Evelyn: Just wanted to say thanks to all of those who reviewed. At the moment, my partner Panda, has lost her writing muse.. BUT! Never fear, for I'm going to continue the story for her until she gets that much needed motivation. I know I probably told you guys in the last chapter that she was going to continue it from there... Yeah.. Sorry. XD; Anyways! Here's your update!

Desperation

Gil had to be alive. He just had to.

Panic filled his heart as he ran full speed through the hard pouring rain. Oz had the right mind to search through the whole castle if he had to. Maybe even the whole city. Thoughts of murdering his own father crossed his mind, never had he ever had those kinds of images. But his love for Gil was more vast than his need to impress his twisted father. Pushing the grand doors open, he slammed them behind him as he stormed through the corridors.

"Sir Oz, Are you alright? You're soaked to the-"

"I'm busy."

His curt response startled the maid and made her back up a few steps and stare at him with wide eyes. The stare went unnoticed as he turned down the corner and down the hallway that led to the dungeons. There had to be someone he could question about Gil. Someone who could help him save the life of Gil and his child.

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Gil cried with surprise when he was thrown on the forest floor. It felt impossible for him to catch his breath, it felt like a chore to even breath! Clutching at the grass, he turned himself around to look at the hooded figure that carried him away. When he saw the face under the hood he could have sworn his heart had stopped for ten seconds.

It couldn't be.

But it was.

"Please, don't do this!" He pleaded, pulling himself back, away from the approaching, hooded figure, scooting along the forest floor. It was increasingly becoming difficult to do much. He could faintly see the smirk.

Zai thrust his hand out to grab the pregnant boy by the collar and pull him up off the wet ground. Gilbert squirmed and tried to get away, but more hands of other hooded fingers wrapped a line of rope around his form and Zai shoved him up against the tree and pressed down roughly with his hand against his pregnant belly.

"Let's see if my worthless son finds you here." His smile turned diabolical as Gil fought to say something but it was muffled when a pair of hands shoved a cloth in his mouth and tied it around his head so he couldn't speak.

"What was that? I'm sorry, it must not be very important, coming from filth." The group of men sniggered and Gil continued to make muffled sounds. Zai signaled his men to follow him away from Gilbert and they left him deserted and alone in the heart of the dark forest.

Evelyn: Sorry that this chapter took so long to get out. I appreciate everyone's patience. (xx) -Bows and stumbles a bit- Oi. So many stories to update- haha! Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I'm looking forward to seeing your thoughts on it!:) Feedback is what motivates us more, and we're going to be on top of all our stories from here on out!

Evvy

...Or, we'll try to be, anyway. Sorry you guys. I've just been so...Blah. Health issues and stuffs.

-Panda-