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Warning: There is harsh language and adult themes as well as Slash between some of the characters (mostly M/M).

Chapter Ten

Jeff ran down a hall, looking back over his shoulders every once in awhile. He rounded the corner and pressed his body against the wall. He slowed his breathing as he listened to any sounds of footsteps; sweat rolled down his back. He blinked once and twice. He ducked down as an axe came toward his head. He rolled out of the way and continued to run down the hall. A red-skinned demon roared as it yanked its axe out of the wall. It snorted and gave chase.

Jeff's legs ached and screamed for him to stop, but he couldn't. If he did, then he would die. He didn't want to die. He wasn't ready yet. The demon was closing the gap. Jeff slid into a room just as Randy jumped down on top of the demon. He impaled his dagger into the monster's head and pulled it out. The demon tried to shake the young man off, but Randy held on.

Matt and Mike came from behind and used make-shift spears to stab the beast in the back avoiding Randy. The Demon Hunter stabbed his dagger through the demon's neck, cutting through the spinal cord. The beast swayed and fell forward.

Jeff looked at the three and smiled. "Damn, that was good."

Randy stood up and wiped the black blood off onto his shirt. "Exciting, huh?"

"You have it hard, Randy," Matt said. "Demons are tougher than were-creatures."

Mike nodded with a smile.

"It's a living," Randy said. He went and helped Jeff up.

"Why demons?" Jeff asked.

"Why were-creatures?" Randy retorted.

Jeff gave a bitter-sweet smile.

…

Jack and Alex fought back to back, fending off vampires.

"Remind you of anything?" Jack asked.

"Hell yeah," Alex answered. "This time, I won't get hurt."

"Good."

They battled long and hard trying their best to keep up ahead of the horde while Undertaker fought his way to them.

"Thank goodness!" Alex said.

They heard gun fire and looked to see Show blasting off his shotgun. He walked his way through the space he made before he fired off another round. The vampires instantly ashed when they were hit. He got to the boys just as Taker did.

"What the hell are you shooting?" Jack asked. "Sunlight?"

The big man laughed. "Just an experimental ammo. Ish, Yoshi, and I came up with them."

"Good," Taker said. "We're gonna need all the help we can get."

Alex dropped to his knees in exhaustion. The three surrounded him to protect him.

"She wasn't kidding about the training," Alex said.

"Just rest," Jack said.

Alex got back up and jumped into the fray. He took at as many as he could. He made his way to the group and wiped the blood and ash off his hands.

"If this is how the war's gonna be, you think we have a chance?" Show asked Taker.

"Maybe," he breathed. He started to feel the effects of the training. He never tired before, but now it was different. His energy drained from his body rapidly, more so than it should. He dropped down to one knee and shook his head. His vision fazed in and out.

"Taker?" Show questioned. He never saw Taker fall to his knees before. He moved to the man's side and protected him.

Taker caught his breathe and stood back up just as he got hit in the chest by a metal spike. He looked down at it and started to pull it out. Another hit his chest and he disappeared.

Show, Jack, and Alex looked at the spot where the man stood.

"Shit," Show said.

They continued to fight.

…

Taker woke up in his bed. He looked around frantically as he cleared his mind. Ish moved from her seat and walked over to the bed.

"Figured you would be the first to get back," she said.

"Huh?" the man asked.

"You haven't let yourself rest. Your powers were drained more rapid than it should. If you don't rest, you can't fight to your full capabilities."

"I do rest."

Ish looked at him. He pressed his lips together into a thin line.

"Just as I thought." She sat on the edge of the bed and took his hand. "You can't be everyone's father. You can't be everyone's protector. You have to take care of yourself. Even if you're a creation, you still need to rest. If you don't, I will put you into a coma and make it so."

Taker stared at her.

"I can do it."

He cracked a smile.

"Rest, Taker. When you wake, your family will be here and waiting to do battle."

He nodded and fell asleep. She stared at him and got up. She left the room and went to check on Adam and Jericho. They lay in bed as they watched a movie.

"How are you two?" she asked.

Jericho sleepily smiled. "I'm doing okay."

She looked to Adam.

"Fine," he replied.

"Good. Adam can you do something for me?"

He nodded.

"Can you go and get some ice-cream for me and Chris here?"

"Ice-cream?"

"I'm sensing he wants some but doesn't want to ask you."

Adam looked to Chris, who merely smiled.

"If you wanted some, you could have just asked," Adam said.

"I know, but you looked comfortable," Chris replied.

Adam went and got his shoes on. "I'll be back."

"Don't forget to pick up the little angel," Ish said.

He looked at her.

"Evan."

He nodded and smiled.

…

Renee rang up a customer before she went back to cleaning. Cody watched her and smiled. He was happy that Teddy hired her. She brought in some new male clientèle. They mostly got college girls and goth chicks because the store had many male workers.

"Is there anything else you need me to do?" she asked.

Cody shook his head. "Your shift is done."

She smiled and went to the back to clock out.

Kane and Alicia entered and smiled at Cody.

"Hey, guys," he greeted.

"Hi!" Alicia said as she hugged him.

"What are you two doing here?" he asked.

"Came to get some cookies," Kane replied. "We're spending some time together downtown."

Cody stared at them. Alicia smiled and looked down.

"Oh!" He went and stood behind the case. "What would you like?"

Renee came out from the back and stared at the big man. She furrowed her eyebrows as she studied him.

"Kane!" Evan said as he came from behind a bookcase. He went and hugged the man.

"Evan," he greeted. "Working hard?"

The smaller man nodded and smiled. "I'm almost done with my shift."

"Awesome!"

"I need to go back to work." Evan went back to putting up freight.

"He's so eager to learn," Cody said.

"I would like the Chocolate Cheesecake Cookie and the Caramel Surprise," Alicia said. "Kane, what would you like?"

"That Funky Monkey one looks interesting," Kane said.

Cody nodded. "One of our bestsellers." He looked to Renee. "Is something wrong?"

She looked at her boss. "No. Just thinking. You have a great day and don't work too hard."

The bell rung and in stepped Cena. He nodded at everyone and went to the back while Renee left. Cody got the order ready and rung them up.

"You guys have fun," he said.

Alicia smiled and took Kane's hand. They left to enjoy the rest of their day. Renee came out of her hiding place and followed behind as they walked. She held onto the medallion as it flashed every once in awhile.

…

Adam stood in the ice-cream aisle as he stared at all the flavors. He didn't know what Ish wanted, but he knew his baby loved strawberry. He decided to pick a flavor for the half-dragon and went to pay. He went to his car and drove to the shop to pick up Evan. He stood outside his vehicle as he waited.

"Edge."

He looked around.

"Edge."

He walked around as he scanned the area. A door to the emptied building near the Witches Brew swung open and closed. Adam ran his hands through his hair.

"Edge."

He looked toward the building and went to investigate. He entered the old building and waved the dust away from his face. He looked up and coughed. He made his way further into the building following the voice. He got to a lone chair and tilted his head.

"Edge."

He grabbed his temple.

"We've missed you."

"Get out," he breathed. "Get out of my head."

"We need you."

Adam shook his head.

"Remember. We love you."

He turned to leave and his eyes grew wide before he blacked out.