Saya woke up, disoriented and confused. The food! I should have known that it was drugged. When her mind cleared, she gasped at the man in front of her. C-Creed?! What's he doing here? Oh, God, I have to warn Train!

Creed smiled. "Witch, you will witness another beautiful reunion between Train and I."

"What will you do to Train?!"

"Nothing. I do not wish to hurt you, either." He observed Saya's red yukata. Saya felt as if someone had invited Creed to take his time looking at her body. She felt violated and exposed, so, to distract him, she asked, "How long is it until we get there?"

"Only a few minutes longer, my dear."

Saya felt a growl work its way up her throat.

-

Train was almost about to exit the apartment that they were staying at when Sven tapped him on the shoulder. He nearly screamed out of fright as he whipped around to find Sven staring at him with an amused twinkle in his eye.

Train let out a sigh of relief. "Don't do that to me again!"

"You're going to rescue Saya, aren't you?"

Train glanced down at the ground, his feelings taking over. "Yeah," he said quietly. "I am."

"Do you have the bullets that I gave you earlier today?"

Train nodded. "They came in handy last time, Sven. I forgot to thank you. I should probably get going if I don't want anything to happen to Saya."

Sven nodded. "I won't stop you. Take care of yourself, okay?"

Train looked over his shoulder while saying, "I will, I promise!"

Sven took a drag of his cigarette, all the while telling himself that Train would be fine. If only it was that easy to believe.

-

At the Lunafort Tower, Creed and Saya were waiting for Train. Shiki had joined the two to make sure that everything went as planned. It was taking all of Shiki's power to not rip Creed's head off. Has he gone insane again? I hope not, but if seeing the Black Cat is what lets him live, then I'll go along with it. Shiki's urge slowly went away as he pondered about different things. He glanced down at Saya's handcuffs regretfully. I'm sorry that we had to meet under these circumstances. Once Black Cat gets here, I'm sure that everything will be okay.

He was about to be proven wrong.

Creed smirked. He had lied to Saya about not wanting to hurt her. If he did hurt her, Train would most certainly arrive faster….

Out of nowhere, Creed knocked Shiki out and left the Taoist lying sprawled out on the ground. Saya gasped and asked out of shock, "What did you do that for?!" Fear blazed through her as Creed's sword was pointed at her throat. The heat from Creed's chest nearly burned her back. She felt vulnerable once more, and started screaming Train's name in her head.

Her heart pounded, and she knew that she had to do something. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't move. A bead of sweat moved down her face, and the seconds seemed to drag on.

With one swift movement, Saya felt Creed's sharp blade pierce her shoulder and slice downward, creating a gash in her right arm. The gash ended at her wrist. Saya screamed and saw Creed's blade bury itself in her abdomen. She felt blood spurt slightly out of her mouth. The next thing she knew, she hit the ground and felt her warm blood pool around her.

Creed walked towards Saya, waiting for Train to burst through the window at any moment. Saya pulled her Beretta 93R out of her leg strap and aimed it shakily at Creed. Creed then put a hand on Saya's gun and pulled it out of her hands.

Fortunately for Saya, her finger was in the middle of pulling the trigger. Her faithful gun fired, sending a bullet straight into Creed's chest. Saya fought back a smile of triumph. Gotcha! She had gotten slightly cocky the last time that they had fought, and she grimaced internally at the memory. I thought that he would have been easy to take down. I got slightly cocky, and look where that got me—Heaven. She was determined to stay alive until Train came.

Train sensed that something was terribly wrong and was glad that he was approximately ten seconds away from kicking the window out. As his feet collided with the glass, he saw Saya. Blood was pooled around her arm and abdomen, and Creed had her gun in his hands, along with Kotetsu. Train landed with a thud, got up, aimed Hades at Creed, and demanded in a voice thick with anger, determination, and his feelings for Saya, "Cut the crap and let her go, Creed!"

Creed sighed. "I'm sorry, Train, but I can't do that."

Train turned to face Creed with his entire body. "You won't kill her again!" His eyes blazed with anger and, much to Creed's dismay, fondness for Saya.

"You're developing a relationship with this wi—?!" His angry shout was interrupted by a swift blow to the head from Hades. Creed went flying and smashed into the wall. Train retrieved Saya's gun and broke the chains that bound her hands with Hades. He picked her up, blushing slightly at the warmth that, to his relief, she still had, and carried her to an indent in the wall. Saya was also blushing slightly, and she marveled at how gentle Train was when he put her down.

He saw her gash and muttered, "That's a nasty wound." Saya looked at it and suddenly felt faint. "I'll call Sven. We need to get you to a hospital. There's no way—"

Train stopped talking after Saya put her left hand to his right cheek. "I'll be okay, Train," she said in a quiet, calm voice. "I'll still be here when you finish fighting."

You don't understand. I have to get you out of here. You mean more to me than you could ever imagine, and I won't risk losing you again. Train paused slightly, wanting to choose his words wisely. "Saya, I… I wouldn't be able to fight knowing that you're hurt."

Creed had made his way over to the wall and said, "Oh, how touching."

"You bastard!" Train shouted, getting up and running towards Creed. He proceeded to knock Kotetsu out of Creed's hands, pick him up, run towards the window, and unceremoniously defenestrate him. Creed hung on to the ledge, climbed up, and gave Train a bloody nose with one well-aimed punch. Train recoiled and drew Hades after wiping the blood off of his mouth.

Just as Creed was about to grab Kotetsu, Train kicked Creed straight in the stomach. Creed fell and knocked Train down with one swing of his legs. Train's head collided with the hard floor, and he felt something crack in his arm. He also felt one or two of his ribs creak. He saw Saya looking at him out of the corner of his eye and turned his head to face her.

Train's heart warmed and butterflies zipped every which way in his gut, but his mind was focused on the battle at hand. He was suddenly strong again, and he slowly rose to his feet. Creed had done the same, and he was now holding Kotetsu.

Damn, Train thought. I'm screwed. Saya's also screwed if I don't get us out of here.

Shiki had regained consciousness by now, and he sent one of his bees to sting Creed. Sure enough, the bee landed on Creed's right hand. The bee stung Creed, to which Creed yelped and swatted at the bee. The bee vanished in a puff of purple smoke.

Shiki sent another bee to sting Creed's neck. That bee also stung Creed, which pissed Creed off. "Now!" Shiki shouted to Train. "Get yourselves out of here! Go, while you still can!"

Train put Hades back in his holster and ran like hell to where Saya was lying. He gently picked her up bridal style while giving her a few seconds to wrap her arms around his shoulders securely. Once he was certain that she wasn't going anywhere, he started running as fast as his legs could carry him. He shot through the tower, jumping down the flights of stairs and kicking down doors. Nothing was going to stop him or get in his way where Saya was concerned.

After what seemed like forever, Train finally kicked down the front door. Sure enough, there were police cars surrounding the tower. Train spotted Sven's car and started walking towards it. When he reached it, Eve got out of the passenger's seat and opened the rear door for Train.

"Thanks, Eve," Train said, exhausted and out of breath. He suddenly felt Saya go limp in his arms. Eve saw Train's yellow eyes widen with concern and shock. "Sven," he breathed as he slipped into the back seat, "we need to go to a hospital. Saya just passed out."

"Calm down, Train," Sven said. "I was going to take you there, anyway."

That was when Train noticed Rinslet sitting beside him. "Rins, what are you doing here?!"

"I was wondering when you'd notice me," she said with a wink and a raised pointer finger.

Train stared for a second and then smiled slightly. He still held on to Saya as Sven drove to the hospital.

"Are you going to let her go? Jeez. It's like she's your lifeline or something," Rins said. In a quieter voice, she added, "You really do truly care about her, don't you?"

"Did you just notice that? I seriously hope you didn't."

"Of course I noticed it. I noticed it way before you did, Train." Train told Rinslet, Sven, and Eve about the incident during the drive there. When they arrived at the hospital, Train had just enough time to carry Saya in and gently place her on the bed before he lay beside her and also fainted.

"Aww," Rinslet said softly so that only Sven and Eve could hear her.

"They are definitely falling in love," Eve said as she watched Saya and Train lie next to each other.

"Yup," Sven said. "I think that they've finally realized it, too. I'm happy for them. I think that it's about time that Train found himself a girl, too. Maybe Saya'll get him to settle down. It would be good for him."

"She's also another reason for him to live," Rins added.

Eve nodded. "I agree. When you care about someone, you also fight for them. She'll be another reason for him to fight, too."

She'll be my reason for everything. I'll never let you go again, Saya. I promise you that.

Saya unconsciously placed her hands on Train's chest and moved closer to him, putting her head underneath his chin. Train put his arms around her and sighed contentedly. They dreamed about each other, and suddenly, for one blissful moment, everything seemed right in the world.

-

Rinslet saw Saya open her eyes slightly.

Train noticed this and propped Saya's head up on his shoulder. "Hey," he said softly. "Are you okay?" Saya nodded and noticed Rinslet.

"Rins…" She started, but her voice cut out on her.

Rins smiled. "Hey, Saya," she said. "I heard about the whole thing from Train." Saya looked at where Train should have been. He suddenly wasn't holding her anymore, and she missed his warmth.

"Where'd Train go?"

Rins looked around. "I don't know…."

Train suddenly twirled into the room while announcing, "I'm here!" Saya sweatdropped, got up, and said to Sven, "Give me that."

Sven obliged, giving Saya his newspaper. Saya rolled it up and proceeded to whack Train on the head with it, knocking him onto his butt.

"Saya," he complained while rubbing the lump on the back of his head. "What was that for?!"

"That was for acting like a jerk and leaving me without telling me where you were!"

Train stopped rubbing the lump and stared into Saya's eyes. She's actually quite cute when she's angry, he thought. He stood up and walked over to Saya. Saya wasn't sure what to do, so she stood there. After Train blushed slightly and cupped her face in his hands, she felt her knees go weak and give out. She dropped the newspaper out of surprise and slight fear.

Train gasped slightly, caught her, and drew her into his arms. Saya placed her hands on his chest, filled with warmth and affection. She blushed a subtle pink, savoring the moment. Train pulled her a bit closer, assuring her that he wouldn't let go until she had regained her balance.

Saya pulled away gently, and Train released her. "Are you okay?" he asked.

Saya nodded. "Yeah," she said. "My knees decided to spazz and turn to jelly on me."

Train smiled and laughed. "Do you want to sit?" Saya looked at him and nodded graciously.

"I would, thank you," she said after smiling. Train pulled out a chair and Saya sat in it, blushing slightly. Train pushed the chair in and sat next to her on the table.

"Off," Sven scowled at Train, wanting the spiky-haired man to get off of the table. "Saya, can I have my newspaper back?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah. Sure!" She pushed the chair out and picked up the newspaper from where she had dropped it when her knees had given out on her. She handed it back to Sven, who thanked her and started reading it again.

After Rinslet brought back muffins from the local Elsida bakery, she left to find another job. Sven and Eve decided that they would let Train and Saya have a day off to let their wounds heal.

"By the way, Train," Sven said as he and Eve were leaving to catch a class D criminal, "You have two slight cracks in two of your ribs, and the lower part of your humerus is also slightly cracked. In your case, Saya, your wounds weren't that serious. No major arteries or nerves were cut, and he missed your vital organs, so you're good. Make sure that nothing happens while I'm gone, okay?"

Train nodded. "Okay, Sven. Take care."

"You, too." Sven shut the door behind him.

"Now," Saya turned to Train with a mischievous look in her eyes, "What should we do on our day off?"

Author's Note: Merry (belated) Christmas and a happy New Year, [insert whatever you may celebrate here]! I would appreciate it if you guys left a review. I'd love your feedback, comments, etc., and reviews also keep me writing (and make me happy! :D). Hopefully I'll update soon!

I originally wanted to make the incident more like the manga, but I decided against it when I was writing the part where Train looked at Saya. It's funny, how things can change on a moment's notice. :) I also had a daydream about the whole part where Saya whacks Train with the newspaper and he hugs her. I decided to include that in here because I thought that it was cute. :D I really enjoyed writing this chapter, and I hope you guys enjoy reading it.

Anyways, enough of my rambling. See you next chapter! :D