Kagami had Jess slung across her back as she worked her way out of the earth slowly, careful not to worsen the injured earth mage's condition. She was on the edge of town, she had to find a medic or someone that could help. That was when it dawned on her - William. He would know what to do! And so Kagami made her way to William's house, knocking on the door. She hoped he wouldn't panic or go into shock but she wasn't sure at this point... and she needed blood herself, but refused to feed from Jess when she was dying.

[OTL short beginning and uncreative title]

William and Ashraeh were together. Hanging out; something seemed to be doing more and more commonly as of recently. "Do you think Jess may be alive...?" He sighs. He's been to her burial sight, the place they first met and more. It was still a pretty touchy subject, but he'd knew he would have to move on. He should have been there. It's like the time Ashraeh was in danger too and she had succumbed. William failed at protecting her and Jess. He was pretty much a failure.

Turning and staring Ashraeh in the eye. "What do you think of me?" He brought his face close to hers, giving a determined gaze at Ashraeh. "Am I a f-failure?" This time he seemed slightly meek and embarrassed to ask. But Ashraeh was a trustworthy, close friend-- he could ask her.

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Riro was sitting out the front staring at the porch looking casually nibbling on a small piece of bamboo. As he notices Jess and Kagami walking to the house Riro quickly rushes over. "Aruu alright?!" Riro panics inspecting their wounds. Initating a rather weak healing spell, he had to go inform his master as Kagami knocked on the door. Jumping into the window, "Help, Master! Miss Ashraeh!" Riro cutely shouts.

"I am but Jess needs medical attention, fast!" Kagami stated to the little Panda. She waited patiently for William to come to the door... And about then Jess woke up.

"W... Where are we Kagami...?"

"Williams place... don't worry we're gonn get you healed up damn good nice and soon."

"Eh, what?" Ashraeh was shocked. Pulling her face back, she looked at William with the most embarrassed look ever. Since when did he care what she thought?

"Um, about what William? Jess...?" Of course she didn't know the girl too well, Ashraeh thought, but it was still sad. "Of c-course not! I mean, it's not your fault..." Ashraeh honestly had no idea what to say.

William sighed, he had to stay strong. Clenching Ashraeh's shoulders, he wasn't sure about what Ashraeh was saying was true. "Alright, thank you..." He made sure he wasn't holding her too hard as he felt an urge to hug her but he couldn't. Riro quickly rushes into the room interrupting the two.

He urged the two towards the door and William reluctantly sighed. "Miss Jess! She is back!"[/b] He shouts with excitement yet also with a huge sense of worry as well. Opening the door William's eyes instantly widened. "J-Jess...? Kagami...?" He was speechless afterwards. Their wounds were apparent, so that instantly took over him. "You're alive... A-Ashraeh! Please heal them both! Please...!" This time, he wouldn't let them die. Not now, not ever. "Please heal Jess..." He says to Ashraeh.

Helping Jess off Kagami's back and walking to Kagami. "You need blood right? You're a vampire and all, hurry, have mine." He removes his shirt allowing Kagami to have a clean bite. Their safety took first place in importance, but William honestly prayed he wouldn't turn into a vampire after this.

Kagami put Jess down carefully as she came inside. Jess groaned a bit in pain, then glanced towards Ashraeh as if expecting her to be done soon... Meanwhile Kagami bit William in the neck, sucking his blood slowly and making sure she didn't take too much.

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Ashraeh looked at William with a sigh of disapproval. Did he really need to take his shirt off? And then she snapped back to reality.

"Oh! I'm so sorry!" very lightly touching the girl's arm, Ashraeh chanted the healing words. "Tui gratia jovis gratia sit, Cura...." A blue aura formed around them both, as water poured out of Ashraeh's artifact to heal the woman.

William couldn't help but groan at Kagami. "Aahh..." He moans slightly. "T-Too hard." William moans clenching too hard.

"You're b-biting and sucking too hard." He says to Kagami once again with a slight wince of pain closing one eye as a reflex. But he was glad to be of help to her. Sucking William would be pleasuring to her, or so he hoped. He wondered what his blood tasted like, maybe it tasted different to vampires.

"Thank you Ashraeh." He says over to Ashraeh who looked like she was trying her hardest.

"Sorry." Kagami apologised before finishing. "Your blood tastses Goood..."

Meanwhile Jess was quickly healed... and gave Askraeh a bone-crushing hug. She'd never been so close to death before...

Ashraeh gasped for air, and pushed Jess off of her. She'd never be tightly wrapped up ever again, not after that vine incident. "Honestly, there's no problem." Ashraeh lied. Of course there was a problem! She just didn't know what.

William smiled at Kagami, "It's fine, it's fine." He smiles lightly as Ashraeh seemed to be done on her side. Her healing abilities have become exceptional, maybe on par with Umi. "Great work, Ashraeh!!" He smiles at her happily as he looks at Jess. Crouching down, he glares at her.

"D-Don't ever do something like that again." He couldn't help but hug her and squeeze her for a reunion.

Ashraeh turned her head away from the sight and huffed haughtily. Ugh! For some reason, she couldn't tolerate this.

"I have to go now, William. See you again." Ashraeh walked towards the door.

"A-Ah!" William exclaims as Ashraeh had already started leaving. William looked at Jess and then Ashraeh. Helping Jess up, he smiles at her. He was glad to have her back. Then turning around, he wondered why Ashraeh wanted to leave. Running over to her quickly, he grabs her wrist. "Why are you leaving...? Don't go." William pulls her towards him. He refused to let go without a reasonable explanation.

[I don't like being skipped, but I can understand why you two did it.]

Jess hugged William back, she'd missed him so badly. "I promise."

Kagami meanwhile saw the fear that'd been in Ashraeh's eyes moments earlier when Jess had hugged her. "Yes, what is wrong. Don't try to damn hide it from me."

Ashraeh turned and looked at Jess with a serious expression. "There is nothing wrong. Good day." Ashraeh just as sternly turned away, and began to leave, but William still held her.

"Hey... don't leave... please..." William says to her with utmost remorse. He wouldn't allow her to leave. Something was wrong. It'd be best to tread slowly. "After all, hanging out with you is fun!" He smiles joyfully. "Definitely one of my most favourite experiences, haha." He pats her on the back this time. Kagami seemed to have made herself at home (like usual) much to his dismay.

"Hey Jess, you should tell everyone you're back. You too Kagami. We could have a reunion party at a karaoke or something." He nods.

"You know what, that's a good idea." Jess said, pulling Kagami over. "Let's go!"

"Ok! I think I know who I want to visit first."

"... Mortimer?"

"Of course."

"William...." Ashraeh lingers on his name before continuing. "I need to talk to you in private." Ashraeh asked with a serious tone.

William nods. "Of course," He says as Jess and Kagami seem to leave to plan a part of sorts. The two made their way to the backyard and they were in privacy. "So what do you need?" He asks with a smile on his face trying to comfort her.

"William," Ashraeh breathed deeply before she began. "Do you like Jess?" she asked in a stern tone, seriousness awash on her face.

William looks at her for a second. Of course the answer was no, after all, Jess did confess her feelings to him. "I'm not ready to think about even going into a relationship. Not with Jess or anyone." William replies bluntly. Wait! This was a suspicious question. Does... Ashraeh have feelings for William? No, of course not. That's absurd. Only Jess does and she barely makes it obvious, at least in William's eyes.

"Why are you asking?" He plays it safe.

Ashraeh paused again. "The way you lead her on. You shouldn't do that. It'll mess with a girl's heart." Ashraeh said strangely without her usual high end vocabulary.

"Don't worry." William sighs. Will knew he acted like this to everyone, equally. Maybe Ashraeh didn't realize it herself? "She already... c-confessed..." William speaks slowly and blushes this time. Of course, Ashraeh should be able to figure out what he said to her. But something was strange. Well, stranger with what Ashraeh was saying. She wasn't even speaking in her usual way.

Ashraeh sighed and turned to leave. "It's been fun, William, but I have to leave now." and with that, the door closed behind her.

As Ashraeh leaves, William looks confused. "What...?" William felt the depressing mood and atmosphere. After a few seconds of thinking, he swings the door open and rushes over to Ashraeh. "H-Hey..." He grabs her hand. The sky slowly turned red.

"It was fun today and it's getting dark... It's dangerous for a girl to walk by themselves home you know. So let me take you," He smiles at her as he leads her to her house with a smile on his face. He couldn't forget the precious moments he has set with everyone...

(End!!)