Standing Hime looked at the small sea of worried female faces. How in the hell could that be a cure? Shrugging the Doctor walked to each of the worried, female Jinns, whispering in their ears. Confusion broke out on their faces as they all nodded then walked to where Jake lay.
First Inger walked to Jake, bowing to him she thanked him for Akeesha's life then lightly kissed him on the lips. They were both shocked when first she then he started to glow. Next Akeesha knelt kissing Jake passionately the both of them glowing.
Next Nyrae kissed him, tears falling softly from her eyes, "you can not pass. I will use all my power to-" Stopping when Jake put a hand to her mouth.
"You will protect our daughter first and foremost. All will be well if this works like I believe it will." Jake replied Nyrae could only stare at Jake then slowly nodded. Master Jake hadn't been wrong yet, she just had to keep her faith.
One by one Sheeka, Rashala and Rosalinda each added their kiss each glowing along with Jake. Finally Gen and Amira walked to Jake together. "My Jake, I am sorry that I have doubts for whatever your plan is. I have seen far too many Jinns cease when they lost all their power. I fear that this will also happen to you. I will gladly sacrifice my self to save you my master, my love." Gen whispered to Jake.
"No my Gen, you will survive to raise our child. If all works as I believe it will, then we all will be fine. Now then," Jake said looking at both of them.
"I do not recall anything like what you are doing Master Jake. No one has ever heard of a way to save a Jinn after they have lost all of their power. For the sake of our daughter, of all your children I pray to the great Jinn you are correct." A sad Amira said.
Both leaned in kissing Jake like the others they also started to glow. Then Jake did also, though as they moved away he did not stop. Jake's glowing started to grow brighter and brighter 'til no one could see him. Then just as suddenly it was gone as was Jake!
Seven, female Jinn voices cried out as did Mary's. Turning they looked at the Doctor with anger.
"Where in the hell did he go!?" Mary shouted voicing all the others concern.
Hime hung his head as he stated, "I know not. This was all part of his plan, he asked me to trust him. After what he has done for the Jinn world, my self and my Trully," here he shook his head. "I can't doubt him not even when all I know says he is gone."
All the council had appeared watching the proceedings, they them selves were confused. Had Jake actually discovered a way to survive? There was a great amount of crying in the room as they could only wait. Hime sat with a thud, noticing that none of Jake's four Jinns were growing weaker or fading, yes they'd have to wait.
Jake was floating in a vast grey area not unlike the dream plane. Well he thought, I made, I think.
"So," came a booming loud voice. "It has been an extremely long time since I have had a visitor." There was a sudden rushing of power then the great Jinn appeared beside Jake towering over him. "I know why you are here. It has never been done before, there are many risks involved." The Great Jinn nodded his head, "I see you really aren't risking that much, please explain."
"I am willing to let go if I have to. With my last recent act, I have finally freed the Jinn dimension. I do not want the lives of my Jinns to end. Though if you ask them, it will if I pass. I remember seeing that you and you alone can restore a life, though it has to be for a reason the overshadows all others. I ask not for myself but for love, the most powerful magic there is. Love of the Jinn people, love of the human race, love for both dimensions, lastly love for the Jinns that also love me. All I did was for them not myself." Jake relayed the sadness permeating his voice.
"I have seen all this and more, Jake Freemon. I will consider," here a chair and table laden with food appeared. "Sit appease your hunger" The Great Jinn said then vanished.
Thinking of what he'd like a plate heavy laden with food appeared before him. Starting in on the food Jake was surprised when an hour later he was still going, not completely sated yet!
Finally full, Jake saw a bed appear beside the table. Stretching, he realized that he was far more tired than he at first thought he was. Getting up, he was surprised when both the table and chair vanished. Laying down Jake was asleep within seconds.
To say he dreamed would be an inaccuracy, to say he didn't would be a lie. Though what it was, might be an almost waking nightmare. All Jake knew was nothing good was happening. Then to make matters worse, Zahra showed up holding the mirror twin by the throat laughing sadistically as she slowly crushed the life from her.
"Now," Zahra said an evil smile on her lips. "The bitch is dead, you won't touch me again! Though I hope you do try, then I can rip the flesh from your bones as I so slowly consume your life."
Laughing in his face, Zahra vanished, leaving the broken body of her twin at Jake's feet. Jake pulled the body close to him as tears started to fall. Then to his utter horror he saw the face of all the Jinn's that he loved. Then he saw those that had helped him.
Standing with the body, Jake growled as he yelled into air. "You haven't won Zahra! I will make you pay for this!"
Suddenly Jake was flying through the dream scape, then his eyes snapped open. Looking around he saw the Great Jinn sitting nearby.
"Never before have I met one like you. Such strong life energy, such strong will, just as strong as your love. There is no way I can deny your request. Though I have to warn you master Jake, this won't be easy nor quick." The Great Jinn stated a grave look on his face.
Jake looked at the Great Jinn then asked, "you sound almost like I have to die."
When the Great Jinn didn't say anything Jake nodded. "I am afraid it is the only way. With the strength you have though, I feel you will prevail. Now shall we begin?" The Great Jinn finally said.
Jake swallowed hard, then nodded. Jake lay back as several thick ropes, straps and metal restraints appeared securing him to the bed.
"So we begin," the Great Jinn said raising it's hands. Jake's eyes went wide as a high pitched scream came out of his mouth. He'd thought he'd felt pain before he was wrong, very wrong.
Gen, Rosalinda, Sheeka, Rashala and Amira were all sitting together trying to comfort each other. Mary sat nearby with Inger and Akeesha. They were all mostly, quietly, talking when Mary suddenly sprung to her feet.
Inger quickly grabbed her as the woman started to sway. Just as suddenly huge tears started to fall, as Mary stared straight ahead. Akeesha looked into Mary's eyes seeing the lost, lonely and vacantness within them.
"NO!" Mary suddenly screamed as she clutched her stomach. "NO! NO! NO! Please no." This last she whispered as her father Juno was also there holding her. "Father, I can feel him getting further away. I can barely feel him at all. My god it almost feels like he is dying!"
This brought all the others to Mary as they also started to cry with her. Juno looked at the council especially Rasmir, for any help they could give. When they all sadly shook their heads, Juno felt that they just might lose Jake this time. He just hoped that Jake was as certain as he said he was.
Leaning down Juno whispered to Mary who was clutching his arm with a death grip. "We both know he is far more resourceful than any we have ever seen. Hell, he stayed hidden from me for years, that, you know is damn impossible. As smart as he is I'm sure he has a sure fire plan."
"I hope so father," came Mary's tear strained voice.
Juno nodded as he thought, I do also Mary god I hope so.
Zahra screamed when Jake disappeared that human ass! How dare he think that he could defeat her. A thin smile crossed her lips as she thought, he'd be dead soon if he wasn't already. As soon as she knew for sure, then nothing nor no one would be able to stop here.
Stretching her arms out she felt the extra power that she had taken from that newbie Jinn Jake. What a fool she thought it was almost as if he wanted her to... Oh Shit! Reaching in she could feel the stolen power better now. It wasn't melding with her power, if anything it was starting to interfere with all her magic.
From deep inside Zahra could feel mirror Zahra laughing. {So finally you have met your match in deception. You have already taken the power, now it will eat away at you 'til you are gone. A fitting end to you!}
{I don't see why you are laughing, if I die then you do also. Help me then we can both live.} Zahra told her mirror twin.
{No, this way they can be free with your evil, gone forever. You forget, I died the day you took MY body. Better to go now than to suffer as a prisoner another day! Goodbye bitch, finally the world will be right again. Oh yeah, in case you haven't noticed your mistress is gone.} With that mirror Zahra seemed almost to disappear from within.
Zahra started to scream at her mirror self receiving no answer. Trying to calm she sat trying to find anything that could help her. She also sent out a few tendrils to seek where her mistress was.
Desperately she started going as far back in her memories as she could. Several hours later she had found nothing that could help. Still desperate she tried to remain calm feeling the stolen power trying to interfere even more.
It had been a good half day when she felt one of her tendrils returning. Good maybe she'd hear about that ass master Jake dying, screaming in great pain. With a wicked smile she accepted the tendril back then was horrified to learn that Jake was not only still alive, he was missing!
Shaking her head she was sure that she had felt him dying. What in the hell was going on? It was almost a day later when Zahra finally discovered a way fix her self, Nuha! The bad thing was, it was taking almost all Zahra to keep Nuha under control. Sighing she had to try or her existence was going to end soon.
Reaching out Zahra brought Nuha to her. "I want you to use your dark magic, rid this body of the poison in it." She ordered Nuha.
Nuha was sweating, most of the control Zahra had was gone, though she still had enough to keep her here. For a moment Nuha had felt a great weakening, she'd managed to shield a section of her mind and her power, though not enough.
Trying not to smirk, she could feel the stolen power of Jinn energy within Zahra. Ah yes. It was indeed poisonous to her. Trying to resist, Nuha almost felt her self break free then she felt the control clamp down again.
"I don't think so you bitch! I can't leave nor raise a hand to you yet, you haven't the power to force me to anything. Basically all I have to do is wait I-" Nuha was saying then she was screaming in pain.
Zahra lips formed an evil smile, "you might be right, though I can make you suffer greatly. Perhaps you'll go mad before I pass, let's find out you bitch!" Zahra's smile got larger as Nuha started to scream louder.
Jake felt as if every piece of skin on his body was being flayed over and over. He was doing the best to stay conscious though it was quickly becoming a losing battle.
Right before he finally lost the fight he'd managed to look over at the Great Jinn. Was he imagining things or did the Great Jinn have a look of respect on his face?
Not sure Jake felt another surge of energy within. This helped to delay his unconsciousness, though only barely. He had to fight for all his Jinns. No, they were all his loves he'd do anything to protect them.
Again the great Jinn showed a look of respect to Jake. "It shouldn't be long now master Jake, I'd say only a few more hundred years. Sleep now the worst of the danger is gone."
Jake nodded as he felt his body grow heavy. Then he felt a weakness he'd never before. Looking at the Great Jinn, Jake's eyes went wide as he realized what he was feeling.
Barely a whisper Jake asked, "will I remember? When it is over?"
The Great Jinn smiled sadly, "most though, there is quite a bit that will be lost. The secrets of the Jinn most and foremost. Though as you have discovered love is the most powerful magic, THAT will more than protect you. Sleep and awake anew."
Jake nodded as he felt his eyes close. Strange he thought this dying was a lot more peaceful than he thought it would be.
Back in the council chambers Mary was screaming uncontrollably. Standing she marched to where Marie was still frozen.
Drawing her hand back the crack of her palm meeting Marie's face startled all there. "You bitch! Because of you the most wonderful, brave and loving man has died. I will make sure that you suffer for as long as I can!" With that Mary slapped her mother even harder, drawing blood from the reddened skin on Marie's face.
Marie's eyes were looking around wildly as the blood slowly seeped down her face.
Gen took Mary into her arms as they both started to convulse, their cries echoing through the chambers. They were joined a moment later by the rest of his Jinns along with Mary's. They were still holding each other almost thirty minutes later when there was a shimmering not far from them.
