Authors Note (A/N) [ZAK194]:

I wish to go on record and state, as much as I am involved in the writing of this story, this work has been and is ultimately dedicated to my bff Taz, and therefore she has final approval of any and all plot decisions. As writers, we are aware of our reader's strong opinions and have taken these considerations into account when preparing each update but sometimes over heated debates and careful story planning, these opinions may be tweaked, altered, rejected, repurposed etc for the sake of the overall story...

Chapter 17: Star Crossed

*Hanna's POV*

The love of her life was cradled against her lap, her hands pressing against Spencer's wounds while the brunette's life was draining before her eyes. The situation caused Hanna to sniff loudly and speak to her beloved

Hanna: "Hang in there baby... please..."

Around her she could vaguely hear Alison's screams and Aria speaking to the emergency services operator, from the corner of her eye she could see Emily and Paige subduing a rabid Alison but she paid them no heed as she focused solely on the brunette in her arms. Hanna watched as Spencer gasped, the brunette was struggling to breathe which caused the blonde to coo gently at her, trying to calm the injured girl down.

Hanna: "Shh...it's okay Spence...you're going to be okay..."

Spencer locked eyes with Hanna and brokenly sputtered out

Spencer: "Mo...Mon.."

Mona had sensed that Spencer was trying to speak with her and immediately addressed the brunette.

Mona: "I'm here...I'm here Spencer..."

Spencer: "T-Ta-k-take c-ca-care o-off them..."

Mona stared at Spencer with tears in her eyes, the young Hawaiian marvelling at the brunette's gallant behaviour

Spencer: "Y-you and P-P-Paige...pr-promise m-me..."

Mona sniffed loudly as she bit back a sob

Mona: "No! I'm not promising you that Spence! You're not dying today! YOU HEAR ME HASTINGS? YOU'RE NOT DYING TODAY!"

Spencer smiled up at Mona and spoke

Spencer: "K-K-keep Ha-Hanna safe..."

Mona started crying loudly alongside Hanna. The young Hawaiian immediately realised that Spencer was beginning to give up but she was determined to keep the youngest Hastings alive for the sake of her blonde best friend.

Mona: "You're not going to die Spence...you can't go just yet...you and Hanna have a baby on the way and you promised me that you won't ever leave Hanna! So stop talking crazy...you can take care of Hanna and your friends when you're well again...knowing what an overachiever you are, it'll be very very soon..."

Spencer: "P-Promise me M-Mona.."

Mona huffed in defiance

Mona: "Fine! But it's going to be pointless! You're going to get better!"

Hanna watched Spencer carefully, once the girl had extracted the promise from Mona, Spencer had paid no heed to anything else the shorter girl had to say. Now the brunette was looking up at her, chocolate orbs met electric blue and Hanna's heart broke at the sight beneath her as the brunette tried to address her.

Spencer: "I-I'm...s-sorry.."

Hanna stared at the girl in disbelief before speaking

Hanna: "For What Spence?"

Spencer gulped painfully before continuing

Spencer: "F-For pu-put-putting y-you an-and p-p-peanut i-in d-danger..."

Hanna's heart clenched in pain as Spencer struggled to say each word.

Hanna: "Shh...Spence...easy...don't strain yourself..."

Spencer paid her no heed as she continued

Spencer: "I-I'm F-f-fine..."

Hanna laughed humourlessly as she watched her severely injured girlfriend try to reassure her.

Hanna: "Like hell you are! You have spikes cutting through you!"

Spencer: "H-Han.."

The pain and pressure of imminent loss straining within Hanna burst forth and caused the young pregnant blonde to snap

Hanna: "NO! You Had Your Say Spencer! Now...Shut up and Listen! You told me that you love me! You promised to be right beside me when I bring our baby into the world! You can't leave me...you can't! I can't imagine my life without you in it Spencer...you make me better...a better lover, a better friend and a better person and I love you for that! I love you Spencer Hastings!"

The moment the words left her lips, Hanna saw a weak smile graze Spencer's face, so she carried on speaking

Hanna: "I love you! I love you...please! Please don't leave me!"

The blonde continued to speak to the brunette beneath her, her focus solely on the frail smile adorning her girlfriend's face as she blocked out everything else.

A/N 1: *cue evil laugh* Will she survive? Will Hanna have her happy ending? Will We stop ending Chapters with a cliff hanger? Review and Find out in the next instalment of 'Allegiance'

A/N 2: I am currently toying with a new story idea...a Spoby/Spoel Angsty dramatic love triangle of sorts...let me if you're intrigued...