Disclaimer: I don't own characters, places, or black blood.
Special Thanks to: Crystal King for his proof reading and help to make sure the chapters sounded alright before i posted. My Sis (aka fearisbutfearitself) for getting me to post my writings on here. My friend Omar for the flower and tag "Romantic Idea". To everyone who has read and reviewed.
_

It didn't take long for Alanna and Baron arrive back in Tortall with the two injured lovers. They decided to travel through the night, knowing Numair and Daine needed help. It was about mid-day when Alanna and Baron stormed into Queen Thayet's castle calling for the healers. Hours passed, and the stars began to appear. The healers had been working on healing Numair's hands. They were burned severely using "Black Blood". Daine on the other hand only had cut to be healed, but she was in a deep sleep. The healer didn't know why, but kept a close eye on her.

The next morning Numair had wakened, seeing Baron sitting beside the bed. "Where's Daine? Where is my Magelet?" Numair requested. Baron sighed and pointed to the bed over by the window. "Baron what's wrong with her?" Numair asked.

"We're not sure Numair. She only had a few cuts and they were healed, but she been sleeping for two days now." Baron said looking at the floor. "I think the trauma with Auguste has hurt her more than we realized. Numair and Baron stare at Daine. Numair thought to himself 'I should have fought harder. I should have taken her away long before now. What happens if I lose my Magelet?'

Numair move to get off the cot to go sit near Daine, when Baron stopped him. "Baron," said Numair, "Move, I'm going to be near her. She needs me; I may be the only one who can help her wake up."

Baron replied, "Numair, you need to heal just like she does. Lay back down and rest."

"Get out of my way Baron. I never told you how to act with Alanna. So don't tell me how to act with Daine." Numair answered with anger in his voice. Baron left the room mumbling 'I'm going to go hassle the trainees with Sarge.' Numair shook his head and went to Daine. He held her hand in his and kissed it gently. "Magelet, I'm sorry. Don't leave me alone in this world." Numair said.

A few hours passed when Numair woke up to screaming. "He's not dead! You're lying, he's not dead!" shouted Daine. Healers started running in the infirmary wanting to use sedatives to calm her down, but Numair wouldn't let them.

He sat on the bed beside her holding Daine close. "Daine, my love, it's okay I'm here. I'm not dead, look at me Magelet." Numair said.

Daine asked, "Numair…is it really you?"

Numair replied calmly, "Shh… rest Magelet. I'll be here while you sleep." Daine nodded, and curled up against Numair. Within minutes Daine was steadily sleeping. Numair held her for at least an hour before getting up to leave for the market outside the castle's gate. He searched throughout the entire market search for a black/purple rose. He was about to give up his search when he came to the last flower stall that had Daine's favorite flower. It was almost evening when Numair came back with the flower. He went back to Daine's side and laid the rose beside her pillow. He left to go send word back to the keeper of his tower to prepare room for Daine.

Later in the day Daine woke up hearing the bells telling everyone it was time for dinner. Daine looked around for Numair when she noticed the gothic rose beside her pillow. She picked it up and read the tag that was attached. 'Hate to leave you, but will see soon Preciosa (Precious). ~Numair'

Arisa:Hope you all enjoyed the story. I have two poems posted as well. I have no idea when I will post again. Thanks to everyone who has helped and R&R!