Disclaimer: Song "Beyond the Invisible" by Enigma. Characters belong to James Parriott, Sony, and others. Not me. No copyright infringement intended, no money being made, etc.

Beyond the Invisible

He stared at his reflection in the mirror; he'd come so far to achieve that one small victory, that one step towards mortality.

I look into the mirror

See myself, I'm over me

The glass in his hands was the first step away from that goal. The first of many steps he would take tonight. But he had a reason – a damn good reason. And for the first time, no regrets. He swallowed the contents of the glass in one quick motion.

I need space for my desires

Have to dive into my fantasies

She glanced around the apartment, making sure she hadn't forgotten anything. Sydney purred, rubbing her ankles. She took a moment to cuddle him before leaving. Her neighbor had agreed to check in on him and feed him while she was gone.

The drive to the loft was filled with thoughts of the future and of her upcoming vacation with a certain blond haired, blue eyed homicide detective who'd stolen her heart so long ago. Her coworkers had declared that it was about time they admitted their feelings for each other.

What no one knew was that she wasn't coming back.

I know as soon as I'll arrive

Everything is possible

Cause no one has to hide

Beyond the invisible

She tried to calm the butterflies in her stomach as she made her way into the lift and pressed the button to take her to where he waited. It was finally sinking in that it was really happening.

He heard her unique heartbeat when she arrived. He waited by the door, able to detect her special scent as the lift neared the top. His heart beat twice in anticipation.

Close your eyes

Just feel and realize

It is real and not a dream

He welcomed her with a smile and a slow, gentle kiss, with just a hint of the passion that lay beneath. Her heart raced, her breath quickened as he took her hand and led her upstairs.

Their lovemaking was slow and tender at first, filled with the need not to rush things after years of denial of their love. But passion quickly overcame all other needs as they pushed towards the explosive heights of fulfillment.

I'm in you and you're in me

It is time

To break the chains of life

If you follow you will see

What's beyond reality

"For eternity," he whispered just before his fangs pierced the soft skin over the pulsing vein.

"For eternity," she replied as the darkness claimed her.