Author's Note: I don't own Van Helsing, although I do have a copy of the DVD. I also don't own the song used here, as it belongs to the one and only Josh Groban. My mom's listened to his music for, like, ever, and he's sort of grown on me. Anyways, here's my little fic for all of you! A final note: if you see three dahes like this; ---; that means I'm separating a stanza of the song, because the documents thing on here won't separate it like it is om my Word document.
Melannen walked down the silent hallway of the Vatican. It was late at night, and she had been unable to sleep. Now, reaching a certain door, she heard a soft voice…singing? Who could be up at this hour? She thought, and moved a little closer to the door. It was open a crack, and she peered in to see Van Helsing, sitting on the edge of his bed, singing softly to himself.
She stares through my shadow,
She sees something more,
Believes there's a light in me,
She is sure.
And her truth makes me stronger,
Does she realize?
I awake every morning,
With her strength by my side.
Melannen marveled at the almost angelic quality of Gabriel's voice. She knew she shouldn't be eavesdropping on him like this, but she could not make herself leave her post at the door.
I am not a hero,
I am not an angel,
I am just a man.
A man who's trying to love her,
Unlike any other,
In her eyes I am.
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This world keeps on spinning,
Only she stills my heart.
She's my inspiration, she's
My Northern Star.
I don't count my possessions,
All I call mine;
I will give her completely,
To the end of all time.
Although nothing was said to make it so, Melannen knew that, secretly, Gabriel was singing to her. His voice, so angelic, hit every note without the slightest bit of difficulty as he continued to sing, just as softly, though to Melannen the words were louder than ever, echoing in her mind.
I am not a hero,
I am not an angel,
I am just a man.
A man who's trying to love her,
Unlike any other,
In her eyes I am.
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In her eyes I see the sky
And all I'll ever need.
In her eyes time passes by
And she is with me.
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I am not a hero,
I am not an angel,
I am just a man.
A man who's trying to love her,
Unlike any other,
In her eyes I am…
Gabriel's voice trailed off, and Melannen suddenly realized why. There had to have been a reason the monster hunter had been up at this hour, and she remembered the nightmares that plagued him so often. She looked at him now, and she saw the dark shadows under his eyes, the tense, tired look his features had taken. The nightmares must have come to him again. He had unknowingly given her the gift of hearing his song, and she needed to return that gift. So now, very softly, she began to sing to him.
Lay down,
Your sweet and weary head.
Night is falling,
You have come to journey's end.
Sleep now,
And dream of the ones who came before.
They are calling
From across the distant shore.
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Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see,
All of your fears will pass away,
Safe in my arms.
You're only sleeping.
Now, the archangel lay down on the bed, letting the song wash over him in soft, sleep-inducing waves. Melannen had intended for this to happen, and continued to sing to him from her place at the door.
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea,
A pale moon rises.
The ships have come to carry you home.
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And all will turn
To silver glass.
A light on the water,
All souls pass.
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Hope fades,
Into the world of night;
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time.
Now, Melannen could feel sleep begin to claim Gabriel, sending him to a world of deepest dreams, where no nightmares would come. She loved the song, so kept singing anyway, being careful to keep her voice soft.
Don't say,
"We have come now to the end,"
White shores are calling,
You and I will meet again.
And you'll be here in my arms,
Just sleeping.
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What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea,
A pale moon rises,
The ships have come to carry you home.
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And all will turn
To silver glass,
A light on the water,
Grey ships pass.
Into the West.
Now, Melannen stopped singing, for the song was over, and Gabriel was now sound asleep. Feeling very good about what she had done, the girl turned and walked back to her chambers, more than ready to get some sleep herself.
Author's Note: Oops! Were there two songs in there? The second song isn't mine either, so you know. It's called "Into the West" by Howard Shore and Annie Lennox. You can find it on the soundtrack for The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, now that I think about it. Anyways, please review and tell me if you liked this or not! I really hope you liked it!