Author's Note: In this chapter there is going to be a few time lapses. Just like little clips of scenes in the story. This chapter is a little short but I needed it to be. I also am running a little bit behind on length of chapters and so I am estimating probably another 8, 9 or 10 chapters to go instead of my previous estimated 7. Anyways, reviewer responses!

Penguin Pop- Yes, I finally updated and this chapter I posted even sooner. Yeah! I'm glad you liked the last chapter and I hope you think this chapter was just as exciting as the last. I'm glad you anxious for more and thanks for reviewing!

Chibi-Kari- Well, something big is going to happen but you have free reign to guess what it is. I won't laugh, I promise. Any guess is better than none. Anyways, I like it when people guess, even if it's wrong because it lets me know they are into the story. But don't' get me wrong; I know you're into the story even if you don't guess. Anyways, I'll stop rambling and get on to thanking you for your review…so thank-you and I hope you enjoy the next chapter!

Blue-Blade-Liger- Its o.k. that you didn't review earlier! I don't mind. I'm glad that you like my story though and I really hope I can continue to make it fun for you to read! Thank-you for your review and I hope that you enjoy the next chapter! I especially liked writing this one!

LightningAurora- Thanks for reviewing once again! I'm glad you picked up on a few more hints, I've added a lot but it is kind of hard to guess at the ending. This chapter was sad to write. I guess I was just thinking about being in Hilary's situation and that would be heart-breaking…Anyways, I hope you like this next chapter!

twincharm- It's o.k., I didn't take any offense! I've read some of your fics and haven't noticed that we share the same scenes, but I'll have to go through them again to see. Anyways, you are defiantly right about the swans. They are a…symbol of sorts for the end. Thank-you for reviewing and I hope you enjoy this chapter!

knowlee- Yes, it is very interesting! It will get more so every chapter. Thank-you for your review and I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Mrs. Sumpter- I'm really sorry about your friend's dad. That made me sad. I'm glad though that the last chapter cheered you up. I'm glad that the last chapter cleared up your understanding a bit better. Not to worry, everything will be revealed in time. By the end you will understand what is going on. Anyways, thank-you for your review (even though you were sad) and hope you like this chapter!

Hutchy- Well, yeah you're right about the first sign of madness thing, but it really was just Hilary talking to herself. Or a part of Hilary talking to the other part. I think though, that if you were going through what Hilary was then you would be hearing voices as well. Thanks for your review and hope you like this chapter!

Beaten But Not Broken- Well…keep trying to guess. Though you were closer before, but I will tell you that the blue thread was stitches. It isn't Alzheimer's, but I did research on how a person would act in Hilary's situation and…well, it will be hard to guess exactly what's wrong with her. Anyways, I'm actually younger than you guessed. 13 years old I am (14 on April 7th). Hope you like the next chapter and thanks for reviewing!

Chikoro- Actually, good guess! Close, very close, and you do have one thing right, though I won't tell you what it is. I'm mean, but it would ruin the story. Thanks for reviewing and I hope you like this chapter! Keep guessing!

Goddess-Hope- It took me a little longer than expected to update but oh, well. I'm glad I inspired you though. Thank-you for the review and I hope you like this next chapter!

Eralda- Don't worry you'll get what is wrong with Hilary at the end and everything will be clear. Kai will have his moment with her in the next like…8 or 9 chapters. It might be a while though and it will get worse before it gets better. It's o.k., you don't sound rude. Anyways, thank-you for the review and I hope you enjoy the next chapter!

Nubia- Keep guessing! You're close though. It took a little longer than expected to update but I did as fast as I could and I'm happy with the results soo…thanks for reviewing and I hope you enjoy this next chapter!

Fantasia-Spirit- It's o.k. that you didn't review before. I don't mind and I defiantly don't hate your guts for it! It's o.k. to guess and be wrong, I've had a lot of close guesses, but no one's been right yet! I'm glad you like the story and I hope that you enjoy the next chapter! Thanks for reviewing!

Kimkizna- Thank-you very much for reviewing all of the chapters! It's great to see such a committed reviewer1 I hope you like the next chapter and I'm glad you liked all of the chapters before this one!

ASHLEY- Thanks for the review and I'm glad you like the story so far! Your guess is close, but not completely correct. It's o.k. though, what is wrong with Hilary will be very hard to guess. Anyways, I'm glad you like Heaven's Call so far and I hope you enjoy this chapter!

kami's right hand girl- You're guess is close and keep guessing! Thank-you for the review and I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Random Reviewer- Thank-you for your review and I'm glad you like my writing style. Yes, I could understand how people with short attention spans could not concentrate on my style of writing. It is rather…descriptive. Anyways, I hope you like this next chapter!

Heaven's Call

Be Strong/Questions …

Faith, it can lift you up

And we've got enough

To make a new beginning

2 weeks later…

The footsteps that touched the ground were soft but the pace their owner executed was with harsh quickness. They seemed to echo with depravity of lost dreams and a cool bitterness, like their owner from whom these emotions radiated from. Usually, those were the only emotions you could sense from him, but today his actions hinted at distraction, self-anger and confusion.

As Kai walked, the trees seemed to whisper in the wind after he passed. Secrets, that he would never learn, but sinister enough to give him a light covering a goose bumps on his arms. He eyed the path behind him and abruptly took a moss-covered side path through the trees that led to the lake in the park. Kai pushed the small birch saplings away in a desperate attempt to get away from the whispering trees that seemed to follow him, analyzing his every move. His mind eased with relief as he spotted the sparkling waters of the lake. It shone with the white brilliance of the moon and Kai could not help but remember the same shimmering beauty that shone in ruby orbs.

It seems like forever ago...

Kai's eyes closed to the point where only a glint of crimson light emitted from them and his breathing slowed to a shallow wisp of life. His mind relaxed into a pool of unprotected thoughts, reflecting the sweet dreams of frozen feelings. His whole being melted into spirit and so he concentrated on one thing. This was when he could wonder on things in safety, he could now-

A small sound erupted in the back of his protected thoughts, like a miniature explosion. A gasp, whispered scream or oath. Kai's eyes opened fully again and shifted toward a bend in the beach, the view blocked by trees, where the noise had emitted from. He slowly turned and stared into the darkness of the trees. He could just make out a glimmer of moonlight from in between them. His foot moved forward, stealthily as he once again heard the tiny gasp. He felt slightly irritated to be once again among the whispering trees but continued, despite his feeling of misgivings. Kai's curiosity outweighed his suspicion of being watched and the theory was soon forgotten as he neared the edge of the lake once again. His eyes widened despite himself and his heart lurched.

On the beach lay Hilary. The familiarity of her caressed his heart with tendrils of warmth. Her beautiful chocolate hair shone in the moonlight and her skin glowed white, like polished ivory. But Hilary's eyes were screwed tight with pain and tiny beads of sweat slid down her face and decorated the skin revealed on her chest. Her hands clutched at the sand blindly as a groan from deep inside her came forth.

Kai watched her with the mixed desire to run to her or walk away tearing his heart in two. He restrained himself and watched as Hilary knelt in the sand in obvious pain and then, suddenly her tiny gasps stopped. Her eyes opened and she collapsed in exhaustion, her shoulders heaving as she panted. Minutes later she staggered to her feet, clutching at the broken limb of an oak for support. Her panting was so loud Kai could clearly hear it even though he was yards away from her trembling form.

Hilary's trembling legs moved forward slowly and she cried out as she fell again to the ground. Her hands clutched wildly at her head, as though it was going to explode and she gasped in pain. Kai's knuckles had turned white from the force of his grip on a nearby tree trunk, though without his notice. His eyes were fixed on the stumblings of the brunette girl as she slowly made her way to the path leading away from the lake. Hilary had gritted her teeth in determination and her shaking hand remained in her hair. Her steps to the path were disoriented as if she didn't know where she was going.

"So…dizzy…dizzy."

The pathetic sound of her voice brought Kai near to the edge, but his pride held him in place. His crimson orbs never left her though and his spirit fled to her side, supporting her trembling limbs, kissing her sweat-covered face and reassuring her confused stumblings. Soon she traveled out of his sight as her back, again disappeared into the darkness, like it did once before. Lips slightly parted in confusion and slight shock, Kai stared after her. The trees had started to whisper again, the words eluding him and passing by deaf ears. The silent darkness of the night brought no answers to the questions hovering in his mind and Kai turned and once again headed for the shore of the moonlit lake.

2 weeks later…

Her head pounded, like some far off drums of war. She screwed her eyes shut, trying to shut out the pain that raided her head. Tiny gasps of misery escaped her tightly shut mouth.

It'll pass...It'll pass...It has before, it will now...

The thought echoed around Hilary's head and she concentrated on it, saying it over and over, like a twisted lullaby of pain. Her hope wrapped itself around the words and clung on tightly. She fell to the carpet and her hands grabbed a fistful of pillow, as if trying to anchor herself to the ground. She threw back her head, readying herself to give in and howl in sorrow when…the pain that hammered her head stopped.

Hilary blinked, getting used to the hollow feeling of numb pain the powerful headache had left behind. Her foot moved to support her weight as she pulled herself shakily toward the pastel couch meters away. Sweat bloomed on her brow as she crept toward her destination. Hilary's concentration was so intense she missed the squeak of the door hinges on the door to the house and the soft footsteps that fell on the carpet in the hallway. She froze as a whispered apology met her ears.

"I'm sorry Hilary…I'm so, sorry…"

Hilary turned to the terrible sorrow of her mother's eyes and uttered a soft curse under her breath at the tears that threatened to rise. In one swift movement her mother had embraced her and they lay together on the soft carpet. Hilary bit her lip fiercely as she felt the violent shaking of her mother's shoulders as silent tears coursed down her face. Her mother's hands clutched at her back and held her close, like her hands were the only thing that kept Hilary from death itself. Hilary clung back, weeping despite her misgivings. Her mothers voice kept up it's murmuring past Hilary's ear.

"I'm sorry…I can't- so sorry…Oh God, save us…"

Hilary whispered back "Mom, you have to be strong. If not for yourself then for me. In the end there is still good. There is still life. You have to remember and stay strong…stay strong."

Her mother's sobs became strangled as she tried to muffle the sound of her sorrow. Hilary grabbed her mother's shoulders and pushed her back so she could meet eye to eye. Her mind struggled franticly for words of comfort.

"Have faith…have faith for a new beginning, for another chance, for new life. It's like…a bridge…you don't know what's at the other end, but you have got to have faith, mom. Be strong. I want you to stop mourning…for me."

"I'm…just so lost, baby. I don't know what to do. But- I love you and I'll stop crying. I just hate to see you in pain and not being able to do anything. Mothers are supposed to be able to help. I'm trying…I'm trying…"

"I know, mom. I know…

Fresh tears bloomed from both of their eyes and once again they pulled each other into an inseparable embrace. Their cries and tears echoed each others misery and descended into a harmony of pain. Hilary pushed her mother back once more to look in her eyes that were themirror imageof her own.

"Mom, there's something I need to do. One thing I need to do before…"

"...I understand…"

Author's note:I think this chapter is sad. And sorry abou the reviewere responses. They were kind of...offish. Anyways, hope you liked this chapter! R&R!