A/N: The following story is going to hurt me more than it is going to hurt you guys. Mainly, it's because I am writing it. Anyway, I wanted to thank you all for he comments and the support you have given me! You are all amazing! This will be the ninth chapter of Heaven and I hope you all enjoy it. Leave comment and kudos if you want. I do love the feedback.
Heaven
Chapter Nine: Immortal
If you want me to break down and give you the keys.
I can do that but I can't let you leave.
- "Please Don't Go" by Barcelona -
It had been over a year since they had gotten back together. And for Gia it had been the happiest months of her life. She had moved into his house four months ago, after her apartment lease was up. A few of their friends thought they were rushing into things. But their protests were ignored as Gia packed up her apartment and moved into Leo's house.
One Sunday afternoon they were relaxing on the couch. She was watching TV and he was reading a book. She rested her head in his lap and he smiled down at her. "I love you." She whispered as she smiled back at him.
"I love you too." He replied. He put down his book on the end table and grabbed her hand, lacing their fingers together. They remained silent, just watching TV and enjoying one another's company until the door bell rang.
"I'll get it," She said as she sprang up from the couch and ran to the door. She opened the door and was greeted with a very somber looking Carter Grayson. "Carter, what are you doing here?" She asked him, stepping out of he way to let him in.
"I need to talk to Leo, it's urgent." The Red Lightspeed Rescue ranger told her.
"Well, he's in the living room." She says as she follows Carter into the living room. Leo is already on his feet and greets Carter with a hug. Carter returned the hug, but still looked grim.
"So why did you stop by?" Gia asked Carter. He attempted to give her a smile, but he failed. She knew something was going on and she wanted to know what that was.
"There is a threat to the Earth and Tommy is assembling all the Red Rangers again." Carter told them both. Gia looked at him and it took her a few seconds to remember the Red Rangers had teamed up before. It was during the time the Wild Force Rangers had been protecting the Earth.
"I'll go get changed and grab my Quasar Saber. "Leo said as he turned around and walked to their room. Gia shook her head in shock and then proceeded to follow him down the hall, leaving Carer standing alone in the living room.
"Are you seriously going to go, Leo?" Gia said as she she entered their bedroom and shut the door behind her. Carter really didn't need to hear what they were talking about.
"Of course I am going Gia," Leo replied as he walked into the closet. There was a safe in the close that held his Quasar Saber. He unlocked the safe and pulled it out. He walked back out and saw Gia standing there with her arms crossed. She wasn't happy about this, but there was nothing he could do about it. "It's my duty as a Power Ranger. I have to go."
"You don't have to go Leo!" She shouted, frustrated with this whole situation. "You're not immortal!" She was pretty sure Carter could hear her, but she didn't care. She didn't want her boyfriend to go fight another battle. Yes, it sounded selfish. But she didn't want anything to happen to him.
He walked over to her and placed his hands on her shoulders. He thought for a second he might push him away, but she didn't even make an attempt. She just looked down at her feet. Leo moved one hand off her shoulder and gently grabbed her chin in his hand. He tilted her head up gently so he could see her face.
Unshed tears filled her blue eyes and the sight broke Leo's heart. He sighed and began to speak. "I know I am no immortal, but I have to do this, Gia. I have to do this so you and I can have a future." She nodded her head like she understood.
He pulled her closer and gently kissed her forehead. "I love you more than you'll ever know." He whispered against her skin.
She grabbed him by his shoulders and pulled him down for a kiss. The kiss was a gentle yet passionate one. Gia pulled away first and smiled up at him. "I love you too Leo and you better come back to me." She had giving up fighting for him to stay. He was right. He had to go, so they could have a future together. Gia just hoped this would be the last time he would be going on a mission like this.
"I think we have kept Carter waiting long enough." He said as he began to walk towards the door. He opened it and walked back out into the living room.
"Yeah, I think we have." Gia replied as she followed Leo back out into the living room.
She walked right up to Carter and walked up to him. "You make sure he comes home to me Carter and you make sure you come home too."
The Red Lightspeed Rescue ranger gave her a gentle smile. "I will make sure both of us make it home safely."
"Thank you." She replied, smiling back at him.
Gia opened the door as both men were about to leave. "I love you." Leo told her one last time before he walked out the door and towards whatever danger awaited him and the other red rangers. But she couldn't think like that. She had to think positively. "I love you too." She told him one last time before he and Carter walked out the door.
