Johan's Pov
Where can I begin?
It's been six years since their passing. The first year was the hardest. Personally, I think it changed most of Leon's life. He was bothered that his mother couldn't watch him cross that stage at graduation. I was their for him with Ruby and Sirius. Also, she couldn't see him off to some university in America. He's been gone for a while, but he's coming back next month to live here again and work at a science plant on the outskirts of town. Geek right?
Anyway Ruby, who I now six and a half, doesn't question where her "Papa" is anymore. She would cry all the time for the first month. After, she just looked pathetic. I took her to counseling and that helped some. Ruby's been fine ever since. I haven't taken her to his grave yet. I'm waiting until she's ready.
I graduated at the top of my class and work as a pediatricion at Sullivan Hospital. I dread the late nights there, though. Not only am I reminded of Icee when I walk down those halls, but the memorial there in her honor kills me everytime.
Speaking of her, her house is a historical sight. Historical sight? How is she "historical"? Good question. Never will learn the correct answer. I mean, how can you be a historical person at the age of 25? That makes no sense to me. Whatever.
Shit.
I missed my damn house because I was caught up talking to you. I make a U-turn and head back in the right direction. Sometimes, I have these days where I feel like sleeping forever and not waking up. I even considered suicide some of those particular days.
What the fuck is wrong with you, Johan?
Yeah, I know. Calm down though, I'm still here. I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. One night, I almost did kill myself. Ruby happened to walk in and we had a talk.
Our conversation went along the lines of this:
Ruby: Are you trying to kill yourself?
Me: (Knife to my throat and crying) Yeah.
Ruby: Daddy, you're the stupidest person I know. Only cowards kill themselves when they can't think of a better way out. Not only will you leave me here by myself, but Papa would be very upset with the stupid decision you made.
Me: ...
Ruby: You only get one chance at life here on this world. Don't take this gift given to you for granted, dad.
Then she left the room. I was in shock to see how calm she was in that particular situation. I will never forget that day. I regret every second of that when I reflect on it. How could I have been so stupid?
I pulled into my paved driveway and park. I hopped out and walked up the porch steps. I unlocked the door and stepped inside my warm home. I hate it when Sirius doesn't leave a damn light on in my house. Oh yeah. That's my pet peeve.
Oh, how could I forget about Sirius? Well for starters, he is engaged and is getting married to some woman who works as a model. I think her name was Aliza Harrison. I don't understand why he can get her but not Icee. Desparate I guess, but the nasty thing is she has twins that are his. Disgusting much? For the time being, the two are living here before they move to Los Angeles in America. Lucky bastards.
I personally don't give two shits about my brother though and his soon-to-be-wife. I'm trying to focus on me and my kid right now. Selfish right? I don't care though. I only know how to look out for myself and Ruby. No one else falls into that category.
I walked upstairs and pass by Ruby's room. I peak in to see if she's in here. Nope. Must be with Aliza, I guessed and I headed down the hallway to my bedroom.
I open my door slowly and slipped through. The navy blue walls of the room put me at ease. I crossed the plush white carpet to my King-sized bed. I flopped onto it and pulled the big black comforter over my head. I sighed heavily and let sleep take over me.
xXx
I was at the graveyard about three miles away from me. I stared at each one of their graves individually. Icee's first, followed by Percy's and Drew's. Then I stared at Judai's, the one I hated to look at. I dragged my hand over the marble stone. I smiled a little, thinking of the great things we had been through together. I removed my hand and stared the the inscribed words on the memorial. I tilted my head in confusion at the words.
'The love of my life, do not mourn over me. Continue living your life the way it was before we met once more. I promise I'll return soon so we can be together once again. Wait for me.'
I reread the message five times before I stared at the sky. Then it poured down rain like there was no tomorrow. I turned back to his grave one more time and noticed it had a faint red glow. I blinked and it was gone. I shook my head and walked away from the grave.
I woke with a jolt. I had sweat rolling down my forehead. I heard a loud boom outside. Thunder. So it was raining. I turned to look at the alarm clock on the end-table. It read 2:53 A.M. I climbed out of bed, put on some black sweat pants and white t-shirt to get comfartable, and grab my car keys. I ventured out of my room and down the hall for the second time that night. I poked my head in Ruby's room. She was under her Winnie the Pooh blanket. I smiled and shut her door quietly.
I headed down the stairs, put on some Nikes, and walked out the front door, shutting it softly behind me. I hurried to my black car and almost jumped inside. Rain water is freezing and I was shivering to keep myself warm. I turned up the heater and sat there for a minute, thinking of what I was going to do. I sighed, left the house, and headed for the cemetery that I had dreamed about.
When I arrived, the rain happened to stop. Fantastic. I got out of my car and slowly walked my way up the small hill that was there. I stopped when I saw one of the four graves missing. I was upset. Who is stupid enough to do something like this? I couldn't pick out anyone so I went and sat on the edge of the cliff that overlooked an ocean. I knew that is was Judai's grave that was missing. I buried my face in my arms and listened to the ocean below me.
"Why so down?" someone asked me in a cocky tone. I didn't dare move from my position. The person touched my back. It was soothing to me. "Wanna talk about it?" I opened my mouth to speak but it clamped tight so I could not. I shook my head, still in the same position. "That's alright, you can just listen when I talk." Who does this guy think he is?
The man cleared his throat. "First things first, I tried talking with my six year old daughter the pther day. It's been six years since I've seen her. Pretty little thing she turned out to be. I didn't know the woman she had been with. Kinda reminded me of my aunt in a way. Very protective of her."
Tears brimmed the edges of my eyes, but they didn't fall. "Really? That's interesting," I started, "what does she look like?"
The man sighed. "Curly brown hair and piercing emerald eyes. She's a cutie, but she looks like she could hold her own if ever provoked into a fight."
"Ha, sounds like my daughter. Ruby's a good girl, though. Never harms anyone." He couldn't be... I stared up at the mysterious person and got a pleased smile in return. My eyes widened in surprise. "You're back?" I whispered, not really believing any of this. Maybe it's a dream. Hell I don't know.
The person knelt beside me and kissed my lips gently. I got the same sensation I always got when Judai kissed me. This was real. He was back. I smiled and let the tears fall freely down my cheeks. I wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him tightly, not wanting to let go in fear of losing him once more. He pulled away and I was met by sweet lips one more time. He bit my bottom lip and I let him in. Judai rubbed his tongue against mine a few times before I did the same to him.
Eventually, the need of air became too great. I broke the kiss abruptly and stared at him, taking in all his features. Nothing had changed since the last time I seen him. The only thing that did was the dragon tattoo on the side of his neck. He placed a warm hand on my cheek and rubbed the tears away. He pulled me up with him. "Tempus gave me a second chance at life." He kissed me again before the two of us walked away from the cliff, hand in hand.
The different paths that each of us took were difficult ones. It cost four people their lives. But I'm pretty sure if we had to do it all again, we wouldn't hesitate to take that same route one more time for the better of everyone else.
"I'm back," he whispered to me.
I smiled and snuggled into his warmth. "You're home."
We only part to meet again- John Gay.
I had to have a happy ending :)
Thnx for reading this and reviewing even tho you probably had better things to do
