Sacrifice for a Loved One

                    Chapter 10 – Paying the Piper

Blaine lets the tears flow down his face as he stands in the same spot, not knowing what to do as his heart shatters into a million pieces. He has never felt as alone as he does now. He has no one to turn to. His parents are hidden away in a safe house, the love of his life has just walked out of his life, and his friends don't even know who he is. “I guess this is what it's feels like to be alone. I should get used to it because this is my future.” James thinks to himself as he grabs his jacket and heads out the back door to face his future alone.

The man facing Kurt says. “This is what you are going to do. When Blaine comes out the back door you are going to call his name and get him to come towards you. That's all you have to do because I will do the rest. Any questions Mr. Hummel?” He asks. “I won't do it!” Kurt shouts. “What did he ever do to you?” Kurt wants to know. “Oh, he didn't do anything. His Father did. I have been searching years for his Father but couldn't find him or his son until now. I guess the government had them hidden away. Then I found out his son was in New York under a new name. I didn't even know it was him until some girl was talking to him and calling him Blaine. But you totally confirmed it tonight. Now I will get my revenge on his Father by taking away his most precious son from him.” The man says filled with hatred while he takes out a gun and slowly points it at Kurt. “Okay, if you don't you will watch as I shoot him down in cold blood and it will be your fault. So you decide.” The man says.

The back door begins to open. “Now, when I tell you, call his name. If you don't, this gun will go off numerous times and you will be responsible for your boyfriend's death.” The man whispers to Kurt. Blaine is walking down the steps and heads toward the street. “Now” The man says. Kurt doesn't know what to do. “You have 2 seconds before I pull the trigger.” The man tells Kurt. Kurt decides. “Blaine!” Kurt yells out. Blaine stops and turns around and sees Kurt standing in the alley with a scared look on his face. “Kurt, is that you?” Blaine asks, sensing something is not right and walks toward Kurt. The man pushes Kurt forward and he lands on the ground with a thud. Blaine rushes to Kurt and helps him up. “Are you alright? What's going on?” Blaine asks, concerned about Kurt. Two men come from behind the dumpster and point guns at the boys. They force them to move forward toward the large man hiding in the dark. “It's time that your Father pays the piper Mr. Anderson and the price is you.” The man with the raspy says. “What are you talking about?” I'm James Stone.” He says. “Really kid, I know who you are and who your Father is boy. I have been looking for your Father for years, but you will do instead, for now.” The man says as he walks around the boys slowly. “You're not stupid Mr. Anderson. You know who I am. I'm your family's worse nightmare because I'm the man who you and your family have been hiding from for years. I guess your parents got tired of their gay son being around since they are willing to sacrifice you to save themselves. They sent you out all on your own even though they knew I was still searching for you.” The man says hoping to upset Blaine. “Let him go! You have me so let him go. He doesn't know anything.” Blaine says trying to get Kurt released. “Oh Mr. Anderson, you think you can tell me what to do. That is your first mistake.” The man says as he gives a look to the man holding Blaine. Before Blaine can say anything the man elbows him in the sharply in the stomach and Blaine is doubled over in pain. Kurt bends down to help Blaine. “Don't touch him or you'll be next!” The man yells at Kurt. “I'm alright.” Blaine whispers to Kurt as he stands back up still bent over a little. “Now Blaine, I need you to tell me where your Father is located. You shouldn't have to pay the price for your Father's mistake. Besides the man hates you because you are a fag and an embarrassment to him.” The man says thinking Blaine will break. Blaine looks directly at the man with hate in his eyes. “Never!” Blaine yells at the man. “Mistake number two.” The man says as he raises two fingers in front of Blaine's face. The two men grab Blaine by his arms and instantly he feels a fist hitting his face below his right eye, as a second fist lands on his stomach again sending pain through his body and knocking the wind out of him. The two men let go and he falls to the ground with his head hitting the ground splitting his forehead open. Blood starts to run down his face. “Blaine” Kurt yells as he bends down to help Blaine. “Leave him alone!” The man shouts. “No!” Kurt says. “I'm going to help him whether you like it or not.” Kurt takes out a handkerchief from his pocket and wipes Blaine's face. “Well I don't like it!” The man says losing his temper. Blaine sees the man slowly pull out a gun and pointing it at Kurt. He starts to pull the trigger when Blaine jumps in front of his true love. Kurt watches as the man pulls the trigger. He hears the shot being fire when Blaine appears magically in front of him taking the bullet that was meant for him. The next few seconds seem like an eternity to Kurt as bullets start flying from all directions and fear sets in his body as he hopes to survive this nightmare. Then it's quiet, too quiet as no one is making a sound. “Check on the boys!” Kurt hears someone yell. Kurt's brain finally starts to work and he thinks. “Blaine!”  He leans over Blaine's body and starts calling his name. An agent comes over to check on Blaine and slowly turns him over. Blood can be seen coming from Blaine's left shoulder and the right side of his abdomen. Sirens can be heard as agents are rushing to secure the area. “Blaine, Blaine talk to me. You can't leave me, you promised me.” Kurt says while holding Blaine's hand wanting him to open his eyes. “Are you okay?” The agent asks Kurt. “I'm fine. He saved my life. Just take care of him. Don't worry about me. Help him please. He can't die. Not now.” Kurt begs as tears are falling down his face. Blaine moves slightly and groans in pain. He opens his eyes slightly and says. “Kurt” Blaine has lost a lot of blood and is going in and out of consciousness. “Kurt I need you to help me if we are going to save him” The agent said. “I want you to move over to his left side. Take your hand and place it over the gunshot wound and push down. You need to keep pressure on that wound until I tell you to stop, even if he complains about the pain. Do you understand?” The agent says, while she does the same thing to his abdomen wound. “James, this is going to hurt but we have to do it so you don't bleed to death.” The agent tells James as he yells in pain and tries to move to relieve the pain. “Stay still James.” The agent shouts. “Where are the EMTs?” Blaine grits his teeth and tries to lie still since the pain is unbearable. He tries to keep his eyes open as he stares at Kurt's face. “Blaine you are going to be fine. You have to be. We have so many things we need to do in this lifetime.” Kurt says as he strokes Blaine's face, gently moving his hair away from his eyes. “You can't leave me after what we just went through.” Kurt says as Blaine's eyes fill with tears as Blaine groans because of the pain. The EMTs finally arrive. They tell Kurt to remove his hand and move so they can do their job. The agent walks Kurt away from Blaine, though he keeps his eyes on him. “I want to go with him to the hospital. I won't let him go again.” Kurt tells the agent. The agent motions for Kurt's friends to come down the alley. They had been forced to stay inside Opening Night when the abduction was going on. Rachael ran towards Kurt followed by the others. “Kurt, are you alright? I was so worried about you.” Rachel says as she hugs him tightly. “It's Blaine, he is hurt really bad and he might not make it. I'm going to the hospital with him as so as he is ready to go.” Kurt informs his friends. Kurt notices that the EMTs are moving quickly now and he becomes concerned. Kurt rushes back to Blaine. “What's going on?” He asks. “We got to move now or we are going to lose him.” They say. “I'm going with you. I'm his boyfriend.” Kurt says as his eyes fill with tears. “Okay, but we've to go stat! Get in the ambulance.” The EMT tells him. Kurt watches closely as Blaine's limp body is lifted on to the gurney. They check to make sure that the IVs are still working properly as they rush Blaine to the ambulance. In seconds they are racing to the hospital will the sirens roaring. Kurt rubs Blaine's hand like he has done many times. Blaine eyes are slightly open looking at Kurt and he slowly whispers. “I will love you….” Kurt smiles at Blaine and sings. “Until the end of time.” As he watches Blaine's eyes slowly close.