A/N- I mentioned earlier I was considering a second character, yes that's true but I was NOT thinking of doing any romance stuff. I was thinking more of a special bond, so really sorry for the misunderstanding. But I warn you, I can get overboard sometimes, which I think I already did, hehe..

Another warning, I took all day thinking on how to write this chapter, and I was a bit tired and didn't really go through every bit of it. So there might be some mistakes but I hope it won't be that bad.

Disclaimer as usual!

CHAPTER 10

Wet, Greg can feel the rain showering on his bare skin. Cold, he can feel it as the water on the ground gathered around him. Dark, he can't see anything when he opened his eyes. Greg coughed when the water entered his mouth. He tried to study his surrounding, but his head was heavy, the only thing that he did was move his eyes.

He lay on the ground, and blinked his eyes several times trying to adjust to his environment. It was late night; he can see the moon reflected on the puddle of water. It took him awhile before he can move his muscle. He pushed his hands on the ground to bring him in a standing position but his right leg felt sore. He can only balance himself with his other leg.

Greg managed to stand after a few fail attempts, putting most of his weight to his left leg. He looked around. He was somewhere inside a forest and he can see clearly he was not alone. Walking was a challenge to him; the first step brought him back down to the ground. Greg didn't give up, he reached for the nearest branch scattered on the ground, put his weight to it and heave himself up.

Sara lay a few feet away from him, a few feet that felt like miles. He was like an old man, unable to walk without the help of his cane. He didn't appear to be concerned about it too much. Winced every now and then when it ached, but he continued to walk until he reached his destination. He wanted to make sure that he wasn't dreaming.

"S-Sara?" he said through gritted teeth. He was freezing, someone had removed his shirt. He didn't remember who, but he can't even remember what happened. Let alone why they were there.

Greg slowly crouched down to her, he let out a sigh of relieve when he saw that she was breathing. "Sara?"

Sara moved her head when Greg brushed her hair, "5 more minutes," she groaned.

Greg laughed but ended up coughing.

"Greg?" Sara opened her eyes, awoken by the noise. She sat up and put her hand to his back "You alright?"

Greg nodded, "I'll leave you with your beauty sleep," he tried giving her a smile but instead another cough came. "Sorry," he said hoarsely.

Sara didn't find it amusing; she was too worried to have a joke. She looked around her, "Um… Greg? Why are we here?"

Greg was about to ask her the same question, "I was expecting you would answer that,"

Sara was puzzled; she stood up a bit too fast that she had to stay still to shake her dizziness off, that and the fact that she really had no idea what happened. She cleared her hair off her face and walked a few steps before she realized that Greg was not following. "You're not coming?"

Greg shrugged, "Kinda need some help," he indicated to his leg.

Sara turned to look at him, "Oh, sorry," she gasped. Quickly she went back to Greg, "What happened to your leg?" She crouched next to him, his right leg was wrapped neatly with a strap of cloth, she didn't notice it earlier but she can see blood stained on it.

Greg thought about it, "I-"he looked up at Sara and opened his mouth to explain, but he can't, he didn't know how he was injured. "I don't… know…" he almost felt like crying. He really can't remember what happened, and his effort to walk earlier had caused his wound to bleed, resulting pain that he rather not show to his friend.

Sara tried to comfort him, tried to explain that everything would be alright, but she can't. It would be a lie, to her and Greg. "Well… as much as I want to know what the hell is happening right now, I think we should get some shelter," She looked up, rain splashing down her face, "The rain isn't much but don't think it'll stop soon," she smiled at him.

"Yeah," Greg nodded. He completely forgot about the rain, his trembling had gone slightly but he was starting to feel the opposite. Heat.

"Come on now," Sara tried to help Greg up but he refused.

"No, I'll stay,"

Sara shook her head, she was about to argue but Greg convinced her he would just slow her down.

"Slow me down? You're with me," she tried to bring him up again but stopped when she heard him whimpered. "I'm sorry,"

"I'm fine, I can take care of myself," he assured her. "You go search the area first,"

"But-"

"Please,"

Sara was hesitant to leave Greg alone, the fact that neither of them know how they got there was already a sign for them to stay together. But she nodded, stood up and walked blindly ahead. When Greg saw her disappear among the trees, he let out a cry of pain.

Sara heard him and she immediately went back to check on him.

"F-fine!" he bit his lip, trying to hold it in. "-Go!" he said as Sara walked back towards him.

Sara gave him a weak smile, "Well I would since you don't want me here-"

"No I don't mean it that way, it's just-"

"Shut up Greg, let me finish," she teased.

Greg blushed; he actually didn't want to be left alone. But he was just not thinking straight, and he knew it's best if he stayed. "What!" he snapped.

Sara chuckled, "Boy you're so cranky,"

Greg glared at her, 'Who wouldn't be when they have a bad leg?' But he was in no mood to argue.

"Sorry," Sara said nervously.

"No, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have snapped at you like that," Greg looked away from her. Somehow he can't seem to control his emotion. He was mad, mad for a lot of reasons, mad at his leg, mad at himself, his memory, everything.

"I think we should go now," she said suddenly.

Greg gave her a blank look. "Sara I told you-"

But Sara already put a hand to his waist and heaved him up. Greg didn't argue, the pain had kept his mouth shut and he can't deny he rather have someone accompany him. Slowly, Sara helped him walked back to where she went earlier. She would slow down when Greg stopped and after a few minutes, to Greg surprise, they were out on the road.

"Well, I expected to see more trees," he pointed out. He looked around, he saw a house across the street, and there were no street lights, he figured the area had been closed.

"I know," she agreed. "I was going to check the house, but I heard you cried out-"

"I did not," Greg denied, they both laughed, glad that they're out of the woods.

For another few minutes, they walked towards the house. Greg realized at that point, Sara was supporting almost his entire weight. Despite the rain, he was starting to sweat.

"I guess we're lucky you didn't go the other way around," Greg stated. "You could've gone deeper into the forest; someone could've gone lost in there,"

"Yeah, someone could've gone lost" said Sara. She looked up when they reached the house, "The house is safe, and we should stay,"

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Nick opened his eyes and closed them immediately when the water went into it. He used his hand to shield the rain but groan when he realized his arm was injured. He used his left arm and tried opening his eyes again. He can see the sky, rain was pouring down from it. There were no stars but the moon provided enough light.

It took him awhile before it all come rushing back to him. The crash!

He sat up immediately and studied his surroundings. "Sara!" he yelled, hoping she would respond. But there was no one there in the forest with him; he started panicking when he realized he was alone.

He stood up from the ground, and started to rummage the area. "Greg!" he yelled again, but still no respond. He took out his cell phone from his pocket, but it fell to the ground to pieces. Nick was frustrated as he crouched down to collect it; someone had tampered with his cell phone.

When he was sure all the parts are put back to his pocket, he stood up, deciding what to do next. He was in the middle of nowhere, the forest to be exact. But he continued to walk blindly ahead, it was not a decision he made, rather something he had to do. He can't just stand there; he had to find Sara, and Greg before something bad happens.

It was not more than ten minutes that Nick realized he had gone in circle. He identified the spot where he started, the puddle on the ground red, tainted by his own blood. He look at his arm, didn't notice the cut was still bleeding. He sighed, ripped his shirt and tied it around the wound.

Tears rolled down his cheeks as he realized he was starting to feel hopeless. He can't believe what was happening, it was too much to handle alone, and for all he knows he could be dreaming. But it was so real that there was no chance for him to escape the reality.

I can't give up! I have to stay strong!

Nick decided to search the area again, calling out to Greg and Sara every now and then, hoping his voice would reach them. But a few moments later, he stopped when he heard a gunshot nearby.

Oh please! Please let them be alright!

"Greg!" he continued on moving, "Sara!"

He was starting to sprint, trying to locate where the noise came from. But he didn't go far, someone was with him now. He was not alone.

"Hold it right there!"

Nick tried to turn to the man who spoke but a shotgun was pointed at him.

"I said hold it!"

Nick stayed, and waited until he was confronted.

"What's your name boy?"

Nick flinched as the man brought the shotgun to his temple, "Nick," he breathed, "Nick Stokes,"

"Nick huh…" he looked at him, "Don't tell me you're lost now…"

TBC

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A/N- Ah, I just remembered I have a math test tomorrow, shesh. I'm starting to hate math, used to be my favorite subject.

Now, to shortened things out, Sara can't seem to recall her visit to Greg's house, and I made Greg all cranky X) I have my reasons, and Nick is separated?

Quick R2R

LoveYou- Ah… I won't promise you that, *Evil grin* -Uh update!

Nobody's Love- Why thank you! :D Well I'm sure you can guess who the caller is, one thing for sure it's not Greg, he's with Sara. XD

Happyharper13- Don't worry, I made it clear already about it X) and thank you, I can't wait what happens next myself, still waiting for it to be type down.