Chapter three
Death
''What happened after that?'' she asked him quietly. Chuck knew what she meant. His mouth tightened. What made him stray from their love? What made him betray her in most cruel way possible?
He cupped her face. Blair's beauty never failed to mesmerize him. In few years that set them apart, she blossomed, changing few features. Her naive look turned cunning, full lips got a touch of artfulness and brows decisiveness. She made him fall for her all over again.
''You started losing you memories when you were with me. Eventually powers too.'' he began ''It influenced you greatly. But you still decided to cling to me. No matter what I said, you gave me your heart. I was told'' Chuck paused here, a cloud of darkness settling over his brow ''I was told if I continued leading what we had, that you would die. I was told love between us was doomed from the start.''
His jaw clenched and unclenched. Blair looked at him. ''You know I would die, for you.'' she admitted, looking down at her hands. Chuck noticed she didn't speak in past tense.
She would die for him. Right there, right now.
''I know. And I would chase after you, like I always do. Even into death.'' She clasped her hand over his, encouraging Chuck to go further into the story.
''I did everything to push you away. I did everything to make you hate me. I never forgot about you. You were on my mind in every single moment. I was always aware of your presence, even when I choose to ignore it. I was selfish. I wanted you beside me, I wanted you in my sight. If I couldn't have you, nobody else would. That's why I threatened you if you ever thought about leaving me. I lied, I was desperate. I could never do that. I could never do something that harmed you in any way. I love you too much. What is bad case of jealousy opposed to death? ''
''I love you too.'' Blair breathed. The fire roared in her heart, now stronger than ever.
Chuck grinned, caressing her smooth cheek all the way down to her chin. He held it up. His head impulsively leaned towards her face. She slowly opened her mouth, yearning for his long awaited kiss. Chuck barely brushed his lips against hers. ''This is dangerous.''
''I don't care'' she whispered ''I want you.'' Her whole body trembled of desire.
''Blair'' he protested ''I don't want you to die.''
''How can you know that will happen?''
''Morgana said-''
''Wait, what?'' suddenly, her head cleared up. ''And you trust her?''
''I didn't, at first. I didn't listen to her. But it turned out she was right about memories and powers. I didn't want you to lose them. I thought I was too late. You can only fly now. Who says she's not right about you dying?''
Blair scoffed. ''She just wants to take me down. I know it. She hates me, I don't know why exactly. ''
''We can't take a risk.''
None of them spoke for few minutes. ''Blair, you are immortal. I didn't want to deprive you of it.''
''What do you mean? I can't die?''
''You can't.''
''Do I still have that power?'' she asked.
''I don't know. I told you, I'm not taking any chances. Our love could kill you'' he ended the sentence in a hushed tone.
''I don't care, Chuck. I'm madly in love with you. After all you've put me through, I still love you. I can't escape from that fact. I've tried fighting my heart and it always conquered me. That is enough magic for me.''
Chuck couldn't resist. He grabbed her waist and kissed her in ecstasy. He almost forgot how passionate she was about everything. Blair kissed him back feverishly. His hair tangled between her fingers and his hands lost in the map of her curves.
A sound of door closing jolted them.
''Oh, how romantic'' Morgana said. Her long golden hair was arranged in thick braid. She had her hands behind her back.
''What are you doing here?'' Chuck spat.
''Did you forget about me already? I'm your right hand. I need to double check your every decision.''
''Get out before I had you banished. Or better, beheaded.'' Blair said coldly. ''I thought you had all women sent away?'' she whispered furiously to him.
Morgana smirked. ''What do you think who afforded him pleasure all these three years? Don't tell me you lay alone at night thinking he did the same?'' She laughed heartily.
''That is a lie'' Chuck spoke.
Blair took his hand and declared she didn't care. They were finally rediscovering their love. Nothing was going to stop them now.
''She is going to die and it will be your fault.''
''You are pathetic, did you know that too?'' Blair replied. ''Green doesn't suit you. You were just a pawn in the game of king and queen. ''
''Blair is right, your part here is done.''
Morgana's face twisted in rage.
''It is done when I say it is done!'' she burst ''I will not let you win again, Titania! Not after I gave up my power!''
Blair was stunned. She thought before, how did Morgana know so much about her? Was it possible she knew her before Chuck did? ''I know you.''
''Yes. Don't you recognize me, my lovely sister?''
''Aurora'' she whispered.
''Was it the hair that gave me away?''
Blair had a hard time grasping the memories that were within her reach. She knew Morgana was Aurora. She knew they were of the same world. Nothing else.
''What do you want?'' Chuck demanded.
''I want what I worked hard for! A place by your side! I spent years gaining your trust and obeying every insane whim of yours. Do you know how hard it was? You can be pretty diabolical gentleman. I knew one day you would become king and I wanted to conquer world with you! Every nation would kneel down to us.''
''You are out of your mind.'' Blair said.
''No, you are! You were most powerful of our kin and you gave it all up. I must admit I envied you for quite some time back in the days. It made me hate you. I wanted to steal your skills, but that is impossible. When I realized what fool you were making of yourself here, I had to destroy you. It was perfect opportunity. I followed you into the new life. Just in case you decided to come back and ruin my peace again. Who knew I would grow fond of this world? So I decided to stay and make myself most comfortable. ''
''What are you talking about?''
''I lied. You weren't losing your powers when you were with him. They were … asleep.''
''How come she can fly?'' Chuck interrupted, dubious.
''Flying is natural to us as breathing is to humans. She simply forgot. Your love poisoned her fairy mind. Enough talk! You're in my way Titania. I cannot let you live. The kingdom will be mine! It will all end up mine. The world will beg for my mercy.'' She raised her right arm. There was shiny golden dagger in her hand.
Chuck snatched Blair and pulled her behind.
''A coward! You'll never be fit for a queen!'' Aurora screamed.
''Shut your mouth! Lower that now and do not disobey me!'' Chuck ordered.
Blair spoke calmly. ''It's okay Chuck. The servant can't harm me.'' She stepped in front of him, daring her to approach. ''I thought you knew everything about me. Didn't you forget I was immortal?''
Aurora laughed and laughed. The sound was as malicious as her expression. No word could describe her in that moment better than the word 'witch'.
Chuck's brows furrowed. ''Blair...'' He was anxious to get them away, to keep Blair safe.
''No, let's finish this once and for all.''
Aurora was finally done with laughing. Her face twisted into grotesque way. ''Oh, yes. Let us do that. Let me kill you, dear lovely Titania. Oh, wait! Let me thank Chuck for making that job much easier.''
''What are you on about?'' he yelled.
''You are making her mortal. Not dead, only mortal. But what's the difference really? The stronger your love is, the weaker she is.'' With that, Morgana flunged the dagger right into Blair's chest.
''B-lair...'' Chuck whispered in pain, not believing his eyes.
She fell on knees, her dress soaking up the blood quickly. The oncoming coldness was unbearable. It quickly spread over whole body, pushing her violently into death. Her hand reached for him, but it grabbed a thin air, dropping clenched on the floor. The last thing she saw was Chuck snapping Morgana's neck and then her guard entering, arresting him. Pitch black darkness took over her.
A / N: One chapter left, Chuck's POV. Stay hopeful!