Pure Life

Rating: Fighting, blood

A/N: Meh… once you have good music it comes pouring out…. hmmmm… I tried to make this one less confusing if it didn’t work tell me… I’m sorry for confusing anyone *lowers head*… enjoy!
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They came around the corner of the street. Willow was on Sunny’s back and Akira was right behind them. A black wolf was running towards them, Akira shouted, “Go back!”

The wolf slid to a stop just as Sweepers rounded the corner. Sunny ran past the wolf and when Akira caught up he snagged the male. “Hey put me down!” Ignoring him he ran after Sunny. They ran up to Akira’s home and he sat him down. “Sunny get inside with Willow!”

“Got it.” He turned around his spear was out and Zev stood next to him.

“You should get inside.”

He shook his large head.

“Zev we might have to kill them.” The brunette saw his hesitation and he smiled. Reaching up he ran his hand over the fur covering his body. “I don’t want you to. Please go inside.”

Leaning over Zev looked him in the eyes and then nodded. Turning just as the first Sweeper came up he slammed his fist into their face and then grabbing them by the throat tossed him into his partners. “Come on. I need a good punching bag!” Spinning his spear he watched as they got back up and rushed him again, both had out a good sized knife. Running at them he brought his spear back. They passed each other, one fell and before the other could turn around he twisted his spear around. The Sweeper’s body jerked and he looked down to see the point of the spear. Ripping it out the man fell over. Walking from the dead bodies he tossed his stuff into the front yard.

Zev looked at the front door as it opened. Akira was pulling his shirt on and he stopped to look at them. Mike was looking at him. “Akira, I’ve got some bad news.”

“Marianela’s missing.”

“How?”

“I ran into Diter.” He tossed his bag onto the ground, “I’m going to look for her.”

“What about Rune and Zack?”

He glanced at Zev and then walked over to the kitchen. “We’ll be looking for them also.” There was a deck of cards spread out on the table. Then turning he started to search the house, he didn’t stop till he got to Mitch’s room. The bed was unmade and the room looked to be a mess. “There was a fight here.”

“How?”

“I’m going to go out and say they used sleeping gas.” He stood up and looked at Mike. “Sleeping gas doesn’t work on Jett.”

“But isn’t Jett human.”

“Not technically, not after an accident when he was younger.” He turned and looked at the marks on the ground, it was blood. Pulling out his light he shined it on the ground. “We have a place.”

“Where?”

“Where is started.” Akira glanced at him and smirked.

Mike nodded, “I’ll help gather the others.”

“We’ll need all of them.”

“I’m on it.”

“We’ll meet at Zev’s. It’s bigger and closer to where we need to go.”

“Okay.” He was gone and Zev walked in.

“Akira.”

“What is it?”

“What’s going on?”

“I don’t know but I need to go check on something.” He walked out of the room and Zev stood there, he quickly followed after. “If I knew I’d tell you but right now I’m still trying to figure it all out.”

“But why would they set off two bombs. I saw the down town area and the other place it went off at.” He was just confused, “I mean unless they wanted to start something.”

Akira stilled and looked at him, “What?”

“Huh?”

“What did you just say?”

“Unless they wanted to… start something?”

“Damn why didn’t I see it.” He took off out of the house.

“Hey!”

Star looked up from the couch, “What is it?”

Just then Akira came running into the house with a bunch of canvases. He placed them on the ground. One of the werewolves turned to Star, “What’s he doing?”

“You’ll see.” Akira was looking at him. Once it was lined up he waved to Willow. “Take a look and tell me if you can see it.”

“Akira, you painted these, right?”

“Yeah.” He pointed at the dates in the lower corners. “Each within a month of each other.”

“This one is what I saw.” The painting was of a city burning and crumbling, two groups of people were facing each other. It was a dark and fiery. “Then I saw something like this.” The one she pointed at was of a families being split apart and children being taken from their parents, the ones doing it were people that had no faces. The only ones with faces were the ones that were losing things. “Everyone will be forced to live these people’s way. I didn’t like it because Maria and Ransom were the ones I saw.”

“So they get together only to be ripped from each other.” Zev made a sound and Akira looked back at him.

“I won’t let that happen. If we have to we’ll disappear like before.”

“What about…”

Star was standing now, “What about you and Zev?”

He glanced at Zev and then it hit him, the only reason he could do that was because he had no attachments other then Marianela, Jett, and the others. “Sorry, I wasn’t thinking about everything else.”

He felt a hand on his shoulder and without even think placed his over that hand, “It’s okay. You’re only trying to protect your family.”

The dark haired woman turned to a wolf that was sitting on the floor looking at the paints, “Star, we have room they could stay with us.”

“That’s right. The den is large enough and we welcome any who need help.”

It could work; if things get to rough he might have to go stay in the cabin… again. He glanced at the last one and pointed at it. “Something tells me no matter how hard we try that will still happen.”

They all looked at it. Star frowned and Zev gripped Akira’s shoulder. “That would be a bad thing to happen.” The last painting was of a large war, one between humans and paranormals.

“If one does happen,” Akira shook his head, “It would only cause more problems.”

The door opened and Mike ran into the house. “Okay I’ve just gotten a hold of everyone. The cell towers are finally working.” Just then Akira’s phone started buzzing like crazy. “That should one of them.”

Answering his phone he placed it to his ear. “Akira… help… *bzzt*… Keir…” Akira ran outside and then the buzzing stopped. “We need help Keir is trapped!”

“Rune… where are you?”

“Down town… Zack ran out this morning and me and Keir went to go find him while getting me a new phone… I think he ran out sometime after we got the text this morning. Hold on Keir I’m trying to get help!”

“Where down town?”

“Ummm… I can’t tell, this place was hit hard and I’m just glad I’m not dead.”

“Okay we’ll be there.” He hung up the phone and turned to find everyone looking at him. “Rune is with Keir, Zach is in town and they can’t find him. Mike, you and Sunny go find Zack.”

They nodded and both Mike and Sunny ran past him.

He turned to Willow, “Stay with Star, your safe with her. Take her to Zev’s place, make sure she gets there.”

“I’ll take good care of her.”

“I’m going to help Rune and then we’ll head over there.”

“I’m coming along.” Zev was standing with a bag over his shoulder.

“What’s that?”

“It’s for Keir.”

Star smiled and nodded, “You two make a good team, we’ll be leaving now. Zev take care of yourself. It’s only the day after.”

“I know.”

Once everyone was gone Zev turned to find Akira locking up the house. He turned and looked at Zev. “I’ve got what I need and the faster we get this over with the faster we can help the others.”

Zev and Akira took off running toward the downtown area.
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Ransom stuck his head out the door. When it was safe he walked out. He had on the guard’s outfit, and was pulling the hat on when one stopped in front of him. “What are you doing?”

He pointed to himself and the man shook his head, “Sorry I’m new.”

“Look, just go and check on these rooms.” He place two keys in his hands. “The numbers match above the door.”

“Okay.”

He watched as the man walked off and he grinned. “Damn, that was way too easy.” Quickly stepping back into the room he grabbed three more uniforms and tucked them under his arm as he walked out. He was whistling a weird song when he came to the first one. Unlocking it he opened the door.

His foot stopped an inch from Mitch’s throat. Their eyes met and Ransom made a motion to the corner. Mitch nodded and he sighed as he pushed him in. “Here put these on.”

“To think they brought us back here.”

“They got Marianela and Jett somewhere else.”

“Where?”

He held the keys up, “Thought I was the new guy.”

“Funny.” Once Mitch was dress he grinned, “Man I still look good in this.”

“Oh shut it.”

“What made the old Ransom come out?”

“This isn’t a game.”

“I know that.”

“Bet Akira’s already gathering the group.”

“He should be here by night time then.”

Ransom gave a wicked grin, “Then the fun begins.”

“You’re really enjoying yourself?”

“Fuck yeah.” They slipped out and he closed the door. “Last room then we can look for our stuff.”

“Sounds like a good plan.”

As they made their way down the halls they found themselves outside in a jungle like area. Ransom sniffed the air and then he started walk all the while sniffing the air. He would stop and look around and then he would walk forward. “Ransom what are you doing?”

“I smell Jett.” He was on the ground sniffing and standing up he took off running. Jett was close; if he was out here then he would be tossed into a group soon based on his stats from fighting in here.

There was a loud crack and a shout and then someone ran passed them. Turning, they could see Jett standing in a tree. He jumped down and ran at them.

Ransom held his hands out, “Don’t hit me!” He covered his head and when nothing happened he peeked out. Giving a sigh he grabbed him and pulled him off to the side. He found a thick overgrowth and they hid under it. “Take these and hide them on you.”

“What’s going on here?”

“Their trying to place you in a group.” Mitch was standing off to the side as he spoke. “Depending on how you do you can even become a guard.”

“I take it you did well.”

“Yep. Got rid of most of them.” He yawned and looked at Jett. “Damn I’m still tired.”

Jett slipped the uniform under his shirt and followed them out, “So why haven’t they raised the alarm on you two being out here?”

“This is the battle grounds, if a guard walks out here it’s to kick the ass of one the people he’s watching.” Ransom smirked and leaned forward. “Who do you think we met Mitch here?”

Mitch nodded and rubbed his head, “The guy guarding Akira decided to challenge him.”

“That was Akira’s first kill. After that he changed.”

The black haired male nodded and followed them. There was a crack and someone walked up to them. You could fell the energy crackling around him, “Ransom.”

He cracked his knuckles and then flexed his fingers. Ransom’s nails grew and became claws, “Bring it bitch!” Just then the person stopped and dropped to the ground, “Maria!”

“Hey.” She was holding a baseball bat in her hands. “I didn’t kill him did I? Akira would be mad.”

“Fuck, you just knock him out.”

“Oh yeah I guess.” Marianela walked over and grabbed his clawed hand. “Put those away you don’t need them. Let’s get out of here.”

“We can’t.”

“Why not?”

Mitch spoke up, “There’s only two ways out.” He held a finger up, “Air,” Then another joined, “and the front door.”

“Akira is most likely making his way here.”

“Okay.”

“We need to find a place to hide till then.”

Ransom grabbed Marianela and pushed her behind him just as a group of guard appeared around them. Smirking Ransom crouched down, “No games, this is my stage.”

Jett put his hand over his wrist and a large sword appeared, “We’ll protect Maria just clear away a path.” He looked over at Mitch who had a gun out.

“Remember Maria is here.”

“Got it.” The light caught his ring and he quickly pulled it off. He tossed it up and shot off. Mitch caught it and handed it to Marianela.

“Here hold this.”

She took it out of his hand and looked at it. The silver ring was the only thing Ransom wouldn’t part with and now he just tossed it over his shoulder. Looking up she saw half of the guards on the ground. There was a quick movement and another dropped. She looked at them as they laid there not moving. “Are they…?”

He placed his hand on her shoulder, “If not them then it would be us.”

Then Jett spoke up, “When he left he said he wouldn’t do this anymore. I never found out why, till I met you. He’s willing to break that promise to keep you safe.” Marianela tightened her grip on the bat and smiled.

“Ever since I met him I’ve never disliked him. Why should I start?”

“Good to know that.” Mitch grabbed her arm and pulled her along, “Let’s go!” They ran out of the jungle area and down the hall. Ransom was sitting on one of the bodies that were dead. “Come on Ransom.”

Standing up he followed after them. Whenever a guard appeared either Mitch or Ransom would stop them.

They slid to a stop as all four ways were blocked. A man in a white doctor’s coat stood in front of them. He clapped and walked forward. His hair was long and black, his eyes red and his skin pale. He had on black pants and a long sleeve red shirt. “Hello Mitch.”

“Bastard.”

“Now be nice.” Ransom growled and he stepped in front of Marianela. “Now will you look at that the puppy has grown.” He held a remote up and pushed a button.

His eyes widened as he dropped to his knees. Something was burning he gripped at his chest and growled. His pupils became cat like and his eyes a molten gold. Marianela tried to move forward but Mitch stopped her.

Then his form shifted. a large humanoid dog was on the ground in front of them. The form stood and the man started to laugh, “Good the chip is still there.” In a quick movement Ransom was across the room, Jett stood smirking.

“So that was what that chip was for. I messed around with it, couldn’t remove it but I played with it. Now you only pissed him off.”

Mitch looked at him with a weary look, “You’re not touching mine.”

“Wait what do you mean pissed?” Marianela looked at the two.

The man in the doctor’s coat disappeared and left the guards there alone. With a pissed Ransom. Mitch looked at her, “Keep a hold on that ring, close your eyes and don’t open them.”

She did and he moved her over to Jett. “Get her somewhere safe.”

“Yeah I will.” The sword disappeared and he picked her up. “Hold on.” He ran towards the group of guard to the left. Jumping he sailed over their heads and he landed behind them, then he ran. A small group of them turned and followed after them.

“Can I open my eyes now?”

“Sure if you don’t look back.” They turned a corner and he sat her on her feet. Jett grabbed her hand and she kept a tight grip on the ring. “You still have that ring.”

“Yeah.”

“Good.”

Back with Mitch it was chaotic; Ransom was cutting the guards down left and right. Some of the guards turned and ran only to be pounced on by Ransom. Blood pooled on the ground and covered his claws. A growl ripped its way out and he turned his head as he looked for something. Mitch grabbed a shoe off one of the dead guard’s body and he whistled. Ransom turned his head just as a shoe bounced off his head.

“Come on you big puppy!” He started jumping and making rude gestures. “I’ve seen Were’s scarier then you!” The large blue and black dog was running at him now. “Now’s the time to see if my legs work. Run body run!”

He jumped over some dead bodies as he made his way down the hall after Jett and Marianela. A couple of guard came running out only to stop and run at the sight of the large humanoid dog. Mitch somehow out ran them and he slid around the corner. He saw Jett and Marianela taking a quick breath. “Hide puppy with a temper right behind me!”

“What the hell did you do?”

“I threw a shoe at him!” He yelled over his shoulder. Jett and Marianela were right behind Mitch.

“Well that’ll piss anyone off!” Jett yell as he smacked him in the head.

“Owwww! And today’s my birthday to!”

“Who cares we need to out run Ransom!” Marianela stopped as she doubled over; the ring was hot against her palm. She couldn’t run anymore. “Maria! Come on!” Mitch had a door opened and was waving at her to hurry as Jett quickly ran over. “Come on…”

“I can’t… my legs hurt. I can’t go any further.” She pushed him towards the door. “I’m not going to leave Ransom like that.”

“Don’t worry he’ll run out of steam and pass out. Then we can get him.”

“What if that guy’s waiting?” She was shaking now. “I don’t want Ransom to get hurt.” The ring was burning against her hand now. Ring had belonged to her father and she gave it to Ransom as a welcome to the family gift. She had one that she wore around her neck on a long chain. It was all ways hidden beneath her shirt. “I don’t want to lose him!”

Jett stumbled back when he saw Ransom standing up behind her. She turned around and squaring her shoulders stared at him. He growled and she frowned, her hand connected with the muzzle and there was a loud yelp. Mitch shouted, “Why don’t we all just slap him and see what happens.”

Ransom stood to his full height and since he was in this form he was a good couple inches taller than Marianela. Before he could react she pulled her necklace out with the ring on it. “I know you’re there. I have your ring do you want it back?”

The smile on her face made him hesitate and then he moved fast, “Ransom don’t!”
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Akira looked around the falling buildings and he saw Zev moving around then he saw the image in his head. He ran half slipping down the rocky and glass covered mound he was standing on. “Did you find them?”

Rune shot out and collided with Akira. It took everything to keep from falling over. “Your okay!”

“Of course I am!”

Zev whined and Akira quickly moved over. You could see Keir; he was trapped under a slab of rock. “Keir.”

There was a sound and he moved his hands. “Zev…”

“Hold on Keir we’re going to move this now!”

“Hurry…”

“Rune go stand there.” Akira had pointed in front of Keir. “When we get it off of him, pull him out. Like with the tree.”

He nodded and moved over to gently grab the vampire’s ice cold hands, “His hands are colder than normal.”

The two males grabbed the large slab of rock and started to move it. When it was up as far as they could lift it Rune pulled Keir out. He let out shout of pain and Rune almost dropped his hands. When Keir was free they let it fall and Zev was next to Keir. He was looking at the paler then normal male.

Rune was still holding his hands but the male had his head resting in his lap. “His hands were never this cold.”

Zev picked Keir up. The brunette ushered Rune to his feet, “Come on we need to get him home.”

They quickly made their way to Zev’s house. The small male was worried he had never felt hands that cold unless… he shook his head and Akira grabbed his arm. They were running now. They had to get Keir home and fast.
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Done… it will be a while till the next update… I have a math placement test to study for. Wheeee so much fun… Reviews are welcomed.
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