Disclaimer: I own no rights to the Covenant Characters.

Adult situations, Language

I text around to see who was free and Casey said he would love to spend time with the blond. She wasn't kidding about being a model. She was hamming it up for the camera. When we got to the lake she sat on one of the large rocks. I needed outdoor scenes. We talked while I took pictures. She was enjoying the sun and I took several pictures of her. I was just about to take a pic when Loki aka Casey ran up and licked up her face. "Loki!" He ran off after a rabbit.

"That was new." She was wiping off her face. "Reminds me of watching Reid kiss." She was laughing so hard she almost fell off the rock.

I walked over to her and sat down. "So you don't think this is a good pic?" I pulled up the one of her being licked. I snapped when he was at her forehead. Her face was all scrunched up and silly looking. We were laughing so hard neither of us had noticed we had company. Not until I heard a woofing sound. We turned and there was a black bear ten feet away. It had to be close to five hundred pounds. She tried to run but I grabbed her arm only letting her get off the rock.

"What are you doing?"

"If you run it will attack. Just stay calm and don't look it in the eyes. I'm sure it's just curious." Boy was I wrong. It took an aggressive leap forward and roared. When it went to its hind legs I could see it was wounded. "Shit it's wounded. Keep calm. If it charges run for the shack. Slowly start backing away."

She started to back up and had gotten a few feet away when she realized I wasn't moving. "Why are you still there?"

"Holding it's attention. It may not attack if it thinks it still has prey. Just keep moving." I didn't look back I just stayed still. I couldn't yell for Casey without startling it.

I used my water element to make the weather change. The sky started to turn gray and it thundered. I was hoping someone would notice the weather changes. I increased the wind so that it was at least fifty miles an hour. I couldn't do anything else without giving away I was using. When I thought she had moved far enough back I started to move.

The bear wasn't happy and it stomped the ground and before I knew it charging. "Run!" I turned and started to sprint to the shack I saw her go inside as I started to run. "Loki!" I yelled it as loud as I could until I hit the shack slamming the door behind me. I killed the weather outside and concentrated on keeping the shack together. "Yell for Loki. Yell as loud as you can." The bear slammed against the wall and it pushed in a bit. We screamed our little hearts out. I was keeping the bear out but it wasn't giving up.

I heard him attack before I felt him. I was using a lot of energy to keep the bear out. "Oh God!"

"It's Loki." I leaned more to get a better view of the fighting. The window wasn't big but it was there. The bear had the upper hand and was going to gut Casey. I shoved wind at it and threw him off of Casey. Before it could get up I slammed it's head against one of the large rocks. I continued until I thought it was unconscious. I released my power and opened the door and ran to Casey. I held out my cell phone and told her to call Bill. Casey couldn't get up.

"Their on their way." She sounded like she was further away than when I handed her the phone.

"You did good. Now just lay there." I had taken my shirt off and was holding it over his wound.

"Is it dead?"

"I think so but be ready to get in the shack just in case."

We were escorted to the house as soon as they got there. Once we were safe the reality of what happened hit Sarah. She was on cloud nine. I wasn't sure I should call Caleb now because she was in shock. She insisted she was fine. We edited and printed some of the pictures. Turns out I got a picture of the bear on his hind legs. She insisted I print one so she had proof. Then Caleb called to let her know he was on the way. I wasn't surprised to see all four of them.

"OH MY GOD YOU SHOULD HAVE STAYED!" She ran at Caleb. I closed the door waiting to see how they took the news. "We went to the lake in her back yard and we were attacked by a bear. I survived a bear attack how many people are live to say that?"

"Slow down baby." Caleb was trying to wrap his arms around her but she was to excited.

"What were you smoking?" Reid and Tyler were laughing at her.

"Not funny Reid. I have proof." She shoved the pictures at them. We made her a album of my pictures she liked. I even gave into letting her have a few of me. She kept the bear pictures out to shove in their faces. You could see the moment each realized she wasn't lying.

"How did you get away?" Tyler was impressed.

"Loki saved us. You should see their dogs. Huge! It took the bear out in no time."

Pogue glared at me. "Why aren't you beaming?" Great one more reason for him to hate me.

"I'm used to it. Iowa has a lot of wild animals and we breed dogs for security work." I sounded like it was an every day event.

"Don't down play your part. If it wasn't for her I would be bear food. Are you sure you don't want to see if you can join us? I'm having so much fun and don't want it to end."

I looked at Pogue and he still looked pissy. "No I think I've had enough excitement for one day. Plus I'm going to sit with Loki."

They left and Sarah said she would see me Monday. I spent the rest of the night tending to Casey. I was giving him the hero treatment.

- Pogue -

Sarah was still on cloud nine from the bear attack. We made her stop talking about it until we got our food. "Are you calm enough to tell us what really happened?"

"Ask away."

"Start with why you were out there." Caleb gave me a be nice look.

"She needed to take pictures for photography class." I grunted. She pulled something out of her purse and slid it to me. Reid grabbed it before I could. "She's good. I told her I'd be her model. We were laughing at the picture with my face being licked by Loki. Next thing I know I'm walking backwards to the shack near the lake."

"Bears don't just attack people. They have to be provoked first." Tyler with his useless knowledge.

"It was wounded and Bill say's they are territorial. With all of the dogs on the property it was seeking out the trespassers."

"So why did you tell her not to down play her part?" Tyler took a bite of a fry.

"When we saw it I tried to run. She took charge. Told me what not to do. She instructed me to take slow steps backwards. I had got a few feet away and I realized she was still at the rock. I asked her why and she said as long as it thought it still had viable prey it probably wouldn't attack." She took a drink before continuing. "She never lost her calm. Not even when the bear charged her. It couldn't have been more than ten feet away from her."

Reid set the book down and stood up. "Remind me to thank her for you. Let's play." Him and Tyler went to play pool. Sarah leaned into Caleb and he got up to join them.

"Spill!"

"What?"

"One minute you're pissed at her and the next your showing concern. I've caught you sneaking peeks at her when you think no one's looking. She thinks you hate her."

"I don't hate her. She just hits my buttons."

"Your buttons? Like the ones that say it's time to move on and put Kate in the past."

How dare she bring her up. She cheated on me while I was in the hospital and God knows how many other times. Deep down I knew but just didn't want to admit it. "So I think she's cute. She has a great sense of humor and can defend herself better than us. Doesn't mean I'm interested."

She stood up and grabbed the book off the table and pulled a picture out. She put the book in her purse and walked over next to me. She leaned down and placed the picture in the inside pocket of my jacket. I couldn't tell what it was because it was facing the table. "Your lying. You may be able to fool them but I see right threw your act. Either way let her know you don't hate her she earned that much today saving me." She kissed my cheek and left.

I was fine while I was at the bar and I had the guys to keep my mind going. I was so pissed at what Sarah had said I picked up a girl brought her home and fucked her. That's a Reid move. I've never been a one night stand kind of guy. I wasn't going to sleep so I went to the living room and turned on my PS3. I sat on the couch and had to move my coat. I felt something in the inside pocket and pulled it out. I had forgot she put the picture in there. There was writing on the back. I turned on the light and read it. "Assignment- Seductive Intent."

I flipped it over and had to remind myself to breath. It was her on a bed. The lighting was low and candles were lit on the night stand. The red silk sheets made her skin stand out where you could see it. And you could see a lot. The only thing keeping her from being nude was the sheet. It covered her breasts and vagina. Her body was in a seductive position with her on her back. Her eyes were open and she had a look that said take me please.

I sat there staring at the picture and didn't realize what was happening until I started to climax. I had pleasured myself because of her picture. I hadn't beat off since I lost my virginity. I always had a girlfriend to take care of my needs. She made me do things I wouldn't normally do. Was Sarah right? Was I ready to move on?

This week was going fast and I had enjoyed being back with the gang. I still got looks from Pogue so I tried to avoid alone time or talking to him. I made Sarah's day when I brought my camera to school on Wednesday. I had been taking pictures off and on all day but she was pleased with the ones I had showed her from practice. I even moved to various spots to take them. Coach was pleased with them and wanted to use a few of them for the year book.

I had started to get the same feeling of someone trying to get in my head. I was doing a lousy job of hiding it. Sarah was trying to get me to go to the infirmary. She even got mad enough to get Caleb to talk to me. I was in the far corner taking picture when he came over. "She's right you don't look good." Guys just know how to make a girl feel good about herself. He put his hand on my cheek. "Your clammy and sweating. I'll tell coach you need to go and I'll go with you since Sarah had to leave."

"I'm fine. It's just warmer over here. Plus coach is using some of these for the year book." I had used his interruption as a way to lean against the wall. The intensity of the intrusion was getting worse. It was more forceful than last time. "Your wanted." I pointed in the direction of the coach. He looked back at me but left.

I had to sit down shortly after that because it was getting hard to stand. I avoided cradling my head until they went in to change cloths. Paul would be here soon and then I can be worried.

"Would you stop fighting!" I looked around but no one was there. I knew it had came from inside my head. I concentrated on my shields even more. My head was in my hands and I knew a few tears had escaped.

"Why are you being so stubborn?"

I looked up and Pogue was next to me. "What?" I could barely focus on him it hurt so bad now. I was fighting the urge to throw up even.

"Your in pain I can see it on your face and your pale. You need to go to the infirmary." I stood up and went to my knees. He lifted me and put me on the bench. "That's it your going." He started to gather my stuff.

"Don't tell me what to do." I tried to stay calm.

"Someone has to. Your too stupid to do it." He grabbed my arms and shook me as he yelled at me.

Somehow I found the strength to stand up. "What the fuck do you care? You don't even like me. You glare at me every chance you get." If he wanted to yell so be it. I could feel the water starting to respond to my anger.

"Then use your head and stop acting like a two year old."

My fist was connecting with his face. "Don't call me a kid! I can take care of myself! You don't have to pretend for the good of the group anymore. Just stay away from me! Don't look at me! Don't talk to me! Don't even think about me!" I was still pointing at him when I went still. The intrusion was gone. Not a slow progression but a sudden departure. It was to sudden. "Oh shit." I barely heard the words come out.

- Pogue -

We were sitting in the infirmary because she passed out. One second she's spit and vinegar and then she went still. Next thing I knew she crumpled to the floor smacking her head on the bleachers. "Why won't they tell us anything?"

"I'm sure she's fine." Caleb was trying to be positive but his eyes betrayed him. He saw her hit the bleachers.

"What if this is from the car accident? What if they missed something and she's in there dying?" I was having a hard time not using my power to get answers.

"You can't think like that. She has to be fine." Sarah was crying. This had to be hard on her since it's only been close to two months since Chase tried to kill me and Kate. She sat in these halls wondering if Kate would make it. I know they aren't friends now but her leaving had left a void in Sarah. "She can't." Caleb pulled her into him and held her tight.

Reid punched the wall and was getting ready to walk away when we felt an intense feeling of aggression. Cole and several of her friends came around the corner. They were leaking energy of some kind. It was almost suffocating. He stopped near Sarah. "What happened?" Sarah was filling them in on what happened. "This is your fault!" I looked up and he was looking at me. "I told her to stay away from you guys."

"Why should she?" I was looking him in the eye and something in him changed. It was like something else was looking out and fighting for control.

"Your not good for her. Yelling at her when you knew something was wrong. You don't come near her. If I see you near her I'll kill you.!"

"You act like she is a piece of property. You can't force her to avoid me. If anyone has hurt her it's you. Your the one she seems to be putting on his ass for touching her. She doesn't want you yet you keep pushing." I could feel my power rising to the surface. Caleb put his hand on my shoulder and squeezed.

I was about to rush him when the door opened. "Enough! All of you need to leave. This isn't the place for fighting."

Cole moved over to the nurse. "How is she?"

"She doesn't appear to have a concussion but we are going to keep her over night. She needs to rest and after what I just witnessed I suggest all of you leave. You can see her tomorrow." Cole tried to convince the woman to let him see her but she refused.

It was three in the morning and I couldn't sleep. I needed to see her. Before I knew it I was in a room with medical equipment. I looked around and found her on the bed. She looked so frail. I moved closer and noticed a laptop on the tray next to her bed. I could see flashing lights coming from it. I didn't see a cord so I leaned over to turn it off.

When I hit the mouse pad the screen came to life. I covered my mouth to muffle the sound I made. There was a set of four pictures set as her background. Each picture was of me. She started to stir and in a breathy voice she said "Pogue." I thought she was finished but her hand moved to her breast and ran over it several times. She moaned and said "don't stop."

She was dreaming of me and we defiantly not holding hands. I shut her laptop off and had to fight the urge to touch her. The thought of ending her dream made my heart ache. She dreamed of me not the neanderthal. I forced myself to leave before I kissed her.

I woke up feeling drained. I thought sleeping pills were suppose to help you sleep. I feel like I've been up for a week. My head was thudding but not too bad. I knew why I was in here and felt even worse about yelling at Pogue. I started to gather my things so that I was ready when my ride got here. I spent the next hour being poked and prodded by the nurses. One was kind enough to bring me my assignments for the day so I wouldn't get behind.

Cole picked me up two hours later. Homework done and boredom set in. He yelled at me the whole way home. By the time we were there my head was splitting. Turns out Bill had to go out of town and won't be back until next week. Cole is in charge he had grounded me again. I went to my room and took a shower. The next five hours I had to listen to him apologize for being a ass. Before I knew it I had my keys in my hand and coat on. I was storming down the steps. I saw Paul in the foyer. "Shift!"

"What?" I had interrupted his conversation with Cole.

"Shift and get in my car." I opened the door for him to leave once he had shifted. He looked at Cole. "Don't look at him! I came to a conclusion and he's not in charge. I am. You may be my guards but if I leave then what will you do? If I fly out of here you can't track me. I'm done being treated like a kid. Now shift and get in the car." I glared at Cole the whole time and I was pretty sure he wasn't going to argue. I could feel flames running over my hands.

We drove into town and I parked. I just needed to get away. I told Paul I was sorry and told him I'd make it up to him. I put his collar and leash on him and started to walk. We were almost to the doctors office when I heard someone screaming I don't want to. When we rounded the corner Becks was struggling with her mom. Paul made a sound and I knew he was laughing. "Honey Mommy has to go in there and you have to go with me." She continued to scream no.

"Becks are you being bad?" I thought maybe if I stepped in her mom could get a hold of her.

"Gee!" Becks ran at me hugging me.

"If you need to get in there I can watch her. I'm just going to the park."

"Thank You. She hates going in there. You behave for her."

I pulled out a pen and receipt from my pocket. "Here's my number call when your done."

We decided to get suckers before going to the park. I tied Paul to the bench and we went in. We were rooting around in the bowl when someone cleared their throat. Reid was behind us. "You pick one out for me." Becks squealed in excitement. We were making her mom a sucker bouquet all of her choosing. "Hey."

"You still don't look like you should be out of bed."

"I'm fine I have a babysitter." I pointed to Becks. "She'll keep me out of trouble."

"What are you two beautiful ladies doing today?"

"All kinds of things that princesses do." Becks giggled. She insisted she was princess. Gotta love kids.

"Would the princesses like an escort?" He wasn't using his come hither smile so I knew he didn't approve of me being active.

"Thanks for the offer but we have our protection outside. Are you ready Princess?" She nodded and had both hands full of suckers. I took them from her and nodded to Reid as we left.

Paul and Becks chased each other for a bit while I worked on the bouquet. Every so often it felt like I was being watched. I looked around but everyone seemed to be doing their own thing. We headed back towards the doctors office. They had a small grass area they could play in and a bench for me. Becks decided to sit with me and wait. She had on a dress and was sitting indian style.