You don't get it back when you die.

Butcher landed a little ways from the house, thinking it would be nice to walk the rest of the distance to show Nils things. "Look a squirrell."

Ryland peeked out of his hiding place. Just a little closer. He frowned at how this plan was much harder than he had thought it would be. They had uppped security at Mandible House since the last time he was there. Understandable though...

"Flower," Butcher walked a little farther and bent to show Nils the pretty plant. The hairs on the back of his neck started to prickle in warning. Someone's watching us.

Ryland acted quickly even though it hurt. He took advantage of his position to kick Butcher over, reaching down to scoop up the baby. "Listen to me. You are going to heal me completely. You understand?"

I should have seen that coming Butcher lept to his feet, glaring when Ryland lifted Nils. He knew he wouldn't be able to strike the other man without the vampire using the baby as a sheild. "Why should I?"

"I think the reason why is obvious," Ryland raised an eyebrow and put a hand firmly around Nil's throat.

Butcher looked up at Mikey, eyes burning with hatred at Ryland. I have to do this I'm sorry. He stepped forward, palms facing outward.

"And I told your little lover to heal me. I'll give the brat back," Ryland smirked slightly when he felt his injuries start to fix themselves.

Butcher shook visibly, not able to believe he had his hands on Ryland and wasn't trying to kill the other man. He would have tried to make a grab for Nils if Ryland hadn't put his hand around the baby's throat.

Ryland positioned himself for escape as he felt Butcher would be finished soon.

Andy pulled his hands away as soon as he was done. "Give me Nils, Ryland."

Ryland hurled the baby as hard as he could not particularly close to either Butcher or Mikey so they would have to move to catch him in time. "Thank you, Andrew." He smirked and fled as fast as he could without looking back.

"NILS!" Butcher swore and decided to make sure the baby was okay first. Oh God, I'm not going to make it. I hesitated too long.

Ryland picked up the pace, making sure to run close to buildings or trees Mikey would have to avoid.

Butcher pushed himself a little harder, reaching out his arms to catch Nils and diving as the child fell. I can't miss.

Ryland leaned forward as he felt the impact so that the both of them would roll on the ground instead of just falling flat. It was less painful that way, and he could free himself more easily.