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This Moment is Eternity
"So this is where you've run off to Esther," Sister Kate said with a smile walking in on Esther almost asleep at Abel's bedside.
"Oh, Sister Kate I just…" Esther sat up, trying to explain herself.
"Don't worry Esther it's quite alright. I only came to make sure this is in fact where you had wandered to, and to change Father Nightroad's bandages."
"Oh, can I help?" Esther stood slowly, a small smile on her face.
Sister Kate instructed Esther to get her some clean bandages and together they re-wrapped Abel's wounds.
"The blood finally seems to be clotting up. Those were some pretty nasty wounds. This is a good sign, I'm sure now that he will be just fine," Sister Kate said.
"That's so good to hear," Esther replied looking truly relieved. With a smile, Sister Kate left the room to leave the two alone. After a few minutes Abel stirred from his slumber. Esther wondered how he slept through the bandage changing, but the thought left her as Abel opened his eyes smiling at her.
"Esther," Abel said, watching as she crossed the room to sit on the edge of his bed. Esther smiled to him sweetly, that same smile that so easily melted his heart.
"How are you Abel?"
"I will be alright." Slowly, Abel pulled Esther down to him holding her gently. "I missed doing this… just holding you in my arms." Still smiling, Esther wrapped her arms around him gently.
"I was so worried about you," Esther said, resting her chin lightly on his shoulder. "So is this it, is Cain gone?" Abel sighed into her hair still holding her to him.
"I believe so; there is no way his weak replacement body could withstand the final blow." Abel smiled, kissing the top of her head. "Silly girl, did you really believe I would leave you?"
"For a moment there I wasn't sure, when you were in your Crusnik form, and you didn't know me," Esther said sadly.
"It may not have seemed like it, but I remember the dark haze. Though I couldn't place it, I knew you. I would know you anywhere," Abel told her gently. "Your voice guided me out of the darkness." Esther sighed contentedly as she lay down and curled up to his side. The infirmary bed was hardly big enough for this, but Abel didn't complain as Esther was very careful of his wounds.
Esther looked up to Abel. His hair was sprawled out underneath him, and his glasses were no where to be found. Smiling, Esther closed her eyes as Abel lightly stroked her hair.
Neither wanted to speak or move. This moment was perfect, just the two of them. It was much like the morning after Abel had saved her from Dietrich and Cain, only now their affections were fully realized.
"What do we do now?" It was Esther who broke the silence, lifting her head to look at him. Abel was leaning back on the pillows, eyes closed, with a serene smile on his face.
"Well my dear Esther, I believe you and I are to live happily ever after with this new found peace." Abel didn't stir nor open his eyes. "What do you say to that?"
"Oh, Abel, that sounds wonderful." Esther smiled brightly and leaned up to kiss him lightly. Her face fell slightly when Abel opened his eyes to look at her. "What about AX? I mean this may be done for right now, but what…" Abel silenced her by gently placing his finger over her lips.
"Have some faith in me, Esther," Abel said with mock offense, a featherbrained smile adorning his face. "Whatever comes our way, we can work through it together. I promise I'll take care of you…" Esther stared at him with worry, but it quickly faded into a heart warming smile. It had been awhile since she felt so safe.
"I'll take care of you too Abel," Esther said sweetly, earning an honest smile from him.
"Then I can't see what we could possibly have to worry about. If I have you and you have me…"
"Then we will be just fine." Esther finished for him, letting her head rest on his shoulder again.
"That's right," Abel said still smiling.
Short but Sweet Epilogue:
The days went by slowly with out the excitement of fighting. Abel was making a full recovery from his injuries; Esther was making sure of that. Within a few weeks they went back to completing missions. Abel and Esther were inseparable, often times pairing up with Tres. They had their little squabbles now and then mostly about Abel's clumsiness, but they always made amends quickly.
It would seem that things were going well for the couple. Every time a new problem arose they took care of it quickly, and moved on. Neither knew what the next mission might bring, but with Cain and Dietrich out of the picture, they knew they could make it through together.
Author's note:
Okay, only the second fic I've completed the whole way through with out it being a one shot or something. I'd like to thank all of my reviewers who have either been there with me the whole (or most of) the way or have just recently decided to speak their opinions. It has meant a lot to me through writing this story and encouraging for future stories. So, again, thank you all so much, it really did mean a lot to me. As always let me know what you thought, I know it was short, but I was just wrapping things up and leaving it more open ended in the case of a sequel. I hope you've enjoyed and will stay tuned to read more of my stories.
Much love,
Anri
