Forever- Part 5- Confessions

Rating: PG-13

Genre: Romance/Drama/Minor humor

Pairing: Gabrielle and Anna

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Summary: What if Anna hadn't really died? Would the family live on for generations and generations more to come?

Warning: Major Spoilers!!! So for those of you haven't seen it… beware!!

Disclaimers: Don't own the characters. WAAHH!!!

Author's Note: I would just like to give a shout out to all my reviewers. I can't believe the huge response I got. It was great. I'm sorry to keep you waiting but I dedicate this all to you!! What a way to start of the summer with this story, huh? Oh, by the way, I'm sorry but I forgot who it was that gave me the idea of a drunk Carl but I owe them credit and a thank you. Well, read on!

"Excuse me," Anna said making her was through the crowd.

"Hey, Anna! Nice party you have here! Yeah!" Carl said as he took more sips of an alcoholic beverage as a few girls flocked around him.

Anna's only response was a smile as she rolled her eyes. She looked around and spotted Gabriel talking to an elderly woman who was bidding him some more thanks.

She soon walked away leaving Anna some time to talk.

He turned around and saw her.

"Hello, Anna."

"Gabriel. I need to talk to you…in my private," she said seriously.

"Sure. Lead the way," Gabriel said.

Anna nodded and turned around blushing.

Gosh. This is harder than I thought it would be, she said to herself as she led him to a balcony with a bench area.

"So what do you care to talk to me about?" he asked in wonder.

"First of all, I never really got the proper chance and opportunity to say thank you. Thank you for helping my family and defeating Dracula. As much as I hate to admit it, tis true that I could have never defeated him all by myself."

"It was nothing."

"It truly was," she said stepping towards him, "If it wasn't for you who knows what could've happened."

"Your welcome."

She looked down nervously trying to think of a way to put in words whatever else she needed the say.

"So," she said, "You're leaving?"

"Yes, tomorrow morning."

There was silence until she finally spoke, "Please don't go."

"But, I-"

"The villagers are so grateful and they need you," she said staring up into his eyes, "I need you.'

"Anna…"

"Let me say something alright? I've known you for the shortest time but I feel like I've known you my whole life,' she said looking away and walking to the edge of the balcony. She felt him follow her.

"I know I might sound crazy," she said looking at the night sky, "but I think despite the kind of person I am, I can't deny this feeling in me."

"What?" Van Helsing said taking her hand. They stared as she tried with all of her forces to get the words out of her.

"I believe that I am in love with you.'

She looked away, forcing back her tears, and stared out into the distance again.

"It's alright if you don't feel anything. I understand. Your job is of grand importance and-," she felt him turn her around so they were facing each other.

"Anna, Love is more important than anything," she smiled and then was surprised as she felt him lean forward and kissed her.

She felt that she was weak and that she could stay that way forever. It became more passionate until they finally broke free to gasp for air.

"Is this a good thing?" she asked.

"I think it is."

"Wait. Must you go?" Anna asked before he tried to kiss her again.

"At least to let the people I work for know that I've defeated Dracula."

"Who?"

He hesitated for a moment before answering, "The Vatican."

"You work for the Vatican church?" she asked surprised.

"Yes, but let's keep that our little secret," he whispered.

She smiled and then an idea came to her.

"Can I go with you?" she asked.

"But what about-"

"Please don't start with that. Dracula has been defeated and it took a long life's work to accomplish that. I need a break. I want to escape this place and remember what I told you? I always wanted to see the sea."

"You are willing to leave this place?"

"Just for a while. Until we decide to come back…that is," she said.

"You are sure?"

"Positive."

"Alright. Go pack your bags. We will leave come morning," he said smiling.

"Thank you," she said giving him a kiss before turning around to leave.

"Anna?"

"Yes?" she said looking back at him.

"I love you too," he said.

They smiled and she headed for her room to pack for they had a long journey ahead.

A very long journey indeed.