1: Tris

I stand, looking through the glass, looking at how he found a place where he wouldn't be constantly reminded of me. I tear slides down my face. I keep my back to the door when I hear footsteps near it. I keep looking out over the view, enjoying the park and the Hancock building in the far distance. I hear the click of the lock, and I know it is time to leave. I grab my shroud of a cloak, the tears roll down my cheeks as I watch him walk in with his mother. They chat a bit as he shows her his little place.

I lean against the wall to slowly slide down it to sit, remembering that small room and the smell of my own blood.

I leaned into my mother, wrapping my arms around her. I missed her so much and couldn't stand missing her so much. She took me gently away from the pain, the smells, and the warmth of life. I went with her and we left to a place where life seemed peaceful. I was greeted with open arms by my father. If this is where the dead go, then I was happy to wait here for Tobias. My parents welcomed me into their home, and made sure I was comfortable here.

Within the first week, She came to greet me and welcome me to the place called Valhalla, where time ceases to be. She told me that I could come to her house and ask her any question that came to mind, no matter how trivial. She gave me a basic understanding of the city, and told me I was welcome to wander the city as I please. She left as she had come, like a rushing river. I asked my parents who she was, the most of an explanation they gave was she is the Goddess of Valhalla, and that she welcomed them when they set foot on the beach that surrounds the city,

I watched his mother leave, and he walked into his slowly growing living room. He sat on the chair closest to the window, and just stared out like I had. His his hands were clasped with his arms resting on his legs, with his head bent down looking at his hands. Just above a whisper, he said, "Tris… Sometimes it feels like you are here, just waiting for me to see you…"

My heart aced, it felt like it was being removed from my chest.

"The more time that passes by, my memories seem to fade, and the more it seems like you are just hanging around…." he sighed, then stood up, looked around the room then moved like he was going to continue on with his day. As he turned away, a shaft of light lit up his face and those tears that dot his cheeks.

No thoughts went through my mind, my lips moved and my body moved for his need. I rush forward, my cloak slipping away, as his name escaped from my mouth. I stood there, reaching up to his face, knowing he could see me before him, with all our love still between us, just a bit dusty.

He grabbed the back of my neck, wrapped an arm around me, he kissed me and hugged me. I kissed his eager lips back, and melted against his frame. I stood in his arms for more time than I was ever granted. Tears ran from my eyes, making our kiss sweet and salty. He pulled back and look into my eyes.

"Tris…"

"I'm here Tobias, I have been here for a while, but I can't stay, They will know and come for me," I half cry the words out.

"No one can take you! You are here safe with me, Tris."

I press my forehead into his shoulder, "Tobias, it is very complicated and I can't explain quick enough. I love you!" I push away from him and try to move to the door.

His fingers curl around my arms and don't let me leave. "I'm not letting you leave without me. You either stay with me or I leave with you."

"Please, I'll try to get you word some time, but I don't want to place you in harms way!" I plead with him, but I can't bring myself to leave him. I look around the room, hoping they haven't caught that I came here and broke conduct as well. I lean over to him and kiss him again, feeling his warmth drift into me, feeling life sprout within me.

BANG!

I look over to the door, to see the Goddess herself, standing in the doorway. I feel Tobias wrap me in his arms, not wanting to let me go.

Her voice drifts around the room like water, "You know the punishment for your crime, now chose the what shall be done."

I hide my face in his shoulder, and let the tears run away. "Four, either you get to forget ever seeing me, or leave with me without goodbyes, where it will seem you just disappeared from the face of the earth."

He pulls me into a kiss, "I never want to forget anything about you, my memories of you are too precious."

Tears slide off my chin, "I'm sorry, I can't bring myself to pull you out of this world yet." I give him one last kiss before losing these few moments with him.

The Goddess forces us to part and kisses Tobias' forehead like a mother kissing her child. Tobias seems to fall into a slumber as soon as her lips leaves his skin. Without s flinch, she picks up Tobias, and lays him on his bed. After walking back out, she looks tired and aged. "Tris, I will leave your memories alone and he has only lost the moments since his mother left this room. You are not forbidden to ever step foot on this planet again while anyone you know lives here."

She starts for the door but stops when I don't move. "I wont drag you out of here, but I wont wait either."

I hold back the sob and precede her out the door. We walked to the end of the hall and use the door there to go back to Valhalla.