Livianna winced when she hit the wall. "Oh, God damn that bitch is starting to piss me off." She got up and ran after her. Seeing Nathaniel and Isis going at it she sighed. "What is he doing NOW?!" She complained before taking off down the hall and tackling Isis. Hitting the ground Livianna hissed getting up and backing off quickly. "Damn that burns!" Wincing she stood up straight again. "Alright Isis come pick on someone your own size." She blocked Nathaniel off so he could leave. And so help her god, if he didn't she'd have to kill him. Worrying about herself was hard enough but having to worry about him too was going to be way to hard.


Nickoli ran picking up the pace. He was unstable at first on the softer ground but opened his bottle sealing the way he came with one hand as he carefully balance Lizzie. "Ok, one down." He stated grinning at Lizzie. "Nectar, apparently Trackers have a severe allergy to the stuff." Nodding some as he took off again just in case getting to the jeep required a bit of endurance as he ran the whole way but he got there. "Got her! Nathaniel is still inside." He said setting Lizzie in the jeep. "Are the other doors sealed?" He asked making sure no one attempted to go back in. That was part of the rules. No one entered once they left. "NATHANIEL!" Nickoli called in hoping to see the guy run out in a few minutes or so.

Nathaniel looked shocked as Livianna suddenly tackled Isis. He was about to say something butthen tackled Isis himself an grappled with her, and got some down her throat. He got kicked off, and sliced up a bit but he was grinning ear to ear. "Pay back is a real bitch ain't it?" he said with a grin and then nodded to Livianna. "See you outside." he said lightly and then ran out of there, Isis sputtering shreiks and curses as she stood, her anger boiling over. "I'm going to kill you! If it's the last thing I do!" she snarled and then attacked Livianna with the ferocity of a lion.

Liz reveled in the warmth of Nick and then sun. It felt so good upon her pale skin that she couldn't feel much mire at home. Though as they got farther and farther from the temple, the mode her wrist burned. Once there tears spilled down her cheeks, and she grabbed her wrist, a loud whimper of pain escaping her lips. "nick...." she cried, her breathing speeding up painfully. Asim loped over in wolf form and seeing Liz growled. "Get her closer to the temple, she has to be close enough to Isis to keep the blood bond in tact... Otherwise Isis dies and she dies." he said worried. "Once your sister kills Isis, Lizzie should be free." he said reassuringly as he watched Liz begin to shake in pain and curl up.

Nickoli nodded moving with Lizzie back towards the temple. He was only close enough to keep the bond intact and the pain away. "We'll sit right under this tree." He said softly stroking her hair. Having her in his arms was the best feeling in the world. "Asim do we have any extra clothes for Lizzie?" He asked wanting her to be able to cover up as much as possible.


Livianna grinned as Nathaniel took off. He was something. Growling as Isis attacked she gasped as her nails became imbedded in her side. "That hurt!" She screeched before attacking back. "It'll be the last thing you try to do. You have to realize, you can't always get what you want." Livianna's voice sounded taunting. The pain in her side was overran with adrinalin as Liv sliced at Isis's arms and legs, she wanted to cause this woman much pain before her death. The nectar would help that too. No doubt in a matter of minutes, long minutes, it would slow her down. "Tell me what does that stuff taste like to you? I kinda remember it tasted sickly sweet." She said curiously, wondering how she kept finding times to talk. Kicking and swinging at her attacker Livianna moved backwards only when the smell of the nectar from the doors became to much to handle.

Liz relaxed in Nick's arms as he got close enough to the temple and sighed heavily, like a big burden had been relieved from her. Laying in his arms she barely had any strength, just enough to move her eyes to rest on his handsome features as he supported her head. "Yes, a simple dress." Asim answered and in a second was back with a green dress. He knelt next to Nick, now in human form, and helped him get Liz in the dress. Once she was he let them be and checked on everyone else. Liz laid there and then a small tear slid down her cheek. "I'm sorry that I was... So stupid... Nick..." she whispered horsely and she blinked slowly. "It's felt like it's been... A week down there... How long has it been?" she asked and then shivered. "I'm sorry... "

Isis screamed in pain as the necter began working as Livianna cut her a good ten more times. Her blood was oozing down her body and she coughed and gagged. Doubling over she spit out a massive blood clot and then looked up at Livianna. A twisted smile came to her blood covered face as it oozed from her mouth and down. "You little bitch... You're going to find that no one can understand you.... That you push everyone away.... That they die around you..." she cackled and then grabbed her hair, it came out and fell to the ground in the places she touched. "Mark my words, you will never find happiness." she cackled and then grabbed a dagger from under her robes and threw it, and attacked again. But she was slowing down so much more, and she knew that this was her end.

Nickoli shook his head. "No, Lizzie, shh." He put a hand on her lips. "I was stupid for leaving you and not protecting you when I had a chance." He said softly running his finger along her face to wipe away her tears. "Its only been a day, one night, that's all." His voice was deep but soft. "It felt like much longer. I'm sorry." Closing his eyes he moved her so his arms were firmly around her. No one was taking her again.

Livianna looked at her target as she spoke. Smirking she nodded. "Why should I mark your words? They are babbles from the devil, and I am deaf to your words." Taking in a deep breath she blocked a few more attacks. "Your time has come and I'm glad this gets to be my kill. It makes me HAPPY." Her voice quivered some, it made her feel better it didn't make her happy but Isis didn't get the pleasure of knowing that. Striking at Isis a few more times Livianna flipped her dagger around and drove it straight into Isis's torso, she hadn't paid attention where, pulling it out so it couldn't be used against her. "I am in control of my fate." She whispered softly to herself watching the tracker in front of her. Livianna wasn't going attack again unless she needed to.

Liz quivered at the thought of how long she had been down in that terrible room with that horrible witch. The feel of Nick's arms tightly around her was comforting but she knew she wouldnt have lasted another day had she been with Isis... She would have lost everything who made her who she was. "Nick... I love you.... " she breathed and suddenly she screamed in pain. Convulsing her wrist glowed and then suddenly she fell back limply in Nick's arms, passed out. The mark on her wrist dissappeared, and the curse was lifted from the whole family.

Isis screamed as the dagger was plunged into her chest, and then cackled as she fell to the ground. "I hope you see everything I did to that little flower... I hope it haunts you for the rest of your life!" she screeched and then shrivled before Livianna. Then with a loud bang she became ashes, and a part of her raced to Licianna and forced itself info her body. There was an eagle's screech and Nathaniel swooped in, in form of a massive eagle from a whole he created. "Get on, you've done your part, let me do mine." he projected to her and lowered himself so she could get on his back. He would fly her home, because he knew that she needed to rest from this horrifying day.

Nickoli smiled some but it was short lived. "Asim! What happened?" He called touching her neck he felt a pulse and calmed down. IT was only moments later when a scream was heard from inside the temple. It wasn't human though. Sighing he waited to see his sister this was way to crazy. His heart was racing and his fear was great. He had no idea what was going on.


Livianna looked at the witch as she died and picked up her dagger. She had enough time to look up at Nathaniel before she doubled over in pain. Stiffling a scream she winced. "I can't...move..." She whimpered. Grabbing her eyes Livianna felt her body shake, it felt like she was being burned all over all at once. "Please..don't touch me." She wailed before gasping in pain. This was much worse that what had happened before. Grabbing her side, her wounds now becoming a problem as well she collapsed fully. Liv's blood felt like it was boiling under her skin while she suffocated at the same time. Images flashed through her head, torturous and horrific. They were quick and short lived as her subconscious tried to bury the memories that were not her own. With her eyes still sealed and covered she tried to tell Nathaniel what to do. "Nat...I can't.." wincing she tried harder. "I won't leave the temple like this. I need fire. Something to cleanse it of that things treachery." She said showing a more spiritual side, one normally deeply hidden. Gasping for air she curled up some trying to push herself off the ground. God it felt like she was being ripped apart as that part of Isis forced itself to morph with her. Stumbling she caught herself on a wall not daring to open her eyes, they hurt the most.

Asim ran over hearing Lizzie's scream and quickly felt her pulse in her neck. He then grabbed her wrist and sighed heavily. "The bond is broken... She's free... Though as I feared it wasn't painless for her." he said softly and looked to Nick. "Take her home swiftly. Tell everyone what has happened, and that we will be there shortly, we must burn this temple down... It has been defiled by Isis." he said seriously.

Nathaniel was shocked seeing the pain Livianna was going threw and shifted back. Swiftly going to her side as she fell against the wall he pulled her into his arms. "I will save you... And my father is already planning on burning this place down." he said and lifted her. Looking around he shifted and gave himself the eagle wings. "Hold on Livianna... Thing will be alright soon." he said reassuringly and then took off powerfully into the air. Flying out of the hold in the ceiling he made he landed behind his brothers and Asim yelled for them to burn it down. Taking the torches they had they lit them and then threw them into the temple. Soon it was engulfed in flame, and began crumbling before their eyes. "Livianna... Speak to me... Are you alright?" Nathaniel asked worriedly.

Nickoli nodded and took off towards the house. He could make it there easily as long as he was careful. Sighing he watched Lizzie carefully. "Can't any part of this be painless?" He asked softly. Once there he took her inside telling the people there what had happened. Laying Lizzie on the couch he sat next to her. "I need some cool water and a rag." He said softly, not demanding at all.


Livianna let out a soft scream when she was picked up and winced, flinching all over. "Please...put me down." She begged weeping as her body screamed in pain where ever pressure was put. Her temperature had risen, her spine was on fire as it felt like claws were digging into it, new markings no doubt. "It hurts..." Opening her eyes she screamed again closing them. The light felt awful. Covering her face she turned it away from the sun and whimpered. "Just kill me, god just kill me." She cried the pain was unbearable. The blood loss wasn't helping either. Grabbing her side she found mild relief as she lost consciousness.

Some water and a towle was given to Nick as he explained everything and then the pack came. Nathaniel was the first to arrive, looking worried as hell and holding a passed out Livianna. He blamed Isis for doing this to her, and he laid her down ok the other couch, kneeling next to her and holding her hand. Soon Asim and the rest arrived and came in. Exchanging hugs and smiled they were all happy that this crisis was over, and that everyone was safe. Nathaniel was shaken at hearing liviana's plea to die, and he just couldn't fathom the kind of pain she had been in to say such a thing. Shifting into a healer he healed her wounds and then shifted back, panting a bit. His shoulder burned, but it wouldn't stop him from doing anything. Liz then slowly began to stir, her limbs slowly moving. Her eyes then slowly opened and she turned her head seeing Nick and her whole family behind him. "I'm home..." she whispered, relieved at seeing all of their smiling faces.

Nickoli watched his sister come in and was worried. What had happened? Looking down he took care of Lizzie while Nathaniel took care of Liv. Seeing Liz wake up he smiled. "Yeah, safe and sound. Isis is gone, everything," He started shifting so she couldn't see what Nathaniel was doing. "Everything is ok now." Brushing her hair out of her face he smiled and kissed her forhead softly. "I'm glad this is over. Its been a hell of a few days." A soft chuckle came out of him.


Livianna whimpered flinching when she was laid down. Stirring some in her sleep when Nathaniel grabbed her hand. Reacting only after she was healed. Her eyes shifted under the lids and the pain had died down now that she was healed for the most part. Her eyes opened, not very much at first scared it would hurt. Seeing the roof she oped her eyes some more. Her once blue eyes were now a light violet color. Panicking for a second she looked around breathing heavily. Attempting to move once before giving up. Seeing the pack and Lizzie just beyond her brother's figure she closed her eyes again going back to sleep. Having no energy left after everything.

Liz smiled and blushed softly as Nick leaned down and kissed the top of her forehead. "It has..." she whispered softly and then reached up weakly and took his hand in her own. "You're so warm..." she whispered softly and then pressed his hand to her cheek. She hadn't felt any warmth down there in that terrible place. She looked up at Nick hopefully, wishing he would return her love. She wanted to know that he loved her, so badly. It had been what had kept her sane, sown there. Seeing her brother walk over after Livianna fell asleep once more he met her eyes and then wrapped his arms around her tightly and she clutched onto him. Tears of joy slid down both of their faces and Nathaniel kissing Lizzie's head. "I'm so happy you're okay..." he breathed and she looked into his eyes and cupped his cheeks. "Don't be stupid like that again... You can't leave me... I won't let you." Liz choked and then hugged him tightly again and he slowly pulled away. "Never again.." he whispered as a promise and slowly stood. Liz watched lovingly as her brother lifted Livianna and carried her upstairs to lay her down on the bed. Though she wanted to stay right here, surrounded by family. "Is there anything to eat?" she asked softly and the pack burst out in laughter. "There's always something to eat!" the twins laughed and Nathaniel's mother walked over. "What do you want to have honey?" she asked softly. "Cheesey popcorn..." Liz said with a sheepish smile and then giggled. "Well we are in luck, I stocked up when you said you were coming." she said lightly and went off to go get some.

Nickoli smiled and made room for Nathaniel. When his sister was carried off he sighed deeply. He worried about her but the happiness was quickly renewed hearing Lizzie. Laughing some he took her hand kissing it. "Your so cute." He said softly kissing her nose playfully. Moving her slightly he took a spot on the couch behind her so she could lay on him. "There we go much better." He said wrapping his arms around her. "God, I missed you." He said kissing her hair lightly with a smile. "After you eat do you want a bath? I think the warm water will do some good for your tense muscles." He said lightly rubbing her shoulder with his free hand, he hadn't let go of her hand when he moved so he only had one free. Snuggling into her he smiled contently.


Livianna felt the bed under her as she was laid down and opened her eyes again. She looked up at Nathaniel and smiled some. "Thanks." She whispered hoarsely as she snuggled into the pillows some. Grabbing her side she felt the wound was gone but her clothes were sticky and stained with caked on blood. That in itself grossed her out. Moving her hand she made a face as she dozed in and out of sleep. She was trying so hard to wake up, her instincts trying to keep her alert but her body was done. Sighing simply in her half and half state she just let herself doze coming too once in a while to see if anyone was still there.

Liz giggled as Nick kissed her nose and blushed deeply. Smiling widely at Nick she allowed him to pull her into his arms. Laying in his lap happily she sighed contantly. She then looked up at him and smiled softly. "I missed you too.... So very much." she whispered softly and then nodded happily hearing about a bath. Hopefully that would wash away her memories of Isis. "That sounds good..." she said softly and then grinned as she was handed a bowl of cheesy popcorn. "Thank you!" she said happily.

Nathaniel smiled hearing Livianna and then nodded. "It was nothing, sleep." he said and then stayed by her side. Knowing she wasn't going to like her clothes he fried thinking of a way to get her out of them without looking at her. He signed and then rubbed the back of his neck. He then shook his head and grabbed one of her shirts and looked her over again a blush rising to his cheeks as be remembered catching her out of the shower.

Nickoli grinned and nodded. He sighed lightly as he looked at the pack, everything was back to perfect. Looking at the popcorn he raised an eyebrow. "I know your weakness!" he joked tickling her side lightly. He was just happy sitting there or as long as she wanted to sit there. Smiling some he looked at Asim, "Is my sister ok?" His voice still happy but an honest worry hid behind it. Asim was the only one down here he knew would know something.


Livianna's shirts where mostly button up, most girls knew a trick to getting them on and off with out showing everything. Nathaniel being a guy though, he'd probably struggle and end up showing off more than he intended too. Turn red even though she probably wouldn't even care. Then stumble when he tried to apologies. This being a nice guys way of doing things. However it would probably be easier to just slip her into a nightgown and pull the shirt out from under it. Not that Livianna would notice she was half dead to the world.

Liz laughed and squirmed as Nick tickled her, her eyes alright with happieness. She then hurried her face into his stomach to act like she was hiding, and to stifle her giggles. With Nick at her side, she would be back to normal faster then if she would be alone. He knew both her weaknesses now, him and cheesy popcorn. Peaking up at Asim, the pack leader smiled at both of them and then looked up the stairs. "She will be just fine after much rest." he said reassuringly and Liz smiled and popped another piece of popcorn in her mouth. She was so grateful for Licianna resquing her and she would thank her a ton when she woke.

Nathaniel finally decided to get off Livianna's shirt and then stood. Gently lifting her shoulders after unbuttoning her shirt he looked away as he slipped it off and grabbed the other one. Checking her side to see it was healed he then helped her into the shirt and buttoned it up swiftly. His face was bright red and he knelt on the ground again. "Thatwas embarrassing..." he whispered to himself.

Nickoli laughed some as Lizzie messed around. Then nodded. "That's good to know. Livianna can sleep like the dead...hmm maybe I should check on what's taking Nathaniel so long." He said like an over protective brother. Sighing he looked at lizzie. "Is that good?" he asked knowing her answer would be yes, he didn't know why he bothered asking in the first place. He ran his hand through her hair and smiled. "I just realized something..." He said his face lighting up like he had just been blessed with knowledge. "Your beautiful!!!" He said his face breaking out into a grin laughing. He was just joking of course he'd always known this.

Livianna was still laying there, stirring a little before settling back down for a few minutes. She stirred again and seemed to be having some bad dreams. Whimpering some in her sleep she brought her hand up to her head as she slept and became restless. She calmed down and then the cycle started over. Her body recovering and her mind slowly started coping.

Hearing Nick's words about her brother Liz looked up and smiled. "He's probably watching over her as she sleeps... He used to do that with me all the time." she said softly and then grinned and nodded hearing her love's question. "Yes they are soooo yummy!" she said happily, chomping on a few more before looking back up at nick. Curiously she tilted her head to the side slightly and then blushed surprised at what he said next. Looking away sheepishly she put her hand to her mouth and smiled. "Thank you." she said softly and gave a soft giggle.

Nathaniel watched Livianna go threw this odd sleeping cycle, a bit worried. What if she was having a nightmare? What if she was just a restless sleeper? He began to ponder his options to fixthis new problem before him, for he wanted Livianna to be as comfortable as possible. She had saved his sister, it wad the least he could do for her.

Nickoli laughed and nodded. "True enough. Nathaniel doesn't seem very...uh...well lets just put it like this he is probably very frustrated." Nickoli said with a laugh. Seeing Lizzie's reaction to his joke he moved her hand and kissed her lightly. "If you didn't know you were beautiful then I'm going to have to tell you every single day from now on." He said softly kissing her again lightly. He grinned and took a few pieces of popcorn tossing them in his mouth making a face he laughed. "That is the last time I steal your feel good food." he said with a laugh apparently not liking it.


Livianna's dreams were horrific but it calmed down quickly. Livianna had a talent for twisting her own nightmares around in her favor. Sighing she rolled over trying to find blankets in her sleep. It wasn't easy with her eyes closed and nothing on this bed was hers. Sighing again she rubbed her eyes as she settled back down.

Lizzie laughed hearing Nick's joke and shook her head. Though she was taken off guard as he kissed her on the lips. Looking up into his eyes softly she then kissed him back as he kissed her again. He tasted amazing, and the warmth that spred threwout her body was priceless. She then watched as he ate a few pieces of popcorn and could only laugh seeing the face he made and his words just made it even more funny. "Fine. More for me." she said happily and popped a few more pieces into her mouth happily. She loved cheese and popcorn, so this cheese dusted popcorn was her favorite snack ever.

Nathaniel smiled seeing Livianna calm down and then chuckled relieved. He then heard more rustling from her after sitting down and stood. She was groping for invisible covers. Smiling gently he unfolded the blankets and then put them on her. Tucking her in lovingly he then kissed her head and stared down at her beautifully peaceful face. "Sleep well Liv..." he whispered with care.

Nickoli laughed softly. "Now your lips are going to taste cheesy." He teased softly wrapping his arms around her and hugging her firmly but gently at the same time. His muscular arms acting like armor. Satisfied with the way things were going he waited quietly for her to finish eating. He rested his head back and smiled every now and again he'd run his hand through her hair and smile. "Seriously though," He said breaking his silence. "Has your brother ever been the forward type because Livianna sure isn't. She prefers to let the guys do the heavy lifting. I am seriously starting to feel bad for him. Poor Nathaniel has no idea the work he's just given himself. Maybe I should help him...teach him some, techniques, to make it easier." Rubbing his chin Nick thought to himself. Grinning he started a diabolical plan on how to get his sister and Lizzie's brother together. A soft chuckle came out of him as his "evil" plan was played out in his head.

Lizzie smiled and happily sat in Nick's arms as she finished eating. Though as she began fettin down to the last dew pieces she nodded hearing his words. It seemed he was practically thinking aloud. "He can be... He usually is, but here he doesn't feel strong and he cares about Livianna too much to be straight forward with her." she said softly and then turned in Nick's arms. She didn't care that she was straddling his lap, she just wrapped her arms around his neck and looked deeply into his eyes. "Promise that you will never leave me..." she whispered, wanting and needing to hear him say that at least. Though she longer to hear him admit that he loved her, and it was something she would probably always long for.

Nickoli laughed some. "its adorable really, like a little boy with a crush." He stated. Taken off guard when she turned around he wrapped his arms around her. "Elizabeth I swear I will never leave you." His voice sincere. "Besides I hear when you find someone who makes you feel like king of the world you shouldn't leave them." He let his hands rest on the small of her back as he looked into her beautiful eyes. "Lizzie, I mean it, I'm not going to leave you, ever. You stole my heart and.." Laughing softly he leaned his head back for a moment. "And it makes me happy, knowing you have it." Nick's eyes came back and looked at her again. "What do people call this feeling?" He asked before smiling. Kissing her softly he sighed. "I think they call it love. From what I can tell their description matches everything I feel when your near me, I don't know what to think. When you were taken my chest felt like it had been ripped out. I didn't know a feeling could be so insanely intense. You know that saying 'You don't know what you have till its gone'? Well I know what I have, and it is a beautiful, smart, independent, woman that I love." Smiling as he realized and admitted that which he had been pondering since making out with her just a few days ago. "Now what about that bath?"

Lizzie listened to Nickoli as he spoke to her in such a way. Tears suddenly welled in her eyes and she then pressed a deep kiss to his lips. Once she pulled away she smiled and sniffled. "That makes me so happy..." she whispered and then chuckled weakly. "Thinking of you made me have hope..." she whispered knowing he would understand what she would need hope for and then giggled. "A bath sounds wonderful..." she whispered and then rested her head where his neck met his shoulder and closed her eyes happily. "I love you so much..." she whispered against his skin softly. His words had nearly left her speechless, and now she knew she was no longer alone in this world. It was the best feeling ever.

Nickoli smiled and wrapped his arms around her in a hug. He love her so much her words made him quiet content, happy with his life and not wanting anything more. Grinning he picked her up as she was and carried her upstairs to the bathroom. Sitting her down on the counter he ran the back of his hand down the side of her face. Walking over he turned on the hot water and got the bath started. "There we go" he said looking at her. "Do you need help with that dress?" he asked coyly leaning over and giving her a kiss on the cheek.

(sorry short.))