Sorry it's been a while but it took me a while to write my parts of the chapter AKA Austin's POV. Anyways I hope you like it. As always Kimm's A/N is at the bottom well it's not really an A/N just her laughing at her own jokes :P. Just a little note she's changed her Pen Name from AusllyLOVER1 to Never-Give-Up-On-Auslly just incase anyone was confused. Onto the chapter...
Austin's POV
"Let's go everyone. The clearing is about 10 miles away. We need to get moving if we want as much time to train as we can." I shout as everyone slowly 'wakes up', we don't sleep but we do need to rest and it takes a while for us to recover. It's just before sunrise so if we get going the now and keep a good pace we should be there just after sunrise.
"Why do we need to train? We got through the gates how difficult can it be to fight a bunch of angels." One of the youngest boys says.
"I'm going to pretend you didn't ask that question so I don't rip your head off." Ethan growls.
"They might not have the same fighting skills as us but they have their own powers. We can work on basic training but until we have an angel on our side we can't train to target their specific weakness. Now let's go before we waste anymore time." I explain Ethan's rage to the slightly frightened boy.
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"Right! We need to start with the basics: control and defence. While we're training we can't afford to kill or injure each other so before you partner up we need to know our own strengths. But it's not all down to control-even a well controlled training exercise could lead to an injury or death if you don't have the right defending skills. But we'll start with the basics which is just going to consist of climbing a tree." I stand in front of the group with Ethan, Trish and Cassidy next to me. I hear mumbles of confusion throughout the group.
"The climbing helps strengthen your core, arms and legs, and as you climb you'll get to know your own strength." Trish clears up.
"Thanks Trish, now everyone pick a tree and stick to the trees at the edge of the clearing." I say and everyone starts to spread out. "One last thing- don't speed up the tree try and take it slowly. And do it three times then partner up and wait for instructions from any of us four." I gesture to Ethan, Trish and Cassidy. "Let's get going."
I pick a tree close to where I'm standing and start climbing, it's not exactly fair if I'm bossing everyone about and not doing anything myself. I take a moderate pace but even at that I'm up the tree within a minute. I pause to take in the view at the top- all I can see is the tops of the trees and if I look really closely I can see the cave where our hideout is. That's not what I want to see though. I see her every time I close my eyes but I want to see her standing in front of me. I want to feel her presence. I'm going crazy. With that thought I make my decent down the tree, avoiding branches and leaves in my way with ease. Without pausing at the bottom I make my way up the tree for the second time. Soon I have climbed up and down three times, shaking myself off I see I'm one if the last to finish and most are paired up and taking instructions from Ethan. I walk over and stand between Ethan and Trish.
"Perfect timing Austin. I was just explaining how to block an attack to the head. Would you mind being the victim?"
"Do I really have any choice?" I say sarcastically.
"I knew you'd be happy about this." Ethan replies with a massive grin on his face. "I'm just going to take some shots to your head."
I know my uncle when he says that it really means he's going to full out attack me.
He can tell I know and swiftly starts his assault- starting with a right hook which I easily dodge by just leaning back slightly but before I'm back up straight he throws another punch, I bring my hand up capturing his wrist and pushing it away from my face, his other hand moving to upper cut me. I easily block it before pushing him away from me. No sooner have I pushed him away he comes back at me, this time with a kick. I bring my hand up to black it-his leg rebounding off my arm and going back to the ground. With one final attempted kick I grab his ankle with one hand and his thigh with the other. I twist his leg making him turn his supporting foot until he has turned to face the ground, giving the leg I'm holding a slight push he easily falls to the ground.
"I really don't think I was the victim there Eth." I smirk down at him.
"No you were still the victim, you just destroyed me and my dignity." He says dusting himself off as he stands up. "So everyone you're going to start with basic deflection. That's just blocking it with your forearm and pushing away slightly."
"And remember don't throw a full out punch at someone. It's only day one." I say as everyone gets to work.
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"Right that was some good work today. We didn't have any injuries which is good. So let's get back to the cave and we'll start bright and early tomorrow." I say, it must be about an hour before sunset which gives us just enough time to get back and start building a fire for tonight.
We make it back to the cave within a few minutes and we start gathering wood for the fire. One of the older women- I think she's about 80- builds the fire as she's passed logs and sticks. Just after sunset the fire is built and lit and everyone is sitting around it.
"Ethan?" I ask, almost shyly I don't really know how he'll react to my question.
"Yeah?"
"Why did Brooke let you come here? She's your soul mate. Why would she let you just leave and go fight the angels and eventually the humans?" I never really understood the whole 'connecting' and 'soul mates' thing.
"Because she knows I've got to protect you. Soul mates understand things between each other that no one else can. She knows that you're like my family and that family look after each other." Ethan explains.
"Oh." I say quietly, almost silently. I focus my thoughts again and clear my throat. "Um...I'm going to get more wood for the fire. I'll be back in a bit." I say standing up and walking towards the trees.
"I'll come with you." Cassidy jumps up enthusiastically.
"No. Just stay with everyone else." I say before walking away into the trees. I stick to the edge of the trees, near the path. Picking up bits of logs as I go, after about 10 minutes I see a redheaded boy who's probably about 19 carrying a small brunette. Holy shit. It's her.
Ally's POV
We walk out of the room and towards the gate. Dez is about to open it when I stop him.
"Dez, we dont know where they're at? Or how to find them."
"We just go where the wind takes us."He said with a goofy smile and walked through the gate.
Dez. He is...just...Dez. I thought before I run up to catch him.
You shouted out
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up
I started to sing. Then look up at Dez and he nods telling me to countiue.
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
Cut me down
But it's you who'll have further to fall
Ghost town and haunted love
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I wont't fall
I am titanium
Stone-hard, machine gun
Firing at the ones who run
Stone-hard as bulletproof glass
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
I am titanium
"That was really good Ally" Dez said. I look at him to smile but ended up falling.
"UGH." I said as I fall to the ground.
"Ally. You Okay?" Dez said getting on his knees in front of me.
"Ummm I think so help me up." He gets up and held out his hand.
I grab it and try to get up."Ugh..No...No.. I cant get up."
"Ok." Dez said looks around.
"Umm... Help me please."
"Oh right." Dez said smiling sheepishly.
I rapped my arm around his neck as he grab my legs and lift me off the ground.
"I think if we keep walking will find a places to stay the night" I said.
Dez nodds and starts to walk.
We been walking for about an hour when I see a small fire litted in a cave.
"Dez look over there"I said.
He jogs over there and I start to feel a little light headed.
"Why are you here?" An unfamiliar voice said behind us.
Before I can see who is saying that everything turns black.
Austin's POV
I wait until they pass before turning and walking slightly behind them, still keeping to the woods.
She's enchanting, glowing. He starts to jog and when we are near the cave I emerge from the trees, standing just behind them.
"Why are you here?" I ask, directing my question at the girl but before she can answer I see her head fall heavy on her body. "Did she just pass out?" I panic rushing towards the redhead only for him to back away, holding her close to his body. Shit, I'm a vampire, they're angels. Good move Austin.
"Get away from her." The redhead growls.
"I'm sorry but it's obvious she was in pain and I'm no expert but I've had to deal with a few battle wounds in my time. Just let me help her." I say seriously. "You don't need to worry. We don't eat angels." I try to lighten the mood.
"That's not funny." He deadpans with a serious look on his face.
"I'm joking. Just let me help her and then you can be on your way." I probably shouldn't tell them that we need their help directly. Especially if she recognises me when she wakes up and wants to run in the opposite direction.
"Fine, but if you hurt her I'll kill you." He warns.
"I'll keep that in mind. I'm Austin by the way." I politely introduce myself.
"I'm Dez and this is Ally." He says nodding to the girl in his arms. Ally. It's fits her. A beautiful name for a beautiful girl.
"Nice to meet you. Now let's get her fixed up, can you carry her up to the fire for me?" Dez looks at me with a shocked and slightly scared look on his face. "No! Not like that. Our cave is up next to the fire, and the heat will hopefully wake her up."
"Oh...sorry." He says shyly and he starts walking again with me beside him. I chuckle at his apology.
"You know for an angel you're not so bad Dez." I say honestly as we reach the fire with everyone sitting around it. At the word angel they all jump up ready to attack. "Everyone sit the fuck down." I growl. "This is Dez and Ally. I'm just going to fix Ally's... leg? Ankle?" I ask Dez.
"Ankle." He says quietly. Probably intimidated by the large group of vampires in front of us who have yet to sit back down.
"I said sit down!" I shout angrily. Everyone sits back down quickly. "As I was saying, I'm just going to fix up Ally's ankle and they'll be on their way.
"But Austin the-" The same young boy from early starts.
"But nothing." I growl. "Dez, do you want me to take Ally into the cave? A could you find me some reasonably long and think sticks. About the size to fit from almost the bottom of her foot to just under her knee? You'll know better than me what will be most comfortable." I ask and I can see the hesitation in this eyes. I lower my voice to a whisper just loud enough for Dez to hear. "Don't worry. I'll protect her."
"Okay." He sighs and carries a still unconscious Ally over to the cave entrance.
"Ethan! Could you pass me a log to sit her up on?" I shout over to Ethan. He looks at me questioningly before realisation washes over his face and a smirk plasters on his mouth. He goes over to a pile of logs which I am assuming is for the fire. "I can hold her if you want." I offer quietly to Dez.
"It's fine. Unless you want me to go look for sticks the now." He says.
"The quicker we get her sorted out the better but a few more minutes won't hurt." I shrug and with that Dez practically throws her into my arms and runs off into the trees to finds sticks.
The skin to skin contact is electric. It feels right. I almost feel compete.
"So this is the angel who's got you falling." Ethan says quietly, the smirk on his face evident in his voice. He places the log down in the middle of the entrance.
"I guess so." I reply quietly. Placing her down with her head resting on the log, facing into the cave.
"I'll leave you to work your magic. I'll try to control the group." He smiles down at me.
"Thank you." I say happy that at least one other person wants her to be safe even if it's for my benefit rather than hers.
I look down to her ankle and see her left is twisted in an unnatural way. I gently I tease it slowly back into position. Her body jerks but she remains unconscious.
"Trish, Cassidy. Do we have any rags?" I ask, needing something to tie the sticks in place when Dez gets back. Speaking of Dez, he just walks in the cave carrying about 20 sticks. He drops them all in a bundle on the ground.
"I didn't know what ones would be best." He shrugs shyly.
"The more we have the better chance we have to get the best." I look up at him. He has a smile on his face and I think he can tell that I care about Ally.
"We ripped the bottom off of some of our trousers." Trish says coming into the cave carrying an array of fabric and sitting it in a bundle next to me.
"Thanks Trish." I smile warmly.
I look through the sticks until I find the perfect two. "Dez could you go and hold these over the fire to sterilise them?" I ask handing them to the redhead. While he's doing that I take some time to look at Ally. She's so peaceful in her current state- eye closed softly, hair falling gently over her shoulders.
Dez comes back with the sticks and I start by tying a piece of cloth near the bottom of one of the sticks, leaving enough cloth to tie around her ankle. I fix the sticks on either side of her ankle and tie it together. By the time I'm finished everyone is back in the cave. With Dez on one side, keeping a close eye on Ally, the vampires on the other side staring Dez down. While Ethan, Trish and Cassidy stay rather central, leaving me sitting next to Ally.
She starts to stir and I sit up straighter looking at her face. Waiting for her eyes to open. A few seconds later her eyelids slowly flutter open. Revealing beautiful and mysterious dark brown eyes and I can't help but stare at them, slowly getting lost in them.
Ally's POV
I wake up to the most gourgous brown eyes ever.
It's him. The guy from the gate. He looks so much sexier in person.
I guess I was staring at him for far to long because he clears his throat.
"Hi." He mutters helping me up.
As I get up I see one side of the cave are Vampires looking like they are ready to attack and on the other side Dez.
OH...BOY.
God where are you now!?(1)
(1) HEEHEE! U get it! U GET IT!
God where are you now! LOL! :D
I crack myself up...
NO...Not Funny? :(
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