Far from over

A/N: I do not own the title of this chapter; all rights go to Rev Theory. Matter of fact I own nothing except the plot, and the twins. Anyway enjoy.

Shadow's POV

It's hot. I'm burning, my back is burning. Is it happening again? Am I becoming a monster? No, I can't be. It's too soon, way too soon.

Awakening to find myself doused with sweat, I glanced at her to find her awake also. "Having nightmares too?"

She nodded in reply, saying, "I didn't mean to kill him, I didn't…"

"It's not your fault. Take it from me, I've killed a million times and not once have I shown remorse. Whatever happened between you two, just be glad it's over." I said, rubbing her back.

She looked away from me, asking, "'Member when you asked why I was afraid of intimacy?"

"Yeah." I answered, watching her reach under the mattress and pull out an old newspaper. Reading over the headline and looking at the picture depicting her broken, shivering form. I burned it, causing her to jump.

"Why didn't you tell me?" I asked, clenching my teeth and pulling her towards me.

Chewing on her lip, she embraced me, crying out, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry…it's all my fault!"

Running my fingers through her hair, I put my head in the crook of her neck.

'How sweet, you actually know how to comfort someone.' I heard IT say, stretching its limbs.

"It's okay; you're going to be okay." I murmured, wrapping my arms around her.

'You won't be tomorrow night, but I can take care of her for you.' IT continues, causing me to bury myself in her small frame.

"Shadow, you can let me go now. I'm fine." She said, catching me off guard.

I let her go, and asked, "Frau, when's the lunar eclipse coming?"

"Tomorrow night, why?"

I stood up, letting out a growl, saying, "Dammit, I thought I had more time."

Snaking her hands across my torso, she put her head on my shoulder. Turning towards her, I picked her up and set her on her side of the bed. "Go back to sleep."

Tilting her head, she quickly kissed me before I could leave. Other than becoming a monster tomorrow, I have something a bit bigger to worry about, find Calvin and make sure he doesn't come close to touching my family.

A/N: I was going to have the whole lunar eclipse thing happen in this chapter, but then I thought it's a bit soon. So it'll happen in the next chapter. Review please.