Author: Sparkling-Diva
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance/Drama/Minor humor
Pairing: Gabriel and Anna
Feedback: Please and thank you! What if Anna hadn't really died? Would the family live on for generations and generations more to come?
Warning: Major Spoilers! So beware…
Disclaimers: All characters belong to Stephen Sommers and Universal, etc. etc. etc.
Author's Note: Sorry it took so long but I'm here! More updating soon! I might be going to Toronto soon but I'll let you know when that happens. Until then, please read and review!
While Gabriel was speaking to Cardinal Jinette, the leader of the Vatican, Carl had been amusing Anna with all his little gismos, gadgets, and weapons at the lab.
Anna never had seen so many weapons in her life. How Carl came up with all these little inventions, she was clueless.
They made their way up to a little mini-apartment-like area where Carl explained was where he and Gabriel stayed at.
"If you are unaware, there are only 2 bedrooms but I'm sure that Gabe won't mind you staying in his," he replied giving her a wink.
Before she could say anything he took her hand and pulled her past the luggage to what seemed like the living area which was almost mistaken for a library since it had so many books.
"Here. I want to show you something. Sit down," he told her as she did so on a small couch.
She watched as Carl scurried around looking for something among one of the shelves.
He certainly is a strange little fellow, she though to herself.
He soon came back with a huge photo album and placed it on top of his legs once he took a seat next to Anna,
"I thought since Gabriel isn't around to prevent this sort of thing from happening, I would share with you this," he opened the book to reveal a black and white photo of a boy with crossed-eyes and was sticking out his tongue in front of an old school. He must've been 8- years-old and had freckles.
"Um…Carl," Anna asked curiously, "Who's that funny looking boy?"
Carl looked down and stared in horror and disgust, "Whoops! Wrong picture…that's me."
"Oh, sorry."
"Oh, don't worry. I get it all the time."
After flipping around a few pages of him making funny faces, he finally found what he was looking for, "Aha! Here it is!"
Anna looked down to see a picture of a boy standing on a wagon looking seriously into the distance. He must've been 17 or so and was quite a gentleman. For some reason, Anna's heart began to flutter.
"Who is that?" she asked.
"No one other than your very own hero himself," Carl said smiling happily.
"Gabriel!" Anna asked in shock.
"Yes and I've got more" Carl said as they continued to look through photographs. At least, she now knew how the kids would look like. Wait a moment, KIDS! Anna thought in horror, I must be thinking to ahead of myself.
Anna couldn't believe how handsome he looked. If she knew him when she was younger, he would've been her school girl crush.
"And lastly, here he is with Cardinal Jinette," Carl said before shutting the book, "Any questions?"
"Carl," Anna asked him, "You and Gabriel have been friends for years now. What can you tell me about his past? You know, the man before the one I once knew?"
"Tis a sad story really. Not much is known. The Cardinal found him in an alley nearby from here. He looked worn out and tired. He decided to give him some shelter. He was very surprised when he noticed that Gabe had a badge with the marking of the Holy Order. When he asked where he got it from, he didn't know."
"What happened after?"
"The Vatican realized the strength he had and long story short, they sent him on missions for one of their top secret groups to kill all evil things. It's his job. His life. His curse. He must vanquish evil."
"But how do you know he was the true chosen one?" Anna asked.
"Only the Vatican knows that. Gabriel doesn't even know for sure but I tell you something I believe. It has something to deal with Dracula himself," Carl replied.
"Carl," Anna asked, "Can I ask you something?"
"Ask away."
"Did Gabriel ever…" Anna couldn't think of a way to put it.
"Love another women?" he finished.
She nodded.
"No. I've never seen him so happy since he's been with you. You've changed his life."
Anna smiled to that and Carl was going to mention something else when Gabriel walked in.
"It's true," he said walking in. He had heard part of their conversation.
Anna jumped up and ran to great him with a hug and a kiss like they hadn't seen each other in years, "How did it go?" she asked.
"Good. Very good."
"Carl was showing me some of the pictures from your youth," she said winking to him.
"Carl, I told you not to!"
Laughing, Carl announced, "I'm leaving. I'll be in my room if anyone needs me," he yelled walking towards that direction.
"I actually thought that you were actually quite attractive."
"Really?"
"Really. I wonder what would've happened if I knew you back then?"
"You think it would've ended up the same?"
"I
sure hope so. Destiny is destiny after all."
"I suppose," he
replied. Then he remembered how he needed to talk with Anna.
"Um…"
"Is there something wrong?"
"We need to talk."
"Uh-oh. Good or bad?"
"It's a bit of both really…at least it may be to you."
They then sat down on the couch and faced each other.
"I talked to the Cardinal, you know."
"What did he say?" she asked.
"Well, I first told him about the mission and all was good. Then I told him about us and… he went beserk."
"Oh god. I should've known this would happen. It's all my fault."
"Hey listen it isn't and don't worry. He then calmed down after a while."
"Oh."
"We leave tomorrow back to Transylvania."
"We? You mean me, you…" Anna started.
"Carl?" Gabriel added with a laugh.
"I don't understand."
"I'll be staying in Transylvania for a long time."
"Huh?"
"It's somehow a portal of evil. They need someone to take care of it and apparently I am the man for the job."
"But what about other places?"
"They'll send for me every now and then."
"But you'll be risking you career!"
"No I won't. I'll be with you."
"Gabriel-"
"Shhh. Before you say anything come with me," he said covering his hand over her eyes.
"What are you doing?"
"You'll see."
He walked her to a cabinet of drawers and took out something before proceeding.
"Watch your step," he warned as he opened the door leading to the balcony.
He went to the edge before saying, "You can look now," and removed his hand from her eyes.
Anna gasped as there in front of her in the slight distance was the sea.
"I know we can't get any closer to there since it's broad daylight and who knows what they'll do if they find me but I hope this will do."
"Oh, Gabriel, it's wonderful," Anna said as tears rolled down her eyes, "Thank you," she said taking him into an embrace.
"I also have something else to give to you."
"Which is? I think this is more than enough," she said smiling.
Gabriel took out a little box and gave it to her.
"Gabriel, I-"
"Open it."
She did and practically fainted when she saw what it was. It was a ring.
"Gabriel-," she felt the tears begin to sting.
"I bought this a long time ago hoping that one day I might find the women I would want to spend the rest of my life with. I think that I've found her," he then fell to floor and stood on one knee as he took her hand. He himself was in tears as he looked up at her and asked, "Will you marry me?"
Anna couldn't do anything but nod her head.
"You will?" he chocked in disbelief.
She nodded again and he stood up and wiped her tears away. He then placed the ring on her left hand.
He looked into her eyes and said, "I love you," while she returned with a response of, "I love you too."
Then they fell into a deep and passionate kiss as the sea's waves broke on the shore and the church's bells began to ring.