Ladies and Gentlemen, it is now time for... PART TWO!!! Yesh!! I know some of you have been waiting SOOOOO patiently for Part Two and for that I thank you emmensley. I've done some updating and now it's gonna be a bit easier to read this thing!

But anyway. :P

Erin and Kurt are back to kick some tail. Firefly 2 takes place two years after part one ended; they've been married, of course, since then and that's basically all I need to say to update you's guys on the situation. Oh, and if you are coming to this story having not read part one, I would highly recomend reading part one before delving into this, but it's not all too necessary. :)

And for those who need a 'fresher, or for the newbies, you're gonna hear Kurt call Erin "kleines" alot thruout this story. It is German for "little one" and it's his pet name for his wife. :) LOL Ok, just had to get that cleared up... with that, enjoy!

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FIREFLY 2: CANDLELIGHT

"This is all there is, I can see that now.
But I have to be careful with it, now it's been found.
So fragile, but powerful, this is the light.
This is the light of my destiny, come stay with me
through every night...
Would you take my candlelight away from me?"
-- Candlelight, by Imogen Heap

Chapter 1: Workin' Day and Night

I was in a deep sleep when all of a sudden something stirred, and caused me to wake. Moving my eyes about, trying to get them used to their surroundings, I turned my head to see my husband lying next to me, obviously in a dream. He seemed afraid, and before I could do anything to wake him from it, his eyes flew open, he gasped, and then gave a scream. "AAAAHH! Erin!!" He bolted up in bed, and I sat up next to him.

"Kurt! Kurt, I'm right here, baby!"

He looked around for a moment, almost as if he had no idea as to where he was, and when he saw me he threw his arms around me, not saying a word.

"My God..." I noticed he was shaking. "Baby, what... what's wrong? What did you dream?" Kurt didn't say anything, and to my surprise he started to cry a bit, burying his face in my shoulder. I made him look up at me. "Hey, what's going on, honey? Come on, talk to me..." I gently ran my hand through his hair.

"It's that prison..." he sobbed, burying his face in my neck. "I've left that prison, but... but I don't think it's left me."

"Oh, baby..." I kissed him. "It's over, Kurt. You're safe at home with me, and I'm never letting anything like that happen to you again. I've got you."

After he'd calmed down a bit he sat up. I asked if he wanted me to get anything for him, and he shook his head and smiled at me, giving a sniff. "No, my darling, I... I'll be fine. I'm just going to get a bit of water."

"Okay..." I smiled; Kurt touched my cheek, leaned in and kissed me. "Thank you."

"Don't mention it," I smiled.

In the time it took him to get his water I'd already lie back down, but when he got back in bed- I was facing the bedroom door- he curled up against me, and I smiled again, pulling him towards me. "C'mere, you..." I chuckled. He smiled shyly at me, and I held him until he fell asleep again.

"Goodnight, Erin..."

"Goodnight, sweetheart," I kissed him. "I love you."

"You, too."

I collapsed onto the sofa out front, letting my head fall back until it hit the seat back and I was staring up at the ceiling. Lord, was I wiped out. All I wanted to do was go to bed, but it was only four in the afternoon! I still had papers to grade, and a rehearsal that night. We had a show coming up. It looked as if I wouldn't crawl into bed until at least midnight. I sighed.

To my left I felt the sofa move suddenly, and I turned my head slightly to see Rogue, apparently in the same sort of state I was in. She too looked wiped out. Then again, everyone was, I suppose, what with some of the children being kidnaped the night before (it'd happened shortly after Kurt's dream).

"I swear, Erin, that new girl from Montana is a handful. She's like a dragon, she can do that whole... blow fire thing. She can do it on cue, but of course, she has to have allergies, as well... and she's needed her prescription refilled for a week. Some problem at the doctor's office."

"Ooh," I laughed sympathetically, but then my laughing became worse. "That's actually... oh... I'm sorry. That sucks for the both of you. What kind of problem at the doctor's office?"

She looked at me, trying not to laugh. "Behind on refills because half the wing's fallen due to fire."

We both burst out laughing. "Oh, lord, what is wrong with us?" I put my face in my hands. "That poor girl."

"I know, I know... she's so sweet, too. Just got her lisence the other day, too, and I told her that I hoped when she did get a car, eventually, that it's engine would be in the back."

"That would be a good idea."

"So how have you been, huh?"

I sighed. "Well, I've been fine, I suppose, it's just that... Kurt had another one of his dreams again last night. He's been having these nightmares since the whole incident around my birthday... he dreams he's back in that prison, and it's really taken a lot out of him." Rogue looked worried. "I mean, he seems mostly fine during the day, he tries to shake them, but... once he falls asleep they just keep coming back."

"Well I bet he's glad to have you there for him when he wakes up," Rogue smiled, and I returned it.

"Rogue?"

The two of us turned to see a young girl of about nine standing there, clutching her books in her arms. Her naturally bright green hair fell in her eyes and she flipped it out of her way.

"Oh, hi, Dora. What's up?"

"I think I need some help with my homework."

"Sure, yeah, let's go sit over here..." Rogue stood up and motioned to a grouoping of tables out in the greenhouse. "I'll talk to you later, okay?"

"Bye, Firefly," Dora waved.

"Ciao, you two," I smiled, and sighed, rubbing my eyes. I really didn't want to get up. It felt so good to just sit there and do nothing but bore a hole in the ceiling.

BAMF.

I grinned. How does he know just when to show up?

"Guten tag, kleines!" In an instant my husband was perched over me on the armrest to my right, grinning like a madman. I laughed as he slid down next to me. "How are you doing?" he asked, putting an arm around me and giving me a kiss.

"Oh," I shrugged. "So-so."

"Hmm?" He pushed my hair from my eyes.

"I'm just ready for the weekend," I sniffed, scooting down into the sofa as I leaned against him. Forget paperwork, I thought. I'm staying here for a bit.

"We all are, sweetheart," Kurt smiled soothingly. "It will come soon enough." He paused. "Ah, guess what?"

"What?" I smiled, looking up at him.

"I did a bit of that grading of yours, I think it's half way done."

"You did what?" I sat up in shock, his hand still on my back, and he grinned at me triumphantly. "I can't believe you. You--"

"You needed the help, didn't you?"

"Yes, but..." I sighed, smiling. "Thanks."

"Es ist nichts," he smiled back. "Well, I'm going to eat. Do you want anything?"

"Oh, ah... no, I'll be fine, I think... I've got some other stuff to finish up-- well..." I grinned. "You're so helpful, I don't need to do it now. Let's go."

"Alright." Kurt grinned, getting up as he offered me his hand. "Let's go."

All of a sudden some of our youngest little mutants ran through the main hall, followed closely by Storm. "Walk!" she cried. "You have got to watch where you're going, kids!" Storm rolled her eyes and smiled at us as she passed, and I laughed, watching the children laughing and giggling. I felt eyes on me for a moment, and I looked to see Kurt watching me with a smile on his face.

"What?" I laughed.

"You really love kids, don't you?"

"Wha... well you know me, baby. Of course I do. I adore them."

"Would... ah, would you ever consider... well, you know... having--"

I made him look at me. "As long as they were yours." And looking into his eyes I could see his heart melt; he gave me one of the sweetest smiles I've ever seen, and I kissed him.