Tristan's P.O.V

My heart was racing, trying to break out of my chest. Looking at her always did that to me. The felling would expand with every secret look she gave when she thought I wasn't paying attention to her. As a warrior she was beautiful, fierce, and magnificent. To have made her queen would've been brilliant. If only she had lived. If she was alive this stranger would not be here. My heart would be dormant, no longer moving, no feeling. Everything I discarded in the last few years flooded my brain now, every memory of every kiss and stolen touch. Poems I wrote for her before and after her death, fantasies of a life with each other. With a child.

A silent tear ran down my cheek. I saw it in a vision. It gave me false hope. My visions are never the solid foundations you build on; occasionally they stay the same if I keep track of them. To think I believed she would live through it, through a war carrying a child. Ridiculous.

I bowed to my opponent and left the training grounds.

Walking through the halls, absently minded was I to the fact that I was following her scent, I heard a faint conversation between...Wolfie. His scent was easy to sense. He was probably with Zocanna. But a deep breath concluded that shewas with him, what used to be my only reason of life and now a constant reminder of her death.

Patience P.O.V

''So this is...Oh man.'' I couldn't not see the similarities. Her hair the same shade and length, brown eyes the colour that reminds you of chocolate, so warm and rich, her face, not smiling but still at peace, love pouring out of her, so pure and just. She looked precisely like me. She was beautiful.

Not that I'm superficial or big-headed but she was beautiful.

''Beautiful.'' I said so aloud.

Tristan's P.O.V

'Yes she was. So beautiful.' My heart was focused on her now. Her scent, her hair, her eyes that tattled on her emotions and her heart was so trusting and kind even after all she went through and had to deal with.

I turned at the corner and leaned on the wall, Wolfie turned slightly to let me know he acknowledged my arrival.

''She was. And I suppose she still is.'' A small smile, perhaps only the slight lift of one side of my mouth, at her. It hurt my heart to see her standing there, knowing it's not her but wishing it was.

''Most people are easy to read but...'' As I walked towards her, I looked between the painting and the human girl. ''You're very difficult. In many ways.''

I smiled, more to myself than her, as I realised I had once said the exact same words to her, long ago.

''Really?'' she asked with a slight breathiness to her voice. I've also been told you can tell what emotion I'm feeling by my eyes. And that I scrunch my nose when I argue.'' She laughed quietly. I could tell she was uncomfortable and that she is nervous hence her babbling. '' Boy have I pulled that face once or twice.''

She seemed fine to me at the moment though which is a good thing. Her happiness brought me to the Light. She was my Light and her smile was a beacon, beckoning me out of my cage of loneliness and depression.

A faint ding came from the dining area indicating lunch was about to be served.

''Shall I escort you to lunch?'' I asked, hoping she would take my arm and hold it with hers, only a couple of layers separating our skin.

''Uh sure. Let's get me some food, I'm starving.''

Taking both mine and Wolfie's arms she dragged us in the direction of the dining area, I was wondering how she knew that this was the way, but then she went off course causing me and Wolfie to drag her instead. We barged through the doors laughing, causing every head to turn and stare at us. Patience cowered behind me.

'She must be shy. This is new. And kinda cute.' I smiled at my thoughts. It was a nice improvement to her personality.

I pulled Patience to my side and rested my arm over her shoulders. Causing everyone to gasp.

'' Come on, Echo wants you to sit by us.''

''She stayed by my side whilst walking to the royal table. People whispered to each other, astounded that she is back? Glad to see me smiling? Angry I have betrayed Patience? Their questions and remarks flew through my head.

Seated her on Echo's left, where she would normally sit, with Wolfie and his mate Zocanna next to her. I was to Echo's right with Boa next to me. Hopefully with Echo's friendliness, Wolfie's charm. Zocanna's mother –hen attitude, Boa's protectiveness and my... Well everything, she'd be safe to all that harm her and that she'd want to stay here. Forever.