Part 30
Hearts Reunited
Albert catches Lore as she falls.
Albert- Lore, be strong!
Lore- (voice is weak) I wanted to have someone to love, but I guess I'm all alone.
Albert- Lore, you're not alone. You have me. You'll always have me.
Lore- Oh, Albert! I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! I hurt you! I've hurt everyone. I don't deserve your love.
Albert- It's not your fault. I forgive you.
Lore- You do? Oh Albert! (tears are coming from her eyes)
Albert- Yes I do. Lore, I don't know when it happened, but somewhere along the way, I fell in love with you. I know I would do anything for you! I'd die for you, Lore!
Lore- (holds Albert tightly) Albert, I was all alone, buried in the darkness. But though I was lost, I had hope. I knew you would come. I could hear you call my name, getting closer to me.
Albert- (holds Lore close) I searched everywhere for you.
Lore- I didn't give up hope. But I did so many horrible things! I could see everything but couldn't stop myself! I know I hurt people! What have I done! (cries uncontrollably)
Albert- (wipes the tears from Lore's eyes) Lore, please! Don't cry! I hate to see you sad.
Lore- I caused you pain. You can't forgive me!
Albert- You were forced to do all those things. And those that made you suffer shall pay.
Lore- Albert¼ (shaking)
Albert- You're cold. (holds Lore even closer)
Lore- (blushes and smiles) You're warm.
Albert- (smiles) So are you. Warm and loving.
Lore- What is this feeling inside me when I'm with you?
Albert- The beginning of something special between us. I can show you, but only if you trust me.
Lore- Albert¼ (looks lovingly into Albert's eyes)
Albert- Lore¼ (caresses Lore's cheek)
Lore- Mmmm¼ this feeling¼
Albert- Do you trust me?
Lore- Yes, I trust you.
Albert- Close your eyes.
Lore closes her eyes. Then Albert kisses her. The kiss grows more passionate as Lore wraps her arms around Albert's neck.
Lore- (pulls out of the kiss) So, I really do have someone that loves me.
Albert- I do love you, Lore.
Lore- I want to stay with you just like this. (smiles at him)
Albert- You've just made me so happy.
Lore- Albert, from the first day we met, I sensed you were different. You were always there for me when I needed you.
Albert- I felt the same with you. I'll never leave you Lore.
Lore- I'd love to stay with you like this. But the battle is not over yet. My powers haven't been working probably. This has never happened before.
Albert- We'll find out what's happening.
Lore- It must be Luc. He's doing something. It feels so strange.
Albert- It must be the ritual with the Elemental True Runes. But no matter what, I'll never leave your side.
Lore- Albert, you must not face Luc! He is very powerful! You're no match for him and I don't want to lose you!
Albert- I have to face him. And don't worry, I won't be alone. The others will be fighting with me.
Lore- (grips Albert tightly) You'll be killed!
Albert- (caresses Lore's cheek) I'll be fine. You are my greatest strength because of the love you have given me. I will come back to you. I promise.
Lore- I believe in you, Albert.
Suddenly, Lore is in great pain.
Lore- Ah! Albert! It feels like I'm being drained! Someone is calling me!
Albert- Lore! Don't leave me! We have to stay together!
Lore- I'm sorry Albert, but I have to go! (teleports away)
Albert- LORE!
