A/N ** Revised 9-2-09**

***Go back and read ch 4***, it will help you to understand this chapter better. For real go do it! Also, I do plan on doing an epilogue that shows what happened to everyone during the battle since you will only get to "see" what Zoey "sees". Then I am thinking about doing a sequel, what do you guys think? Yes or no?

Previously:

"I love you Z, and I wanted to tell you that I have honestly forgiven you for everything... I love you more than life and I will be everything you need me to be."

"I love you to, baby, and you are the only one for me. It's just you and me surviving night."

Chapter 10

I should've known that sleeping was a wasted effort. Knowing that tomorrow was the night we were going to leave the tunnels and try to find Kalona was scaring the hell outta me. Just thinking about how everyone I cared about and myself were going to go and fight a crazy powerful bad guy and his even crazier ho, kind of made it impossible to sleep.

I could tell Erik was still awake because every now and then he would kiss the top of my head and snuggle closer to me. I figured since this could possibly be my last night sleeping next to him, I wouldn't want to waste it by actually sleeping... that would just be silly.

The silence of the night was fading away as the tunnels came to life with the noises of our friends' "morning" routines. I could hear the showers running in the distance, and pots clanking in our make shift kitchen where Darius was probably making breakfast for everyone like he'd been doing everyday since we got down here. It's weird the things that become normal to you when life changes abruptly. How you can adapt to things that were once uncommon to you. Part of me was happy for the change because it brought me back to Erik. I could never regret that.

Too soon Erik was "waking" me up by nuzzling his nose into the crook of my neck.

"I don't wanna get up," I whined, "I want to stay in bed with my boyfriend."

"Well don't you think it's rude to talk about your boyfriend when I am right here..." He teased.

"No, he's not nearly as sexy as you." I said as he rolled us over, pinning me beneath his strong body. His superman good looks called to me, as I ran my fingers through his hair.

He started kissing my face and each of the tattoos on my body. He ended at my left ring finger where our matching tats were displayed, and the mood around us suddenly changed. The teasing ended and the reality of the situation hit us both full force. We were both hyper aware that this could be our last time together, and we were going to make the most of it.

He made love to me and the feeling was overwhelming, it was desperate and driven completely by love. We joined together, sharing every part of ourselves, our bodies, souls as well as our blood. We truly made love like it was the last time.

He entered me slowly, every inch of his cock slipping into me, stretching my tight walls. My nails dug into his back as I tried to find an outlet for the pleasure he was bringing me.

His hands slid up my sides and trailed the underside of my arms lifting them above my head where he held them securely with his own defined arms. Locking our hands together he used them as leverage to pull himself into me, thrusting hard and slow. His chest was pressed tightly to mine, as he pushed in and out of me increasing his rhythm with every pump.

Our moans mingled together filling the air with our love. Quiet whispers of our undying love were exchanged, as well as our unconditional devotion to each other.

Our releases were fast approaching as he increased his speed and I thrust my hips up to meet his every move. I untangled our hands and reached to wrap them around his waist, holding him as close to me as possible. We melded our bodies together making us truly one.

With our mouths connected to the other's neck we drank from each other filling our need for the sweet blood of our bond. We continued to drink from each other in our most spiritual act, while our bodies reached the peak of their bliss.

***

"Does everybody understand the plan?" I looked every person in the eyes to make my point.

A round of yes' followed my question.

As a group we had decided where each person was going to be. Erik and I were going to look for Neferet and Kalona; while Damien, the Twins, Stevie Rae and the red fledglings went after the Raven Mockers using their affinities to destroy them. Darius would stay with and protect Aphrodite, Jack, and Heath, since they were the only ones without a defense of some kind.

Dread was creeping over us as the time drew nearer for us to depart. Our goodbyes were heartbreaking. To hear the normally quiet and strong Darius telling Aphrodite that he would follow her anywhere and love her forever was surprising to say the least. I had to pick up Shaunee's jaw off the floor when she heard that admission. But what shocked us even more was that she started crying as she admitted that she felt the same! I had to look away from them when she jumped into his arms and started kissing him with so much passion it would have made a stripper blush.

The rest of us said our goodbyes quietly, hugging and crying while trying to convey our feelings of love and devotion. Erik and I simply stared into each other's eyes letting our feelings be felt by the other. I could feel his love, forgiveness, longing, and fear. All things that I myself was feeling.

Heath came over to me then and started to speak, but I quickly interjected, "Not now Heath, I need to focus, people's lives are in my hands...I'll talk to you later k?"

"Sure." He said as he gave me one lasting look. His eyes held the saddest expression, I wanted to take him in my arms, comfort him and make that look go away, but time was running short and I simply turned away.

After we figured out who would go where, we casted a circle to call on our Goddess as well as our elements to aid us in our mission. I called each of the elements to our circle asking them to empower us and help us to defeat our enemies.

I turned to Damien first and called air to join us and I immediately felt the wind of confidence overcome me. The rest of the group let out a sigh of comfort as they felt it too.

Next, I faced Shaunee to call on fire, her eyes burning like the element she represented, and the heat that came forth burned away any doubts from my mind. The warmth filled my entire body, sending sparks down to the very tips of my fingers.

Erin smiled as I came to her and asked water to cleanse our hearts of fear, leaving us ready for what we were about to face.

When I came to face Stevie Rae I summoned earth to protect us and surround us while we battled the great danger before us. Earth would be our protector against Kalona, it was the one element that posed a threat to him.

Leaving me to summon one last element, spirit. I called out to spirit to fill us with the souls of our ancestors to strengthen us. Our circle was now complete, and we were as ready as we'd ever be.

We knew that Nyx was on our side, but we also knew, thanks to Aphrodite's vision, that at least one person was going to die.

***

Being back above ground was nothing exciting, the streets of Tulsa were littered with abandoned cars. I would almost consider it a ghost town except I could smell the blood thick in the air like pollution. Even though I couldn't see the dead bodies, I could feel death lingering. Everyone stayed silent and alert as we got closer and closer to the school. The red fledglings actually looked excited, how odd, but I guess they were always more on the violent side so this would be right up their alley.

As we approached the trapdoor that would allow us entry into the House of Night ,a place we had all come to despise, I whispered instructions to the group one last time.

"Darius, make sure you find a safe place to hide," he flinched when I said the word 'hide', wishing that he could fight like the rest of us. "... while the fighting is going on, you have to protect those of us who can not protect themselves." We were counting on him to do this.

"Guys," I said looking at Damien, Shaunee, Erin, and Stevie Rae, "You have to kill off all of the Raven Mockers, because even if Erik and I can defeat Kalona and Neferet, his children can't be allowed to continue killing. Stay together and take them down as a team otherwise they will pick you off one by one."

"Blessed be..." I said to the group. Later I would wish that I had said a better goodbye to those I cared about, only because once they're gone there are no second chances.

We opened the trapdoor cautiously checking to be sure the coast was clear. We waited as two warriors crossed by the huge oak that started this all, hoping they did not come over and check the door. Once they left, Darius took point and led the group in. After we had all passed through the door we closed it to make sure we didn't alert anyone to our presence before we were ready to fight. That would be the quickest way to getting us killed, losing the element of surprise.

Each of us had different directions to go, Darius took off towards the dorms, as Damien led his group over toward the noise of the Raven Mockers. Darius kept his eyes scanning the area as he took Aphrodite by the hand, Heath and Jack followed closely behind, but I couldn't help but notice Heath's eyes following me as I walked away to enter the courtyard.

Erik and I headed over to the professors quarters thinking that maybe Neferet and Kalona would be in her room doing God only knows what. And if we were lucky they would be too distracted to notice our presence.

As I passed by Nyx's temple I noticed that something was off, I paused.

"Z?" Erik looked at me trying to figure out why I had stopped in the middle of the courtyard.

"Erik, do you notice anything strange?" I asked him

"Where's Nyx's statue?" I realized he was right, Nyx's statue was missing and in its place stood a pair of large black wings.

"How dare they desecrate Nyx's temple!" I hissed. Before I could say another word I saw two more Sons of Erebus rounding the corner, coming straight for us.

I quickly darted inside the temple pulling Erik along with me trying to avoid being caught so early on in our search. Nice one Z, I thought to myself. We could not afford to be stopped before we found them. All would be lost if Erik and I could not fulfill our part of the plan.

Upon entering into the temple I didn't take the time to look closely at my surroundings, all I could do was stare at him! The world was a distant memory as I glided toward him. My eyes lost focus on anything that wasn't him. His pull on me was instant and unparalleled.

Everything about him was calling to me... I could hear his voice in my head. He loved me and wanted to take me away from this terrible place... I belonged to him and I needed to go to him.

The world crashed into focus as I was being slammed into the ground, the fog around me lifted, and Heath was yelling at me! Why was Heath here?

"Zoey watch out!" I looked to see why he was yelling.

First I saw Erik in the corner fighting two incredibly large warriors of Erebus, and my first instinct was to go to him and help. The second thing I saw was Neferet standing in front of Heath and I, with a sinister smile marring her beautiful face. Now I knew why Heath had pushed me out of the way, Neferet had a ceremonial dagger in her hand and was lifting it ready to strike...

"Heath move!" I screamed trying to get to him before she could..."Nooooooo" She struck, Heath's body fell limp to the ground a deep gash sliced straight across his neck. His crimson blood flowed freely from the wound and his eyes were looking straight at me while his life drained away with his blood.

The wind ripped around my face lifting my body off the ground to hover in mid air; the fire in my veins boiled as my rage tore through me, and my eyes blackened when I used the force of all five elements to brutalize Neferet for what she had done to Heath. Her broken body crashed into the wall cracking it to the very foundation, I lifted my arms calling fire to ignite my palms to continue my abuse on her now tattered body. I thirsted for her death, her torture. The closer I got to her the more I wanted to rip her apart, the blood coming from her wounds did nothing to satisfy my bloodlust. A feral growl came from my lips as I burned her smooth skin, letting the fire do what my fury demanded.

My torture was far from complete when Kalona came to me and offered his hand to me. My mistake was looking into his eyes... my mind forgot all about rage and torture. In the background I could faintly hear Erik calling for me, but I couldn't think of a reason to go to him. Kalona offered me his hand again and I took it and followed him out of the temple willingly.

"This way my love" He spoke to me as his wings began to envelop me.

We had made our way to a secluded field surrounded by trees, he stopped me and turned to look at my body, eyes alight with desire.

"Now I will have your body" He told me as his hands moved to remove my clothing.

His touch reminded me of something... but my mind wouldn't work. I tried to think what I was forgetting but when his lips touched mine and we began to kiss I remembered. Erik! I loved Erik...

"Sweet revenge, oh how I will enjoy this." Kalona whispered to me as my mind became clearer and my clothes had fallen to the ground.

He took his claw like nails and raked them across my chest sending fresh blood dripping down my breasts. He drank greedily from my blood as he undressed himself, and a new feeling ran through my body- strength. I order ed my feet to move, to run away, but they refused to listen.

In the back of my mind I heard the voice of my Goddess, u-we-tsi-a-ge-ya drink from him...

"What?! But then I will imprint with him I can't do that to Erik, it would kill him"

Trust me daughter

"Nyx, I can't" Could I? Was my imprint with Erik strong enough?

Have faith Zoeybird, drink him

Kalona laid me down onto the grass and climbed on top of me positioning himself at my entrance. He leaned down to lick the remaining blood from my breasts squeezing them roughly while sliding his hands down to my hips, pulling me closer to him. I could feel his tip against my core ready to penetrate, Erik's voice once again was crying out to me and this time I wanted to run to it. I knew it was now or never and the second it took Kalona to hesitate, and smile menacingly at Erik, I bit down and drank...

Erik fell to his knees in defeat upon seeing me perform that most sacred act of ours. But the instant Kalona's blood entered my mouth his body began to convulse in pain. I continued to drink from him as his screams increased in volume, Erik's head snapped up in confusion. Still I continued to drink, I drank until I had bled him dry. Kalona's lifeless body lay before me and I had yet to feel any remorse. I redressed quickly, and called the elements to me. The power of his blood was running through me giving me more strength than I had ever felt. Calling out to earth I raised my arms above me,

"Earth we are born from you and when we die we will return to you. Take this abomination and swallow him into your depths." My voice rang with authority as the ground began to tremble and shake forming a massive fracture in the earth before me. Kalona's body fell into the dark abyss, and as the fires below consumed him, the earth sealed itself forming his unmarked grave to contain him for all of eternity.

A/N

You should all thank simkid for the lemon because originally I ghosted through it.

I am going to do an epilogue. It will be a conclusion to the battle and a telling of the way things went for the others... did they all survive? Also I was thinking of doing a sequel on how Zoey deals with the grief and guilt over Heath, and how it affects her relationship with Erik. Lemme know if you would read it if I wrote it or if I should just leave the story as is...

I am so proud of myself *pats self on the back* for finishing this before Hunted! Thanks Alex, you've been good till the last drop... hehe jk

Review please I'm addicted, and I need another hit lol

Kisses,

teamedward86