You Owe Me Two (BxB)

Chapter 18 - Saved

××Zypher××

I shot up quickly, immediately smacking my head against something hard. I went to reach for my knife but my arm made no movements. I opened my eyes and held back a gasp.

"Zypher! Darling! You're awake!" Callis cheered, dropping her hood. I looked behind her at the people dancing in circles and holding flames.

"Let me go!" I yelled over the chanting.

"Not a chance. That vampire blood sitting inside of you is perfect for the ritual we're planning." Callis said, running a hand down my chest. She pulled a small pill from her pocket and quickly shoved it inside my mouth. I fought against her but she caught me off guard and forced me to swallow the unknown substance.

"Get off of me!" I yelled, pushing against the restraints. The ropes burned my skin the harder I pushed into them. Movement from my left caught my eye and when I saw the red hair, I snapped my head in that direction. "Wild! Run the other way!"

Our eyes met for a moment, mine pleading with him to keep himself safe. Callis had turned towards him once I yelled but her expression was confused. Almost like she was confused by him being there.

Wild said something I couldn't hear because of our distance but wind started to gather around his arms. It swirled and sat there until Wild stopped and threw his hands outwards. Callis cried out when the force hit her, knocking her and another man off the wooden platform.

My eyes widened, realizing Wild was the cause. I had no idea he had any powers that could be used in a fight. Wild rushed up to the platform using the power a few more times to get up close enough. I looked behind Wild as he started pulling at the ropes and noticed one of the villagers standing up. He raised his hand in the air and started to aim.

"Wild, behind you." I said quickly, grabbing his attention.

"Wind Slash." Wild said, twirling around. Wind gathered on his arms and he pushed outwards, hitting the man and another person who had started to get up. Wild switched back to me and immediately got frustrated by the ropes binding me.

Wild glanced down at the bag on his side and then to the jacket laying across it, my jacket. Wild grabbed a knife from the inside pocket and got to work sawing at the ropes. I dropped to the ground as soon as one rope was cut and quickly grabbed onto Wilds arm.

Wild and I turned to see twenty villagers all staring us down and readying their attacks. We dodged the first attack but the second one, a ice attack, cut into Wilds left arm. I pulled him behind me in a panic and felt for another knife. I pushed back against Wild as the first of the villagers started up the steps. Wild wrapped an arm around my waist and held an arm out in front of me.

"Terra Trap!" He screamed, the sound being muffled from where his face was pressed against my back. Leafy, green vines began growing from the ground around the villagers feet. The vines grabbed onto their ankles and held firmly. Some vines crawled up the platform and pulled them off.

Wilds arm around me tightened and suddenly we were in the air. A painful scream rippled out of Wilds throat and the sound of stitches snapping filled the air. I flipped around in Wilds shaking arms and cupped his face.

"Are you okay?" I asked, panic in my tone. Wild shakily smiled and nodded. I frowned and looked up at his shimmering wings. Blood ran down them and dripped onto his back where I am sure the bear scratches were already bleeding out profusely. The rays appeared in the air above Wild and he slowly looked up at them, already looking more pale than usual.

"Show the way guys." Wild said, his voice trembling. He picked up speed and followed the rays into a dense forest. Wild struggled to keep his wings from hitting the trees as the rays glided in between the branches and leaves easily. Soon we found ourselves in a small clearing. Wild set me down and quickly retracted his wings.

I turned him around and made him sit before helping him pull the bag off. I rummaged through it until I found the bandages Callis had given us. My anger spiked but I forced myself to calm down for Wilds sake. I also grabbed out our canteen and a rag.

"That was one. I think you're all covered." I said, trying to distract him from the pain as I helped him out of his blood soaked shirt.

"Incorrect. I still owe you three after I just saved you." Wild said, letting his shoulders drop as I poured water on his back to get rid of some of the blood.

"Have you been counting?" I asked. I pulled out a needle and string and very slowly started the process of closing the wounds where they had opened.

"Yes." Wild said with a wince. I smiled but said nothing. It was kinda cute that he'd been counting. I finished the stitches and picked up the bandages. Suddenly my eyes felt heavy and I fell forward. I caught myself but quickly fell forward again. My head hit Wilds shoulder and I was out.

××××

Wild felt something hit his back and immediately turned his head. He gasped when he saw Zypher laying against him. Wild turned and cradled Zypher head in his lap before looking around. The bandages were sitting on the ground near Wild and he reached forward to pick them up.

"Wanna help me out guys?" Wild asked, addressing the rays. They flew down next to him and together the four of them managed to bandage Wild up decently. Wild asked the rays to give him Zyphers jacket that had been discarded when they landed and he bundled it up before setting Zypher's head on it. Wild leaned over Zypher and smiled down at his peaceful face.

"I'll take care of you."

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A bit of a different ending, let me know if you like it or not

Sorry about the late update, I got super sick over the weekend