Hello. This fanfic is dedicated to anyone who has a brother or sister, but especially to my brother, Pete. You're awesome, mara ("Mate" in Geordie) and I really do love you, even if you annoy me sometimes.

Anyway, enjoy.

I scan the sea of beds, searching for my brother, hoping that he's there. Then I see him and I run, skidding to a halt in front of him.

He's sleeping. He looks terribly pale and weak so I check his temperature with the back of my hand. He's burning up, so I take one of his hands in mine. The motion seems to wake him up.

"Saffiyah," he murmurs. "You should not be here." I shake my head. "Of course I should. You're my brother, Djaq, how can I not look after you?" I ask. I feel a hand touch my shoulder and I look around. It's our father and he looks so sad. I know what that look means and my heart breaks into little pieces.

Djaq can't die. He's too young to die. He's my other half, my twin, my protector. He's my best friend, my rock, my hero. I can't lose him, not like this. Not from a silly little wound.

I look back at Djaq and the broken shards of my heart break even further. Just by holding his hand I can feel his life slipping away. Tears begin to run down my face and I have to look away for a moment, to compose myself once more and look back at him.

Djaq's breaths are ragged and his pulse is shallow and weak. I know he can't last much longer and I think he knows that too. He takes my face in his hands and forces me to look him in the eyes.

"Stay strong," he tells me. It's his motto, and I know he's telling me this for the last time. "Don't ever give up. Love you." His eyes flutter closed and he's fading…fading…gone.

I don't know how long I sit there for, feeling numb. My twin, my brother has gone. I hear a voice in my head telling me to avenge him, to make the English pay. Then I hear another and for some reason, it sounds like Djaq. It tells me that he loves me and not to listen to the other voice. It tells me that bloodshed will lead to more bloodshed, that peace is the best option. Make peace, it says, before fading away with the other voice.

I look back at Djaq's face. For a minute, I think I see a smile, but it's gone as quickly as it came. He looks…peaceful. Like the voice said. Make peace.

I hope you liked it. Please review!

Luv Sarah ;-)