to go behind it."

"Behind- what, the waterfall?" Jack asked, but Will was already making his way to it. "Alright then." Jack followed suit.

The pounding of the rushing water was deafening. Shaking water droplets from his eyes, Will looked around to make sure Jack was still there. He was soaked, but he was there.

"We have to walk a bit more. This cave goes on for a bit, and then there's a opening. Out there, there's a stream. We need to get to the stream." Will explained. He turned and began to walk.

"Why?" Jack asked, glancing about the cave. "What's that got to do with anything?"

"The dagger the girl used was poisoned by that stream. The stream turns to a deadly poison by sunlight. And by moonlight, it creates the only antidote."

"Oh." Jack answered. He looked thoughtful. "Do you suppose, if we came back during the day-"

"No."

"Why not? It'd be a good defense; we could use it on our next adventure, what do you say?"

"Jack, I highly doubt there will be many more adventures for me."

"Of course there will; just because you're married-"

"Jack, stop. I can't-"

"I'm not letting you rot on the land. Alright, alright; not many. But you can't just waste away without getting into an adventure once in a while. It's in your blood, remember."

Will didn't answer. He could see a small light up ahead, meaning they were close to the opening, close to the stream, and close to saving Elizabeth.