Letting Go: A Mirror's Edge Fan Fiction

She stared at the vast emptiness before her, a city once known to civil liberty; a small trace of freedom from years ago. It was different now. Everything was different now. She wasn't sure she wanted any part of it any longer.

Get over yourself, Faith. I don't need you.

The rush of memories began to tear at her, and she couldn't help but to suffer in silence. He's not here anymore. She is not safe. No one is. No one can be trusted.

I trust you, Faithy. But don't let that get your head, alright?

His voice was so loud, so clear. Almost as if he were right beside her. Maybe in her heart he still guarded her with his presence, but not in reality. In reality… you had to face the truth.

Don't you get it? I love you…

She wiped her face clean of her tears with her hand in a swift motion, a tremble slithering about her spine.

He caressed her face gently, letting the blazing sun send warmth through his fingers. He tried his best to comfort her.

She gazed at the glorious sun, its attractive colors dancing with the few clouds that lingered in the sky. It was a beautiful day. A good day to escape life as she knew it.

A good day to jump.

Faith stepped onto the ledge, letting the rays of warmth graze her exposed skin. The feeling of life bubbled within her, and she knew it was the perfect moment. She whispered a quiet goodbye to everything, and everyone. To herself.

One foot dangled from the narrow structure.

The other followed.

Arms spread like a hawk.

Eyes wide open, daring to stare death in the face.

I love you, Faithy. I mean it.

Hair whipping past her.

She let herself go.

And she was free…