New Life

CHAPTER 1

Though weeks had passed since their last fight against Marcus and William, Selene still had not gotten used to her new ability. She could walk in the sunlight. After each night passed, and they continued their journey, Selene would hesitantly stick her hand out into the morning sunlight, half expecting it to burn. And as their relationship was growing more each day so would Michael's sensitivity to her silent thoughts.

After making it back to their hide out, where they first encountered Marcus, they decided they should move elsewhere. With Marcus, William, and Victor all slain, they were in no immediate danger… yet. But they deserved some time to themselves.

Selene getting hardly any sleep, for her nightmares and memories had not yet faded away, she opened the door and stepped out among the trees. She saw a shaft of light coming from between the tree canopies and slowly opened her fingers through it. As she watched the light warmly glow on her hand she thought to herself, what else have I to fear now? Then thought memory of losing Michael, well almost losing Michael, freshly appeared in her mind.

And as if hearing her thoughts a hand reached out above hers and entwined it's fingers through hers. She quickly turned and found herself inches away from Michael warm body. He smiled at her though he did seem concerned.

"You couldn't sleep?" Michael asked.

"I… had a lot on my mind." Selene was also not used to sharing her mind with anyone else, not after she had been so independent for so long.

Michael knew her hesitation and stubbornness. Knowing he wouldn't get a direct answer, he just put his arms around her waist and slowly pulled her towards him till their bodies tingled as they touched. Selene, a warrior, a fighter, couldn't help but feel weak in his strong arms. She let him pull her close. And then as she looked in his soft green eyes, he leaned down to kiss her. He pulled away leaving her breathless.

"Is that better?" Michael smiled. Selene could say nothing but hide a smile as she buried her face in his chest. She felt his chest rise and fall as he laughed.

"So I had an idea that might seem crazy." Michael spoke cautiously.

"What was it?" Selene lifted her head and watched him.

"Well we need to get away from all this madness right? All this war?" Selene nodded silently. "I was thinking maybe we leave everything and go away."

"Go away where? And how can we leave everything?"

"Let's go to America."

Selene stepped back from him. "America? What shall we do there?"

"We can start a new life. You know? Try to stay some place, not having to run around or kill something."

"But I'm a vampire, Michael! What am I supposed to do when I need to…to feed? And what about you?" Selene crossed her arms in defiance.

"Well it was in New York that I started as a medical intern. I might be able to get into the hospitals… they've got supplies." Michael watched, as Selene seemed more and more unconvinced. "Don't you have any outlets, or connections, or something in America?"

Selene thought. "I might. But Michael, you think we can live there and not be bothered? You think we can really have a life together?"

Michael took a step towards. "Selene, do you trust me?"

Selene looked him in the eyes. "Yes I do, but-"

Michael pulled his warm hands and both sides of her neck right below her ears. "Do you love me?" He kissed her forehead. Selene closed her eyes.

"With all my heart."

"Then let's try. Trust me." Michael kissed her again. Selene pulled back.

"Okay, Michael." She said softly.

He smiled and took her hand. And they started their journey towards whatever their future held.