Star Crossed In Time

Bai Lei quickly catches me as Zhen runs over with worry. I try my best to fight the dizzy spell as I say "Blood... his blood..." Bai Lei's red eyes flash with confusion and panic as he asks "His blood? Who's blood love? What happened?" I lift my head to look at him but everything suddenly goes dark.

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"Nova!" Bai Lei yells as he pulls her limp body into his arms. Her body was so hot! She's burning up... Zhen runs over and touches her head saying "She's running a fever." Suddenly, a little white fluffy head pops out from Nova's hair and says "Master was forced to drink that evil man's blood! You have to save Master!" 

Bai Lei's body stiffens as the surrounding air drops several degrees. His hands instinctively tighten on Nova's soft body in a protective manner as Zhen looks to little Bun with fear while asking "You said she was forced to drink someone's blood? Who's blood?" 

Little bun quickly decides to jump onto the fox, because the other one was too scary, and quickly says "The evil man was too strong! Master tried to fight him off but... but she couldn't. He forced her to drink his blood and now she's sick! She slept for two whole days! It's Bun's fault... I was too scared. It's all Bun's fault!" 

Little Bun breaks down crying as his guilt eats away at him. Zhen quickly pets the little guy and says "If Nova couldn't fight him off, how could anyone expect you to? Do you know who the evil man was?" Little Bun wipes his tears and does his best to remember before saying "They called him King." 

BOOM!!

A powerful blast nearly knocks everyone over as Bai Lei's anger hits a breaking point. The bastard!! Luckily, Zhen knew just how on edge Bai Lei was so he was prepared. He quickly jumps out of the way and covers Little Bun. His head whips back around to check on Nova but he's relieved to see her completely safe. 

"Calm yourself, Bai Lei. We need to check on Nova." Zhen says cautiously walking over. Bai Lei clenches his teeth as he looks down at the beautiful woman in his arms. His heart shakes in fear as he nods in agreement. They quickly go back to his room and call for a physician.

Bai Lei carefully places Nova on the bed and gently pushes her silver hair off her face. Her cheeks were bright red as her breathing becomes more and more uneven. Her fine delicate eyebrows were drawn in together, showing her pain and discomfort, making his heart clench in pain.

He turns to look at Zhen who stands at the end on the bed with a dark look on his face. Little Bun sits on his shoulder with his little ears back in worry. Zhen looks to Bai Lei and shakes his head. He has no idea what's going on. 

The physician comes running into the room followed by a very bald Ren. When Ren sees Nova laying in the bed in pain... he lowers his head in guilt and regret before walking back out. He stands guard at the door with clenched fists. This was entirely his fault...

The physician quickly walks over and starts taking her pulse. The longer he stood there, the worse his face became. After a few minutes, he leans back and looks at the young woman with confusion and fear. Bai Lei quickly steps up and says "What's wrong?" 

The physician nervously licks his lips as he says "I... I've never seen anything like this. The energies in her body are in chaos! They're fighting each other..." Bai Lei frowns at the man and says "Clarify old man." in a low threatening voice. 

The physician snaps out of his shock and says "She has two different energies in her. They're currently fighting each other for dominance." The physician then leans over and begins checking Nova's arms. 

When he pulls her right sleeve back, everyone in the room, except Bai Lei, sucks in with shock. The blood-red markings were just like the ones on the men from the Under Realm! Bai Lei quickly reaches out and grabs her arm, gently touching the glowing red marks. They were burning hot!  

As soon as he runs his fingers across the markings, Nova moans and tries to pull away from him but he doesn't let her go. If anything, his hand tightens on her as he turns to the physician and asks "What are the two energies? What happens if neither can win?" 

The physician flinches and says "I had my suspicions, that's why I had to check but after seeing the markings, I know without a doubt. She has an evil, dark energy in her, fighting against her natural-born energy. If one of the energies can't overcome the other... I'm afraid she'll die. Her body won't be able to withstand the violent battle between the two."

The room is so still, not even the air in the room dares to move as everyone looks to Nova. The physician breaks the silence as he says "The fact that's she's held on this long is a miracle... the dark energy is extremely powerful."

Bai Lei's hand trembles as he asks "So the dark energy is stronger than her natural energy?" The physician nods his head solemnly. Bai Lei looks back down to Nova and asks "Will she live if the dark energy wins?" 

Everyone in the room turns to look at Bai Lei in shock. The physician blinks in shock before slowly nodding his head as he says "Yes but... she would most likely be like the evil men from the Under Realm." Bai Lei ignores the man as he says "As long as she's okay. I don't care." 

Bai Lei reaches out with his shaky hand and gently touches her red cheek. She can't die! She can't leave him! He won't allow it!! He looks back up to the physician and says "You may leave." His red eyes flash making the physician shiver. He quickly bows and grabs his stuff before running for his life. The whole world was going to hell!!