Confusion

Taking Over Me

That being done, Victoria gone, and Victor sill alive, they were still unable to be married. They couldn't be. By now, Victor's courage seemed to have faded and the dagger was too much to handle. Although…

Emily was sure she knew what had given him the courage. Standing from the seat she had taken on the gravestone, she walked up to him, slowly at first staring straight into his eyes while he stared at the ground.

Looking up, he noticed her coming towards him. "Emily, what are you..." Victor couldn't finish as she forced their lips together quickly. After a moment of shock, Victor gave in. Yes, this renewed his courage for a moment, and he knew he truly wanted to be with her, but something inside him didn't want to die yet, let alone by his own hand and the dagger that she had most likely been killed with. Though dying in your prime so that form would be most preserved didn't sound so bad…

"Emily, I'm terribly sorry…but I can't seem to find a way to go through with this…surely there must be something we can do…" Victor tried to explain, apologizing at the same time.

"No, Victor…I'm sorry…" Emily replied looking down. "But what is it? Just a moment ago you were ready…why…?"

"I…I can't explain. It's just…isn't that the same…?" he tried to answer, finding himself unable to finish.

"Yes…I believe it is…"

"You know I love you though…"

"Yes, Victor. I do… If you change your mind…"

"I know."

"One more kiss goodbye?" Emily asked meekly.

Victor nodded, still staring at the ground. Slowly, they moved together and their lips touched. This time, it didn't feel as good. Emily had imagined that nothing could, but still… It was sorrowful.

They pulled apart, somewhat hesitantly.

They bid their goodbyes mournfully.

"I'll miss you, Victor," Emily whispered at a distance. But he could find no words to reply. All he could do in his guilt was continue to stare at the ground in shame in spite of himself.

It began to rain again, as if the clouds were letting out the tears they'd been holding back. The darkness had since lifted slightly, the clouds a deep gray. It truly showed the downhearted mood they sensed deep within themselves; the emotion they'd been trying to hold back. But now they couldn't…

Emily stepped away, muttering the word, "hopscotch" and suddenly began to be torn away, as if she'd been turned to smoke, being blown away by the wind. She knew she didn't want to leave. She was sure Victor wouldn't change his mind; she reached out to him as if she were being drawn away by force, wishing so badly she were still alive; wishing they didn't have to face this controversy. If only they could be married or at least together as things were now.

"EMILY, NO!" Victor screamed, forgetting the town crier. He'd changed his mind now…but he'd lost the dagger. He never thought it would happen, but mad furry overtook him and he was soon running, sprinting, as fast as could toward the town. Anywhere he could go, yet not knowing why. The rain was still pouring down, and Victor was looking for shelter...somewhere he could cry and not care if he were alone or not, but still somewhere no one would see.

He was nearing the bridge when he decided that the woods were his better chance at being alone. Trying to turn around on the bridge, he slipped (for the rain had made it that way; nothing was more slippery when wet). Falling over the edge into the water, Victor was submerged in icy cold floods…and everything went black…

Sorry 'bout the length, but I wanted to leave you on a cliffie, though you will be caught as soon as I discover I have my 3 reviews. 2 more music references in there! Can you tell music is my passion? Chapter title is a song by whom? The title is the title of the song, so you don't have to guess that, just the artist. The other is an album name somewhere in the last paragraph. Whose album? Sorry, but you gotta find it on your own. If you get it right you get a special prize!

And, my apologies. I lost the opening document. It wasn't a major chapter though, so it should be just fine without it. I'm sure you could tell it was all messed up...