Thanks to all who stuck with this till the end . .. . .

EPILOGUE:

A defeaning scream rips through Rachel's lungs as she springs upright in the bed, her eyes shut and burning. The room is too cold, and her body is sprayed in her own blood. Her hands claw at her skin, she needs to get it off, she needs to go help Finn and -

"Rachel," a gruff voice echoes, and it sounds all too familiar. She lets out another shriek, her body violently shaking with uncontrolled sobs and anxiety. "Rachel," the voice says again, and she tries to calm herself as she collapses into a pair of awaiting arms. Hands pat at her, rub her sides soothingly, whisper words of comfort.

It doesn't take long to realize who's holding her.

"Finn," she cries, touching every space of him to make sure he's still here. "I thought I've lost you."

He lowers her gently on the mattress, cradling her head on the pillow and pulling the sheets across her body. She shivers continuously as she attaches herself to the side of his frame, wrapping her arms around him when he does the same. "Sh, it's okay, you're okay," he mumbles against her hair, "it was just a nightmare."

Rachel shakes her head against his chest. "It's always the same one. You come downstairs, and then - then all of a sudden, t-they're dragging you away and - "

Her own sobs interrupt her as they release from her lungs, controlling her body with tears. She clutches Finn closer to her, because if he ever, ever, leaves her, she'll want these small moments to remember. Finn repeatedly kisses every space he can reach until she slowly calms herself, her breathing still heavy.

"Baby, it was four years ago. Look at us now, we've got jobs, real jobs, and we live in the beautiful city of Los Angeles. We get paid well, we have a decent apartment. You have to know that they're never going to bother you anymore, they can't touch you, not even in your nightmares," he whispers along her collarbone. He presses his lips to the skin, and he hears her sigh heavily.

She sniffles. "You're right, it must be the hormones."

That makes him smile, and when he looks up, she's smiling too. He grabs her hand and moves it towards her growing belly between them. It's not big yet, hell, she's only three months along, but it's still there. Their baby is still in it.

"Don't worry," he comforts her sanity, "I've heard lots of stories about pregnant women having crazy dreams. It's totally normal." He grins again, because it's okay to, and presses a kiss to her stomach. He peppers kisses along her skin as he makes his way up her body until his lips are hovering over hers.

They gaze at each other, her hands reaching up to trace patterns on his features. It's silent, except for the quiet sound of their breathing and the ruffles of hair. "Have you ever wondered what life would be like if we haven't found each other?" she whispers, and it's low, like she doesn't even realize that she said it.

Finn shakes his head, leaning his forehead against hers. "I don't want to think about that, I don't want to live it. I don't think life would have ever been the same if you didn't spill water on me that first day . . . "

They both laugh, and it feels so right. "I'm lucky you love me then."

Finn nods, grinning, before he leans down and captures her lips in a loving kiss. She reciprocates, bringing him closer to her. Moments later, he pulls away, resting his lips upon her ear.

"Lost," he whispers.

"What?"

He chuckles. "You asked me what it would be like if we never knew each other. And I would be lost. Unloved and uncared for by everyone in this world. If it weren't for you, I'm pretty sure I'd be in a coffin right now. You saved me, in more ways than one." She blinks up at him when he finishes, her eyes prickling with unshed tears. She sniffles, a small grin forming at her lips.

"Do you have any idea how much I love you?" she says, her face in awe. Finn smiles, nodding as he kisses her lips. It's sweet and soft, and it makes Rachel forget that she was screaming her face off just five minutes ago.

Yeah, Finn Hudson kind of has that affect on her.

Rachel pulls away after a couple of minutes, her eyes blinking sleepily when she suddenly remember how early it is in the morning. Finn notices her tiredness, and he rolls off of her, laying beside her, her back against his front as he wraps his arms around her chest, pulling her close. He presses a kiss to her cheek, nuzzling his face in the crook of her neck.

"Go to sleep baby. You won't have any nightmares this time, I promise," he whispers, and his breath tickles against her ear. She smiles as her eyes flutter close, despite everything they've been through, everything that's happened, he still manages to speak these simple words of comfort.

She doesn't have any nightmares that night after all.

Aweh! :( I can't believe that's the last update of hunted! Well I thank everyone for sticking with this fanfic, and I bless you all. And I will try my best to continue shedding my Canadian pride by promoting my favourite (Canadian) bands, Marianas Trench and Hedley! {ALSO CARLY RAE JEPSEN} Anyways check 'em out, they're great!

Now I'll be taking a break because exams are this week and I'm moving next week! So next fanfic will be up in about a month or so! Enjoy your last week of school! Love ya.