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So so so sorry i did not update sooner. I got sick...yadda yadda. It sucked. So here is my next chapter. Lots of Kate and of course suspense to keep all of you in the dark for a little while longer.

Riding On The Wings Of An Angel

Chapter 3: Hallucinations?

Kate:

At first Kate felt peaceful, dreaming she was sleeping in a soft bed with warm silky covers. In her dream she wasn't alone. A small hand rested itself on her arm. She felt happy. Like… 'Like what?' Kate asked herself. 'Like before… before he died.'

Suddenly like a kick in the stomach Kate wasn't dreaming anymore. The smooth silk covers slipped away and the sting of pain covered her instead. Attempting to role over, Kate instantly regretted the action and attempted to open her eyes instead. At first they refused to obey, then they opened letting in the first blinding rays of light. In truth it wasn't that bright.

Her head pounded and her lips felt cracked and dry. But that was nothing compared to the pain shooting up her leg and in her side. Breathing slowly she wiggled her fingers. 'Good at least they still work.' Next she slowly pushed herself into a half sitting position. A moan of agonized pain escaped her lips and she tried to fight back the tears. After a few moments the pain subsided slightly and Kate went on the explore her injures.

Lifting her shirt she saw an ugly purple bruise covering the entire left side of her stomach and chest. Pressing lightly on the bruise she gasped. 'Well, that was a dumb move. Of course it is going to hurt.'

'I'm fine, I', okay. I am Kate the tough jungle girl.' Grimacing she leaning against the tree she looked down at her leg and saw the bleeding had slowed to just a trickle whenever she moved.

Kate felt weak and a bit queasy. 'No doubt from loss blood.' Reaching for her pack she fumbled with the zipper.

"Please—just—open!" Kate mumbled in frustration. Finally the zipper gave way and Kate reached into her pack for the water. Instead her hands came up with the toy plane. Holding it in her hands Kate felt a strange calm strength overcome her, along with a heart wrenching sorrow.

Clutching the plane in one hand she retrieved the bottle of water with the other, but only swallowed a little before sobs racked her body and all she could do is sit there clutching the toy plane and whispering the name of her loved one over and over again.

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Jack:

Jack felt like he was ready to scream. 'Will Sawyer EVER shut-up?' In actual fact Sawyer hadn't spoken much except for the very recent, very brief comment to piss Jack off. 'It was just to upset me. Keep your cool Jack.' But Sawyer's next comment made Jack snap.

"Shut-up!" Jack shouted, "Just be quiet for once in your miserable life." Jack glared at Sawyer then turned away in disgust when he smirked.

"Howdy, finally you answer my question." Shaking his heads causing blonde bangs to get into his eyes. "I admit, it wasn't the answer I was lookin' for, but I'm not disappointed."

"Sawyer." Jack looked at Sawyer exasperated.

Sawyer repeated the question he had asked Jack earlier. "So, you like Kate?"

Jack looked at Sawyer suspiciously. "Ya—yes, she's a…friend."

"Not as a friend, Hero. As more, you want her. Admit it." Sawyer taunted Jack.

'So this is where he was going with this.' Rolling his eyes, "She's just a friend, Sawyer"

"Whatever you say Doc. Least I know I won't have you for competition." Smirking he felt satisfied at managing to make Jack squirm. 'Not that is was that hard.'

Jack didn't even hear Sawyer's last comment. He was too wrapped up in thoughts of Kate. He knew she was in danger. He could feel it. 'Must be a doctor thing. She needs me. I know it. I can feel it, but it's not just a doctor thing.' A slight feeling of hopelessness overcame Jack as they came to a clearing with several options for directions to go in. 'Which way?' Jack thought. 'This is hopeless! …But I have to find her. I can't give up. I just can't!'

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Sawyer:

The emotions raging through Sawyer since the moment he heard Kate hadn't come back from the hike were unbearable. Instantly her knew something wasn't right. She would never NOT come back. It was just so un-Kate like.

The emotions in him were none that he had ever felt before. First off her was scared. Sawyer the tough red-neck jerk was scared. Grabbing a cigarette out of his pack he lit it never slowing down even the tiniest bit, his hands were shaking so much that he almost dropped the cigarette, a couple of minutes later he did.

"Damn." Sawyer cursed. Jack turned back at the sound of Sawyers swearing.

"Don't light the jungle on fire now. Smoking her out is probably not such a good idea." Jack's sarcasm was surprising since Sawyer himself didn't feel the usual sarcastic remarks pushing to get out.

"Yeah, whatever—smart ass." Was all Sawyer could manage. Trying to sound carefree, unfortunately it didn't come out that way. 'Why does he always have to be so condescending? Jack the jerk! The hero has an ego.' Scowling Sawyer pushed passed Jack.

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Kate:

Once Kate had gotten control of herself and the series of hiccups had passed. She managed to bandage her leg up with some spare cloth from a shirt in her backpack. Painfully and slowly Kate tried to raise herself into a standing position. She had only gone a few meters before she started to see spots and feel dizzy and sick.

"Oh, this is not good." Sitting down. "I am not going to get very far at this rate." Wiping the sweat from her face she looked around hopefully. 'Someone please come for me. Maybe Sayid or Charlie got away—but I heard screams.' Tears filled her eyes again at the thought of Sayid of Charlie being killed by a polar bear or whatever else was chasing them. 'Please be okay!'

Thinking of Sayid and Charlie helped take her mind off the pain but it didn't stop her head from spinning. Things started to become distorted and take on different shapes. 'Oh, please don't let me start to hallucinate. Being hurt is bad enough.'

Closing her eyes she rested her head in her hands. 'Jack please come for me. Please…someone??'

"Are you okay?" A childish voice spoke. The timid worry appearent.

Kate's head jerked up, heart pounded. Looking around she saw no one. "Hello?" 'Okay, now I am losing it.'

Eyes lids feeling heavy she closed them. Wiping her hand across he clammy forehead, she put her head back in her hands. 'I am okay, I was just dreaming… I am okay.'

Then she heard the voice again. Crystal clear, right next to her ear. It was in a childish singsong tone. Not daring to open her eyes she listened with every sense. She knew that voice. She knew the warm breath on her cheek. A breath she never thought she'd feel again.

Fiddling with the toy plane still in her hand, she didn't dare open her eyes. If this was a dream or some kind of hallucination, she didn't want it to end.

She'd give anything to hear that soft voice speak once more. "Are you awake?" It whispered.

'Yes!' Kate thought, 'But don't leave!'

She felt a sweaty hand on her arm; startled Kate's eyes flew open. 'How could a dream feel so real?' Looking around Kate saw she was alone.

"I asked you not to leave." Kate spoke to the jungle. "Why did you have to leave?" The anguish in her voice was apparent, but no one was there to hear it. Grief swept over Kate and she hugged the toy plane to her chest. "Why did you have to go?"

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Question: Okay so i may have stolen this idea from some other brilliant writter here at , please don't kill me. It was just such a good idea. So the question for this chapter is...

Who is the person that Kate is hearing/ feeling and greiving over??? Yes i know..The million dollar question. I already know the answer, but you guys won't know for a chapter or so more. Evil Cackle Now the person(s) that guess correctly/ the winner(s) will get a awsome prize... well maybe not, but they will be the winner(s). shugs

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