Until Dawn: A New Path

Final chapter of my Until Dawn story, a short epilogue just to finish things off, enjoy.

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Disclaimer: I don't own Until Dawn or its characters.


Epilogue

Mike bit his lip as he made his way through the hospital corridors. After their rescue and subsequent interviews with police and the resulting investigation revealing the truth of what they had told them, the group had been checked into a hospital to receive treatment for their injuries.

'We've all been pretty much cleared now.' he mused.

As such, he decided that, before they left the hospital, he needed to see Jess. He was now approaching her room and, after knocking, entered to find that Jess, like everybody else, was ready to leave, fully dressed and simply waiting.

"Mike, hey." she greeted him softly.

Mike smiled, but then bit his lip as he observed her. He noted the bandages and dressings, especially on her face.

Seeing this, Jess sighed. "I've been told that they can come off tomorrow, once I'm home. They said that you did a great job with the first aid, but...there's still gonna be scars."

Mike smiled again and pulled Jess into a tight hug. "Hey, don't worry about that."

"Mike, I..."

"Jess, do you honestly think that'll change the way that I feel about you?" he asked. "I still love you and nothing will ever change that. Remember, these scars will just be proof of the bravery that you showed, your refusal to just let the Wendigo kill you."

Returning the hug, Jess let out a slow breath, relieved at Mike's words.

"You...you're right, Mike." she whispered. "I still can't believe it, though. Emily and Josh...are both gone. I...I never thought... Em and I were at each other's throats, yes, but I would never have wanted her dead."

Mike grimaced and nodded. "I know, Jess. I know."

Still, Mike couldn't help but think of Emily's death as a blessing in disguise. The events on the mountain had given him a whole new appreciation of his relationship with Jess and made him realize just how much he truly loved her and how lucky he was to have someone who was so devoted and incredible. So, with Emily gone, he no longer had to worry about being unfaithful to Jess ever again and she would never find out.

With these thoughts in his mind, Mike whispered, "I love you, Jess. More than anything in the world."

They held each other close and stayed that way for some time, feeding each other their shared strength, trying to prepare themselves for the future, as they knew it wouldn't be easy. But so long as they had each other, they felt certain that they could face it. And whatever the future held for them, they knew that nothing would ever come between them.


End of chapter and of story, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.