Author's VERY IMPORTANT Note: This is happening at the same time with what happened in Nikita during the previous chapter, just in Owen's P.O.V.

Another A/N: Oh and a little warning there are curses in this one 'cause Owen's in a pissed-off-with-himself mode. I never really add curses but it seems needed in this one. Sorry but this is rated T after all. And for martonyong and zlynnx you're just too sweet! Sorry for the late updates though. In between some paragraphs I'll add a few italicized lines so you know what part is happening in Nikita's head. So without further ado:

Chapter Six: I'll Follow You

Owen's P.O.V.

It was about 2 a.m. in the morning. I still can't get any sleep. The same thoughts that have haunted my past and present are troubling my mind but now...there's another thought that's eminent and is distracting me from my peaceful sleep...the woman beside me. I care about her...I really, really do.

It's not just our friendship, our connection or our experiences together but I feel responsible for all of the shit she's gone through. I know I've said it before but can you really blame me? Ever since I've done something connected with Nikita shit happens every time.

What's sickening about it is that she still accepts me wholeheartedly as a...friend. And it kills me inside.

Nikita was asleep her back facing me and I was facing the ceiling hands raised behind me head. After a few seconds I felt grumbling and Nikita was clutching the comferter to her chest. She was heavily panting. For a while I thought she was awake but then she turned to me and her face was scrunched and she was sweating, fear evident in her face. It was all happening so fast. She would mumble words I can't quite make out but most of them were names; Alex, Michael, Ryan, Birkoff, Amanda. I know it might sound stupid but I expected her to mention my name but of course, who was I to hope?

This was the part when she encountered them and she's now with Amanda. I have a theory though I don't know if it is proven but based on experiences and the film Inception a minute in the real life can last a long time in the dream world so that explains that.

The moment she faced me I pulled her in a hug as I cuddled her near me. I was in a tank top and shorts and she was in her underwear topped with an oversized tee. She was still shivering and panting as I cuddled her. I tried to calm her down and wake her every possible way that won't get her wet or need me to leave her but she just won't stop.

The moment Owen took her into his arms that's when he came to her aid in Nikita's dream world.

After a few more seconds she started to calm down and she clutched my arms, strong and fierce yet gentle and soothing. "Nikita..." I whispered and held her hand because I knew she was about to wake up.

That was exactly what Nikita experienced when Owen was dying in her arms. A whisper and his hand intertwined with hers.

With a final shout she jerked forward. She still looked dazed and in a trance. She looked at me, searching for something. The moment her eyes landed on mine she pulled me in a hug.

The part when she woke up. Sorry...stating the obvious. It's the last paragraph by the way.

I don't know for sure what happened in her mind but a smile crept on my face for I was certain that I was in it. She held me like she wouldn't let go and I did as well. It was that moment when we found comfort in each other's arms then drifted into a peaceful sleep with my arms still wrapped around hers.

Lyrics that inspired this:

For Nikita's part;

Love of mine, someday you will die but I'll be close behind I'll follow you into the dark.

For Owen's part;

If Heaven and Hell decide that they both are satisfied. Illuminate the NOs on their vacancy signs. If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks, then I'll follow you into the dark.

A/N: So that's it. Hoped you like it and please R&R.