Chapter 11

Jack opened his eyes blinking to try and clear his vision, bright sunshine was blinding him. He felt disoriented and had no idea where he was. He saw trees move past, no he was moving he realised, but on his back. He blinked again and turned his head to look towards his feet. Sayid was there carrying him on some sort of makeshift stretcher.

He looked up to see Sawyer carrying the other end by his head. Sawyer saw Jack open his eyes and looking around confused.

"Just lie still man, we're getting you off this rock"

Jack wasn't sure what he meant but had no energy to ask him about it and just closed his eyes and drifted away again.

It felt like the longest day in her life. She'd spent most of the morning in the bathroom again pacing back and forth through the small room. She'd eventually taken a bath to try and relax her tense muscles. Just a few more hours she kept telling herself. She didn't even bother to go back to the bedroom after she'd taken a bath, she still felt queasy at least if she stayed here she didn't have to run so suddenly if her stomach decided to turn on her again.

She had no idea what time it was but was getting endlessly bored and frustrated so she'd fetched a blanket and pillow from the bedroom and made a makeshift bed on the bathroom floor. Not that she expected to actually fall asleep but she was so tired lately like all her usual abundant energy were just being tapped from her by some mysterious unseen force.

She startled awake hours later when the door opened. Alex stepped in signalling for Kate to get up and keep quiet.

Kate's body was on instant alert. This was it, she thought, they had to do this now.

Alex handed her a black sweater. "Here wear this" Kate noted Alex's black pants and sweater and took the clothing gratefully. "It's cold outside" Her own blue jeans and whitish top were obviously not going to be warm enough and black always worked better for sneaking around in the dark.

A few minutes later they were ready to go, Alex had a small backpack with her that seemed to be all she was taking with her. She let the way out into the hallway. Kate held her breath as Alex unlocked the door. She opened the door soundlessly and went out first to scan the area; it was still as quiet as when she came in.

Kate quickly followed her out into another long hallway; they moved fast and only paused again at the next door. Again she quickly opened the door and when the area was clear they walked quickly to a far right side of what seemed like a giant hippodrome type room. Kate was stunned this room was at least twice the size of their hatch on the other side of the island. There were several more hallways and closed doors, Kate could only wonder what was behind those doors. She stayed behind Alex as they got to the door they'd been heading to. "This is the door out, stay with me and move fast" Alex whispered. Kate nodded

Alex went out and paused for a second before heading out north-west. Kate spotted some people walking around to the opposite side they were going; they were nearly jogging as they headed for the jungle where they'll have some cover.

"Hey you there!" They heard a man's voice call out.

Both women froze, Shit! Their eyes wide as they looked at each other.

There were some voices coming closer and they knew as soon as they were recognised it'll be all over. Kate wasn't about to be caught again. "Come!" she said and bolted, running full speed towards the tree line. Alex paused for a second before making her decision and following Kate.

As soon as the man who'd called them, saw them running in the opposite direction he shouted to the Ohters that they had a problem, he started running in their direction. Within seconds several people were running in the direction the two women just went. "It's Kate and Alex" Henry shouted. "Get them, Alive"

Kate and Alex now just ran blindly ahead they just tried to put as much distance between them and the Others. Hey could hear the Others behind them closing the distance too quickly. Alex stumbled to her knees and Kate paused next to her.

"oww, my ankle" Alex moaned. "c'mon" Kate was breathing hard as she grabbed hold of Alex's arm trying to pull her up.

"Hold it there" They were getting closer. Kate froze for a second at the voice.

"Go Kate!" Alex insisted. Kate hesitated for a split second and was about to run off again when she heard rustling and something like muffled voices all around her in the jungle.

She turned from side to side but couldn't see anything. "KATE!" She heard Alex call her name but then felt something sharp pierce the skin at her neck. Before she realised what had happened she fell to the ground shaking uncontrollably.

When Jack woke up again he was lying flat on his back with several people scouting around him, he got the idea they were all forced together in some small space. People were talking excitedly from all around him but he couldn't make out what they were talking about. He looked around for the face of a woman with freckles and dark curls.

"It's ok Jack, you're going to be ok" He heard a woman's voice. She was sitting next to him but all he could see from the shadows was her dark hair. His vision was blurry and the light was dim. He couldn't see her face. But he knew it was her.

She was here with him "Kate" he whispered, closing his eyes again relaxing as the only thing he heard above the muffled voices of the people around him was the words of a song drifting in to the dark cabin they were sitting in.

Time, sometimes the time just slips away
And your left with yesterday
Left with the memories
I, I'll always think of you and smile
And be happy for the time
I had you with me
Though we go our seperate ways
I won't forget so don't forget
the memories we've made
Please remember, please remember
I was there for you
and you were there for me
Please remember, our time together
The time was yours and mine
And we were wild and free
Please remember, please remember me
Goodbye, there's just no sadder word to say
And it's sad to walk away
with just the memories
Who's to know what might have been
We'll leave behind a life and time
We'll never know again

The plane made a sharp turn as it circled the island before disappearing into the dimming light of the day.

Sun, Jin, Charlie, Claire, Sawyer, Sayid, Eko, Hurley, Libby, Michael and Walt all stared out the small side windows at the island growing smaller and smaller in the distance.

Kate woke up in a stark white room she tried to sit up but her hands and feet were tied to the bed. Her neck stung where they shot her with something sharp.

"You're awake" She twisted her neck to see who was speaking. A man with dark hair and a white coat stood at the far side of the room he was standing at a microscope.

"Let me go you son of a bitch"

"Calm down Kate, you shouldn't get so worked up"

Kate glared at him not get worked up how was she supposed to not get worked up. "Where am I" The room looked suspiciously like a hospital room with all the medical equipment around.

"Why didn't you tell us of your condition, we would've taken even better care of you." He came towards her a syringe and small vial in his hands.

"What are you talking about?" Kate's eyes stayed on the needle. "What do you think you're doing?"

He drew the clear liquid into the syringe, held it up and tapped out the air.

Kate swallowed, she hated needles, particularly if she had no idea who was injecting her or with what she thought. She fought and pulled against the constrains around her arms and legs but there was no getting out.

"Don't worry this wont hurt you or the baby." He smiled at her.

Wait. What? Did she hear him right? "What are you talking about?" She grimaced as he pushed the needle into her arm. He looked at her shocked expression. "You didn't know?"

"Know what?" Kate was feeling more confused by the second. She had this awful feeling of dread creep up inside her. What baby was he talking about?

"You're pregnant Kate. I suppose congratulations are in order." He smiled at her and then left her alone in the small room.

Kate gasped drawing in a breath. No he must be mistaken, she was about to call him back tell him he's wrong when images of Jack came to her, lying in his arms his face inches from hers. If she closed her eyes she could almost feel him lying next to her again. Feel his warm skin against hers his lips pressed on hers. They should've just stayed in that tent that day like shed wanted to, she could see on his face that he had wanted to as well. But no duty had called they had to go save other people. But now who would save her? She heard the man's words again. You're pregnant. Pregnant? Did they really make a baby that night? That would explain her feeling so sick lately, but she never for a second suspected that was the reason.

A sob tore through her body. Oh God Jack I need you. I need you here.

Authors note:::ducks the flying tomatoes.: I know you all think I'm evil right now, but please just hang in there. I probably won't be able to update in the next week or so. I'll try to have a big chapter or two to update when I get back though.