*Sam pov*

"Are you OK?" He asked as he got up off of me, very carefully, and pulled me to my feet.

"Yes. I'm fine, thanks." I looked over to where i saw the movement and decided against going after it.

"Here, lets get off the road." We jogged across the rest of the road and stopped in front of the small store. He faced me. "What happened back there." I looked over at the darkened store and ignored his question. "Hey." He grabbed my shoulders and turned me so I faced him. I hardened my eyes and gave nothing away. "Look, something bad happened back there, like you were having a ghost flash back, but that's impossible because you are definitely alive. What happened." He looked into my eyes again. It seemed like he was worried about me. I shrugged off his hands and felt light headed again i saw Blondie look over my shoulder and narrow his eyes. He leaned close to my ear.

"I thought you said that only you could see us with this rope on." I felt my heart rate speed up and my legs felt weak, but i still had the energy to turn around and stare at the being that had snuck up on us. For the first time, I felt the weight in my heart lighten a bit.

"That's right. Only i can see us. Blondie, meet my soul."

*Blondie pov*

I stared at the soul in front of us. She wore a long, flowing white dress and had her blonde hair pinned back in an elegant bun. She had a light dusting of makeup and was actually very pretty. I took a step forward and looked at Sam. Then back at the soul. They both had the same hard amber eyes and determined smile. Only the soul seemed a bit better off than Sam. Sam was breathing heavy and had unfocused eyes. She was ready to pass out, but refused to.

"So, why are you coming to me? Any specific reason? Or do you just want to taunt me." Sam growled. The soul looked taken back.

"What do you mean? I was just coming to see who you are. You seem so familiar. I-" The soul was cut off by a hooded figure appearing between us. I felt my jaw drop and took a step backward. It was the grim reaper. Luckily, he paid no attention to me. He slow clapped.

"Well done. You've found her." A deep male voice resonated from within the hood. He turned to the soul. "Eva, this is your body. She's been looking for you for a long time. Unfortunately, she will have to keep looking." He turned back to us. "And if she wants you, she'll have to go through me." A pair of black wings sprang from his back and a silver sword appeared in his hand. Sam reached down and undid the rope from my wrist and she immediately disappeared. The reaper laughed. "You intend to fight me in that state? HA! PATHETIC!" I imagined Sam probably said something snarky because he chuckled and his sword and wings disappeared. "You know what? I'll stay here, with Eva, for two months. If you can't beat me by then, well you're out of luck. I'll be moving on."

He walked over to Eva, then turned and looked strait at me.

"Don't think I've forgotten about you." He pointed at me. "As soon as Sam," He made air quotes around 'Sam',"is out of the way, you're next." The two of them disappeared. Suddenly Sam appeared at my side again. The rope was in a small pile at her feet. Her skin was pale white and her eyes has a desperate, lost, look deep inside, barely covered by the annoyance she threw up to hide her pain.

"Well, i guess i have a bit of explaining to do."

*Sam pov*

I forced my eyes to focus on him as I felt my energy slip away. It wont be long before i pass out. Just hang on until i have enough food to last me a week, tops.

"I don't have much time to explain in detail, but basically, i'm cursed and i have to find my soul. Now let's rob that store." I reached down and grabbed the rope, tying it around my waist and his wrist. "Oh and for fuck's sake dont tell Jasper. Anything." I growled the last part. He nodded. I lead us to the doors and forced my eyes open as i pulled a bobby pin from my hair, snapped it in half, and picked the lock. Hold it together, just for another minute or so...

"OK i think that's enough for now." I started back towards the door as fast as i could walk without giving away the fact that will power was the only thing keeping me on my feet. We had only been in for less than twenty seconds, but we had grabbed a case of water bottles and as much trail mix and chips that we could carry. By now i was seeing black spots and i could barely hold on any more. Once we got out side, i untied us and wrapped the rope through my belt loop as much as i could, then turned to Blondie. "What ever you do, don't touch me, OK?" He looked confused. I felt my eyes roll back in my head and the last thing i felt was the sensation of falling.

*Blondie pov*

I lunged forward and caught Sam before she hit the floor. Her words echoed in my head. "What ever you do, don't touch me, OK?" Well, to late for that, but why? The answer came immediately. I set her down and tried to stand up, only to feel something pulling at my hands. I looked down and blanched. My hands were getting pulled into her body.

"Nononono." I leaned forward and tried to pull myself free. No luck. Is this because she has no soul? Well whatever was happening, she was like quick sand. The more i pulled, the more i was sucked in.

By now i was up to my elbows and had to kneel over her. "Hhhnngggg!!" I struggled but she wouldn't let go.

Eventually my face was inches from hers and my ass was stuck up in the air. "No no fuck." I hissed as i felt my chest get sucked in and our bodies merge.

I gasped and sat up.

"Fuck." I lifted up my hands and felt my face. "Oh my god no. She's going to kill me." I drew up my knees and stood up. I was thrown off-balance by the added weight on my chest. I took a deep breath. "Ok...ok....so....i'm inside Sam.....how do i get out....fuck fuck FUCK!!!" I started pacing.

"OK....OK....everything will be alright...i just need to get out before she wakes up.....no big deal....I can do this..." I took another deep breath. Was breathing always this annoying? Suddenly, i started to feel Sam wake up. NO NO NO NO!!!! I laid down and pretended to not be there.

*Sam pov*

I felt my self slowly come to. I sat up and groaned.

"Ugghh...how long was i out?" I asked Blondie. After a few seconds of silence, i opened my eyes. He was gone. I sighed deeply. "Look either you're stuck or a major ass hole. I prefer to believe the first." I said to my self. "You just had to touch me didn't you." I growled sarcastically.

"Hey! It wasn't my fault! It's not like I was gonna let you fall to the ground!" He replied using my voice. I rolled my eyes and starred to pinched at the skin on my stomach until i felt something that wasn't my skin. I pulled on it until i could get a decent grip and started yanking. "HEY!! HEY! OW!!" Blondie yelled. I pulled him off me.

"Thanks." He casually responded, like it was everyday he possessed someone. I smirked.

"No thank you." He gave me a confused look. I pulled my self to my feet and held out my hand and helped him up. "Now i have your memories." I looked back on some of the things he's done. I felt my eyes widen as i came across a particular memory;

A cold breeze brought the stench of the big city to my nose, along with the distant sounds of people talking and engines revving. 'uggh....the sooner this is over the sooner i can be done with this place.' I curled my lip in distaste and looked up at the sky. No stars were visible. 'Where is he?' Suddenly I felt a presence nearby and looked down the alley to see a flickering man walking towards me. I stayed in the shadows until he stopped under the dingy light of a street lamp. The man wore a dark trench coat and a hat that covered his face. I walked into the edge of the glowing circle of light, grabbing the other's attention.

"You Shiloh?" The man asked gruffly. I nodded.

"Randy." I replied. He nodded and stuffed his hands into his pockets. "You got the information i need?" I asked casually and slowly moved my way into the circle of light.

"You have the stuff?" The man looked around before bringing his attention back to me. I smiled.

"All in due time. Now tell me what i need to hear." Suddenly two guys appeared behind him.

"Why don't you give me what i need first." The two goons started approaching. I smirked.

"Tsk Tsk Tsk. Randy. I was hoping we would get off on the right foot. You're forcing my hand here." I held out my hands as the goons got closer. I smiled and narrowed my eyes. "Well, i did warn you." I jumped forward and grabbed onto one of the goons and absorbed him into me. The other goon took a step away from me. I jumped on him at lightning speed and absorbed him. A startled choking noise brought my attention back up to Randy. I leaped forward and grabbed him by the arms.

"Tell me what i want to know, Randy." I absorbed a bit of him then slammed him against the wall.

"The man you want.....He's in California. Sacramento." I absorbed a bit more. "Th-that's all i know! I swear!" I smiled.

"OK. I believe you." I said smoothly as I slowly absorbed the rest of him. I picked up his trench coat and put it on. "Sacramento eh? Well, I've always wanted to visit California."

I looked over at Shiloh. He had a neutral look, but i could see a storm brewing in his eyes. I looked down, suddenly over whelmed by a feeling, which is odd because i don't have feelings. I think people call this "awkwardness", or something.

"Well, uh, i don't think you are aware of the fact that you are not exactly a ghost....anymore." I rubbed the back of my neck. Dam, what is this feeling? I SHOULDN'T feel awkward....I SHOULDN'T FEEL ANYTHING!! I HAVE NO SOUL!!

"What do you mean i'm not a ghost? I'm dead!" He looked away from me. So, he KNOWS! HE KNOWS HE'S DIFFERENT! I forced down all the weird emotion i was feeling and told him strait up.

"Shiloh, you are a demon. "