Disclaimer- All recognizable characters belong to Mrs. Stephenie Meyer, whereas all new characters belong to me.

Chapter 7- Healer

I didn't know exactly where I was going. All I knew was that they had to be somewhere in town. And I knew I'd be able to smell them once I got close. I listened intently, desperate to hear their voices. I couldn't believe I hadn't known where they were going. I knew I would blame myself if something happened to either of them. I'd kill, I'd go crazy. . . They were my friends! They were the ones there for me when Annebelle forced me to kill; they were there to wipe away the blood and tears from my face. . . And I let them down because I didn't keep a damn eye on them. I kicked the bike into another gear and roared down the street. There would be hell to pay if something happened to my friends. Suddenly I heard something, it was faint but I could make out who's voice it was. Lanina's. I looked around and inhaled deeply, trying to find her scent. My eyes narrowed and I whirled around, heading to the right of me. It was a bit hard trying to control the bike on the gravel, but as soon as I saw Lanina I hopped off it and ran towards them. I winced when I heard the bike smash against the base of a tree, but figured I could always buy Travis a new one. His life was more important anyways. I brushed aside leaves and stepped into a clearing. A vampire was holding Travis against a tree, it looked like he was trying to pop his head off or something. I whipped out my knife and threw it, hitting him straight in the back. He dropped Travis and turned to me; his face was etched in anger. " How dense are you?" He sneered. " Knives don't work against our kind." I smiled and reached back, punching a vampire who was trying to sneak up on me ten feet away.

" Wait for it." I replied. A second later his eyes opened wide and he fell to the ground; his fist slammed into the cold earth.

" What did you do to me?" He rasped, trying to bite back the pain. I smirked and kicked his face. He flew into a tree, causing it to tip over. He was down for a little bit. I remembered Travis and immediately turned my attention back to him. I raced over to him, kicking a vampire who was trying to reach him out of the way. Lanina was still doing good on her own. I held his head up and looked into his eyes.

" You okay?" I asked him. He smiled weakly and nodded his head.

" Yeah, just trying to clear my head. I mean he did try to behead me with his bare fists." He replied. I nodded my head and helped him up.

" Yeah well, brush it off and start fighting." He shook his head once then fell into a fighting stance. I glanced around, seeing a vampire trying to sneak up on Lanina. I drew the gun out of his holster on my thigh and aimed directly at his chest. Squeezing the trigger, I watched the bullet travel to the vampire, then finally make contact with his chest. He held his hand to the wound and looked at me, his eyes wide. I watched as he dropped the ground; his hand still clutching his chest. " You okay?" I yelled to Lanina. She gave me a thumbs up and turned back to her fighting. There was at least ten vampires left. Getting sick of this, I just started popping anything that moved. When my clip ran empty I finally looked to see how many I'd gotten. I shook my head, not to bad. Six of the ten were down. I smiled and faced Travis; everything was turning out to be okay.

Then my world turned to slow motion. I saw the vampire I'd stabbed pull an arrow out, aiming it at Travis. I tried to push him out of the way but it was too late.

I watched in shock as Travis fell to the ground, the arrow sticking out of his chest.

" NO!" Lanina yelled and beheaded the vampire she was fighting. I just stood there in shock. I'd seen what was on that arrow before it was shot; I knew what just hit Travis.

" Dead man's blood." I whispered. " Oh my God." I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply. I could hear the venom flowing out of Travis' chest. I opened my eyes and swallowed. Lanina was holding Travis' head in her hands, repeating his name over and over. He was trying to console her, but I knew he was fading fast. The blood was strong on that arrow tip, it reeked of staleness. It was poison to our bodies. Suddenly anger surged within me. I focused my attention on the shooter and clenched my fists. Tossing my gun aside, I stormed over to him. I grabbed him by the shirt and lifted him off the ground. " You better pray I can find a way to save him. Or I swear to God I'll-" He held up his hand in annoyance. I smiled bitterly, reached up, and snapped it. He gritted his teeth in pain.

" You can save him. Mitchell has the antidote. If you agree to be his alliance, he'll hand it over to you no problem." It was my turn to grit my teeth.

" How about this? You tell Mitchell he gives me the antidote or I rip him and all his followers to pieces." He tilted his head back with laughter, which only made me that much more angry.

" How strong do you think you are?" He snarled. I growled and threw him on the ground. Then I went over to each of the vampires I'd shot and beheaded them. Their venom spilled into the earth. I wiped a tiny drop of it off my cheek then walked back over to him.

" Guess what asshole. I don't need you." And then I swung Lanina's sword, watching his head roll off his shoulders. I dropped the sword and walked over to Travis and Lanina.

" Please, Noleen you have to do something!" Lanina cried. I watched Travis' eyes flutter closed as rain began to fall from the sky. It fell down our faces, making us look like we were crying. . . How appropriate. I let out a cry and put my hands on his chest.

" Come on Trav, hang on!" I exclaimed. " You're stronger than this!" He kissed my hand and smiled.

" Kick his ass Nol, you make him suffer for me." He said softly. I shook my head fervently and wiped the rain off his face.

" No, you're going to help me kill him Travis! Come on, open your eyes damn it!" He did, and turned to Lanina.

" I love you." He whispered. " I really do. I thought I'd never get over Noleen. . . But you. . . you're just as perfect as she is. I love you." He whispered to her and kissed her deeply.

" Travis please. . . Please baby, hold. I'm begging you. Please." She cried, the rain streaming down her face. His hand dropped down to hers and he shuddered. My eyes opened wide. How was the blood affecting him like this already! I held his hand in mine and felt his face. He was getting colder than even we were.

" Travis!" I yelled. " Come on stay awake! Stay with me! I need you damn it! You're one of my best friends!" All of a sudden a warm feeling surged through me. I looked down and saw my hand glowing a faint yellow. My eyes opened wide in surprise. What the fuck was going on? I watched as the light traveled throughout his whole body. The wound from the arrow closed and his body temperature went up a few degrees, to normal. He opened his eyes and took a deep breath.

" I'm alive." He whispered. " Holy fuck what did you just do!" He yelled. I tore my hand from his and shrugged my shoulders. I really had no idea. I scooted back and looked up, letting the rain fall over me.

" You saved him." Lanina said quietly. Then threw her arms around me and hugged me tightly. " Thank you so much Noleen." I patted her back and smiled weakly.

" Yeah no problem." I whispered back to her. Biting my lip, I stood up and looked at the thick area of woods behind us. " Umm, Travis. I sorta trashed your bike trying to get to you." I said. He turned to me, his eyes blank.

" You what?" I smiled softly and chuckled.

" Well. . . It's a funny story really. . . Okay it's not. Your bike collided with a tree while I ran to save your life. I'll buy you a new one." He grinned and nodded his head.

" Yes you are."

" Geez, I just saved your life. Think you'd be a little more appreciative." I muttered. Now to find out what the hell was going on with me. And deal with that bitch who ruined my window. . .

Sorry it's so-o short. I just wanted to end it there. Thought that was a sufficent ending. I'm surprised that some of you want Bella to end up with Yuzria. Wow. I was worried people would hate him haha. Well, the next chapter will be longer I hope haha. Thanks for reading and remember to review! It makes me happy :)

Until next time,

Faith