I am sooooo sorry I have not updated in a really loooong time. I know! Well, see if you like this one…-eyes dart around for Wit- Good, not here…growl…

Chapter Seven

I am sorry

I watched Jason vanish into the crowd, going after my father. He pushed people out of the way as Jen tugged me into the hotel.

"Just come back. Just come back to me!" I shouted, tears running down my face. Jason looked back once and saluted, vanishing into the crowd. I stepped with Jen when her hand closed hard around mine. I looked up and saw Rush walking towards me. I managed to muster enough nerve to stand up to him.

"What do you want?" I growled, tears still running down my cheeks. He smirked and reached for my arm when I slapped it away.

"I'll ask you again, what do you want?"

"I want to help find your father."

"Bull." I snapped, turning away. His hand shot out and Jen was there, stepping in the way.

"Back off Rush. We don't want your help."

"Oh…I think you will after what you've heard what I have to say." He smirked, walking away. I spun around, eyes searching for him.

"Rush? Rush! Rush, wait!" I ran after him and rested my hand on his shoulder. He looked over to me and nodded, taking my wrist gently. Jen and Alex started to follow me when I told them to stop.

"I need to do this alone." I said, following Rush up the stairs. Jen clasped her hands together and Alex said a quick prayer for me.

Rush walked up the stairs until we reached the 10th floor. He pulled out his keys and opened the door. He let me walk in first and I sat down on the bed, wincing at the memory. Rush moved to sit next to me when the other girl walked in.

"Rush baby, who is this?" she asked sweetly, locking her gaze with mine.

"She's just a friend, that is all Candy." Candy, now I notice she is a vampire, nods and walks out of the room. Rush looks back to me, and then sighs.

"I have to admit…I am very sorry."

"Sorry for what?" I ask, backing up to stand on my feet. He looks up to me with a solemn expression on his face. He stands slowly to his feet and walks over to me. He gently sets his hands on my shoulder and I whimper.

"What are you going to do?" I beg, looking into his dull gray eyes. He lowered his cool lips to my neck and sent shivers down my spine. I wanted to pull away, but there was pain deep in those eyes of his. He was hurting himself in order to help me. But a single name screamed in my head.

"…Jason…" I breathed, feeling Rush's fangs dig into my throat. I closed my eyes and wrapped my arms around Rush's neck, pulling him against me. I lifted my head to give him better access to my neck. Pain kept shooting through my body, but I didn't fight. I wanted to be able to help…needed to help. Jason and my father are the only things I have left in this twisted world of mine. The door suddenly snapped open and Rush lifted his head, trickles of blood running down his chin.

"Dani!" Alex shouted. I smiled weakly and closed my eyes, lurching forward. Rush caught me and Jen snapped her fist into his face.

"How dare you do that to her!" she shouted, taking me away from Rush.

"No…please…let him finish…I want to help…please…" I grabbed Rush's arm as tight as I could manage. Jen took me away as Alex sat down with Rush.

"No…RUSH!" I shouted, tears falling from my eyes as I struggled in Jen's arms.

"No, Dani. What about Jason, what will he think!" Jen shouted, I stopped struggling and fell to my knees, crying into my hands.

"I just want to be able to help. I feel so useless!" I cried as Jen wrapped her arms around me. I pulled away and ran down the stairs and out into the street. I felt rain run down neck as people moved to get out of the rain. I ran until I came to a park. I sat down on the wet bench and cried hard. The rain poured down heavily as my tears ran.

"Why…why me?" I asked, looking up. "Why can I not help! Why wont anyone help me!" I stood to my feet and looked into the sky. "Why can I not help those who are dear to me?" I asked softly.

"Dani?" I spun around at my name and saw Jason with his hand over his right side. Blood ran from the wounds across his cheeks as he stepped forward. He suddenly fell to his knees and I cried out. I ran forward when someone grabbed me from behind. I struggled in their arms as they blindfolded me and tied my hands behind my back.

"JASON!" I cried desperately as the blindfold tightened around my eyes. Someone then hit the back of my head and I fell into unconsciousness. The last thing I remembered was Jason bright eyes turning dull from pain.

I woke up slowly, only seeing darkness. I lifted my head and tried to look around, but there was darkness everywhere.

"Sorry about this, young Dani. But you are a necessary asset."

"Asset for what? And how do you know my name?" I asked. A finger was suddenly pressed gently on my lips to silence me.

"Now, now Dani. Too many questions. You'll find out soon enough. Don't you worry. Jason will be heartbroken though." My head jerked up at the sound of his name.

"Jason! What have you done with him, is he alright, if you hurt him…?"

"Silence mortal scum!" I was slapped across the cheek and I squeaked in surprise.

"Mortal…? No, you're a vampire…aren't you?" I asked, looking in the direction of his voice.

"I hate perceptive brats like you." He growled, moving away from me. I ran my tongue down the inside of my cheek and tasted iron. I growled and lifted my head again. I then suddenly realized something.

"That voice…" I began, finally putting two and two together. "…You're Mr. Trueheart. Damnit, what do you want with me!" there came no answer. "Damn you, answer me!" I shouted. Still no answer. I sighed and dropped my head; feeling tears run down my cheek. Where had I gone wrong? I asked myself, lifting my head again. I struggled with the bonds over my wrists. Pain shot through my arms and I cried out in pain. I then bit my cheek and struggled even more.

"Damnit!" I cursed, relaxing my hands. The ropes loosened and my head shot up, a smirk across my face. I let the ropes slide from my raw wrists and I bent over, untying my ankles. I then untied my blindfold and blinked a couple times before my eyes adjusted to the dark. I gasped, seeing Carson tied to a chair, blood running from his mouth. I ran over and untied him. He moaned and his eyes fluttered open.

"Dani…? Shit, you shouldn't be here!" he said, placing his hands on my shoulders.

"What happened to Jason and my dad?" Carson had grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the door.

"My dad captured your dad and attacked Jason when he got too close. My dad is a vampire, as am I." Carson said, turning to me. I nodded and tightened my hand over his.

"You'll get me out, I don't doubt you." I said, looking to the door. He nodded and opened the door, looking around. He then tugged on my hand when he suddenly shoved me backwards.

"Out the window, NOW!" He shouted to me as Mr. Trueheart stepped in.

"If you want Carson to live, you will stay where you are."

"Go, it is the only way! You're father is in this building, find him and let him go!" Carson tackled his father to the ground as I ran to the window. I climbed out and looked back, seeing Carson tossed into a wall.

"Carson!"

"Go now!" he shouted, waving me on. I felt tears in my eyes as I closed them and climbed out the window. I heard Carson scream in pain, then only silence. Guilt filled my heart as I ran around the building. I found a back door and opened it quietly, stepping inside. I closed the door behind me and looked around. I heard someone talking to another person. The second person was my dad. I waited until I heard the first person walk away before I walked into the room. My dad looked up and I smiled, running over.

"I found you, are you alright?" I asked. He nodded and I stood to my feet. I saw his eyes widen and I looked over my shoulder to see a man with a billy club in his hands. I smirked and watched the man charge me. I clenched my fists and shifted to the balls of my feet. He came at me with wide swings and I dodged them all. He suddenly shifted his weight and slammed his shoulder into my chest. I fell to my butt, but was up in seconds. I swung my fist as hard as I could into the man's nose, breaking it. He stumbles back and I follow with a kick to the groin. He crumbles to his knees and I run to my dad's side. I untied his bonds and ran for the door.

We got outside and something from behind tackles me to the ground. I look up to see Mr. Trueheart in top of me. His hand moved over my neck and tightened. I gasped for breath as my dad looked around for a weapon. I slammed my elbow into his arm and broke the elbow joint. The grip loosened and I struggled to my feet. His fist pounded into my stomach as more men came out. They grabbed my dad as Mr. Trueheart kept pounding his fist into me. I fell to my knees and clutched my stomach, darkness swimming around my head. I saw Mr. Trueheart lift a pole and bring it down over my back. I was thrown into darkness and landed hard on my chest.

"Dad…" I mumbled.