A/N: Can't wait to update more! Nathalie and John will meet soon. Very soon! So keep looking out for new chapters. Thank you for reading and enjoy :)

After a long day of discussions with her father Nathalie was exhausted emotionally and wanted nothing but to be alone so she left the house. Without any thinking she just walked forward towards the forest. She remembered the place really well since she spent her childhood roaming it. Only thing that she couldn't understand was that Makarov never deserted that safe house since he would never stay in same one for too long. It was a rule that if you don't want to get caught don't stay in one place too long. Once she reached the forest it was already getting darker but it didn't frighten her. That was something she enjoyed, being lost in the dark with no one else around.

Walking through the forest she thought of the direction her life was going to. She was leaving her father in a week which meant it was a new beginning for her. And she knew she had to begin it with a right decision. Nathalie took her phone and dialled the last number in her call log. It took some time for the person to answer.

"Hello." She heard familiar voice.

"Hey. I've found a few missed calls and figured out it was you, John." Nathalie said as her heart was trying to break through her ribs.

"Indeed. I called you a few times, wanted to know how's everything going..." He sounded a little distant and not really passionate about it.

"Well, it's going... I was busy sorting my life out. I've read the letter as you told me and now a lot of things changed. I have met my father but I still haven't forgiven him and probably never will but I guess we had some things to sort out. I will be moving out of my flat. I also think of changing my job. Oh, there's so much I could tell you but that wouldn't make much difference, would it?" Nathalie said walking down the narrow path between the trees. "How about you? How's life in Hereford? What's new?"

"It's fine. I kind of got used to being back here. It's just like before just with much more training included." John answered and his heart trembled when he realized that he was actually talking to her, Nathalie. "And I also got promoted to Lieutenant."

"Wow, that's great news!" She exclaimed. "Not so basic anymore."

John laughed and it made Nathalie's heart melt. She felt really happy to hear his voice once again and so was John happy to hear her voice. Both of them were missing each other's presence in their lives and that call was like a dream come true. Nathalie was feeling as if she was floating in the air and John could finally relax knowing that she still wanted him in her life and that he didn't have to push the thoughts of her away.

"So how's your father?" Asked John settling down on his bed to rest.

"He's fine, healthy, can't really hope that he will die soon." She answered moving through dusky and shadowy forest.

"That is very mean." Said John. "Is he really that bad?"

"Horrible. He might be a better person now but overall he is a monster. I'm not sure if I ever forgive him."

"You've read his letter and met him so that's a step forward."

"Yeah, that's mostly because you put the letter in front of me and poked me with a stick." Nathalie said and looked around. She went quite far so she decided to stop or else a very long walk home would have awaited her.

"I didn't poke you with a stick. But that's your decision, if you don't want him to be in your life, he can't force himself in."

"Oh believe me he could. And he would dare to." She sighed and looked at the direction of the house. "Can we just stop talking about him? I really don't feel like continuing this chat about him. There are way more pleasant topics we can talk about, right?"

"Obviously. Did you watch Glasgow FC match last week?" Asked John clearly happier than before. It reminded Nathalie of how they watched football together.

"I did. It was an amazing match. Though when they were losing by two goals I didn't think they could recover and win."

"Don't underestimate my team, Miss Silver. Last year they won the European tournament." Said John and made a little pause. "We should go watch them live one day."

"Gladly." Smiled Nathalie and sighed knowing he can't see her smile. "It was very nice to hear your voice once again but I think I'll go now."

"I missed your voice too. And now at least I don't think you are ignoring me."

"I would not ignore you. As soon as I have time I'll call you again, alrighty?" Said Nathalie and started walking back to the house.

"Sure. I'll be waiting. Bye."

"See you soon." Said Nathalie and John didn't have a clue about her plans and that he will see her sooner than he thinks.

Yet another week passed and Nathalie was getting ready to go back home. She packed her things, double checked if she got everything and weren't leaving anything behind, and took her bags downstairs to ground floor. Her father was already waiting for her there with a bunch of things to give. Nathalie set her bags by the door and walked up to her father who was sitting in the living room. She sat down in front of him so they were sitting just like the first day she arrived.

"Time flies..." Makarov began. "I didn't even notice how fast whole month passed. I wish I had another one but we made a deal and you completed your part. Now about my part of deal." He said and spread the items he had for Nathalie on the table. There was a credit card, a folder with files, a small book, and a Magnum revolver. "As I promised you get all the money you need for living. There's enough money in this bank account to buy yourself a fortune. Then there is this folder with documents about you. If you bring them to British embassy they will make you a new passport or ID card whichever you prefer. Of course there will be price for it but you won't have any trouble with it."

Then Makarov stopped. He kept looking at Nathalie and at the things on the table back and forth. Nathalie waited for him to continue eagerly. Her heart was fluttering like a young bird eager to fly for the first time. She actually was a young bird finally leaving parent's nest and she couldn't wait for the freedom.

"This is your mother's diary." He said and gently picked up a book with a black cover. "I have never dared to read it even after her death but I guess she wouldn't have minded if I gave it to you. And the very last thing that your mother had from military service is her pistol which I also give to you. It might be a little old and rusty but with some care you can bring it back to life."

Nathalie carefully took the diary from her father and nodded. "I will take care of her things well, don't worry."

"I do not worry. They are in your possession now and it is up to you how to use them." He said, piled the things up and pushed them across the table so she could pack them. Nathalie flipped through a few pages of the diary not really reading closely just to notice how beautiful her mother's handwriting was. Then she put the diary in her handbag along with the other things that her father gave her.

"I guess it's time for a goodbye." Said Makarov and when Nathalie nodded they stood up and walked towards the hallway where Yuri was waiting for them. He greeted Nathalie and picked up her bags.

"I hope you will be happy making this decision. I am proud of you, Nathalie Silver." Said Makarov.

"I hope so too. Thank you, father." Said Nathalie and walked outside without any closer contact with him. It was the end and Nathalie hoped that it was the last time their paths crossed. Once she was outside Yuri walked up to her and asked "Ready to take your life to a new direction?"

She smiled and answered "I've never been this ready ever in my life. Let's do this."

Yuri laughed and they walked to the heli that had to take her to a nearest city where a car that she could drive to any place she wanted was waiting. Nathalie turned towards him and pulled into a warm embrace. "If you ever feel like running away from this hell of a life like I do call me. I'll help you out in any way possible."

"I'll keep that in mind." Said Yuri and watched as she entered the helicopter. She once again smiled and waved before the heli took off.