Lie to Me
Summary: Wesley as he lay dying in Vail's home. His thoughts in the moments of his death, with Illyria lying to him and posing as Fred.
Pairing: Wesley/Illyria/FredAuthor's Note: Please review!
Vail plunged the blade deep into Wesley's side. He twisted it and turned it, causing Wesley tremendous pain. As he groaned and trembled in pain, Wesley used the last of his strength to conjure a fireball which he used to blow Vail away. The blade went with him, releasing Wesley from the grip Vail had on him in mid-air. He landed on his feet, hunching over, stumbling and trying not to collapse to the ground. But just as he fell, Illyria showed up.
She caught him as he fell to the ground. 'Wesley' she uttered. She sunk to the ground with him, supporting his head and shoulders on her lap. 'This wound is mortal.'
Wesley tried to cover his wound with his left hand, but couldn't stop the blood flow. 'Aren't we all.' He whispered. He looked up at Illyria who looked down at him hopefully. 'It was good that you came.'
'I killed all mine.' Illyria told him. 'And I was…' she paused and looked away, thinking.
'Concerned?' Wesley offered.
Illyria looked back down to him. 'I think so.' She looked at his wound. 'But I can't help.' An expression of defeat plagued across Wesley's face. 'You'll be dead within moments.'
Wesley stared blankly at the ceiling. 'I know.' He whispered, realising that he knew he was going to die, and that he wasn't fearing the moment.
'Would you like me to lie to you now?' Illyria asked.
'Yes. Thankyou, yes.' Wesley closed his eyes. When he opened them, Illyria was gone, and Fred was back. His dear Fred, the woman he had loved in secret for so long. She was finally back, and he was in her arms, tenderly caring for him. 'Hello there.' Wesley whispered.
'Wesley.' Fred whispered back. She smiled; a smile he had missed seeing for so long. 'My Wesley.'
'Fred. I missed you.' Wesley said softly, slowly. Fred leant down and kissed him.
'It's gonna be okay.' She assured him. The pain became unbearable, but having Fred by his side seemed to make things just that little bit better. 'It won't hurt much longer. And then you'll be where I am.' She began to cry, just sobbing softly as she looked into his eyes. 'We'll be together.'
'I… I love you.' Wesley forced the words to come out, fighting to stay alive just that little bit longer.
Tears streamed down Fred's face. 'I love you.' She whispered back to him. 'My love. Oh, my love.' She watched as he faded away, his eyes remaining open, ever watchful. Fixed on his one true love. Fred lowered his head to the tile floor, leaving her one true love in peace. He was joining her in Heaven, the one place they could truly be together. Forever.