While Michael was sleeping well in the back seat of his car, Vicky laid herself down beside Barnabas, placing the blanket on both of them. Falling back to sleep, Vicky slept soundly until the first rays of sun started entering in through the window falling onto her face. Slowly sitting up, Vicky realized what was going to happen soon as the suns rays touched Barnabas. Looking around, Vicky didn't see any sign of Michael, figuring he must had not got there yet. Turning back around to Barnabas, Vicky felt his forehead, still feeling the heat coming off of him. Looking out the window, the sun was just beginning to rise, letting her know she still had a few minutes to cover Barnabas up in the shade. Shaking him gently, Vicky hated to wake him but knew she needed him to move as close to the wall as possible.
"Barnabas, I need you to wake up." Vicky touched his arm.
Barnabas finally stirred, trying to sit up before Vicky pushed him back down, "Vicky..."
"It's me, look the sun is rising. I'm sure you don't remember anything that has been happening, but Michael has us in this warehouse. He has injected you with this serum which is going cause you to have an reaction to the sun. I need you to move close to the wall as possible, to give us some time before the sun has fully rose." Vicky tried to get through to him.
Barnabas managed a nod, trying to move finding his body sore and weak, "I'm...too weak...body hurts,...just let me rest..."
"I know Barnabas, but we need to. Here I'll help you." Vicky moved to the other side of him, starting to pull him as he tried moving as well.
With some effort, they had gotten Barnabas as far against the wall as possible, however it wasn't far since the shackles didn't have much length to them. Vicky laid the blanket over Barnabas, hoping that would help as well. Telling him to get some rest, Barnabas drifted off to sleep however it wasn't too last as Vicky heard the door opening. Looking over she saw Michael coming in, a serious look on his face.
"Well the sun has risen, time to see if that little serum of mine has worked." Michael stated moving closer to Barnabas.
Vicky not wanting to see it, moved in front of Barnabas, "No, I won't let you torture him like this. He is very sick and needs Julia. Why can't you see that."
"No all he needs is the beautiful sun to shine across his face and body. Now move out of the way." Michael stated not wanting to argue.
Vicky refused, "No I'm not going to."
"Look we can do this the easy way or the hard way. Either you move on your own or I will tie your hands and feet to make sure you don't interfere."
"How long are you going to make him stay in the sun?" questioned Vicky.
"Long as I see fit, now enough stalling, what will your choice be." Michael stated starting to loose his patience.
Vicky thought for a moment, before moving to the side. Although she rather not see him in pain, Vicky knew if she wasn't tied, she could at least be by his side talking to him. Michael nodding to her, was glad she choose the easy way. Reaching down to Barnabas, Michael threw the blanket aside as he grabbed Barnabas arm dragging him far enough as he could with the shackles not being tight, but the sun be able to hit him fully for a few hours. Vicky moved on the other side of Barnabas wanting to make sure he knew she was there even if he was in the clutches of the fever. Michael stood at the edge of the window wanting to see the full effects of the sun on his prisoner.
Taking his hand in hers, she squeezed it looking into Barnabas eyes. Barnabas turned his head slightly looking to her, his eyes letting her know he would be alright. Looking up out of the sun, Vicky watched as it rose almost too quickly letting in plenty of light into the window. As it began, the rays of sunlight came slowly over Barnabas rising up to Vicky. Keeping her eyes on Barnabas face, Vicky felt relieved when nothing seemed to happen. However soon she could spot the sweat starting to form on his body, then felt Barnabas squeeze her hand tightly. A groan escaped his lips as pain went through his whole body causing him to curl up, as if he was trying to get away from the pain and sun. Vicky kept a hold on his hand, trying to keep him looking at her. Tears started to form in her eyes as she felt Barnabas body starting to shake uncontrollably. Taking her eyes off him for only a second, Vicky stared at Michael hate in her eyes as he was smiling, satisfied with the results. It felt like forever before Michael had seen enough as he began to walk away.
Vicky turned around looking at him, "Where are you going! You did this to him and now your just going to walk away and let him suffer?"
"Yes, exactly Miss Winters." Michael spoke stopping for the moment, "I have seen enough to know what I thought was the truth. Plus it's going to be getting breakfast time soon and then lunch, so thought I head out and get something. I'm sure you can keep the vampire company, while I'm gone."
Vicky let him leave not wanting to argue that Barnabas was not a vampire. Turning back around, Vicky thought of pushing Barnabas back in the shadows, but noticed there wasn't much of that left, and fading quickly as the sun was rising more. Getting an idea, Vicky moved over to his other side and grabbing the blanket. Putting the blanket over Barnabas chest and arms, Vicky positioned herself in the light of the sun so that her shadow was covering Barnabas. Trying to keep her body shading him, Vicky tried to get Barnabas body to stop shaking.
Finally after some time he seemed to become calm, as Vicky took the ripped rag wiping off the sweat from his face and neck. Wiping away the tears that seemed to fall from her eyes, Vicky knew she had to stay strong for them both until either she found a way of escaping or they were found. Taking her sweater, Vicky placed it in the window sill propping it up to where it would hold out enough light to keep Barnabas face in the shadow. Once that was done, Vicky laid down beside Barnabas, noticing his eyes were closed and his breathing was slower. Propping her head on her arm, Vicky shut her eyes, trying to figure out a way out of the shackles that held her and him. Jerking awake, Vicky sighed knowing she had fallen asleep, however wondered what had woke her. Sitting up quickly, she realized Barnabas was tossing, and mumbling in his sleep.
"Barnabas." She called to him hoping to wake him.
He didn't wake, continuing to mumble until she was able to understand some of it, "No...don't go there...stop..."
"Barnabas, calm down." Vicky placed her hand on his forehead, shocked at how hot he had gotten in the past few hours.
Not able to hear her, Barnabas cried out, "Vicky...don't go...there! Stop...please don't!"
Vicky listened realizing he was reliving a couple days ago when they had been outside. She had kissed Barnabas before running off into the woods going for widows hill. Thinking back, Vicky wouldn't have gone if she knew it would cause him pain. As she had reached the hill, Vicky hid a moment watching Barnabas chasing after, however she gasped when he went down on his knees, hands covering his face. Realizing he thought she had fallen, Vicky went to him assuring him she was safe. Vicky was brought back to reality as Barnabas moaned, and cried out again for her. Sighing Vicky noticed his eyes were open, however they were glazed over with the fever.
Knowing she should try to calm him, Vicky spoke softly the same words she had on the hill, "Barnabas, look at me. I am safe, I'm alright."
Taking his face in her hands, Barnabas seemed to hear her voice as he nodded slightly seeming to come out of the fever for the first time since the other night, "Vicky..."
"Yes, it's me, don't worry I'm here. You need to stay still, you have a very high fever." Vicky smiled to him.
Barnabas looked around as much as he could, before looking to her, "We...need to leave." Barnabas tried to rise.
"No stay still, you shouldn't move around much." Vicky pushed him down to easily, "Don't worry, even though we can't escape, I'm sure Elizabeth and the others are looking for us."